Cold weather dry skin woes are a thing of the past. Your best moisturizer for dry skin is on this list
Dry skin check:
Are you absent-mindedly scratching an itch right now?
Are you avoiding matte lipstick because of chapped lips?
If you smile, does your face feel tight?
Have you been on a mission to find the best moisturizer for dry skin for as long as you can remember?
If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, welcome to the Dry Skin Club. Even if you’ve never had dry skin before, there’s a really good chance one day you wake up and wonder why you have red spots or irritation, or why your face doesn’t feel as glow-y as it used to. The smallest bit of discomfort can even be a sign of dry skin, and you may notice it more in the winter. And while the Dry Skin Club might not be one you’ve ever wanted to be in, we also happen to know a thing or two about treating it. So proudly put on your membership tee and keep reading for dry skin’s worst enemy: excellent products. If you’re looking for the best moisturizer for dry skin this season, look no further than this list.
Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream
This is intensive care for delicate skin, but it doesn't feel extremely heavy (though it's not super light either), so it's great for AM and PM use. It has a velvety texture and features hyaluronic acid and wu-bai complex to fight signs of fine lines while smoothing out skin's texture.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
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For the sensitive beauties out there, La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Double Repair is the way to go. With a high concentration of Prebiotic Thermal Water, Ceramide-3, Niacinamide, and Glycerin, this moisturizer is oil-free and provides up to 48-hour hydration while helping restore skin's barrier after 1 hour. It's tested on sensitive skin, too.
It's unlikely you'll find a list of the best moisturizers for dry skin without seeing CeraVe pop up. This one is so popular that it easily holds its own against luxe and high-end beauty brands (just look at the over 127,000 Amazon reviews). It has a rich, velvety texture that leaves skin feeling smooth for softened skin without greasy, sticky, feel. With essential ceramides, you can say buh-bye to flaky skin.
A lightweight, gel-type cream that repairs and soothes irritated, sensitive, even with ultra-delicate conditions like rosacea. It's powered by snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, and betaine to strengthen the skin barrier by replenishing moisture.
'Compromised skin' is red, itchy, tight, and flaky (we're familiar, trust us). eltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex Face Moisturizer is perfect for your skin's recovery, and it hydrates and eases fine lines, too.
A seriously luxurious plumping moisturizer that targets visible signs of aging, offering 48-hour hydration, enhanced skin immunity, and a smoother complexion. Use twice a day for that glow you've been craving.
If you haven't gotten on the face oil bandwagon, get ready for compliments. NYL's LIKE VELVET Nourishing Face Oil includes antioxidant-rich pomegranate and rosehip oil head up a team of over 15 herb-infused oils to make your skin feel (literally) like velvet.
Boost your skincare routine in the new year with 760 Skin’s Dew or Dry Moisturizer. Dew or Dry is a powerful vegan moisturizer free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates that harnesses the power of desert plants to give skin a healthy, glowing appearance. Utilizing ingredients such as cactus stem cells, jojoba oil, evening primrose oil, squalane, tremella mushroom, and reishi mushroom, it deeply nourishes, hydrates, and soothes skin.
This luxurious hydrating face serum contains Vitamin A (you might know it better as retinol) that helps to refine skin and ingredients to hydrate and protect your skin.
The whipped texture of this moisturizer is non-greasy and formulated for distressed skin from head to toes. That's right—you can use it from your nose to your toes. Clinically proven to immediately improve skin hydration by 169%, it starts healing from day 1.
This lightweight facial treatment oil contains an advanced oat-based lipid complex plus a proprietary omega fatty acid blend that deeply nourishes and moisturizes, soothes and restores, and glides on for that lit-from-within vibe.
Snails are clearly having a moment. Forget dull winter skin. This brightening gel-cream moisturizer is fast-absorbing and never feels sticky, your skin will look and feel its dewiest.
Wake up to deliciously soft, luminous skin (doesn't that sound divine?). This multi-corrective gel cream wraps your skin in a moisture-locking layer of hydration—working to balance, brighten, and smooth while you sleep.
Go beyond just moisturizer with a formula that combines potent, nutrient-rich oils like tamanu, emu, rosehip seed, sea buckthorn, and filtered beeswax, for more bounce and luminosity. That's right. We said it.
Looking for a little more volume in your face, but want to skip the needles? A painless topical alternative to injectable fillers, the advanced formula in this Hyaluronic Acid Filler Serum contains a powerful blend of hyaluronic acid, copper complex and niacinamide to fight against the visible signs of aging and the improvement of fine lines and wrinkles. Quickly delivering equivalent results to one injection of collagen filler, it can reduce wrinkle appearance and volume by 15% in only 2 weeks. Users have also experienced firmness increased by 13 times in 15 days. This is a real powerhouse.
Skin Reboot All-in-One Moisturizer, Primer, Cosmetic Enhancer, and Night Cream is a patented water-resistant, translucent moisturizer that penetrates the skin to keep it soft, smooth, and supple with a bright glow. Nowhere else will you find a product that moisturizes, primes/preps your skin, and custom blends your makeup instantly, in addition to being a great night cream.
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If you have yet to unleash this culinary treat on your kiddos, then you’re in luck, because kids go absolutely crazy for it!
As if pasta couldn’t get any better, this dish takes the multi-colored pasta and makes it a more complete and hearty meal with the addition of veggies. This tri-color pasta salad recipe is very adaptable, so don’t be afraid to mix it up with whatever you’ve got in your pantry or in your refrigerator. Serve with French bread and enjoy either hot or cold.
Tri-Color Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small red or yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried herbs (basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, plus a squeeze of lemon juice)
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1-2 c soft vegetables (sliced bell peppers, corn, chopped and salted eggplant, sliced mushrooms, peas, chopped spinach)
1/4 tsp salt
14.5-ounce box of tricolor pasta
1-2 c cut-up hard vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini, broccoli, or cauliflower)
2 tbsp sour cream
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
Preparation Method:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in the dried herbs and the garlic and cook for about a minute, and then stir in the soft vegetables and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes, stirring often. Turn off the heat and set aside.
3. Boil a pot of water, and cook pasta for 3 minutes. Add the hard vegetables and continue to cook until the pasta is al dente. Reserve 1/2 c of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return them to the pot.
4. Stir the sour cream and 1/2 tsp salt into the pasta, then add 1/2 c of the Parmesan, the basil, and 1/4 c of the pasta water.
5. Stir to combine, add the cooked soft vegetables or leafy greens, and add more pasta water if needed. Serve with more Parmesan on the side.
Go beyond chips and dip and try these top Trader Joe’s snacks at your next party
Whether you need new options for kid lunches or you want something fun to offer at your next moms’ night soirée, Trader Joe’s has loads of fun snackable options that go way beyond chips and guac. The cult-status market has stocked its shelves with several new snack options in the past month, and we rounded out our picks with a few tried-and-true classics.
ABC Bars
Kate Loweth
These almond butter cocoa bars have just the right amount of sweetness to go along with the 4g of protein that you'll find in each bar.
Soft & Juicy Mandarins
Kate Loweth
Keep a bag or two of these little sweeties in your minivan for when you need a sweet treat but want to avoid the candy.
Cheddar Cheese Rockets
Kate Loweth
We will literally fight anyone who doesn't think these cheese crackers are far superior to Goldfish. They just are.
Just a Handful of Pitted Salted Manzanilla Olives
Love olives but don't want to commit to a whole jar? These beauties come in a pocket-sized pack and we love to bring them on picnics when you need to satisfy those salt cravings.
Organic Mini Cheese Sandwich Crackers
Kate Loweth
You may claim that these are for the kids, but we know that parents hide them behind the Raisin Bran to keep them for themselves. Who can blame them? These crackers are tiny, salty, and full of simple ingredients.
Almond Butter Pretzels
Kate Loweth
You may have tried the peanut butter varieties of this salty snack, but we're here to say that the almond butter version is far superior.
Trader Joe's Contemplates Inner Peas
Kate Loweth
Not only is this product a clever pun but it is a pretty tasty snack. Known in the toddler circle as "crunchy peas," these are fun for dipping in a personal-sized hummus.
PB&J Bars
Kate Loweth
Bring these along for a mid-hike pick me up or keep them on hand as a sandwich alternative when you are really desperate at the end of the week.
White, purple, yellow & orange carrots are cut, peeled, and dehydrated to bring us this crisp snack that's topped with sea salt. The gluten-free, two ingredients snack is packed with fiber and protein and tastes great with TJ's Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip.
Kosher and gluten-free, these Crunchy Nutty Rice Bites are a tasty snack that's easy on the waistline. Crisped brown and white rice are mixed with quinoa, dried cranberries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and cashews that are flavored with cane sugar and sea salt and enjoyed by the handful.
Snack on something sweet and spicy with Trader Joe's Child Spiced Dried Mango. The tropic fruit is carefully dried so that they don’t lose too much moisture and then seasoned with a blend of paprika, cayenne, sugar, and salt.
Coming in five different flavors, Trader Joe's Fruit Sauce Crushers are great for little snackers. Each one is made with real fruit and vegetable purees, that are void of synthetically derived colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives. Perfect for lunches and on the go!
The Just a Handful Omega Trek Mix is the perfect grab-and-go snack. Each bag comes with 10 individual-size servings that include almonds, walnuts, pepitas, pecans, pistachios, and dried cranberries, which are Omega-fortified with oil extracted from their own seeds.
For this granola option, Trader Joe’s decided to think outside the cereal box. Instead of relying on oats, which are a granola staple, this version is heavy on sunflower, sesame, flax, chia, and hemp seeds as well as coconut, dried cranberries, and raisins. In addition to being organic, it’s also grain and gluten-free, and vegan. Grab these clusters by the handful, or top yogurt or oatmeal for energy that will get you to lunch. TJ’s also recommends it in trail mix or even on a salad!
Speaking of yogurt, this Greek yogurt flavor is sure to satisfy and refresh our palettes heading into summer. If you’re a fan of lemon and lime, grapefruit, and blood orange, this is the protein-packed yogurt for you.
Anyone who fondly remembers Trader Joe’s adventurous Pumpkin Soup Crackers will be pleased to know they’re at it again with these gluten-free soup crackers, made of brown rice, rolled oats, and seasoned like your favorite tomato soup. And just as a bowl of creamy tomato soup goes perfectly with grilled cheese, these crackers and sliced cheddar may well have been made for each other.
When hunger strikes between meals, we usually crave something sweet and easy—which doesn’t always lead to the healthiest choices (a whole bag of chocolate bark, anyone?). Trader Joe’s new Coconut Sesame Seed Clusters deliver sweetness and lasting energy in a convenient snack bag you can throw in your bag or keep in the car—and this yummy concoction won’t melt as the days warm up!
If the kids (or you) can’t get enough French fries, try out this simple snack version. Comprised only of U.S. Russet potatoes, canola oil, and salt, you know what you’re getting (rather than the additives often on regular fries these days, including gluten.). The package alone is too adorable not to try.
Crispy Crunchy Okra
Gabby Cullen
Many parents may already know that Trader Joe’s Crispy Crunchy Broccoli Florets are an awesome way to get greens into the kids, but the store is now serving up an okra version. Eat them plain or substitute them for crackers with your favorite dip.
Organic Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars
Jennifer Massoni Pardini
Sometimes, everyone just needs some chocolate. Getting it with only eight grams of sugar is a good deal, one for which you can thank these organic and kid-approved granola bars.
If you’ve been known to grab one of the kid’s fruit leathers stashed in your bag, these are truly 100% fruit, making them healthy and delicious for all. Flavor options include fruit juices or purees from apples, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and wild berries. And as popular as they’ve become over the last decade they’ve been making them, Trader Joe’s hasn’t raised their price once.
Freeze-dried Fruit
Jennifer Massoni Pardini
If you have a kid who prefers fruit crunchy, you likely already know that Trader Joe’s offers an amazing assortment of freeze-dried options—strawberries, blueberries, bananas, Fuji apples, and raspberries are usually in stock. While the water may be gone, all that fruity nutrition remains. And they’re always in season!
Whether you’re planning a beach vacation, a leisurely day at the pool or even an afternoon outing to the local splash pad, you’re going to need the right gear (and accessories!). The good news? You don’t have to go far to stock up. From a beach towel that doubles as a cover-up to a portable mini bonfire you can take to the beach, these DC companies will have you summer-ready in no time. Scroll down for the best products from local DC companies to fill your summer tote with.
Get your pedi pool-ready with Black woman-owned nail polish company Janet & Jo. Named as one of the top nail lacquers on the market by beauty magazines like Allure, Nylon and Cosmopolitan, this DC-based business boasts bright, vivid colors perfect for the pool or beach. You can purchase Janet & Jo at The Wharf’s Shop Made in DC shop.
Beach cover up, beach towel, beach tote…. roll those all together and you get the Go Go Towel, the original wearable beach towel. Created by the same DC company that brought you the Dad Vest and the Dad Hoodie, the Go Go Towel is made of a quick drying, odor resistant and sand-free microfiber that comes in both kid ($29.95) and adult ($39.95) sizes so the whole family can match!
Rainy days at the beach can be a drag! Bust beach house boredom with an illustrated educational game by DC company Little Likes Kids. These picture puzzles come packaged in their own cardboard tote so you can easily pack an activity for your beach rental or Airbnb pool house. Splash Park is a 24 piece set perfect for kids 3 & up featuring everyone’s favorite summertime activities: the playground, splash pad and ice cream truck.
Make bonfires kid-friendly with Maryland-made City Bonfires, a portable, reusable candle-sized bonfire you can take on all of your outdoor adventures. These small bonfires, created from a non-toxic soy wax, are perfect for making s’mores even if you don’t own a firepit.
Clink, clink… it’s summer! Whether you’re hosting a BBQ with a baby on board or you just want a refreshing drink everyone can drink (we’re looking at you, Shirley Temple crew) check out DC-based Mocktail Club. Mocktail Club is sold at local Whole Foods and served in some restaurants so look for it in the wild.
Suit up for summer fun at Kinder Haus Toys in Arlington, VA. Kinder Haus is a one-stop shop for all your beach-bound needs. Pick up whimsical swimsuits from Tea Collection along with summer basics like brightly colored shovels and pails, water toys, bug nets and rainy day musts like puzzles and games.
Protect little feet with these Montessori-inspired footwear by DC’s Auggie Froggy. This company specializes in “cool stuff for creative kids” with handmade products featuring pops of color and bold, fun prints. Auggie Froggy products are available online and at Shop Made in DC stores.
When it comes to pitching a tent in the woods, throw in a few 10 and under campers, and it’s a whole new bag of tricks. There are all sorts of head-scratching issues: puzzling sleep situations, food prep problems, and dealing with So. Much. Gear. Thankfully, with these clever camping hacks, fresh air adventures with your pint-sized explorers can be relaxing and fun (we swear!). Scroll down to see them all.
Keeping the bugs at bay is a top priority when it comes to camping. No one wants to spend the trip scratching itchy bites! That's why a "No-Bite-Me" bug cream is the way to go. With 18 essential oils and a formula that is safe for both people and pets, the bugs will have nothing on you. Check out Sallye Ander to get a deet-free version that works for preventing bites and soothing existing ones.
We also love the Bug Bite Thing when you catch a bite right after it has happened. Suck out all the bad stuff and you'll be a happy camper. Bonus: This fun item is also great for splinter removal!
Pack Tiny Towels
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This microfiber towel not only fits in the palm of your hand, but it's quick-drying and super absorbent, too, which makes for easy cleanup. You can throw it in your pocket or clip it to your day pack. Here's a great version for under $20.
Use small, stackable plastic containers for spices. That way, you won’t have to drag your entire rack along for the trip. Or better yet, go green and reuse some Tic Tac containers!
Make a batch (or two) of energy bites. They’re compact, full of protein that’ll keep little bellies full while out hiking, and most of them don’t require refrigeration. Need a little inspiration? Check out our favorite recipes here.
There's nothing that derails a camping trip faster than hot, tired kids. Pack a pop-up sun canopy like this one or go DIY and string a tarp between your car and a tree.
After stashing your bottles in the ice chest, save that six-pack holder to use as a utensil organizer. It folds up and packs away with ease, and you can even get crafty and cover with a fun pattern to add a little decor to your campsite. Find the tutorial over at Home Confetti.
Wrap crescent rolls around a barkless Y-shaped stick and cooking it over a fire. Big kids will love to get in on this "baking" action, too. Head over to Instructables to find out more.
Make single-use soap leaves by running a vegetable peeler along a bar of antibacterial soap. Bonus: In a pinch, you can also rub one of the soap leaves on a mosquito bite to relieve the itchiness.
Stay Organized
Starling Travel
Save yourself serious kitchen hassle by stashing the family's camping must-haves in a shoe organizer.
Instant Coffee That Doesn't Taste Like Your Parent's Folgers
Chances are once the sun rises, you'll be desperate for some caffeine, and stat. No Starbucks or coffee maker? No problem! Pack along single-serve pouches of Waka Coffee. This freeze-dried instant coffee is made of 100% high-quality Arabica beans, sourced from Columbia and packaged in California (translation: it tastes great).
No time to order? No problem! You can also DIY your own coffee packets and all you need is hot water to get your morning going.
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who enjoys laundry, but that doesn’t mean your laundry room has to look like a mess. Inspired by a few genius Dollar Tree laundry room hacks, we set out to find the best laundry room storage ideas the world has to offer. So whether your washer and dryer are in a closet, the garage, the basement, or conveniently located near your bedrooms, these clever laundry room decor ideas provide loads of storage solutions, will help you get and stay organized, and may even become your favorite room makeover, ever.
Perhaps one of our favorite design solutions, this DIY platform not only raises the laundry units so you can load them up easier without bending over and straining your back, but two clever built-in drawers provide additional storage space for surplus supplies like dryer sheets, extra rags or even a spot to hide all that found change from your family's pockets. Head over to House of Turquoise for details.
Who says a laundry room needs to be white and boring? Sometimes a laundry room makeover needs just a wow factor like this pattern play. Treat your small space with some designer TLC with bold, graphic wallpaper.
You might have all the laundry room ideas in the world, but if your vision doesn’t fit into your space, you’re going to have to compromise. A good way to maximize space is to go for a stacked washer and dryer combo. That way, you’ll still have room for that gorgeous farmhouse sink and built-in mud bench you’ve been dreaming about.
Just because laundry rooms are often awkward spaces that get overwhelmed by the (much-needed) appliances, doesn't mean you can't maximize the space. These shelves, hung perpendicularly to the machines, provide ample storage and take advantage of what would otherwise be a waste of space.
Adding knobs and hooks with a slim profile provides additional storage without eating into the space and making it feel more cramped. See more of this over at Hutchinson House.
Whether you have a nook or a closet for a laundry room, lose the cheap, contractor-grade doors, and save precious floor space (and hide the units while you're at it) with mounted barn doors that slide open and close with little to no effort. No one will suspect such industrial workhorses are hiding behind such an architecturally interesting design.
Barn door hardware can easily be found online or at Home Depot. To determine if this installation will work for you, make sure there is ample wall space on one or both sides for the doors—so the barn doors can slide fully open—whether you have a set of doors that open in the middle of a single door, like the one pictured above from Geoff Chick.
Pegboards are fantastic organizing solutions for tools and desks, but they also make for great laundry room organization as well, like Sincerely Sara D shows above. You can use a single board or kit-out the entire wall in pegboard, which provides a wall of organizational and storage solutions that can change and grow to meet your needs.
Don't forget to paint the board the same color as your wall—it'll help the board to blend into the space, making it feel more cohesive and intentional.
Once you experience a handy folding station in the laundry room, you'll never want to unload the dryer and carry your laundry somewhere else to fold and sort. If you don't have the space for a stand-alone table, take advantage of the space right above the laundry units by installing your very own DIY table. This version from Vintage Revivals went one step further with its design-driven waterfall edge by attaching a tabletop to the wall; being supported by two legs would work just as well.
Don't have space right above the washer and dryer for a folding station? You can install a table that latches to the wall and folds down when you need it, tucking away neatly when you don't.
That space behind the washer and dryer? It's just begging for a custom-shelf. This beauty provides ample storage for supplies you regularly use, freeing up space in the cabinets above for those items that you only need to access occasionally. And the best part? It only costs $12 to build.
If you measure the space and find that the measurements don't line up with off-the-shelf lumber, just pull the units out a few more inches to save yourself from making custom cuts. The Definery Co. shows you how it's done.
Best Laundry Room Hack: Take Advantage of Ceiling Space
Drying racks typically take up a lot of floor space, but this design takes advantage of that unused space found all over your ceiling. This rack we spotted over at George & Willy can be raised and lowered with a pulley system, keeping that air-dry only laundry up and out of the way. But the best part? Discovering there is an unexpected advantage to drying your clothes at such great heights—heat rises so your clothes will get the additional drying help thanks to the nature of science. How cool is that?
In the scope of doing laundry, not much is more annoying than washing and drying button-downs and blouses just to have them end up in a wrinkled mess. This hanging rod takes advantage of the space between two cabinets and is installed close to the laundry unit, which means that you'll have hangers handy for when those precious shirts come out of the dryer. You may even be able to say goodbye to the dry cleaner, saving you more time and money in the long run. See more over at House Beautiful.
Best Laundry Room Hack: Install Ready-to-Assemble Storage
One of the easiest, smartest, and cheapest solutions for an instantly better-looking, functioning laundry room is an off-the-shelf cabinet procured from your favorite big box stores like IKEA or Home Depot. Simply measure the space and find the unit that fits within it. You can dress it up with moldings and the like to make it appear more built-in but it doesn't need to have those fancy details. Add a shelf above the laundry machines for easy access to laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
Do your favorite local candy store a solid and stock up on delectable delights from their aisles this Halloween. And if you’ve already bought your give-away stash, we suggest sneaking over to treat yourself from one of these Atlanta sugar shacks. Keep reading for our favorite Atlanta candy stores, below.
Collier Candy Co.
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Inside Ponce City Market, this sweet shop with a vintage feel—right down to the squeaky floorboards—has an impressive collection of old-fashioned confections (remember Boston Baked Beans?) alongside some more interesting options.
Even Sweeter: Feeling adventurous? Try the Seattle Chocolate Company's milk chocolate truffle bar.
Ponce City Market 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE Online:colliercandy.com
Chef Brulee’s chocolate store offers 38 of the most beautiful, delicious artisan chocolates you will ever taste. You have to try them all, but if you can only pick one, don't miss out on the leopard-dusted creamsicle chocolate.
Even Sweeter: They make custom cakes, so if you're in the market, make a trip to the store to see what they can do.
1140 Alpharetta Street #500 Roswell 404-953-0369 Online:chefbrulee.com
This whimsical candy store makes homemade gummy bears—everything from pineapple to grapefruit and even champagne for the grown-ups. Decadent truffles, old-fashioned soda and other candies can be purchased to satisfy your sweet tooth. Kids will love peering into the glass display to pick out their favorite pieces. Lolli & Pops carries sweet treats from around the world and some made locally.
Even sweeter: Pick up a gift tin for your friends with a sweet tooth. It makes the perfect hostess gift.
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE Perimeter Mall 770-551-7120 Online:lolliandpops.com
Sugar Factory Atlanta
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Sugar Factory’s 800-square-foot Midtown Atlanta retail confectionary features a signature floor-to-ceiling candy wall with more than 500 types of sweet treats, including a selection of novelty and bulk candy like the brand’s world-famous Couture Pops. Completing the confectionary, the café will offer coffees, hot chocolate, frozen hot chocolate, homemade specialty rainbow doughnuts and pastries, in addition to homemade gelato and ice cream.
Even sweeter: Check out the gummy bear chandelier before you go.
1080 Peachtree Street NE Midtown 470-428-4395 Online:sugarfactory.com
When it’s cold outside you turn to soup. The next time you need to warm up make this Kale, White Bean & Sausage Soup that comes to us from Simran and Stacie at a Little Yumminess. The versatile and easy soup rocks the veggies and serves 12-14, which means there’s almost always leftovers to slurp up the next day.
Kale, White Bean & Sausage Soup adapted from Frances Mayes from Everyday in Tuscany (Zuppa di Cavolo Nero, Cannellini e Salsicce)
Serves 12 to 14 (half it if required)
Ingredients
2 Italian sausages, skins removed and meat crumbled
4 tbsps olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 quarts chicken stock
6 thyme sprigs
1 bunch of dinosaur kale
4 cups cooked cannellini beans (dried beans best but I often use canned)
Method
1. Saute the crumbled sausage in the olive oil till browned and remove from pan.
2. In the same pan, saute the onions, thyme and garlic until softened
3. Add the chicken stock to a big pot. Bring to a boil and add the kale and cover and simmer for 15 minutes
4. Add the cooked sausage and beans and simmer for another 15 minutes
5. Ta Da!
This is a guest post from our friends Simran and Stacie at a Little Yumminess. Photo courtesy of Little Yumminess. Be sure to visit their blog for more fab, kid-friendly recipes!
I'm a Disney loving, Target obsessed, mom of 3 from the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm part stay-at-home mom mixed with a dash of blogger and YouTube vlogger.
As a mom of three, I’ve come to know many different products throughout the years for both parents and kids. While I’m not an expert, these are products that I cannot live without. Not only have they made my life easier, but either I love them, my husband loves them, or my kids love them. As a mom to kids in three different age groups, these are products that are useful for a mom with kids from the newborn stage to 5-years-old so the majority of these should be useful for a long while. If you don’t already have these products in your home, you will definitely want them after checking out this list.
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Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine
The sound machine for all ages!
$59.99
This sound machine and night light combo is perfect for kids of all ages. My kids love it for all the sound and color options, I love it because you can control it from your smartphone.
Instant Vortex Air Fryer 4-in-1 Forget the stove and conventional oven, this air fryer not only air fries, but it bakes, roasts, and reheats too. I also love that it basically cuts my time in the kitchen down in half. I can spend less time cooking and more time with my family.
This is the one baby product I wish I had during my first two pregnancies. It’s easy to use and super useful for breastfeeding moms. Forget about the electric breast pump, this silicone pump does all the work without all the cords.
These versatile bags are great not only for snacks, but for small toys, electronics, and more. You’ll be saving the planet with these reusable bags, and there’s so many cute designs to choose from. Just wash and reuse!
The Instant Pot is another appliance mom needs to make cooking so much easier. Not only is it multi-functional, but it also cooks fast and saves you time in the kitchen. And the easy clean-up makes it even better.
Traveling with kids is so much easier when you have the Mi Fold. It’s compact size makes it easy to bring with you wherever you go. And it’s sleek design is not only convenient, but it’s safe and secure as well.
Another product I wish I had with my first two kids. This shusher really is a miracle worker. All it does is make shush noises for 15-30 minutes, and your kid will just fall asleep. Works on my baby so hopefully it will on yours too!
Even if you don’t use Avent bottles, this drying rack is solid. It doesn’t fall apart, it holds 8 bottles plus their parts, and it doesn’t take up so much space on your kitchen counter.
Make a warm baby bottle instantly with this easy to use formula dispenser. Think a Keurig coffee maker but for baby formula. No need to mix, shake, or measure to make your baby’s bottle. This is another product I wish I had in the past!
If there’s one product that has saved me during the pandemic, it’s this bouncer. It’s easy to set-up either indoors or outdoors, and it’s popular for kids of all ages. You want to get your kids tired before nap time? Just take out the bouncer for instant fun.
Are you as obsessed with the OXO Tot collection as we are? Good news! This OXO sale offers 20% off their super practical and super cute Tot collection through January 18 and we’ve got the full scoop. Scroll down to shop our favorites like the easy-to-store baby bath tub and the stylish and functional Sprout Chair.
OXO Sprout Chair
If there's anything that tops our list from this collection, it's the Sprout Chair. This award-winning chair grows with them, converting from a highchair to a youth chair.
You'll love how easily this booster seat cleans up after a meal. It was designed with a soft, removable cushion, as well as a high back and sides, to make any grown-up chair comfortable for your little one.
One thing that really takes over when you have a baby is all the STUFF. We love how you can collapse and store this tub out of the way so it doesn't take over your bathroom. It can be used with babies and toddlers, up to 18 months. It includes a quick-release, dual-sided drain that can be accessed without having to take baby out first.
Make mealtime a little less messy with this pack of comfy-for-baby Roll-Up Bibs. Each Bib has a wide, food-safe pocket to catch stray crumbs (so they don’t fall into baby’s lap!), and a soft fabric section at the top to protect against spills and splatters (so your favorite tee can stay in rotation!).
Save on counter space with this drying rack that goes vertical. The angled pegs hold cups and bottles at just the right angle for thorough drying, while the top and base are perfect for drying small parts like valves, or even pacifiers.
This practical choice is a must-buy for parents as you can easily wash all the tiny baby stuff like bottle nipples, sippy cup parts, straws and removable valves without them getting lost in your dishwasher.
No matter what stage you're at, OXO has you covered from sippy cups to straw cups to water bottles. They're easy to take apart and clean at the end of the day.
If you are getting to the potty training phase, CONGRATS! This easy-to-clean Potty Chair makes potty training easier for everyone. The non-slip base keeps the Potty in place while in use, and the smooth surfaces and side handles make cleaning the inner bowl a cinch.