As I was getting the kids out the door for school this morning Joey calmly said, “Hey Mom, is today a grocery shopping day for you? We don’t have much food in the house.” Before I could offer some kind of rebuttal, the same thoughts were echoed by two more of my children. … [Read more...]
How We Taco Night- Let’s Give Them Something to Taco About
Taco night for a family that includes 4 particular eaters sounds more difficult than it actually is. Here are a few simple strategies that make my family’s taco night delicious AND simple.There’s nothing easier than making ground beef tacos, in my humble opinion. Throw 4 … [Read more...]
5 No Brainer Dinner Ideas or Prompts
I used to tout myself as being a grandiose meal planner. Grocery shopper. Childhood feeding extraordinaire. Today I’m sort of flying by the seat of my pants when it comes to feeding my family. Yes, I still consider what a well-balanced diet or meal should look like when I plate … [Read more...]
Rotisserie Chicken Meal Ideas
Get dinner on the table with little thought and prep with these 5 simple rotisserie chicken meal ideas. A few years ago I shared 5 easy recipes using rotisserie chicken and since then I know I'm not the only one relying on one of my favorite store-bought shortcuts to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew
With the help of a few flavorful shortcuts and lots of Italian essentials like garlic, onion, and basil, Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew is sure to be a cold weather staple in your kitchen this winter.It’s been what feels like weeks since I last shared a recipe, let alone a … [Read more...]
