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I’ve made a pretty big effort to bring my lunch to work this year. Not only am I saving a ton of money (those $12 New York salads add up!), but I also feel like I’m eating a little healthier. What I’ve learned is that meal planning and prepping is a lot of work. First you have to find the recipe that speaks to you, then you have to actually grocery shop and make the damn thing. And after all this — the most essential step — you have to remember to actually take your lunch to work.

When I was starting out I found that this last point was what was tripping me up. I’d make something tasty for lunch, and in the morning I’d forget about it until I was halfway to work. The worst! So annoying! What a waste! But this doesn’t have to be you.

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While it may be hard to imagine summer tomatoes not taking center stage this time of year, they are equally worthy of being a rockstar side dish. These 10 recipes show off all their sweet, juicy goodness — whether in a simple salad or in a comforting gratin — and complement just about anything you’re eating this season.

Bring any of these 10 tomato sides to your next potluck and you’re sure to be everyone’s favorite guest.

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If you’ve got a pantry — no matter the size, from a small cabinet to a complete closet to a dedicated room — chances are, you have a door or two enclosing it. While you might have given attention to organizing the shelves within your pantry, have you thought about tackling all that wasted space behind your door? This DIY pantry door storage solution is functional and beautiful.

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Is there a childhood dinner more beloved than a sloppy Joe? Rich hamburger meat simmered in a tangy, sweet sauce with tender onions and peppers, served on a lightly toasted bun — it always got rave reviews around our family table growing up. Now, my own kids love them too.

There are lots of ways to make sloppy Joes. You can take the shortcut route and buy store-bought seasoning or sauce, or you can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker. But there’s another method — our quickest and easiest yet — that lets you use ingredients already in your pantry to make sloppy Joes anytime the craving strikes. Here’s how.

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I hear people say all the time they don’t work out because they can’t make it to the gym or they don’t have the right equipment. Or (the big one)…they don’t have time. As someone who’s always on-the-go, I know I have to make my workouts fit my lifestyle. For me, that means having options I can do anywhere with minimal equipment and a short time investment.

This “Road Warrior” workout is exactly that. If you have a resistance band (you can pick a set at Amazon for under $20 easily) and a floor, you’re set. It’s the ultimate do anywhere, no excuses routine. Check it out.

Resistance Band Pull-Apart Warm-Up (Front and Back)

Do 10 pulls behind the head.

Do 10 in front.

Side Delt Raises

Stepping on the middle of the resistance band with one foot, pull the handles up at your sides. Do 10 raises.

Front Delt Raises

Keeping your foot on the band, this time pull the handles up in front of your body. Do 10 raises.

Air Squats

Step your feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping your back straight, squat as you bring your hands to the front each time. Do 25 squats.

Pushups

Drop and do 25 pushups.

Repeat the set four times.

Now you’re done. How’s that for simple?

Watch below for the full workout put together. 

Let me know your thoughts on the video. Are you looking for more quick and easy workouts? Are you digging the video content? What are you doing for simple routines these days. Thanks for stopping by, everybody.

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Gluten-free eating may be a big food trend, but it’s also a necessity for kids and grown-ups with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Fortunately, because it’s a trend, there are lots of good snack options out there that are lunch-box compatible.

I reached out to Kristen Smith, RDN, LD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Alyssa Ardolino, RD, nutrition communications coordinator at the International Food Information Council, to get some guidelines about how to pick the best gluten-free snacks to pack in a lunch box. Keep reading for those tips — and some snack recommendations based on their guidance. (Note: Neither expert was able to endorse specific brands or products, so these are nominations from Kitchn.)

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I love going to high-end cooking stores like Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma. Wandering those aisles, thinking about the kind of cook I could be if I just had the right equipment, is enchanting. And sometimes I actually do need to buy something. My only problem there is that, while they carry the best of the best, the prices tend to match. But recently I’ve been taking a new approach in order to save money on those high-end cookware and appliance brands that I’d normally buy at Sur la Table or Williams Sonoma.

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August might seem a bit late to jump on one of the biggest summer beverage trends of the year, but Trader Joe’s thinks rosé cider has staying power. The grocery giant just released their own brand of rosé cider, even though fall is just on the horizon and Starbucks has already started shipping its Pumpkin Spice Lattes to stores.

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Until this week, I’m not sure that I’d ever eaten a KIND bar outside of an airplane, trying to unwrap one while being smashed by my own tray table thanks to a stranger’s fully reclined seat. They’re always available at airport gift shops and, when my snack options are either a KIND bar or, like, a $34 bag of beef jerky, those nuts and seeds will always win. (Yes, I do pack my own snacks, and yes, I usually eat them about 30 seconds after I’ve passed through the security checkpoint. BEING SCANNED IS STRESSFUL, GUYS.)

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“Welcome to Krispy Kreme,” he said, his voice rumbling out of the drive-thru speaker. “How many dozen would you like today?”

The truth is, I wanted, like, a dozen dozen, but I’d decided not to chip away at my life expectancy this morning. OK, that’s a lie: I’m willing to sacrifice at least a few hours in my mid-to-late 80s so I can try Krispy Kreme’s new limited-edition Reese’s Outrageous donut.

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