Easy Recipes & Meal Planning

Delicious Cranberry Relish for the Holidays

My Mom’s Vintage Easy Cranberry Relish Recipe

You know that scene in Ratatouille where Anton Ego takes the bite of the dish that’s been prepared for him, and he is transported in that moment to the happy place of his childhood home, eating the food his mother made?  I had a moment like that yesterday when I prepared my mom’s cranberry relish […]

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The Foolproof Guide to Cooking Turkey Ahead of Time for the Holidays

Overview: Cooking turkey ahead of time is the best way to reduce stress on Thanksgiving day. You’ll never go back with this foolproof method! I am not exaggerating when I say that this method of cooking turkey ahead of time will CHANGE YOUR LIFE.  I first heard about it many years ago from a wise

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Chocolate high protein smoothie

Decadent Chocolate Pumpkin High Protein Shake Recipe

Chocolate and pumpkin together has to be one of the best kept secrets known to man. In the age of PSL’s (Pumpkin Spice Lattés, for you uninitiated), people seem to have forgotten that chocolate and pumpkin do actually work together rather well. At least they do in this high protein shake recipe — if I

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How to Make the Most Unbelievably Easy and Yummy Sticky Buns Ever

Imagine yourself sitting down to open gifts with the family on Christmas morning, knowing that breakfast has already been taken care of — and you didn’t have to get up early to do it. Imagine only taking LITERALLY 15 minutes the night before to throw something together — something that everyone will think is to.

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Smart Strategies to Save Money on Groceries = More Money for Homeschooling

Homeschooling is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, but it can also be financially challenging. One area where you can free up some funds for homeschooling materials is by optimizing your grocery spending. With a few smart strategies and a bit of planning, you can save money on groceries without sacrificing the quality of your meals. Let’s

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10 Fun & Easy Cooking Recipes for Kids During Summer

Get creative in the kitchen with your kids this summer! Here are ten fun and easy cooking recipes for kids to make together. I’m bored… Every mom’s least favorite phrase heard around the world during summer vacation. This time of year, keeping the kids entertained can be work! But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

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30+ Ridiculously Easy Dinners for Busy Families on a Budget

Do you hate cooking like I do? Do you actually like cooking but never have time to do it?? Are you a homeschool mom, or a working mom, or the family bus driver, or a mom of littles — or ALL OF THE ABOVE?? Or just a mom who likes to be efficient with her time and not

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I hate cooking, especially in the summer! Here's my list of easy summer meals (that are also cheap) to throw together when I'd rather be playing! Check it out!

Easy Summer Meals – and they’re cheap, too!

Overview: Easy summer meals that don’t require much effort or heat up the kitchen! So you can have more fun and stay cool! One prime indication that it is summer for me is that I have no desire to cook. It’s hot outside, and I don’t want to make it hot inside by cranking up

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Making soup from leftovers saves money on food and is a quick and easy dinner idea! You can use whatever is in the fridge, and dinner will be ready in no time. Step-by-step instructions and ideas for variations. Try it tonight!

How to Make Soup from Leftovers — a quick and easy dinner idea!

Making soup from leftovers is one of the best ways to save money on food. You can get an entire meal out of the bits and pieces you have in the fridge! And it’s SO EASY, and you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Just add some bread or toast

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