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I'll tell you a secret: I have a pantry of jars, containers, and who-knows-what that I almost never use. I have some vinegars and such that I won't use more than once a month.

Beat boring brown-bag sandwiches with these two tasty wraps packed in fun, character lunch containers your kids will love! Plus with just a few simple ingredients prep is quick and easy.

If you're going to have a group of people over and want to create a sandwich that is a little bit more fun than the usual--mix up the sandwiches! This meal is perfect for large gatherings and helps to keep things simple; while also allowing your friends to pick and choose what they want in a low-key way.

Are your kids getting tired of the typical peanut butter and apples as their staple snack? Here's your solution!

You would be very remiss to not hunt out a farmer's market in your area and explore this time of year. Sure, you may have to brave crowds and some of the produce might be a bit more expensive than you can find at the store, but it's also the freshest and most amazing produce you'll get.

I have been trying to encourage my kids to take more responsibility for themselves and the household. We talked about how we are all members of our family and everyone has to help to take care of the house. A simple place to start to teach these lessons is in the kitchen. My kids have learned how to clear their spot after finishing a meal. They scrape their plate clean and place it in the sink. They are eager and willing to help, so I thought I would increase their responsibility by teaching them to help clean up after cooking. After baking cheddar corn muffins, we worked on some basic rinsing skills at the sink.

Every once in a blue moon, the kids are both away or they go to bed on time so Hubbyman and I get a quiet house to ourselves. I love being in the kitchen, but being able to whip something up really quick while we settle in for a movie night is high on my list.

If the word pizza is the magic word to get your kids attention when meal or snack time rolls around here's a healthy idea that they can help to prepare. Pizzadillas allows kids to pick and choose what they want on their own pizzadilla.

Weekends are filled with yardwork, chores, and fun for my family. This means meal time has to quick, easy, and delicious. We usually do sandwiches or wraps made from leftovers and this one turned out so delicious I had to share it. These Chicken Spinach Wraps took under 10 minutes to prepare and so I loaded them up on my meeme Large Serving Tray and took them outside for an impromptu picnic in our backyard