Another monthly meal plan is here. April is a pretty calm month in our house. We have one birthday (the hubby!) and not much else. That means we’ll be eating at home a lot so I needed to come up with a simple plan for the month. You’ll see my entire monthly meal plan below….
How to Complete a Brain Dump with Free Trigger List
This free printable Brain Dump Trigger List will help you process all of the thoughts in your mind and get them out onto paper. Using a trigger list makes the process of doing a brain dump easier, and you’re able to clear all of those tasks, to-dos, and thoughts out of your mind. What is…
Recipes for Leftover Hard-boiled Eggs
This post will help you use up leftover hard-boiled eggs from Easter. Below you will find over 20 delicious recipes that use easter eggs or boiled eggs that you might have on hand. What can be made with hard boiled Eggs? Every year, millions of families celebrate Easter and participate in the tradition of decorating…
Customizable Chore Cards – Free Printable
Last year we implemented a new system for our summer chores using chore cards for kids and it’s been working great! Having a step-by-step cleaning card that explains what needs to be done in each room helped our children to be more independent and willing to help around the house. In this article, you’ll find…
Best No-Prep Meal Delivery Service for Kids
It’s not always easy to make sure our children are eating healthy meals. Busy schedules can make it hard to find time to plan, prepare, and cook healthy meals every day. Luckily we were introduced to a meal delivery company that provides ready-to-heat and eat meals that are fresh and healthy. These meals are delivered…
Weight Loss Trackers – 6 Free Templates
Are you trying to track your weight loss and are looking for a weight loss tracker to use? Tracking your health journey can be tricky. Sometimes I find it easiest to just track everything on paper. I created these weight loss trackers to keep tabs on my progress. I hope you find it helpful. Small…
March Monthly Meal Plan
As we head into a busy month it is so helpful to have a meal plan all set for our whole month. This month I kept our meals simple. I’m relying on easy recipes like curried lentils (which I accidentally put on our list twice!) rice and beans, and quiche. These meals use simple ingredients…
Sausage, Lentil and Rice Skillet
When I need a quick and easy dinner I always turn to my Sausage, Lentil, and Rice recipe. This one-pan meal is a family favorite even our 2 picky eaters love it. With a simple ingredient list, I hope you’ll love this Sausage, Lentil, and Rice Skillet too. What makes the Sausage Lentil Skillet Recipe…
Must-Have Beach Items for Kids
As we look forward to summer vacations and day trips to the beach I thought I would share some tips for your next beach trip. When our children were little we went to the beach every year, so I have a list of must-have items for kids at the beach. Here is my list of…
70+ Taco Tuesday Recipes to try at Home
Looking to mix up your next Taco Tuesday with some new recipes? This post includes 75 delicious taco recipes to give you some inspiration.
Printable Weekly Meal Plan Worksheets
If you are trying to stay on top of your meal planning these free printable Weekly Meal Plan Worksheets should help! One of the best organizing tips I share with busy moms is to start meal planning. It takes so much stress out of my week and gives me a plan that I can count…
What is KiwiCo? Our Honest Review
Have you heard about KiwiCo and its popular Kiwi Crate? This post will explain what KiwiCo is and help you pick the right KiwiCo product for your child. As a member of affiliate programs, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. When looking at reviews for KiwiCo I read…
10 Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories You Must Have
The Instant Pot makes it possible to cook delicious, high-quality meals for your family using minimal time and energy. If you haven’t gotten an instant pot yet, please don’t do yourself a disservice. Get one now and thank me later 🙂 Once you are ready to put your Instant Pot to good use, consider adding…
Activities for Bored Teens
Screen time overload is one of the biggest complaints I’ve heard this year from other parents of teens. During school vacations, weekends, or even when the weather isn’t great outside it seems like our teens are instantly bored. How do you entertain a bored teenager? It’s a struggle so I’ve put together a list of…
January Monthly Meal Plan
Monthly Meal planning is one of my best sanity savers. Planning out a month’s worth of meals ahead of time has simplified our grocery shopping and made dinner time a breeze. This month our menu is filled with soups, stews, and other cozy meals that we love. As I share our monthly meal plans you’ll…
Wash Your Hair With Baking Soda and Vinegar
It has been 6 weeks since I have shampooed my hair! I have long thick hair that takes forever to dry. I had been really frustrated with my “blah” hair and itchy scalp. I had little bumps that would appear at the nape of my neck and drive me crazy. I had a sneaking suspicion that my…
Cover Wire Shelving – A Cheap and Easy Fix
Learn how to cover wire shelves with a simple dollar tree trick. Wire shelving is an economical way to add storage to a closet or in our case, a pantry. I loved all of the room we have in our small pantry closet but the wire shelves were not ideal for storing food. Oftentimes items…
Must-Have Productivity Books to Improve your Time Management
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. My obsession with productivity began in junior high, when my mother worked for a popular day planner company. It continued after having kids when life got busy and I really needed some tools to help…
DIY Farmhouse Shelves
I recently shared our fall decor and received several questions about our farmhouse shelves. These shelves were the first project I completed in our new house and I’m so in love! It was a very simple project that cost less than $100 and only took about 2 hours. As a member of affiliate programs, I…
10 Ideas for a Rainbow Theme Party
When our daughter turned 6 we celebrated it with a fun Rainbow theme birthday party. I spent more time than I would admit looking for ideas and inspiration for the party. I thought I would save you the hassle and share my 10 easy and fun ideas for a RAINBOW-themed party! Rainbow Party DECORATIONS 1. Rainbow…
Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread – with Sour Cream
Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast treat or a comforting dessert, this banana nut chocolate chip bread recipe made with sour cream is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So why not try baking a loaf today and see for yourself how amazing it tastes? Adding sour cream to a…
Daily Planner for School
Staying organized for school can be tricky for younger students. This year may be especially difficult with all of the changes that our students are facing. Parents are faced with many big decisions to make and children may feel uneasy about it all. This Daily Planner for School will help your student stay organized and…
Create a Daily Schedule for Kids With These Free Printables
Schedules and routines are helpful for most children. Managing our children’s days can be hard, but having a plan helps. I created these daily schedules for kids out of necessity. I hope you find these printables helpful! Why do you need this kid’s daily schedule template? Schedules are especially helpful for children as they grow…
Simple Nutella Dip
The combination of hazelnut and chocolate is TO-DIE-FOR! Nutella is one of our favorite treats. We spread it on toast, pancakes, crepes, add it to our lattes and milkshakes. One of our favorite ways to enjoy this sweet treat is by dipping fresh fruit into this Nutella Dip. This recipe couldn’t be easier. Just 2…
Blueberry Scones
Brunch is by far my favorite meal of the day. I love it so much that we opted for brunch at our wedding. There just something about warm scones, eggs, and bacon for breakfast. I was introduced to these blueberry scones while in Ireland too. My friend whipped up a huge batch for a group and…
Tomato Pie Recipe
Tomato Pie Recipe – Ripe summer tomatoes, herbs, and cheese make up this delicious savory pie. The first time I tried this recipe I was sold! A tomato pie is a perfect addition to your summer menu. It’s a great make-ahead recipe and tastes great fresh out of the oven or chilled. If you have…
Start a Food Stockpile – Free Freezer and Pantry Inventory Worksheet [Editable]
Do you have a Food Stockpile? The word “stockpile” has become a bad word recently with people stocking up on toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and emptying shelves in stores nationwide. There is a right way to start a food stockpile without being too extreme. In this article, I’ll explain why you should have an…
41 Great Books 5th Graders Will Love
We have a very avid reader in our house. In this post, I’m sharing some of our favorite books for 10-year-old girls (and boys!) These are 5th-grade reading level books that our daughter has loved and would be great books to add to your child’s library. As a member of affiliate programs, I earn a…
Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl – Low Carb Friendly Recipe
This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe is easy to make, full of Asian flavors and great for a low carb diet! If you’re looking for a new healthy recipe to add to your weekly meal plan, this is one of our favorites. If you love Asian flavors, this keto eggroll in a bowl recipe…
How to Remove Slime from Carpet
Removing slime from carpet isn’t as hard as you may think. This post walks you through the steps to remove the sticky mess!