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Menu planning can be so overwhelming, but if you’ll take just a few minutes to record your family’s meal choices, you eliminate the frustration of what to cook. If you list your foods by category, you’ll be able to design your menu by main ingredient/food type. Soups (my favorite in the fall/winter) Salads (great for […]
I’ve heard a few moms say that they eat in front of the TV because everyone seems to get antsy at the dinner table when conversation starts to dry up. Dinnertime can be a great time to connect as a family. Use these questions to help get everyone talking, laughing, and getting to know more […]
There are many good reasons to have a picnic: family outing, change of scenery, warm summer day, or out and about when it is time to eat. In order to prevent eating fast food all summer long, I pack a lunch probably 3 times a week. Here are the things that I have learned are […]
This is the week for anniversaries. One year ago today, ListPlanIt.com launched. I got 3 members in my very first day! I have learned oh so much since then. I am excited at all that ListPlanIt.com has accomplished in its first year. Two options for membership (as little as $2.50 per month) will get you […]
I have definitely inherited my dad’s sweet tooth. A meal is not finished for me until I have had something sweet to top it off. One of my most favorite “specials” (as my family likes to call dessert) is homemade cookies. Here are some of my favorites: Monster Cookies (Oatmeal and peanut butter means this […]
Last night, our family all sat down to a big bowl of salad and everyone agreed that we wanted to do that more often. Kids may think they don’t like salads, but with some of these additions you can turn a side dish into a nutritious, filling main dish that the whole family will love. […]
Many home cooks believe that meal planning is either too much work or unnecessary, but I believe that proper meal planning can be both simple and sanity/money-saving! It is a fact that fewer trips to the grocery store means less money spent. I like to plan my family’s meals bi-monthly (every pay period). This means […]
Yesterday was Maine Maple Sunday! Sugarhouses all over Maine opened their doors to the public to demonstrate how maple syrup is made. After tasting the delicious maple ice cream they were offering, I wondered what else I could do with maple syrup. Click on the recipes below to discover all the ways you can use […]
If you can decide on these basics, then finding the right recipes should be a snap. It helps to have a clear plan before you start to fill in the details. Brunch or lunch? Ham or lamb? Roasted or scalloped potatoes? Green beans or asparagus? Leafy green or fruit salad? Loaf of bread or dinner […]
Breakfast is an important part of the day, but it is easy to neglect a meal that tends to be rushed and mundane. Here is a list of quick and easy breakfast foods to keep in mind when looking for more diversity without sacrificing nutrition. Dry cereal (the old standby) Hot cereal (oatmeal, malt-o-meal, grits) […]
Some of these might involve a bit of prep work, and others depend on the use of convenience foods (such as frozen meatballs), but all are quick when in a pinch for a healthy dinner. 1. Fajitas Tortillas, onion, green pepper, cooked chicken or steak strips, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Stir fry vegetables in […]
The Internet is amazing, but overwhelming. This list of sites covers a wide array of interests, and each site listed can give you the information that you need without having to spend your valuable time searching and searching. Network for Good.org – An easy way to give to all of your favorite charities in one […]
Candy hearts with messages on them aren’t just for kids, and sometimes they’re a fun way to express your feelings to your loved ones. If you’re feeling extra creative, you could make heart-shaped cookies and write these messages on them with frosting or pieces of candy! Traditional 1. Love You 2. Call Me 3. Dream […]
When planning your Valentine’s Day meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, be sure to include some of these pink and/or red foods to make the meal festive and delicious! Strawberry Yogurt Spaghetti Salmon with Red Peppers Salsa Bruschetta Cherry Jello Salad Strawberries Pink Lemonade Milk with drops of Red Food Coloring added Red […]
Being on the go still means having to eat a healthy snack, even if it doesn’t appear to be as easy to get as a candy bar or bag of chips. These snacks are fast, fresh and just as easy to get as a Milky Way or Doritos. These are snacks for adults as well […]