Gratitude At Mealtime, Everyday. Although gratitude is something that most of us aspire to feel and celebrate year-round, it, of course, has a special place in our hearts this month. It’s the literal reason for the season, with the name of the holiday spelling it out for us: Thanks – giving. Still, it can be…
Author: The Dream Dinners Team
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Getting Ready for Thanksgiving Dinner
Preparing a turkey, side dishes, and desserts with just one oven can be a challenge, so we’ve put together a helpful cooking timeline for your Thanksgiving dinner. Work ahead by completing the following tasks a day or two before the big meal: Set the table, including plates, glasses, silverware, decorations, and name cards. Arrange any…
Dream Dinners Wine Pairings for Festive Gatherings
Holiday Entertaining, Made Easy The busy holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the opportunity for dinner parties with friends and family. Between our November and December menus and the plentiful offerings from our Sides & Sweets Freezer, we have everything you need to self-cater a memorable, stress-free holiday party. For further ease…
Why Do We Love Family Meals? Let Us Count the Ways
This month we’re celebrating family meals with our 30 Days of Dinner Challenge, where we encourage you to commit to 30 consecutive days of having dinner as a family. We 100% get that this is no small feat! With Fall sports in full force and the start of the school year still not far behind…
Fall Sports Season Doesn’t Have to be Takeout and Fast Food Season!
You’ve got your portable stadium seat, gear in your local team’s colors, a thermos ready to fill with hot cocoa for the outdoor games, and cough drops for when you’ve cheered for just a bit too long – you’re ready for Fall sports season! Now, before you start running through the list of fast food…
Our Top Three Back to School Tips for Stepping out of Summer and Into the Classroom
As Summer is making its way out the door, it means that the school year is just around the corner, so let’s take stock of our perceptions about what back to school could mean for your family. Do you remember in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, when the students are all sitting in their High School…
Post-Trip Planning: The Recipe for a Stress-Free Summer Vacation
In the hustle and bustle of vacation season, we tend to spend most of our time preparing for takeoff; buying sunscreen and bug repellent, reserving the rental car, finding ticket deals on excursions, the list goes on. Although once the vacation is over, part of the “post-vacation blues” is that we often come back to…
Dream Dinners 2019 Mother’s Day Contest Winners
We’re excited to announce that we have six amazing women who are the lucky winners of our recent Mother’s Day contest! The moms who were nominated win, as well as the people who were sweet enough to nominate them. Thank you to everyone who entered. You warmed our hearts and inspired us with stories of…
Camping Isn’t Just for the Grownups: Family Camping Tips
Tis the season for family camping! It’s always a good recharge for the body and soul to get out in nature once in a while. This is especially true if you’re a city dweller and don’t see forested areas very often in your day to day life. Camping with your kids can seem daunting and…
Springtime Family Fun: 4 Ways to Make the Most of the Season
Spring is in full bloom! With some creativity and a little planning, these ideas for Springtime family fun will help your family really savor the season. Plant an herb and/or vegetable garden Spring is a great time to plant a variety of veggies and herbs. The Urban Farmer Seeds and Plants website is a great…
Spring Cleaning: More than Just Windex and Disinfectants
When most of us hear “spring cleaning” we think it’s about opening the windows, letting fresh air in and then heading into the deepest darkest crevices of our closets and drawers. The pantry? Oh my. That’s a scary place.
Love to love February in 2019
This February, how about taking care of that special person in your life by celebrating the loving heart you share? It’s simply a great time to remind you to actually schedule those date nights at least once each month.