Tag Archives: life

Back to School (Lunch) Survival

I know all the moms are thrilled with back to school season!  Or maybe that’s just me….but the routine, the extra hours to try to get some work done etc.  Yay school!  But, with 3 kids to get out the … Continue reading

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Stacy’s Mom’s Puff Pancake

Like the song says, Stacy’s mom has got it going on, because this is one of the most delicious breakfasts I’ve ever eaten!  My friend Stacy told me about this recipe a while back, and I’d been meaning to try … Continue reading

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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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BL(S)T Breakfast (or Lunch!) Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Salad, for breakfast?  Why not….it’s a great way to get those veggie servings in early in the day, and fuel your activities for the day.  For me, personally, as it heats up in Arizona, I find hot breakfasts less appealing … 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 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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Southwestern Skillet Stuffed Peppers

Southwestern Skillet Stuffed Peppers (Serves 6) Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef (ground turkey and chicken also work) 6 bell peppers 1/2 c diced tomato 1/2 c diced onion 1/4 c chopped cilantro 1 Jalapéno, seeded, and diced (optional) 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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