Let the Kickoffs Begin

August 20, 2011 by
football2

It’s that time of year again, football season has just arrived and with it our summer schedule begins a lightning-fast progression toward the beginning of school. Fall and football just go hand in hand around here, but just today I yet again caught myself beginning to analyze everything my boys are eating. Sports are an [...]

Filed Under: Feeding Boys, Sports  

Spring Day Trips

February 9, 2011 by
cheeriostrailmix

I know we’re still only in February but I can’t help but look forward to Spring which is quickly approaching.  I’m looking forward to getting outside to picnic in our backyard and at the lake down the road. The lake has become our family’s favorite place to go.  They have an amazing play area, sandy [...]

Filed Under: Cooking, Feeding Boys, Recipes, Snacks  

If You Give A Kid A Cookie

July 10, 2010 by

I am loving the idea of cooking breakfast cookies and healthy muffins for my kids to start the day. Now, before you start thinking that I’m losing it, I just want to say that when looking at the ingredients and giving it a lot of thought, I realized that there’s a lot of energy, protein [...]

Filed Under: Feeding Boys, Frugal Living, Meal Planning, Recipes  

Large Family FAQs – Grocery Budget

May 4, 2009 by

As you can imagine, one of the first comments or questions I get from people when they find out I have 6 sons is about the cost of food.

Filed Under: Feeding Boys, Feeding the Troops, Frugal Living, Speaking Topics, The Frogs  

Large Family 101 – Toast

November 3, 2008 by

It’s been a long time since I’ve done a Large Family post, so I thought it was due . I know what you’re thinking … “but an entire large family post on toast?”. Yes indeed! Toast is served most mornings around here. In fact the only mornings I can think of that I don’t make [...]

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Yoplait Kids

February 12, 2008 by

I’m always on the lookout for healthy food for my kiddos, especially for those days when I need something quick to give them.  So I was very excited when I found out that Yoplait Kids now has 25% less sugar than the average in other leading kids yogurts!  Add to that the fact that there are no artificial [...]

Filed Under: Feeding Boys, Meal Planning, Older Reviews  

Family Mealtime for Fun Finds Friday

September 21, 2007 by

As you can imagine meal planning is a particular challenge when feeding so many boys of so many varying sizes and eating habits! I would say that one of the biggest questions we get from friends, family and strangers alike is “how in the world do you feed them all?”. Of course, that question can [...]

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Menu Plan Monday

April 3, 2007 by

I skipped last week, so here’s this week’s menu: Monday – Pork Roast in Crock Pot (made into tacos)Tuesday – Spaghetti & MeatballsWednesday – Steak & PotatoesThursday – Shrimp, Veggies and PastaFriday – OutSaturday – Creamy Chicken (Crock Pot)Sunday – Easter! This week’s meals are a little unusual and based on some of the cuts [...]

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This Week’s Menu

March 21, 2007 by

I get asked all the time how in the world we feed all these boys! This had me thinking and I decided that I will try to post a weekly dinner menu when I think of it for you. I don’t mind making recipes available, just ask. How much to they eat? Welll for starters [...]

Filed Under: Feeding Boys, Large Family Meals