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The Importance of Sports Training for Kids

The Importance of Sports Training for Kids

As a parent, I’ve learned that the world of youth sports can be as rewarding as it is intense. When my daughter first got involved in travel sports, I wasn’t prepared for how demanding it could be—I knew we would be busy, but didn’t think 

BBQ Pork Alfredo Pasta Recipe

BBQ Pork Alfredo Pasta Recipe

This flavorful dinner brings together tender BBQ pork, creamy herbed Alfredo pasta, and a simple veggie side—perfect for a well-rounded meal. My kids love it. It’s easy to adjust for dietary needs (including gluten-free by selecting the right pasta type). Each element complements the others 

Simple At-Home Agility Drills That Keep My Kids Active and Focused

Simple At-Home Agility Drills That Keep My Kids Active and Focused

As a parent of active elementary and middle schoolers, I’ve seen how much kids can benefit from sports and movement. But I’ve also seen how expensive and time-consuming it can be to pay for training programs or teams that don’t always deliver results. That’s why 

Chicken Veggie Soup

Chicken Veggie Soup

This delicious and nontraditional chicken soup is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and easy to adapt for most allergies. It has a bold flavor, but the comforting taste of a homemade soup. It is one of my cold weather favorites for family meals. How To Make Chicken 

Gluten-Free Loaded Potato Soup

Gluten-Free Loaded Potato Soup

This gluten-free potato soup is SO good that my whole family loved it too. If you don’t need to be gluten-free, you can substitute the gluten-free flour for normal flour. I will say the smokey white cheddar I picked out at the grocery store made 

Mac ‘N Cheese Waffle Burger Recipe

Mac ‘N Cheese Waffle Burger Recipe

Classic baked mac ‘n cheese meets smoky cheddar and sweet honey mustard for an unforgettable burger experience.

Get Your Crew Together: Science Says Family Meals are Important

Get Your Crew Together: Science Says Family Meals are Important

We need to eat more meals together as a family. You are busy, tired and burned-out by the end of the day. I get it. I really do. But, family meals are too important to skip. Eating together has always played a key role in 

Dinosaur Kids Craft with Handprints and Footprints

Dinosaur Kids Craft with Handprints and Footprints

My kids love dinosaurs. I mean, who doesn’t, right? And I love art projects that: Are fun crafts for my kids Teach a lesson Make a memory Are something I want to keep Handprint crafts are some of my favorite because it reminds me just 

Fall Vegetables to Plant *Right Now* for Zone 5, 5b or 6

Fall Vegetables to Plant *Right Now* for Zone 5, 5b or 6

I’ve always been pretty motivated to get seeds in every spring, but I haven’t successfully planted during the fall. This year, that has changed. There are a number of vegetables you can plant in the fall for a late harvest! So, let’s check out what 

Participating in a Virtual Chalk Walk with My Kids

Participating in a Virtual Chalk Walk with My Kids

Every year we participate in a local chalk walk for the biggest festival of our city. This is no doodling on the sidewalk! Check out my latest podcast on chalk walking with kids: We spend an entire day sweating over 8’ squares in the middle