Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

There are a million solutions for pot lid storage. The problem is, most of them are either expensive or require permanent hardware installation. If you're not remodeling and installing a designated po...

You know how sometimes you find a new recipe and it hits just right? Well, friends, I've hit the jackpot. And by "jackpot" I mean "tater tot cups." Now stick with me. I'm currently working in partners...

Nothing makes me feel more accomplished as a wife and mother than cooking a meal that everyone devours: no complaints, no dinnertime drama, enthusiastic requests for seconds, and clear plates at the e...

It was the third day of summer camp, and we were on our way home. I was going through the regular post-camp questions when my son paused. "Mom?" he said. "Some of the kids were kind of...a little bit....

No two families are alike. Some live life at a slow pace. Others are so busy they spend more time in their cars than in their home. Some have to work around nutritional needs or allergies and sensitiv...

This time of year there are two types of moms: Those who embrace the routine that the fall season brings. They breathe a sigh of relief as school starts back up, sleep and meal schedules get back on t...

The other day I was about to exit Starbucks when I saw a mom and her teenage son through the glass doors. I paused to give them space to enter. The mom looked at her son and gestured for him to go ahe...

You might not know this about me, but I've got a real-life superpower. And that superpower is repurposing leftovers to make them palatable for my family and reduce our family's food waste. Honestly, I...

We've learned a lot about parenting in the last few decades. And with so many parenting choices these days, it's nice to be aware of research, outcomes, and best practices when raising our children. B...

We live in a parenting culture that's all-or-nothing. Things are good or bad. Right or wrong. And though most of us claim to hold a "do what works best for your family" mindset, it doesn't always feel...