Meal Plan Monday

Big football game last night…it was Super Bowl Sunday and we all gathered to watch the game…even though we’re not a big football family…a big sporting event …gives us all the feels. I didn’t go all out with snacks like some do as we had a really nice Sunday dinner, but we did pop some …

Meal Plan Monday

I don’t know about you…but I’m finding January going quite quickly! When you have kids sporting events in the calendar, it does really makes the weeks fly by. Right now we are deep into my daughter’s basketball season…which included a tournament in Truro this weekend..and my sons Junior B Hockey team…which involve games every weekend. …

Meal Plan Monday

OK…it’s been awhile. I haven’t done a meal plan post since November. It became evident again that I SUCK at meal planning in December….which is really when I need it most. I just don’t like cooking in December…there are events and parties and cheese…and cookies….so I’m going to try to do a Freezer Meal Plan …

Top Recipe Posts from 2017 and a Free Meal Planning Challenge

I love this week…the time between Christmas and New Years when I’m never sure what day it is….PJ’s are considered appropriate day wear…and there are endless treats and coffee. Seriously…it’s the best!  I’m only partly serious….sometimes I get dressed and DO things!  I have a post of the Top 10 Things To Do the Last …

Meal Planning Made Easy with Sam’s No Frills

Wow…my schedule over the next few weeks…is pretty crazy. I made a grocery list and did my shop yesterday…and I can’t tell you how much lighter I feel knowing that we are prepared…well…prepared for dinner anyway…for the next week. 😉 I am at the point where I need a list for all my lists, but …

Meal Planning Made Easy with Sam’s No Frills- November 3

Wow…this year is flying by! We just turned the calendar to November and before you know it we will be saying good-bye to 2017. I checked the weather this morning and saw the mention of a possibility of flurries later next week. It’s finally time to start planning for some soups and stews and putting …

Meal Planning Made Easy with Sam’s No Frills- October 20

October 20th…is that right??? What the heck! Wasn’t it just the first day of school last week? Our fall schedule is jammed this year…like seriously…booked. I think for a lot of families this is a busy season in life and the days and weeks often blur together. Fall marks the return to comfort foods, slow …

Meal Planning Made Easy with Sam’s No Frills- October 6

I love Thanksgiving. It’s one of my favorite holidays with the focus being on family and food. On top of that, the weather and beautiful fall foliage, has me swooning. We always head back to my in-laws on Sunday for a big family feast, but I also host a family dinner here on Monday which …

Meal Planning Made Easy with Sam’s No Frills- September 22

So today is the first day of fall, but our weather this week has been pretty summer-like, with warm temperatures and unending humidity. I feel like my kitchen is still in summer mode, but Sunday Dinners and more comfort type foods are starting to creep back in. One day I’m firing up the barbecue and …

Meal Planning Made Easy with Sam’s No Frills

OK…we’re 2 days into back-to-school and I already feel the need to get uber-organized. Hockey has already started, and there will soon be soccer try-outs and early morning band practices, games, dances, work…all those good things that make our lives full and fun. Depending on the week and the activity, sometimes supper is eaten at …