Get Grocery Shopping: Easy Meal Planning

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Quick tips for easy meal planning by implementing a master grocery list.

Making a grocery shopping list isn't always easy, and sometimes can be a downright bore of a chore. But there are a few simple tips you can use to easily create your meal plan for the week - and save a little time and money in the process: Make a Master List One day I sat down and wrote out all the meals we like to eat. I made a list of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, side items, and snacks. I created this list so I could easily go down the list of foods to create our meal plan. This also ... Continue Reading

Eat In this Valentine’s Day

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Some ideas for recipes to make for your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year to eat out and rightfully so. However, this can make for a not-so-romantic dinner if you are packed in a crowded restaurant getting bumped by the waiter or feel like you are sharing a table with strangers. Why not try something different this year? Make a romantic meal for your loved one and fill it with LOVE. You do not have to be a Julia Child or Betty Crocker to make a delicious meal from the heart. It just takes a little planning and ... Continue Reading

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To Make A Second Meal or Not To Make a Second Meal: That is the Question

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Should you make another meal for the picky child in your house?

If there is one daily question in our house that is sure to get me aggravated, it's "What's for dinner?" This is because dinnertime has been, and continues to be a thing of frustration for me. Just the sound of the question drives me bananas.  Trying to accommodate the nutritional needs and eating preferences of 4 different people. So, dinnertime in our house kinda goes something like this. Kids eat 5:30PM. Parents eat anywhere from 6:30 to 7:30PM, (while the kids eat their fruits so at least ... Continue Reading

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Save Time and Money on Holiday Dinners

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Holiday dinners are a breeze with time-saving cooking equipment.

We are now entering the holiday season, the busiest time of the year.  Raise your hand if you’re on the “dread” side or the “excited” side?  I’m, at the moment, ambivalent.  I know how much work hosting an event, and preparing holiday dinners, can be and I’m thankful to only have to to host two times a year.  Time commitments that include social engagements can do two things; wreck your diet and wreck your ability to have time to plan healthy meals and exercise.  By making ... Continue Reading

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