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How to Throw a Progressive Dinner Party

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Any kind of dinner party is my kind of dinner party; casual, formal, indoor, outdoor, in celebration of a special occasion or just because.  Two weekends ago, some neighbor friends and I co-hosted a progressive dinner party - where we moved from house to house for each course.  The idea came about one day when we were hanging out at our neighborhood pool and brainstorming ideas for getting our families together.  After casually talking about it for weeks and weeks, we finally got it together and did it!  And it was a totes fun.  When I shared what we were doing with some friends and family members, I was surprised to learn that many of them had no clue what a progressive dinner was and so I thought I'd share it here for the world to … [Read more...]

What’s For Dinner

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We're battling a kid with strep throat over here. NO fun. It's true what they say: "a parent can only every feel as happy as their unhappiest child." And until my sweet Giggles is, well, giggling again, my heart is heavy. Fever, painful sore throat, trouble sleeping - the works. The biggest indicator that she is miserable is her lack of an appetite because she is my "eater."  Making dinner this week won't be nearly as fun without my biggest customer enjoying the meals - it's all chicken noodle soup and soupy grits for her at the moment. Here's hoping she's up for her favorite Wegman's pizza by Friday. What's For Dinner This Week Monday: Sesame Oil Roast Chicken + Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese + Candied Carrots Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan + … [Read more...]

My Signature Drink for Fall

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Do you feel that? It's a crispness in the air that means that summer is actually over and it's time for football, firepits and Fall shenanigans.  Once upon a time I had a friend whose mother-in-law had her house decorated to match each season. I used to aspire to one day be that homemaker but I've since let go of that aspiration and made peace with adding just a few signs of the season to our home.  We've already mounted our college football team's flag to the front of the house (Go Gators!), planted an array of warm-colored mums along the front walkway, and re-painted the firepit in anticipation of cool evenings on the patio. Naturally, the only thing missing is a signature drink for the season. In planning last year's holiday menus, I … [Read more...]

Ah, The Dinnertime Grind: Gina Neely Gives A Fresh Take on What to Make #Sponsored

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It's 5:30pm. You had every intention of making a well-rounded meal for your crew that included a protein, vegetable, fruit, dairy, and grain just like the USDA taught you to.  Except your daughter decided (at 3:15pm)  to try out for the school play (at 4:00pm) and you forgot that your other daughter had to stay after school for Brownies and your son is hungry "NOW, Mama!" and you are seconds away from letting them all eat cereal for dinner. Don't despair, we've all been there.  In fact, the scenario above was my house, 2 weeks ago.  I've been menu planning for ten years, mainly to stay organized and minimize my dinnertime stress, but also to make sure that my kids are eating intentional, healthful meals.  Sometimes though, life happens … [Read more...]

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