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
The daily grind of lunch packing can be grueling. After a lot of trial and error, here’s what I’ve learned about how to make lunch packing easier.Note: This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through these links, your cost will be the same but The Scramble will receive a small commission. I only link to products I personally use, trust, and love. If you want to learn more, please check out my
I don’t know about you, but when the thermometer tops 90, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven or stove. And when it gets really hot, even standing over the hot grill sounds unappealing. Combine that with the increase in the number of hot summer days, I have found that it has become imperative to have a number of no-cook recipes to turn to (after all, there are only so
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