And so, when Victory Monday rolls around, my fridge is stacked like the Packers' offensive line. What to do with all that extra food?

These days, however, my kids get excited about dinner because I let them (somewhat) call the shots. In honor of National Family Dinner Month, we sat down with our calendar a few weeks ago, and they helped me sketch out a weeknight meal plan for September.

Picnics have become our family’s new go-to, and our latest mission is to invite others along.

Fresh produce and herbs are my favorite! If you don’t have a garden, no problem. I encourage you to drop by any of our amazing nearby farmers' markets and take advantage of in-season produce by making these favorite late June recipes.

I have substituted a lot of different veggies into our routine now.  One of my favorites for its versatility is zucchini! Zucchini, to me, used to be just bread or chocolate cake with some zucchini mixed in, but I now use it for SO much more!

So then how in the world, when I’m racing around town trying to get Daughter A and Daughter B from Point A to Point B on time, are we going to find time to eat a frickin’ meal? Are we doomed to a solid month of Happy Meals and drive-thru dinners?

After a lot of research, I decided to try the latest buzzword I had seen floating around. KETO.

If you are already in a rut packing lunches or are just looking for fresh ideas, here are some foods to send with your child!

So I challenge you this summer to set some goals.  And to make it more fun, I’m framing them into something I’m calling the 1000 – 100 – 10 challenge! 

We all know that toddlers would much prefer some baked nuggets, roasted veggies, and tater tots.  To mix it up for your family this summer and avoid using the oven, try these recipes instead!