Just before the holidays, I had the chance to take my very first press trip, sponsored by the American Dairy Association & Dairy Council. My charge was to head on up to the Finger Lakes region of New York State to experience local food, wine – and of course – dairy. It was a weekend […]
A New Year’s Treat for New York Metro Area Dunkin’ Donuts Fans {$25 Giveaway Closed}
A few years back when The Hubs and I would commute to work into the city together, our first stop would always be the Dunkin’ Donuts located just steps from our building. He’d get a medium hot coffee – milk, no sugar – and I’d get either an iced decaf with skim or an iced […]
Pork, Beans and Greens: Our New Year’s Day Foodie Traditions
Just before heading out to dinner last night, I made sure to turn off my lentil soup that was simmering away on the stove. Because what is New Year’s Eve without legumes??? Legend has it that if one does not consume at least a cup of peas, beans or lentils within 24 hours of the […]
Gifts for the Gourmet
Foodie gifts make the BEST gifts no matter the season. From stocking stuffers and holiday hostess gifts to house warmers or birthday presents, gifts that say “gourmet” tend to go a long way. With just under a week until Christmas, here are a few of my own foodie gift picks to wet your appetite. Keep […]
Money and Time Saving Tips for Visiting The Big Apple During the Holidays {Guest Post}
I know Jen Madden through the community in which I live in Northern New Jersey, and enjoy hearing about her experiences out-and-about the city. As a journalist, Jen tends to get the scoop on some cool things happening around town, and what better time than the holidays to share money and time saving tips for […]
Keeping Up with The Elf on the Shelf: Tips from Readers
Right before Thanksgiving, I had a little dialogue with some friends and fans of the mom a la mode Facebook Page about how to properly navigate the Elf on the Shelf tradition. You see, this is a big year for the Elf in our family, as Roc is old enough to comprehend – ok, maybe […]
Wordless Wednesday: Thanksgiving Eve Edition
Thanksgiving Art Work from my favorite little pre-schooler: oxox -mom a la mode
How I Created 3 Yummy Dinners with $25 from ALDI (and you can, too!) {Giveaway Closed}
I first became aware of ALDI supermarkets when my brother lived in Germany. And then slowly started to see the “high-quality, low-price” grocery retailer chain popping up around me in suburban New Jersey. And I was intrigued….what is this ALDI – and is it as great as everyone says it is from a price/value standpoint? […]
The Toy Insider’s HOT 20 Toys for Holiday 2013 {Giveaway Closed}
The Halloween decorations are likely packed up, and let me guess – the holiday gift lists have started, right? The good news is there are some really awesome toys out there for your little ones who are enamored with darlings like Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First or are into high-tech tablets, robots and motion control […]
Weelicious Lunches Cookbook Review and Recipe {Giveaway Closed}
In the spirit of no tricks and just treats this Halloween, mom a la mode wants to continue to share some great resources for healthy family eating here on the ol’ blog. And given the candy and sugar-saturated festivities sure to be taking place this week, I figured a post about Catherine McCord’s latest cookbook […]
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