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5 Quick and Healthy Kid-Friendly Dinners With Plenty of Protein
Does making dinner ever feel like a struggle? If you’re anything like me, you don’t feel like cooking much, but eating out isn’t an option. Instead, it’s time for a family-friendly, nutrient-rich meal that’s appetizing for the whole family, and takes almost no effort. We already posted about family-friendly meals like healthy hot dogs and
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Healthy Hot Dogs and Hamburgers for Kids and Parents: Quick & Family-Friendly Ideas
Hot dogs and hamburgers are easy, quick, and kid favorites, but they can be among the least healthy choices for a family meal. Still, with a few swaps, you can make them healthier. Healthy hot dogs and burgers with high-fiber sides can be easy to make and kid-friendly. Here are tips for cutting back on
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Why My 8-Year-Old Has Tantrums at Home (But Acts Perfect at School)
This is a more serious post than some. It’s about a child who’s nearly perfect outside the home, and just as imperfect inside our home. It’s about a parent (me) who doesn’t know what to do about it, and can’t stand it anymore. Here’s where things stand. Preschool Meltdowns Seemed Extreme But Explicable Since preschool,
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First Day of Third Grade: Back-to-School Prep and Observations
School started last week! I know I’m not the only parent who was ready for it. Here’s how the countdown to the first day of third grade went. My son is 8 years old. Back-to-School Shopping List: Short and Sweet! Back-to-school shopping appears to be a season these days. Sales seem to start in June
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Why We Don’t Own a Car (And Why It Works for Us)
Most Americans have cars, but we don’t. We walk to get to most places, we use grocery delivery services and walking for groceries, and we are able to borrow my parents’ car for all necessities and some fun. Here’s why I choose not to purchase a car, and how we make do. Getting Around by
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Amazon Fresh Review: Packaging Waste and How to Reduce It
I Ordered $26 Worth of Groceries from Amazon Fresh and Received 7 Paper Bags: Why So Much Packaging? As I explained, I’m on my 3-month free trial of Amazon Fresh grocery delivery. Most of my experience has been great, but the packaging is excessive. It’s no surprise to me, since Amazon has long given me
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We Tried Grocery Delivery from Amazon Fresh – Free Trial!
Everyone seems to use Amazon nowadays, but are you familiar with Amazon Fresh? It’s Amazon’s brick and mortar grocery store. There are only 64 locations nationwide, but they’re strategically placed and are increasing in number. I got a free trial. Here’s how it’s going (hint: I’m using the service a lot!). Free Trial Offer During
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We Got a Bladeless Fan By Accident – And Love It!
Here’s the story of how my household acquired a bladeless fan for free and by accident, and why we love it. It’s a lighter topic after heavy subjects like donating peanut butter and nutrients in peanut butter. This is what we got. Thank you, Amazon! A Mistakenly Delivered Package One afternoon, my son and I
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Peanut Butter vs. Almond Butter, Sunflower Butter, and More: Cost per Nutrient and More Comparisons
In Episode 1 of our Peanut Butter Adventures, we talked about peanut butter’s popularity in the US. We also talked about some of the features of peanut butter that make it so appealing. It’s versatile, kid-friendly, and nutritious. In this post, let’s talk about two of my favorite topics: nutrition and cost. We’ll look at
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Peanut Butter Adventures, Episode 1
Here’s the first installment of my adventures with peanut butter. Sure, I have a growing boy at home, but there’s more to the story. I’ve been making peanut butter sandwiches for a local food pantry for a year. Now, I’m going to hand out jars of peanut butter when I see a need on the