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Meal Planning & Shopping

Save time, money and your sanity with Motherly’s family meal planning ideas, with tips from real mamas. You got this!

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23 kid-approved lunch ideas you’ll want to steal

Looking for some tried-and-true lunch time suggestions? We've got you covered, mama.

Updated Sep. 07, 2021
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10 kid-friendly breakfasts that are as easy as they are delicious

You will fear neither breakfast nor Mondays after checking out these tasty morning meals.

Updated Nov. 19, 2015

These food subscription services made healthy eating super easy during my pregnancy

They made the nausea and cravings more manageable for me.

Updated Mar. 27, 2025
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3 cookbooks debuting this spring that are perfect for busy parents

Great news for anyone needing mealtime inspiration (raises hand).

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

Grocery shopping online made shoppers’ lives better during the pandemic

A new poll shows that as the pandemic wore on, online grocery shopping helped ease anxiety and more.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Here’s how to shop for groceries safely + without stress right now

Delivery spots are hard to snag right now. Here's how to shop safely if you have to go to the store.

Updated Apr. 24, 2020
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Ikea shared its delicious meatball recipe (and it’s so easy!)

Bon appétit or smaklig måltid, as they say in Sweden!

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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7 tasty 3-ingredient baking recipes the whole family will devour

Here's what to make with your pantry staples.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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How to get groceries delivered when Instacart and Amazon aren’t an option

Other companies are stepping up to offer parents some new options.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
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Where to find free & low-cost food during the coronavirus pandemic

One of the pressing issues is the sudden lack of school-provided meals for children—and the extreme stress that this induces for many families who rely on them.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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If you’re going through all the snacks in the house, try these 6 viral hacks

What do you do when kids ask for something every hour?

Updated Jan. 24, 2022
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