Wondering how to shop for groceries online? I’ve never been a great meal planner but now that we’re “sheltering in place”, my shopping trips have gotten MUCH fewer and more strategic. The first time I tried shopping for groceries online it felt like Fantasia. How am I supposed to find all the things when I’m not…
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Easy Pot Roast with Vegetables
This easy pot roast with vegetables comes together so quickly! I threw a giant pan brimming with fresh veggies smothering a roast underneath, then seat out with the brood for an afternoon walk. Don’t get woozy on me with images of a “perfect family” because this is the FIRST time the guy who shaves ever…
20 Lunch Box Ideas That Aren’t Sandwiches
With four kids in school, you can bet I’ve packed my share of lunch boxes! There’s nothing wrong with sandwiches but when you want to change things up (or use up leftovers) here are my kids FAVORITE lunch box ideas that break out of the school lunch rut. Also, these are their real lunch boxes,…
Easy Blueberry Scones with Buttermilk
Light and flaky blueberry scones with buttermilk and all the rich flavor of a complicated recipe in only a few minutes? That’s the magic of our easy blueberry scones with buttermilk, which is included in my book “Kid Chef Junior Bakes“. What’s special about our easy blueberry scones with buttermilk They cook quickly in a…
The Best Kitchen Gadgets I’ve Ever Bought
Some kitchen gadgets end up being such a waste of money, of space, of your soul. But these kitchen gadgets, mamas, these are the best appliances I’ve ever bought for my kitchen. The BARS – repair and replacement of appliances is the best choice for your kitchenkni, since a bosch appliance repair can save your…
10-Minute Buttery Chicken with Zucchini & Herbs
The fastest chicken dinner I’ve ever made started yesterday at 4pm, when we finally rolled through the door. A sweaty group of kids fussing at each other. You know, the basic after-school mode. And on Wednesdays — hooray! — there’s an extra hurdle to leap over: gymnastics starts at 5pm. I don’t even have to…
Tea Party Ideas for Kids: Menus, Decor and Songs
I love hosting tea parties for kids! They work for birthday parties big and pink and small with costumes — plus fun afternoons at home. Tea parties for kids are fancy, fun and easier than you think to pull off but best of all…tea parties are great for teaching manners. “Oh, thank you so much!”…
3 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Families
Did you just get a new Instant Pot? I’ve had mine for a couple of years and wasn’t sure where to start. Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Families These easy Instant Pot recipes are the best combination of simple and delicious — says my whole family of six! 1. Hard Boiled Eggs The 5-5-5…
7 Benefits of Backyard Chickens
Thinking about getting backyard chickens? I considered it for YEARS. We lived in an apartment in Rome when the idea first hit me but now that we’re nestled into our mini farm in North Carolina, having backyard chickens is one of those dreams that sounded so fun…and it totally is! 7 Things I love About…
5 Meals Kids Can Make Themselves
The only thing better than raising kids who love good food is kids who cook that food themselves! My nine-year-old has tested every one of these recipes and these are her specialties. From breakfast in bed on weekends to snacks and the occasional dinner, here are five starter recipes for tiny cooks: Honey-Mustard Chicken With…
What If I Didn’t Put Myself Last?
It came out of nowhere, as wakeup calls often do. My seven-year-old’s playdate was over. The little girl’s dad and I stood in my living room chatting while shoes were gathered and teary goodbyes said. That’s when small talk turned into a very humbling Q and A. “Hey, who’s that woman?” he asked, pointing to…
About Foodlets Lunch
What if you could order a kid-friendly meal, full of farm-fresh ingredients, made by local moms—that just happens to have extra veggies tucked inside—and the whole thing was delivered to school in a compostable container, complete with a sticker & a joke on top? That’s Foodlets Lunch! Find out more during our 1-minute video here: Now serving The Expedition…
Country Carbonara with Bacon
You know my rule about posting recipes here. At least three out of my four children have to give it a thumbs up. But… Sometimes I have to make an exception. Because sometimes those crazy kids just don’t know. I’ve made this carbonara for a dozen adults now and every single one of them LOVED…
5 reasons why kids won’t eat dinner (only 1 of them is about the food)
“My kids just won’t eat!” Sound familiar? As a mom of four small rascals who range from three years to eight, who’s also a family food blogger, I hear this all the time. I get emails, questions on the playground and have quiet conversations at birthday parties. Usually near the cake. With a mom who’s…
These Quiche Cups with Tomatoes, Cheese & Spinach are a hit for Dinner + School Lunches Too
Make these quiche cups for dinner and you’ve also got school lunches ready to go later in the week! I like to pair these hand-held quiches with a big salad on warm days or a deliciously simple soup on cold nights like we’re having now. Last night we had “Fairy Soup”, which starts with a…
12 Things this mom of 4 always, Always buys at Costco
Besides a supply of paper towels that’s roughly the same size as my first car, there are a few key products that make a Costco membership worth it to me. My family includes four kids plus my husband and me and these are the things I always pick up. (And if I skip the middle…
The Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches My 8-Year-Old Can’t Get Enough Of
“Are there any more?” That’s the only question my third grader has when I make these Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches for dinner. Lucky for her, this recipe makes enough to feed our family of 6 at LEAST twice. If you’re cooking for a crowd without spending a fortune–or want to freeze leftovers for an instant dinner…
Easy French Toast Casserole with Blueberries
Baked French toast casserole is one of my favorite special breakfasts. Like our awesome sheet pan pancakes, there’s no flipping and everyone gets to dig in at once. Plus you can prep the whole thing the night before and just bake it when you’re ready in the morning. What you need to make baked french…
Gift Ideas for Cooks & Foodies at Every age
If you’ve got a budding chef on your list, check out all my favorite ideas for boosting creativity in and out of the kitchen all year round! Everything is available on Amazon Prime, complete with fabulous reviews (some of them from me!) Tiny Cooks & Mini Foodies 3-Piece Plate & Utensil Set (about $19.99)This dishwasher-safe…
Mummy Fruit Pies for Halloween
It doesn’t get much sweeter than these mummy fruit pies for Halloween! With only a couple of ingredients, you can turn pie crust and fresh fruit into the breakfast, lunch or dessert of your kids’ dreams. Is it necessary to make special treats like this? Nope! But it’s fun. For me, for the kids, and…