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Stay-at-Home Mom Meals That Are Easy

Meal planning is part of my full time job as a mom. Taking care of the home means planning healthy meals into our days. It helps us get take out less. This saves money. In this time of rising prices, a good meal planning system like these stay-at-home mom meals that are easy, is so helpful. It will keep you on track at home. It is a way to stay on budget too. … [Read more...]

Moms Share Series: Quick Breakfast Ideas

Quick breakfast ideas for back to school, moms and time saving.

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

Meal planning simplified guide to getting dinner on the table.

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

Planning for the new school year (covid or not) means balance and flexibility are the keys. These 5 tips helped me stay positive about the new school year for my kids.

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. These 5 tips help me with planning for the year ahead-any year. Balance can still be reached when we take a smart approach to each day. … [Read more...]

Stay at Home Snacks

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

Getting kids to eat what you cook can be a struggle! Try this tip next time.

{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

Quick family meal ideas skillet chicken with cilantro lime sauce Jiffy cornbread jazzed up and a unique tip for flavoring food and saving money.

{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

Spend Less Time in the Kitchen for a Balanced Lunch for Kids AD Ekrich Deli Meat

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

5 quick dinners for busy moms that will leave you prepped for dinner time without the hassle of complicated recipes! These easy meals are great and you can keep your pantry stocked with great meals for your family that take no time.

{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 quick … [Read more...]

5 Smoothie Recipes Your Kids Will Enjoy

Picky eaters? Try these 5 smoothie recipes kids will enjoy to get more healthy fruits and vegetables into your picky child's diet.

{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 five-a-day, … [Read more...]

Chocolate Pudding Pie with Greek Yogurt

So yummy! This healthier version of chocolate pudding pie is so decadent! It takes minutes to put together too, so it's a quick kid-friendly dessert to make in a pinch.

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

Stick with your health and fitness goals by enhancing your diet. These 7 delicious and healthful salads are recipes filled with flavor that can boost your health.

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...]

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