Author Archives: Kristina Slaney
Veterans Day Thanks
Today is Veterans Day. Regardless of political leanings or attitudes about hot-button issues, I think most of us are in agreement that our country is safe due in large part to the reputation, strength...
Kristina Slaney Nov 11, 2024
Your Complete Thanksgiving Menu, Cooking Schedule, and Shopping List
I love Thanksgiving. I love cooking, I love eating, I love family, and I love gratitude. I've cooked the full Thanksgiving spread several times now - sometimes just for our small immediate family, whi...
Kristina Slaney Nov 11, 2024
3-Minute Microwave Mug Pancake
Breakfast isn't the easiest meal to pull off during the week. It's great if you've got pre-prepared meals or convenience items on hand, but sometimes you want to send the kids off to school with a nic...
Kristina Slaney Oct 23, 2024
Helicopter, Gardener, Jellyfish: What Kind of Mom Are You?
Traditionally, there were three parenting styles: permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative. Then they added a fourth: "uninvolved/neglectful." And then, those parenting styles got thrown out the w...
Kristina Slaney Jul 23, 2024 iStock
Six Strategies for Summer Screen Time
All parents struggle with screens during the unstructured summer months. How much is too much? Should I limit it? Should I stop stressing? We're not here to tell you what you should or shouldn't do - ...
Kristina Slaney Jul 03, 2024
Ten Mother's Day Breakfasts that Kids Can Actually Make
We all know the clich - mom awakes on Mother's Day to a surprise breakfast in bed of barely-palatable eggs and an unbelievable mess in the kitchen. This year, it doesn't have to be so. Here are some d...
Kristina Slaney May 08, 2024
Mom: Enjoy Your Mother's Day with These Five Steps
Mother's Day can be amazing. But it can also be disappointing. When expectations are high, it's easy to be let down. Add in unpredictable kids, mood swings, and relationship challenges and it's not un...
Kristina Slaney May 07, 2024
Stretch Your Steak. Save Money While Eating Well.
Today I heard a news piece on the radio that grocery prices are 25% higher than they were four years ago. I knew prices had increased, but 25 percent? That's staggering. Meanwhile, most people's wages...
Kristina Slaney May 06, 2024 PC: Washington State Beef Commission
A Fresh Look at Beef Burgers
This spring has been teasing me. One day I'm paddle boarding and the next day I'm shivering at the ballpark in my parka. But on those days when the sun is shining - even if there's a breeze that's a l...
Kristina Slaney Apr 29, 2024 Photo | Washington State Beef Commission
Am I Friends with My Kids? Yes and No.
There's this ongoing debate about whether or not you can be friends with your kids. And for years, I was pretty firmly on the "no" side. But as my children get older and I take a step back and look a ...
Kristina Slaney Apr 01, 2024