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Life's short. Let's be real. Recipes, articles and life hacks for real parents. Boom. Your life just got (a little) easier.

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Fruits and veggies top the list as the most thrown-away foods. It doesn't have to be that way - just stock up on canned fruits and veggies. Instead of throwing away spoiled peaches or squishy green beans, you can have healthy, field-fresh food at the ready in your pantry.

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Life's short: make every day an adventure.

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Time to pull out the slow cooker - peach chipotle chicken to the rescue. A little sweet, and a little smoky, your friends won't miss the hot dogs at this year's Memorial Day barbecue. See the recipe here: https://t.co/nGqnQuQt7K

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Just in case you haven't heard it lately. #killinit #yougotthis

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Canned peas: a nutritional powerhouse and a pantry staple. But would you guess these little green guys go from farm to can in just a few hours? Learn how your can of peas is made before it makes it to the shelf at your supermarket. https://t.co/S2xEtsKR0i

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The elusive trifecta: clean house, healthy dinner, and happy kids. If you're only managing 1 out of 3 this week, consider that a win!

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To the mamas who loved us through our cute phases AND our awkward phases, we salute you. Happy Mothers Day.

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Anyone else miss them while they're sleeping?

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#DidYouKnow: Just four hours after being harvested at the farm, this little tomato will be canned and ready to eat? That's fresh.

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I dunno...maybe because I cook for kids all day? No shame in the PB&J game, but if you're looking to up your lunch game, check out this healthy and oh-so-delicious chickpea curry wrap recipe: https://t.co/6USAKbgGHJ

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Sure it doesn't have the same ring to it, but it's 10x truer. If nothing else, we can all agree on this.

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15 more years until college. 15 more years until personal space. 15 more years until you can stop hiding in the van in the garage to make a phone call. 15 more years of goodnight hugs. Yep, this parenting thing is worth it.

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Hoppy Easter (and all the other puns) from our wild fluffle to yours.

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Hey Easter Bunny, these Pumpkin Waffles with Sour Cherry Compote aren't going to make themselves! The canning process seals fruits & veggies at the peak of freshness, which means we can enjoy them in & out of season. Try this for a tasty Easter breakfast. https://t.co/HoFsNbMVXx

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Are canned foods safe to eat? Yes! The high-heat canning process is one of the safest when it comes to preserving food because it prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause foodborne illnesses. Curious to learn more? Get food can FAQs here: https://t.co/RUdZ5ZF5Ec

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"Creativity takes courage." - Henry Matisse
Encourage your kids to create without a plan. Fill a table with empty cans, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, construction paper, scissors and glue. See what their imagination makes and encourage them no matter what transpires!

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Embrace the unexpected. In a blink they'll head off in different directions. Give them plenty of "Remember the time we played in the rain?" memories to share when they're back together.

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Reimagine meal time with more fruits & veggies. If "Good luck with that!" is your reply, this link is for you. We gotchu with 4 ways to get kids to eat more of the good stuff. Only 1 involves sneaking, which we lovingly refer to as "undercover guiding." >>https://t.co/xJhHXGUv1Z

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That's it. We don't care if it's 33 degrees or 83 degrees, if the sun is out ... we. are. grilling. Tie back your hair, grab a bib and join us. These sweet and spicy baby back ribs are insannnne. >> https://t.co/Hr3q8qkVXK

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It's Monday. It's also April Fools' Day. Since you're no fool, tell the family you're sleeping until it's tomorrow.