My 2 year old son has become quite the picky eater lately, but thankfully, still rather enjoys meatballs. I often thought about ways to form the components of a complete meal into a little ball of goodness, ensuring that he would get in all of his veggies, protein and starch in one (or two) playful […]
Preparing to Head to the Happiest Place on Earth…
We are preparing to head to the Happiest Place on Earth…Disney World! In the summer. With a toddler. I know what you’re thinking – we’re nuts, right? Well, we very well may be. But thankfully, we’re the best kind: mixed nuts! Yes, the whole family – both sets of grandparents, both brothers, fiancée, and even […]
Welcome Video from Mom a la Mode, Herself…
[wpvideo UR4XKJSJ] I know, I know — I’ve been posting for weeks now. But today marks the official launch of my blog, complete with logo and site components fully built out. Take a minute to watch my video and click around a bit. Stay tuned for a fresh post later this week about my family’s […]
Frugal Fun in the Summer Sun
This mama sure loves a good deal. From extreme couponing and hitting Chick-fil-a on “Receipt Day,” to Buy-One-Get-One specials and discount tickets, mom a la mode looks for ways to save a few dollars where she can. So when I came across this story assignment from the Yahoo! Contributor Network on “NJ Summer Festivals,” I couldn’t […]
One Year Later…
Right around June 1st marks a turning point in my life: the day my corporate career ended. As I type this, just about a year later, I can’t remember the exact date that I was called in to the office of my manager’s manager. But I do remember the ominous tone of the email that summoned […]