Tag: family meals
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The Link Between Family Dinnertime Conversations and Reading Skills
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always found a delightful connection between food and reading. Perhaps it’s because I enjoy indulging in a good book while savoring a meal, whether it’s balancing a novel on a napkin holder at a café or flipping through pages while enjoying pasta at the kitchen table. I’ve even attempted to recreate…
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Instant Pot: How Did I Ever Manage Without You?
Get Pregnant Fast How did I ever navigate life without you? If you were capable of reciprocation, I’d shower you with affection. I’d definitely seek your consent first, but given your unwavering support, I believe the sentiment would be mutual. Instant Pot, you have completely transformed my cooking experience. As a new mom, I initially…
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38 Simple Steps to a Successful Family Dinner
Get Pregnant Fast After countless family dinners and three energetic kids, I’ve finally cracked the code to a successful family meal with just 38 straightforward steps. Rush home from work, hitting just enough green lights to feel like a hero but not so fast that the local police might take notice. Start preparing the chicken.…
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Another Reason to Let Go of Guilt Over Your Picky Eater
Get Pregnant Fast Is your child’s list of acceptable foods shorter than a shopping list? Does dinner often consist of the same few meals? While it’s easy to label your child as a picky eater, recent studies have shown that “selective eating” can be associated with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as detailed in a report…
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Let Go of Processed Food Guilt: A Realistic Perspective for Families
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, families face an overwhelming barrage of food choices: organic, vegan, non-GMO, farm-to-table—you name it! With entire TV networks dedicated to culinary arts and social media flooded with delectable food images, it’s no wonder we feel the pressure. From news articles highlighting the dangers of processed foods to endless discussions…
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PSA: Discover Your Instant Pot’s Ideal Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Let me take a moment to share my newfound admiration for a kitchen gadget that complements my beloved Instant Pot perfectly: the Aroma Housewares Digital Rice Cooker. This isn’t just any ordinary rice cooker; it’s a game changer worth the extra few bucks. With this handy appliance, you can achieve flawless rice…
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Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs: A Family Favorite
Get Pregnant Fast Life can be chaotic, and right now, ours is no exception. My partner, Mark, is the head coach for a high school lacrosse team, which means that some evenings he doesn’t get home until well past 10:00 p.m. This makes preparing a family dinner quite the juggle. I’ve been experimenting with meals…
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Why Family Dinners Aren’t a Reality in Our Home
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Dinner time at our house looks a bit like this: A nutritious vegetable lasagna is baking away, but my kids are already feeling the pangs of hunger at just 3:30 p.m. (Yes, I did offer them snacks just an hour prior to stave off the inevitable). My eldest, Luke,…
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10 Quick and Delicious Recipes for Busy Moms
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, your days are a whirlwind of activities—homework help, soccer practice, and wardrobe arguments, just to name a few. With so much on your plate, who has the time to prepare gourmet meals? The good news is, you can still enjoy cooking with these simple, kid-friendly recipes that will make…