Navigating Thanksgiving Dinner with a Picky Eater

It smells like Thanksgiving is upon us, or maybe that’s the chicken nuggets and french fries I smell… LOL As a mom of two, I’ve been down that “picky eater” road a few times! They can love a certain food one day, then want nothing to do with it the next! If your kids are anything like mine, they might not touch any of the home-cooked meals you’ve spent hours making, especially on Thanksgiving. Over the years, I’ve learned how to navigate Thanksgiving dinner with a picky-eater, picking up a few tips and tricks along the way. Keep reading down for my go-to game plan:

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Candy Corn Rice Krispy Treats

Halloween is this weekend, I can almost smell the candy! The weather has been a bit gloomy, so I wanted to get my family in the Halloween mood and make a fun treat for us all to enjoy. I decided to whip up some quick Candy Corn Rice Krispy Treats! If you know me, I’m all for easy recipes, and this one definitely fits my criteria! 🤪 A little food coloring and white chocolate can take your typical Rice Krispy Treats and make them extra spooky!

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Three Lunchbox Ideas for Back to School

Can you really ever have too many kids lunch ideas?! With everyone going back to school, I’ve been breaking out some old favorite recipes along with new ones I’ve been wanting to try out. If your kids are anything like mine, they probably get bored of the typical turkey sandwich every day. Who can blame them! Healthy, quick, and filling are my top priorities when I’m packing a lunch. These three recipes have been consistent in our lunch rotation, so you know they’re good!