We're often asked for the best way to store fresh herbs so that you can get the most out of them. And we don't blame you! Fresh herbs are one of the greatest things about summer. They add flavor to any dish and make everything taste a li…
Parents of kids with food allergies know that the best way to avoid a terrible reaction while their child is away at camp -- or any time, really -- is to be crystal clear: my kid has a severe food allergy . Especially when your kid is aw…
Nothing says summer like ice cream, and there are so many ways to enjoy it. As far as I'm concerned, a classic cone hits the spot, but these ice cream hacks will help you take it up a notch. But hey, feel free to just scoop your favorite…
My family and I have recently been cutting down our meat intake, so I thought a vegetarian cookout would be a great idea, considering it's cookout season. I don't want the kind of vegetarian cookout that deprives hungry guests of their f…
Seafood is one of the last foods a lot of kids will try. I get it. It doesn’t fall into any of the categories generally offered up to kids in our culture. It’s not quite meat (i.e. a nugget), it definitely isn’t a vegetable, and it isn’t…
Raise your hands if you may have an over-scheduled child. It's not a judgment or a criticism. I get it -- it happens. Our kids have lots of interests, their clubs or sports or lessons require big commitments, or maybe we just really need…
Cleaning the grill isn't a fun task. Prepping a grill can help keep it clean, and my husband apparently knows his stuff. He figured out this hack on his own, but he won't take credit. All he needs is half a lemon and a little olive oil. …
If you live in your car like I do, then you know that the safety of your kids -- and hey, yourself -- is always top of mind. After finding myself unprepared for minor incidents (thankfully small ones!), I've learned the hard way that I n…
It's probably no surprise that decluttering — your home, and your life in general — can really help keep stress levels at bay. Whether you go full KonMari on your closet or just purge your kids' toy bins from time to time, being able to …
If you’ve got spring cleaning fever like we do, then you know that there’s just something about the change of weather that makes us want to get things clean and organized so we can enjoy our homes and families. Turns out, there are a bun…
Bread past its prime will ruin your day -- or at the very least, your sandwich. Did you know there's a trick for saving stale bread -- and that this cool food hack really works? Turns out that running a stale loaf under water (no, really…
Earth Day is a great time to assess our eco-friendly habits, especially in the kitchen where there are so many opportunities to make a positive impact. But I get it: I'm lazy, and changing habits is hard. Sadly, when it comes to the envi…
As my daughter edges closer to 14 with high school starting this fall, it's admittedly become more challenging for me to stay connected to her. Don't get me wrong -- she's lovely -- but she'd much rather spend her time locked in her art …
Are your kids picky eaters ? We've got some around here too, so we get it. But instead of your standard "how to get picky eaters to eat more foods" post -- though we have lots of those too -- I wanted to let you know maybe you don't need…
If your weeknights are anything like mine, it can feel like weathering a hurricane just to make it to your kids' bedtime every night. Between homework, activities, and pleas for screen time, it's easy to start feeling like your weeknight…
I'm going to teach you the most amazing trick ever, to keep you from wasting even one drop of delicious Dijon mustard. But first, let's pick a mustard. I must say, I find that Trader Joe's Dijon mustard is by far the best Dijon mustard b…
We’ve all been there. Your son has invited twenty of his best buddies over for his birthday party, or your daughter has asked very sweetly if she can host the entire soccer team over for the season-ending celebration. And so you panic, w…
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Eating out with little kids can be tough (okay, sometimes torture). I think there was an entire year where my husband and I never went to a restaurant with our little girls; it just wasn’t worth it. I was constantly picking up whatever t…
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Who here has wanted to consign or resale clothes but just didn't know which service was the best, who would make it easiest, or even where to start? The Real Real? Vestiaire? Poshmark? Tradesy? threadUp? I don't know either! But it's tim…
How many times have you heard this: Sleep when the baby sleeps. Oh man, did I want to throttle everyone who gave me that TOTALLY SMART BUT UNATTAINABLE ADVICE when my kids were newborns. Mostly because I was tired. But also because there…
Today at 10AM, for 17 minutes, tens of thousands of schoolkids across the country will participate in the National School Walkout, a peaceful protest to honor the 17 lives lost in Parkland, Florida on February 14. A lot of parents are as…
This is a sponsored message from Duracell It's that time of year when Daylight Saving comes to an end and we all spring forward. And while you're taking the time to change the clocks around your home, here's one more thing you can do tha…