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Irresistible Chocolate Nut Oat Bars

Dec 13, 2016 03:25PM ● By Debra Caffrey

  I’ll be honest – sweets don’t really do it for me. I’ll pass on donuts, pies, candy, and most pastries in exchange for something savory and salty any day. There are, of course, a few exceptions...

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Easy Ways to Include Children in Giving Back and Ending Hunger

Dec 12, 2016 11:46PM ● By Debra Caffrey

A few weeks ago, I stressed the importance of not wasting food (see my post on it here!) not only from a personally financial standpoint, but environmentally speaking, as well. Avoiding food waste...

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is a Cinch!

Nov 16, 2016 12:01AM ● By Debra Caffrey

  Playdates are invaluable for children but they can also be a precious source of solace and friendship for moms, too. One cold winter day last year, my son got together at a friend’s house while...

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How to Relax When Kids are Helping in the Kitchen

Nov 08, 2016 05:07PM ● By Debra Caffrey

      My husband and I realized something recently. We were tired after working together to get dinner on the table. I was busy prepping side dishes and retrieving things from the back door as he...

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You Won't Miss the Meat!

Nov 07, 2016 02:23PM ● By Debra Caffrey

There is a certain restaurant in town that has a burger on its menu that makes me crazy! Sometimes I crave it so badly I can’t stand it. It’s satisfying and filling, seasoned perfectly, and has...

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Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Mini Muffins!

Oct 25, 2016 02:03PM ● By Debra Caffrey

  Who doesn’t like things in mini form? It’s a food trend that’s not just for kids, although children always seem to adore eating “regular” food items in smaller, fun-size bites. The mini muffin...

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5 Ways You Can Cut Food Waste and Save $1,500 a Year

Oct 21, 2016 05:06PM ● By Debra Caffrey

Who is responsible for 43% of the nation’s growing food waste problem? It’s not restaurants, supermarkets, or food-producing factories. It’s us as individuals! According to the U.S. Department of...

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Make Your Own Taco Bowl!

Oct 13, 2016 03:48PM ● By Debra Caffrey

  Did you know it’s a cinch to make your own taco bowl or “shell” using just a plain tortilla? It’s so easy to do and also so much healthier than the fried version. There’s no need to buy...

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To Have and to Hold...a Pitaria!

Oct 11, 2016 02:43PM ● By Debra Caffrey

  My husband and I recently celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary a few months ago– well, as much as any couple with a young child can celebrate - probably getting excited at our son’s bedtime...

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5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Packed Lunches!

Oct 05, 2016 08:10PM ● By Debra Caffrey

Another day, another lukewarm yogurt coming home in my son’s lunchbox. The ice pack I’ve carefully put in to keep everything fresh until his lunch period is now at room temperature. I have to...

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