What Dads Want for Father’s Day: Dads Tell All (plus some recipe ideas) Curious about what dads want for father’s day?  This year, you can skip the ties, wallets and Old Spice. We asked, and it turns out that dad’s desires are pretty basic – some time with his children, and some activities to make him feel appreciated and loved. If you struggle with what material items the dads in your life would like, you’re

Just when you think you are going to get a break from lunch packing duties summer camps start. While it may be tempting to throw any old thing into the lunch box, the reality is that our kids need lots of fuel in the summer to keep themselves going for swimming, sports, performing arts, and all kinds of camp adventures. So I wanted to share some summer camp lunch ideas, as well as some tips

Do your kids make you crazy in the kitchen? Or conversely, do you want to get your kids cooking and they express little to no interest? Better yet, do you wish they will someday be able to prepare meals for themselves and the family? Here’s how to get kids cooking. Most parents want kids to help in the kitchen and to learn how to cook so they can save money and eat healthier when they

What are Chia Seeds and How do you Use Them? What are chia seeds and how do you use them? Chia seeds have big health benefits.  They are grown in South America and come from a plant called salvia hispanica. Traditionally they were used by cultures in South America for fuel and strength. They have caught on big time in the US because they are such an easy to use and affordable source of fiber,

Sure, The Scramble is all about making family dinners happen at home more often (and with less stress!) through meal planning and quick and easy recipes. But we all need a night off sometimes, even if it means eating out with young kids. Those nights out in restaurants seem to happen more often during the holidays. But it sure doesn’t feel like a night off if junior has a meltdown while waiting for the meal.