As we head into the most wonderful time of the year, we must also be conscious that it is the most wasteful time of year. To help reduce your waste footprint, here are some ways to minimize our collective impact.

Wasted food is a problem. In America, 40% of the food is wasted; yet, 1 in 8 Americans struggle to put food on the table. It takes a lot of resources and energy to make, transport, deliver, and consume the food we eat. Wasted food also wastes your hard-earned money. The average family of four spends about $1,500 on food each year that ends up being uneaten.

While these are great examples of items that can be recycled, not all paper or plastic can be recycled and there are certain rules to follow when recycling glass. Willa DiCostanzo, the Waste Diversion Coordinator for the City of Lincoln, wants citizens to give everyone involved in the recycling process the gift of putting the right items into your recycling bin this holiday season!

We've been struggling to get Kenny to pick up after himself, but today I remembered a cleaning hack from my babysitting days. Did you play this pick-up game? It's so simple and actually works. I can't believe I forgot about it.

Whether you are baking for an event with family and friends, or baking some cookies with your kiddos on a Friday night, here are some of our favorite recipes that are kid-tested and parent-approved!