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Delilicious: Monster Candy Eyeballs
I know it is only a short while before my lil ones come home with bags of treats, so I wanted to try to make my own candy! Epicurious had a great recipe for a frightful version of buckeye candy; traditionally it is a peanut butter ball that is then coated in a thin layer of chocolate. With a little creative dunking and a bag of M&M's, these candies are transformed into a spooky, yet, scrumptious monster eyeball.
Delilicious: Passover-Friendly Choco-Toffee Matzoh
Though some parents do not require their kids to keep Passover's dietary laws, the holiday's central food item — matzoh — is something that can be enjoyed by any tot comfortable eating solid foods. As a replacement for bread, or chametz, matzoh is transformed into many forms throughout the holiday - from matzoh balls (dumplings in soup), and farfel (stuffing) to matzoh brei (omelette) and desserts. In an effort to transform a sheet of matzoh into a sweet Passover snack, a friend and her baker-in-training got to work on some choco-toffee matzoh that allowed him to use his preschool creativity when adding toppings to the scrumptious treat.
Does Chocolate Ward Off Pregnancy Complications?
Give in to that chocolate craving, the dark decadent sweet may be more than just a treat!
New research suggests that it may ward off preeclampsia, a pregnancy condition that is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure, excessive weight gain, protein in urine and other symptoms.
According to a Reuters article about the findings: Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is rich in a chemical called theobromine, which stimulates the heart, relaxes smooth muscle and dilates blood vessels, and has been used to treat chest pain, high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries, Dr.
Suck It Up! Get Instant Chocolate Milk From a Straw
A few months ago, I told you guys about straws that help flavor milk. We finally got our hands on some and wanted to let you know what we thought. The straws come in packs of six and are available in three flavors: banana, strawberry and chocolate.
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Bringing Sexy Back: Afrodisiac Chocolates
For many people, a big New Year's resolution is giving up sweets — chocolate in particular. You might consider bending the rules in the name of romance by trying an Afrodisiac chocolate bar, which could send you and your partner into a pleasurable oblivion.
The sensual chocolates come in four flavors: Passion Fruit Mango Black Sesame, French Rose Persimmon, Kiwi Lime Pistachio Sea Salt, and Lemon Ginger Cayenne.
ECOWEEN: Endangered Species Chocolates
Make Ecoween extra decadent with some delicious fair trade treats. Endangered Species Chocolate offers kid-friendly ethically traded candy. Their organic chocolate bars ($2) feature pictures of endangered animals on their recycled wrappers and list conservation tips.
Lil Links: Make Your Own Holiday Calendars
- DIY holiday calendars — Alpha Mom
- David Beckham wears his heart on his feet — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Robin Thicke and Paula Patton pick baby names — Celebrity Baby Blog
- ADHD: How to identify & treat the symptoms — Parents Ask
- Do you make your kids dress up for the holidays? — CafeMom
- Court rules parents must vaccinate their child — ParentDish
- Brawl breaks out at Chuck E. Cheese — MomLogic
- 10 ways to shake up date night — Health
- 9 chocolate gifts — Parenting
Sugarbabies Through the Seasons
You might have noticed the grocery shelves are full of chocolate turkeys and red, white and green candies already. In line with their sweet treat selection, we here on LilSugar are ready to showcase your yummy holiday babes! Take old pictures of your precious lil Thanksgiving turkeys or the wee ones dressed up in their Christmas best and load them up to the Sugarbabies group!
Did You Change Your Diet Before Conception?
When couples plan conception they generally prepare by tracking ovulation and take all the helpful hints they can get.
I recently stumbled on Cooking to Conceive: Fertility-Boosting Foods & Recipes to Help You Get Pregnant ($17) at the bookstore and was intrigued by the concept. It focuses on healthy dishes filled with veggies that add extra calcium, folate, and antioxidants to your diet (no champagne and oysters, but chocolate makes the cut!).
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