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Ashley Tisdale’s Picky 4-Year Old Loves This Food, Thanks to Bluey
Published on Jun. 04, 2025
Every so often, two things come together for an unexpected yet magical collaboration. Like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Or, jalapenos and wine. You might like these things separately, and never have thought about just how powerful they could be when combined. So imagine my delight when I found out that Ashley Tisdale was partnering with Bush’s Baked Beans and Bluey to make family dinnertime, well, magical!
I was able to catch up with Ashley ahead of the Bush’s Bluey Baked Beans launch. We spoke about the importance—and stress—of family mealtimes, and how to manage picky eaters. It’s certainly no small feat to get dinner on the table every night, especially when you have a 4-year-old and a 9-month-old to contend with like Ashley does. Here’s how she navigates family meals like a pro, the advice she got about getting kids into the kitchen, and how Bush’s Baked Beans swept in to save the day (no, really!).
What’s the most exciting aspect of partnering with both Bush’s and Bluey?
I just love that Bush’s is a family-owned brand. Being a mom of two, I love to partner with companies that I enjoy and are really authentic. We’ve always used Bush’s baked beans, so I was really excited to be a part of their team.
And obviously, we’re huge fans of Bluey. I don’t know who loves Bluey more, my 4-year-old or my husband! I catch him getting so emotional at times watching the show.
How have meal times and cooking changed since having children?
Everything has changed! I’m constantly busy with work, so you know, whether it’s cooking or putting on makeup, everything has gotten shorter. Easy recipes are really important right now because I can’t experiment as much in the kitchen with two little kids. The whole goal is to make a nutritious meal and have fun together. After I had my first baby my trainer was like, “You have to get in the kitchen. It’s important for your kids to see you cooking.” And that has always really stuck with me.
So, yeah, meal time has become more fun, because now it’s family time. Having kids has made it more enjoyable, and it’s fun to connect with them, especially after working all day. It’s become something I never miss—dinner and bath time.
What advice would you give to parents of picky eaters?
It’s funny because Jupiter is a picky eater, but Emerson, my 9-month-old, eats everything. I’m so glad!
Picky eaters are really, really hard. You’ve just got to keep trying. When I first started, I was giving her too many options. Something my nutritionist taught me was to put together a plate with something she loves, something that’s brand new to her, and something that’s in between. Stick with the key things they love and keep adding something new so they get used to seeing it.
What is your favorite meal that you make for your kids?
Probably breakfast, even if it’s for dinner! One of the foods Jupiter has always loved has been beans, which is great since beans have so much nutrition. But honestly, anything that she will eat is exciting for us. We do a lot of scrambled eggs or mac and cheese mixed with Bush’s Baked Beans for dinner. Everybody wins!
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