Meal Trains are such a wonderful way to lend a helping hand to friends or family members having a difficult time. But what do you do when you want to help but feel limited by budget restraints? I reached out to some of my blogging friends and gathered 27 budget-friendly meal train ideas. Whether you are dropping off a home-cooked meal for a sick person, new parents, or a friend or family member having a tough time, these meal train recipes are a great way to say, "I'm thinking about you." These ideas caught my attention as the best meals for a meal train Keep Reading
21+ Best Summer Bake Sale Ideas
Looking for summer bake sale ideas that will bring in the big bucks and help reach your fundraising goal? You've come to the right place! A summer bake sale brings its own unique challenges... You want sweet treats BUT they also need to be able to withstand the summertime heat! And, of course, you want your food to be the biggest hit at the bake sale. I asked my blogger friends for their brilliant summer bake sale ideas and they came through. Whether your child wants to set up a snack stand or you're prepping for a summer bake sale fundraiser, we've got you Keep Reading
Easy to Make & Impressive Looking Individual Caprese Skewers in Shot Glasses
Everyone knows a food blogger I am not. BUT a good party thrower? YES I am! Lately I've been on a huge appetizer kick. We eat appetizers for dinner, my kids take them for school lunch, and I have had entire parties based around appetizers before. Suffice to say, appetizers are my favorite food category! :) Easy Mini Caprese Skewer Appetizer I am making these cute caprese skewer appetizers for an upcoming event and thought I'd share them here. They are perfect for ANY gathering that calls for finger food (might I say that means they're Keep Reading
Easy Summer Charcuterie Board for Kids {Perfect for Picky Eaters!}
#Ad My kids are tracking out of school very soon (they are on a year-round schedule, which means they have 5 short weeks for summer break). We try to cram in a LOT when they are out of school because five weeks passes very quickly! And this summer, I am finally on top of my game. I have the entire summer break planned out, including plenty of downtime to relax. he kids don't know the full "schedule," but I like to keep one for my sanity so I know what we are doing most days. :) I am trying to make my life as streamlined as possible, and my latest focus has been on meal Keep Reading
10 of the Best Campfire Food Recipes – Easy Meal Ideas for Your Next Camping Trip
We've gone camping quite a bit over the years. We usually camp with family friends over a long weekend, and we split up the meals to make sure everyone doesn't end up bringing food for everyone, for every meal. (this happened our first year and we had SO MUCH FOOD leftover!) lol Since there are three families, what we usually end up doing is taking one breakfast and dinner each, then everyone provides their own lunches. It works out really well! We like to mix up our menu each year so it doesn't get boring. Last year we made chicken kabobs on the fire for dinner and pancakes on the Keep Reading
Dairy Free Nut Free Soy Free Gluten Free Egg Free Chocolate Chip Cookies!!
The search for foods that kids will be happy to eat is never ending!! One child likes cheese, another wants carrots, the third is in a classroom with allergy problems... If only there was a healthy vending machine in each class to help me out. Well I have finally done it. I have seen the light!! I have found the snack above other snacks. Recent Diagnoses: Dairy Sensitivity My youngest daughter was recently diagnosed with a dairy sensitivity / mild allergy. It was recommended to cut out all dairy items from her diet. At first I was dumbfounded. Keep Reading
Red, White, and Blue Dessert Idea – No Bake Patriotic Flag Cake
Hey guys! Today I have something neat to share on the blog: an easy patriotic dessert. I won't pretend that I love to bake desserts. Cuz I don't. I am a good cook and a decent baker, but baking is just NOT something I enjoy to do. If you do happen to enjoy it, then more power to you! I'll eat your delicious baked goods if you make them for me. :) What I do love is a good summer cookout. And especially for the three major U.S. summertime patriotic holidays - Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. This year I decided I would make a dessert for our cookout, but I didn't want to Keep Reading
How We Get Protein & Vitamins in Our Kids’ Diets
Today we have a unique spin on a subject that plagues every mom out there - the task of fitting nutrients into your kid's diets. Last week, I asked my sister, Cecilia, to join me on a quest to come up with lots of different ways to fit protein and vitamins into our kid's diets. Her kids are 10 and 3, and mine are 8, 5, and 3. We have quite the task facing us every day! Cecilia will share her ideas first, then I will go. We are very different, so I am interested to see everything we come up with! We decided that protein would be the focus of this post. Take it away Cecilia! Keep Reading
No Bake Cookie Dough Truffles
I'm sometimes a bit of a haphazard baker - with a million things going on in a busy home, sometimes I need a quick no-bake dessert that doesn't need my full attention and I don't have to worry about burning! Now that my kids are old enough to need items for a bake sale or want to take food for exchanges at Christmas, I need my go-to recipes to keep my sane! These No-Bake Cookie Dough Truffles are perfect for the busy mom who wants to make a treat but can't commit to a time intensive recipe! No-Bake Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe Now, I've made these truffles a few times and Keep Reading
Trix Treats – Colorful Treats Perfect for Bake Sales & Birthday Parties
Oh, do I have something special for you! I know how much you all love our Pumpkin Spiced Rice Krispie Treats, so I wanted to bring you another fun twist on the classic breakfast cereal squares with these TRIX TREATS! Aren't these Trix treats just so colorful and fun? Super easy, super cute, and they taste great, too. My kids love these Trix Treats, and they are always a hit at class parties and birthday parties! I think they'd even be a big hit at a summer bake sale. This is one of those super-obvious treats that I couldn't believe I hadn't tried before, but I am glad Keep Reading
Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
You guys. I am seriously sooooooo excited! Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I thought it would be a great idea to put together some cute treats for the blog. I am all about making themed desserts these days. Meet my new favorite Valentine's Day treat: Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats These are so cute and easy to whip together for a classroom treat, or just a fun lunch box addition. These Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats are a little piece of nostalgia in a little, crunchy (heart-shaped) package! I love the sweet pastel coloring, but you can leave Keep Reading
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
I am so excited to be sharing one of my favorite Super Bowl and college football game day appetizers with you today. This crockpot buffalo chicken wing dip tastes amazing, and is super low-maintenance -- perfect when you're focusing on getting the rest of the house ready for game day! Crowd Pleasing Buffalo Chicken Dip! If you've never had buffalo chicken dip before, you are in for a real treat! A creamy, cheesy, and just slightly spicy dip with real chicken shredded and mixed in. You can serve it with nachos, sliced bread, or cut up vegetables, but I opted for vegetables to make Keep Reading
Easy Christmas Cookie Recipe – Sugar-Free Snickerdoodles
This year I am attending my friend's annual Christmas cookie exchange. I try to take at least two different recipes so I have a variety to offer (we have to take 6 dozen total!). I usually take my go-to no bake dark chocolate truffles, but I've been on the hunt for a second easy recipe that everyone will love. I found out that a few of my friends are on diets during the holidays (including me!), so I searched high and low for a cookie exchange-worthy recipe that won't break the calorie bank or load us up on sugar. I think I found the winner today....it's a SUGAR-FREE SNICKERDOODLES Keep Reading
When the kids ask what’s for dinner….
When the kids ask what's for dinner, my answer is always the same..... Share this Image On Your Site: <p><strong>Please include attribution to https://www.whatmommydoes.com/ with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href='https://www.whatmommydoes.com/when-the-kids-ask-whats-for-dinner/'><img src='https://www.whatmommydoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/menu-choices-take-it-or-leave-it.jpg' alt='Menu Choices' width='600' height='600' border='0' /></a></p><br /><br /><br Keep Reading
7 Make Ahead Christmas Brunch Ideas
Christmas is fast-approaching, and the last thing I want to do is stress out while family is visiting. I like to relax and have a good time. This includes not getting up ahead of everyone on Christmas morning to make breakfast. :) So I've decided this year I will make Christmas breakfast ahead of time. Depending on our schedule the night before, we might eat later in the morning, so I guess this is officially my Christmas brunch plan! Here are 7 recipes I'm considering...I'm strongly leaning toward something cheesy and delicious, in case you hadn't noticed! 7 Make Ahead Christmas Keep Reading
