I’m loving this wave of modern momming that tends toward the minimalist movement. It speaks to my heart by creating a space and a life that makes room for and prioritizes what’s important. Intentional family time has always been my priority, even more so as our society leans ever increasingly towards the ‘busy’. So often, […]
helping families who expect dinner every.single.night.
Freezer Meals: A Beginner’s Guide to Simplifying Dinnertime
I’ve been there. I’ve been in a season of life when I thought I was too cool for freezer meals. ‘I like to eat whole, fresh foods, not cream of something casserole,’ I thought. ‘Cooking is a time to relax from the stresses of the day and to enjoy a glass of wine’, I would […]
Summer Dinner Ideas: How to Up the Fun Factor and Still Have a Plan
All. Summer. Long. That’s how long the kiddos are home. And, I’m pretty pumped about it. I’ve created our schedule of fun activities and ‘field trips’, and our standing appointments at the library all set. The *ONLY* thing that makes me a bit hesitant to fully embrace the summer is having summer dinner ideas that […]
How to Shop Farmers Markets with a Meal Plan in Mind
Spring is in full swing here in Virginia and I LOVE taking advantage of all the locally grown and raised produce, meats, and cheeses at our farmers markets. Before kiddos, my hubs and I loved going to our favorite market, the South of the James Farmers Market, just to stroll around, buy a few things here […]
12 Great-on-the-Grill Recipes and How to Use Them to Simplify Your Week
If there’s one thing I love, it’s cooking an entire meal on the grill. It’s a great ‘Set It and Forget It’ meal, like the ones I recommend in How to Meal Plan Around Your Family’s Busy Schedule. Grill recipes don’t require constant attention and BONUS, the cleanup is super simple. But, the best part […]
5 Ways to Put a Modern Twist on Old School Theme Nights
Let’s be honest, here. Using theme nights to plan dinners sometimes gets a bad rap. In fact, it took me a while to get on board with it. I thought it would be boring or even unhealthy to rotate weekly between pasta night, taco night, casserole night and pizza night. I chatted with a retired […]
