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Road Trip Tips for Kids
If you’re like me, the thought of packing the kids into the car for a road trip brings equal parts excitement and sheer terror. But fear not! With a few tips and a healthy dose of humor, we can survive (and maybe even enjoy) the journey. Here’s how I’ve turned our chaotic car rides into…
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Chicken and Dumplings (Our Way)
There’s hardly anything more comforting than a big bowl of chicken and dumplings. This is actually my husbands recipe, and it’s the best I’ve ever had. He combined a few different ones and came up with this, adapting over the years. Our kids love it and so do I. Ingredients (for soup) Ingredients (for dumplings)…
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Printable November Dinner Planner
November has my all-time favorite meal: Thanksgiving dinner! For all the other days, I happily eat all the seasonal brassicas, squash, apples, and pears. November in Texas can be heavy-coat cold or air-conditioner warm, so there’s a good balance in this plan to account for that, while still embracing all the cozy fall vibes. I…
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Ham and Cheese Frittata
This frittata recipe is easily adaptable, which is great, but this basic version only has 6 ingredients, which is also great. Plus, my kids love it. Ingredients Instructions Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Pour the melted butter into a pie pan (or square baking dish) and brush it all over, including up the sides.…
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Surviving the Stomach Bug: A Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Great (and Gross) Family Outbreak
Ah, the stomach bug. It’s that unwelcome guest who shows up uninvited, overstays its welcome, and leaves you with a mess that makes a toddler’s bedrrom look like a tidy little oasis. If you find yourself in the middle of a family-wide gastrointestinal revolt, I feel your pain. We are now two days post-bug and…
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Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes
If you are lucky enough to have leftover mashed potatoes, you have to try this side! My kids say they taste like tater tots. If you want to add meat, it could be a full meal with a side of veggies. While you make the batter, go ahead and put the oil in your pan…
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Apple-Ginger Chicken in the Instant Pot
This is the perfect fall meal! Kids love it, adults love it, it’s easy and comes together in one bowl for serving. Ingredients Instructions Add the apple cider, soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder, and ginger to your instant pot. Whisk it until combined, then add the chicken thighs, turning to coat.…
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Printable October Dinner Planner
Meal planning can seem like a hurdle, so hopefully I’ve taken that off your plate this month! You can click the file name to open it and then just save it or print it off. Feel free to make this your own. Fall can be a busy season, but home-cooking is attainable if that’s a…
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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs: A Simple Guide
Hard-boiling eggs can be harder than it seems, but the best method I’ve found is just to jump and and try a few different techniques. Here’s what works for me. Step One: Boil the water. Make sure it’s enough to cover the tops of all the eggs you want to make. The water needs to…
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