Now that you have learned How to Start a Meal Plan, Creating a Healthy Meal Plan and received Meal Planning Shopping tips, here are some recipes to add to your meal plan.SmoothiesSmoothies are one of the fastest and healthiest meals that you can make and eat. They taste good, and they’re great for on the go families. Be sure to invest in a quality blender in order to create smooth “smoothies” rather than chunky ones. Quality blenders will extract all of those nutrients that your body … [Read more...]
Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles – 12 Days of Valentine Desserts
Welcome to day two of 12 Days of Valentine Desserts!Are you looking for a sweet and unique treat this Valentine's Day? Check out these Raspberry Cheesecakes over at donnahup.com. They're no bake and easy to make. You can swap out your favorite fruit topping too!Check out some other Valentine themed desserts below: … [Read more...]
Valentine Blondies – 12 Days of Valentine Desserts
Welcome to the first day of a wonderful dessert sharing event! Stay tuned for the next 12 days as fellow bloggers and myself bring you delicious desserts with a Valentine theme!Today is Day 1 and Janell at Saving You Dinero has an easy and delicious Valentine Blondie recipe for you. A Blondie is basically a chocolate chip cookie in a large pan. But you can't convert your go-to cookie recipe to make the perfect Blondie. This recipe is extra flavorful and very moist. It is a recipe that your … [Read more...]
Veggies Smothered Burgers – Paleo Recipe
Since I've been doing Take Shape for Life for several months now, the closest diet plan that aligns with that way of eating is Paleo. You all know that I recommend using eMeals. It's so simple, they do everything for you. eMeals offers a Paleo Meal Plan to make this way of life super easy! Here is one of their delicious recipes from that plan. Veggie Smothered Burgers Ingredients11/2 lb grass-fed ground beef 1 Tbsp Montreal steak seasoning 1 tsp salt, divided 2 Tbsp coconut oil (or … [Read more...]
Symphony Brownies
Warm chocolatey gooeyness is how I would describe these little morsels of heaven when they are warm. So simple but packs a big punch! My Mother-in-law first introduced me to Symphony Brownies and they have become my go-to dessert when I have to bring a treat anywhere. Symphony Brownies There are two ways to make the brownies. You can take the easy road and use a boxed brownie mix or you can try this delicious brownie recipe from the 100 Years of Hershey Favorites cookbook. My Mother gave me … [Read more...]
Meal Planning Shopping Tips
Buy in bulk.Although you should not purchase perishable goods in bulk, and some things are more expensive in bulk, you should do your research and buy anything in bulk that you can that is less expensive when more than normal is bought at once. Often times you can find things like seeds and nuts, as well as oats and grains in bulk at a lower cost than purchasing them every shopping trip. Purchase large quantities of meat, especially through services like Zaycon, you can get a nice discount … [Read more...]
Rosemary-Kale Meatloaf
If you've been reading my How to Start Meal Planning series, you know that in there I recommend using eMeals. It's so simple, they do everything for you. eMeals offers a Paleo Meal Plan to make this way of life super easy! Here is one of their delicious recipes from that plan. Rosemary - Kale Meatloaf Ingredients1 1/2 lb grass-fed ground round 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 11/2 cups finely chopped kale 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste 1/4 cup almond flour 1 large egg, lightly … [Read more...]
Lemon Thyme Chicken
Lately I have been talking about my new healthy plan. Even though I have been using Take Shape for Life to lose weight and get healthy, I could describe my eating habits as fitting within the Paleo diet. eMeals offers a Paleo Meal Plan to make this way of life super easy! Here is one of their delicious recipes from that plan Lemon Thyme Chicken.Ingredients:6 (12-oz) bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbsp grated lemon rind 1 … [Read more...]
How to Build a Stadium of Snacks with RedGold Tomatoes
Taking inspirations from stadiums around the country (and our own imaginations) my husband and I set out to come up with a fun way to present snacks to party guests and game day watchers.Ingredients:Chips (of varying colors, if you want to spell out your city name or initials) RedGold Salsa RedGoldTomatoes GuacamoleDirections:First , we've made it very easy for you to have your own "chip stands" with this: We used 2 sheets of cardstock, one for the … [Read more...]
New Year- New Meal Planning Printable!
Lets be honest- we all need a little help planning out meals and making sure we get everything we need when we go to the store. Well here it is! Your printable weekly meal plan with a cut off grocery list (nicely organized- I need that!) included! Start the year off right with a little more organization and a lot less stress! I can help you get started with your meal plan with my new meal planning series!Suggestions- Print one and laminate it- then its reusable! Maybe you take the whole … [Read more...]
Top Posts of 2014
As a blogger I work hard to produce content I think you, the readers, want to see. I love providing crafts, printables, recipes and fun reviews to help you. It's always interesting for me to look at my post and see what content you actually like! So here are the Top 10 Posts from 2014White Cake Recipe - This is an easy and really yummy cake recipe. It is also the perfect to cut into shapes as it is firm enough to handle the manipulation. Try it, you'll like it! Bacon and Brown Sugar … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Overcome Picky Eating
If you have a picky eater in the house you probably have spent many a meal wringing your hands in frustration, sighing the sigh of tired moms begging their child to take just one bite, and bargaining with them just to get a few bites in their bellies. While I won’t lie and tell you I have a foolproof way to get your kid’s to eat better I have learned a few things that make getting the little critics to eat a bit more healthy food. 7 Ways to Overcome Picky Eating 1. Start offering them … [Read more...]
Simple Sugar Cookies with Killer Frosting Recipe – 12 Days of Christmas Desserts
Cookies, cookies, cookies! That's all we think about when the holidays come to our house! The kids and I spend a lot of time in the kitchen but sometimes we need a simple semi-homemade recipe that's easy, especially for last minute gifts or school parties. We make simple Semi-Homemade Sugar Cookies with Frosting to save us time throughout the holiday season!For the first 12 days of December I have teamed up with several friends to spotlight our favorite holiday desserts. Make sure to check … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Trifle – 12 Days of Christmas Desserts
Our first annual 12 Days of Christmas Desserts is almost wrapping up. I sure hope you have enjoyed this treat!Cookies, cakes and breads are the norm for the holidays. I am always looking for new desserts to make during the holidays. This Pumpkin Trifle goes together quick and it's great for a last minute invite.For the first 12 days of December I have teamed up with several friends to spotlight our favorite holiday desserts. Make sure to check back each day to see the delicious treats we … [Read more...]
{No Bake} Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – 12 Days of Christmas Desserts
Chocolate and Peanut Butter are a match made in Heaven. Make them into Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars and you are tasting Heaven! Coralie at Lovebugs and Postcards shared her favorite Holiday recipe with us for her homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars.It is easy to make and only takes a few ingredients (no bake) and ready to eat in about an hour. Head on over to LovebugsAndPostcards.com to get the recipe. Also be sure check out all of the other delicious Holiday Desserts that are part of … [Read more...]
