This week’s meal plan is designed to get my family through finals, end of year projects, Patriot Night (don’t ask), and graduation for Jake. They both have a lot going on this week and I want to keep them focused and happy. My way of doing that is sticking to our routine and that means

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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This time of year is like an endurance test for parents. My calendar is packed with meetings, end of year celebrations, performances, and even an 8th grade promotion for my son. By the last day of school, I feel like they should hang a medal on my neck and wrap me in one of those

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The dialogue in my house needs to change. Is it me or does everything seems so results oriented? When I ask the kids to tell me about their day, I get netted out in test scores and basketball points. It sounds more like I asked what they accomplished rather than simply how their day went.

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Dinner is definitely my favorite meal of the day. I’m not really a breakfast person and mornings always feel so rushed. Dinner is the time when we hit the pause button on the outside world and enjoy a good meal together.

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