January has us all ready to organize and eat healthier. Every year I try to be more efficient in the kitchen. I'm always asking seasoned moms about how they do things and sometimes I stumble on tricks of the trade on the internet or simply by accident. I wanted to share with you the nine down-and-dirty secrets that I use in the kitchen every single day to make my life easier. Cutting lots of vegetables once a week Every morning my husband and I eat some form vegetables and eggs. … [Read more...]
MPMK Freebie: Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Planner
After getting our famous Christmas Gift Guides out at the beginning of October this year (woot!), I'm kinda on a "tackling the holidays early" roll. Next up- Thanksgiving. Get Your FREE Thanksgiving Menu Planner Here That's right, last year my partners in crime over at Relish! generously put together this FREE 24 page PDF with absolutely everything you need to pull of a fabulous Thanksgiving, including: A full Thanksgiving menu of mouth-watering recipes A complete … [Read more...]
30 Meal Ideas for a 1-year-old
Every once in a while my team and I put together a resource that I am especially proud of- this simple round up is definitely one of those times. As straight-forward sounding as this list is, Kaley has really done an incredible job of rounding up 30 recipes that are as healthy as they are varied and (most-importantly) uber kid-friendly. Reading through Kaley's list I got so excited to try each and every one, and not only for my 1 1/2 year old, but for my 5-year-old and 7-year-old too! I think … [Read more...]
4 Oatmeal Recipes that Will be Ready When You Wake Up
Oatmeal is a breakfast staple for so many families and it’s not hard to see why. It’s packed with nutrients, customizable and satisfying- perfect for kids and adults alike. Today, we're making it our mission to help you send the family off with a nutritious oatmeal breakfast each and every morning in the quickest ways possible. 1. Traditional Soaked Oatmeal Basic Ingredients: 1 cup Quaker Steel Cut Oats 1-2T yogurt/whey/vinegar/lemon juice 1 cup milk Method: Soak … [Read more...]
Spooky Halloween Sandwiches
Maybe it's because of my past life as an elementary teacher, but I love celebrating holidays. I'll take any opportunity to be festive. For Halloween, I have a fun little food activity that will work for little and big kids. You can make this something that you do together on a weekend, or surprise them by packing this spooky sandwich in their lunch. … [Read more...]
A Full Month of Nut-Free Lunches
Nut allergies are no joke and both parents and schools take them very seriously. Our family is lucky not to have to deal with any of these allergies but every program the kids have been involved with from toddler group to preschool, and now kindergarten, has been a nut-free zone. We've struggled in the past to come up with original and nutritious nut-free lunches the kids will actually eat. My littles can only stomach so many mayo and cheese sandwiches, no matter what ridiculous shape I try to … [Read more...]
10 Hacks for Better Monthly Meal Planning
Running off a MONTHLY meal plan might sound daunting. Yet, when I start mentioning less trips to the grocery store, eating healthier and less waste, you start thinking it's not so bad of an idea. Considering that Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, we need re-think the way we're doing things. If you weren't raised in a family that made an organized weekly trip to the grocery store, you might not know how to plan for a week, let alone a month. You may be … [Read more...]
Easy Summer Eats: Sausage, Potato and Arugula Bake
Summer is filled with backyard barbecues and potluck Sundays. The next time you get invited to a summer shindig, think about bringing this easy dish that will take less than 30 minutes to throw together. I love how the arugula brings a lightness to the potatoes and cherry tomatoes add a pop of color. Chicken versus pork sausage will also summer-ize this recipe. The vegetables and sausage bake to crispiness so they can add a savory oil to the lemony arugula salad. Get ready to share the … [Read more...]
How to Set Up a Healthy Serve-Yourself Snack Station
With school beginning soon, and a couple of my friends recently welcoming third babies to the family, helping the older kids to learn to prepare their own meals and snacks has become a hot topic of conversation. It all started when one of my friends sent me this facebook link and we all started to chime in on how the system would or wouldn't work for us and what we might do differently. Today we're starting off with snack stations. Hope you get some great ideas and we'd love to hear from … [Read more...]
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