http://www.sheknows.com/authors/courtney-dial/articles Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/991795/throw-a-st-patricks-day-dinner-party Irish or not, invite your friends over for a festive St. Patty’s day dinner party this year! We’ll give you the “lucky tips” to entertain in style from traditional Irish recipes to decoration ideas. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/991795/throw-a-st-patricks-day-dinner-party Courtney Dial Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/845375/the-perfect-after-thanksgiving-dish Wondering what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers? Whip up this easy turkey casserole for a delicious and creative post-Thanksgiving meal. So flip on the football and curl up with a hot serving of this tasty dish... http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/845375/the-perfect-after-thanksgiving-dish Courtney Dial Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/845371/the-perfect-thanksgiving-meal We all know it can be a lot of pressure to host Thanksgiving for your family! Don’t fret, because we have your turkey recipe covered, along with side dish suggestions & Thanksgiving-inspired cocktail ideas! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/845371/the-perfect-thanksgiving-meal Courtney Dial Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:11:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842795/healthy-family-snack-ideas Is your busy family in need of some healthy snack ideas to get you through the day? You’ve come to the right place! Enjoy these top tips and tricks for snacking healthy with your family. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842795/healthy-family-snack-ideas Courtney Dial Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842783/fun-smart-snacks-for-kids Help your kids avoid the cookie jar when they get home from school with these fun, smart snacks just for them! From "dip"-able treats to 100-calorie faves, this list will have you covered. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842783/fun-smart-snacks-for-kids Courtney Dial Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842781/simple-ways-to-snack-smart Hitting that afternoon slump? Healthy snacking can help you avoid overeating at meals and keep you satisfied so you can stay focused and energized. Avoid the cookie jar and opt for a healthier snack with these simple ways to snack smart! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/842781/simple-ways-to-snack-smart Courtney Dial Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836611/skip-the-cold-cuts-better-lunches-for-busy-families Stuck in a cold cut rut? Tired of turkey? Skip the lunchmeats and opt for these healthy and delicious lunches for your busy family. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836611/skip-the-cold-cuts-better-lunches-for-busy-families Courtney Dial Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836609/6-portable-dinner-ideas If you're often on the go during dinnertime, skip the fast food line and opt for these portable dinner ideas instead. You'll you'll feel better about these healthy, family-pleasing meals that don't sacrifice flavor or nutrition in the name of convenience. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836609/6-portable-dinner-ideas Courtney Dial Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836585/5-simple-snacks-for-busy-families From school to soccer practice and everything in between, your days are jam-packed. Here, we share five simple snack ideas that won't slow you down on your busiest days. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/836585/5-simple-snacks-for-busy-families Courtney Dial Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/829531/why-you-should-drink-milk So we’ve all heard that milk is an important part of our diet, but do you know why? We give it to our kids to drink at dinner and choose milk over sodas to be healthy, but what is it about milk that makes it a must for your diet? We have the answers. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/829531/why-you-should-drink-milk Courtney Dial Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827773/5-healthy-recipes-for-picky-eaters Take the fight out of mealtime with these healthy recipes for picky eaters. From mighty mac 'n' cheese to healthy chicken nuggets, we have all the dishes to make mealtime healthy and delicious. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827773/5-healthy-recipes-for-picky-eaters Courtney Dial Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827743/10-kid-friendly-breakfasts-on-the-go Don't let the morning rush get in the way of making breakfast for your kids! We have 10 kid-friendly breakfast ideas that are perfect for the Mom on-the-go. Easy, fast, and simple to make, you'll be out the door in no time. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827743/10-kid-friendly-breakfasts-on-the-go Courtney Dial Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827739/fun-kitchen-tools-for-kids The kids will beg to help in the kitchen with these fun kitchen tools, which will help you manage your kids as they learn to cook safely and with a minimum of mess. From bright green whisks to cute mini aprons, these items prevent spills and injury, avoid messy clothes and make baking and cooking easy for little hands. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827739/fun-kitchen-tools-for-kids Courtney Dial Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:50:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824891/make-your-own-mardi-gras-king-cake It’s almost time to don those purple, gold, and green beads and celebrate Fat Tuesday! Don’t live in New Orleans? No problem, we’re sharing how you can whip up an easy Mardi Gras King Cake for you and your friends! Whoever finds the baby charm has to supply next year’s King Cake, but you might not mind when you see how easy and delicious it is to make. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824891/make-your-own-mardi-gras-king-cake Courtney Dial Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:10:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824593/7-lucky-st-patricks-day-cocktails You don’t have to settle for just green beer this St. Patrick’s Day! Get lucky on this side of the rainbow with this round-up of cocktails. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/824593/7-lucky-st-patricks-day-cocktails Courtney Dial Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/816762/Be-a-Bake-Sale-Diva-With-These-Tips-and-Recipes Back to school means back to bake sales! Fund raising will be a breeze with these delicious gourmet treats. Wrap each treat in a cellophane bag, tie with a colorful ribbon and attach with a printed label. Just be sure to make extras, these baked goods are going to sell out fast! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/816762/Be-a-Bake-Sale-Diva-With-These-Tips-and-Recipes Courtney Dial