3 Easy Flatiron Hacks for a Beachy Wave

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We got the beautiful HAI flatiron free in exchange for an honest review all opinions are our own.

As we all know I like to play with my hair.  You will never know what style or color it will be next time you see me.  I am very picky about the hair tools and products that I use.  I do enough damage to my hair so I need to go quality with the items that I pick.

Now just because I am picky does not mean that I am willing to break the bank to get the hair I want.  I want great products and tools at a great price and the HAI flatiron is a must have on my lift.  I loved that when I wanted to straighten my hair it was not only quick it did not burn my hair in any way.  I did not have to go over the strands of hair 10 times to get the straight look.

if you are looking for a great gift this Holiday season make sure to check out the HAI flatiron and it wont break the bank

 

Finally, an “effortless look” that only requires a teensy bit of time and a flatiron.

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3 Easy Hacks for a Beachy Wave

That “perfect day on Oahu” look, a carefree surfer popping out of the waves, and her hair is somehow instantly sculpted by salt and wind and sun into actual goddess hair. We all want it, but most of us don’t live on the beach, and frankly, our hair just does not do that. Luckily, it is an easy enough style to achieve with just a straight iron and some product, leaving us plenty of time for more important things, like considering surfing lessons.

 

  • Before you start – Make sure your hair is clean and fully dry before you start. Yes, we are using a straightener to un-straighten our hair, but don’t go full opposite day. You’ll want to completely blow dry, then follow up with a heat protection product to seal and protect the follicles. The Pink Convertable Flatiron from Hai Beauty Concepts features an Ionic Mineral Complex™ which generates negative ions that infuse moisture deep into the cuticle for added shine. If you get sizzled burnt ends, you did this part wrong. 

 

  • Method 1- The Vespa. Start by separating strands into one-inch sections. Hold it horizontally out from your head, and apply the straightening iron a few inches from the roots. Now pretend that you are on a rented scooter, cruising the beach, and also pretend that you are good at riding them and will never ever have an embarrassing crash. Adjust the temperature control from 250°F for fine hair up to 450°F for thick, multi-textured hair As you slowly slide the iron down the strand, gently turn your wrist back and forth like you would rev a bike. It is really helpful to have an iron with a swiveling cord for this part. Continue saying “vroom vroom” until done. 

 

  • Method 2- The Lazy Braid. It feels like pulling a fast one on your own hair. Start by simply braiding your hair; low effort is okay, but the more you section and braid the more defined your curls will be. You can make this process even easier by enlisting a child that likes braiding hair while you enjoy some mimosas, but some people may get judgy. Spray on some heat protectant and then run down the braids with the iron a few times. The Tri-Diamond™ Ceramic plates in the Hai Pink Convertable are great for this because they glide more easily over the twisted strands. Let it cool, undo the braids, and boom, easy waves.

 

  • Method 3- S is for Snake. Start with one-inch sections, and start a few inches from the roots. As you slowly glide the iron down, start bending the stand back and forth in an undulating pattern, bending every two inches or so. You’ll want to start with a lower temperature until you feel comfortable with this method, so it’s important to get an iron with excellent heat control.  It is also vital to get an iron that glides smoothly, which is why stylists recommend ceramic. You do not want your hair to snag while trying this! Any of these methods should help you achieve the perfect beachy wave and leave plenty of time to shop Amazon for a cute surfboard you will never learn to use.

Everyone should have a Ouija Board. Giveaway

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We got this awesome Ouija Board free in exchange for an honest review all opinions are our own.

You know it is funny I can not remember a time in my life I did not have a Ouija Board.  I love them they are great Halloween and slumber party fun.  I was also amazed as I got older the amount of people who do not own one yet.

How do I know they don’t have one.  I get calls from friends all the time asking to barrow mine for Halloween and for their kids slumber parties.  I realized this year that after my last move I never got mine back.  Thanks to Winning Moves I now have a new Ouija board and we are ready for a little Halloween fun.  My son loves it and we have a blast with it.

I love that it really is a fun time for adults and kids and lets be honest there is really no game in the world easier to use.  This board comes with everything you need and I am very happy to report that if you spill juice on it, it cleans up with ease.

Get your board out and a few horror movies for this season and get ready to talk to a few of your favorite ghost friends.

Whether you call it Wee-Gee or Wee-Ja, the Classic OUIJA® board spells fun! Just ask it a question and wait to see what the answer the Mystifying Oracle will reveal to you. Includes a THICK WOOD board!!

 

One lucky winner will win their very own Ouija Board Good Luck All

Ouija Board

 

See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. Ends 11:59PM 28th October 2021

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Any person who has won an award (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by the Sponsor in the thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. Entrants who have created social accounts purely to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. Chatty Patty’s Place, The Review  Wire and Tabbys Pantry are not responsible for the shipment of the prize.

Pokémon 25: The Album, J Balvin Song and Video for Pokémon 25th Anniversary Out Now

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Pokémon 25: The Album is out now in digital and CD formats from Capitol Records and The Pokémon Company International. The compilation is the culmination of a yearlong P25 Music program which welcomed music artists from around the world including Katy Perry, Post Malone and more to create songs inspired by the Pokémon franchise in celebration of its 25th anniversary.
Additionally, J Balvin’s contribution to the compilation as well as a music video from the Reggaeton star launched today in celebration of the album’s release. The video for “Ten Cuidado” features J Balvin and a host of iconic Pokémon in the streets of New York City.
A virtual retail store featuring collaborative merchandise between Pokémon and Katy Perry, J Balvin, and ZHU also goes live today.

Artists from around the globe have come together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon with songs inspired by the global entertainment franchise and recorded exclusively for Pokémon 25: The Album. The compilation was released today in digital and CD formats by Capitol Records as part of a massive, yearlong music campaign from The Pokémon Company International in partnership with Universal Music Group. Get Pokémon 25: The Album HERE. View the album trailer HERE.

 


 

The official video for J Balvin’s contribution, “Ten Cuidado,” debuted today and can be viewed HERE. The award-winning Colombian singer, known to most as Reggaeton’s global ambassador, is joined by some of his favorite Pokémon — Pikachu, Hitmontop, Totodile, Loudred, and Charizard — in the clip, which was shot in New York City. Colin Tilley (Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B), who helmed Balvin’s MTV VMA award-winning official video for “Rojo,” directed.

“I always wanted to be Ash Ketchum and through this collaboration with Pokémon I’ve been able to live out a childhood dream,” said J Balvin. “That love for Pokémon inspired ‘Ten Cuidado,’ my contribution to P25 Music, as well as the video in which I get to be a Pokémon Trainer in New York City. I can’t wait to share my fandom for Pokémon with my fans around the world with this song and still can’t believe I get to be part of this project.”

“The release of Pokémon 25: The Album marks the culmination of a yearlong music celebration of Pokémon by an amazing array of global artists,” said Colin Palmer, vice president of marketing for The Pokémon Company International. “From Katy Perry and Post Malone to today’s release of J Balvin’s contribution to the album, all of the artists brought a unique perspective to this collection, which we hope brings music fans as much joy as Pokémon has delivered for 25 years.”

Pokémon 25: The Album Tracklist

  1. Katy Perry — Electric
  2. Jax Jones — Phases (with Sinead Harnett)
  3. Mabel — Take It Home
  4. Lil Yachty — Believing
  5. J Balvin — Ten Cuidado
  6. Cyn — Wonderful
  7. Vince Staples — Got ’Em
  8. Louane — Game Girl
  9. Tierra Whack — Art Show
  10. Post Malone — Only Wanna Be With You (Pokémon 25 Version)
  11. 11.Yaffle — Reconnect (feat. Daichi Yamamoto & AAAMYYY)*
  12. Mabel — Take It Home (ZHU Remix)*
  13. Cyn — Wonderful (ZHU Remix)*
  14. Vince Staples — Got ’Em (ZHU Remix)*

*Digital album only

TBS and Cartoon Network Release First-Look Teaser at Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses

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Oct. 15, 2021­—Burbank, CA—TBS and Cartoon Network revealed today a first-look teaser and premiere date for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, hosted by Academy Award®-winning actress Helen Mirren. The four-part competition series will debut a new episode every Sunday, beginning Nov. 28 through Dec. 19, on TBS and as part of Cartoon Network’s ACME Night. Following its linear simulcast, the special event series will be available on HBO Max early next year.

Nearly two decades since the global critical and box office hit of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses celebrates the 20th anniversary of the film and continues the Wizarding World spirit showcasing ultimate fan glory on a never-before-seen scale. Featuring hundreds of trivia questions and special guest surprises, this unforgettable event of a lifetime will unveil which fans know the vast, intricately detailed universe like the back of their hand as they compete to take home the title of House Cup Champion.

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in association with Warner Horizon and Robin Ashbrook and Yasmin Shackleton of theoldschool.

Escape Room Kit Giveaway

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Looking for a fun idea for your Halloween party? I have a perfect one for you, an Escape Game Room Kit. 
 

 Escape game is a multi-step puzzle that teaches players to take their time patiently and work through to a solution. Lockpaperscissors.com has Escape Room kits you can play anywhere!

Lehigh Valley Health Network published that after trying escape rooms the players find it fun and engaging and there was a 20% improvement in the Medical Surgical pre and post test scores. Some benefits like critical thinking in addition to patience is also related to some of benefits of Lock Paper Scissors Escape Game published here:

Escape Games: The Boredom-Crushing Classroom Tech Students NEED. (lockpaperscissors.co)

There are  six games that you can choose from. The Lock Paper Scissors game kit is a HUGE hit for Halloween parties. In addition, they have the ‘ Lost Mummy ‘ game kit and ‘Envy’ for Halloween.

 

 

 


Enjoy these Escape Room resources that have been published to help you understand how the game works and give you fun tips on having your own Eacape Room party !  This is perfect for Halloween get togethers.

 

 

GIVEAWAY 
 
Three people will receive a code to download an Escape room kit of their choice valued at $29 from https://lockpaperscissors.co/.  See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 10.25.21
 

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Any person who has won an award (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by the Sponsor in the thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. Entrants who have created social accounts purely to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. Chatty Patty’s Place, The Review  Wire and Tabbys Pantry are not responsible for the shipment of the prize.

Get Ready To Speed-Watch The Flash: The Complete Seventh Season On Blu-ray & DVD 10/12/21

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We got the Flash season 7 free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own

I was so excited to get season 7 of the Flash.  I missed a lot of this season not knowing when it started I was about 5 episodes off.  Anyone who watches the Flash knows a lot happened during those 5 episodes and I had missed way to much to catch up.  I was finally able to catch up and now I am ready for this season.   Flash is one of my favorite super heroes and he is one of the few in the DC universe that I would call a super hero.  With the speed of light he always cares about not only his family and friends, but also everyone else in the universe.

After last season’s cliffhanger which saw the brilliant and powerful Eva McCulloch victorious and still-at-large in Central City, Barry Allen/The Flash must regroup in order to stop her and bring back his missing wife. With help from the rest of Team Flash, Barry will ultimately defeat Mirror Monarch and reunite with Iris West-Allen. But in doing so, he’ll unleash two more devastating threats: one that could tear his marriage apart… and another that will lay siege to Central City and change the future forever.
With Blu-ray’s unsurpassed picture and sound, The Flash: The Complete Seventh Season Blu-ray release will include 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1. Featuring all 18 episodes from the seventh season in high definition, as well as a digital code of the season (available in the U.S. only).
The Flash stars Grant Gustin (Arrow, Glee), Candice Patton (The Game), Danielle Panabaker (Sky High, Friday the 13th), Carlos Valdes (Arrow, Once), Danielle Nicolet (Central Intelligence), Kayla Compton (Making Moves), Brandon McKnight (The Shape of Water) and Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order). Based on the characters from DC, The Flash is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Riverdale), Eric Wallace (Teen Wolf, Z Nation, Eureka), Sarah Schechter (Batwoman, Riverdale, Black Lightning, Supergirl) and Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza (Bella and the Bulldogs).
SPECIAL FEATURES
  • Deleted Scenes (Exclusive to Blu-ray and DVD)
  • Gag Reel (Exclusive to Blu-ray and DVD)
  • The Journey Ends: Carlos and Tom
  • Never Alone: Heroes and Allies
  • 2020 DC FanDome: The Flash (Watchverse)
18 ONE-HOUR EPISODES
  1. All’s Wells That Ends Wells
  2. The Speed of Thought
  3. Mother
  4. Central City Strong
  5. Fear Me
  6. The One with the Nineties
  7. Growing Pains
  8. The People vs. Killer Frost
  9. Timeless
  10. Family Matters, Part 1
  11. Family Matters, Part 2
  12. Good-Bye Vibrations
  13. Masquerade
  14. Rayo De Luz
  15. Enemy at the Gates
  16. P.O.W.
  17. Heart of the Matter, Part 1
  18. Heart of the Matter, Part 2
DIGITAL
The Flash: The Complete Seventh Season is available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu and others.

FOCI Focus Wearable Giveaway

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Are you looking for ways to be more productive at work or home? Do you find yourself getting easily distracted when you have so many things to do? Do you wonder what is causing you to procrastinate? Do you have a child who is having trouble staying focused in school? This holiday season, give the gift of FOCI, a wearable that boosts focus!
 
What is FOCI?
It is a thumb-sized wearable called ‘FOCI‘, clipping to the waist, you can get a read on your emotions, productivity and distractions, and use biofeedback technology to focus better and work smarter. It is simple to use and doesn’t interfere with your lifestyle.  It simply gets clipped on your waist and measures.  You can check your profile using the FOCI app.
 
FOCI is named ‘Top tech for the go-anywhere office’ by Financial Times, featured in CBS Innovation Nation, and is in 200+ Staples stores as their Signature Holiday Gift this fall.
 

 

See Emotion Records

Get to know every focus, calm, distraction, stress, fatigue while you work. Find out when and why you lose focus.

 

 


Get Distraction Alerts

Cut short distractions, with timely nudges. Customize five types of distraction vibrations to stay on track as you work.

 

Learn more about FOCI

FOCI is the perfect gift for students, educators and professionals who want to cut distractions, focus better and get a better handle on their emotions. 

 
You can purchase FOCI by visiting https://fociai.com/
 
 

 

GIVEAWAY 

One person will win a FOCI Focus Wearable. (RV $ 129.00) See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 10.25.21

 

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Any person who has won an award (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by the Sponsor in the thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. Entrants who have created social accounts purely to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. Chatty Patty’s Place and Tabbys Pantry are not responsible for the shipment of the prize.

 

 

Old Time Candy Giveaway

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OMG all if you have not checked out the candy selection from Old Time Candy they are a must.  I could spend my whole paycheck here they are awesome

Welcome to the Old Time Candy Giveaway hosted by our friends at Reviewz & Newz.  Look at all the ghoulsish things in their the Halloween Spooktacular!  Read below on how you can win this box of Candy from Old Time Candy.

Old Time Candy remains one of our all-time faves!  They have your favorite candy from your childhood and we are excited to giveaway this 4 lb decade box!   We chose Pumpkin Man and the 90s for our candy!  What will you choose?
GIVEAWAY TIME
 

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Giveaway digital copy of OLD

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DELVE DEEPER INSIDE THE MIND OF DIRECTOR 

M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN WITH BEHIND-THE SCENES EXCLUSIVES AND DELETED SCENES

 

OLD

 

ADD THIS SUSPENSEFUL FILM TO YOUR COLLECTION IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN AND WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN

 

OWN IT ON DIGITAL NOW

4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD OCTOBER 19, 2021

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

Take a thrilling trip from the mind behind The Sixth Sense (1999), Signs (2002) and Split (2016) in M. Night Shyamalan’s OLD, available to own on Digital October 5 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on October 19 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Take a seat behind-the-camera with never-before-seen deleted scenes and bonus features that offer a deep dive into this mystery of a family vacation that quickly turns sinister.

 

Starring an impressive international cast including Golden Globe winner Gael García Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle), Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread), Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist, A Knight’s Tale), Alex Wolff (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), Thomasin McKenzie (JoJo Rabbit), Abbey Lee (Mad Max: Fury Road), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Jupiter Ascending), Ken Leung (‘The Sopranos’, ‘Lost’), Eliza Scanlen (Little Women), Aaron Pierre (‘Britannia’), Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda) and Emun Elliott (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens). OLD is directed and produced by critically acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. 

My Review

This movie is a fast paced sci-if thriller like something out of the Twilight Zone, and keeps your interest throughout.  I found myself trying to find ways for the characters to escape, in my mind, throughout the movie. This movie has a deep meaning to it for me, that life goes by quickly and you shouldn’t let yourself get caught up in the little things. The ending will have you surprised.

 

 

This chilling, mysterious new thriller follows a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly … reducing their entire lives into a single day.

 

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL:

  • DELETED SCENES 
  • SHYAMALAN FAMILY BUSINESS – We look at what Night’s two daughters, Ishana and Saleka, contributed to the film and how collaborating with family made filming outside Philadelphia still feel like home.
  • ALL THE BEACH IS A STAGE – Shooting a film in a wide-open space is challenging because angles have to be created, much like theatre. Night explains the significance of his camera movements and the cast discuss the unique experience of filming without coverage.
  • NIGHTMARES IN PARADISE – When making a film like OLD, finding the right shooting location is everything. Hear the story of why Night took the production to the Dominican Republic and how Mother Nature both challenged and helped the production.
  • A FAMILY IN THE MOMENT – Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Thomasin McKenzie and Alex Wolff recount one very special, emotional night of filming that brought them closer than they ever imagined. 
 
 

 

 

GIVEAWAY 

 

Three winners will receive a digital copy of OLD (RV $ 19.99) See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win.

 

This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 10.31.21All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Any person who has won an award (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by the Sponsor in the thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. Entrants who have created social accounts purely to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. Chatty Patty’s Place, The Review Wire and Tabbys Pantry are not responsible for the shipment of the prize.

 

Making Cooking For Your Family Easier

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When families can, we should dine together, but sometimes it’s hard to find the time. Each family member shares what they enjoyed doing that day during dinner. Getting together to eat can be challenging due to obligations such as work, school, and sports practices.  Yet, studies have demonstrated that home-cooked meals are healthier and happier for families. Every chance you get to eat together should be taken advantage of, whether it is every night or only once a week, in the morning before school or late at night for dessert. You’re about to learn how to prepare family meals that will keep everyone healthy, inspire important conversations, and remove the stress of gathering around the dinner table.

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Plan Ahead 

To begin with, schedule time for planning on Sunday. Make sure all of the ingredients you want to use are ready to use for the recipes you plan to make in advance. For meal planners, you can choose the ingredients you want for the recipes you plan to make. Even if you don’t like to plan your meals in advance, preparing ingredients for your meals in advance can save you time. For example, you could mince garlic, chop onions, peel vegetables and cut them into sticks. If you’re not a fan of preparation arrange a grocery store delivery to help reduce your time spent on this task. 

Get Your Kids To Help

Allow your children to assist as suitable for their ages, such as cutting and slicing for young children, and juicing and shredding for older children and adults. Give them shortcuts for doing things, like making roasted potatoes in the instant pot. Little kids can also easily make pizza. You just need cheese and toppings. You can increase your child’s enthusiasm for both cooking and eating by involving them in the preparation process. One can go a long way if one takes pride in his/her work. 

Batch Cook 

You can prepare large quantities of meals as another great meal preparation strategy. It seems strange to create just one pot of sauce that would only serve one meal after you can easily double the recipe and have enough left over to serve additional meals over the next few weeks? Lasagne, chilli, soups, and stews freeze well, making them ideal for storing in large quantities. Put meal-sized pieces into freezer-safe containers or bags that are the appropriate size for your family and set up an assembly line with your children.

Give The Kids More Choice 

If meals are interactive, children enjoy choosing their own toppings, and when adults prepare meals together, meals are always more enjoyable. Baked potato bars with your own toppings are cheap and easy to prepare, and baked potatoes last a long time. Nacho bars, taco fests, make-your-own tortilla stations, or oatmeal bars are all other good options. It is just a matter of preparing the base ingredients and setting out toppings the family will enjoy. 

 

These four tips should help you to make cooking as a family easier. Do you have any other tips that could help? Please share them in the comments below.