It’s time to talk about how overwhelmed overthinkers can conserve precious mental energy every day. These tips for how to combat decision fatigue will help you streamline some basic parts of your life so you can simplify your days and stress a little less. These are my favorite tips and ideas to avoid mental drain, […]
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Are you ready for December? Things get a little crazy this time of the year, which is why I love having a December monthly dinner menu ready to go! If you’ve never tried to plan a monthly menu, this is a great time to start! Since winter officially arrives during December, this monthly meal plan
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You know those people who LOVE to be outdoors? The ones for whom winter means skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, and… well… playing outside? You know… outdoorsy people? Yeah, I know them too. But what about the rest of us? The indoorsy people? The women who hibernate during the cold and dark months of winter? How
Do you feel like half the food you buy ends up in the trash? Statistics from 2015 claim 40% of American food is wasted at some point in the food chain, 50% of that by consumers. That means most Americans throw out at least 20% of what they buy. Chances are you’re closer to that
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The temperatures are turning super chilly and you need some meals for November that feel cozy and filling. It’s time to plan a monthly menu with plenty of delicious dinner ideas. Put all of that together, and it means we’ve got crockpot meals, soups, hearty ground beef dinners, chicken dishes, and several Mexican meals to
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I’ve been blogging for about nine months now. (I can hardly believe I just typed that!) It’s time to give you a household and blogging goals update, talk about how things have been going, and contemplate whether or not to make any changes. When I first started blogging, I read a daunting statistic: Most bloggers
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This October menu plan has plenty of cool weather recipes and easy dinner ideas to inspire your monthly or weekly meal planning. We have finally been blessed with a few days under 80 degrees, which got me all excited to break out the slow cooker and come up with a meal plan for cool weather
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September is a busy month for families with children going back to school. With a packed schedule, it can be difficult to keep up with planning dinners every night. That’s why I’ve put together some September dinner ideas to help make monthly meal planning a little easier. Never tried once a month meal planning before?
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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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