Category: Wholesome Recipes

Oakhurst Chocolate Milk “Pudding” with Fruit & Nut Dippers

The ultimate after-school snack. When I was a kid I remember how special it felt to come home from school to a delicious snack that my mom had lovingly prepared for me. She knew I needed replenishment after a busy day of learning and an extra nutritional kick to refuel my body from after-school activities.…

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Back-to-School Breakfast: Veggie Omelets to Go

Mornings can be tricky when trying to get kids out the door on time. As parents, we desperately want to make sure our children are fed well, but it can be hard when the list of things that need to happen is long and the mornings are short. We need to pick our battles and…

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The Best Side Dishes for BBQ Season

With Memorial Day weekend just a few weeks away, it’s time to start honing those BBQ skills. Or, if grilling isn’t your thing, time to up your side dish game. We got 5 super simple recipes that are perfect for entertaining or making yourself the star of a holiday weekend potluck. What’s you go-to BBQ…

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4 Recipes to Ring in Spring

Well, it’s officially Spring, but for most of us here in New England it sure doesn’t feel like it. That’s not going to stop us from acting like it, through. Fifty degrees in Maine is considered shorts weather – and we think it’s salad and ice cream weather, too! So if you’re ready to ring…

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4 Festive Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

You already know that if you want to avoid being pinched on St. Patrick’s Day you’ve got to wear something green – but what about eating green? Whether your idea of eating green involves extra veggies or a hint of food coloring, we’ve got you covered with these 4 festive recipes for St. Patrick’s Day.…

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Will You Be My HOMEMADE Valentine? 4 Ways to Celebrate from Scratch

Sure, Valentine’s Day might be a “Hallmark Holiday” but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good excuse to tell someone you love them! There’s no need to buy pre-cut paper hearts or tape candy to a card, we believe the sweetest Valentine’s Day treats are the ones made by hand. Here are four adorable and…

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3 Healthy Breakfast Kids Will Actually Want to Eat

Breakfast is hard. It’s early, it’s rushed, it’s sometimes in the car. It’s even tougher with kids who reject 90% of the options you give them. But sugary cereals and toaster pastries aren’t likely to get them through the school day. So what’s a well-meaning parent to do? Here are three healthy and protein-packed breakfast…

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3 Fun Ways to Ring in the New Year with Kids

Planning to celebrate New Years Eve from your couch this year? Join the club! With the high cost of babysitters, and high probability of falling asleep before the ball drops anyway – it only makes sense to stay home and get cozy. But that doesn’t mean you have skip all the fun. These three New…

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3 Fun Ways to Use Up Leftover Candy Canes

The holiday season is full of candy canes. They hang on trees, get handed out at celebrations, and decorate windows, tables, and mantles. The only thing they don’t typically do is get eaten. *Eyeroll* If eating a candy cane straight out of the wrapper just isn’t your thing (and you know your toddler is going…

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3 Not-Totally Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is all about the staples- turkey, mashed potatoes, maybe a green bean casserole or two? But what about the extras? The sides, the desserts, the breakfast for the morning after? If you’re willing to think (re: eat) a little bit outside the box, we’ve got three delicious recipes for you to try. What are…

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