Healthy(ish) Halloween: More Fun, More Tradition, Less Sugar Crash
When I was a kid our next door neighbor became a witch every Halloween. She dressed up with a crooked hat and curly shoes, added a wart to her nose,...
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7 Simple Parenting Techniques Modern Families Forgot (But Still Work Today)
But no one was allowed to stay home. We all got kicked out every day. We were encouraged to go out into the world and get punched in the face....
Pickle Party 2! Fun Veggie Combos the Whole Family Will Love
Pickling is kitchen magic. You take simple veggies, dunk them in a flavorful bath, and—ta-da!—in just a day or two they come out zesty, crunchy, and totally transformed. Kids love...
Mystery Smoothie Lab: A 15-Minute Family Taste Adventure
Diversity in our diets is the key to all things good. Next up is family togetherness. Try creating a 'mystery smoothie lab' experience the whole family takes part in. You'll...
10 Tiny Ways to Keep Your Kid’s Gut Biome Happy (Without Turning Dinner Into a Debate)
Our bellies are busy, busy. And our kid's bellies are especially active little ecosystems. When we feed those little gut microbes with good stuff, well, families often see wins in...
10 Tiny Challenges to Bring More Joy Into Your Family’s Day
On and on it goes: parenting, and everyday life, can feel like a relay race with no finish line. Between school drop-offs, snacks that somehow disappear, and socks that refuse...
The DIY Peanut Butter Project: A Jar Full of Flavor and Family Time
No Mystery Ingredients: Just Peanuts, Love, and a Little Mess Along the Way (a very little) Peanut butter is a childhood classic. It's All American. Wholesome as it gets. But...
5 Weekly Wins to Cut Ultra-Processed Foods (Without Drama or Deprivation)
Stay Away from those bright and shiny packages If you caught the recent coverage on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you saw the headline grabber: most Americans get more than half of their...
5 Classic Adventure Books Your Kids Will Love (Even Though They're Old)
5 Classic Adventure Books Kids'll Still Love Why Printed Pages Still Matter Nothing beats the crackle of opening up a new book (or old one for that matter) or that...
Build-Your-Own 3-Day “History + Fun” Family Getaway
An easy planning blueprint any family can adapt—healthy food, hands-on history, and memory-making built in. Summer weekends disappear fast. Between sports, work travel, and “Are we there yet?” energy, big...
🍉 Watermelon Hacks You Haven’t Tried Yet (But Your Kids Will Love)
Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon. There’s something magical about a cold slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. It’s bright, it’s juicy, and fun to eat. Everyone has a secret they...
Five Fascinating Figures Every Family Should Remember This Fourth of July
All things 4th of July and Why It's Important The Fourth of July arrives each year with a symphony of sizzling grills, bright fireworks, and laughter that carries late into...
It's Summer Time (2025). The Heat is Here and It's Dangerous
Real Numbers, Real Risks, Real Fixes This summer is breaking records. Phoenix hit 120°F. Texas has spent weeks under extreme heat warnings. The result? Over 1,500 lives lost, packed emergency...
Calm Down in a Hurry
We've No Time to Waste. There are too many chores to get done. What the hell did I get accomplished today, anyway? Too much homework. Kid's screaming. Dinner to deal...
The Family Charcuterie Board: A Snack Plate That Actually Works for Everyone
There was a night at our house when dinner just wasn’t happening. Nobody could agree on what they wanted. One kid was in a "fruit only" phase, another refused anything...
It's a Colorful Life
The self-taught creative behind Lunches + Littles, Joy Miles, invites us into her story and shares what fuels her passion.
The Silver Lining in Hurricane Harvey | One Mom's Perspective from the Ground
I’ve wanted to write this Hurricane Harvey story since the entire ordeal was over, but that’s just it… it’s still not over.
Practical Tips for Reducing Screen Time and Increasing Play Time
Have you ever been out to eat and see a family sitting together, but the parents are busy staring at their phones while their children stare at them?
Making Movement Fun for the Entire Family
Consistent physical activity at a young age sets the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Read ways to make movement fun for the entire family.
Preventing the Summer Learning Slide
Research has shown that students can lose up to two months of reading and math knowledge as a result of being out of the classroom during the summer months.