Do you make your kids a hot breakfast every morning? Does it depend on the day? In our house, waffles in the toaster, or cereal, are the breakfasts of choice. I am trying to make and freeze some new foods to change it up. These quick breakfast ideas are a great go-to for simplifying the morning routine. … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Simplified: 8 Weeks of Dinner Meal Plans
Back when the kids were little, I was not a pro at meal planning. It took me some time to get a system down. When you get a meal planning system that works for your family, it makes life so much simpler. I used to dread being asked “What’s for dinner?” Meal Planning Simplified, gives you 8 weeks of meals. Knowing what’s for dinner is as simple as clicking a link. PLUS, … [Read more...]
Planning for the New School Year
As I approach the first day of school, I do not want to let fear and anxiety lead me. I am focused on a systematic approach to our school year even though Covid is around. These 5 tips help me with planning for the year ahead-any year ahead whether Covid is happening or not. Balance can still be reached when we take a smart approach to each day. … [Read more...]
Stay at Home Snacks During Quarantine
Anyone else's kids eating all the time these days? Mine are! It is a constant event when kids are home for school it seems. I found some stay at home snacks during quarantine to help us extend our time between grocery trips. When you can't shop multiple times a week, want to reduce how much you are spending on snacks, or just want to serve your kids healthy, inexpensive … [Read more...]
Getting Kids to Eat What You Cook
{Post by Jessica Stremer} Have you ever cooked a super yummy dish, only to have your kids refuse to eat it because they can see some tiny spec of spices, herbs or seasonings? My kids used to pull this on me all the time, even though I knew they would like their meal once they tried it. Getting kids to eat what you cook can be a struggle! … [Read more...]
Skillet Chicken with Cilantro Lime Sauce
{Post by Jessica Stremer} Fall is officially in full-swing and our weekdays are packed to the brim with kid’s activities! Many nights of the week we enjoy crockpot meals. I often serve something that I previously prepped and froze. One of my current go-to dishes is a basic Skillet Chicken that I serve with Cilantro Lime Sauce. You can leave a few pieces of chicken plain if … [Read more...]
Spend Less Time in the Kitchen for a Balanced Lunch for Kids
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Eckrich Deli Meat. Lunch is a meal of the day where my kids generally get free choice about what to eat. It helps me spend less time in the kitchen so I can sit with them and eat too. Only one child actually likes sandwiches, so we often do a deli tray-style lunch. Call it a kid’s version of a charcuterie board. I use this … [Read more...]
5 Quick Dinners for Busy Moms
{Post by Heather} Tell me if this scenario sounds vaguely familiar: You get home with the kids and everyone is starving. I mean, bite-your-own-arm off starving conditions. You realize you have nothing defrosted, bought or ready to eat. Basically you can cook air for dinner. And you think to yourself: How is this possible when-let’s be real-we know we’ve pinned a million … [Read more...]
5 Smoothie Recipes Your Kids Will Enjoy
{Guest Post} Can’t seem to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies? You’re definitely not alone! No matter how creative you try to be in sneaking veggies into meals, you can still find yourself facing a major battle if they realize what you’re doing. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to try a different approach. Instead of trying to make them eat their … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pudding Pie with Greek Yogurt
Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jaimi} Remember those pudding cups when you were a kid? It was such a decadent treat to get one of those in my lunch box. I've got a healthier version for you! This chocolate pudding dessert … [Read more...]
7 Delicious and Healthful Salads
Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessica} When you set health and fitness goals, what you eat is a key consideration. Delicious and healthful salad recipes are an easy way to boost your veggie intake and boost your health. I have … [Read more...]
4 Simple Short Cuts for Busy Moms
Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Tricia} Life is hectic. I thought it would get less busy once my children got bigger. After all, they’re bigger. They can do things on their own like grab their own snacks, pour their own … [Read more...]