THIS WEEK IN M.O.M…Do your kids love to play dress up? It seems like every child at one time or another becomes obsessed with the popular play time activity of dress up! It must be the magic of make believe that intrigues them because when they put on that pink tutu they become a ballerina. Or when they don that hat and tie, they become daddy. No matter who your child pretends to be when they dress up, it's wonderful to watch as parents. We've gathered some home videos of kids being kids and dressing up as anyone else!

Do your kids love to play dress up? What do they dress up as? Leave us a comment below and share your stories with us!

Every once in a while, your child says something that makes you feel like a total mommy rock star.

Last night, tired and wondering what I could possibly make for dinner, I improvised this pasta dish with what I had on hand in the fridge. Much to my surprise dinner was received with, "Mommy, this is the best dinner you've ever made!" Wow. It felt like winning the Academy Award of home cooking. High marks, to be sure. Either that, or my regular culinary output leaves much to be desired by my 4 year old's "advanced" palate…hmm. Anyway, I pride myself on serving as much real, non-processed food as my schedule and budget allows, and this dinner was simple, quick and apparently, the best thing I've ever made!

Best Dinner Mommy Ever Made

In case you are experiencing that oh-so-familiar loss of what to make for dinner, here's a simple one pot dish you can try:

The "Best Dinner Mommy Ever Made" Pasta

5 pieces of bacon, cut into small strips

½ an onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M… we're giving you tips on how to make your next grocery shopping trip a little easier! Those grocery aisles can seem never ending when you're toting around hungry kids, so watch as our host Diane Mizota takes her son to the store to share tips on how to get in and out quickly with everything on your list!

What are your savvy shopping tips? Share them with us by leaving a comment below…

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M… we're giving you tips on how to make your next grocery shopping trip a little easier! Those grocery aisles can seem never ending when you're toting around hungry kids, so watch as our host Diane Mizota takes her son to the store to share tips on how to get in and out quickly with everything on your list!

What are your savvy shopping tips? Share them with us by leaving a comment below…

Some may call it a signature look, some may call it a fashion rut, but having a uniform takes all the "what am I going to wear?" stress out of getting dressed in the morning. Marc Jacobs has a uniform. So does Vera Wang. Even Karl Lagerfeld has one. If fashion icons have uniforms, then moms can too!

Looking around at my most stylish friends, I've noticed some mom uniforms that inspire me. My friend Lela Lee, a cartoonist and mom of 2, always looks cute and casually hip in a black shirt, cargo pants (bought from the men's section!) and flats or flip flops.

Mom Uniform- black shirt and cargo pants.

Joie, mom of 2 and Pilates instructor, consistently rocks Lululemon pants and blousy, slightly hippie-ish tees over tanks.

Mom Uniform- comfy pants and loose top over a tank.

When not working, my mom uniform consists of a grey or blue t-shirt, jeans and sneakers. Hardly sends the pulse racing, but I am clothed and everything can be put in the washing machine. Mission accomplished. Any way you style it, I don't veer far from this formula because I know I can change it

Watch as one Dad captures video of his two messy sons at lunchtime. This funny parenting moment begs us to ask the question…are two babies messier than one? It's only been a few days since the twins' parents posted Oren and Oscar's lunch online, and already this home video has been seen by over 75,000 of you. Guess moms and dads everywhere can relate to what feeding time fiascos like this one can bring to the table!

What is the messiest food your children eat? Share your story with us below…

So much fun! This week I hosted my first This Week in M.O.M Twitter chat (@DianeMizota and @ThisWeekinMom)and got to tweeting with some really great moms about how they celebrate Valentine's Day as a family. We talked about how much to spend, how to save, crafts, cooking, candy bans at school and keeping romance alive…read on for some of the best tips and ideas from our chat.

Valentine's Day Fun

How do you celebrate Valentine's Day as a family?...

One fun way to celebrate was brought up by @AnEverydayJen who puts little gifts on her children's nightstands for them to wake up to. Just little things like books, art supplies or even a little candy.

Another great idea is to buy a simple heart shaped cookie cutter that can be used to make heart-shaped pancakes, eggs, cookies, sandwiches… and even hamburgers to get into the Vday spirit! (thanks @pittsbrgh24 and @lynlomasi)

And aren't holidays supposed to be about the sentiment and not the stuff? Here are some tweets to inspire us to just

THIS WEEK IN M.O.M…Love is in the air, so we've gathered some home videos of kids sharing their thoughts on love and marriage. It looks like cupid has hit these little ones early. Watch and enjoy!

Does your child have a Valentine? Leave us a comment below and share your story with us!