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child eating spaghetti messily no rules dinner

Would you try a no-rules dinner with your kids?

If your kids are in an eating rut, try switching up mealtime like in this viral moment.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
Trader Joes foods for toddlers

6 foods toddlers love from Trader Joe’s

And as a nutritionist mom, I love them, too.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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Holiday hostess hack: themed charcuterie boards

Take-out boards, chocolate boards, chicken wing boards and so much more!

Updated Oct. 09, 2023
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Fiber rich foods to make little tummies feel good

Happy tummies and healthy kids.

Updated Aug. 16, 2023
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10 delicious big batch food ideas for your next potluck

Easy to make, easy to store and easy to take with you anywhere to go.

Updated May. 25, 2023
picky eaters during holidays

10 tips for getting through holiday meals with picky eaters

When you take the pressure off of them (and yourself), amazing things can happen.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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How to host Thanksgiving on a budget

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner (and inviting folks over) doesn’t have to destroy your budget. Here’s how.

Updated Oct. 23, 2023
woman unpacking groceries from a meal train

Two words that can radically improve a new mama’s life: Meal Train

While there are tons of things that you can gift to new parents, consider the gift of taking a load off of their shoulders.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
food collage - store bought foods

12 prepared foods you can buy at the store that make weeknight dinners a snap

There is absolutely nothing wrong with store bought foods that make life easier.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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10 deliciously simple 3-ingredient dinners

Perfect for the end of a busy day.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
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10 easy meals your tween can make themself

Empowering your child to cook for themselves is an all-around win.

Updated Jan. 05, 2023
woman cooking in the kitchen

The mental load of feeding a family is heavy—and moms often carry it

Organizing the family’s food is unrelenting. Like laundry, there’s no “getting caught up” in cooking.

Updated May. 24, 2022
charcuterie board

5 simple ways to up your entertaining game this holiday season

This article is sponsored by Kroger’s Private Selection. Thank you for supporting…

Updated Jan. 20, 2022
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The perfect holiday menu to please everyone in the family

In truth, we think mamas always deserve credit for adding a little…

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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20 spooky Halloween dinner ideas you’ll want to make all fall long

From spider web nachos to monster spaghetti.

Updated Sep. 28, 2023
kids at table while mom is cookingfall slow cooker recipes

10 kid-friendly fall meals for your slow cooker

A hot meal with just a little prep the whole family will eat? Welcome back home, slow cooker!

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
collage of cookbooks

3 cookbooks debuting this spring that are perfect for busy parents

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

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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