I took my son to occupational therapy for his picky eating, and here’s how it went

by Caroline Siegrist | Sep 13, 2021 | Tips + Tricks

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...

5 kitchen organization tips for those of us who need to refresh our space

by Caroline Siegrist | Aug 30, 2021 | Tips + Tricks, Shopping Finds

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...

The best way to clean your kids’ lunch boxes in the age of Covid: It’s easier than you think.

by Kate Etue | Aug 12, 2021 | Tips + Tricks, Back to School

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...

How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.

by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Jul 5, 2021 | Party!, Tips + Tricks

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

by Kate Etue | Jul 1, 2021 | Tips + Tricks

When I found out that Terracycle and Calphalon have partnered on a new program to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, I immediately joined. (NOTE: You must now purchase a Zero Waste Box to recycle these items.) We’ve been talking about somme of the...

Try these 7 tricks to lighten up your favorite summer desserts

by Kate Etue | Jun 7, 2021 | Recipes, Party!, Tips + Tricks

Oh hey, scorching summer weather, you’re just the thing we needed to bring on the summer desserts! In other words, I’m making a quick switch from baked goods and heavy chocolate cakes to some lighter summer dessert recipes that taste like summer is here....