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10 Free Printable Summer Scavenger Hunts for Kids
Summer is here! It’s the perfect time to get your kids moving, exploring, and having fun. That’s why I created these 10 Free Printable Summer Scavenger Hunts for Kids. The picture hints make it a great activity for toddlers and older kids, too. The free printable scavenger hunts are mostly outdoor scavenger hunts, but a few are…
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5 Steps to Planting a Vegetable Garden in Raised Beds – Plants and Seeds
If you are interested in fresh homegrown vegetables using raised beds will make your garden more productive and keep it weed-free. I have 5 basic steps to planting a vegetable garden in a raised bed for seedling plants from the store or from seed. Vegetable gardens are an excellent source of food for the family…
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Easy Creamy Arugula Pasta Salad with Tomatoes
This easy creamy arugula pasta salad with tomatoes is light and healthy. All the veggies and pasta are mixed with a light mayo dressing and lots and lots of veggies. If you are looking for a light healthy pasta salad that is different than all the rest you will love this pasta salad loaded with…
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Italian Grilled Chicken Skewers – Easy Chicken Kabobs
There’s something irresistibly inviting about the sight and smell of Italian grilled chicken skewers sizzling on your outdoor grill. These kabobs burst with the fresh flavors of bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, all coated in a fragrant blend of rosemary, thyme or basil, and garlic. As the Italian chicken kabobs cook to golden-brown perfection, the…
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Healthy Dark Cherry Frozen Yogurt (High-Protein, Low-Sugar)
There is nothing better on a hot summer day than creamy, cold, homemade Protein Dark Cherry Ninja Creami frozen yogurt. The cold creamy texture and the high protein to keep you full make it an easy, healthy snack. With your Ninja Creami machine, you can whip up this protein-packed treat with simple ingredients in no time. This recipe is…
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OH HI! I’m Susan!
OH HI! I’M SUSAN! I’m so happy you’re here!
I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and believer, and I have been cooking for my family for more years than I can count. Here at Crafting a Family Dinner, I share simple, healthy recipes that bring everyone to the table without wearing you out to get them there.
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Welcome to My Kitchen
Welcome to my kitchen. I love to cook & feed my family. However, I do not like to spend so much time in the kitchen that it takes away quality time with my husband and kids.
At Crafting A Family Dinner, you will find all your favorite traditional recipes and a lot of new ones, with healthy ingredients and methods that cut cooking time using modern appliances.