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Storytime, Zucchini Pasta & Grandpa Giggles 👴📚

Storytime, Zucchini Pasta & Grandpa Giggles 👴📚

Cara Jorgensen
June 17, 2025

Hey friend!

Grandpa Boyle came by yesterday, and Charlie could not have been more excited! His face lit up the second Grandpa walked in. They jumped straight into storytime with Charlie’s current obsession—Llama Llama Hide & Seek—and read it on repeat (Grandpa gets extra points for endurance!). Before I knew it, they had transitioned from books to building train tracks like pros. Grandpa’s still got it! It was such a fun visit—full of giggles, playtime, and lots of “one more time, please!”

🍽️ Recipe of the Week: Jamie Oliver’s 5‑Ingredient Zucchini Pasta

This quick, flavorful pasta is perfect for busy families—it’s light, cheesy, and a great way to sneak in veggies.

Ingredients: zucchini, pasta, garlic, lemon, Parmesan (and a sprig of mint or basil)

What makes it great: Just five ingredients, minimal chopping, ready in 30 minutes. Kids love how the zucchini blends with the pasta—so yummy that picky eaters don’t even notice the veggies!

👉 Get the recipe from Simply Recipes

📅 Weekly Meal Ideas

Monday
🍲 Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday (Taco Night!)
🌮 Grilled Chicken Tacos with Key Lime Slaw

Wednesday
🍝 Jamie Oliver’s zucchini pasta (featured recipe!)

Thursday
🥘 Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs and Veggies

Friday (Pizza Night!)
🍕 Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Flatbread

Saturday
🥗 Grilled Shrimp Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Sunday
🍗 Roast chicken with sweet potatoes and green beans

🍌 Quick Snack Idea: Banana Almond Butter Rice Cakes

Top a rice cake with almond butter and banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon for extra flavor. Great for a quick toddler snack or mom pick-me-up!

⏱️ Time-Saving Tip