While not everyone makes fast food a first choice, when you're on the road, sometimes finding the healthiest fast food menu choices at fast food chains really is your best -- or only -- bet. Millions of families travel by car each summer…
This is an unpopular statement, but I don’t want to live in a world without bread. I don’t care if carbs are evil, that they cause bloating, they bring on crazy mood swings, or make my chin hairs grow in cascading curls – just don’t both…
Are you heading out into the woods with your family this summer, spending some time in the open air and sleeping in tents? Or, just want to do some backyard campfire cooking? Well, we've got you covered! First, make sure you don't miss t…
To celebrate this Father’s Day, I reached out to six of the best dad food bloggers -- or perhaps they're food bloggers who happen to be dads? -- and I asked them to share their favorite Father’s Day recipes. Because while I know there ar…
We're ready to celebrate the dads in our lives for Father's Day with some easy Father's Day treats the kids can help make. Because one of our favorite way to make them feel special is through food! Hey, we love to eat too. So, we've foun…
In honor of Earth Day this Sunday, my family has been taking a hard look at our eating habits. And I bet you know where this is going from the headline, right? Cows. It's no secret that our collective love for beef is having a harmful im…
One of the most common questions we get here is how do I get my kid to eat more protein? The truth is, unless your child's pediatrician has expressed concern, they are probably fine. (In general, most nutrition experts and pediatricians …
With school in full swing, I've had to figure out how to ensure that all four of my kids have school lunches packed each day, because I can't afford the $7,682 bill I'd get from the school cafeteria each month if I didn't. (Seriously, wh…
For weeks, my kids have been obsessing over their Halloween costumes and (of course) the annual sugar binge that comes with the holiday. They cannot wait. I have to admit, I'm getting in the spirit, too, and am starting with these health…
It seems like juice boxes are just a fact of life. I slurped them as a kid, and many parents still rely on them for school lunches today. But as we're learning that juice for kids may not be as healthful as we once thought, I'm re-evalua…
There are loads of reasons we make the trek to our local Costco. Great deals, long-lasting bulk quantities, those sugar-coated churro snacks. And don't even get me started on the samples. But Costco can also be a great place to save mone…
Sponsored post. Every year, back-to-school season has us buzzing with excitement. New sneakers, new outfits, fresh notebooks, fun school supplies -- even as a (very busy) parent, it's hard not to get wrapped up in it all. That is, until …
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. …
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…
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…
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…
One of the most popular requests that we get is for easy school lunch recipes. While we're happy to oblige -- from gluten-free school lunch ideas to creative ideas for how to pack veggies in school lunch , sandwich alternatives to high p…
If the treats on Pinterest are any indication, all dads wear ties and are super into grilling and mowing the lawn. While I'm sure this fits the bill for some dads, I can tell you that my husband only wears a tie when required (at most on…
I'm all about treating the kids to a silly, unexpectedly festive lunch full of St. Patrick's Day spirit, but to be totally honest, I'm just really ready for Spring Break to get here. Mama doesn't have it in her to go full-out bento this …
Halloween falls on a Monday this year, which means that I'll have all weekend to actually try to put together a spooky-fun school lunch for my kids. While I have tremendous admiration for parents who pull off incredible bento box creatio…
I like to prep my kids' lunches the night before school so that we're not rushed like crazy in the morning. (Full disclosure: I am so not a morning person.) That said, after I've just cooked a meal for my family and cleaned up the kitche…
With four kids—ages 12, 9, 7, and 5—in school all day, four school lunches need to be made every night. (Or once I get past the first few weeks of being prepared, every morning.) Given that my kids can make their own snacks and even some…
More and more families are grappling with the need to pack allergy-friendly lunches, either because one of their own has been diagnosed with a food allergy or because their kids' school or daycare is a designated allergen-free zone. Eith…