Breakfast on the Go: Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal

Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal – this is brilliant if you’ve ever tried to cook a nice hardy oatmeal for your kids on a school morning – it can be time consuming and (for me) messy. These can be prepared Sunday for the entire week. The premise is to add all dry ingredients to the jar […]

Our Favorite 35+ Holiday Cookie Recipes

Here are some of our TipsFromTown staff’s favorite Holiday Treats. Happy Baking and Happy Holidays from our TipsFromTown Family! 1. Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies. 2. Emily’s Luscious Lemon Squares 3. Stained Glass Cut-Out Cookies 4. GLUTEN-FREE Peanut Butter Kisses 5. Candy Canes & White Chocolate Peppermint Bark 6. Pinwheel Cookies 7. Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with Pistachio Glaze 8. Magic Layer Bars 9. A (Skinny) Magic Layer Bar 10. Holiday […]

Iva’s Oatmeal Mask for Oily Skin

The best ingredients are always organic and often the ones you already have in your kitchen. This mask is perfect to help prevent and tackle oily skin. It was created by Iva Sebestyan, owner of Flora’s Cottage in Ridgewood. Also Read: 8 Tips for Making the Most of Your Mask Ingredients 1/3 cup of oatmeal 1 teaspoon of honey few drops of freshly […]

Crumbly Apple Pie Bars

What do you get when you layer buttery shortbread, luscious apple filling and nutty-streusel topping onto a cookie sheet? A sweet dessert that is out-of-this-world!

Overnight Cinnamon Oatmeal with Honey & Chia Seeds

Here’s an easy, healthy breakfast for busy mornings–you can even eat it on-the-go. Ingredients 1 cup(s) uncooked oats 1 cup(s) low-fat milk 1 teaspoon(s) chia seeds (Find out why chia is good for you!) 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon 1/2 cup(s) bananas, sliced 1/4 cup(s) creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon(s) honey Directions Layer all […]

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Flax Seed Bars with Sea Salt

Another healthy and delicious recipe from pediatrician and foodie, Reshma Shah of The Family Table. These bars are great for an afternoon pick me up, a quick breakfast on the go or a sweet treat for dessert. Ingredients 2 cups old fashioned oats ½  cup walnuts ¼  cup ground flax seed ½  teaspoon cinnamon pinch of […]

Amy’s Gluten-Free Oatmeal Bake

I came across this recipe the other day but had to make a few changes. It’s a delicious, healthy snack or breakfast and you can make ahead and freeze in single portions if you like. My kids love it as well. I made a few of them to give to...

Almond Protein Balls

Packed with the good stuff, try these awesome grab and go snacks.

Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal

Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal  – this is brilliant if you’ve ever tried to cook a nice hardy oatmeal for your kids on a cold school morning – it can be time consuming and (for me) messy. These can be prepared Sunday for the entire week. The premise is to add all dry ingredients to the jar […]

Jumbo Breakfast Cookies

These ginormous cookies are loaded with stuff.  Cheerios, oatmeal, chocolate chips, peanut butter and the kitchen sink! I don’t know how healthy they are but better than half the stuff our kids eat. A great dose of fiber(oatmeal) and...