Rice, pasta, beans, sauces, …When preparing meals on the fly, it is important to have a well-stocked pantry of general, non-perishable items. If you have a well-stocked pantry, you will find that you can prepare delicious meals without having to run to the store. Plus, a well-stocked pantry makes grocery shopping easier.
When menu planning or planning a meal, if you have a well-stocked pantry, all that you need to purchase are the perishable foods (dairy, meats, etc.). By having …
Meal Plan: Special Meals for Moms in Celebration of Mother’s DayWhat is your favorite way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Do you like to spend the entire day in bed? Go to the spa? Hang out with your family and friends? Have some fun in the sun at a park, beach, or lake? There are so many ways to celebrate being…
Meal Plan: Mexican Fiesta Dishes in Celebration of Cinco de MayoWhat comes to your mind when you think of Tex Mex and Mexican Fiesta-themed dishes? Tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, refried beans, flautas, pico de gallo, rice…delicious dish after delicious dish exudes all of the amazing flavors of Mexico.
As we approach Cinco de Mayo, this week is great week to feature…
Meal Plan: Recipes Straight From the GardenThe temps are rising all over and as we get into the thick of the spring season, nurseries are becoming more and more packed with people who are selecting flowers, herbs, and plants for their gardens. This past weekend, I spent a couple of days getting down and dirty in…
Meal Plan: Recipes Fresh From the Farmers’ MarketApril 1 was yesterday which means that many farmers’ markets have started to open their doors and setup their tables full of fresh and local produce…. Whether you live in the city or in the burbs, farmers’ markets are popping up all over the place and offering all sorts
Meal Plan: Simple, Healthy, and Grilled Recipe IdeasIs anyone else experiencing unusually warm weather? Instead of flurries and slush, many people who I talk to are packing away their sweaters in exchange for flip flops, shorts, and t-shirts. With spring… and summer right around the corner, it’s hard to not get excited when the warm weather
Meal Plan: Simple and Fresh Dinner RecipesAs winter transforms into spring and the lovely flowers… start sprouting, diets also start changing from warm and filling comfort foods to light and energizing foods. Spring and summer dishes are usually filled with all sorts of vegetables and fresh ingredients to put that extra spring in a step. This
Meal Plan: Circle-Shaped Foods in Celebration of Pi DayDid you know that March 14 is Pi Day? Pi Day is a holiday commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (or 3/14 in month/day… date format), since the numbers 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the
Meal Plan: Quick and Healthy Meals for National Nutrition MonthDid you know that March is National Nutrition Month? The theme this year is “Eat Right with Color” which was established by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They are encouraging you to make healthy… choices by incorporating a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy into
Meal Plan: Comfort Food Recipes for Cold Weather DaysThe winter is upon us and nothing is more soothing than comforting meals that keep the entire family full. This week’s meal plan is all about comfort foods that will help you and your family brave the colder temperatures.
Theme: Comfort Food During Chilly Days
Weekly Meal Plan: Monday, February …
Find a geocache with your kids.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
