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April 12, 2025 by: Marla

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

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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 I’ve got you covered with these family favorites.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Feeding a family is a full-time job, right?

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August 18, 2024 by: Marla

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

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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 

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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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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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August 21, 2020 by: Marla

Quick 2 Year Old Breakfast Ideas

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Inside: Need some quick 2 year old breakfast ideas? This list includes make-ahead, freezer-friendly options to help you get a quick and nutritious breakfast on the table for your toddler. Looking for some make-ahead 2 year old breakfast ideas? The ideas listed below are all: When should my 2 year old eat breakfast? The answer to this question largely depends on your daily routine. If

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May 6, 2020 by: Marla

Easy & Healthy Toddler Lunch Ideas

Inside: Find easy and healthy toddler lunch ideas. These simple ideas are great for toddlers, preschoolers, and even “big” kids. Whether you’re looking for make-ahead ideas, easy ways to reuse leftovers, or ideas you can throw together quickly – I’ve got you covered. As I’m writing this post, we’re currently on week 8 (I think?) of “stay at home” orders. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom

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My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

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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Healthy Mini Chicken Broccoli Meatballs (BLW & 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 … [Read More...]

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