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Easy Ways to Motivate Yourself to Cook A Great Dinner!
I finally realized that just thinking about dinner in the morning is half the battle. For my whole adult life, Ive feared and dreaded dinner preparation. My brother used to say when I lived alone that all I needed were a few bowls and a few spoons because Id eat cereal every night. I forced myself to make more of an effort once I had kids, but its been a bumpy journey. As my friend, Gigi, put it, its always a time of day I hoped would just go away.
How to Create a Thanksgiving Fruit and Nut Centerpiece
Looking for some quick and easy ways to make a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner table? Here’s a great idea for a fruit and nut centerpiece. It’s beautiful, simple and uses natural elements – the perfect way to reflect the spirit of the holiday!
The Family Holiday Dinner Survival Guide
We just survived a holiday with my in-laws, and when I say in-laws I dont just mean Daddy-os parents – I mean ALL of the in-laws. At the top of the family pecking order is the grand matriarch, Oma. She has five grown kids, one of whom is Daddy-o. The total headcount for this communal holiday was: 1 Oma, 10 adults, and 17 grandchildren under the age of 13 years old.
Six Simple Food Tricks To Beat The Winter Blues
Do you feel a little bummed out in the winter? The two of us definitely favor the warm, sunny summer months and Tammy even named her daughter Summer, since we love the season so much. And in the winter we tend to feel less happy. It turns out, theres actually a reason why! When were exposed to sunlight our brains produce endorphins, our bodys feel good chemicals. In the winter time, with less sun, we make fewer endorphins and were less content.
The Importance of Family Dinners
This article is in partnership with Uncle Ben’s. Growing up we had dinner at 6:00pm every night. Mom cooked, and everyone ate what was on their plates. Fast forward a few decades and dinnertime has changed. Whether it’s because kids have more extracurricular activities, parents have competing work schedules, or easier access to take-out food…