Easy, family friendly dinners for busy nights | 2021 Meal plan ideas #36
It's been a busy week at my house: kids coming and going, appointments, schooling...my energy level for cooking has been (ahem) low. In fact, I'm currently testing different, exciting ways to tell my family, "Leftovers, again!" So, with that in mind I've looked up...
12 savory apple dinner recipes for fall
Whether you spend a day apple picking in the orchards or just can't resist the bags of apples at your local farmer's market, it's easy to get overrun in apples at this time of year. And after making pie, crumble, crisp, and even trying all these twists on apple pie,...
Easy meals to help transition into fall | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #35
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the chill in the air, the color of the leaves, and the change in the menu (and I'm not talking about pumpkin spice). It's not quite time for heavy stews and roasts just yet, but my family does start to ask for more...
I took my son to occupational therapy for his picky eating, and here’s how it went
Does anyone remember Jan's evaluation of Michael from The Office? "I've run out of carrots. I've run out of sticks. Michael has one again proven himself to be an unmanageable employee." After years of trying to feed my picky eater, I started thinking about that line...
5 weeknight dinners that make great lunches the next day | Meal Plan Ideas #34
My kids have always preferred to take leftovers from dinner the night before for school lunch the next day. Now that we are finally back in school, it's time to get back into meal planning for leftovers (I'm not going to lie folks, after 18 months of having everyone...
Kitchen aprons that bring the soul
We're on week two of nightly family dinners. That also means I'm on week two of washing food splatter out of my clothes from cooking these nightly family dinners. So when Liz shared these fabulous aprons from soulPhoodie, it was like she was in my house, watching me...
Need school lunch ideas for older kids? Grab a mason jar!
This school year, along with tossing lunchmeat, cheese, and crackers into a container for a quick charcuterie-style lunch, I'm also going to use some of the mason jars I have for work and school lunches. But rather than just throw a bunch of stuff in a jar and hope it...
5 meals featuring September seasonal produce | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #33
Do you remember? All of the produce in September? (My apologies to both you reader and to Earth, Wind and Fire, but I pretty much sing everything to the tune of "Do You Remember" for this entire month). September is one of the greatest months for produce IMO. The...
3 challah recipes to help celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a little extra sweetness
Shanah tovah! So, let's talk challah recipes, shall we? Rosh Hashanah begins this year at sundown, Monday, September 6, lasts until sundown Wednesday. This two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year will be extra special this year for families and friends who may be...
All of our favorite Labor Day recipe ideas, in one handy place!
This post has been updated for 2021 Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to that healthy reset on Tuesday, because this long weekend is all about these delicious Labor Day recipe ideas. Even if your kids are back in school, chances are you've still...
5 kitchen organization tips for those of us who need to refresh our space
After so much time at home with the kids this past year, let's just say that my kitchen is not its best self right now. (Neither are the parents here, but that's another story!) So I've been gathering tips, tricks, and products for reorganizing my workspace, and I...
Easy weeknight meals from a simple, tasty pasta dish to a 5-ingredient chicken sandwich | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #32
Easy weeknight meals seem to be exactly what's called for right now whether school has started for your kids or not. It seems a bit surreal that we are cruising right into the last week of August, and I think I can speak for everyone when I paraphrase the Dead to say,...
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I took my son to occupational therapy for his picky eating, and here’s how it went
Does anyone remember Jan's evaluation of Michael from The Office? "I've run out of carrots. I've run out of sticks. Michael has one again proven himself to be an unmanageable employee." After years of trying to feed my picky eater, I started thinking about that...
5 kitchen organization tips for those of us who need to refresh our space
After so much time at home with the kids this past year, let's just say that my kitchen is not its best self right now. (Neither are the parents here, but that's another story!) So I've been gathering tips, tricks, and products for reorganizing my workspace, and I...
The best way to clean your kids’ lunch boxes in the age of Covid: It’s easier than you think.
In the past, we've written about how to clean our kids lunch boxes safely, say if a banana gets left in there over the weekend or a container of spaghetti somehow gets tossed back in without a lid. But this year, we may be pulling out a lunchbox that hasn't been...
How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.
Summer’s here! That means I'm thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
We found the easiest new way to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, right from home
When I found out that Terracycle and Calphalon have partnered on a new, absolutely free program to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, I immediately joined. We've been talking about somme of the increasingly eco-friendly changes we've all been making in...
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Easy, family friendly dinners for busy nights | 2021 Meal plan ideas #36
It's been a busy week at my house: kids coming and going, appointments, schooling...my energy level for cooking has been (ahem) low. In fact, I'm currently testing different, exciting ways to tell my family, "Leftovers, again!" So, with that in mind I've looked up...
12 savory apple dinner recipes for fall
Whether you spend a day apple picking in the orchards or just can't resist the bags of apples at your local farmer's market, it's easy to get overrun in apples at this time of year. And after making pie, crumble, crisp, and even trying all these twists on apple...
Need school lunch ideas for older kids? Grab a mason jar!
This school year, along with tossing lunchmeat, cheese, and crackers into a container for a quick charcuterie-style lunch, I'm also going to use some of the mason jars I have for work and school lunches. But rather than just throw a bunch of stuff in a jar and hope...
5 meals featuring September seasonal produce | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #33
Do you remember? All of the produce in September? (My apologies to both you reader and to Earth, Wind and Fire, but I pretty much sing everything to the tune of "Do You Remember" for this entire month). September is one of the greatest months for produce IMO. The...
3 challah recipes to help celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a little extra sweetness
Shanah tovah! So, let's talk challah recipes, shall we? Rosh Hashanah begins this year at sundown, Monday, September 6, lasts until sundown Wednesday. This two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year will be extra special this year for families and friends who may...
