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 DayRecently, my family

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