All. Summer. Long. That’s how long the kiddos are home. And, I’m pretty pumped about it. I’ve created our schedule of fun activities and ‘field trips’, and our standing appointments at the library all set. The *ONLY* thing that makes me a bit hesitant to fully embrace the summer is having summer dinner ideas that […]
helping families who expect dinner every.single.night.
How to Shop Farmers Markets with a Meal Plan in Mind
Spring is in full swing here in Virginia and I LOVE taking advantage of all the locally grown and raised produce, meats, and cheeses at our farmers markets. Before kiddos, my hubs and I loved going to our favorite market, the South of the James Farmers Market, just to stroll around, buy a few things here […]
12 Great-on-the-Grill Recipes and How to Use Them to Simplify Your Week
If there’s one thing I love, it’s cooking an entire meal on the grill. It’s a great ‘Set It and Forget It’ meal, like the ones I recommend in How to Meal Plan Around Your Family’s Busy Schedule. Grill recipes don’t require constant attention and BONUS, the cleanup is super simple. But, the best part […]
5 Ways to Put a Modern Twist on Old School Theme Nights
Let’s be honest, here. Using theme nights to plan dinners sometimes gets a bad rap. In fact, it took me a while to get on board with it. I thought it would be boring or even unhealthy to rotate weekly between pasta night, taco night, casserole night and pizza night. I chatted with a retired […]
4 Ways I Used to Mom Like that Pig and His Pancake {and how I stopped}
My kids and I have long loved this book series by Laura Numeroff. You know, the books where giving that pig or mouse or dog a pancake, cookie, or a donut results in a whirlwind of other, seemingly unnecessary actions? A while back, I started to identify a bit with each of the main characters. […]
How ‘This Is Us’ Inspired My Daughter’s Simplified Birthday Party
Friends. I have a major crush on ‘This Is Us’. I’m betting money that you do too. And, William was is my FAVORITE character. His wit, creativity, kind soul, and gentle nature are such a sweet presence on the show. And, much like every Wednesday morning, the day after the show aired his passing, I was […]
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