Parents have taken a great interest in preparing homemade meals for their families and pets, even with limited time on their hands. They've taken the time to make lifestyle changes, including handpicking quality produce, even when the produce is more costly. They don't let a hectic schedule or a change in financial situation get in the way of making a wholesome meal for their loved ones. Oftentimes, children of all ages don't realize the value of eating properly and the effort that goes into preparing homemade meals.

In Why Can't a Sandwich Be as Merry as Christmas?, Miss Radha Singh ("Miss Radha") introduces readers to a karaoke-voiced bird and a few construction workers on 5th Avenue in Moohattan, New York, who help a teenage moose named Estela overcome her displeasure with eating her mother's homemade sandwiches.