Getting into the swing and the schedule of back to school season, here's this week's menu of quick and easy meals. Monday: Salsa-Shrimp Tacos Tuesday: Turkey Chili Wednesday: leftovers Thursday: Chicken Margarita with noodles and brocolli Weekend: Steak with Potato and Blue Cheese Salad … [Read more...]
5 reasons to introduce your family to Ohanarama
I was recently introduced to Ohanarama, a free gaming network that allows for you and your family to interact and play games. I was impressed by the educational and age appropriate games, the closed networks so that your kids can't play with people you don't know, and their rewards and incentives. Families can play together, no matter where they live. Ohanarama keeps families close even when the live half a world away. Their unique family grouping allows for kids to play games with cousins, … [Read more...]
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Menu Plan
Are you joining us for the #Backpack11 twitter party tonight? We're giving away over 75 prizes! Be sure to check out the details and enter to win. In addition to the twitter party, I have a week of crazy nights. We have Back to School Night at one of the schools, Fashion Night, and more. It's going to be crazy. Crazy busy... but that's life, right? I sneaked off for an hour today and shopped (alone!) at Trader Joe's stocking up on lots of goodies for busy dinners. Can't wait to start making … [Read more...]
Menu Plan and a big menu planning announcement
First, the basics. The weekly menu plan: Monday: Celebrate Middle's birthday at his favorite spot. But for those of you not celebrating his birthday, why not have his favorite salmon? Tuesday: Turkey Burgers, Wedge Salad and fresh fruit Wednesday: Roasted Pork Chops with Polenta Thursday: Scallops with Sweet Cucumber and Mango Salsa Holiday Weekend: Make Your Own Pizzas with your favorite toppings and Ragu Sauces, Burgers, Chicken... and everything on the grill! Now, the big … [Read more...]
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Menu Plan
It's a super busy week, as they all are, right? This week we're kicking off Fill the Backpack 2011 with our giveaway and Not for Profit partnership announcements (stop back later today, okay?). My family is also attending a Disney World Celebration event, locally and a 77 Kids fitting to prepare for Saturday's 77Kids' Style School this weekend in New York. Look for lots of posts--I have plenty to share. In the meantime, here's the menu plan: Monday: It's Ragu Day! This week I'm making Ragu … [Read more...]
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Menu Planning after vacation
I returned home from Blogher (not a vacation) absolutely exhausted from a rough Red Eye ride. White knuckles, hyper-anxiety rough ride. So. I barely slept. And I returned home to an almost-6-year-old with an upset stomach. So, I have amazing friends and Whitney offered to run my grocery order for me. Isn't she fabulous? Tonight, because I was everything but creative, we had a Rotisserie Chicken, green peppers dipped in tzatziki and applesauce. That's like, the ultimate healthy meal when one is … [Read more...]
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