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5 Secrets to Harnessing the Power of Simple Meals

Dec 22 Feeding the Family

Trying too hard to give your family nutritious meals? Maybe give simple meals a try instead. They are still delicious and just as healthy, but you spend way less time getting them on the dinner table.

Looking for ways to spend less time in the kitchen without sacrificing the quality of your meals? Simple meals work wonders for my own family, and they could probably work well for yours! Meet Meg, Meal Planning Diva. Every week, just like clockwork, she is writing out a meal plan and shopping list. Unfortunately, whenContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Dec 22

Monthly Produce Challenge Update #11: Leeks

Dec 7 Easy Recipes

Tired of eating the same old vegetables every single week? Switch it up with this monthly produce challenge and try one new veggie each month. This month we tried leeks 6 different ways!

Welcome back to the eleventh update of the 12-Month Produce Challenge! There’s only one month to go in the challenge, but you can still hop right on in! All the “rules” can be found in THIS post. Just return here when you understand what you need to do and find out the final vegetable ofContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Dec 7

How to Make the Tastiest Savory Coconut Rice You’ll Ever Eat

Nov 20 All Ages

If you have never tried coconut rice, do yourself a favor and wait no longer. Add it to your menu plan ASAP! Wanna be the talk of the town? Or at least your family? Make this coconut rice…often. My quest to learn how to cook coconut rice It was just this year that I hadContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Nov 20

Monthly Produce Challenge Update #10: Butternut Squash

Nov 5 Easy Recipes

Tired of eating the same old vegetables every single week? Switch it up with this monthly produce challenge and try one new veggie each month. This month we tried butternut squash 12 different ways!

Welcome back to the tenth update of the 12-Month Produce Challenge! First time you’ve heard of this challenge? All the “rules” can be found in THIS post. Just return here when you understand what you need to do and find out the vegetable of the month for November. I wanted to do this challenge withContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Nov 5

How to Chop Your Onions Faster and Avoid Tears

Oct 26 Food Prep

If you have very little time to spare and want to cook healthy, homemade meals, it's imperative to prep ingredients quickly! Find out now how to chop onions faster!

This post contains affiliate links. I only recommend products that I personally use and believe will add value to your life. If you have very little time to spare and want to cook healthy, homemade meals, it’s imperative to prep ingredients quickly! Find out now how to chop onions faster! Chopping onions has to beContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 26

Monthly Produce Challenge Update #9: Eggplant

Oct 4 Eat More Veggies

Tired of eating the same old vegetables every single week? Switch it up with this monthly produce challenge and try one new veggie each month. This month we tried eggplant 5 different ways!

Welcome back to the ninth update of the 12-Month Produce Challenge! Late to the party? No worries! All the “rules” for the challenge can be found in THIS post. Just return here afterwards and find out the vegetable of the month for October. I wanted to do this challenge with my family in the firstContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Oct 4

Monthly Produce Challenge Update #8: Summer Squash

Sep 6 Eat More Veggies

Tired of eating the same old vegetables every single week? Switch it up with this monthly produce challenge and try one new veggie each month. This month we tried summer squash - including yellow squash and zucchini - 11 different ways!

Welcome back to the eighth update of the 12-Month Produce Challenge! Late to the party? No worries! All the “rules” for the challenge can be found in THIS post. Just return here when you understand what you need to do and find out the vegetable of the month for September. I wanted to do thisContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Sep 6

How to Make Fruit Salad in a Jar for Busy Weeks

Aug 27 All Recipes

Few things in life are better than having healthy food ready when you need it most. That’s why fruit salad in a jar is so genius. Keep a jar of fruit salad in the fridge at all times and your family will have no option but to eat it!

When you realize your family isn’t eating much fruit, you can make fruit salad in a jar. Once you’ve prepped it, all you have to do is grab and eat! You know those weeks when you just can’t find time to relax? You’re running here, there, and everywhere, and the last thing on your mindContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 27

How to Make Meal Planning Quick and Easy with Plan to Eat

Aug 10 Kitchen Organization

Wanna eat healthier and save time in the process? Give Plan to Eat a try. It’s a robust meal planning system with so many features that will help you save time meal planning and cooking throughout the week.

Today we’re talking about quick and easy meal planning using the online meal planning system, Plan to Eat. At the end of the post you can use my link to sign-up for a one month free trial AND receive 3 meal plans (inc. breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner) from me to start! This post containsContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 10

Monthly Produce Challenge Update #7: Radishes

Aug 3 Eat More Veggies

Tired of eating the same old vegetables every single week? Switch it up with this monthly produce challenge and try one new veggie each month. This month we tried radishes 7 different ways!

Welcome back to the seventh update of the 12-Month Produce Challenge! We might be more than halfway done with this year-long challenge, but that shouldn’t stop you from jumping right in if you’re late to the party! All the “rules” for the challenge can be found in THIS post. Just return here when you understandContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 3

How to Organize Your Freezer to Save Time and Money

Jul 20 Inventory

Want to save time, money, and eat better? Learn how to organize your freezer so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for and stop wasting good, wholesome food.

An organized freezer helps you save more time and money than you might think. While it does take some time to go through the freezer initially in order to organize it, it’s totally worth it. You only have to try it a time or two to see why! Your freezer can store countless amounts ofContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 20

How to Create a Successful Meal Plan that Saves You Time

Jul 12 Kitchen Organization

Meal planning can save you time and help you eat better if you do it the right way. Follow this 10-step meal planning method and start building a habit of meal planning now. Pretty soon you’ll find you are eating a whole lot better and you’ll have more time for your family!

Everyone knows meal planning can save you lots of money, time, and your sanity, but not everyone knows how to meal plan the right way to achieve those goals. Follow this easy 10-step meal planning method and save your time and sanity, all while eating a whole lot healthier. Oh, and don’t miss the tipsContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 12

Monthly Produce Challenge Update #6: Green Onions

Jul 2 Eat More Veggies

Tired of eating the same old vegetables every single week? Switch it up with this monthly produce challenge and try one new veggie each month. This month we tried green onions 8 different ways!

Welcome back to the sixth update of the 12-Month Produce Challenge! We are at the halfway mark! If you’re late to the challenge, that’s a-okay! You can learn all the “rules” in THIS post and then return here to find out what the vegetable of the month is. The point of this challenge is essentiallyContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 2

How to Organize Your Fridge to Eat Better and Save Time

Jun 20 Inventory

Want to save time and eat better? Learn how to organize your fridge so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for and stop wasting good, wholesome food.

When you have almost no time to cook, you also have even less time to organize, right? But getting in your kitchen to organize your fridge every week, or, at the very least, every few weeks, can make a big difference. An organized fridge = a happy cook = a happy home 🙂 Why shouldContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 20

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I used to struggle big time with getting veggies into my family's meals. After several years and much trial and error, though, I now believe you can cook healthy food and still have time for your loved ones. Click here to find out more.

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