Though I'm a working mom, I try my best to keep the house together. On most days, it works. I've got a system, my husband helps a lot, and so far, my kids are healthy, decently clothed, and haven't accidentally burned the house down. But I'll admit that there are days when I'm too tired, too swamped, too cranky to think about what to cook for dinner. So I order pizza, and … [Read more...] about Meal planning tips for busy moms
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10 Commandments of Meal Planning
We've had a long day, and then come home to a hungry family and this question: 'Mom, what's for dinner?' Sometimes, we're so tired that we blurt out, 'McDonald's' or revert to the same dish, over and over again. 'Fried chicken, again?' We can save ourselves a lot of stress by making a meal plan. We don't have to think about what to cook at the last minute (we can even … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments of Meal Planning
7 Tips for Buying Fresh Chicken
Chicken—a versatile ingredient that is part of every savvy homemaker's grocery list. It's affordable, easy to cook, and can be served in a myriad of ways. You can fry it, stew it, grill it, or roast it to perfection. You can use a family recipe that's been handed down from generation to generation, or try an exotic dish from a faraway land. In fact, every country, every form of … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Buying Fresh Chicken