Spring is upon us and with the warmer weather and blossoming flowers comes a new excitement for the season. There’s a change in the air, and lots of talk of fresh beginnings and new starts. Find fun and rewarding ways to enjoy the season and take care of yourself with these spring self care ideas. Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered mental health advice. Consult a doctor or therapist for any mental health concerns. Why self care matters in spring The start of a spring often leads to thoughts about your goals and progress in the year. That can put a lot of pressure on your mental health and wellbeing – especially if...
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. This is such a great way to use leftover rice! And this sheet pan version is so easy with the crispiest edges. SO GOOD. I am all for repurposing leftovers. And I am even more for it when you can make the best kind of fried rice on a sheet pan, yielding the crispiest, crunchiest edges. The secret to this is using leftover dried out rice (brown or white). And you can also repurpose any leftover veggies here for a clean-out-the-fridge type meal. If you don’t like carrots or peas or mushrooms, you can leave it out and sub a veggie to your liking like zucchini, broccoli,...
This winter we’ve partnered with Co-op to set the ultimate food challenge for our foodie content creators: winter comfort recipes on a budget! You’re in for a treat with this series of Creators x Co-op Winter Comforts… Here’s Kinal’s Creamy Winer Walnut Pasta and sides on a budget, enjoy! Creamy Winer Walnut Pasta IG: @nyc_to_london This Creamy Winter Walnut Pasta takes basics such as mushroom, cream, and garlic and adds a bit of pizzazz with mascarpone, walnuts and parmesan. And a few easy, hearty sides to round it out – asparagus tips, garlic bread and salad. It was fun to try to create a tasty meal, easily scalable for a larger party within a reasonable budget. Cooking at home and including your...
Raising kids is a daily learning experience, but Chili and Bandit make it look so easy in Bluey. Sure, they have their tough times, like Bandit’s failed attempts at making a duck-shaped cake for Bingo’s birthday, or the Sticky Gecko incident with Chili (which she prefers we don’t talk about), but they overcome and make us want to excel at parenting as much as they seem to be. Much of that parenting and resolution comes from play — Bluey games that show good parenting and good fun can go hand in hand. Who knew animated anthropomorphic dogs would be our parenting inspiration, but here we are. But how do you play the games from Bluey in real life? What are...
A super-easy take on the classic lasagna — ravioli lasagna. I use fresh ravioli to save a few steps and get this in the oven in no time. A perfect back-to-school dinner idea. Whether I like it or not, school is just around the corner. Part of me is looking forward to more rhyme and reason to our days, and the other half of me is sad that the kids will be gone all day and we will live and breathe by the calendar. One thing that I do look forward to is more dinners at home. I cook a lot more during the school year and love having everyone around the table after a busy day. It’s important to...
