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One Simple Kitchen Hack That Will Save You Money and Food Waste

July 3, 2017 By Lauren

This simple kitchen hack is so easy I don't know why I didn't think of it years ago! Save yourself money and food waste with this two second trick.

Below: Discover the simple kitchen hack that saves my family both money and food waste! He stands in front of the open refrigerator, surveying the contents inside. After a moment, he reaches in, pulls out a Rubbermaid container, cracks the lid open, and does the sniff test. “When did we have stir fry?” he asks. […]

Filed Under: I Tried It!, Informational, Random Tagged With: food, food waste, kitchen, kitchen hacks, money, saving money

Here’s What Would Happen if I Went on Chopped

September 5, 2016 By Lauren

I'm not a good cook, but my son thinks I should be on Chopped. Here's how I see it going down.

This post contains affiliate links. My seven-year-old recently discovered the Food Network show, Chopped. He loves to choose his favorite contestant and watches each round of competition with growing anticipation. Who will be chopped and who will be crowned the victor? Will his favorite contestant win or be forced to leave after creating a sub-par […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Humor Tagged With: Chopped, cooking, food, humor, television

Meme Monday: Chores- Perception vs Reality

January 4, 2016 By Lauren

A chore is all that stands between my kid and food

Does your kid look at life this way or is it just mine? Meme Monday: Chores- Perception vs Reality   Like it? Share it! Click on the picture to bring you to Facebook. 

Filed Under: Family Life, Meme Monday, Parenting Humor Tagged With: chores, food, hunger, meme monday, perception, reality

Irresistible Cream Puff Recipe (Betcha Can’t Eat Just One!)

November 23, 2015 By Lauren

Irresistible Cream Puff Recipe: Betcha Can't Eat Just One

This post contains affiliate links. Almost everyone I know has a recipe they’re known for. It’s their go-to for get-togethers and, if for some reason they ask what they can bring, it’s the one that’s always requested. My sister’s go-to is her cream puffs. Every Christmas Eve she used to whip up a batch for dessert and […]

Filed Under: Holidays, I Tried It!, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas, cream puff recipe, cream puffs, dessert, food

Five Ways to Save Money on Groceries

January 14, 2015 By Lauren

Save Money on Groceries

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made will cost you the same as ever, but I’ll receive a small commission to help maintain the blog. Thanks for your support! I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but groceries have gotten a lot more expensive over the last few years. For my family, not only […]

Filed Under: I Tried It! Tagged With: coupons, food, groceries, homemade, meal planning, sales, saving, saving money

One New Food and Keeping It Real Challenge Week 39: Fish Recipes

October 18, 2014 By Lauren

One New Food Fish Recipes

Today I’m bringing you an Oh, Honestly first: I’m combining my #ONENEWFOOD and Keeping It Real Challenge posts because… well, because trying our one new food this week was most definitely a Keeping It Real moment. Kristen and I promised you that we’d share healthy recipes each week to go along with our #ONENEWFOOD and […]

Filed Under: #ONENEWFOOD, Keeping It Real Challenge, Recipes Tagged With: #ONENEWFOOD, edamame, fish, flounder, food, haddock, healthy, keeping it real, kids, one new food, salmon, tilapia, vlog

#ONENEWFOOD: Ultragrain with Quinoa Penne

October 10, 2014 By Lauren

Ultragrain with Quinoa Penne

My kids love pasta with meat sauce. It’s one of the few meals I make that I know they will eat, even if they’ve had a snack five minutes before dinner (which I never, ever allow because that would be foolish…. insert guilty cough). So when Hodgson Mill sent me an awesome care package after […]

Filed Under: #ONENEWFOOD Tagged With: #ONENEWFOOD, food, healthy, one new food, pasta, ultragrain with quinoa penne, vlog

Four Things Families With Food Allergies Want You to Know

September 24, 2014 By Lauren

Food Allergies

Last week I shared tips for families who have food-allergic children on how to transition smoothly to school. This week I want to talk to families who do not have children with food allergies. Hopefully the following four insights will give you a peek into our world and a bit of food for thought. (I […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: allergies, food, food allergies, kids, school, snacks, tips

eMeals 3-Month Subscription [Giveaway Ended]

September 22, 2014 By Lauren

eMeals

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I’ll receive a commission if you make a purchase through my link. You won’t pay a penny more than you normally would. Win-win! (And hopefully you know this, but I only promote things that I’ve actually tried and enjoyed. I’m not here to make you hate me.) […]

Filed Under: Ad-Free, I Tried It! Tagged With: emeals, food, giveaway, meal planning, subscription meal plan

#ONENEWFOOD: Homemade Oatmeal

September 19, 2014 By Lauren

Homemade Oatmeal

Before I get into our one new food of the week, I want to take a moment to recognize Jennifer Tyler Lee. Kristen and I were introduced to her and her 52 New Foods Challenge this week and were surprised when we saw how similar it is to what we’ve been doing. She has a […]

Filed Under: #ONENEWFOOD Tagged With: #ONENEWFOOD, food, healthy, homemade oatmeal, one new food

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