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3 Blue Ribbon Chicken Recipes
 
3 Blue Ribbon Chicken Recipes     Posted By: Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Sep 5, 2018
While family has played a large part in my cooking skills, I would be leaving out a major influence if I didn't mention the role 4-H played in [...]
 
 
Caring for Families in the Hospital
 
Caring for Families in the Hospital     Posted By: Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Aug 28, 2018
Being admitted to a hospital, whether for a few days or a few months, whether it's expected or comes out of nowhere, can be a very stressful [...]
 
 
What Funeral Food is Most Appreciated
 
What Funeral Food is Most Appreciated     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Aug 21, 2018
Even when a loved one has lived a full life, loss is overwhelming. Our family recently faced the death of my husband's grandfather. He was a joyful man who [...]
 
 
8 Creative Back to School Potluck Ideas
 
8 Creative Back to School Potluck Ideas     Posted By: Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Aug 14, 2018
Have some fun with these unique potluck ideas, perfect for the upcoming fall/back-to-school season! [...]
 
 
How to Take a Meal to a Family with Teenage Boys
 
How to Take a Meal to a Family with Teenage Boys     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Aug 7, 2018
I was sitting in a waiting room with my teenage sons and I asked them what I should write about for the blog this week. Since they have [...]
 
 
Summer Slow Cooker Favorites
 
Summer Slow Cooker Favorites     Posted By: Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jul 31, 2018
I love using my crock pot all year round. In the fall, nothing beats a slow, simmering chili enjoyed during an [...]
 
 
Advanced Settings Available to Meal Coordinators
 
Advanced Settings Available to Meal Coordinators     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jul 24, 2018
We realized recently that our site has some handy tools and tricks for those of you who are coordinating meal schedules for a friend - but not many [...]
 
 
5 Ideas to Brighten a Family's Summer
 
5 Ideas to Brighten a Family's Summer     Posted By: Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Jul 17, 2018
Going through a difficult time is never easy. For a family with children at home for the summer, experiencing an unexpected illness or death in the family can be especially challenging. Even something as [...]
 
 
Taking a Meal During Summer
 
Taking a Meal During Summer     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jul 10, 2018
I always look forward to summer because we have a break in the school schedule, but I also tend to forget that it's also fairly busy. Some of the busy is "fun" busy, but our [...]
 
 
The Most Important Tip for Your Outdoor Party
 
The Most Important Tip for Your Outdoor Party     Posted By: Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Jul 3, 2018
We are definitely in the summer season of backyard BBQ's, scrumptious church picnics and sizzling hot days and of course family reunions too. Numerous details go into [...]
 
 
Meaningful Items During a Difficult Time
 
Meaningful Items During a Difficult Time     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jun 26, 2018
Recently, a friend of our site, Ruth Newquist, shared the following with us: "My husband died 6 years ago. I appreciated everything people did for me. But..... I had lots of paper products and lots of fried chicken. Someone in my husband's office [...]
 
 
Taking Them Breakfast
 
Taking Them Breakfast     Posted By: Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jun 19, 2018
When I think (with deep gratefulness) about all the meals I've received over the years, a few stand out in my mind. Surprisingly, it's not the meals with the [...]
 
 
My Favorite DIY Project Using a Pasta Jar
 
My Favorite DIY Project Using a Pasta Jar     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jun 12, 2018
Six years ago, I shared this DIY project for a decorative jar and it was an instant favorite. I was folding a HUGE pile of laundry one day and was inspired by a [...]
 
 
Shoofly Pie from a Prized Shenandoah Valley Collection of Recipes
 
Shoofly Pie from a Prized Shenandoah Valley Collection of Recipes     Posted By: Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Jun 5, 2018
While I love the convenience of recipes online, cookbooks hold a special place in our home, especially "Mennonite Country-Style Recipes & Kitchen [...]
 
 
3 Essential Ingredients for Successful Meal Delivery (that you have never thought of before!)
 
3 Essential Ingredients for Successful Meal Delivery (that you have never thought of before!)      Posted By: Sarah Beckman, Author and Speaker on May 29, 2018
Many of us struggle to get our own family's dinner on the table each day, so the thought of adding a meal for a friend in need can [...]
 
 
Care Package Ideas for a Child with Cancer
 
Care Package Ideas for a Child with Cancer     Posted By: Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 22, 2018
According to St. Jude's, about 175,000 children ages 14 and under are diagnosed with cancer each year. If you are looking for ways to care for [...]
 
 
Tis the Season for Asparagus and Family Memories
 
Tis the Season for Asparagus and Family Memories     Posted By: Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on May 15, 2018
If you haven't noticed, we are quite fond of asparagus at TakeThemAMeal.com. In fact, we like it so much the 'L' in our logo is an [...]
 
 
Vacation Meal Planning Made Easy
 
Vacation Meal Planning Made Easy     Posted By: Maureen Witmer, Director of Outreach, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 8, 2018
Every other summer, my extended family plans a big trip together. We often rent a large house on a beautiful [...]
 
 
Surviving Mother's Day
 
Surviving Mother's Day     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 2, 2018
The year after I lost my dad, I learned that Father's Day and Mother's Day can be as heartbreaking as they were once joyful. These days are a [...]
 
 
Caring for Yourself as you Care for Others
 
Caring for Yourself as you Care for Others     Posted By: Lindsey Shantz, Customer Service Specialist on Apr 24, 2018
We all have our tough seasons or days and some are tougher than others. While taking care of your self may seem like a luxury, the reality is it is a [...]
 
 
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