With summertime just around the corner, we wanted to give our busy parent readers an inside scoop on an easy yet rewarding gardening venture that you can do with the kids: growing blueberry bushes! Not only are blueberry bushes a low-maintenance crop to tend and harvest, but blueberries also boast powerful antioxidants and nutrients that can nourish your family over the summer. In this article, we’ll go over some tips on how to start growing and maintaining blueberry bushes, as well as some of the surprising health benefits that this delicious fruit has to offer. Planning Your Blueberry Bush ..read more

Who knew that in 2023, handheld milk frothers would be the must-have kitchen accessory? Milk frothers have become a crucial tool for creating delicious and creamy lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and more. From making the perfect cup of hot chocolate to whipping up some fluffy eggs benedict hollandaise sauce – there’s nothing a handheld milk frother can’t do! With so many options on the market today, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the top five handheld milk frothers of 2023. Why should you buy one? Treat yourself to the barista experi ..read more

As a parent, it can be hard to find the time and energy to make healthy meals for yourself and your family. But healthy eating doesn’t have to mean slaving over a hot stove all day. This delicious cabbage slaw recipe is healthy, easy to make, and best of all – no mayo required! With just a few simple ingredients like cabbage, parsley, vinegar, and mustard you can whip up this nutritious side dish in no time at all. Plus it’s full of vitamins and minerals that will help keep you healthy even on busy days. So grab your chopping board (or food processor!) and get ready for some tasty healthy eats ..read more

Are you ready to revolutionize your kitchen with the Instant Vortex Plus 10-Quart Air Fryer? This innovative appliance is a game changer, combining 7-in-1 functionality and EvenCrisp Technology for perfect golden finishes and crispy, tender results. With fast preheating and over 100 recipes available through its app, you’ll be able to create gourmet meals in no time! So take a look at our in-depth review of this incredible air fryer – it’s sure to become an essential item in any kitchen! Overview of Air Frying and the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Air frying is one of the hottest kitchen t ..read more

I don’t usually eat or make egg salad, but I decided to combine flavors that I typically like into a dish uncommonly served in my household. What I came up with is the egg salad is the best egg salad you’ve ever had. I can promise you that. This thing comes together in like ten minutes and uses only a handful of ingredients you probably have in your pantry and fridge right now. One thing that’s really important is to find an egg lady or egg man. What I mean by that is someone who owns chickens and can be your egg hookup. My egg hookup is a guy I work with who brings eggs in by the dozen and s ..read more

Have you ever wondered how to make authentic Mexican rice just like you’d get from a restaurant? This Mexican rice recipe is the answer. Mexican rice is made with blended tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices. Boiling white rice with this mixture gives the dish that familiar reddish-orange color you’d see in a restaurant. Mexican rice is such a ubiquitous dish and there are thousands of different recipes out there. This one is my mother-in-law’s. We eat this rice weekly at my house next to beans, burritos, grilled steak, fish, or chicken. To get this going, start by toasting the rice in a ..read more

If you’ve ever tried to make enchiladas at home, you know how time-consuming it is to fill and roll each individual enchilada. I’ve taken my mother-in-law’s chicken enchilada recipe and changed up the physical structure of the dish to make it an easy and delicious option to make over the weekend and enjoy throughout the week. Rather than stuffing and rolling each individual enchilada, you’ll create a layered enchiladas bake, similar to a lasagna, only you’ll use corn tortillas rather than lasagna noodles. First thing, right off the bat, go ahead and boil a pot of water for the chicken. Once t ..read more

Anyone with children will tell you that feeding the family nutritious and tasty meals on a budget is a top priority. This charred corn chowder makes a large enough quantity to feed a large family for dinner or provide multiple meals for smaller families. I love making a big pot of soup at the beginning of the week and having leftovers for a few days and there’s something so comforting about this chowder in particular. It’s creamy from the potatoes, bitter and sweet from the charred corn, and spicy and smoky from chipotle. To start off, wash and roughly chop the celery, carrot, onion, potat ..read more

If you’re looking for the perfect snack to add to your tailgate menu, look no further. These buffalo chicken celery “spoons” are healthy and satisfying. You can make quite a few of these with little effort or skill in the kitchen. These come together in only a few minutes and include common ingredients found in your pantry. When I think of what to serve at a tailgate, I think chicken wings, pizza, and sliders. This app gives you the same satisfying taste of chicken wings, but with much less cholesterol and fat. Rather than use chicken wings or thighs, I’m using chicken breast meat, mixed with ..read more

This colorful noodle dish is not only delicious but also a healthy and quick meal full of vegetables that your whole family will love. If your kids are like mine, then you know how hard it is to get them to eat outside of their comfort zone. Most children are attracted to sweet flavors, then as they mature, so do their taste buds. This broccoli pad thai tastes sweet, salty, sour, (spicy if you like), and offers a little something for everyone. Depending on how quick you are with a knife, this dish should come together in under an hour. You’ll need a few basic tools: A large frying pan or wok ..read more