About Cara Strickland
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Why I Chose to Have an Only Child, and the Joy It’s Brought Me
"I hadn’t realized the space that decision was taking up in my mind until it was gone."
May 3, 2022
The Nutritious Trader Joe’s-Inspired Treat I Make My Kids Every Week
If I hadn’t known that I was eating beans, I’d have thought that it was chocolate pudding.
Mar 21, 2022
13 Feeding Tools for Babies and Toddlers That Saved Our Lives
From the best high chairs down to my favorite bento box for playground snacks, here are my must-haves for kids in the kitchen.
Feb 27, 2022
Homemade Nut Butter is So Quick and Easy — and It’s Endlessly Customizable Too!
Save tons of money, while also customizing to your heart's content. (Try the chocolate version of an extra-special lunchtime treat!)
Nov 18, 2021
Super Festive Halloween Drinks for Adults and Kids
Mulled wine, witches' brews, layered candy corn punch and so many more Halloween-ready drinks.
Oct 18, 2021
8 Things New Parents Secretly Wish You’d Bring Them
They may not say it aloud — but these practical gifts are what new parents REALLY need.
Oct 11, 2021
The Unexpected Game-Changer for Parents Who Cook
This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Join us over on Instagram for more! As a food writer with shiny object syndrome, I’d always wanted a sous vide machine. But when my husband bought me one for Christmas when I was pregnant with our daughter, I was too nauseated to consider playing with it for months.
Jun 25, 2021