Let’s be real — weekly meal planning doesn’t sound like the most glamorous task. In fact, most people who haven’t tried it think it couldn’t possibly make much difference in their lives. But trust me, it’s a total game-changer. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or just trying to find a moment to breathe, making a […]
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When the hot weather hits, you need ideas for cool summer meals. This August menu plan is packed with grill-friendly dinner ideas and simple August recipes to keep you as cool as a cucumber. Planning a monthly menu doesn’t have to be difficult. This post will give you plenty of summer meal ideas for building
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I’ve been blogging for about six months now. Wow, this year is flying! It’s time to update my blog and household goals, talk about how things have been going, and contemplate whether or not I plan to make any changes. When I first started blogging, I read a daunting statistic: Most bloggers quit by the
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Welcome to June! Are you looking for a way to make your month of dinners easy and delicious? With this June dinner meal plan, you have plenty of dinner ideas for every night of this early summer month. From bacon ranch chicken bake, to grilling ideas, to kale and chicken ‘survival’ salad, there’s something for
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{A Step-by-Step Method to Help You Save Time and Money!} If you’ve never tried it, and if you’re one of those who dread the grocery shopping chore, I encourage you to work toward doing only one main grocery shop every month. Learning how to grocery shop for a month is definitely worth the effort! This
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When it was time to create my list of dinner ideas for the month of May, I asked my family what dinners they would like. I’m not so sure that was a great idea, but here it is — a May meal plan full of requests from my family. To complete the way I plan
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I’ve been blogging for about three months now. It’s time to update my blog and household goals, talk about how things have been going, and contemplate whether or not I plan to make any changes. Blogging Update: What I love: Getting to know new people and read new blogs. It reminds me that the world
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In a world where bulk buying and an extensive home stockpile are often glorified, I’ve found peace and simplicity in a different approach: the minimalist pantry. For years I maintained a large home stockpile for my family. Transitioning from a large stockpile to a more streamlined and minimalist supply strategy has brought numerous benefits to
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Somehow the week began without you. It’s Monday evening, you just got home from work, everyone is hungry, and you realize that you have absolutely no idea what to make for dinner. And because you’re determined to cut the grocery spending this month, you need ideas for easy and quick dinners on a budget. This isn’t
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Ready to learn how to do a 45-minute quick food prep routine on the weekend that can save your week? Simple meal prep is part of my basic routine for how to prepare for the week on Sunday, and it makes a HUGE difference in how smoothly the entire rest of the week goes. Let’s
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