how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable
ICON_PLACEHOLDEREstimated reading time: 9 minutes
Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to …
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walmart grocery pick-up: grocery shopping made easy
I'm a sucker for anything that makes my busy life easier.
So when I was asked to try Walmart's new Grocery Pick-up service, you better believe I …
kid-friendly july 4th treat: flag cake
One of our favorite summertime traditions involves sweets (big surprise).
Every year for as long as I can remember, the kids and I have made a July …
healthy, quick meal prep service for busy families: Terra’s Kitchen
I am always thrilled when asked to try new products or services that may make my family's life better, easier, or healthier.
So when I learned that …
best bunco game night snack ideas
I lied when I said that the best thing about Bunco was that it was an easy game to play while catching up with …
belgian mussels with kids: a cultural adventure at home & trip of a lifetime
We are so lucky now that our kids can literally have the world at their fingertips. With technology today and …
how to do a family fondue night: special occasion dinner
Our family has longtime been a fan of the fondue night.
It's a tradition for us to make this dinner on New Year's Day and Valentine's Day, and often …
enjoy the holiday: gingerbread houses & giving back at Make Meaning Bethesda Row
The holiday season is busy--busy.
But it's so important that we take time every so often to breathe.
I mean …
holiday baking with kids: eBook
This time last year I was scrambling around doing what I could to finish our holiday baking with kids eBook in time …
make easy candy corn dessert with kids (not perfect and still cool)
Halloween's almost here, but candy corn and tons of sweet treats have been in the grocery stores for what seems like weeks now.
Cora and I took …
recipe reading for kids: fun learning in the kitchen with monster sandwiches
Ever since my kids were tiny, I've let them play around in the kitchen.
It hasn't always been pretty, but it's been fun. And now, though they're …
quick, kid-friendly after school snack: Bagel Bites (and $100 Visa gift card giveaway!)
I can hardly believe that the new school year is almost upon us.But it is.And before I know it, our home will be a whirlwind of paper, pencils, and …
backyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
Many of my longtime readers will think I've officially lost my marbles after reading this post, and maybe I have.
I just think it's worth sharing …
make a kid-friendly kitchen without a major renovation
Growing up, I always remember my mom saying that she always wanted her four girls to be comfortable in the …
raising kids who can rock it in the kitchen: 5 tips for every family
It's a crazy busy time of the year, that I know.
And for the last few weeks, I've had kids home sick just about every …
baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our family, so for five years, they were pretty much the stars of the show. They had lots …
how to throw a rockstar frozen birthday party—snacks to serve
Now that Frozen 2 is out in theaters and is such a hit, we needed to share the Frozen birthday party snack ideas.
Frozen is all the rage these days, …
fractions with FOOD: hands-on math
This post about fun with food and fractions is written by Jen of Beyond Traditional Math.
Hopefully after reading it, you'll never look at food …
april fools’ pranks and jokes for kids
Seriously, April Fools' Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I know that's not normal.
I just think April …
april fools’ candy bugs: funny trick for families
originally published in 2011
April Fools' Day is practically upon us, and I thought that before I served the kids …