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Sugar Free Cheesecake

 Who doesn’t love cheesecake?  This easy sugar free cheesecake recipe is great for keeping your carbs in check.  If you are following the diabetic diet during your pregnancy or just want to keep your sugar intake under control, this is a great holiday favorite with under 30 carbs per serving. » Read more

Sugar Free Lemon Bars

Are you a sweet tooth looking for a sugar-free fix? This recipe is great for moms who have gestational diabetes. It's low carb, low sugar, and made with real lemons. Sugar Free Lemon Bars Ingredients: (Makes about 20 bars; approximately 175 calories & 21 carbs per serving.) » Read more

Multi-colored Rice Krispie Treats

This treat is not only colorful and fun, it is actually fairly low in carbs too.  It's the perfect treat for pregnant moms with gestational diabetes.  Make these multi-colored Rice Krispie squares for your next holiday get together. » Read more

Low Carb Peppermint Cupcakes

Vanilla peppermint cupcakes -  yum!  These low carb cupcakes are the perfect winter dessert for the diabetic mom.   They taste great with a cup of warm peppermint tea. Peppermint Cupcakes Ingredients: (Makes about 2 dozen cupcakes; approximately 160 calories & 16 carbs per serving) » Read more

10 Simple Food Substitutions to Get Bikini Ready

By Chef Susan Irby, Author of Substitute Yourself Skinny

Bikini season is just around the corner! There's still time to get in  top bikini shape and what tastier way than with these easy, simple,  and delicious substitutions. Great tasting food doesn't have to be  bland, boring, and flavorless. As the Bikini Chef, my food philosophy  is fresh, fresh, fresh. » Read more

Mother's Day: A Colorful Celebration

By JustMommies

Mothers can be lovely, sweet, tart, sassy, and come in as many colors as the rainbow - hence this amazing Mother's Day cake, baked with love by i am baker! To all of the amazing moms out there - enjoy this colorful inspiration and recipe! » Read more

Quick Meals for Busy Women

By Jan Fulcher, Compass Home Life Expert

Recipes and strategies for quick work night meals » Read more

Snazzy Lunch Box Ideas

By Stephanie Gallagher

Say Goodbye to Ho-Hum Lunches with These Gourmet Treats They want something more exciting than bologna and cheese. You want them to have something more nutritious than a Pop-Tart. Is there any way to spice up the kids lunches that doesn’t require an hour of advance preparation? You bet! » Read more

School Lunch Ideas

Sometimes it feels like you’re life is on repeat: packing the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich and juice box in your child’s lunch everyday. When the school weeks drag on and your taste buds get bored, try these sandwich alternatives: » Read more

Cool School Lunches

By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers, www.FreshBaby.com

As you know by now, all parents have a different idea of what is healthy food and what is not. For years, you have had the opportunity to hand select and monitor what your child eats for lunch. Now it is time to test their ability. It is only natural for your child's eyes to wander and notice, and be envious of, what the other kids are eating. » Read more