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I seem to have the infamous Cobbler’s Children.

April 13, 2015September 19, 2017 - by Meghan G - 8 Comments.

Ever buy something that might or might not be a good product just so you won’t have to face the experience of shopping for it again? Yeah, that’s where we are.

play like a girl olympian girl ninja #girlninja

You could be the next athlete highlighted in #IPlayLikeAGirl

March 20, 2015September 19, 2017 - by Meghan G - 3 Comments.

Use the hashtag #IPlayLikeAGirl to participate! I am so excited to see what some of you share! Creating a strong emotional connection with women and girls, #IPlayLikeAGirl is centered on a one-minute video that showcases sporty girls and young women practicing Yoga, running a mile, lifting weights, dancing and boxing among other physical activities. Condensed into thirty and fifteen second television and radio advertisements, their impactful messages will be seen and heard throughout all of the major broadcast outlets in the Dallas, Texas, region.

cookie dough smoothie in a glass Joy Makin' Mamas Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Smoothie Recipe featuring @NielsenMassey vanilla

March 16, 2015October 6, 2017 - by Meghan G - 7 Comments.

Spoiler: Does not contain cookie dough! So when your brain, which frankly doesn’t have to wear jeans and therefore doesn’t care whether they fit or not, will not shut up about wanting cookie dough, try feeding it this instead, and see if you can distract it long enough to make a salad sound like a good idea. (Ha ha. Just kidding, salad is good too…)

Take a shortcut to a decadent dessert course and enjoy a #HoneyBakedEaster #sponsored

March 15, 2015October 10, 2017 - by Meghan G - 9 Comments.

When I was growing up, we joined my extended family out of state every year for a holiday celebration that included a leisurely, over the top feast that seemed impressive …

Leontyne Price Voice of A Century by Carole Boston Weatherford inside image

Leontyne Pryce, Voice of a Century

March 6, 2015October 10, 2017 - by Meghan G - 3 Comments.

I confess, it has taken me a lot longer to do this review than I think it should have. That’s because ever since my review copy arrived, I have been …

Stuffed Onion recipe horizontal Joy Makin' Mamas

Make the humble onion into the star of your plate

February 26, 2015November 1, 2017 - by Meghan G - 8 Comments.

Hollowing an onion is not as hard as one might think, and these stuffed onions make what would otherwise be a plain-Jane casserole into a rock star entree that’s fancy enough for company, but easy enough for family dinners.