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Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions is the best way to create change. Habit research, however, shows that too many goals is overwhelming for the brain and requires far more willpower, which usually means none of your objectives gets completed effectively. If you’re going to do the January Whole30, let that be your ONLY objective for the month,” suggests Melissa.

Head to the link in bio for four other smart tips from Melissa to make the most of the month. Plus, she shares one of her go-to recipes – Smoky Sweet Potato Chili!

Anyone else kind of love Dry January – or at least enjoying the perks, from better sleep to glowing skin? Mommy Wine Culture – the idea that motherhood is hard and wine takes the edge off, has become pretty prevalent. And while both of these things are true, we all know that wine or other substances can be a Band-Aid for pretty much any problem a person might have.

So we’re taking these few weeks to 3 reasons we’re enjoying Dry January, and why it’s helping us reevaluate the Mommy Wine Culture (and why that doesn’t necessarily mean we don’t pour a glass next week).

Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore from Kat Can Cook for sharing her Meal Prep Turkey Meatballs with Broccoli. Love these for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner. The best part? You probably have everything you need to make them in your pantry and freezer.

This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Maria Provenzano, of From Scratch with Maria and The Hallmark Channel.

Looking for some creative crafts that are easy and fun to do to entertain the kiddos when the weatherman predicts a snow day? Look no further than these adorable craft ideas and tasty recipes that are sure to occupy your kids’ minds and bellies. Head to our link in bio for the quick and simple how-to’s that will delight your house full of stir-crazy kids!

Looking for a weeknight dinner that will have your kids asking for seconds? This baked chicken parmesan from Kathleen Ashmore, creator of this recipe and author of the best-selling cookbook Big Bites, is your answer. While traditional chicken parm can be heavy and...

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This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife.    Busy weeknight? This chili is hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table, sneaks in some extra nutrition with that hidden pumpkin puree, and tastes even better as...