Using a meal planning app is one of the most convenient ways to make a plan for what to cook for dinner. If you're like me, you probably have your phone on you 90% of the time. So using an app for meal planning just makes sense. Here are the 6 of the best meal planning apps to make your healthy eating goals a reality. What is meal planning? Before we get into the apps, let's review what meal planning is. Meal planning is taking a little time each week to think through meals for the ... continue reading...
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6 Best Meal Planning Apps To Make Your Healthy Eating Goals A Reality
15 Uses For Oven Roasted Garlic And How To Freeze It For Later
Oven roasted garlic...I mean, does it get any better? After reading these uses for oven roasted garlic, the only question you'll have is which way you'll eat it FIRST. It's an incredibly simple task to roast garlic, and yet it adds an amazing depth to the flavors in your food. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed. Oven Roasted Garlic Cloves Roasting the garlic cloves is extremely simple. Garlic takes a while to get to that perfectly soft roasted state, but it takes very little ... continue reading...
Kids Cooking Tools To Help Make Sweet Memories With Young Kids
I've compiled a list of some awesome kids cooking tools that would make great Christmas gifts or birthday gifts for kids who just LOVE helping in the kitchen. I love those precious moments when I'm able to make something with my kids at my side (preferably without any tears or tantrums). One day when I was cooking with my four year old, she leaned over and gave me a big hug and said, "Mom, I just love helping you cook". These cooking tools will give you opportunities to make more of ... continue reading...
My Prep Dish Review- The Stress Free Meal Planning Service
Do either of these sound familiar? "Hmm...dinner is getting close. What can I make for dinner tonight? Do I have any meat that’s not frozen? (no) What vegetables can I throw together real quick. (not much) Okay, I need to defrost the meat, slice the veggies, season the veggies, throw them in the oven, make a sauce to go with everything and get it on the table in 30 minutes...ready…set...GO!” -OR- “Hmm….dinner is getting close. What’s on the meal plan? Oops...forgot to meal plan. What’s ... continue reading...
The Best Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts – Oven Roasted To Perfection
These honey mustard brussels sprouts are a perfect for a weeknight meal or even a Thanksgiving side dish! The brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection and then covered with a sweet honey mustard sauce. The slight bitterness of the brussels sprouts (there's really not much bitterness if you roast them in the oven) combined with the sweet mustard sauce is a delicious combination you'll really enjoy. A lot of people are turned off by brussels sprouts. Often it's from being forced to ... continue reading...
18 Genius Ways Busy Moms Can Save Hundreds On Real Food
Use these genius tips to help you save money on your groceries each month. Saving money has never been this fun! 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 the total got so high. I held out my card to pay for it all with a pit in my stomach. I felt guilty about spending that much money, and at the same time I didn't feel there was another option. Because I want to provide healthy, real food for my family. ... continue reading...
7 Little Known Benefits of Amazon Prime Every Mom Should Know About
Moms, this article is for you. You've no doubt heard about Amazon Prime's FREE two day shipping on Amazon.com. But I'm willing to bet you didn't know about all the other benefits of Amazon Prime for moms. I did some research and learned there's a LOT more than just FREE two-day shipping. Here's a list of 7 little known benefits of Amazon Prime that every mom should know about! Because you know what? Being a mom is tough. I have two young kids...they're five and three now. I love them to ... continue reading...
23 Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Teacher
Let's show our teachers we appreciate them this Christmas. Here's a list of 23 thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for a teacher (or your kid's teacher). Teachers are vitally important to students. They shape and mold them day in and day out. From making lesson plans and teaching in the classroom, to having conversations with students about their future hopes and dreams. Teachers have a hard and important job in the lives of their students. When researching items for this post, I asked ... continue reading...
107 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes To Serve This Year
Whether you just want a new spin on a family favorite, or you want a crowd pleasing dish that will WOW your guests, check out this list of over 100 amazing vegetable side dishes and salads for your Thanksgiving dinner. All the vegetable side dish ideas in this list are gluten free, and some are dairy free too. These days when you're cooking for a crowd, there's bound to be people who are avoiding gluten or dairy for one reason or another. Start planning your meal today to make sure ... continue reading...
Easy Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters Sprinkled With Sea Salt
Make these easy dark chocolate covered almond clusters in minutes! Give them away as a holiday gift or keep them for a snack for yourself. They're super easy to make (and eat)! Naturally gluten free, with dairy free options, they're a perfect holiday gift (or party snack)! If you've been around here for any amount of time, you'll likely know that I'm a big fan of dark chocolate. And when almonds and sea salt are involved...perfection. Related: 90 Homemade Holiday Food Gifts You'll ... continue reading...
Nourishing Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup
I've made variations of this homemade chicken vegetable comfort soup so many times. Each time with slightly different ingredients. And each time it's been delicious and easy to prepare. My favorite part is that usually I just throw in what I already have in the fridge. You can customize it with what you have on hand, and to your specific diet. I like to think of a recipe (this one in particular) as a guide, because there's freedom with a guide. You can use what you like and what you have ... continue reading...
Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe Using Tomato Paste & Simple Spices
Make this homemade enchilada sauce in minutes, with simple ingredients from your pantry. This easy enchilada sauce recipe is made with tomato paste and always gets "Mmmmmms" when we make it for friends or family. Don't pay $10 for an enchilada at the Mexican restaurant because you don't think you can make your own JUST as delicious at home. Because you can. You TOTALLY can. You can make it better from scratch (at home). Related: How Meal Planning Can Save You Hundreds Every ... continue reading...