Article Courtesy of American Heart Association Here are six simple strategies to help your meals go further: 1. Double the recipe. There can be a lot of prep work involved in some recipes, so make it count. Making twice as much doesn’t usually take twice the time. Make a double…
By Family Features | Contributor Sharing a meal offers far more than a full stomach; the benefits of eating together extend well beyond the dinner table. In the “2025 World Happiness Report,” evidence shows that sharing meals has a substantial impact on an individual’s well-being. Those who regularly eat with…
By Family Features | Contributor When it comes to sit-down family meals, one thing is for certain: It feels like you never have enough time. With your hectic schedule – full days at school and work, afternoon sports practices for the kiddos and plans with friends on the weekends –…
By Family Features | Contributor Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4 1 puff pastry sheet 12 thawed meatballs 1 package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese marinara sauce, for serving Buffalo sauce, for serving barbecue sauce, for serving Heat oven to 425 F. Use rolling pin to…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Most families find it difficult to get everyone together at the dinner table on a regular basis. We’re all so busy with after-school activities, late meetings at work, and long commutes; it really is too bad. Researchers have learned that eating dinner as a…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Most families find it difficult to get everyone together at the dinner table on a regular basis. We’re all so busy with after-school activities, late meetings at work, and long commutes; it really is too bad. Researchers have learned that eating dinner as a family is…
When your kids were younger, family fun took center stage, whether that meant a riveting game of Chutes and Ladders or a backyard light saber duel. But now that the kids are older, how do you get your tweens and teens to want to hang out with the folks? Try…