| Ways to Help Before a Hospital Stay |
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Posted By:
Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Apr 20, 2021
When my son was born with a congenital heart defect, we were told that he would need 3 heart surgeries. The first two came quickly during his first year of life. Now he is [...] |
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| An Inside Look at TakeThemAMeal.com |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Apr 13, 2021
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by the talented Becky Hadeed for her podcast, The Storied Recipe. As an added bonus, she prepared and [...] |
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| Taking Healthy, Budget-Friendly Meals |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Apr 6, 2021
Earlier this year, our friend, Lindsey, began working for another company and we have missed her as well as her blog writing and excellent [...] |
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| The Art of the 'Happy' |
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Posted By:
Terri Foster, on Mar 30, 2021
A meal schedule made for a friend going through tough times can be a life saver. But what if that type of [...] |
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| Don't Forget the Pets! |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Mar 23, 2021
As many of our long term readers know, my family said goodbye to Violet, our rescue dog of 17 years, back in 2018. She was a beloved member of our family and we have missed her these past few [...] |
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| An Easy Way to Feed Others |
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Posted By:
Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Mar 16, 2021
When we think about taking a meal to others, we think about celebrating a new baby, providing after a surgery, or comforting after a loss. We think about [...] |
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| Two Tips (and One that Didn't Work) |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Mar 9, 2021
It is hard to believe that last year at this time we were enjoying an end-of-season basketball banquet at my kids [...] |
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| Food for Shiva |
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Posted By:
Amanda Friss, on Mar 2, 2021
Writer Haruki Murikami says that death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it. We have all experienced loss in one way or [...] |
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| New Baby Comfort Food |
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Posted By:
Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Feb 23, 2021
Like many places around the U.S., it is snowy and icy here in Virginia. The weather is perfect for staying home with a [...] |
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| Unique Memorial Gift Ideas |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Feb 16, 2021
We are always looking for thoughtful ways to encourage or care for those we love. When you have a friend who is grieving, you want to [...] |
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| 5 Ways to Care for Someone in the Early Days of Grief |
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Posted By:
Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Feb 9, 2021
Many of us are familiar with the five stages of grief. But what about those disorienting hours and days directly after life changing [...] |
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| Recipes for Friends with Cancer |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Feb 2, 2021
Taking a meal to a friend with cancer can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn't need to be. If there is a meal schedule, the coordinator can be a [...] |
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| A Meaningful Gift Beyond Meals |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jan 26, 2021
The other day as I was straightening the family room closet, a blue crochet blanket caught my eye. My neighbor had brought it to me a few [...] |
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| Take Them a Taco Night |
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Posted By:
Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jan 19, 2021
When I am asked (500 times per day) Mom, what is for dinner?, there is one answer that is always received with universal delight and [...] |
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| How to Care Well for Widowed Friends |
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Posted By:
Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Jan 12, 2021
For many widows mealtime is the hardest part of the day. It is a challenge to shop and cook for one and often difficult to prepare the meal to eat alone. [...] |
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| A New Year's Message & Top Posts of 2020 |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jan 5, 2021
Happy New Year! When our world changed suddenly in March, we did not know what that would mean for the users of TakeThemAMeal.com. Would people keep taking [...] |
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| Ringing in the New Year at Home |
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Posted By:
Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Dec 29, 2020
Celebrating New Years Eve at home can be a ton of fun and is a great choice, particularly this year. There are many simple and [...] |
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| How-To: DIY Homemade Hot, Wintry Drinks |
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Posted By:
Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Dec 22, 2020
Slow down and savor this holiday season with these hot, wintry drinks. Cozy up with friends and family to enjoy the food, festivities and [...] |
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| 5 Delightful Kitchen Gifts for the Holidays |
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Posted By:
Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Dec 15, 2020
We have compiled a holiday collection of ideas to make your gift giving simpler. We have so much fun doing this every year! [...] |
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| Giving The Gift of Food this Holiday Season |
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Posted By:
Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Dec 8, 2020
This holiday season is going to look different from past years in many ways, but one tradition I am looking forward to more than ever is [...] |
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