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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Tortellini Soup

A sheet pan with baked chicken wings with three different sauces on them.

Baked Chicken Wings – Three Ways!

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (easy peel)

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WompleBox: Geography and Culture Subscription Box for Kids

Soups, Stews, and Chili

A green soup bowl filled with the instant pot chicken tortilla soup recipe next to a bunch of fresh cilantro.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Roasted Carrot Soup

A teal bowl filled with broccoli cheese soup.

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Easy No Bean Chili Recipe

More Soups, Stews, and Chili

Subscription Box Sunday

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Baketivity: The Baking Subscription Box for Kids

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The Ethnically Diverse Book Box for Kids

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Fun in the Box Birthday Box Review

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Messy Play Kits Sensory Bins Review

More Subscription Box Sunday

Recipes for Kids

Kid Friendly Spinach Muffins Recipes from aileencooks.com. My kids love these!

Kid-Friendly Spinach Muffins

15 Recipes to Make With your kids this summer. Get your kids in the kitchen with these 15 fun cooking with kids recipes!

15 Summer Recipes for Kids

Cooking With Kids: Colorful Pita Pizzas. Get your kids in the kitchen with this fun and flavorful recipe for kids. Recipe from aileencooks.com.

Cooking With Kids: Colorful Pita Pizzas

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American Flag Toast

More Recipes for Kids

Travel & Events

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A Baby Moon in Carmel by the Sea

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5 Benefits of Camping for Families

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A Winter Weekend in Lake Tahoe with Kids

Kids climbing inside a rocket ship at Chabot Space and Science Center.

Things to do at Oakland’s Chabot Space & Science Center

Casseroles

Zucchini Baked Ziti

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Baked White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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Christmas Breakfast Casserole

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Turkey Noodle Casserole

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More Casseroles

Valetine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars

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Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies

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Strawberry Cake Batter Dip

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Easy Valentine’s Day Sprinkle Cookies

More Valentine's Day Fun

Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

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Air Fryer Ham

Ham Cooked in the Air Fryer

Air Fryer Snickers

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Muffins (Just 2 Ingredients!)

Three pumpkin muffins on a fancy white plate.

More Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Hummus

Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes

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Instant Pot Chicken Creole

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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

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More Instant Pot Recipes

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Hi, I'm Aileen. I'm married to the love of my life and mom to three busy kids. My mission is to help busy moms cook good food and enjoy their families. I invite you to check out my long list of recipes, fun projects (for kids and moms), and honest posts about motherhood.

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