Our family has a tendency to commit a lot and get very busy. It’s usually due to good things and in many ways we have felt very blessed, but it can also be exhausting. After years of struggling to find a way to both embrace our busy lives and get the restorative time we need, I have come up with some tricks to build in balance. I wanted to share those tricks with you, as
A great salad is a true treat. Sometimes they’re a meal—a hearty salad with chicken or beans, hard-boiled eggs, and an assortment of bright, colorful vegetables, for example—but usually they’re enjoyed as a great side dish for a healthy and delicious dinner. The truth, though, is that all too often, the salads we make at home consist only of lettuce and dressing, which can be a bit of a bummer. The good news, however, is that
While it may seem excessive or unnecessary, there are many virtues to having a well-stocked pantry. Here’s why and how I recommend you build your own. Table Of Contents How a Well-Stocked Pantry Saved the DayThe Virtues of a Well-Stocked PantrySaves Money 1: Less Take OutSaves Money 2: Take Advantage of SalesSaves TimeLess Food WasteConsistently HealthierBuilds Your Confidence in the KitchenHow to Build a Well-Stocked Pantry How a Well-Stocked Pantry Saved the Day Recently, my
As my kids get older (and bigger), the need for hearty snacks has only grown. And, while they love muffins and breakfast cookies, as they’ve matured I’ve noticed that they prefer savory snacks. So, in the midst of a summer of snacking, I decided it was time to find some new options for the snack rotation and decided to try my hand at homemade soft pretzels... Table Of Contents How to Make Homemade PretzelsMake the
School lunches are the bane of many a parent’s life. It is time consuming, stressful, and monotonous. But there is hope! Here are my favorite tips on how to get your kids to pack their own lunches so you don’t have to, including lessons I’ve learned from doing this with my own kids. Table Of Contents How to get your kids to pack their own lunchesBe clear on expectations, then step backBeing flexible is also