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My Toddler Wouldn’t Eat Dinner. Here’s What Changed Everything.

January 10, 2022 by Sally

Ten years ago, I was in a dark place with dinner. Our kids were 7 and 3, and dinner was not a happy time for us. Here’s what I wrote on this blog back then: Oh dinner. I vaguely remember an event that occurred around 7:30 every evening and involved eating at a leisurely pace …

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I Went On A Diet. Here’s What Happened.

January 3, 2022 by Sally

All I could think about were the apples. A bowl of perfect apples was sitting on a table at my child’s school, where I was volunteering, and I couldn’t stop dreaming about biting into one, how crisp it would be and how sweet it would taste. But it was a low-carb day, and I had …

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Save Money by Making Your Own Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets

November 30, 2021 by Sally

In just 10 minutes, you can make your own healthy instant oatmeal packets that are ready for breakfast. Here’s a simple recipe. In my humble opinion, oatmeal is one of the world’s most perfects breakfasts. Oats are a natural whole grain, high in fiber, rich in protein, and with staying power to last hours. Instant …

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Books I Loved in 2021

November 14, 2021 by Sally

Want to lose yourself in a new book? Need a gift idea for a loved one? Here are more than a dozen books I read and loved this year. Whether you need a new book on your bedside table or a gift idea for someone you love, I have more than a dozen ideas for …

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide

November 5, 2021 by Sally

Whether you’re shopping for your kids, your best friend, your brother, or your mom, I have ideas for you! You know those people who are naturally gifted gift-givers? They make it look so easy. But we all know it’s not. There have been plenty of holidays when I was scrambling at the last minute, racing …

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40+ Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Teens

October 5, 2021 by Sally

Need some healthy breakfast ideas for teens? Here are 40-plus meals for inspiration, including lots of make-ahead options! Breakfast may not be your teen’s favorite meal of the day, especially when they’re bleary-eyed and crabby at 6:30am on a school day. But your teenager needs to fuel their morning, not to mention all the enormous …

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9 Shows For Tweens & Young Teens That You’ll Actually Enjoy Too

September 28, 2021 by Sally

Hunting for appropriate shows for tweens or young teens that you’ll like too? Here are nine of our recent favorites. Finding shows for tweens and young teens is tough enough. Animated shows may seem too babyish to them. But what older teens are binging may be riddled with content you’d rather save for a later …

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How I Found Joy At Jazzercise

September 7, 2021 by Sally

I struggled for years to find movement I truly love. Here’s how I finally found that at Jazzercise. I’ve struggled my whole life to love exercise. You won’t find me at the hotel gym when I’m on vacation.  I’ve never felt a runner’s high (only runner’s knee). And I’m not one of those people who …

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How to Make a Recipe Binder That’s A Pleasure To Use

August 27, 2021 by Sally

You CAN (finally) get your recipes organized! Here’s how to make a recipe binder that’s neat, organized, and easy to use. Some people are all tech in the kitchen, using apps to manage their recipes and happily cooking straight from their phone or tablet screen. Then there are people like me, who can’t make something …

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Wish Your Kids Packed Their Own Lunch? Make it Happen in Just 5 Days!

August 13, 2021 by Sally

Turn your kids into independent lunch packers! Here are five easy steps to get your kids to pack their own lunch. Let’s make it happen! This post was written as part of my partnership with Healthy Family Project. I’m happy to be part of their Power Your Lunchbox campaign to help empower kids in the …

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The Very Best Lunch Boxes For Kids

August 7, 2021 by Sally

These lunch boxes for kids are durable, fun, and make packing easy. See our favorites in four different categories so you can find the best one for your kid. Picking a lunch box can feel a bit overwhelming. And finding the right one can involve some trial and error: One is too cute for words–but …

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You Don’t Have to Avoid Processed Foods. Here’s What Matters Instead.

July 21, 2021 by Sally

Here’s what you should know about “ultra-processed foods”–how they affect your health and what that means for your family. I wrote a shorter version of this post for my column on WebMD’s Food and Fitness Blog. Talk about “processed food” can make me twitchy. That’s because so much of it smacks of privilege, particularly the …

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