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  • Meal-Planning-Sunday

    Meal Planning Sunday #7

    December 1, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Happy December!!! Welcome to week 7 of our Meal Planning Sunday! Wow! Are you enjoying this series? I hope it is helping you plan your meals out! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) Here we go! Monday Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Steak & Mushroom Cream Sauce is a perfect dinner for any occasion! The ultimate steak recipe on your table in less…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #6

    November 24, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! Wow! Week 6 already!!! Are you enjoying this series? I hope it is helping you plan your meals out! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) Here we go! Monday Cajun Garlic Butter Bites Rеаdу іn undеr 10 mіnutеѕ wіthоut аnу mаrіnаtіng nееdеd, thеѕе Cаjun Butter Stеаk Bіtеѕ аrе a ԛuісk and еаѕу fаmіlу fаvоurіtе Tuesday Taco Tuesday! Well, it’s another Taco Tuesday!!!…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #5

    November 18, 2019 / 13 Comments

    Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope it will help you plan your meals out as well! Copy my menu each week or create your own! Each Sunday I will be posting healthy and EASY meals that will get us all in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible. As a busy Mom of two, I want to make these plans as kid-friendly as possible! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) And my hope…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #4

    November 10, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope it will help you plan your meals out as well! Copy my menu each week or create your own! Each Sunday I will be posting healthy and EASY meals that will get us all in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible. As a busy Mom of two, I want to make these plans as kid-friendly as possible! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) And my hope…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #3

    November 4, 2019 / 1 Comment

    Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope it will help you plan your meals out as well! Copy my menu each week or create your own! Each Sunday I will be posting healthy and EASY meals that will get us all in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible. As a busy Mom of two, I want to make these plans as kid-friendly as possible! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) And my hope…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #2

    October 27, 2019 / 2 Comments

    Welcome to another Meal Planning Sunday! I hope it will help you plan your meals out as well! Copy my menu each week or create your own! Each Sunday I will be posting healthy and EASY meals that will get us all in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible. As a busy Mom of two, I want to make these plans as kid-friendly as possible! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Not on my list yet!? Sign Up Here! =) And my hope…

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    Meal Planning Sunday #1

    October 20, 2019 / 20 Comments

    Welcome to Meal Planning Sunday! I am so excited to bring this new series to my blog! This is a new way for me to keep myself accountable in the meal planning each week! And I hope it will help you plan your meals out as well! Copy my menu each week or create your own! Each Sunday I will be posting healthy and EASY meals that will get us all in and out of that kitchen as quickly as possible. As a busy Mom of two, I want to make these plans as kid-friendly as possibly! If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as…

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  • Strawberry Lemon Protein Muffins

    May 4, 2017 / 27 Comments

    Strawberry Lemon Protein Muffins   Strawberry Lemon Protein Muffins These muffins are so good. My kids love them and could easily eat the whole batch if I would let them!! These muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go, add in your lunch for a quick snack.   Related posts:MSC World America Full Ship Tour: Everything You Need to See Onboard

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    April 1, 2017 / 0 Comments

    Healthy Easter Recipes Easter is here! Below are a few healthy dishes you can include in this year’s Easter dinner. What are your plans and traditions for Easter? We usually do Easter brunch with the family and then we go for a hike if the weather is nice. If you still have to make some Easter baskets, check out our Candy-Free Easter Basket ideas We’ve also got some great brunch recipes and my personal favorite trick for making hard boiled eggs that are super easy to peel. Trust me, it’s a game changer!!     Ingredients 10lbs ham (Nitrate Free) 1 (32 ounces) can pineapple juice 2teaspoons ground cloves 2teaspoons cinnamon 1 cups Coconut…

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    February 14, 2017 / 0 Comments

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As newly empty-nest empty nesters, Ryan and I sold it all and live full-time in our cozy camper—trading big house stress for simple joys, freedom, and adventures together.
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