Gingerbread Man Cake
Cake recipes that start with a box mix are some of our favorites. This one simple shortcut helps you take more time for decorating your creation (in this case, with pre-made gingerbread man cookies!). Your family will love this cake — and you’ll love that it didn’t take hours to come together.
Hanukkah Recipes
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! Whether you’re connecting with family via Zoom, getting together a small group or hosting a holiday meal outside, these recipes will help make this Hanukkah memorable. From latkes to brisket, there is something for everyone.
Meet Molly Harbor Hutto
Join us as we learn more about Dr. Molly Harbor Hutto. As an Annapolis mom, and a business owner, Molly sheds some light on what pivoting through parenthood with grace and humility looks like. We've taken away handfuls of beautiful nuggets of advice and we can't wait...
Host to Perfection
This story was provided by our contributor Host to Perfection! As we approach the holidays, a highly entertaining time of the year, we need to stop and thoroughly think about how to host in the era of COVID-19. It will be a unique holiday season!! It can be extremely...
One Potato Holidays
Recently, we caught up with mom and entrepreneur Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato, the super fresh, delicious, and healthy meal box delivery service for families. Not only did we ask her about her own holiday plans, but we even got her to share...
Brussel Sprouts Gratin
This holiday season will probably look a little different for most of us. We might not be hopping on a plane to the in-laws, or maybe we’re setting fewer spots at the table for a more intimate meal. Some of us will be hosting our holidays outdoors, while others will...
Greek Salad Hummus with Beach Cities Moms
We're about to head into the holiday season, and if you're like us, that usually means diving into some delicious and decadent food, from frosted cookies to festive cocktails. Now, 2020 can use all the help it can get, so we're not suggesting you skip any of that. But...
Who We Play For
Did you know that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death amongst student athletes and on school campuses? And that 1 in 300 kids have an undetected heart condition that puts them at risk? That’s why the parents behind Who We Play For (WWPF) formed a...
Horderly: Tips for Organizing a Home Office
These days, it’s more common than ever to have a child learning from home or a parent working from home. So home offices—once used only at homework time or on weekends—or front and center. That’s why we asked the experts at Horderly to share their simple 5-step...
Maple Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Cinnamon rolls are a favorite holiday treat, but the maple-infused pancake version below, from Nicole Washington—the talented mama behind the Brown Sugar blog—is a perfect Fall breakfast. It uses simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry—including...
Meet Rachel Larsen Weaver
Rachel is the kind of human you just want to know more about. So when she agreed to answer a few questions for Annapolis Moms and let us peek into the way she dances through the waters of motherhood, I was naturally elated. I hope you take a moment for yourself with a cup of whatever you love and plop down with her words. She’s just a gift. Enjoy.
DIY Facial with Cate Campbell from SKIN and WAX
With most of the country shut down and people working remotely from home, it can be easy to start slacking off on self care. I say now is the best time to keep up with your skin care at home. Actually let's take it to the next level! Now is the best time...
Covid-19 and Your Family’s Mental Health with Oasis
We are now midway through the second month of social distancing and if you’re a parent struggling to stay motivated under an avalanche of worry and daily responsibilities, you are not alone. Think all the way back to mid-March, when there was a flood of freshly...
Stoney River Steakhouse At Home
We have been taking social distancing very seriously over here at the Boyd household. So it may go without saying that date nights in Annapolis are temporarily off the table! However, Christen and I wanted to make sure we were still supporting our favorite spots...
5 Activities That Will Still Make the Weekend Special
With information and updates about COVID-19 coming at almost an hourly rate, I know a lot of mamas who are weary of getting their families out more than required. In light of that, I rounded up 5 different activities that could still bring some different fun to your...
Whole 30 Meatballs
Meatballs are one of those go-to meals that every mom needs in her tool bag. Not only do kids love than as much as adults, but they can be customized to everyone's preference and dietary restrictions. Celiac disease? Use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Trying to limit white...
Vaping and Teens
The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than 28 percent...
Olive Oil Yogurt Cake
This versatile brunch recipe is elegant enough to serve guests, but easy enough to make on a Sunday morning with the kids, to pair with coffee all week long. "When I lived in France my host family taught me how to make this insanely delicious and easy Olive Oil Yogurt...
St Patrick’s Day Cupcakes by Emma
Looking for a super easy St. Patrick's Day activity or sweet treat? You'll love this crazy simple—and healthy!—recipe from our friend Emma Heming Willis, which she says her two girls, Mabel (6), and Evelyn (4) love. The secret ingredient? Spinach, which serves...
Carrot Turmeric Soup
Anyone else feel like cold and flu season is never going away? Whether your house has been hit hard this winter or you feel like you’re fighting it off because everyone around you is sick, considering taking to the kitchen to boost your family’s immunity, starting...
