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Eat Your Veggies: Tricks that Work for Kids
When you were a kid, you probably sat at the dinner table, facing the impossible plate of brussel sprouts and asparagus. “Eat them,” said Mom, “or you are not leaving […]
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Celebrating National Frozen Food Month
Have you ever bought fresh fruits and veggies only to have them go bad a few days later due to hectic schedules or picky eaters? If you’re anything like my […]
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Making the Most of Meal Time
Family dinner is one of my favorite times of the day. As the Together CountsTM program mission states, it’s important to have a balance of family activities and meal time. […]
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5 Meals that Please Picky Eaters
I have two picky eaters: William and Alexander. Ever since they were babies, they’ve been the most difficult little men to feed. These little guys have set standards of what […]
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Starting Dinner Chats: Conversation Plates
Me: “How was your day?” Them: “Fine.” Me: “How was school?” Them: “Fine.” Getting your kids to talk at dinner is not always the easiest, but once they get going, […]
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5 Steps to Balanced Grocery Shopping
Shopping for groceries, it’s something we all need to do and it can be a joy or a chore depending on your approach. Many people find grocery shopping for more […]
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Valentine’s Day: A Family Meal Occasion
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a romantic holiday exclusively for couples. Others view the occasion as a retail holiday that doesn’t hold any true meaning. But fear not – […]
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5 Brown Bag Lunches Under 500 Calories
Winter is the epitome of hearty dinners, holiday parties and family celebrations filled with laughter, loved ones and some of our favorite sweet indulgences. As you take part in your […]
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5 Simple Ways to Involve Kids in Meal Planning
Over the years I’ve found that children tend to be less picky at meal times if they are involved in the process of getting food on the table. For a […]
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5 Ways Smartphones Simplify Mealtimes
If you’re anything like me, you’re a super busy parent (I think “super busy” and “parent” are actually synonymous). Your smartphone is constantly on, and you use it for everything […]
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