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Let's make dinner together! It is so daunting to think about making dinner e.v.e.r.y night, and even more daunting to think about having to do until our kids are 18. Woof. I've slowly come to love making dinner, but also still hate it, lol. Planning and prepping makes...

We made it a whole entire week without eating out or picking up fast food for dinner. I haven't even gone to the gas station to get my 44oz Dr. Pepper--very proud of us! I think my goal with posting our weekly meal plan is to show other moms that it doesn't have to be...

We've joined our friends in a no eating out challenge for January. Anyone else want to join us? It will NOT be easy, but I'm looking forward to saving some $$ and mayyybbbeee shedding some LBS :).   Wednesday 1.1: Meat Balls with Rice- I found this recipe on...

Sunday: Ravioli with French Bread Boil FROZEN ravioli (we ain't fancy) heat up sauce of choice buy French bread 🙂 Monday: Chili Dogs with Chips and Apples Heat up canned chili Microwave or airfry hot dogs cut up apples plate and serve and your children will love you....

Sunday: Homemade Chicken Taquitos  I cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot with taco seasoning for 17 minutes Wrap corn tortillas in a wet paper towel and heat in microwave for 1 minute Roll shredded chicken in warm corn tortillas Sprinkle with sea salt and...

Sunday: Pasta Carbonara  Below is the link for the recipe that we like to use. I use Pancetta instead of bacon I also add in Romano Grated Cheese https://www.cookingclassy.com/pasta-carbonara/ Monday: Crockpot Salsa Chicken Tacos/Quesadillas Put chicken breasts in...

Sunday: French Bread Pizza Slice French Bread in Half Put pizza sauce, cheese, add any toppings you want Bake for 350 until cheese is melted (15-20 mins). I check on it every few minutes after it bakes for 10 minutes. Monday: Pot Roast with mashed potatoes Salt/Pepper...

Dinner time. I believe to be the most hated time of day for moms...am I right?! As the years have gone by and my kids have gotten older, I've come up with a weekly meal plan that works for my family. I'm always so interested in what other families do when it comes to...

Mini Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients: 1 1/2 Cups Flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tap salt 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice 1 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups of sugar Instructions: Preheat oven to 350...

As we turn the corner on summer and head back to school, easy weeknight recipes become even more important than ever. Marinade recipes, like this one from Layla Lisiewski, CEO and co-founder of The Local Moms Network, are a true timesaver. “I use surgical gloves for...

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