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Nutritional Brainwashing

Posted on August 11, 2012 by carrie

Every once in awhile, one of my kids does or says something that proves to me that the brainwashing I hope to engage in is taking effect. Do you know what I mean? I consider it my job to brainwash … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan 4/16

Posted on April 16, 2012 by carrie

I tried several times to sit down and make a meal plan for this week, but I was feeling so nauseous I couldn’t bear to think about food. So I decided to outsource the task and ask the family to … Continue reading →

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Make Postpartum Life Easier: Kitchen Edition

Posted on April 11, 2012 by carrie

After this baby arrives, I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Source: pinterestoffer.com via Scully on Pinterest   At least for the first few weeks, I don’t want to cook. And I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan 4/9

Posted on April 9, 2012 by carrie

This week I tried out a new meal planner called Build A Menu to prepare my shopping list. I’ve used E-mealz in the past but ended up cancelling my subscription, simply because I wanted more flexibility in my meal plan. … Continue reading →

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Why Teach Your Kids To Cook?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by carrie

I’m a firm believer in teaching kids how to cook. While it’s not always easier, or faster, or even simpler in the short term, it’s definitely better in the long term. Which is true of many aspects of parenting, no? … Continue reading →

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Simple Easy Black Bean Soup

Posted on February 23, 2012 by carrie

One of the things I struggle with when it comes to meal planning is lunches. Lunches shouldn’t be that complicated, right? But for some reason I always draw a blank at lunchtime. Yesterday I had a mom friend over and … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan August 9-15

Posted on August 8, 2011 by carrie

  * Monday Tonight I am working on the computer and hubby is doing his evening account, so he won’t be home until 11 PM. So the 10 year old popped some Taquitos into the oven. For a side dish … Continue reading →

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Nutrition: Are We Too Picky? Or Am I Just Confused?

Posted on October 12, 2007 by carrie

This post is going to sound like it’s about two random things, but hang in there with me for a moment, ok? Although this may surprise some of you, I have a bit of a slacker in me. I don’t … Continue reading →

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