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Usually pancakes are reserved for those lazy weekend mornings when I can justify being stuck in front of a hot skillet for half an hour. By the time the batter is all used up, everyone else has…
Recipe: Trio of Overnight Oats Recipes
Recipes for overnight oats are cropping up everywhere, and it’s no wonder! Packed full of heart-healthy, filling fiber, oats are a great way to start your day. These convenient versions…
Recipe: Turkey, Spinach, and Strawberry Wraps
First of all, bacon. That’s typically enough for me to try any recipe. But add to it savory sliced turkey, the crunch of fresh spinach, and naturally sweet strawberries, and I’m…
Recipe: Peas with Onions, Garlic, and Bacon
Want to know the secret to getting your family to gobble up their veggies? Add flavorful ingredients like bacon, onions, and garlic in this recipe!
Remember, the key to adjusting your kids’…
7 Helpful, Healthy Strategies for the Holidays
This holiday season, banish any ideas of deprivation! You can sail through Halloween, Thanksgiving, and beyond and still be the best fat burner… with these strategies.
Starting…
JJ’s Videos: What Do I Hand Out for Halloween?
Dressing up and going trick-or-treating is lots of fun!
What’s NOT so fun is children bouncing off the walls from the inevitable sugar high, followed by a crash that makes the…
Mexican Fiesta Menu & Guide
While this party isn’t as authentic as one that takes place south of the border, the flavorful food, fun spirit, and warm company are exactly what’s called for at a Mexican Fiesta.…
3 Surprisingly Simple Steps for Eating Healthy Every Day
Whether you’re starting a new school year or just adding more tasks to a growing to-do list, it’s easy for mealtime to take a backseat. In fact, mealtime often gets moved…
How to Help Kids Eat Healthy: 6 Fast, Family-Friendly Strategies
You’ve had one of those days when you want to hit the reset button.
You know the feeling: it seems like everyone from your boss to your middle schooler to the car that cut you off in traffic…
Menu Recap and Star-Gazing Party Guide
Whether you’re looking for a unique birthday party idea or a fun outing for family and friends, you can’t beat getting together for a picnic under the stars. The dishes in the…
Back to School Success: Tips & Recipes for a Healthy School Year
Back to school means back to a more hectic, structured routine, and that can have a big impact on mealtime. The good news is that a school schedule makes it easier than ever to eat at the same…
6 Simple & Tasty Swaps to Level Up Your Child’s Lunchbox
“Back-to-school sales start earlier and earlier every year,” my friend said last month, thumbing through a Target ad on her phone. She sounded discouraged, but even as a kid,…












