The holidays are brimming with sweet treats: cookies, cakes, and candies galore. Celebratory meals are centered around rich foods: steak, seafood, roast, and more. And parties indulge in alcohol: cocktails, wine, and digestifs too. After such heavy foods, your body begins to crave fresh. Although we enjoy sugar, protein, and alcohol, our body doesn’t require …
My grandmother always said, “Soup is good for your body.” And my grandfather chimed in, “That’s why we eat it every week.” And they did. They ate some variety of soup every single week, Winter and Summer. Now that I’m an adult, I enjoy honoring their legacy by cooking soup for my family. We eat …
Confession: I cook some variation of Mexican-American food at least once per week…sometimes twice per week. Last week I made a fresh batch of homemade black beans, so we ate them early in the week. Like always, I make enough to freeze the extras; this week I also reserved the juice, which was the perfect …
When the weather is cold and the days are busy, there is nothing more satisfying than a bowl of steaming soup. This thick and creamy broccoli cheddar soup will hit the spot! Before your days gets packed, prep this soup. Toss in frozen broccoli, a diced onion (or dehydrated onion if you’re really in a …
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What is your favorite ingredient to cook with? I have three ingredients that I never run out of: pesto, olive oil, and cream of mushroom/chicken/celery/anything soup. When I first became a chef in my home’s kitchen, casseroles were my specialty. And 9 times out of 10, the base of my casserole was a creamy soup. …
Two of our friends made the cross-country move from Oregon to Tennessee a couple of years ago. They lived with us for 2 months while they were house hunting. During that season we shared the kitchen, cooked meals together, and spent many joyful evenings around the dinner table. One of the best things about that …
This carrot soup recipe is a great choice if you are looking for a healthy holiday recipe that is both healthy and delicious. It is the perfect addition to your holiday meal that will have your company raving! Besides being healthy and tasting good, it is very easy to make and goes well as a …
Yum! This loaded baked potato soup really hits the spot on a cold winter’s night! Grab the recipe and give it a try! Make an extra batch to freeze for busy days! I love baked potato soup any time of the year, but it’s especially perfect during the winter. I keep my house kind of …
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Chase away the chill on a cold fall night with these 15 amazingly delicious spiced pumpkin soup recipes that will make you feel all warm inside! As the weather cools we start dreaming of warm comforting soups and of course one of our seasonal favorites-pumpkin. Combining the two is really an ingenious idea and …
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Want a rich and creamy pumpkin soup recipe that really fills you up but is also gentle on your lactose-intolerant tummy? You’ll love today’s recipe! It’s made with almond milk instead of dairy products. That also means that, aside from the honey, this recipe is perfect for vegans. If you are vegan, you can easily …
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With the weather shifting towards the freezing marks, a hearty soup will warm you up. As you may have noticed, I am fond of soups and creams. I am always looking for new ones to try and taste. One of the latest soup recipes I tried is a French onion soup one. Why onion …
Mmmmm, you know what tastes delicious every night of the week? Butternut squash soup recipes! I did not grow up eating butternut squash as a kid, but have totally made up for it as an adult. My husband and I first truly discovered butternut squash while we were living in the south. Neither of us …
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It is getting to be my favourite time of year again, back to school, early morning swimming lessons, chilly football games, and apple picking with the family. It can also be a chaotic time of year as we all get back into the swing of things. I love to warm up with a …
With the freezing weather we are experiencing this winter, I find myself preparing soups on a daily basis. One of my favorites is this chicken noodle soup recipe. It is very easy to prepare and filling. I usually make it the day following a chicken roast. I use the rest of the roast as a …
Nothing like a soup recipe to warm you up during those really cold winter nights. We had a FREEZING week in Montreal. It was so freezing and icy that I could swap out my car’s wheels for skates. My daughter literally wanted to put her skates on and for reason. Check her school yard: an outside …
In my pursuit of trying healthy soup recipes for this winter, I tried this version of leek soup recipe. Instead of adding regular potatoes, I used sweet ones. Remember how I made this hearty sweet potato soup a few weeks ago? I loved the taste. Since then, I am trying to replace the regular potatoes with sweet …
Are you looking for an easy healthy soup recipe to warm you up during those cold winter days? How about making this delicious roasted almond pumpkin soup. With Halloween over, I had lots of pumpkins laying around. Instead of throwing them out, I thought I would make a big batch of pumpkin soup. I used …
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While I love summer and the sunshine, I enjoy fall because I can cook lots of hearty delicious meals. In the summer, I tend to use the BBQ and prepare salads. By the end of August, I cannot stand eating a salad! So when September comes and those fall harvest fruits and veggies appear in …
I have never made sweet potato soup until few weeks ago. Sweet potato reminds me of baby food: it was one of the first vegetables I introduced to my kids. They loved their sweet potato soup purées and once grown up, I didn’t think of making it again. Actually, I have never made a potato soup …
Looking for an easy healthy recipe to warm you up during those cold winter days? Try this carrot maple soup. I am sure you will fight over it. It’s just that delicious! I have never considered mixing carrot and maple syrup until I read a french cookbook suggesting that mix. The Carrot Maple soup looked …
What would you cook with a 2 pounds bag of baby carrots? A carrot soup! So obvious, right? Check out my delicious carrot soup recipe and take advantage of the next sale on baby carrots! My husband went to the grocery store and he bought that huge bag of baby carrots! Huh! I turned red …
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Nothing takes away the winter chill better than a delicious, hot soup! This broccoli cheese soup is the perfect easy, healthy recipe for those cold winter nights. Now that the holidays are over, I am sure that everyone is looking to lose some pounds! What’s better than a hearty broccoli cheese soup to warm you …
This Roasted Pumpkin Soup easy soup recipe contains affiliate links. Now if you read my latest post about pumpkin carving, you will know by now that I NEVER carved a pumpkin before! Well I never carved a pumpkin and never cooked a pumpkin soup! I should have done that years before because it is such …
We all want to be healthy, but sometimes it can be difficult to incorporate fruit and vegetables into our regular diet without becoming bored. This Butternut Squash Soup is a healthy recipe that is both delicious, easy to make, requires only a handful of ingredients and is great for your body. When you go to …
Celery cream soup is a great addition to your table every day of the week. This healthy recipe will go well with nearly any main dish that you serve. The taste is very mild, requires only a few ingredients, and takes less than 30 minutes to make. The vegetable celery is a powerhouse of health …
Now that the weather is getting cold, one of the best ways to warm up is with healthy holiday recipes like this Red Lentil Soup. It would make a great addition to your holiday meal whether your cuisine is casual or elegant. Not only will this recipe warm you up, it tastes delicious and is …
Indian Root Vegetable Soup Root vegetables are great dietary food. Not only are they delicious on their own or as additions to recipes, they are full of vitamins and minerals essential for the body’s daily functions. Carrots have betacarotene, which is an antioxidant, while parsnips are high in fiber. It’s no wonder that root vegetables …
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Prep.time: 20 mn Cook time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 cup barley uncooked 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup chick peas 2 onions diced ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup minced parsley 2 TBSP olive oil Salt, pepper and paprika Make it In a large soup …
Prep.time: 25 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Makes:4 servingsIngredients: 4 pints grape tomato 2 tbsp extra virgin oil Salt and pepper 2 cups chicken broth 1 Tsp honey ¼ cup cooking …
Some days just require a comfort meal. You know what I mean – the days where you just want to curl up on the couch with a soft blanket, a classic movie, and a bowl of something hot. But there’s usually the dilemma of time: do I take the time to prepare that comfort food, …
One of my favorite holiday side dishes is green bean casserole. First of all, nearly half of Americans have purchased green beans in the past year, making it a fairly popular choice. I also appreciate how incredibly simple this fancy side dish is, which is why I often volunteer to make it for every holiday …
If you’ve read any of my previous recipes, you’ll notice a trend: cajun seasoning is always an option for spices and seasonings. That’s because my husband and daughter prefer that flavor to nearly any other. Pasta? Good with cajun seasoning. Soup? Great with cajun seasoning. Oatmeal? Why not add cajun seasoning! (I’m kidding about this …
Cooking dinner for your family doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Especially if you have a crockpot! Buy a whole chicken and remove the giblets. (Boil them and serve them as a surprise treat for your dogs.) Sprinkle the skin with a mixture of your favorite herbs, or use the recommended ones listed in my …
Confession time: I love bread. Do you? Do your kids? Any kind is satisfying. Rye, honey wheat, flaky rolls, dense biscuits, crispy, soft, etc. Seriously, I could eat bread for every meal of the day. Although it’s tasty, I know that kind of eating style isn’t a participant of a healthy or balanced diet. It’s …
“You’re crazy for making homemade beans when you can literally just buy them in a can!” That’s what I used to say. Maybe you feel the same way. But then I ate homemade black beans and the taste was significantly better. And then I discovered that purchasing dry beans was a fraction of the cost …
What’s your favorite comfort food? That meal you dream about on a dreary day, or when you’re missing home, or when you reminisce about days past? For me, it’s chicken pot pie. It reminds me of being a teenager on a day off of school. My mom would serve chicken pot pie to me and …
Does you family have a veggie that is always in your house? For us, it’s bell peppers and carrots. Both of them are refreshing snacks, pair well with dips, and stay fresh longer than most other vegetables. When it’s nearly time for another grocery store run, I make stuffed peppers. I have the peppers, grains, …
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All opinions are our own. When I lived in a warm climate, I was constantly told to, “stay hydrated” or make sure you’re drinking water and not just soda. It was kind of obvious …
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All opinions are our own. Now that the chillier days of the year have arrived, it’s time to be extra vigilant in the fight against those pesky viruses ready to wreak havoc on your …
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Looking for an easy yet yummy bread to go along with your famous dinner recipe? Look no further than this gluten-free paleo cornbread recipe! My family loves cornbread! While you can make it using one of those cheap little box mixes, the real thing is a million times better! In fact, my son will only …
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Today, we’re sharing the creamiest, most delicious potato and corn chowder you’ve ever tasted! You’re going to love this amazing soup so much that you’ll want to make it every week! Good thing it’s so easy, right? Let’s check it out! Is there anything better than a bowl of steaming hot soup on a cold …
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Can you eat healthier during the holidays without giving up all your favorite treats? With our paleo gingerbread brownies, the answer is a resounding YES! Grab the recipe! Let’s be honest: eating healthy during the holidays is never an easy feat. From cookies to cakes, decadent appetizers to rich soups and pasta dishes, temptation awaits …
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Did someone say pumpkin caramel latte cupcake? Yep, you heard right! Celebrate all the best flavors of fall with this amazing recipe! If there’s one thing I love more than pumpkin, it’s coffee. While I love a good homemade pumpkin spice latte as much as the next person (it has to be homemade, otherwise, …
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Fall is here, you know what that means! Pumpkin time! Check out our ultimate pumpkin spice cupcake recipe. Trust me, this is the recipe you’ve been craving! I discovered my love for all things pumpkin when I was in my early 20s. We were living in Japan at the time and had a friend who …
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So long, summer! It was fun while it lasted, but now it’s time to welcome fall! These gorgeous home decor ideas are just what your house needs to make the transition from bright sunny summer colors to the warmer, richer shades of Autumn. Check them out and choose your favorites to do a little seasonal …
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This post is brought to you by Boston Market. All opinions are our own. Is anyone else totally overwhelmed by their massive back-to-school to-do list? Between shopping for new wardrobes (why do kids have to grow SO fast?), tackling massive supply lists and trying to get everyone back into some sort of routine, I …
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What should you eat during pregnancy to keep both you and your growing baby healthy? We’ve gathered up 10 of the best pregnancy power foods that you should definitely add to your diet! Let’s check them out! One of the first things you may think after finding out that you’re pregnant concerning food is …
Looking for amazing summer reading story books for young readers that will engage their minds and encourage their imagination? We’ve partnered with Dover Books to bring you nine spectacular selections that your kids won’t be able to put down! Check them out, then learn how you can save 25% off Dover Books! It’s so …
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Planning a special party for your favorite little Autobot this summer? You need this insanely cute and fun Transformers cupcake recipe! It’s so much more than meets the eye. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I’m not going to lie, it does take a bit more work than our typical cupcake recipes, but I think you’ll be …
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A hearty dinner on the table in under an hour plus only one pan to clean later? You betcha! Dinner is served in just one pan thanks to this super simple and oh-so hearty sheet pan pot roast recipe! As far as comfort foods go, pot roast definitely ranks up there with mac & cheese, chicken noodle …
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Need gift ideas for your foodie mom? Maybe you love to cook yourself and want to drop some hints to your significant other? Either way, get ready for four of the most incredible kitchen gifts you’ve ever seen. Seriously! I bet your jaw will drop when you see the first one! These gifts are perfect for Mother’s …
If there’s one thing that everyone in the whole family loves, it’s pizza! What do you do, though, when you need to get out the door in a hurry and don’t want to deal with the cheesy, saucy mess? Make pizza muffins, of course! Muffins are the ultimate portable food and you can put just …
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When it comes to Easter recipes (or any holiday recipes, for that matter), there are just some that you crave all year long. My family has a secret soup recipe that they only make during Christmas, for example. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for the year. I start looking forward to it in January, …
Making a healthy vegetarian lunch just got a whole lot easier thanks to our mason jar lentil salad! Whether you’re looking for the perfect on-the-go recipe for a day running errands with the kids or something you can eat quickly at your work desk, this salad has it all. Prepare it the night before and …
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We all want our kids to eat healthier, right? Some kids just naturally gravitate towards healthier snacks, but for most of us, we have to find new ways to get our kids to eat more veggies, especially if we’re raising a particularly picky eater! Today, we have some great parenting tips from Jennifer of I’m Addicted …
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This post is brought to you by Disney. All opinions are my own. Being far from home during the holidays is never easy. As someone who spent two years clear across the world, I know how hard it is to miss out on all your treasured traditions. Today, I’m going to share with you a …
This post is brought to you by Finlandia. All opinions are our own. What’s on your holiday breakfast menu this year? In my house, we’re absolutely going to include this delicious raspberry compound butter spread made with Finlandia™ imported butter! It’s easy enough to make for your everyday breakfasts yet classy enough to serve on …
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Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread with Pepitas is delicious, guilt-free breakfast option that is packed with fall flavors. Fall is by far my favorite season. There is a cozy nip in the air, gorgeous yellow-orange colors all around and the warm smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven. Not to mention, that the kid is back …
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Welcome to the OurFamilyWorld recipe video page! Here you’ll find easy access to all of our best tutorials for our favorite dinners, snacks, desserts and more! We’ve been hard at work putting together fabulous presentations that showcase how simple it is to pull together our creations and we’re excited for you to take a peek! …
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Looking for an easy recipe for dinner that you can make either on the grill or the stove? I’m loving these chicken skewers right now! They’re simple to put together and please even my pickiest eaters. Did you ever notice that kids are more likely to try something new if it’s on a stick? There’s …
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I have a secret weapon for keeping summer dinnertimes slow and lovely: summer slow cooker recipes! Yes, I know we all think of the slow cooker in the winter because it makes excellent hot soups which aren’t exactly summer food. Your slow cooker can do so much more! In the summer, I like to keep …
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If you are looking for books about autism for you and child, I found a few really great ones to get started! It is important that your child doesn’t feel like he is different in a bad way. Spending time with your child and reading some books about autism will help him understand his …
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If you love cauliflower, you’ll adore these ten delicious cauliflower recipes to try! While I am not a vegetarian person, I like trying new meat-free recipes. It helps me stretch my grocery budget and reduces my risk of cholesterol (this disease runs into my family). I don’t want have to fight cholesterol at such a young age …
Leek recipes can be the perfect for a budget-friendly meal to throw in your back pocket. With a super sweet onion flavor, if leeks are not already on your menu you need to give them a try. I find leeks are a great alternative for people who don’t like the stronger taste of onions, and …
There are lots of ways to eat pulses. For this month’s challenge, I decided to go with a warm lentil salad. I usually eat a lentil salad after my bootcamp class. It provides me a nice kick to finish the afternoon. Besides it is light enough so I won’t be sleepy at my desk. Bootcamp classes can …
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Let’s be honest here, the struggle is real to get my picky kid to eat broccoli. For a long time, she would look at it on her plate like I had tried to serve her dirt, literally dirt. She would look up at me with these big, round eyes that begged “Mommy, do I have …
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Whether you are crunched for time or money, there are many perks to making crockpot meals for large families. Let’s be honest, who isn’t short on time and couldn’t use to trim the grocery budget a bit? Putting healthy meals on the table is not always simple either! Below you can check out some of …
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Let’s talk cabbage! More specifically, how to use cabbage in cheap vegetarian meals. With the prices of meat going through the roof lately, we’re all trying to find ways to stretch out food budget. The obvious answer: eat less meat. Unfortunately, the price of produce also seems to be on the rise. What do you …
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Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter 1 onion, sliced thin 1 garlic clove, minced 2 pounds of tomatoes, chopped 1 cup of water Salt and pepper, to taste 4 ½-inch thick slice of French bread ½ cup of cheddar cheese, grated fine Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a saucepan over medium heat, melt …
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The holidays are over and the memories are made, but you may be feeling frustrated as you manage money stress from holiday bills. The average American spent $986 last year alone as they decked their halls last holiday season. No matter what your holiday spending was, you may be feeling a little frazzled when you …
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The dollar store should be your starting place when you are organizing your house. It’s a great way to try a new organization system before buying fancy bins, or just to make thing tidy quickly. If you are not already popping by, you need to plan a trip to the dollar store stat to make …
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Children love helping mom and dad cook. They feel like they are little helpers, and it also teaches them a variety of skills like small motor skills, reading skills, math skills and science skills. Also, cooking helps to teach kids about being patient and gaining confidence when they accomplish something. Here are some of the …
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Time to spice up your holiday parties with this Jalapeno Pepper Cheesy Bread recipe. Your guests will love every piece of it. Make sure to warn them about the Jalapeno ingredient as some people don’t like eating spicy. You can even bake 2 batches: one spicy and one without Jalapeno. The taste won’t be the same but you …
Today we’re sharing all the essential cookware you need for the holidays, because guess what? It’s that time of year again! Can you believe it? It seems like once Halloween passes, it’s non-stop holiday cooking! From Diwali to Thanksgiving in November, then party after party in December, the kitchen is always busy! You need cookware that can …
These Cheap Vegetarian Meals For Large Families will leave you satisfied and happy. Not only are they frugal, they are delicious and will please even the meat eaters in your family. From hearty casseroles to soups these are some of our favorite go-to vegetarian meals. Being budget friendly just makes these an excellent choice for …
Are you looking for a great fall dessert? Try this easy chocolate cake recipe. Bonus: it has no butter. It’s called Genoise in french. It is a lighter version of cakes. It is so easy to make. You can even whip it while your guests are at the front door. All you need is flour, …
I was 15 when my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was the first cancer diagnosis in the family. Needless to say, it was a shock for us. Luckily my aunt was diagnosed early enough to beat cancer. She did go through the radiation and all the rough treatments, though. If you …
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I am a true believer in the following: You can enjoy outdoor family activities in every season. You just need to be creative and at the same simple. The simplest things are the best. Besides Fresh air is vital for everybody. It allows kids to burn off that excess of energy or sugar. It allows adults …
A slow cooker can become your best friend in the kitchen, especially if you are constantly on the go. It is an appliance that is convenient because you cook everything in one pot and you can leave it cooking on low heat all day without having to constantly monitor it. Obviously, slow cookers do not chop …
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Autumn food preserving is a great way to keep all those delicious fruits and veggies tasting fresh long after the season has ended. Food preserving and autumn days are a match made in heaven, especially in cold climates. Our fruits and vegetables during winter are tasteless. I still buy them to get my daily portions of …
My husband and I are fond of spaghetti squash. It is a great way to eat vegetables and cut back on carbs at the same time. Of course if you want a good spaghetti, go for it because nothing can replace it. But you cannot have spaghetti everyday, can you? On the other hand you …
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A couple months ago, I found myself spending hours exploring the best countertop microwaves. Here’s the long story short: it was the night before a big family gathering and I was nuking a bowl of soup to fuel me while I finished cleaning. I had a built-in model, you know, the “over-the-stove” type that is …
Breast cancer is a tough illness and is touching more and more lives every day. During the battle, it can be difficult to know how to help. Taking a meal is one way to help both the patient and the surrounding family. One of the best resources I found for recipe ideas and advice for helping …
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These Cheap Healthy Meals For Large Families are perfect for pushing your grocery budget farther. Not only are these meals all healthy options, they are seriously delicious. Everyone in the family will enjoy them. You won’t feel guilty about feeding them to your kids, and you will be spending less on groceries. Sounds like a …
When your budget is tight it is important to find great Money Saving Meals For Large Families that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for something to help trim your budget, or make your meal times easier we have some great tips for you to consider. Not only will we share our favorite helpful …
In my pursuit of testing my muffin tins and trying new muffin recipes for my kids, I tried this easy recipe with my a leftover chicken roast. You know how I am fond of using leftovers. I don’t like wasting food and eating chicken roast 2 days in a row is not something very much …
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When you have a teen in swimming competitions and music band plus a daughter practicing hip hop and taking swimming lessons, you don’t have much time for cooking. Dinners must be ready in less than 30 minutes. Sometimes 15 if you have a snow storm on your doorstop. That’s why I cook a lot with …
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Search the internet and you’ll find a million home remedies for colds. You’ll find everything from the simple chicken noodle soup remedy to the bizarre onions in your socks. The question is, do these remedies actually work? The answer, of course, isn’t simple. Some do, some don’t. Before you smell up the house with garlic …
Spicy Carrot Salad puree? How on earth did I come up with this easy recipe? I did not. This Mediterranean dish was suggested by neighbor. I live in a multicultural neighborhood and sometimes we get together for a pot luck. In one of those gatherings, my neighbor brought this delicious carrot salad. It was a …
I have received information about the TYLENOL® For What Matters Most™ campaign from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. With all the wish lists, shopping and general craziness of the season, it’s important to stop and take time to …
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Are you looking for healthy vegetable muffin recipes for kids that are perfect for the lunch box? Look no more, this muffin recipe will be a hit in your home. Your toddler, teen and even your significant other will ask for more. While I am not a fan of hiding vegetables in my recipes, this …
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BIC® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Spread cheer this holiday season by committing random acts of Merry Marking with BIC Mark-It™! The super cool markers that make things like organizing paperwork and labeling boxes so much more colorful created a spectacular booklet …
As parents we want to give our kids the best and healthiest life, and recent studies have shown that Eating Dinner Together Prevents Childhood Obesity. While parents shouldn’t feel pressured to create a home cooked meal every night, simply sitting down to dinner as a family will go a long way toward promoting a healthy …
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I have to confess something: I never liked potato soups! They were either too watery, not enough potatoes or too much cream. But the following potato soup recipe is THE best potato chowder recipe I have ever tasted (and it’s not because I made it). It has the perfect ingredients, right amount of potatoes and …
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People say don’t buy appliances or kitchen stuff as gifts, but this list of Time-Saving Gift Ideas For Busy Moms In The Kitchen is the exception! I promise any mom who struggles to get everything done will love anything you choose from this list. There is something for everyone on your list to help them …
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Here are 7 Dinner Cooking Tips To Kill Weeknight Stress. Not only will these help you to feed your family easier, you will do so without the stress you would normally have. Recent studies have shown that the pressure to cook a meal for your family is beginning to cause added stress to parents lives. …
Today, we’re talking parenting tips for teenagers with braces! Learn all the things no one told you about having braces, how to help your teen care for them, and more! Let’s get started! Ah, braces. Everyone is quick to tell you how much they cost (a lot!), but no one prepares you for all the …
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You may think that this is against everything you have ever believed as a parent, but let us explain to you what are the Benefits Of Letting Your Child Win An Argument. Not only will we be helping you learn how to successful let them win, but also how to do so without truly losing …
My daughter is a huge shrimp fan and the inspiration behind this dinner recipe for kids. She can eat a handful of cooked shrimps as a snack, add them to her pasta dish or eat them on a skewer. I usually buy frozen cooked shrimps as it is easy to prepare but obviously fresh shrimps …
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Lunch box food has come a long way since I was a child, but these Back To School Lunchbox Safety Tips have remained the same. Nothing brings back memories of grade school quite like the smell of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Whether your child is carrying their lunch every day or only on an …
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Hearing the Caribbean call your family this year? The island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands is a great destination for families to consider for a family vacation. Some cruises (affiliate link) make a port stop here but it’s also possible to fly in and spend more time exploring this destination. You won’t need …
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This post brought to you by American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine. At OurFamilyWorld, we love focusing on easy healthy recipes for families. We strongly believe that anyone can make a healthy meal if you have the right ingredients. While we use a lot of fresh foods …
This post brought to you by Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine. About two weeks ago, I told you a bit about how Scott’s Gro-ables make gardening easy even for novices. A couple of days after that, I received my Gro-ables in the mail and got to try them out for myself! I cannot believe …
Do you need some great Easter ideas to help get you in the spirit of the spring holiday? We’ve gathered up all our best ideas, from crafts to recipes and more. Check them out! Easter is one of my favorite holidays because it’s so low-pressure. It’s a fun family holiday, but you don’t have to …
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You know what: I didn’t ever have a chance to cook a meat loaf recipe until I was well into my adult life. My mom was not a fan and I have never dared cooking it. But one day my daughter came back home from school and she said : I ate the best meat …
We received complimentary GE reveal® products to help us discover how a simple change in lighting can transform a whole room. All opinions are our own. It’s amazing how much we rely on lighting for everything. Obviously, we need lights to guide us in the darkness so we don’t trip over our dogs, fall …
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This Valentine’s Day, skip the busy restaurants and dine in! Valentine’s Day recipes make it easy to replicate those romantic dinner recipes from fancy restaurants. Start your meal with this delicious salad recipe! Pomegranate reminds me of my childhood! My dad used to buy them and peel them for us! Peeling them can be quite …
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The holidays are a great time to remember those who have less than we do. It seems as though every cause in the area is asking for help during the holiday season, as their needs are greater. But what if you yourself are on a tight budget and don’t have much to give to charity? …
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Cookies, candies, cakes and more! Plum pudding, roast turkey and treats galore! Trying to prevent childhood obesity during the holidays becomes quite a chore! Okay, bad poetry aside, this is by far the roughest time of the year to prevent childhood obesity. Some would say Halloween is the hardest, but honestly, that’s just one day. …
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When I was a child, my mother used to prepare ratatouille every week! Ratatouile is French Vegetable dish that contains Eggplants, tomatoes and several other vegetables! It is similar to this easy healthy dinner recipe I made a while ago: Eggplant in the oven!
Want to hear a funny story? When we bought the slow cooker a few years ago, my husband thought it would save us LOTS of time! He thought that we did not need to prep the vegetables or meat before, that the slow cooker would do everything! Really, I told him! I believe that the …
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This easy healthy recipe for Rabbit Fish Muffins contains affiliate links. When I was at She Blogs Conference in Toronto last week, I stayed at the King Edward hotel. During the conference, one of the speakers baked a fish cupcake. It was stunning! Back home, I was tempted to try this new recipe as I …
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Don’t spend a fortune on lunch box ideas! When it comes to packing your child’s lunch, you have a few options. Sure you can head to the store and spend as much as $20 on a lunch box for your child. Or, you can buy brown bags and fill the landfill with more waste that it …
This college dorm room essentials post contains affiliate. We recommend only what we love. Graduation season is almost upon us, and before you know it, your teenager will be heading off to college. Chances are you’ll be spending most of your summer gathering all the dorm room essentials to make it more like home. Going …
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When I got married a few (ok a little more than few) years ago, I didn’t know how to cook! As the youngest of 4 children, my mother always thought that she would have the time to teach me how to cook. Until one day, I surprised her that I am getting married and discovered that …
Think that Turkey is just for the holiday season? Think again! There are endless recipes you can prepare with Turkey other than the traditional holiday meal! From sandwiches to Quesadillas to soups, the possibilities are endless! You can prepare delicious low fat turkey recipes that will help you lose those extra pounds gained during the holidays. …
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Finding a way to stay organized is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions, as well as one of the most challenging to stick to. It requires upfront time to tame all the clutter, then a long-term commitment to actually keeping everything in order. If you miss even a few days in your quest, …
When the weather starts to get chilly, would you rather wrap yourself with a warm blanket than stand in the kitchen cooking dinner? For those nights, there is no reason to order take out when you can serve your family a healthy dinner from the freezer. Save yourself time and stress by cooking your meals …
As you may have noticed, I am an Equal sweetener fan! As a zero calorie sweetener, it is a great alternative to sugar and there are so many delicious recipes found at the Equal Canada Facebook page. Lately Equal Canada released a new product: The Yellow Canister. I’ve heard such great things about this package: wide …
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Thanks to Walgreens for sponsoring my writing. Help Walgreens help others! Visit their Facebook page here to learn about their charitable partners and decide which cause Walgreens will donate to with a quick vote. When I was growing up, children were volunteering all the time, but we did not realize it. It was part of our upbringing …
Camping is a popular recreation among vacationers of all ages. Most adults have fond memories of toasting marshmallows over campfires. Unfortunately, vegetarians find themselves at a loss when preparing camping meals for under the stars. There are now plenty of options for vegetarian camping meals, making meal planning easy. Where Can I Buy Vegetarian Camping …
Constipation in children can be a miserable situation for both the child and the parents. A constipated child has bowel movements that happen less often than usual and are hard and dry. It can cause abdominal pain as well as pain when trying to go. In some cases, it can even cause bleeding, which can …
