Guest Post by Kari Patterson We sat on her couch as I recounted my parenting woes. The more I dumped the more I felt overwhelmed. Little things, seemingly unrelated, heaped verbally into the air until I sat in a thick fog of my own creation. I shook my head and looked at her. Where do I start? Her simple response became my guiding principle for resolutions since. Pick one thing, and the rest will fall into place. Pick one thing. She explained that usually all behavioral issues have the same – or at least a similar – root. By simply picking one thing you create a manageable plan, and as you conquer one particular area you inevitably notice Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s egg-free, dairy-free menu plan (12/16)
Menu Plan by Amanda, a SAHM to two boys, ages 2 and 10 months living in Salem, Oregon. We found out in July that our then 7-month-old was allergic to dairy and egg. We cut back on dairy but with a 2-year-old in the house it was hard to completely get rid of milk and cheese. After another scare and ER visit last week, we have decided to completely take both dairy and egg out of our diets. It hasn’t been an easy transition, but one that is crucial for the safety of our baby. Just to be sure there is no dairy or egg in anything I buy, I double/triple check the ingredients from this link. Here's what's for dinner at my house this week: Monday -- Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s soup menu plan (12/9)
Menu Plan by Brittany Confession: I have never spent any amount of time preparing a freezer meal. Gasp. I know. I just can't handle the thought of spending hours in the kitchen with ingredients strewn all over the place. I'm as good with long hours in the kitchen as I am with large amounts of laundry. Enter the humble soup. What do I love about soup? I can make at least two meals out of each recipe. Soup freezes better than any other meal, in my opinion. Every time I make soup I get a meal now and a meal later. Problem solved. While we are giving soup a high five, I'd like to add that it is so much easier to get your kids to eat large amounts of Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s gluten-free, dairy-free menu plan (12/2)
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Menu Plan Menu Plan by Laurie Our two-year old is experiencing some (more) food intolerance issues, and we are taking a homeopathic approach to dealing with it (under the care of a physician). When one is a two year old boy, there is really no reasoning with him that what he has to eat is different than what the rest of us can eat. Therefore our family is now not only Gluten Free, but also Dairy Free and Cranberry Free (weird, I know) until close to the end of the year. I choose to view this as a fun challenge, rather than so much of a bummer. It's amazing what can be done without dairy or gluten these days! And don't Keep Reading
French Rolling Pin (one of our favorite kitchen tools)
I have never been a fan of rolling out dough. It can feel so time consuming and labor intensive. I love the end product, but I hate the tedious process. I kind of move around my kitchen like a small hurricane, lots of speed and multi-tasking, very little finesse and fuss. Then my sister bought me this French Rolling Pin a year ago, and I absolutely love it. Something about it makes rolling out dough a pleasure instead of a pain. It's smooth, lightweight, and easy to use: the perfect rolling pin. It is definitely one of those kitchen tools that I now look forward pulling out of the drawer and putting to use. The simple design is both beautiful and Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s menu plan (11/18)
Menu Plan by our reader, Leslie, who blogs at Simply Music Wise about music, leaving a legacy, and living a well-rounded life with her children and students in Arlington, Washington. Howdy! I'm a Texan living in the northwest and believe me, my blood is thin. I love soup year round because of that, but my family only likes it during the winter months. Hurrah for cold weather. Soup everyday! If my natives get tired of soup, I freeze the leftovers for quick lunches. I've been a meal planner before it was cool. Here is my strategy: with 7 people in our family, each member takes 1 night of the week to choose their meal. That way they 'own' their Keep Reading
What’s for dinner? This week’s menu plan (11/11)
This morning I have been thinking about those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Freedom is a beautiful thing. Thank you, Veterans! Find FREE Veterans Day Meals & Discounts here. Here's what's for dinner at my house this week: Monday -- Mushroom Lasagna, Whole Wheat Bread, green salads Tuesday -- Potato & Broccolini Frittata, kale salad Wednesday -- Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans Thursday -- Pita Bread with Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad & Homemade Hummus, fresh fruit Friday -- Pizza Night! Saturday -- Simple Roast Chicken, baked potatoes, kale salad Sunday -- Dinner Out We'd Keep Reading
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