“Hey Dad, want to hear how my day at school was?”Those beautiful 11 words came out of my 13-year-old son’s mouth the other night at dinner. And I’m not gonna lie, when he spoke them, I teared up. Not because I was worried that he felt ignored or forgotten, but because it was proof that family dinners in our household are what I always hoped they would be: a place where we all feel comfortable

Got a lot of people coming over that you’ll need to feed? Feeding a large group of people can feel quite intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be a cause for concern! With a little planning, you can host large groups without too much stress or strain. Here are some of my favorite easy and cost-effective ways to feed a crowd without ordering pizza! Note: This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product

Is feeding your bottomless pit known as a teenager breaking the bank? As the mom of two teenage boys, I know a thing or two about the terrifying quantity of food that can be ingested by teens. And I also know all about the terrifying grocery bills that can accompany such appetites. But fear not! I’ve pulled together my favorite tips on how to feed teens on a budget. These tricks have worked for my

As Mother’s Day has approached over the past few years, I have posed a question on The Scramble Facebook page to determine what moms really want for Mother’s Day.  I always love reading through the comments—some are funny, some are sad, and some remind me of just how exhausted we moms often are. Table Of Contents A Note on LossWhat Moms REALLY Want for Mother's DayMeals for MomsCheesy Spinach and Egg BakeOvernight Baked Blueberry French

Are you frustrated with the way meals are going in your house? Depending too much on takeout or cereal for dinner? Tired of the late-afternoon panic to figure out what’s for dinner? Then maybe it’s time to turn things around with my 10 ways to make meal planning easy. Confession time: For years I resisted meal planning. I saw it as an extra task to add to my list, I chafed at the idea that