Almost four years ago, on the night before Thanksgiving, my daughter knocked her two front teeth out while jumping on her bed. After an emergency call to the dentist and reassurance that “they were just baby teeth,” she settled into bed with the promise of extra mashed potatoes the next day. We knew that her…
It’s the most wonderful time …. Oh wait, it’s not Christmas, just back to school time. And before you ask, I did cherish the time I had with my kids this summer. But we’re ready for routine. All of us. With that routine comes packing lunches. Without further ado, my tips for packing a healthy…
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” is something you’ve heard your whole life, right? Well, it’s true. Breakfast is important. But it’s also really hard to get right as a busy parent. But with a little time spent on breakfast meal prep, you can make it easy and healthy. A few years…
Even with my meal planning and a freezer full of food, there are days I’m just not in the mood to cook. There are several days where I stand in front of the fridge trying to motivate myself into coming up with a good idea to feed my family. Sure, there are frozen pizzas. Or…
It’s no secret I’m a fan of meal prepping, freezer cooking, and my Instant Pot. It’s also not a secret that I’m not of fan of complicated recipes, lots of odd ingredients, or things that take too much effort. I like simplicity, I like good tasting food, and I like to save time. My secret…
I’d like to tell you that midway through December I’m clinging tightly to my end of the year goals and my healthy eating habits. I’d be lying. I’ve been relaxed on my meal prep. I’ve not cooked much, which leads me to last-minute meal decisions. I found myself standing in the kitchen last night wondering…
With the leftovers gone and the fall décor packed away, we’re now ready to start the Christmas celebrations. Enter the Advent calendars, the festive sweaters, and the holiday party. Except you’ve decided to approach this year differently, right? You don’t want to celebrate with food for the next month. You want to enjoy yourself, participate…
This post is a partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but the opinions expressed are my own. Food is a huge part of our lives, and to be honest, it’s more than just nutrition. It’s comfort; it is self-expression, it’s relationships. It brings us together. Sometimes, food is the…
As I spend – or waste – time on Facebook looking for a pumpkin patch or apple orchard to explore this fall, I see 152 events involving Halloween costumes. We’re not huge on Halloween in our house, probably because I refuse to seriously consider any costume ideas until October 1st. But when these events creep…
I’m an affiliate with Once a Month Meals, which means if you order through my link (or any links in this post) I may receive money. This won’t cost you anything extra! Have you been intimidated by meal prep, freezer cooking, or your Instant Pot? I know that so many busy people want to simplify…