Do you have a family ritual to welcome the weekend?
When Dino Boy was younger, we had matching family pajamas (known here forward as fam jams) that we used to wear one night a week. Life and another kid later, that fun habit has fallen by the wayside. The other day, we were discussing bringing back a fun way to welcome in the weekend and we decided to…
How are you surviving that hour before dinner with your kids?
How are you surviving that hour before dinner if you have young kids? I have a nearly 2 year old and a 3.5 year old. That hour before dinner can feel like a lifetime. A while back, I was talking to a friend’s mother-in-law about how chaotic that time can feel and she told me that they used to call it…
Four Family-Friendly Make Ahead Breakfasts for Christmas Morning
In my Christmas morning fantasy, the kids sleep in and I wake up to a quiet house, our home is magically clean, the coffee is waiting for me on the counter, and…
Perfect, Fluffy Pancakes
Trust me, I used to be a boxed mix pancake person. I would grab a box of Kodiak at Costco and go about my day. Then one day…
The Yummiest No Recipe Summer Salad Recipe
We’re in the middle of a heatwave here in the Pacific Northwest. It’s too darn hot to do much, let alone cook up a fancy family meal…
Word Search: Dinner Recipes
Do you need some help with meal planning this week? Look no further! Here are some of my family’s tried and trues that come together in just a few minutes. Just look for as many dinners as you need in the word search — I’ve linked to the recipes that we love. Done!