Food

There are a million ways feeding kids is hard. But we still make it TOO hard — on ourselves. I tried one small thing that genuinely changed that!

It's now a permanent staple in my pantry.

With or without a mold!

It's an Italian take on buttered noodles.

They are so much more than just pretty containers.

We're talking Baby Yoda deviled eggs and Millennium Falcon hand pies.

Keep your new parent friends and family members well-fed.

I traveled across the world and learned so much about how family dinner works in Italy!

Birthday cake, sauerkraut, and so many more special traditions from families.

They have the soul of twice-baked potatoes, but are a million times easier.

Save tons of money, while also customizing to your heart's content. (Try the chocolate version of an extra-special lunchtime treat!)

Par-baked, almost-from-scratch, and gluten-free options!

The other day, I got phone calls from two out of three of my children’s schools. I’ve already violated their privacy enough, so I won’t divulge the content of those phone calls, other than to say no one had broken the law, but no one had won a prize, either. I was annoyed. More than annoyed, mad. Those phone calls made it hard for me to get back to work. Why, then, did I text them to ask what they wanted for supper? And why did I make exactly what they wanted?

Easy to cook and beloved by kids, hot dogs are all too often passed over by the adults at cookouts. But hot dogs can make an exciting dinner for the whole family with just a little bit of planning and a few fun upgrades. This family snack board combines two grill-friendly recipes with store-bought basics for the ultimate backyard dinner. Serve it to celebrate the start of summer, the Fourth of July, camping at home, or just a really good Tuesday night.