I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Whole Wheat English Muffin with Peanut Butter & Honey Cottage Cheese Pineapple (tutorial for how to select & cut a … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 4
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Pita Chips & Hummus (delicious recipe for homemade hummus) Carrot Sticks Disclaimer: These ideas are just a small part of … [Read more...]
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We all know that meal planning is important, it's how you save money, waste less food, and stay on budget. But it takes so much time. Even if you enjoy planning each week, wouldn't you rather spend it with your family? Or doing something you truly enjoy? If so, then I'm really excited to talk to you about something special I've been working on - $5 Meal Plan. Get a … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 3
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Today′s Lunchbox?! Triscuits & Cheese Wedges Apples & Strawberries Disclaimer: These ideas are just a small part of the total food … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 2
I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be…so I thought I’d help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What’s In Day 2′s Lunchbox?! Ham & Cheese Kebabs Carrot 'chips' (you can buy these or save some money and make your own with a crinkle cutter … [Read more...]
31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas: Day 1
Welcome to the first day of our new 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas that we'll be doing for the month of August! I know how busy and intense the transition from lazy summer days at the pool to adjusting back to the 6:30 am wake up calls can be...so I thought I'd help out by sharing a different lunchbox idea each day this month. What's In Day 1's Lunchbox?! Peaches … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Ride ‘Em Cowboy Beef
Can you see the beef peeking out from underneath the mountain of beans, corn and zesty tomatoes?!!? This is the perfect 'clear out the pantry' meal...and the perfect 'I'm rushing out the door and don't have time to make dinner' meal. Because the hands on time on this is about 4 minutes. Minute One. Place beef roast in the slow cooker. Minute Two. Add seasoning to the … [Read more...]
Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal
Please. I beg of you. Stop what you are doing right now and run to the store to buy some ripe peaches. They must be ripe, slightly soft to the touch with a bit of give when you gently squeeze it. Buy a bunch of them. And then make this. And then come back and thank me. (Kidding! Sorta!) This stuff is like the flavor packets you get at the store...except it … [Read more...]
Best Tips for When to Add Rice & Pasta to Slow Cooker
Making some meat or chicken with a sauce in the slow cooker can make for a wonderful meal. But cooking the rice or pasta “on the side” is not always necessary. With many recipes, you can add the rice or pasta right in and let it cook during the last bit of cooking. However, adding rice or pasta in at the beginning with the meat means you are going to have a mushy mess at the … [Read more...]
How to Make 21 Gluten Free Meals for $162
Whoever said that eating gluten free on a budget wasn't possible??? I'm out to prove that myth wrong with this new meal plan that will make 21 meals (for 4 people!) for a total of $162, using ingredients purchased at Costco. When you base your meals around gluten-free (and inexpensive) starches like brown rice, potatoes and sweet potatoes, it really doesn't cost much more to … [Read more...]