This dressed-up version of tomato soup with tortellini and spinach is delicious and satisfying, and you can have it on the table in 15 minutes. It's an easy comfort meal for a busy weeknight.
Crockpot Orange Chicken
"This was a big hit, definitely making again!" Crockpot Orange Chicken is not only tasty but makes a beautiful dish. You'll need a little extra prep time to get it started but if you cook it on high you could start it about 3 hours before dinnertime and have it ready when everyone gets home from their evening activities.
Breakfast Ideas
The easiest thing to serve for breakfast is freezer food - not the kind that comes in a box, though. Once frozen, French toast, waffles, and pancakes can be pulled out of the freezer individually and toasted or microwaved just like the ones they sell in the grocery store.
Kids' Snack Ideas
Kids are notoriously fickle. This week's favorite food may be tossed aside next week with an inexplicable, "I don't like it anymore." Moms on TheHomeSchoolMom in the Kitchen Yahoo Group are familiar with that frustration and have suggested the following snacks to help you find something that will keep the kids happy when last week's...
Lunch Ideas
Here are some lunch ideas that have been contributed by moms in our various groups over the years. Items suitable for packing in an insulated lunchbox or thermos are noted with an asterisk.
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Thousands of moms each year discover that an immediate family member has a food allergy, resulting in a dramatic lifestyle change for both the individual with allergies and the cook in the family. The good news is that if your family has just made this discovery, you will find many resources online to help you....
Daily Routines and Reminders
Daily routines are a simple way to keep your life organized by spending about 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening doing your daily routine to stay on top of things. Daily tasks are non-routine tasks that need to be completed infrequently but regularly to keep your home clean and organized. Mostly,...
Daily Routines
Implementing daily routines and reminders helps keep household tasks manageable. You probably already have routines in place, but it is a good idea to periodically review them to figure out ways to make the most of the time you spend each day. For example, if your routines include making coffee each morning, is there something...
Add Salt & Serve Free Printable Planner
The Add Salt & Serve Planner is a comprehensive organizer for appointments and family menu planning. Each month has a Month View Calendar page which can be used with detailed Weekly Planner pages. Opposite each Weekly Planner page is a Menu Planner page with grocery list for the week. The pages are all designed to fit in a standard 8 1/2 x 11 three-ring binder; they can also be spiral bound at your local copy shop.
Holiday Timetable
by Marilyn Moll, co-author of The 12 Week Holiday Planner For many of us, planning Christmas festivities such as shopping, cooking, baking, gift making, and hospitality can automatically cause a great degree of anxiety. We at The Urban Homemaker don't advocate complicated or expensive holiday celebrations, and wish to encourage your family to focus on...