Kenzie Mastroe

New York

Senior Food and Lifestyle Editor at SheKnows

editor @sheknows | writer | adventure enthusiast | space nerd | wannabe ghost hunter

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Articles

This Mexican Resort Is Packed With So Many Teen Activities, Kids Will Want to *Actually* Put Their Phones Down

2 weeks ago | sheknows.com | Kenzie Mastroe

If you’ve ever tried to plan a family vacation for teens and tweens, you probably know finding a destination with enough intriguing activities, events, and spaces for your kids feels like searching for a unicorn. But after a recent stay at the Hilton Vallarta Riviera in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I am happy to report that the mythical family-friendly destination you’ve been searching for actually exists and is even engaging enough to make teens want to leave their phones in the room.
Costco's Most Underrated Products 2025

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kenzie Mastroe

If there’s one thing parents of teens know for sure, Costco runs are more of a survival strategy than just shopping trips. With seemingly bottomless stomachs roaming your house and raiding your pantry, bulk buying is less optional and more of a necessity. But while you’re stocking up on granola bars, protein shakes, and other teen snacks and staples, you might be missing some absolute game-changing grocery items hiding in plain sight.
Target Teams Up With Kate Spade For Its Biggest Designer Collab Yet & Most Pieces Are Under $15

3 weeks ago | sheknows.com | Kenzie Mastroe

Target is about to launch one of its largest limited-time collections ever, partnering with global lifestyle brand kate spade new york on a massive 300-piece collection spanning fashion (women’s, kids’, and baby apparel with extended sizing and adaptive styles), home décor, and entertaining essentials.
An Exclusive Look Inside Emily Ley's Fridge

3 weeks ago | sheknows.com | Kenzie Mastroe

When the queen of simplification opens her refrigerator, you know it’s going to be more than just storage space—it’s a carefully curated sanctuary of intentional living. As the creator of the Simplified® brand, the writer of the world’s #1 parenting Substack, and author of the newly released The Simplified Cookbook, Emily Ley brings her signature organizational magic right into the heart of her kitchen.
Pesto Pasta Recipes Perfect for Spring

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristine Cannon |Kenzie Mastroe

If we’re being honest, getting teenagers to eat anything that doesn’t come from a drive-thru window should be considered a superpower. But what if I told you about a magical green sauce that might turn your kitchen into the hottest new dinner spot? If you haven’t already met, allow me to introduce you to pesto: a vibrant, flavor-packed hero that can transform ordinary pasta into something so delicious, your teens might actually look up from their phones to tell you how much they enjoy it.
Best High-Protein Cereals 2025

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kenzie Mastroe

How many times has getting your teen to eat a nutritious breakfast felt like negotiating a complex international treaty? Those days might be over. Welcome to 2025, where high-protein foods have gone from niche health trend to absolute mainstream must-have, and breakfast cereals are leading the delicious revolution.
Trader Joe's Frozen Food Staples 2025: 16 Items to Keep in Stock

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kenzie Mastroe

If there’s one thing busy parents know for sure, it’s that dinnertime often feels like running a marathon while juggling flaming chainsaws. Between work, school pickups, homework, and that never-ending laundry pile that your teen loves contributing to, cooking an elaborate meal sounds about as realistic as a full eight hours’ worth of sleep. Enter the ultimate parental lifesaver: Trader Joe’s frozen food aisle. Trader Joe’s frozen foods aren’t your grandma’s bland, freezer-burned mystery meals.
3 Ways a Costco Membership Can Save Pet Parents Money

4 weeks ago | sheknows.com | Kenzie Mastroe

I am the proud dog mom of a giant Bernese Mountain Dog named Sully (picture below, you’re welcome). While I can’t say enough great things about him and his big, goofy personality, there is one significant downside to owning a Berner: they’re ridiculously expensive. A few years ago, I tallied up the monthly cost of owning a giant breed dog, and the total shocked me.
I Made the TikTok-Viral Sweet Potato Hot Honey Bowl & Now It's All I Want to Eat

1 month ago | sheknows.com | Kenzie Mastroe

I fear it is time I make a confession: I’ve become completely obsessed with a TikTok recipe. I know, I know—I’m usually skeptical about viral food trends (cloud bread, anyone?), but this sweet potato hot honey bowl has me completely hooked. It all started last week when I kept seeing these colorful bowls popping up on my FYP. The combination seemed odd but intriguing: seasoned ground beef, air-fried sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey.
I Made the TikTok-Viral Sweet Potato Hot Honey Bowl & Now It's All I Want to Eat

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kenzie Mastroe

I fear it is time I make a confession: I’ve become completely obsessed with a TikTok recipe. I know, I know—I’m usually skeptical about viral food trends (cloud bread, anyone?), but this sweet potato hot honey bowl has me completely hooked. It all started last week when I kept seeing these colorful bowls popping up on my FYP. The combination seemed odd but intriguing: seasoned ground beef, air-fried sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey.