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Tag Archive: meals

Slow-Cooker Side Dishes Recipe Round-Up
March 17, 2017 8:00 am | by

When you first bring your baby home from the hospital, you might find that people bring you lots of meals ready-to-eat. But if you want simple side dishes to accompany the dinners you are getting, try some of these slow-cooker side dish recipes. Start them during a morning nap and let the crock pot do all the work for you while you take care of you and baby during those first few weeks postpartum. Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes by Whole and Heavenly Oven – Your favorite three-cheeses with mashed potatoes are the perfect combo. They’re comforting and make a delicious side dish

Column: Life After Labor

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Slow-Cooker Dinner Recipe Round-Up
March 6, 2017 8:00 am | by

One of the toughest things for new parents to adjust to is how to adjust their daily routines around the presence of a new baby. Sometimes bringing a baby home can be as challenging as having the baby. Meal time can be especially challenging which is why freezer-friendly meals are so popular as gifts for new parents. Another great meal option to keep in mind is using your slow-cooker! This allows you prep the meal during the baby’s morning nap, and have it warm and ready-to-serve when you need dinner on the table. Here are some fabulous slow-cooker dinner meals you can make

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REVIEW: EZ-PZ Happy Mat
January 7, 2016 8:36 pm | by

The ez-pz Happy Mat makes mealtime fun and cleanup a breeze! I don’t know about you, but I love putting together my little one’s lunch! It’s fun, and also a great way to get creative with healthy options! Not only is it a good time for us to bond with our children, but making lunches promotes healthy eating, which is essential to a healthy life! Here is why we love the ez-pz Happy Mat in our home!  Easy to use – e-z-p-z, the name is definitely 100% right! This mat is simple to use and clean!  No Mess – The best thing about

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Real Mom Talk: Bunny Snacks!
March 30, 2015 8:18 pm | by

With Easter right around the corner, I wanted to share a fun and easy snack mix recipe perfect for anytime of the year! We are big snack/trail mix eaters around here and this little snack is fun to make and delicious to eat. Not to mention it’s quite a handy little snack for the busy parent. I will usually make a large batch and store some for later! Here’s how to make this fun Easter-inspired snack mix!  Ingredients  6c. Plain Chex Mix  2c. Pretzels  2c. Annie’s Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies (you can find these in most grocery stores)  1c. Nuts (I

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Real Mom Talk: Quick Holiday Recipes for the Family
December 7, 2014 3:53 pm | by

With all the hustle and bustle during the holidays, who has time to slave in the kitchen, crafting the perfect dish? In my family, quick and easy recipes are our go-to, and one of our favorites is cranberry jello! It’s an old family recipe that I learned to make when I was a little girl and now I bring it to all our holiday get togethers! Here’s what you need: The larger box of Strawberry Jello Can of crushed pineapple Can of Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce At least 16oz Frozen Strawberries Crushed Pecans or Walnuts optional Directions: 1) Take 2

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No Spend January
January 16, 2013 11:26 am | by

The start of a new year always brings with it the inevitable question, “What are your resolutions?” While I’m not really a resolutions kind of girl (it feels a little too much like homework to me), I do think that a new year can be a good time to start working towards some larger goals, if only because it’s an easy time to mark on the calendar. Just like it’s easier to start a diet on a Monday. Or maybe that‘s just me. I think less in terms of “I’ll eat six vegetables every day” (which is a worthy aspiration)

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Toddler Chores
July 11, 2012 3:29 pm | by

Can I let you in on a little secret? Toddlers LOVE chores. I know it’s hard to fathom. When we hear the word chores, endless piles of dishes and laundry spring to mind. Miraculously, that is not what toddlers think of. They think it’s fun! It took me a few babies to discover this awesome fact. I wish I’d know earlier, which is why I’m sharing with you today. However, before reading further, there are a couple of disclaimers.   First, doing chores with toddlers takes approximately ten times longer than if you did them yourself. However, there is a

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