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Encouraging a Hobby During Surgery Recovery
 
Encouraging a Hobby During Surgery Recovery     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jul 4, 2023
I recently received an email from a reader saying she had ordered a microgreens kit for her friend to help during her recovery after surgery. The friend would not be able to be outside gardening for a while... [...]
 
 
Taking a Meal to Someone With Alzheimer's or Dementia
 
Taking a Meal to Someone With Alzheimer's or Dementia     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jun 27, 2023
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month... [...]
 
 
Summer Slow Cooker Favorites
 
Summer Slow Cooker Favorites     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jun 20, 2023
Even though you might be tempted to store your crock pot away during the summer months, I tend to rely on mine even more when the temperature outside rises... [...]
 
 
4 Fresh and Easy Salad Recipes
 
4 Fresh and Easy Salad Recipes     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jun 13, 2023
For me, outdoor cookouts always signal the beginning of summer... [...]
 
 
An Easy Comfort Care Package Idea for Under $40 Shipped
 
An Easy Comfort Care Package Idea for Under $40 Shipped     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jun 6, 2023
Recently, a friend was facing some upcoming medical tests and I knew they were causing her concern. We don't live close to each other, but I wanted to support her... [...]
 
 
5 Tips for Taking a Meal to Adopted or Foster Families
 
5 Tips for Taking a Meal to Adopted or Foster Families     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on May 30, 2023
Making the decision to welcome a foster child into your home can be mixed with a range of emotions. I know several families who have opened their doors to fostering... [...]
 
 
4 Food Prep Ideas to Save You Time
 
4 Food Prep Ideas to Save You Time     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on May 23, 2023
Last week our family went to Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. Prior to leaving, I purchased a large carton of mushrooms and noticed they were starting to turn to the dark side... [...]
 
 
Take Them A Smoothie Kit
 
Take Them A Smoothie Kit     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on May 16, 2023
Smoothies have always been a wonderful way to cool off during the spring and summer months. I love how refreshing and nutritious they are... [...]
 
 
The Easy (and FREE) Way to Organize Meals - Jessica's Story
 
The Easy (and FREE) Way to Organize Meals - Jessica's Story     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 9, 2023
Sometimes the best way to help ourselves after a difficult time in our own lives is to care for others... [...]
 
 
Only a Few Days Left to Order our Engraved Spoons
 
Only a Few Days Left to Order our Engraved Spoons     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 5, 2023
Time is running out to order our YOU ARE LOVED spoons for delivery by Sunday... [...]
 
 
Our Engraved Spoons are Now Available
 
Our Engraved Spoons are Now Available     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 2, 2023
Our YOU ARE LOVED spoons can be ordered alone!!! [...]
 
 
Soft Food Recipes for the Ill or Elderly
 
Soft Food Recipes for the Ill or Elderly     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Apr 25, 2023
While I was in college, I worked at a local retirement home as a certified nursing assistant. My responsibility was to care for our residents... [...]
 
 
Plan a Vacation Using Perfect Potluck
 
Plan a Vacation Using Perfect Potluck     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Apr 18, 2023
Every year, our entire family on my husband's side takes a vacation to the Outer Banks. We go in late spring before the season gets too busy and stay a week on Ocracoke Island... [...]
 
 
A Macaroon Recipe Worth Sharing
 
A Macaroon Recipe Worth Sharing     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Apr 11, 2023
There are times when taking a day to rest, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, is important... [...]
 
 
5 Suggestions When Caring For a Widower
 
5 Suggestions When Caring For a Widower     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Apr 4, 2023
When my grandma passed away, my grandpa was suddenly left alone... [...]
 
 
How to Take a Meal When You're Short on Time
 
How to Take a Meal When You're Short on Time     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Mar 28, 2023
Recently, my neighbor's husband had surgery and she was going to be caring for him until he was back on his feet. The week of the surgery, I was short on time because we were headed out for a spring break getaway and my oven was out of order... [...]
 
 
The Parade of Plaid
 
The Parade of Plaid     Posted By: Kim Taylor, on Mar 21, 2023
Thank you to our guest post author, Kim Taylor. Kim emailed us sharing her experience of letting go of stuff after the loss of her husband, Ed... [...]
 
 
Grieving the Loss of a Neighbor
 
Grieving the Loss of a Neighbor     Posted By: Liz Coyle, on Mar 14, 2023
Liz Coyle, founder of Quiltlove, is the author of this week's blog post. She shares a recent story from her own life of how her community came together in many different ways to support a family they all know and love... [...]
 
 
Revisiting Recovery After Surgery With A Bone Broth Recipe
 
Revisiting Recovery After Surgery With A Bone Broth Recipe     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Mar 7, 2023
Two years ago, I wrote about taking a simple meal when a friend or loved one has recently gone through surgery... [...]
 
 
5 No-Cook Meal Ideas for Taking to a Friend
 
5 No-Cook Meal Ideas for Taking to a Friend     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Mar 1, 2023
Recently, I signed up to take a meal to a family from our church and had a delicious recipe I wanted to try... [...]
 
 
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