The snacks, the staples, and the ingredients my family can’t live without. From hyper-fixation foods to ingredients that simplify life, these are the things that I am constantly reaching for, and the things that are always on my grocery list! Maybe t...
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Mama’s picks
Dad’s picks
PreK picks
Toddler picks
Best egg substitutes
Mama’s picks
Trying to loose the last bit of baby weight while I balance working part time and being a SAHM for the other half of my life. Food prep has to help me!
I’m a warm spice girl and the ingredients and flavor of this one are elite
Chobani Cinnamon Coffee Cake Dairy Creamer - 24 fl oz
My favorite collagen add in- I use it in my coffee and have noticeably stronger nails and hair
Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Peptides Powder
The best sweet and salty snack! I like the pre-portioned packs because I have no self restraint
Monster Trail Mix - 12.5oz/10ct - Favorite Day™
Chia pudding, addition to protein bites, added fiber, I love these!
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Organic Chia Seeds - 12oz
Reading the book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver literally changed my life and challenged me to be a localvore. This crab salsa is *chefs kiss*
Maryland Crab Salsa
I exclusively craved this specific jelly when I was pregnant with my second, and now I can’t live without it
JS Strawberry
These are on my grocery list every week. I love making breakfast sandwiches and pizzas with these and love their nutrition profile
Dave's Killer Bread Rockin' Grains English Muffins, Organic Whole Grain English Muffins, 6 Count
I’m a little bit of a coffee snob and love splurging on the delicious flavored coffee from Baltimore Coffee and Tea
Gingerman Coffee
We love going to orchards and markets for fresh produce and locally sourced meat. They also make the best berry syrup!
Farm Market at Catoctin Mountain Orchard
I use this for everything- sour cream swap, ranch dressing, with protein and fruit for a sweet treat etc etc
Chobani Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt - 16g Protein 32oz
Get the big one. Put it in pies, on apples, on peaches, in coffee grounds, in creamer the sky is the limit
McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice, 9 oz
My favorite electrolytes!
Skratch Labs Hydration Powder Lemon Lime 20 Serv
Dad’s picks
Hearty, classic, comfort food picks that he goes to again and again
The rich flavor and clean ingredients make this one a no brainer
Chobani White Chocolate Mocha Dairy Creamer - 24 fl oz
Favorite chips- with the sour cream flavor as a runner up!
When your stomach is sensitive to dairy, this is a great pick!
Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almond Milk - 0.5gal
Great mixed with yogurt for dip/dressing, on baked potatoes, sheet pan veggies, etc etc
Trader Joe's Ranch Seasoning Blend (Pack of 2)
PreK picks
Our preK kid’s favorite foods (ohhh lunchbox packing)
These were recommended by our physician when we were introducing peanuts. Our preschooler has loved them since she was six months old!
Osem Bamba Peanut Butter Baby Puffs Family Pack - 7oz/10ct
The kids love these (hi dinosaurs!) and I love that it’s a fruit pouch that also sneaks veggies in! I’ve eaten them in a pinch and you truly can’t taste the veggies!
GoGo squeeZ Fruit & veggieZ Applesauce and Puree Variety Pack, Jurassic Pear, Roarrrr Berry & Prehistoric Peach - 3.2oz/20ct
Both kids love these but my daughter is obsessed with paw patrol. They truly get eaten more than the Pixar or monkey versions in our house
Such a low lift way to have a fun, special dinner. I throw these in homemade soups, pasta salads, spaghetti and more! There are so many amazing shapes to choose from like holidays and even pickle ball!
Pastabilities Organic Dinosaur Pasta for Kids, 2 Pack
Toddler picks
I promise we try to feed him more than popsicles
We love these to cool off, keep hydrated when my kids are sick, and for teething
No Sugar Added Strawberry Frozen Fruit Bars | Official Outshine®
He loves the shape and I love the ingredients
All Fruit Snacks | Organic Fruit
The perfect size and shape for breakfast sandwiches with English muffins or to crumble into breakfast quesadillas
Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Turkey Sausage Patties - 9.6oz/8ct
My kids love the date and nut bars but the large ones are just too big. We love these mini versions for lunch boxes and snacks!
Date and nut Bars Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - 7.8oz/10ct - Good & Gather™
My kids love mini muffins- I make these at home and add protein and flax to increase the nutritional valie
Muffin Mixes Archives
Best egg substitutes
I love adding this to premade muffin mix, cookies, baked goods, oatmeal etc and since I have an egg allergy, I love to use them as a swap in some recipes