Family friendly meals that are quick, easy, and inexpensive.
All the talk of the CoronaVirus had me focused on immune systems. I started the morning boiling water and adding eucalyptus essential oil, doubled the Vitamin C intake, and encouraged sun time for the son. For dinner, I doubled down on the immune system focus. Although not actual pantry cooking, it did make use of…
Have a reservoir of quick-fix meal ideas helps take the stress out of mealtime – no matter who ends up with the job of fixing the meals. # # # “What are we having for dinner?” That may be the only thing my son says to me all day, but you can be guaranteed that…
The first thing you think of when it comes to cutting the budget probably doesn’t have to do with food. After all, you have to have food – especially if you have kids. If you do have kids, you probably have already figured out that you need lots of food. But when you have cut…
(makes approx.. 16 ounces of drink) 1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh) ¼ cup almonds ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp coconut oil (not necessary but adds to the health value) 1 cup liquid (or until you reach your desired consistency) The first time I made this smoothie I used my regular blender. It doesn’t have…
(makes approx. 16 oz.) 1 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen) 2 cups kale (one cup at a time) 1 tsp fresh ginger (ground if possible) 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 cup liquid (water or 100% juice) I confess that I DO NOT like kale. I do not like it on a boat. I do not…
This year things were different for our Thanksgiving because of all the changes that have occurred in recent weeks. I was still determined to make the holiday great. I wanted the boys to have a positive memory from this holiday time AND it will be the last Thanksgiving where they will all be living under…
Eating healthy sometimes means drinking healthy. Adding foods that you won’t normally eat to a smoothie can give you the nutrients you seek without having to “learn to like” the food that is not at all appealing. # # # I have never been fond of beets. My disdain for the vegetable probably goes back…
Crockpot meals can be a simple and healthy way to have a family meal. Over the years, crockpot meals have become my once-a-month cooking favorite. | Four entrees – One Pork Loin | We want to provide our families with healthy, preferably homemade meals. We want to balance our household budgets. And we want to…
The Travelangs have been making an attempt to eat more vegetables and a wider variety of vegetables. That should read “The Mom” is making an attempt, but the rest of the TraveLangs are caught up in the journey. It all started when the Father-In-Law needed a change in diet. We started preparing all his meals…
We have been on the go – not that we have ever not been on the go. We are down to one family car in a car of four drivers and that requires a LOT of going. For years, I would sit down on Saturday or Sunday and map out the menu for the upcoming…