The other day, we went to visit my in-laws. As we were leaving, my mother-in-law gave me baby spinach, red cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, a bunch of zucchini, and two pints of blueberries that she wasn’t going to be able to use up. I was a bit reluctant to take it all since I had just done our weekly shopping and wasn’t sure how I was going to be able use it all. But the idea

Being a small business owner and entrepreneur is one of the great joys (and challenges) of my adult life. While it can often mean that I have a flexible schedule that allows me to be present for my kids, there are also times when the work load is crazy and long hours are required. During a recent busy stretch, as I was tucking my younger son into bed, he told me that he missed me.

I don’t know about how it works in your house, but in mine the boys get home from school and the first thing out of their mouths is, “can I have a snack?” Coming up with healthy(ish) ideas that will get them through until dinner can be a challenge, so I pulled together a list of some favorite after school snack ideas to help keep you sane.Why After School Snacks Are Different from Other SnacksOver

This fun and easy weeknight dinner allows for lots of flexibility, can use up leftovers you’ve got knocking around, and will naturally encourage your kids to try new foods and flavor combinations. What is this unicorn of a meal, you ask? The Grilled Cheese Bar! Here’s how you can build your own for dinner tonight! Note: This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through these links, your cost will be the same

Whether at the pool, beach, or on a hike in the summer a question many parents face is how to navigate summertime treats.I think it is pretty safe to say that we have all been there: you pack a carefully thought out meal to bring to the pool, beach, picnic, or other fun summertime outing—salads or sandwiches, veggies and dip, cut up fruit, ice-cold water—you are feeling virtuous and well-prepared. When suddenly the ice cream