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Dinner? Done! How to Make an Easy Family Grazing Table

Nov 30, 2019 05:14PM ● By Debra Caffrey

by Debra CaffreyJust because I love cooking doesn’t mean I always enjoy meal planning. Even though I’ve managed to cultivate lots of habits to make the process of planning meals for my family...

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Smart Tips for Grocery Shopping with Little Kids

Oct 30, 2019 05:38PM ● By Debra Caffrey

When our son was a new toddler, a trip to the grocery store was always an adventure he looked forward to. In fact, it was often an actual destination for us when we were desperate to get out with...

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Indian for All!

Sep 30, 2019 06:17PM ● By Debra Caffrey

by Debra CaffreyAs much as I’ve always loved food and cooking, there has been one type of cuisine that has eluded me. For most of my life, I had never tried Indian food. It was just something I...

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Stress-Free Ways to Make Packing School Lunches Easier

Aug 31, 2019 11:29AM ● By Debra Caffrey

by Debra CaffreyThough it only takes a few minutes to do, and we should be used to feeding our kids three meals every day, there is something about packing lunchboxes that makes all parents moan!...

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5 Hidden Reasons Why Your Grocery Bill is Sky High

Jul 31, 2019 05:02PM ● By Debra Caffrey

DEBRA CAFFREYMaybe you’ve gotten through that tough first step of admitting you have a problem at the grocery store. Perhaps you’ve sought the advice of your more frugal friends and have committed...

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No-Fuss BBQ Classics

Jul 01, 2019 06:32PM ● By Debra Caffrey

by Debra CaffreyI once had a family member who was a good cook, but always tried too hard to make each side dish and course as elaborate as the entrée when hosting a holiday or having company....

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The Split Table: How to Cook for Both the Vegetarians and Meat Eaters in Your Family

May 30, 2019 05:13PM ● By Debra Caffrey

DEBRA CAFFREYA few months ago, my husband announced he was going vegetarian. As the main meal planner, grocery shopper and cook of the house, I got nervous! Even though we’ve never been huge...

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Easy Mix and Match Lunch Bowls!

May 01, 2019 06:15PM ● By Debra Caffrey

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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Spicy Mayo

Mar 30, 2019 12:50PM ● By Debra Caffrey

When the weather takes a turn for the better and spring has sprung, I can feel my mood lifting! Even better, I can feel my stomach growling because it means it’s finally time to start eating...

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Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy Moms

Feb 26, 2019 06:44PM ● By Debra Caffrey

DEBRA CAFFREYAs frugal a grocery shopper as I like to be, I admit I still suffer from “my kid doesn’t have enough snacks!” anxiety despite knowing he has plenty. I’m sure I’m not the only one that...

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