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4 Easy Ways to Simplify Taking a Meal
 
4 Easy Ways to Simplify Taking a Meal     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Sep 10, 2024
If you're anything like me, you may find yourself wanting to help when you are invited to participate in a meal schedule, but it's hard to add something else to an already busy schedule... [...]
 
 
Delight for Teachers' Tables!
 
Delight for Teachers' Tables!     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Sep 3, 2024
Summer is wrapping up and the back-to-school season is here for many of us. I have to admit this is always a hard goodbye for me... [...]
 
 
A Storage Solution Simplifying Your Daily Life
 
A Storage Solution Simplifying Your Daily Life     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Aug 22, 2024
I am a part of a Facebook group where we share ways to simplify different aspects of our lives... [...]
 
 
Sharing Sourdough and a Recipe!
 
Sharing Sourdough and a Recipe!     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Aug 13, 2024
This year, my daughter and I started baking sourdough bread together. After researching the numerous benefits of eating sourdough, I thought baking bread would be a great project for us... [...]
 
 
Road Trip Food Tips
 
Road Trip Food Tips     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Aug 6, 2024
For our family, going away on vacation often means we are driving several hours to reach our destination. I love preparing ready-to-eat foods we can all enjoy in the car... [...]
 
 
Taking a Meal to a Family with Kids? 5 Kid-Approved Dinner Ideas!
 
Taking a Meal to a Family with Kids? 5 Kid-Approved Dinner Ideas!     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jul 30, 2024
Over the course of many years, I've had the privilege of taking meals to friends and family for many different reasons. Whether it has been because of sickness, general support... [...]
 
 
Summer Updates
 
Summer Updates     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jul 23, 2024
I hope everyone is enjoying the change of pace that summer brings! It is my favorite time of the year... [...]
 
 
Fun & Thoughtful Ways to Dress Up Any Meal
 
Fun & Thoughtful Ways to Dress Up Any Meal     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jul 16, 2024
When time allows, it is sometimes fun to spruce up the meal you are taking to a friend. There are many simple and inexpensive ways to do this and it is a win-win... [...]
 
 
Hope for the Caregiver Feedback
 
Hope for the Caregiver Feedback     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jul 9, 2024
A few weeks ago we revisited the topic of hope for caregivers because we know that many of you are in caregiving roles. We asked readers of our prior post to share what has helped them the most as caregivers and we received many thoughtful responses... [...]
 
 
5 Patriotic Must Take Salads!
 
5 Patriotic Must Take Salads!     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jul 2, 2024
July 4th is just around the corner and for us summer is in full swing! The temperatures here in Virginia have skyrocketed and I am in the mood for cool and refreshing salads... [...]
 
 
The Gift of Welcoming a New Neighbor
 
The Gift of Welcoming a New Neighbor     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jun 25, 2024
Many years ago, we lived down an old country road in a farmhouse where we had just a few neighbors. We were renters, so not many of the neighbors introduced themselves to us because they probably felt we wouldn't be there long... [...]
 
 
You're Invited to Our July Cookbook Club
 
You're Invited to Our July Cookbook Club     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jun 15, 2024
Ah, summer is here! For me, the pace is a little slower and I am able to get to some things I have wanted to do, but time has not allowed. One thing that I have wanted to do for a while is find a way to engage more fully with YOU... [...]
 
 
Revisiting Hope for the Caregiver
 
Revisiting Hope for the Caregiver     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on Jun 11, 2024
Recently, a close, elderly friend of mine sustained a knee injury that couldn't be operated on. Friends and family immediately sent out group texts asking who could stay with her... [...]
 
 
4 Fresh & Simple Summer Pasta Recipes
 
4 Fresh & Simple Summer Pasta Recipes     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jun 4, 2024
Last weekend some of our family visited us as they were passing through Virginia on their way to North Carolina. We spent time together outside and... [...]
 
 
Quick and Easy Sports Night Meals
 
Quick and Easy Sports Night Meals     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on May 28, 2024
I have the privilege to be a part of a local homeschool co-op. I tell my friends that I benefit more from it than my children do (although they are just as happy to be a part of it)... [...]
 
 
Fun Asparagus Appetizers + A Stunning Bouquet
 
Fun Asparagus Appetizers + A Stunning Bouquet     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on May 21, 2024
You may have noticed that at Take Them A Meal, we love asparagus! It's beautiful to grow in the garden, is delicious as a side, and can be used in so many ways to adorn dinner plates... [...]
 
 
What Funeral Food is Most Appreciated
 
What Funeral Food is Most Appreciated     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 14, 2024
When a grieving family has come together for a funeral and is staying in one location, having ready-to-eat food on hand is extremely helpful... [...]
 
 
High Fiber Foods for Post-Op Recovery
 
High Fiber Foods for Post-Op Recovery     Posted By: Kelli Napotnik, on May 9, 2024
My mom recently underwent a total knee replacement surgery on her right knee. After her surgery, my two brothers and I, as well as my older daughters, took turns staying with her. We made sure she was comfortable and cared for to encourage a speedy recovery... [...]
 
 
Our Engraved Spoons are Now Available
 
Our Engraved Spoons are Now Available     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on May 6, 2024
Our YOU ARE LOVED spoons can be ordered alone!!! [...]
 
 
Our Engraved Spoons & Meal Carriers (+ free gift) are Now Available
 
Our Engraved Spoons & Meal Carriers (+ free gift) are Now Available     Posted By: Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Apr 30, 2024
Our famous YOU ARE LOVED spoons and custom meal carriers are now wrapped and ready for May gift giving... [...]
 
 
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