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Stephanie Ganz

About Me

Once a professional chef (in the lifetime before she had two kids), Stephanie Ganz has written and developed original recipes for Bon Appetit, Eater, The Kitchn, and Virginia Living, and is a regular contributor to Richmond Magazine.


Latest Stories

16 Valentine's Day Candies That Kids Will Love and Parents Will Want to Sneak
I'm so ready for the candy.
Feb 7, 2026
25 Easy Sandwich Recipes for When You’re All Out of Lunch Ideas
Lunch box burnout is very real. Whether you’re doing the prepping yourself or supporting your kids in their own lunch packing endeavors, putting together an enticing midday meal day … after day… after day gets really old. Sandwiches are always a smart lunch box option because they’re super versatile, loading a lot of flavor and food groups in a kid-friendly, handheld format.
Feb 4, 2026
I Bought a Helix Mattress for My Kid — Here’s My Review
There are many reasons to choose the Helix Kids mattress, but one in particular clinched it for me.
Feb 4, 2026
12 Kids’ Bath Towels We Really Love 
Some are great for adults, too!



Jan 26, 2026
23 Simple Sick-Day Meals to Make When Your Family’s Under the Weather
Because we’re *deep* into sick season right now.
Jan 16, 2026
The Best Under-Bed Storage for Kids’ Rooms
Small bedrooms? No problem.
Jan 8, 2026
31 of the Coolest, Cuddliest, Cleverest Gifts for Tweens and Teens
It’s the perfect way to say “I see you.”
Jan 4, 2026
21 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love to Draw
This should keep them happy for a while!
Dec 15, 2025
21 Fantastic Gifts for 10-Year-Olds
10-year-olds are practically tweens, so look for gifts for their evolving interests and abilities!
Dec 15, 2025
26 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love to Read
From book bags to book lights, here are a few of our favorite gifts for young readers.
Dec 15, 2025
The Book My Daughter Asks for Every Single Year
I love family traditions. As an only child of divorced parents who moved around a lot, I craved consistency when I was younger. Now, as a parent, I’m intentional about creating meaningful traditions for my family of four, especially around the holidays, to foster a sense of security and consistency. We’ve got Fond of You Fondue night for Valentine’s Day, tamale-making on Christmas Day, and beloved themed nights for Hanukkah, like game night and book night.
Dec 12, 2025
14 Delicious Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipes
Feel free to bookmark this.
Dec 10, 2025
15 Kid-Friendly Casserole Dinners
Family favorites for a cozy dinner.
Dec 8, 2025
13 Great Gifts for Kids Who Love to Play Outside
The thrill of the outdoors awaits.
Nov 14, 2025
24 Mini Stocking Stuffers for $5 and Under
Honestly, you might want several for your own stocking.
Nov 10, 2025
These Gorgeous Lockers Are My Secret to Beautiful Toy Storage (and They’re on Rare Sale!)
So many sizes and colors to choose from.
Oct 29, 2025
The Co-Founder of Pentatonix Just Released the Cutest New Children’s Book
It’s the ultimate feel-good Christmas book.
Oct 28, 2025
This Brilliant Toy Car Storage Solution Will Make Your Kids (and Your Feet!) So Happy
No more stepping on Hot Wheels every day.
Oct 24, 2025
The Best Playlists, Podcasts, and Audiobooks for Family Car Rides
Up ahead: Family schlep harmony!
Oct 23, 2025
21 Things Every Parent Should Keep in the Car
From everyday essentials to emergency provisions.
Oct 22, 2025
The #1 Thing to Do if Your Kids Use Tech in the Car (It’ll Save So Much Time)
It’s the key to car tech success.
Oct 16, 2025
The Car Organizers That Fixed My Messy Family Car (Finally!)
Don’t resign yourself to driving in a pit — there is a better way!
Oct 15, 2025
I Tested a Bunch of Popular Interior Car Cleaning Tools — Here Are the Best Ones for Your Family Car
The tools that can tackle a minivan-sized mess.
Oct 15, 2025
American Girl Just Released a New Plush Doll, and It’s Perfect for Toddlers
The new plush doll is huggable, lovable, and durable enough for little ones.
Sep 29, 2025
The Best Twin Mattresses for Kids (After Hours of Research!)
After hours of reading and research, these 10 kids' twin mattresses stood out.
Sep 22, 2025
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s all about that first ingredient.
Sep 22, 2025
The Most Brilliant Gift I Received at My Baby Shower (I Give It To All New Moms Now)
It was unexpected, but proved to be absolutely *essential.*
Aug 5, 2024
The Best Kids Headphones On the Market Right Now
We did all the research for you.
Sep 10, 2025
Which Hot Food Container Should You Buy for Your Kid’s School Lunch? Our Picks by Age
From toddlers to tweens, we’ve got you covered.
Aug 26, 2025
This Adorable Tool Set Is Building Confidence for my 7-Year-Old Daughter
They’re not toys – they’re meant to be put to work.
Aug 25, 2025
This Is the Perfect Tool for Cardboard-Obsessed Kids
It cuts through cardboard like a warm knife through butter.
Aug 20, 2025
10 Snacks to Buy When Your Kids Are Sick of Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Costco
Because you know they are.
Aug 20, 2025
14 Back-to-School Supplies That Get the Job Done but Are Also Fun (Because, Kids)
Um, yes to light-up, cat-ear headphones.
Aug 22, 2023
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Hot Dogs, and They All Said the Same Thing
“The undisputed champion of hot dogs.”
Jul 23, 2025