2015

It’s resolution season again and if you’re like most of us, you’ve probably got some ideas about what you’d like to do differently as a parent as we head into a brand new year. Maybe you’d like to commit to becoming more active as a family (so that physical activity becomes part of your kids’ daily routines, something…

Food & Drink

Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheeseball Recipe

PTPADecember 28, 2015

Bacon Lovers Rejoice! This Easy 6-Ingredient Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheeseball Is Sure To Be a Hit At This Years Holiday Party! My Mom's cheeseball was always my favorite snack at any party we had when I was a kid. I remember her making it a lot because it was easy and cheap to make, and just a few ingredients went…

Food & Drink

Mini Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

PTPADecember 24, 2015

This quick and easy Christmas Appetizer for Mini Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms can be made ahead of time and popped in the oven right before you serve them! I prepared all of the ingredients for these Mini Italian Stuffed Mushrooms ahead of time, so that all I have to do is spoon the filling into the mushroom caps, add…

Food & Drink

A Christmassy Spin On Cheesecake – Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites with Gingersnap Crust

PTPADecember 23, 2015

It’s hard to imagine a world without sweet caramel combined with salt. It’s quickly become a favorite flavor combination. The slightly spicy gingersnap cookies with the rich creamy cheesecake and that sweet and salty caramel will make this recipe a favorite at your Christmas party! These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites were inspired from D.J.’s Aunt Cindy’s Cheesecake Recipe. It is…

Food & Drink

Christmas Turkey & Turkey Gravy Recipe

PTPADecember 22, 2015

The turkey usually takes center stage at Thanksgiving. These easy recipes for Herb Roasted Turkey and Perfect Turkey Gravy will shine on your Thanksgiving Dinner table. Here are a few turkey tips to really make your turkey shine this Christmas! Turkey 101 Fresh vs. Frozen Fresh is best. They taste better, but tend to cost more than their frozen counterpart.…

Food & Drink

Christmas Stuffed Shells Recipe

PTPADecember 19, 2015

Stuffed Shells are super easy to make, and use the same "pot cheese" in other recipes like Baked Ziti and Lasagna. Best of all, this recipe makes enough to either feed a family of 6-8 or a family of 4, TWO times! I made a full batch of this recipe, and got dinner with leftovers and then a whole other…

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Holiday Spending Tips

PTPADecember 18, 2015

Its toy shopping time! The most dreaded time of year when you walk through the aisles trying to remember all of the children you need to buy for, who likes what and ensure that you aren’t repeating a gift from last year. By now, some of you will be completely finished your holiday shopping (good for you!) and others……

Lifestyle

To Regift, or Not to Regift?

PTPADecember 17, 2015

Were you given a gift you won’t use? No problem, wrap it up and put a bow on it. So your coworker gave you yet another mug filled with hot chocolate, candy canes, and socks. Maybe it’s the 3rd mug you’ve received this year or maybe you’re looking to stay healthy during the holidays (yeah right). Whatever the reason may…

Food & Drink

Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips

PTPADecember 16, 2015

December 16th is National Chocolate Covered Anything, in case you didn’t know 😉 I welcome any excuse to celebrate chocolate, so this day is a natural fit for me. It is also impeccable timing considering the dessert that I made three times this past weekend was: Chocolate Covered Potato Chips. A perfect combination of salty and sweet, this super easy…

Everyday Parenting

The Results are In: Parenting Styles of the PTPA Community

PTPADecember 14, 2015

We asked our Parent Community to take a quick quiz to determine their parenting style – and the results are in! Haven’t taken the quiz yet? Download the app here and share your result!

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