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Easter is one of my favorite holidays, the colors, the weather, being with family, and enjoying a delicious Easter Sunday meal! Let’s be honest though, a lot of time spent in the kitchen prepping for dinner. Between glazing the ham and hiding the eggs, the “to-do” list can get pretty long. If you’re looking for a way to serve up a delicious holiday spread without the stress, Stouffer’s® Sides are ...

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As the tournament heats up, your menu might need a fresh substitution. If you’ve had your fill of traditional crusts, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is the perfect way to bring a little restaurant quality flair to your living room. What we love about CPK is the variety. While everyone else is doing standard toppings, you can serve up “West Coast” favorites like BBQ Chicken or Sicilian Recipe on a ...

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As we head into the games this month, the tensions are high, brackets might not be looking too good, but the parties are in full swing. If you’re looking for a meal that feels a little lighter but still packs a punch, DiGiorno® Thin Crust Pizza is your MVP. There is something about that thin, crispy, golden crust that just pairs perfectly with fast-paced games. It’s easy to slice up for a crowd, a...

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Halloween has a way of making dinner feel like an afterthought. Between getting costumes together, finding the candy you definitely bought but somehow can’t find, getting the kids out the door, heading to a Halloween party, or just trying to make it home from work before everything starts, nobody really wants to spend an hour making dinner on October 31. My idea? Keep it scary easy.I’m pretty disc...

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Veterans Day makes me think about the people who served before me, especially my grandfather. As an active-duty Navy Sailor, I understand how much preparation goes into being ready when others are counting on you. I also recognize the sacrifices that service asks of veterans and their families. Honoring them means taking time to appreciate what they gave and thinking about how I can carry their ex...

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Back-to-school season means new backpacks, packed schedules, homework battles, and kids walking through the front door acting like they haven’t eaten in three days....you know the look. They drop their backpack in the middle of the hallway, kick off one shoe in the kitchen and somehow leave the other one by the couch, then immediately announce:“Dad, I’m starving.” As a dad, this is where you have ...

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If you're like me, it’s the beginning of summer, and you are already drowning. Still getting into the groove of a new job, kids just getting out of school, summer camps starting, and all the activities are coming at you full speed. You barely have time to brush your teeth, let alone figure out every meal and snack for your family (and possibly half the neighborhood kids who take up residence in yo...

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Mac and Cheese may be the perfect food! It is filling, easy to prepare, and, best of all, cheese is right there in the name! It is versatile and can be the main dish when paired with nearly everything. Throw some green beans or baked beans on the side, and you have a lunch or dinner that almost everyone can enjoy on this 250th Anniversary of America. As a side dish, Stouffer’s Mac and Cheese (24 o...

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Military life moves fast. One minute you are planning a normal week, and the next you are juggling drill weekends, TDY, school pickups, a random appointment you forgot about, and somebody asking what is for dinner. So if your birthday is coming up, let me put you on to something that feels like a little win. Birthday freebies and birthday savings coming right up! Whether you are active duty, a vet...

My Military Lifestyle

DEALS & CONTESTS

As the tournament heats up, your menu might need a fresh substitution. If you’ve had your fill of traditional crusts, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is the perfect way to bring a little restaurant quality flair to your living room. What we love about CPK is the variety. While everyone else is doing standard toppings, you can serve up “West Coast” favorites like BBQ Chicken or Sicilian Recipe on a ...

My Military Lifestyle

DEALS & CONTESTS

As we head into the games this month, the tensions are high, brackets might not be looking too good, but the parties are in full swing. If you’re looking for a meal that feels a little lighter but still packs a punch, DiGiorno® Thin Crust Pizza is your MVP. There is something about that thin, crispy, golden crust that just pairs perfectly with fast-paced games. It’s easy to slice up for a crowd, a...

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WOOHOO! We look forward to this event every year and we are back on track for the first Saturday of May to continue being the annual FREE Comic Book Day!!! That means this year, you can head to your local comic book shop and snag some FREE Comics on Saturday, May 2nd! If you are new to comic books or graphic novels, this is a great way to sample some. They vary from young audiences to mature audie...