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Kid-friendly homemade dinners on a budget | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas
We've heard from our readers how much it helps to factor budgeting into meal planning, and I get it. What's my monthly line-item for chips? is actually something I have asked myself, with four kids at home who all like to eat. A lot. So for this week's meal plan...
Weekly meal plan: Easy dinners that make smart use of leftovers
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here, and we've found some easy meals to get you through the week with recipes that make great use of your leftovers this week. Because why cook twice when you can just cook once? So grab a pen, make your shopping list,...
9 extremely cool Valentine cookies for teens, no cutesie stuff
There are so many wonderfully creative and cool Valentine's Day cookie ideas we've featured over the years (we even have a whole new Pinterest board devoted to Valentine's day treats and recipes) but honestly, I know my teens aren't into the cutesie puns as much as...
These aphrodisiac Valentine’s food gifts guarantee a hot night at home
Aphrodisiacs for Valentine's Day? We believe, we believe! There's some science behind these aphrodisiac Valentine's food gifts, like chocolate increasing blood flow to lots of parts of the body, or oysters providing tons of protein for stamina. Plus, it's just sexy to...
Sexy Valentine’s gifts for fans of The Bear. Because, yes yes YES chef.
If you're looking for sexy Valentine's gifts, fans of The Bear have a whole new realm to explore! I mean in the past we've covered romantic gifts for cooks and of course, plenty of chocolate. But if your new love language (or uh... after-the-kids-are-in-bed language)...
10 sweet, indulgent kitchen projects to do with kids when you’re stuck indoors
When snow days hit we head to the kitchen, whether our kids are toddlers or tweens. Though rumor has it, there are places in the U.S. where the sun is always shining, the air is warm, and the kids are not stuck indoors with a snow day. If you live in one of these...
40 creative heart-shaped foods you can make for Valentine’s Day with one set of cookie cutters
If you're looking to put a little love into your Valentine's Day treats this year, heart-shaped foods are the easiest! Seriously, there's no need to run out and buy a cartful of special ingredients or gadgets; just grab a set of heart-shaped cookie cutters with...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for busy January nights
This week, we're back with a new round of weekly meal plan recommendations: 5 easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy throughout the week. Hopefully we can help make your weeknights that much easier. (Updated for 2023) At top: Greek Chickpea Burgers at...
Comfort food upgrade: Try all these grilled cheese variations for a legit family dinner.
There are so many easy grilled cheese variations to try, it's a shame that this crowd-pleasing staple often gets relegated to lunch and the kids' menu. I mean, it's gooey, creamy, and with a buttery crunch -- who doesn't love a grilled cheese this time of year? With...
These non-alcoholic drink ideas are keeping Dry January interesting! Even if you’re not doing Dry January.
Non-alcoholic drink ideas to accompany Dry January (and newer, "Damp January") articles and hashtags are popping up everywhere I look. For some people, cutting back on alcoholic is a serious change, while for others of us, it's a smaller tweak to our routines to help...
5 easy champagne punch recipes to help you ring in the new year with bubbly
Why do we love easy champagne punch recipes for New Year's Eve? Well, not only is champagne punch tasty, but it's a brilliant way to avoid mixing individual cocktails all night so you can spend more time with your guests. It's festive, it's fun, and the mixers...
10 inspired New Year’s Eve dinner ideas for kids that make it fun to stay home with them
We'll be celebrating New Year's Eve with the kids at my house, because Mama doesn't want to splurge on a holiday babysitter or wear heels all night long. Instead, we'll have friends and their kids over to ring in the new year, but that doesn't mean that we have to...
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Kid-friendly homemade dinners on a budget | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas
We've heard from our readers how much it helps to...
Weekly meal plan: Easy dinners that make smart use of leftovers
This week's weekly meal plan recommendations are here,...
9 extremely cool Valentine cookies for teens, no cutesie stuff
There are so many wonderfully creative and cool...
