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. […]
Here’s What Would Happen if I Went on Chopped
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 […]
Meme Monday: Chores- Perception vs Reality
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.
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 […]
Five Ways to 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 […]
One New Food and Keeping It Real Challenge Week 39: 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 […]
#ONENEWFOOD: 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 […]
Four Things Families With Food Allergies Want You to Know
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 […]
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#ONENEWFOOD: 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 […]