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Baked Maple and Cinnamon Pears

These baked maple and cinnamon pears are a simple but elegant dessert. A perfect way to enjoy all those autumn pears, this recipe is even nutritious enough for breakfast! Hello, my friends! The weeks of fall just keep flying by. My focus lately has been on more effectively using my time each day and really enjoying all parts of the day. There is so much to be grateful for at any given ...

Simple Stovetop Popped Popcorn

This simple stovetop popped popcorn is equally suited for after school snack time or family movie night. Skip the microwaved popcorn and give this tried and true method a chance. Today I'm bringing you a simple recipe that I hadn't thought to post because it's just so easy. But then I had someone ask what one of our go-to after-school snacks was, and well, this is it! Other favorite snack ...

Sheet Pan Cod and Veggie Dinner

This sheet pan cod and veggie dinner is perfect for busy weeknights. And the combination of roasted cod, baby potatoes, sweet potatoes, and broccoli is sure to be a family favorite. So this right here is one of my favorite meals. Fish + potatoes + veggies. It tastes good, reminds me of childhood, and always agrees with my gut. We usually eat seafood for dinner at least twice a week, ...

Sea Salted Beet Chips

These Sea Salted Beet Chips make a fun snack or appetizer. A little bit of work, but totally worth the effort. Snacks that crunch This month's Recipe Redux theme was crunchy snacks. Well, I will be honest, the crunchy snacks we turn to most often in our house are homemade popcorn, nuts, apple donuts, veggie sticks, and seedy crackers. But lately, I've also been into buying beet chips. I ...

Vegetarian Lunch Box Guide

This Vegetarian Lunch Box Guide is filled with lunch ideas for vegetarian and non-vegetarian kids alike! Plus it includes a free printable! Whether you are a vegetarian eating family, your child has decided to embark on a vegetarian path solo, or you are simply trying to get more veggies into your family, this lunch box guide is for you. This lunch box guide ...

14 Breakfast Ideas to Brighten Your Morning

Need a little breakfast inspiration? Here are 14 breakfast ideas to brighten your morning... "What's for breakfast tomorrow?" My 10-year old son has been asking me this question several nights a week since he was around 5. I must say, it keeps me on my toes and inspires me to serve up a breakfast that he will wake up excited for. But the reality is, it doesn't always happen. Life gets ...