My third child turned six months old recently and became fascinated by solid foods. She’ll lock eyes on me as I take every bite, her eyes full of curiosity. I’ve always enjoyed this stage of infancy, particularly because making my own baby food at home is so fun. Read More

This wasn’t just to keep my family fed. My husband and I had some serious goals to get out of debt, and eating out every other night was interrupting that plan. Read More

Life is always buzzing with activities. Whether you have a family, pet, garden, or friends filling your time  -something that can easily go missed is healthy, delicious, and fresh foods. During our busy days, having staples in the fridge ensures that we don’t get to 9 pm, too tired to cook, too hot to turn on the oven and only capable of orderin... Read More

When I was a college student, I burned through my meager paychecks pretty quickly. The primary offenders were fancy chai tea lattes and fast food. Why did these little “treats” of mine do so much damage? Read More

Mother Teresa once said, “Wash the plate not because it is dirty nor because you are told to wash it, but because you love the person who will use it next.” Much of the work that happens in a family’s kitchen is a labor of love. This is often done by one person. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of creative ways to involve your whole fa... Read More

Does meal prep ever become daunting? In my years serving home cooked meals to my family, occasionally I’ve fallen into some of the same comfort zones rather than branching out. Taco night and frozen pizzas are two solid staples in our home, for example. Thankfully, in the last year, my husband and I discovered a meal prep app that gave us the ch... Read More

With the holidays on our doorstep, and all the yummy treats to make, I can get stressed wondering when I’m going to find the time to whip something up. Cookies and muffins take more time, and I always end up burning a batch or two while chasing my two little ones. So I’ve been on the hunt for a quick and tasty snack and beverage I can make durin... Read More

Food. It’s by far the trickiest category in our budget. When life gets busy or kids come along, prepping healthy meals from scratch can fall by the wayside. That’s why I’ve assembled a master list of the many freezer meals out there on the web. These meals are great for: Read More

Let's be honest, it can be difficult to get kids to eat healthy and as parents we need quick and affordable solutions. Here are two truly simple and delicious recipes that my kids (and husband) devour every time. Read More