Has it really been over a month since I’ve last posted?! More importantly, are we really nearing the end of JULY?! Summer….where for art thou going???? If you’ve been following along with mom a la mode on Facebook and Instagram, you’ve seen us taking on the Jersey Shore by storm, celebrating multiple family birthdays, playing […]
Junior Achievement: Empowering Young People to Own Their Economic Success
Earlier this week, I shared a post about the importance of teaching young children to save their money, and ways to help promote an understanding of budgets and savings. In keeping with the week’s theme of discussing financial literacy with our little ones, today I want to shine some light on a remarkable organization that […]
The Flying Meatballs: The Frozen Meatballs My Family Actually Enjoyed (and will buy again!)
As an Italian-American girl from New Jersey, I can confidently assert that my family and I take our meatballs seriously. When we have them for dinner, they are typically part of a Sunday Gravy, swimming around in thick red sauce along with their pals: sausage, spare ribs and braciole. Or it’s a Tuesday night, and […]
Guest Post: The Hubs visits the Habit Burger Grill
Did you know that Santa Barbara, California is known as the “American Riviera?” I didn’t either. That’s what happens when you send The Hubs out to do a guest review. He comes back with a little nugget of info, along with a whole lot to say on a topic. In today’s guest post, The Hubs […]
Wine, Women & Shoes: A Night Out for a Good Cause with St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
Back in April, the hubs and I had a chance to attend a charity event for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital focused on the culinary masterpieces of celebrity chefs and local restaurants — it was a flawlessly executed event (and a tasty one at that!) benefitting a wonderful, wonderful cause. And now in September, St. Joseph’s […]
Summer Entertaining with Kings Food Market
A few weeks back, I had the chance to attend a Summer Tasting Event at my local Kings Food Market in Ridgewood, New Jersey. For those of you who may not be familiar with Kings, it’s a culinary epicenter of food, wine & spirits that prides itself on fresh and premium offerings. It’s our go-to […]
Sampling the Season’s Best Flavors at Applebee’s {Giveaway Closed}
After a weeknight’s worth of home-cooked dinners, my family and I like to hit the town for supper on Friday nights. A favored local establishment for us is Applebee’s, for their kid-friendly atmosphere and menu. Despite being a chain restaurant, fresh, seasonal flavors can be found – and are done surprisingly well! – making Applebee’s […]
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 […]
Summer Fun Series: Our Visit to Storybook Land
This is the first in a series of posts chronicling mom a la mode’s various family-friendly day trips, amusements and experiences of the summer. Once upon a time in a land far, far away was a wondrous little amusement park that catered exclusively to the interests of good little boys and girls. It’s called Storybook […]
May is National Burger Month. Rejoice!
May is one of my favorite months for so many reasons — the warm weather, the celebration of Mother’s Day, the tease of summer and of course, my wedding anniversary. And as if the month of May can’t get ANY better, it does — it’s National Burger Month!! To commemorate this juicy distinction, I’ll be […]