Have you lost that cooking *spark*? Does cooking feel equivalent to lifting a giant boulder? You might be in a cooking rut. This post will walk you through everything you need to know to tell if you're in a cooking rut right now PLUS how to get out of it as quickly as possible. The thing is...each of us has a relationship with food. And just like your marriage has highs and lows, so does your relationship with food. When you first met your husband, likely you had more highs than lows. ... continue reading...
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How To Get Out of A Cooking Rut in Three Easy Steps
6 Surprising Habits That Scream “YOU NEED A MEAL PLAN”
Let’s talk meal planning! Did you know that meal planning can solve most of your food issues? Yep, that’s right. A LOT of the frustration and issues that you have with getting dinner on the table are because you don’t have a meal plan going into your week. And I believe meal planning is the BEST and EASIEST way to get dinner on the table without the stress and overwhelm. The problem is that it might be hard for you to see how meal planning can solve those problems. And ... continue reading...
7 Instant Pot Hacks You Need To Be Using Today
If you’ve already invested in an Instant Pot, chances are you’re cooking some super healthy and delicious meals. The appliance burst onto the scene around 10 years ago and now you can find thousands of recipes online for tasty and wholesome treats made quickly and simply in your Instant Pot. But there’s a lot more to the Instant Pot than pressure cooking! There are tons of little tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of your healthy Instant Pot recipes - and even some cooking ... continue reading...
My Best Kept Secret To Washing Fewer Dishes
“Dishes. Ugh...” If you’ve ever uttered those words, this article is for you. I surveyed my audience a few months ago and asked this question, “If you could take one chore off your to-do list, what would it be?”. And the number one response? Dishes! Laundry was in the second place position, in case you’re curious. But it really wasn’t a close race. If you’re reading this, I can only assume you’d like to find a way to wash fewer dishes. Sound about ... continue reading...
18 Genius Ways to Save Hundreds Every Month On Healthy Food
So there I was…standing at the check out counter with my kids in the cart. Struck with a sense of panic and shock at how much this load of groceries was costing me. I held out my card to pay for it with a pit in my stomach. And honestly, I felt guilty about spending that much money, and at the same time I didn’t feel there was another option. I mean...I want to provide healthy, wholesome, and real food for my family. But does it HAVE to be this expensive? Well, no. It ... continue reading...
The Truth About Toxin Free Living: Interview With An Expert
Have you heard of "toxin free living" or "chemical free living"? Maybe you've seen "toxin free" lotions or shampoos or baby toys? These days, when everything is "google-able" there's so much information available, but how do you know who to trust? Honestly, this has been something I've been interested in for years, but it's hard to find reliable information through all the noise. And that's why when I met Samantha Radford (who has her PhD in this EXACT thing) I was so excited to get all the ... continue reading...
Freezer Meal Tools Every Beginner Needs For Stress Free Meal Prep Sessions
When you're just getting started with freezer meals, it's important to make sure you've got all the tools you'll need. The good thing is you don't need much to stock your freezer with healthy, ready-made freezer meals. Freezer meal tools Crockpot with timer (or instant pot) You can use an Instant Pot if you have one (with the slow cook option), or use a standard crock pot with a timer built in. If your crock pot is older (with no timer), you can use an appliance timer like this one ... continue reading...
18 Incredible Paleo Crockpot Meals To Make Tonight
Crockpot dinners are just about the easiest way to get a home cooked meal on the table every night of the week. If you're looking for an easy meal with very little hands on cooking, you should definitely check these Paleo crockpot meals out. All of the recipes included here are Paleo (gluten free, grain free, and refined-sugar free). They're all made with simple ingredients without unhealthy oils and free of preservatives. Most are dairy free as well. Basically...they're super healthy ... continue reading...
Easy Crockpot Butter Chicken Recipe [Paleo, Gluten Free]
I've been on a quest to create crock pot recipes that I can prep & freeze ahead of time, then just dump them in the crock pot when I'm ready to eat them. And this easy crockpot butter chicken is one of my absolute favorites. Of course, if you'd rather not prep it ahead of time, you don't have to. Just dump all the ingredients in the crockpot and in a few hours you'll be glad you did. Why i love this Indian Butter CHicken Recipe Here's why I love this meal so much: It's ... continue reading...
Imperfect Produce Review: Save Money, Save Time, Live Greener
At the time I'm writing this...we've been using Imperfect Produce (now called Imperfect Foods) for six months now (that's over twenty five boxes). Before we signed up I was curious to learn more about how it works. So here's my Imperfect Foods review. Completely honest and hopefully helpful. UPDATE May 2020: They have a dedicated page for all your COVID questions, including information on delivery delays and how they're handling this situation. Just click on COVID-19 in the menu and you'll ... continue reading...
The 4 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services For Easy Meal Planning
Below you'll find a list of meal kit delivery services...all of which I've personally tried. I give a detailed review of each company. Specifically, in this I look at ingredient quality, meal flavor, special diet accommodations, cost and give a rating about which company is best for you (depending on what you're looking for) . By the end of this article you should have a pretty good idea about which one is the best fit for you, based on what you're looking for (Budget friendly? Organic? Top ... continue reading...
24 Awesome End of The Year Teacher Gifts That Say “Thank You” Best
Take a look at this incredible list of end of the year teacher gifts your favorite teachers will love to get (and you'll love giving them). After pouring into your kids for months on end, teachers deserve a huge "thank you". They spend all day with our kids...teaching them important academic lessons, as well as life lessons. They help them navigate the social aspects of growing up, and they do it all day while we go to work or care for our younger kids. Teachers are vitally important ... continue reading...