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This Strawberry Jello Salad with Cool Whip is the perfect kid-friendly side dish for your next holiday gathering or weeknight dinner! Hi friends! Allow me to introduce my Grandma’s jello. Growing up, my grandma and grandpa always came to our house for Thanksgiving, and my Grandma always made this jello. It was quite literally the […]
Read More...These Homemade Soft Pretzels can be made into the traditional shape or cut into bites for a perfect game day or party appetizer! *Originally published in 2013. Updated 2023* Hi Friends! This recipe for homemade soft pretzels has been a favorite of ours since way back in 2013. I tend to make them a few […]
Read More...This Fresh Cranberry Sauce is simple to make, ready in 15 minutes and tastes great on everything from turkey to oatmeal! Make a batch and enjoy on your favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner and holiday recipes! *Originally published 12/2013. Updated Oct 2023* Hi Friends! It has officially been almost 10 years since I first shared my […]
Read More...This Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffing is hearty enough for a meal but also makes a delicious side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. **Originally published 10/2014. Updated 10/2023** Hi Friends- Would you believe me if I told you that this sausage stuffing recipe used to be my least favorite part of Thanksgiving? I avoided it […]
Read More...Here are some ideas for high protein kids lunch ideas with 25+ grams of protein! Plus a breakdown of the protein in each item from a Registered Dietitian. Hi friends! This week we’ve been chatting a lot about lunch ideas because we’ve hit the point in the school year when the novelty of packing wears […]
Read More...If you’re looking for some new sandwich ideas for lunch boxes, here are 10 ideas for you! These sandwiches and sandwich alternatives are fun for kids and easy to make! Hi friends! Now that school is back in session, I promised to share some more lunch ideas with you! I pack lunches for my first […]
Read More...Looking for cold lunch ideas for kids? Here are real-life ideas packed by a Registered Dietitian mom for her elementary school kids. Hi friends! It’s hard to believe we’re already 2 months into another year of packing school lunches over here. A lot of you have my Easy Lunch Box Ideas for Kids post super […]
Read More...Looking for elementary school birthday gifts for the next party your child gets invited to? Here are some of our go-to gifts! Hi friends! School is back in session and for us that tends to mean a fair number of birthday party invites. Now that my kids are in elementary school and we’ve been to […]
Read More...If you have a picky eater and are looking to expand their world by introducing them to some new foods and flavors, here’s a list of 75 new foods to try! Hi friends! Over the summer I decided it was time to get my kids excited again about trying new foods. We started a chart […]
Read More...These pumpkin pie bars use a box of yellow cake mix plus a few simple ingredients to make the most delicious pumpkin pie bar recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert or any other occasion. Hi friends! A few years ago I shared a post called 20 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes {That Are Not Pumpkin Pie} and […]
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