Oh, budgets. Everyone’s favorite topic, right? But despite being one of the least exciting parts about being an adult, budgeting is essential– especially when it comes to food. There aren’t many of us with an unlimited amount of funds to buy whatever food (or anything else for that matter), we would like. Sure, part of it […]

I KNOW meal planning can be daunting. There is so much to think about: what your family’s schedule is for the week, what meals you WANT to make, what meals your family will actually EAT… Maybe you don’t actually like cooking and the thought of coming up with five different recipes is anxiety-provoking. Maybe your schedule […]

Ever had a food fight? No, not the kind where there’s slippery peas and corn all over the floor and mashed potato ends up stuck to the ceiling in the school lunch room- the kind with your kiddo (or heck, maybe even your spouse!). Being a mom and having more than one mouth to feed changes the […]

Last week I shared how meal planning + meal prep simplifies my life as a mama. With two small kiddos, a husband who goes away for work often, running a small business and leading the MOPS ministry at our church, life is full. It’s wonderful and I love everything I am called to do, but […]