So you want to eat healthy, but you're struggling to figure out how you can juggle more cooking with everything else you do as a busy mom? It seems like it takes so much extra prep that you just don't have time for. Handling dinners and kids' meals takes enough work, adding in another set of decisions and prep is adding too much to your plate. So you end up eating [...]
Crockpot pulled BBQ chicken is so incredibly easy to make and very versatile. I make a double or triple batch at least once a month and use it for multiple lunches and dinners throughout the week. If you’re a batch cooker, shift worker, or just a busy mom, you need to have these recipes in your repertoire. They’re all so quick and easy to make and sooooo delicious, you can’t go wrong! [...]
This veggie loaded cheeseburger pasta dinner is a family favourite in our house. They love the cheesy pasta and I love that it's loaded with veggies and fairly easy to cook. It's one of those meals that you can load up with whatever vegetables need to be eaten from the fridge. This recipe uses onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and canned tomatoes, but don't feel confined to just that. It's great with some green [...]
Snack balls are such a great snack to have on hand, and these gingerbread energy bites have the perfect holiday twist for Christmas. They’re quick and easy to put together and with ginger, cinnamon, and maple syrup, they taste oh so good! […]
I love a good homemade salad dressing and this maple dijon balsamic vinaigrette does not disappoint. It’s easy to whip up and keep in the fridge for about two weeks. […]
This ranch dressing recipe is the bomb! It’s the first ever homemade salad dressing I tried making and a decade later it’s still a staple in our house. It’s great on salads, and thickens up a bit in the fridge making it perfect for raw veggies, and so much better than the store bought stuff! […]
This greek pasta salad made with cheese tortellini is soooooo good. I first tried it at a summer BBQ and my husband and I were instantly hooked! I think I’ve made it every month since. It pairs perfectly with this Greek Baked Chicken and easily prepares ahead of time for a smooth weeknight dinner. […]
This baked greek feta chicken is so delicious and pairs beautifully with the tortellini greek pasta salad. Make the salad and the chicken marinade ahead of time for a really easy family dinner and serve with pita and tatziki. The whole family will love it! […]
These trail mix banana nut muffins are the perfect grab and go snack for busy moms, toddlers, and the whole family. Around here we eat a whole lot of muffins and snack balls so I'm always looking for ways to switch things up while keeping it relatively healthy. These have no refined sugar or white flour so you can have peace of mind when your toddler starts shoveling them back. I know [...]
Let's face it, constantly coming up with easy family meal ideas can be down right exhausting, like why do our families eat so friggin much!?! But don't worry, I got your back mama. Use this list with my Meal Plan Like a Boss system to uncomplicate your family meal planning. With your free printables all you'll have to do is check the list of these ideas in addition to your own [...]
