I’m never more tempted to throw in the towel and order pizza than when I’ve worked a long day, picked up the kids, and am faced with a half-stocked fridge and about 45 minutes before the family begins to melt down. You know the feeling. It’s DINNER BURNOUT. In capital letters. Sometimes I give in. (It’s inevitable.) But mostly I muster my creative spirit and start by ransacking the freezer. more

My latest snack fave: Justin’s Nut Butters are awesome. You may have seen our inclusion of the nut-butter packets in a recent issue; they are tidy and perfect for squeezing onto apple slices or celery sticks, even in the car, when you or your kids need a healthy after-school boost on the way to soccer practice or piano lessons. I’m such a nut butter fan, and there are so many great nut butters out there … pick one up today and have fun taking your PB&J to the next level.