"A pretend baby, a real dinner win"

Hey friend!

This weekend, Charlie’s cousin Lettie came over to play for a bit. It’s so fun to watch the ups and downs of their little friendship. Lettie is a year older than Charlie, and this time she decided Charlie would be her baby. Without missing a beat, he went along with it—sucking his thumb while Lettie gently rocked him in the little rocking chair. It was hilarious and heartwarming all at once. Their pretend play is starting to bloom, and these are the moments I don’t want to forget.

Featured Recipe

This week’s pick is a fresh, light, and widely loved summer recipe by Alex Snodgrass from The Defined Dish:

👉 Greek Chicken Bowls

A flavorful mix of marinated chicken, cucumber, tomato, olives, and herby rice with a simple lemony yogurt sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a quick family dinner.

🔗 Get the recipe here

📅 Weekly Meal Ideas

Monday 🥬 Chicken lettuce wraps with rice and snap peas

Tuesday (Taco Night!) 🫓 Grilled veggie quesadillas with black beans

Wednesday 🥗 Greek chicken bowls (featured recipe!)

Thursday Healthy Parmesan Garlic Crumbled Fish

Friday Honey Garlic Chicken

Saturday 🌾 Summer grain salad with grilled sausage

Sunday 🍗 Roast chicken with sweet potatoes and green beans

🥒 Quick Snack Idea: Cucumber Slices with Hummus & Everything Bagel Seasoning

Crisp, savory, and satisfying—great for toddlers and adults needing something quick and fresh.

⏱️ Time-Saving Tip

When you chop veggies for a meal, prep extra and store them in airtight containers for snacks or quick lunches. A little extra effort now = big time-saver later.

🍓 What’s in Season (June)

Fruits:

• Strawberries

• Cherries

• Blueberries

• Watermelon

• Peaches

• Apricots

Veggies:

• Zucchini

• Cucumbers

• Green beans

• Lettuce

• Radishes

• Bell peppers

• Peas

Enjoy what this season has to offer!

—Cara