10 Foods That Actually Help Me Eat Healthier on a Budget — Tips from the Kitchn

Let's break the myth once and for all that eating healthfully (in whatever way that looks like for you!) is automatically super pricey and will blow through your weekly food budget in a matter of days. Sure, it can, but it absolutely doesn't have to.

In my own kitchen, I've made it a priority to fill my meal plan with foods that help my family eat in a way that feels healthy to us and makes us feel good — all while keeping our spending totally in check. These are some of the foods that I rely on to get the job done.

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The Best Birthday Gifts for a Capricorn or an Aquarius — Birthdays

Capricorns are super Type A. And Aquarius folks tend to march to the beat of their own drums. So it's a challenge to find something that January babies will like and/or feel is cool and unique enough. That's where this guide comes in.

Get ready for the top 10 gifts to buy the Capricorns and Aquarians in your life, as advised by the stars. And because we know you're reading too, Cap and Aquarius, feel free to share this link with anyone who might be stumped on what to get you.

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10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Colorfully — Tips from The Kitchn

There are many parenting paradigms that really needed to be examined with fresh eyes and approached in a totally different way. Case in point? Our obsession with getting kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

It can be tempting to approach the end of some seasons — the holidays, lax summer seasons, or even vacation — with an inclination to get our families, especially young kids, to eat better. While our intentions are good (we want kids to get more hydration, nutrition, or even just try new foods!), our intense focus on eating more vegetables often misses the most fun point.

If we engage our kids in the color on their plates, we can get them to try new foods, eat more fruits and veggies, and actually enjoy doing it. Here are 10 of the easiest ways to get your kids to eat more colorfully.

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10 Easy Ways to Spend Less Money on Food in 2019 — Shopping

As you gear up for the new year, we're guessing that the task of tackling your budget is top of mind. How much should you spend in 2019? Can you spend less than you did in 2018 — and therefore, save more? A great place to start is by looking at the food that you buy, cook, and eat, and figuring out where you can cut back.

Here are some easy tricks to try to help you get smarter about how you spend. You'll still have a delicious year, we promise.

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6 Things That Make Your Kitchen Look Messier than It Is — Organizing Tips from The Kitchn

Whether you're sprucing up for company or just trying to maintain a tidy home on the reg, there are several things that can hinder your efforts. Kitchens are a notoriously tough room; no matter how often you scrub, sweep, and organize, if you do any of these six things, it will still look messy.

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Recipe: Easy Keto Egg Muffins — Recipes from The Kitchn

These make-ahead egg muffins are a breakfast win for anyone following a keto diet, but speaking from experience as someone who isn't on a keto plan, they are so much more than that. These loaded, protein-packed egg muffins are for anyone who loves the satisfying combination of cheesy eggs, sweet potatoes, and bacon. Consider it a bonus that they can be made ahead of time and practically fall out of the pan.

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30-Minute Honey-Soy Pork Chops Are a Dinner Winner — Delicious Links

Kitchn's Delicious Links column highlights recipes we're excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites.

Whether you're serving a honey-glazed ham, pulled pork sandwiches, or just dipping bacon in the leftover puddle of maple syrup on your breakfast plate, pork and any kind of sweetness are best friends. That's why pork chops and applesauce are such a classic, and why pork chops work so beautifully in a fast and easy sauce like this quick honey-soy glaze made with golden honey and just a few other ingredients that could be in your pantry already.

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