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16 Moms Share Remedies For Their Most Intense Chocolate Cravings During Pregnancy
For better or worse, pregnancy is usually synonymous with odd cravings. Sure, there are the stereotypical combos like pickles and ice cream that plague gestating women the world over, but there are other mind-boggling combinations, too, including…By Candace Ganger
15 Women Reveal Their Go-To Solution For Chewy Candy Cravings During Pregnancy
Skittles. Starburst. Snickers. Everyone has a favorite candy. Because this is America, people — land of the free and home of the refined sugar. For those without dietary restrictions, satisfying a chewy hankering is as close as your nearest grocery…By Kimmie Fink
25 Moms Share Their Super Sour Pregnancy Cravings & How They Fixed Them
For pregnant folks, there are few things more maddening than getting hit with a strong craving in the middle of the night. Unless you’ve prepared carefully, there’s a good chance you won’t be satisfying that craving immediately. And since every…By Priscilla Blossom
19 Moms Share The Way They Cured Their Pregnancy Comfort Food Cravings
I was obnoxiously sick during the first trimester with, "lucky" for me, both of my pregnancies. For the first three months I lived on saltines, lemonade, and fresh bread. Once I was able to eat, however, all I wanted was savory and sweet comfort…By Dina Leygerman
13 Moms Share Their Crunchy, Nut-Free Pregnancy Craving Solutions
Pregnancy cravings are a funny thing. Foods that never crossed your mind suddenly become irresistible, and bizarre combinations become scrumptious. Cool Ranch Doritos and orange juice, anyone? Throughout my first pregnancy I had a number of…By Jamie Kenney
27 Moms Share The Way They Satisfied Their Sweet & Salty Craving During Pregnancy
To me, cravings are the weirdest pregnancy symptom by far. I desired — and actually ate — so many odd food, drink, and flavor combinations that I know I would never eat at any other moment in my life. For example, I craved sweet and salty things…By Steph Montgomery
A Cheese Advent Calendar Is Coming To Target & You'll Want To Eat It All At Once
Christmas junkies everywhere, take note: A new Advent calendar is on the market and people are losing their minds. Target has announced that this holiday season it will be carrying a groundbreaking little countdown to Christmas made of, wait for it,…
By Shannon Evans
These Trader Joe's Pumpkin Products Will Make Breastfeeding Moms *So* Happy
Did you know that pumpkin can actually be good for breastfeeding? It's true: Everybody's favorite spooky squash has been shown to boost milk production in nursing moms. So why not take advantage of this little known fact and indulge in everything…
By Alison Kresta
There May Be A Link Between Your Kid's Time Online & Requests For Junk Food
It's a scenario most parents are familiar with: you're in the checkout line and your kid is begging you for the conveniently stocked candy bars or some other junk food they passed in the store. It seems like most parents can unanimously agree that…
By Vanessa Taylor
Making Slow Cooker Recipes In A Pressure Cooker Will Save You *So* Much Time
When you have the time, there’s nothing quite like a meal that cooks up gently in a slow cooker. But even when you don’t have hours to wait before dinner, there’s still a way to enjoy those beloved crock pot recipes. In fact, learning how to convert…
By Lindsay E. Mack
Target Has So Many Snacks For Breastfeeding Moms & Your Life Just Got Way Easier
Breastfeeding hunger is real. Moms don't just "get a little hungry," you get hangry, and Heaven help anyone who comes between you and your snack. You've likely found yourself brushing crumbs off your baby's sleeping form more than once, or as they…
By Cat Bowen
You'll Totally Want To Eat Everything Jessica Simpson Is Craving This Pregnancy
Jessica Simpson is expecting her third baby with former NFL player husband Eric Johnson any day now. Since this is her third child, she sort of knows the drill by this point. She knows a thing or two about pregnancy. And she knows a thing or two…
By Jen McGuire
OMG, Amazon Has A New Oreo Subscription Box & It's Like A Dream Come True
I am Oreo's number one fan. In fact, it's gotten to the point that when I stroll down the cookie aisle at Target, my kids just grab a pack of my favorite chocolate cream or peanut butter Oreos and we keep moving. I am also a huge fan of the seasonal…
By Cat Bowen
We're Drooling Over This 'Great Pumpkin' Recipe From The New ‘Peanuts’ Cookbook
It’s finally cooling off here in Georgia (it only took until October 12). And that means it’s time to start watching It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown over and over again. I’ve always been a huge fan of the Peanuts cartoons since I was a little…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
The Best Halloween Candy For You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
It’s almost Halloween and that means you’re probably stocking up on costumes, indulging in all things pumpkin flavored, and, of course, stocking up on candy. I mean, unless you’re some kind of monster you’re going to pick up at least one bag of…
By Priscilla Blossom
Burger King's 100 Chicken Nuggets For $10 Deal Is A Thrifty Pregnant Woman's Dream Come True
Those random fast food sales can end up being the holy grail for thrifty eaters with a mean craving, if you know where and when to look for them. Don't believe it? Take a quick look at your local fast food place's menus and see what ridiculously…
By Vanessa Taylor
These 7 Artificial Flavors Have Been Banned By The FDA For An Important Reason
I think it's safe to say that most parents truly value information. We like to stay on top of what's going on in the world and we like to know what sort of food and drink we're feeding our kids and putting into our bodies. That's why you'll find so…
By Jen McGuire
10 Moms Share *Real* Photos Of Their Kids' Packed Lunches
Ask almost any kid and they'll tell you that lunch is the best part of the school day. Can you blame them? We all remember sitting down with our friends, swapping snacks and enjoying the camaraderie that centered around food. But when you're a mom,…
By Priscilla Blossom
You Might Want To Be Extra Careful About Nitro Cold Brew During Pregnancy
I am a coffee fanatic. If I don't have my morning coffee, the world collapses, time starts running backwards, and the zombies win. I'm simply not designed to live an uncaffeinated life. Needless to say, pregnancy was not easy for me. Suddenly, I had…
By Cat Bowen
9 Easy Fall Crock-Pot Recipes Under 6 Ingredients, For The Broke & Exhausted
When the colder temperatures hit, it's hard not to want to whip out the Crock-Pot every day. Sure, I get the pressure cooker craze, but there's really nothing better than letting ingredients meld all day in a slow cooker, with the intoxicating…
By Kate Miller
You Don't Need More Than 5 Ingredients For These 11 Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Getting a balanced meal on the table by dinner time is already a pretty heroic feat. But factor in that it's now cold and flu season, and you're up against some insurmountable odds. My husband was out of town for work recently, and of course I got…
By Kate Miller
Safeway Will Be Open On Columbus Day, But You Should Prob Call Before You Go
Monday, October 8, is Columbus Day and for some lucky people, that means a day off work. This paid holiday is technically supposed to be for celebrating Christopher Columbus' arrival in America, but let's be honest — most of us will be running…
By Kate Miller
Some Women Swear By Tacos For Inducing Labor, But Does It Actually Work?
Oct. 4 is National Taco Day, and in honor of that, I thought I'd thought I'd take a look at one of the most talked about foods that supposedly send you into labor — tacos. Specifically, Taco Bell. There are scores of women in message boards across…
By Cat Bowen
13 Easy Dinner Recipes To Make On Halloween, Because Candy's Just The Appetizer
I love the holiday season. I'm pretty much the opposite of the Grinch between October and February. I love the celebrations, the time with family, and all the traditions. What I don't love about the holidays is how insanely busy I get trying to keep…
By Samantha Grindell
These Halloween Desserts Are Even Better Than Candy
The spookiest day of the year is getting closer, which means it’s time to start planning your Halloween celebrations. Somehow, no matter how early you start, something always gets forgotten until the last minute on holidays. You’ve probably got your…
By Samantha Grindell
13 Halloween Movie & Cocktail Pairings To Get You In The Spooky, Booooozy Mood
I love a good cocktail, and I love a good Halloween movie. Put the two together, and you’ve got one amazing evening planned if you ask me. I’m always looking for cocktails to go with a favorite Halloween movie, because nothing says Halloween and…
By Abi Berwager Schreier
