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In addition to her monthly Practical Pantry article, Debra Caffrey is the Editor of the Education and Infant E-newsletters for FredParent. She is the proud mom of a middle schooler. Debra is passionate about cooking, meal planning, and smart grocery shopping, and is excited to share her ‘Practical Pantry’ with you.

Dinner? Done! How to Make an Easy Family Grazing Table
Dinner? Done! How to Make an Easy Family Grazing Table

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Dinner? Done! How to Make an Easy Family Grazing Table

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T14:00:51-05:00Food, Practical Pantry|

by Debra Caffrey Just because I love cooking doesn’t mean I always enjoy meal planning. Even though I’ve managed to cultivate lots [...]

Smart Tips for Grocery Shopping with Little Kids
Smart Tips for Grocery Shopping with Little Kids

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Smart Tips for Grocery Shopping with Little Kids

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

When our son was a new toddler, a trip to the grocery store was always an adventure he looked forward to. In [...]

Indian for All!
Indian for All!

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Indian for All!

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

by Debra Caffrey As much as I’ve always loved food and cooking, there has been one type of cuisine that has eluded [...]

Stress-Free Ways to Make Packing School Lunches Easier
Stress-Free Ways to Make Packing School Lunches Easier

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Stress-Free Ways to Make Packing School Lunches Easier

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

by Debra Caffrey Though it only takes a few minutes to do, and we should be used to feeding our kids three [...]

5 Hidden Reasons Why Your Grocery Bill is Sky High
5 Hidden Reasons Why Your Grocery Bill is Sky High

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5 Hidden Reasons Why Your Grocery Bill is Sky High

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

DEBRA CAFFREY Maybe you’ve gotten through that tough first step of admitting you have a problem at the grocery store. Perhaps you’ve [...]

No-Fuss BBQ Classics
No-Fuss BBQ Classics

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No-Fuss BBQ Classics

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

by Debra Caffrey I once had a family member who was a good cook, but always tried too hard to make each [...]

The Split Table: How to Cook for Both the Vegetarians and Meat Eaters in Your Family
The Split Table: How to Cook for Both the Vegetarians and Meat Eaters in Your Family

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The Split Table: How to Cook for Both the Vegetarians and Meat Eaters in Your Family

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

DEBRA CAFFREY A few months ago, my husband announced he was going vegetarian. As the main meal planner, grocery shopper and cook [...]

Easy Mix and Match Lunch Bowls!
Easy Mix and Match Lunch Bowls!

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Easy Mix and Match Lunch Bowls!

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

Though it feels like I might literally live in the kitchen sometimes, I still dislike the trendy term “meal prepping” regarding [...]

Grilled Salmon Tacos with Spicy Mayo
Grilled Salmon Tacos with Spicy Mayo

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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Spicy Mayo

Debra Caffrey2020-01-10T10:20:35-05:00Practical Pantry|

When the weather takes a turn for the better and spring has sprung, I can feel my mood lifting! Even better, I [...]

Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy Moms
Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy Moms

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Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy Moms

Debra Caffrey2020-01-12T15:16:21-05:00Practical Pantry|

DEBRA CAFFREY As frugal a grocery shopper as I like to be, I admit I still suffer from “my kid doesn’t have [...]

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