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Being a mom of little children is utterly exhausting. Feeding my family is definitely one of the hardest things I’m asked to do each day. Cooking and preparing meals doesn’t come naturally to me. I don’t particularly love to cook, and both of my boys love to help in the kitchen. I’m a big advocate …
The Best Way I’ve Found to Stay Out of the Fast Food LineRead More
This weekend got away from me, and I never got around to making a menu plan for the week. This means I’m a little behind! However, I’ve learned that having a menu plan is essential when it comes to my family staying away from the drive-thru! Therefore, I’m just sharing our menu plan for this …
Last week I shared with you that we stopped taking care of our bodies and now we’re reaping the consequences. We’ve been taking baby steps back into healthy living these last several weeks, and I have to say we’re already noticing a significant difference! In the coming weeks, I want to share with you some …
Don’t Change Your Diet Without Doing This One Thing {plus this week’s menu plan}Read More
Last week threw us a curve ball in our meal plan. My husband and four year old caught the stomach bug while the two year old and I tried to stave it off with these tricks. I think we’re clear, but time will tell because I always walk on eggshells for weeks after a stomach …
We have had a busy week, and I’m looking forward to slowing down this week and recovering! My parents made the 14 hour drive to visit for several days, so we’ve been packing it in while they were here, including a birthday party for our almost two year old. I will share about our birthday …
Menu planning is the bane of my existence. I really hate menu planning. I have no idea why I dislike the task so much because I love having the plan. I love knowing what’s for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all week. I love knowing exactly what I need to pick up from the store. I …
Homemaking can be overwhelming, but because I believe that homemaking matters I want to do it well. Really well! The truth is: Homemaking is a skill. It requires intentionality and grace. Homemaking matters not for the mere sake of keeping a tidy home, but homemaking matters because when the storms are swirling around you, your …
This is our last week at home before we leave on our month long road trip! I can’t believe it’s almost time to load up the whole family for a trek around our home country! I’ll share more about our upcoming trip soon, but for now, here is our menu plan for the week. If …
Posting my menu plans here for all the world to see has truly been such a help in keeping me faithful to menu planning. I ride such a roller coaster when it comes to meal planning, but it’s without a doubt one of the best things I do for my family. Our days go so …
I do not like not having a menu plan. When life is chaotic, unpredictable, and full, the last thing I want to think about on the fly is dinner. Last week, I failed to make a menu plan and when things got crazy, ordering carry-out was my go to. Accept grace. Move on. This week …
Are you wanting to do the Whole 30 challenge or just change your child’s diet from sugar and processed foods to more fresh fruits and vegetables? Are you worried it will be a battle? Try these tips we discovered during our Whole 30 challenge for getting our three year old on board. We are currently …
How We Did the Whole 30 Challenge with Kids {plus this week’s menu plan}Read More
Last week, I shared my first menu plan, and I was so glad to hear that it was helpful to so many of you! We are currently on Day 15 of the Whole 30 Challenge. This week puts into the back half of the challenge! A Whole 30 Update Briefly, my experience with the Whole …
