This Spinach Stuffed Shells recipe is one of my favorite vegetarian meals. And, it’s one of my favorite meals to double and freeze! Spinach Stuffed Shells Several times a year, I’ll plan a little time aside to prepare some freezer meals so that we’ll have healthy options to eat during very busy times (like the…
With all the parties and potlucks happening this month, you want to spend your time relaxing and enjoying yourself, not stressing out about what to bring. I have a great idea for you: combine store-bought holiday appetizers with something homemade. It’s a compromise that works for me, plus it saves a lot of time and…
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…
Not crafty? This Easy Balloon Garland is for you and the perfect frugal decor for any theme party. Need a quick & easy party decoration? We had a small birthday party this past weekend for my son (his 10th!), so my girls and I put together this Easy Balloon Garland. Not a DIY person? I get…
Yes, you can host a fabulous kids’ birthday party on a budget! Get ideas for birthday party themes, how to save money and more! Want to throw a Birthday Party on a Budget? It’s not as hard as you think. Each year, I share photos from my kids’ parties, and we have a lot of…