Does this 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 in the ... continue reading...
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The Best Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts – Oven Roasted To Perfection
These honey mustard brussels sprouts are 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 eat ... 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 my ... 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 Want ... continue reading...
Nourishing Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup
I've made variations of this Homemade Paleo chicken vegetable 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...
Paleo Crock Pot Chili With Bacon, Beef & Veggies
Slow cookers. Amazing, right? Dump everything in there in the morning. And by dinner time, your food is ready to eat. The flavors in this Paleo crock pot chili come together beautifully while they simmer in the slow cooker. Most chili has beans...lots of beans. But not this one. This is a bean free (Paleo) chili. It has amazing flavor, my husband said he might even enter it in his work chili contest...watch out everybody! Even if you're not on the Paleo diet you'll love the flavor of this ... continue reading...
3 Ingredient Taco Seasoning Recipe – Never Buy The Packets Again
Up until recently, every time I made a Mexican dish like tacos, enchiladas or chili, I would get out the same three spices and try to make it taste "right". I'd add, then taste, add more spices, then taste, and on and on (and on). Now I have a simple formula to make this delicious taco seasoning perfect every time. This recipe doesn't have any salt in it. You can salt according to your taste buds. The upside of the "taste as you go" method is that it's easy, and you don't need to look up ... continue reading...
How To Freeze Guacamole + 3 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe (Without Tomatoes)
Homemade guacamole is always a hit. Whether you're eating a casual dinner with your family or throwing a party, this guacamole will be a show stopper. The best guacamole is made with simple ingredients, but still has TONS of flavor. Plus, it's not hard at all to freeze guacamole. I'll teach you how to keep guacamole fresh and how to freeze it for later in this post. Who Created Guacamole? Curious about guacamole history? Yeah I was too. Because. Um. It's delicious. And sometimes I get ... continue reading...
Save Hundreds Every Month By Simply Making A Meal Plan
Curious about how meal planning can help you save money on food? You'll be surprised at how much money you can actually save by making a few small changes to your weekly routine. Use the calculator below to learn exactly how much your family could be saving, then make a plan to change. Meal planning has been the key to my success for budget friendly healthy food. When you plan your meals for the week, you can be sure you're saving money by eating more meals at home and reducing your food ... continue reading...