As we celebrate Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Feb. 7, we take a look at screen time of all kinds—and how reduced screen time is beneficial to our kids. But committing to time away from the screen is easier said than done for busy families. We have all been …
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School Lunch Memories
Every school cafeteria offers a familiar scene. As lunchboxes open, eyes dart from one child to the next, and then comes the classic question: what ‘cha got? School lunches draw up memories even years later of what was traded, of special items brought from home with a note from mom …
Read More »Food for Thought: Feel-Good Foods for Fall
Crisp mornings, cozy sweaters and a craving for comfort foods are all sure signs that autumn is in the air. No fall menu is complete without hearty, homestyle dishes that evoke feelings of well-being and warmth, and there’s no better way to capture the flavors of fall than with the …
Read More »Everybody’s Weeknight Needs a Little Sheet Pan Magic
September is exciting and extremely busy. School starts and there’s so much to do—paperwork, back-to-school nights, school supply buying, after-school activities…the list goes on and on. Weeknights get hectic and getting dinner on the table can take on a frantic quality that was completely absent during the summer months. Have …
Read More »Five tips to flaming success
August is the perfect time to up your grilling game. My favorite part of grilling? Great tasting food AND no pots and pans to clean up! Read on for my tips to become a top-notch griller. Top 5 Grilling Tips: Clean the grill, use cooking spray and preheat for 10 …
Read More »Fill Your Plates With Farmers Market Finds
Summertime is the ideal time for a family outing to your local farmers’ market. Not only will you have fun, it’s a terrific way to get your children excited about trying fruits and vegetables. Why do I buy from a farmers’ market? There are so many good reason! To start, …
Read More »Adventurous Extra: Oregano Dressing
Oregano Dressing This goes great with Panko Chicken Tenders and Roasted Potatoes. Serves: 1¼ – ½ cup Make a big batch of this delicious dressing for a twofold return on your time. First, enjoy a tasty salad and then later in the week use the dressing as a marinade for chicken, …
Read More »Snappy Side: Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes How do you make terrific roast potatoes? The secret is in the two different temperatures! This recipe will become a family favorite – they go with everything and kids love them! I am not exaggerating to I say that I make these twice a week – all the …
Read More »3 Family Dinner Secret Weapons
“What’s for dinner?” This question evokes a range of responses, from “I’ve got this covered” confidence to full-on panic mode. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. The truth is, getting dinner on the table is a huge challenge in most homes, even though it’s a meal that everyone …
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I can probably count on one hand the number of times I took my kids to a restaurant when they were too small to reach the table without a booster seat. But one time stood out from the others. We were eating at a sushi restaurant and my then 3-year-old …
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