Category Archives: Slow Cooker

2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 23 (May 28-June 3, 2018)

I know, weeks 21 and 22 are missing.  What can I say?  Life got busy.  We had no plan.  I just reverted to survival mode, quick dinners, a little too much takeout, and pulling stuff from the freezer on a … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 20 (May 7-13, 2018)

It’s a crazy week after a crazy weekend.  Have you ever read that blog by Jen Hatmaker about being the worst end of year mom ever? She has competition.  And that competition is me.  I’m barely hanging on here surviving the last 3 … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 19 (April 30 through May 6, 2018)

My planning and prepping is more crucial than usual this week – trying hard to keep myself on track with the kids unexpectedly out of school…we are so proud of and grateful for our teachers who are out fighting for … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 18 (April 23 through 29, 2018)

The year is continuing to speed by fast than the sound of light……the end of April in Arizona means the beginning of hot summer weather, the last month of school, and the frantic planning of summer vacations and summer camps … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 17 (April 16 through 22, 2018)

Week 17….planned and prepped! PDF PLANNER Breakfasts: These yogurt and berry parfaits, except I used strawberries this week, along with a hard boiled egg on the side. Fruit and Yogurt Parfait. Lunches: All of my containers are currently full of … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 16 (April 9 through 15, 2018)

Week 16 already!  Breakfasts, lunches, 4 dinners….it’s a wrap. PDF MEAL PLANNER Breakfasts – I made these, but the kids are scarfing them down so fast, I need to make more to get through the week!  Just crack an egg… Lunches … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 15 (April 2 through April 8, 2018)

Week 15 is here! PDF of Meal Planner Breakfasts: Sometimes I am eating these alone, or sometimes on a toasted English muffin as a sandwich. Denver Omelet Egg Muffins Lunches: I got a bunch of salad greens ready as well … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 14 (March 26 through April 1)

I don’t apparently have a lot of words this week (wait, me?), but I do have a meal plan for you! PDF MEAL PLANNER Breakfasts: I’ve been enjoying open faced, or deconstructed sandwiches for breakfast.  I take two pieces of … Continue reading

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Mason Jar Layered Chicken (or Black Bean) Taco Salads with Cilantro Lime Dressing

A new make-ahead lunch for this week, utilizing my favorite mason jars and plastic lids (affiliate links).  This recipe makes 5 generous lunch servings. Ingredients: Dressing: 6 TB fresh lime juice (around 3 limes worth) 4 TB olive oil 1/2 … Continue reading

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2018 Monday Meal Plan: Week 13 (March 19 through 25)

Week 13 is the week of little league kick off.  Which means lots of evenings of not being home to cook!  So forgive my reliance upon the slow cooker for the next 7 weeks or so. LINK TO PDF MEAL … Continue reading

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