Back to school season can be so hectic, so take a little time the month before to plan and prep these easy family dinners with freezer cooking. Oh, back to school season. It’s a transition for me as well as the kids. We’re back to the rush of packing lunches, packing backpacks, finding shoes, a …
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It’s time for a School Lunch Roundup! I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’m trying to get re-inspired on packing school lunches. We still have TWO MORE MONTHS of school left, so I’m looking at another 126 lunches to go. My kids are super tired of sandwiches, and since we can’t have peanut butter (allergies), I’ve …
I know we’re not the only part of the country finally climbing out of the winter funk. It seemed like the longest winter ever! I am finally putting away the coats and boots, the snow shovel and salt, and pulling out the short sleeves and shorts for the kids to try on. It’s going to …
As we’re beginning a new season, I’ve updated my monthly meal list with more winter-appropriate recipes. These 30 Easy Winter Meals are our family’s favorite soups, casseroles, slow cooker meals and more! This time around, I grouped the meals by the categories I use: vegetarian, chicken, beef and pork. Learn more about how to work your …
Mind mapping is a technique used for brainstorming–it’s something I learned in a blogging course called Content Brew–but I’m finding it really useful for meal planning as well! If you’re feeling like you’re in a rut with your menus, and you need a little shake-up, give menu plan mind mapping a try. Give each category (in …
As of today, I have packed over 350 lunches so far this school year. Holy cow! And there are still how many to go? While my kids eat the same general foods week after week, I do try make things interesting. Here are my kids’ favorite healthy school lunches from this week: Regular bread can …