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April 12, 2025 by: Marla

What I Fed My Family This Week (Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas)

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Inside: easy, healthy, kid-friendly meal ideas from my family of 5 AKA what I fed my kids this week. If you’re in need of ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks to lunches & weeknight dinners I’ve got you covered with these family favorites.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Feeding a family is a full-time job, right?

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August 18, 2024 by: Marla

Ultimate List of Back to School Meal Ideas (Freezer-Friendly) 

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Inside: Here’s your ultimate list of back to school meal ideas, all make-ahead or freezer-friendly! If you’ve got a busy school year coming up, you’re going to love this roundup of family-friendly ideas! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Freezer meals are a way of life once you become a mom. I haven’t met a busy weeknight

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July 31, 2021 by: Marla

Back to School Grocery Shopping List (Free Printable)

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Inside: Get your Free Printable Back-to-School Grocery Shopping List! Plus meal planning tips and ideas for getting organized for back to school season.  Whether your toddler is starting daycare for the first time or you’re sending your oldest off to Kindergarten this year, this printable school grocery shopping list will be a real life-saver for you as we gear up for another busy school year. 

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August 22, 2016 by: Marla

Easy Back-to-School 30 Minute Dinner Ideas

Need some quick recipes for back-to-school? These 30 minute dinner ideas are easy, healthy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights. True confession. When I was in college I was borderline obsessed with Rachel Ray’s 30 Minute Meals on Food Network. Yes, apparently college was that exciting for me. Any of my friends can attest to this. I know a lot of people find her annoying

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July 18, 2016 by: Marla

My Pinterest Meal Plan Week 4 + Meal Planning Tips!

I would consider myself a pretty money-conscious person (except where Target is concerned). But if I go to the store without a meal plan, it’s all over. I know you know this struggle. It’s like that old adage: never go food shopping on an empty stomach. How about, never go food shopping without a meal plan? Not only does this help save money, it’s also a safe

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July 11, 2016 by: Marla

My Pinterest-Curated Meal Plan Week 3

Week 3! Week 2 was a big hit and I’m really thinking you guys are gonna dig Week 3 as well. This week’s Pinterest-inspired meal plan is full of global flavors – which is exactly how we like to eat. I mean, I could probably eat Mexican food all day everyday, but you know, carbs. You may have noticed that my meal plans don’t include recipes with

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My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for 2 weeks? Instead of wondering “how do I keep my kids busy over Winter Break?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but festive!) daily winter break … [Read More...]

Toddler Meals

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Everything I Meal Prepped for My Family of 5 This Week

Inside: Steal my easy family-friendly meal prep plan! Realistic, healthy ideas for Sunday meal prep for my family of 5.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure … [Read More...]

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