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Preparing a holiday feast can be stressful for anyone, but for parents of young children it can get really hairy. If you’re charged with hosting Thanksgiving this year and are wondering how you’ll pull off a delicious meal, a clean house and content, well behaved children, read on for tips on how to make it […]
Halloween is no time to be fussing over dinner. You have costumes to assemble, kids to dress up, parties to attend and trick-or-treating to spearhead at home and on the street. Take the stress of “what’s for dinner?” off your plate. You can ensure that your kids have a warm, healthy meal to fuel them […]
Here’s a little inspiration for embracing the chill in the air, the warmth of cozy clothes and good food, and the excitement of Halloween. 1. An adorable 5-minute kid’s craft to get your spooky on. 2. A cool pair of boots that will outshine any on the playground. 3. Way better than a sweater or a […]
For children, Halloween is almost too good to be true. They simply show up at a stranger’s door, dressed as their favorite character, and handfuls of candy are tossed into a bag that’s already bursting with sugary treats. For parents, it means days of fighting to keep their children from eating their body weight in sugary […]
Parenting rarely seems to go at a relaxed pace. This time of year especially is a whirlwind of to-dos. Between filling out back to school paperwork, making carpool arrangements, scheduling team photos, packing lunches and shuffling kids to and from after-school activities, there’s rarely a spare minute to take care of yourself. If you find […]
What is it about packing school lunches for our kids? For most of us, packing good food that our children will eat while they are away from us quickly becomes a stressful, daily challenge and a dreaded chore. Of course, we want to take care of our children by filling their bellies and nourishing their […]
Regardless of your best intentions, mornings with kids never seem to go quite as planned. Quickly getting yourself and your kids dressed, fed and ready to face the day is no easy task. While your family is adjusting to the morning routine of a new school year, take some of the pressure off by providing a […]
Nothing says you care quite as much as bringing delicious food to someone in need. Whether it’s a new mom, a mom-to-be on bed rest, a sick friend or even a new neighbor, anyone going through a transitional or stressful time will appreciate not having to prepare a meal for her family. However, as much […]
Whether you are counting the days until school starts or holding on tight to every last minute of the season, here are 5 pins for parents worth checking out before it’s over. 1. Is your swimsuit and your skin looking a little beat after a few too many days in the sun? Do yourself a favor […]
The 4th of July is nearly upon us – get the party started with fun treats and decorations that’ll pump up the patriotism at your house. All you need for a fantastic July 4th BBQ is good company, good food and these fun, festive decorations and sweet treats. Red, White and Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles No food […]