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Parenthood is like no other journey you've ever had before. Preparing for the arrival of a new family member is an exciting yet challenging experience. Among the many tasks on an expectant parent's to-do list, setting up a baby registry often falls to the wayside. However, creating a comprehensive ...
About six months ago, my family and I went to see Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience and were blown away by the visuals. We recently had a similar experience with the new exhibit, Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience. The exhibit features over 400 of Claude Monet's famous works of art in ...
When it comes to Jewish cuisine, one dish stands out as a true classic - brisket. The tender, flavorful, and slow-cooked beef brisket has become a staple at Jewish family gatherings, holidays, and celebrations. My father passed away the end of March of 2022 and I try to honor his memory by making ...
Here at The Mama Maven, we mourn the victims of Hamas's Terrorist Strikes in Israel. So many people have messaged us via social and asked us how to help. This list will be edited in real time and if you want to send any resources our way to promote, please email at themamamaven At ...
Confused as to what the differences are between the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker? I was too. While I bought the Ninja CREAMi Breeze this summer and loved it, unfortunately, it broke a few weeks ago and I decided to upgrade to the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 because I wanted more ...
If you read my Peach Sorbet recipe, you know I am obsessed with my new Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker and I whipped up a Mixed Berry Sorbet. While I am busy testing out recipes, this is one of my favorite sorbets. This one is pretty simple. You need mixed berries (I used a blend of frozen ...
This post contains affiliate links. I make money when readers purchase items through my links. So, maybe you like ice cream a lot. Or sorbet. Or milkshakes, or fro-yo. Maybe you've seen the Ninja CREAMI Ice Cream Makers all over social media (hello CREAMI-Tok) and you've decided you want one ...
When I was in Israel in 2017, we went out for dinner in Tel Aviv one night. I was Dr. Deborah Gilboa (https://askdoctorg.com/) and one of her kids and we had the most delicious roasted cauliflower with tahini. It was roasted in a clay oven and probably one of the best things I've ever eaten in my ...
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for more information. Summer's coming around and if you don't have a handy dandy campfire to make S'mores, then your air fryer will do! S'mores are so named because you'll always want some more! I spent so many years at ...
Who loves chicken tenders? We do and making them in the air fryer is so much better. I love to use interesting spice blends (we all know my love of Za'atar) and I spiced these no breading chicken tenders with Green Goddess Seasoning from Trader Joe's. The Green Goddess Seasoning contains minced ...
My family loves breaded fish -- since I prefer to make most things in my air fryer, it was a natural move to start air frying it. But, while I was able to master breaded chicken, I had issues with air frying breaded flounder and other fish. It just seems to fall apart. I prefer air frying to ...
My father passed away this week. Avery Stephen Johnson always had a story, was brilliant and could also argue for days. He preferred to go by the name Stephen and always told us that his mother was confused after his birth and meant to name him Stephen Avery. Of course Avery is a cool, trendy name ...
I am not a medical professional, but a parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. I am my child's primary caregiver and I was trained by our Endocrinologist's office, but this no way qualifies me to give medical advice. If you have an issue with your child's Type 1 Diabetes care, please reach out to ...
We dropped my son at diabetes camp recently and while I've been to sleepaway camp for years and my daughter has also been at that sleepaway camp, diabetes camp is slightly different. It's still a sleepaway camp but it's a great place for children who have Type 1 Diabetes to go and still have that ...
If you love Israeli or Middle Eastern food, chances are you're already a fan of Za'atar (you might spell it Zaatar) - which is a spice blend containing toasted sesame seeds, thyme, marjoram, coriander, oregano. Last week I picked up Trader Joe's Za'atar Seasoning Blend and loved it. I had some ...
This post is sponsored by Epson. As always, all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post. Ever take a trip to Philadelphia with your kids? Epson recently asked my family and I to check out Crayola IDEAWorks at the Franklin Institute in Philly recently and it was amazing. I'm ...
This post contains affiliate links.I'm a huge fan of lentils, especially lentil soups. But since I adore my Instant Pot, could I adapt my favorite red lentil soup recipe for it? Why yes, I could totally make Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup and it came out fantastic. This is based on a recipe that my ...
This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own. I love cooking for my family. Were upstate at my in-laws' house for the month of July and cooking for seven people wasn't easy. Eggplant Parmesan is something my family adores, but it's a lot of work. By using liquid egg ...
Updated January 2022. There are some pictures from our visit in December of 2019 and you wouldn't see anyone masked or distancing in those photos. After a really long fall and as winter started, I wanted to take a breather with my daughter and celebrate her 14th birthday. We were up at my ...
Recently my sister-in-law made this super amazing quinoa salad. I'm the first to admit that I'm not a fan of the superfood, but the way that L made it was absolutely wonderful. As in everyone enjoyed it, even my picky eaters. Why? Because it had cucumbers, feta, and tomatoes in it - and served cold, ...
This post contains affiliate links. Contrary to popular belief, making a turkey is always in style. My father, for no apparent reason will just whip up a turkey with all the trimmings on a whim. However, I just don't have the same inclination. Making things in my instant pot or air fryer has ...
This is not a sponsored post, but does contain affiliate links. I'm linking to products I used so it may help you pack for your child. I do get a small commission if you buy through my links, but it doesn't affect your purchase price. So my middle child is off to sleepaway camp soon. As in a few ...
This post contains affiliate links. We all know we need fruits and veggies, but even as a fruit and veggie lover, I find myself struggling to get my daily share. Imagine being a really picky kid and it becomes even worse! Imagine having three kids and a husband that are picky eaters (yes, that's ...
Foodwise, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! But after a few days, the thought of eating AGAIN, isn't as appetizing. So make Turkey Soup! This is based on my Uncle Bob's recipe, which was originally my grandmother Rosalind Johnson's recipe. The recipe calls for using the bones from the turkey to ...
Saag Paneer is one of my favorite Indian dishes. The combination of spinach and cheese is absolutely delicious. However, I have to be careful with dairy, as I am lactose sensitive. My husband kept this in mind and decided to make it for me using tofu instead of cheese and making his own cream using ...
Planning a road trip over the holidays? It can be really busy on the roads and stressful, so you will want to be ready for your road trip –and making sure you get cash back on gas, grocery stores, and restaurants can be a big savings help. We’ve got some great ideas for holiday travel planning that ...
I've posted about Korean BBQ (Barbecue) before -- my former neighbor Helen had taught me to make it ten years ago. While I don't always use my former neighbor's recipe for the Korean BBQ sauce (https://www.themamamaven.com/love-korean-bbq-korean-bbq-short-ribs-recipe-kalbi/), it remains ...
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There are affiliate links within the post. Updated 2023. Looking for kosher dairy/pareve lunch ideas for kids? While I am not kosher, many friends and my brother-in-law's family are, plus my children have attended kosher schools in the ...
With kids with Type 1 Diabetes, Halloween can be a bit tricky. When my son was first diagnosed 6 years ago, I stressed about it also and it turned out not to be a big deal. There are challenges and concerns that come with the holiday season. In this blog post, I want to share some tips and tricks ...
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