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 … [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 … [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...]
Four Holiday Cookie Recipes
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} Each year I look forward to having the opportunity to do some holiday baking. I have included 4 holiday cookie recipes here with printable recipe cards. There is just something … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese
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} Turning the clocks back, Fall weather, and pumpkin spice all go together in perfect harmony. This time of year we are planning for the holidays, and seeking out new recipes to jazz up … [Read more...]
Meal Delivery Service Comparison: Which is Best?
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} A meal delivery service can be a great option for those struggling to regularly get to the grocery store or for those who want to get out of a cooking rut. While it may be cheaper … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Made Simple
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: Jessie} The kids are back to school and the holidays will be here before we know it. Fall sports and recreational activities are gearing up, and life is busy again. Many moms are left … [Read more...]
Finding Time When You Don’t Have Enough
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Heather} Do you do it all? Are you feeling stretched for time? Are you constantly doing and doing but yet it feels like you’re not getting anything done? You’re most definitely not alone. … [Read more...]
Coffee Drinks that are Quick to Make
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Folgers. All opinions are 100% mine. I am not naturally a morning person. My children have forced me out of my comfort zone from day one since they all like to rise early. My morning coffee is the first step in my morning routine-after saying good morning to each of the kids. In fact, my children have even asked to help make … [Read more...]