Crockpot

I don't usually think of using my crockpot in the summer but it really is handy when I have a busy day and don't want to have to worry about dinner. Today, for example, I knew I'd be running around driving kids to parties, grocery shopping, doing laundry--all those things to get ready for another busy week of work/school. I threw the ingredients for split pea soup in the crock pot this morning and come dinner time, I'll just have to serve it. It'll be nice to have a bit of down time tonight before the week starts.

Easy and Healthy Snacks for the Whole Family

If your kids are anything like mine, they're starving when they come home from school. They need a nourishing snack to tide them over until dinner and fuel them for sports or dance practice. Midmorning snacks also help preschoolers and older kids get through the long morning until lunch. Most commercial snack foods like crackers, pretzels, chips, granola bars, and cookies—though convenient and filling—are often high in fat, salt, sugar and calories, contain few nutrients, and are expensive to boot. So what are the alternatives? Let's explore some ideas for nutritious snacks that are quick and easy for busy afternoons. 

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Recipes for a busy family

Here's a link to my latest Whole Family column in VegFamily Magazine - tips and ideas for homecooked meals that even the busiest mom can do: http://www.vegfamily.com/whole-family/recipes-for-the-busy-family.htm