Family Meal Times

Let the Kids Plan a Nutritious Dinner

Tip of the Week: Let Your Kids Plan Dinner! Cooking a family meal is so much more complicated than it should be! The meal needs to be healthy, easy to make and please an assortment of tastes – and to be honest, this perfect combination rarely happens around my table! Well, say hello to... Read more »

Faux Fur – Top 5 Picks for Fall

Fall Fashion Forecast, Month One: September Let’s cut to the chase, this month I’m focusing on Faux Fur. Grrrr. What better way to get a jump on your autumn wardrobe than purchasing that staple piece of faux fur. Whether it be a coat, vest, bag, or pump, you’re gal here, and resident fashion expert (read:... Read more »

Mini Food Trend – {PB & J}

Mini Trend: PB and J! Now that I have been actively tracking “mini trends,” I’ve been surprised to see how many fun and interesting things are gaining popularity in our modern culture! Peanut butter and jelly, that lunch box favorite, is showing up in all sorts of places! A Cake Mold: (Perpetual Kid, Cakewich Sandwich... Read more »

Supermarket Trends for 2011

Tip of the Week: Supermarket Trends for 2011! It’s not just restaurants that follow food trends, but supermarkets are trend watchers too! Take a look at what’s coming to grocery store shelves and shopping methods soon! Smart Phone Apps – Utilizing your smart phone apps to make dietary decisions right in the store instead of... Read more »

Tip of the Week – Improve Your Dinner Time Menus!

Improve Your Dinner Time Menus with these Easy Dinner Recipes! Generally speaking, I thoroughly enjoy cooking, eating and reading cookbooks! And so I was surprised a while back when I was having a tough time coming up with ideas for dinner! A friend of mine, who is a great cook, recommended the magazine Everyday Food,... Read more »

Tip of the Week – Family Dinner Activities and Conversation

Make the Most of Family Meal Times! If you are lucky enough to get your entire family around the dinner table at one time, don’t stop there! Make the most of this special time together! After bringing dinner to the table, consider bringing what some call “table talkers” or “conversation starters” to the table as... Read more »