Survey: Many post children’s names online

How do you protect the anonymity of  your children online? Do you use fake names or nicknames? Or do you use your children’s real names online?
Consumer Reports recently found that among adult social network users, 38% had posted their full birth date, including year. And 45% of those with [...]

Working mom recipes: Spinach, feta and mint frittata

My friend Marie Damania made this, and I couldn’t wait to share the recipe with MomstoWork readers. It really is amazing.
Here’s the recipe and instructions from Marie:
This is a delicious vegetarian frittata. It may not be the quickest recipe to prepare, but it is worth the effort. I’ve seen kids who believe they’re ‘allergic’ to [...]

Kids made it: Peanut Butter Pizza

Here’s a great easy lunch recipie that kids of any age can help make.
Peanut Butter Pizza
You’ll need:
Pocketless Pita bread (white or wheat, your choice)
Peanut Butter or other nut butter
Jelly or Jam
Banana cut into slices (optional)
To prepare:
Take one pita, spread Peanut Butter “sauce” on pita with back of spoon
Dollop with Jelly or jam (can be spread)
Garnish with [...]

Terrific Margarita Pie with Pretzel Crust

Long ago and far away during an earlier life, I was handed down a few good to go recipes from some very noteworthy military wives. This terrific non-alcoholic, no bake Margarita Pie with Pretzel Crust recipe was one of them – and after all of these years, I’m still in awe of everything they [...]

Michelle Obama on work life balance

Michelle Obama’s  speech yesterday on work life balance was so interesting that we’ve posted the entire transcript. It is worth reading.
The first lady:

Acknowledges one income doesn’t cut it anymore
How hard it is for single parents, and that
22 million working women  don’t have a single paid sick day.

Mayflower Hotel
Washington, D.C.

10:26 A.M. EDT
MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  Thank [...]

Little Eggplant Stacks

As a vegetarian, I’m always looking for quick and delicious recipes. This is what I threw together in about 15 minutes last night. It involves some ‘cheating’, if you have more time (lucky you!) you could do the entire recipe from scratch.
Little Eggplant Stacks
You’ll need:
About 4 baby eggplants (find glossy black ones that shouldn’t require [...]

How did you do that shrimp curry with your busy schedule?

I love quick cooking. I like quick writing, too.
So here’s a ten minute recipe that’ll have everyone asking, “Wow, how do you find time to do that on your busy schedule?”
Smile knowingly and mutter something about learning about Indian food when you were traveling there with Mommy back in the day, or it was [...]

Spinach and Feta Frittata

One of the benefits of having a chef for a husband is access to healthy, easy-to-prepare recipes.  The downside is, I’ve had to learn to cook since he’s normally cooking for others.
This spinach and feta frittata takes around 35 minutes from start to finish.  Remember, with a frittata, you can use any ingredients you like (sausage, any veggie, etc.) [...]