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Jamielyn Nye in the kitchen.

Welcome!

Welcome to I Heart Naptime! Here you will find delicious, easy family friendly recipes for your family to enjoy! We share a new FREE weekly meal plan every single week to help you save time and money in the kitchen.

All of our recipes have been tested and retested to make sure they not only taste good, but will work for everyone with different levels of cooking experience. We’re so grateful you stopped by!

Jamielyn Nye is the founder, cookbook author, mom of 4, and cookie lover. She started I Heart Naptime 13 years ago to share easy recipes and to help families create memories around the dinner table.

Our recipes have been featured on People, Today, Food Network, BuzzFeed, Taste of Home and Martha Stewart. I Heart Naptime has a community of over 5 million followers on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

We’re here to help save you time and bring your family together with lots of delicious food!

FAQ

When did you start I Heart Naptime?

I started I Heart Naptime in 2010 during naptime (hence the name) while my toddler was sleeping. Friends were always asking for recipes, so I decided it would be easier to post them online. A year later I decided to start to turn it into a business. Since then we have posted 1200+ recipes on our website.

Do you have a cookbook?

Yes, we’re proud to offer The I Heart Naptime Cookbook. You can purchase it here or at any major book store.

How did you learn to cook?

My love for cooking began as a little girl in my grandma’s kitchen. Over the past 20 years I have been testing and creating my own recipes and have taken many classes and courses over the years to be come a better cook.

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Arizona. We’ve moved around a lot of my husbands medical training. We’ve lived in Ohio, Oregon, California and recently moved back home to Arizona to be by family.

What’s your favorite food?

Such a hard question, I love all food! ;) My favorite snack would have to be chips and homemade salsa with a side of guacamole. My favorite dessert is always cookies!

What do you enjoy doing for fun?

I love to travel to new places and try new restaurants and bakeries. I love going on my morning walks to start the day. I love creating. I also love snuggling up on the couch with my family for a movie night with a big bowl of popcorn.

How can I get your newest recipes in my email?

You can get our newest recipes and our free weekly meal plan in our weekly newsletter. Subscribe here so you don’t miss them.

What are your favorite cooking tools?

You can find all my favorite kitchen gadgets in my Amazon shop.

The I Heart Naptime Cookbook

The I Heart Naptime Cookbook

More than 100 easy and delicious recipes to make in less than ONE hour.