Recently my husband and I said enough is enough and decided to try going paleo for a while. None of my clothes fit, we were grumpy and tired, and we needed a change. I have to admit, though: I was dreading an endless string of grilled ch…
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The California girl in me starts to feel a little nervous at the onset of fall. I know it's a little crazy, but I can’t help thinking #winteriscoming. The thing that makes me feel better without fail? Fall food. More often than not, chic…
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Sponsored post. It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a flavorful Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner to OMG Lasagna Grilled Cheese, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a …
Sponsored post. As my kids have gotten older, I've found that after-school snacks are more than just a treat. They're essential for helping my boys make it through the rest of the day, especially when they come home tired and hungry. (So…
My kids are obsessed with “gummies,” probably because I treat them like candy and rarely offer them up as a snack. So, yea, my fault. In order to appease their wishes for gummy-like fruit snacks, I decided to try making two-ingredient ho…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From Salmon Caprese Skewers to pasta that serves up summer in bowl, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopp…
Whether your kid has severe nut allergies or is just in a nut-free classroom at their school, it can be tricky to find tasty snacks for their lunch box or after school that don't involve peanut butter or nuts of some kind. But we're here…
If you're anything like me, you make pasta for dinner at least once a week. Because, hello kid-friendly, super-easy weeknight cooking. Well, if you thought that cooking pasta couldn't pay off more, get ready for a life-changing tip: Buy …
Pizza ranks among the top favorite kid foods, but plain slices served cold in a lunchbox? It's just not the same. Luckily, I've found six creative, easy pizza recipes that pack well, stay fresh, and appeal to even the pickiest palettes. …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From an upgraded Cheeseburger Mac to super quick Lo Mein, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, …
More and more schools are requiring allergy-friendly school lunches, which means PB&Js are off the menu for many of us. For parents who don't want to spend a bundle on store-bought peanut butter alternatives, we've found the perfect solu…
There are things in life that I know I should do, but just can't. One of the things that used to be on that list is prepping make-ahead freezer meals -- but all that has changed. (If only I could make the switch with exercise too.) Every…
Before we know it, we'll be packing school lunches -- that is, if you aren't doing it already. I'll admit that sandwiches are my go-to because they're so easy, but my kids don't like eating the same thing everyday anymore than I do. So t…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From easy Chicken Gyros to Chimichurri Steak Tacos, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and st…
Some of us aren't morning people, and who are we kidding, even those of us who are find it challenging to make school lunch in real time all...year...long. So we've rounded up five fantastic make-ahead school lunch recipes that you can w…
Like most kids, my girls love single serving yogurt drinks. And while I love the convenience of throwing them into their lunch boxes for a protein packed addition, I don't love the cost. One four-pack of organic yogurt drinks -- which I …
The back-to-school craziness has started around my house, and we've already eaten way too many Chinese-takeout dinners to be good for us. Before we go completely off the deep end, I wanted to round up my favorite 30-minute meals for fami…
Of all the big developmental tasks in the first couple of years -- you know, things like crawling, walking, and talking -- teething may be the least fun. For baby and parents. The aches, the fussiness, the constant stream of drool: It's …
Like everyone else, these dog days of summer have me craving cold, creamy ice cream on the daily. Sadly, though, I'd have problems if I indulged everyday (and not just with my bathing suit fit). On top of it, one of my sons is dairy free…
I have a tiny backyard garden at my house, and every year I plant squash and zucchini because they're so easy to grow. So easy, in fact, that I always end up with a huge surplus, because -- wait for it -- my kids don't like squash or zuc…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a dreamy twist on burrito bowls to Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shoppi…
I have a love-hate relationship with my oven this time of year. You know those charts that say: It's been X number of days since Joey had a potty-training accident ? Well, in my house, the chart has recently become: It's been X number of…
When we reach that point in summer when it’s crazy hot -- you know, like now -- it’s hard not to crave frozen everything. And by frozen everything I mean ice cream everything. It’s a problem, which is why I’ve gone on a mission to amass …