Foodie Friday: Make-Ahead Baked Oatmeal Casserole
I pinned this recipe for baked oatmeal months ago, and I’ve been meaning to try it for ages now. I am a big fan of cold cereal (the cold crunch wakes me up in the morning…or so I tell myself!). My...
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This year, my daughters’ after school care provider, the YMCA, began offering free dinner to children who are still in their care at 5:30 pm. While it take some relinquishing of control on my part,...
View ArticleFoodie Friday: Getting Dinner on the Table
Recently my long-time friends and I were sharing an email thread describing our shortcoming when it comes to getting a healthy dinner on the table during the work week. We are three intelligent ladies...
View ArticleToddler Thursday: We Are So 2
On June 18, my twins turned 2. So they have been 2 for a few weeks now. Let me just assure you, in case you were at all worried, they are VERY good at being 2. Sidney is contemplating becoming 2...
View ArticleAsk the Moms: Aversion to Solid Food
Reader Brielle had the following question for us: I have 1 year old twins (11 months adjusted). My little girl is doing great, but my little boy is slightly delayed in some areas. One area that I’m...
View ArticleFoodie Friday: Schlotzsky’s Review and $25 Gift Card Giveaway
My daughters and I don’t make a habit of eating out, so when we do go, it’s a treat. We have a relatively limited list of places we frequent, mostly because M is very particular about what she’ll eat....
View ArticleWouldn’t Do Without Wednesday: Baby Bjorn Bibs
No parent enjoys the mess that is mealtime with young children. Luckily, I found something to help us with that problem. As babies, all my kids wore cloth bibs during their waking hours, especially...
View ArticleToddler Thursday: Breastfeeding with Teeth
When I set out with the intention of breastfeeding my twins, I didn’t take their teeth into account. It didn’t even cross my mind, really, even though I knew that my own mother had given up...
View ArticleFoodie Friday: Lunch Bag Hygiene
With rare exception, I pack my daughters’ school lunches. We usually use soft insulated lunch bags and all food inside it is either in a container or wrapped in cling wrap. Still, I worry about how...
View ArticleWouldn’t Do Without Wednesday: Reusable Baking Cups
You’ve probably used paper baking cups at some point. They’re available in enormous variety, from the plain white ones to extraordinary feats of artistry. Image by Le Living and Co is licensed under CC...
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