Meal Plan Monday

Ok…I slipped. I got busy and decided to just “wing it” the last few weeks as far as meal planning went. It wasn’t pretty. There were a few pizza boxes here and there, some of those chicken tenders and tators, and multiple times I went to cook something, but realized I didn’t have all the …

Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

Chicken and Black Bean Burritos are definitely on my Family Favourites list. Any leftovers are claimed and hidden in the back of the fridge (leftovers turned into the next days lunch, are hot commodities in this house). It’s also one of my go to make ahead meals. Save Print Chicken and Black Bean Burritos Serves: 8 …

Meal Plan Monday

How did you do last week? If you have a family, it was the first full week back at school, activities, etc. A reality check if there ever was one. A meal plan will certainly help make that September survival more manageable. Even if you just plan out a few meals, write your list so …

Meal Plan Monday

OK…it’s September. Time to put the hot dogs and watermelon down…and get back in the kitchen and make some real meals. My meal planning during July and August is pretty light, so I’m usually feeling ready for a more balanced approach to meal time by the fall, and that means it’s time to get back …

Real Food Meal Plan

Oh, real life…why don’t you have to make things so difficult sometimes? It’s weeks like these that require a Real Food Meal Plan. If you need some meal inspiration here’s what I am making this week. Slow Cooker Honey and Garlic Chicken and Veggies Pork Chops with Baked Potatoes and Peas Chicken Club Pasta Salad …

Meal Plan Monday

It’s the first Monday in April, and we woke up to strong howling winds, snow and ice on the doorstep, and frigid temperatures….so this weeks meal plan will be all chocolate based. It’s Meal Plan Monday! Just kidding. There is a bit of snow in the forecast for tonight…soooo…you may want to pick up an …

How To Make a Weekly Meal Plan

I think I repeat the same lines in every post or conversation I have about meal planning….“it’s life changing”….and “you can do it!”, both of which I believe to be true. However I have recognized that not every one feels like they know how to tackle meal planning, and in many cases feels as if …

Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake

In last weeks meal plan I bought the ingredients, which were on sale, for Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake. This is a great make ahead meal, which can be then put in the oven at the end of the day, when everyone is tired and hungry. Simple ingredients, a small amount of prep, and a satisfying …

Meal Plan Monday

I can feel myself and my schedule ramping up over the next few days, before the slide towards March Break. I can’t wait for a few days of no schedule and some easy living, but we still have to get there. And we still have to eat. It’s Meal Plan Monday! This week we will …

Real Food Meal Plan

I can’t call this Meal Plan Monday….because it is Wednesday. That is my life right now. I am behind, by at least 2 days, in almost everything. Not really, but that’s how I’ve been feeling. It’s just a busy time for me and my family. So you know what we need? A plan. A real …