Carbs Ain't the Devil

Carbs Ain’t the Devil

Yes, that’s right. Despite the terrible rep that carbohydrates have gotten since we all (sadly!) jumped on the Atkins bandwagon, I’m here to tell you that they don’t deserve the bad press. Now, I will be the first to say that not all carbs are created equal. The whole grain variety, which we f...

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Thai Chicken Noodle Salad

Thai Chicken Noodle Salad

This is a great, flavorful cold noodle salad I love to make when the weather is heating up. For those with peanut allergies, the peanut butter can easily be replaced with almond, cashew or sunflower butter and the crushed peanuts omitted- for an allergy friendly version that’s just as delicious....

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Are You Non-Hunger Eating?

Are You Non-Hunger Eating?

Non-hunger eating can be a big struggle for many, grabbing a bite out of stress, sadness or boredom can lead to extra calories in and unwanted weight gain. For the modern moms out there who may be struggling with bored or emotional eating, we’d like to offer you one of our favorite tips for iden...

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The Ten Things That Are Always In My Kitchen

The Ten Things That Are Always In My Kitchen

The week-to-week fluctuation of food in my house is as varied as anyone else’s but there is a narrow selection of items that I always have on hand. Some are staples and others are nutritious options that allow me to whip up a meal in a pinch if my week has been crazy. I’m not including the token...

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Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day

To all of the moms and moms-to-be out there, thank you all for reading MMN and making us a small part of your lives! We appreciate all of you and are so inspired by the things you do on a daily basis to "make it all happen." HAPPY MOTHER's DAY - Ashley and Leslie...

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