Easy Meal Planning for Busy Moms and Dads In my house and in the households of many of my friends, the pace of life just never seems to slow down. There are work obligations, school activities and projects, extracurricular activities to get the kids to, community events and activities to participate in, friends to catch up with after way too long, errands to run, house projects to get done, the list goes on and on….
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My kids go to a school where there is no cafeteria, so we have to pack lunches every. single. day. And while my husband is in charge of school day breakfasts, I still have the task of overseeing school lunches. Last year, when they were in 2nd and 4th grades, I decided that it was time for the boys to start packing their own lunches. There were definitely days when it didn’t go as planned,…
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I have never much liked water. It tastes bland and uninspiring to me, so staying well hydrated has often been a challenge. There are so many reasons why drinking enough water is important—from decreased cravings and mindless snacking to better health and better skin. But none of these was really enough of a motivator for me… until recently. This is embarrassing to admit, but the thing that really motivated me was a sign of aging…
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Guest column by Domenica Marchetti, author of The Glorious Soups and Stews of Italy Winter is having its way with us. Another storm has just dumped more snow and sleet on the greater Washington, D.C. area, where I live. If there’s an upside to this crazy weather that so many of us are experiencing ~ other than yet another snow day if you’re a kid ~ it has to be this: it’s perfect soup weather….
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Gas Grill: Getting Over Your Fear of Grilling Many families think of grilling as the man’s turf — which is fine, as long as the man actually grills! I used to be intimidated by cooking over fire, and rarely touched the grill. Now that I’m over the initial fear, I love how quickly and flavorfully the grill helps me make Scramble meals. Here are some of my favorite tips for safe and easy grilling:…
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