Events,Giveaways and the lives of Akron Moms
I don’t indulge in candy bars like I would like to, but I probably have one more than I should. When the afternoon hits, so does my snack cravings – and chocolate is always at the top of the list! I was given samples of the new Fiber One Protein Bars to review for this [...]
My family checked out EuroGyro, a restaurant in Akron, Ohio area known for made-from-scratch recipes, fresh ingredients, and very inexpensive prices. Offering dine-in, carry out, and delivery, EuroGyro has been keeping people happy with great food and great prices since 1979. With 8 restaurants in Akron, Ohio area to choose from, there is one near [...]
Grilling season is here! Everything taste better when it is BBQ. Are you annoyed by the amount of clean up involved with grilling out? First, there is the dish with the raw foods to wash. Then we dirty another dish that we serve the food on. Plus, we have to clean the grill after it [...]
This school year has flown by before we know it, Summer will be in full swing! We will be running around from here to there having lots of fun, but equally as busy schedules as the school year. I always make sure that I have everything ready the night before for my kids – backpacks, [...]
It seems like many famous chefs have their own line of cookware – with good reason! Their love of food translates into good cookware. I had the chance to review a couple pieces of Bobby Flay Cookware for this post. My husband and I actually had the opportunity to see Bobby Flay during a chef [...]
I have been trying to buy more natural products for my family this year. Thankfully many of my favorite brands are following suit like Smucker’s. They now offer 4 delicious varieties of natural fruit spreads that are yummy for adding to any recipe or just enjoying on toast and PB&J. I received samples of each [...]
This is a recipe from my mother-in-law. It has always been one of my kids’ favorite cookies since they were old enough to eat cookies. It is very simple to make and full of wonderful flavor of your favorite jelly. This recipe is easy. Thumbprint Jelly Cookies Recipe Ingredients 1/2 c margarine 1/2 c butter, [...]
With the warmer months coming, some of us will be turning to iced coffee instead of hot. Dunkin’ Donuts has some delicious new flavors for a limited time that is just perfect for iced coffee and Spring: Coconut, Triple Berry, and Strawberry Shortcake. You may have noticed that we have 3 new writers on AkronOhioMoms.com, [...]
Kraft just got zesty and are appealing to ladies to add a little zest to their kitchen with the new Zesty Italian Anything Dressing. To help stir things up a bit in the kitchen, Kraft’s new Zesty Guy is surprising and entertaining the ladies while the husbands everywhere are wondering why there is a surge [...]
I try not to grab fast food while on-the-go and I also watch my kids’ sugar intake. It can be hard when preparing lunches and grabbing quick snacks for after school, for sport practice, and while we are on-the-go. Summer is around the corner, with increased road trips. It’s time to come up with a [...]
My family enjoys all kinds of Mexican foods. With it, we like warm tortillas for soft tacos, burritos, fajitas, or just as a side to any meal. Normally, I warm them on a plate and place them on the table. By the time everyone prepares their plates, the tortillas are cold. It’s just the way [...]
I steam vegetables several times a week for my family. Steaming is one of the best ways to prepare vegetables to lock in flavor since they are always cooked just right. Plus, when you stem vegetables, more nutrients are maintained compared to other cooking methods. Plus, it is a healthier way since you are not [...]
If you are like most, you will be firing up the grill for Memorial Day Weekend Grilling. It is the unofficial start to summer and nothing says summer like grilled steaks, burgers, and chicken! And nothing says delicious like Omaha Steaks! My family has enjoyed a variety of Omaha Steaks products over the year and [...]
Finally there is more fresh produce to choose from at the grocery store, including a summer time favorite – corn on the cob! Corn on the cob and watermelon are two sure signs that summer is on the way! I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Sunshine Sweet Corn. I [...]
For years, coconut has gotten a bad rap. Many said the coconut’s meat and oil were not healthy choices. Modern science, however, has proven that theory wrong. In fact, it has been shown that coconut oil, once thought to cause heart disease, actually protects against it! We were excited when Blue Monkey asked us to [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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