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February 10, 2025 by: Marla

Our Favorite Store-Bought Gluten-Free Snacks (Toddlers & Kids)

our favorite store-bought gluten-free snacks

Inside: Our family’s favorite store-bought gluten-free snacks! Healthy, allergy-friendly snack ideas, great for lunchboxes and more! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Disclaimer: this post is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.  Our Gluten-Free Journey It’s important to note that no one in my family has Celiac Disease, so if that

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January 15, 2025 by: Marla

Healthy Mini Chicken Broccoli Meatballs (BLW & Toddler)

baked chicken meatballs baby & toddler

Inside: You’ll want to double this recipe! These easy, healthy mini chicken broccoli meatballs are a family-favorite and perfect for baby-led weaning, toddlers, and the whole family.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Going to keep this recipe post short & sweet as there’s not much to say about these easy baked mini chicken meatballs, except that

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August 18, 2024 by: Marla

Ultimate List of Back to School Meal Ideas (Freezer-Friendly) 

ultimate list back to school meal ideas (freezer-friendly)

Inside: Here’s your ultimate list of back to school meal ideas, all make-ahead or freezer-friendly! If you’ve got a busy school year coming up, you’re going to love this roundup of family-friendly ideas! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Freezer meals are a way of life once you become a mom. I haven’t met a busy weeknight

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July 16, 2024 by: Marla

Preschool Bento Box Lunch Ideas 

preschool bento box lunch ideas

Inside: Starting preschool this year and no idea what to pack for lunch? These easy preschool Bento box lunch ideas will be your new go-to ideas all school year long!  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Is packing lunch for kids a full-time job?  Because sometimes it kinda feels like one 😀 That being said, one thing

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February 5, 2024 by: Marla

Healthy On the Go Toddler Snacks (Snack Boxes)

toddler snack boxes

Inside: Favorite healthy on-the-go toddler snacks, plus how to pack a snack box, and my favorite snack boxes on Amazon! Whether you need snack ideas for daycare, preschool or just while you’re out and about with your toddler throughout the week, I’ve got some simple ideas for you! Let’s chat healthy snacks for toddlers and preschoolers… Why a snack box? Whenever I head out, I

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May 31, 2023 by: Marla

Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy School Mornings 

Inside: These make-ahead breakfasts are perfect for busy school mornings. These freezer-friendly ideas are some of my kids’ all-time weekday favorites!  Back-to-school season is here and we are ready with these simple, make-ahead breakfast ideas for those busy mornings. Of course, “busy” is a relative term as I haven’t met a school morning that wasn’t busy 😉 Considering the fact that we don’t have much

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March 26, 2023 by: Marla

Easy Cheesy 3 Ingredient Baked Taquitos

Inside: This is hands-down one of my kids’ favorites meals. These 3 ingredient baked taquitos are quick to make, budget and freezer-friendly, plus they pack up great for lunchboxes the next day! I promise to keep this recipe post short & sweet, as there’s not much to say about these taquitos except that they’re a dinnertime favorite in our house.  I won’t pretend that these

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Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for 2 weeks? Instead of wondering “how do I keep my kids busy over Winter Break?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but festive!) daily winter break … [Read More...]

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What I Fed My Family This Week (Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas)

Inside: easy, healthy, kid-friendly meal ideas from my family of 5 AKA what I fed my kids this week. If you’re in need of ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks to lunches & weeknight dinners … [Read More...]

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