Have you every started cooking something and then realized you were missing that one ingredient that can make or break your recipe? Its happened to us all. One way to avoid that is to always have certain food items on hand in your pantry. You might be wondering how you can possibly maintain all the essentials while keeping your food costs (and waste) low. Many times, the item you need is something that you will always use. It just seems to be empty at the time. Also, remember, less trips to the store to grab another item often means saving money because people often snatch other items while at the…
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FREE Printable Grocery List for You
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Free Printable Menu Planners – No strings attached!
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20 My car was broke down for a couple of days…and hubby felt so relieved that he was able to repair it. (Nothing major, but still it was a scare…you never quite know what to expect when you peek under the hood. lol) Right now we’re enjoying some peanut butter cookies that my oldest son just made. We embellish them with a few chocolate chips for good measure – – they’re healthier that way. 😉 As promised, here’s the following Friday Freebie…. “Free Printable…
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Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less, Healthy Snacks & Meal Planning
Here’s a roundup of “Healthy Lunch Ideas in 20 Minutes or Less” that I hope will be helpful for you. As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and your own suggestions! Please join me on Facebook to get our latest updates. Offer whole wheat crackers, leftover meat bits such chicken or turkey, and cheese for your child to make their own ‘Lunchables’ style meal. This will allow them to feel like they have more control over what they eat but you’ll still be providing healthy alternatives. The pre-packaged choices really aren’t that healthy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t offer something similar from your own kitchen. Sandwiches are…
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Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Your Kids
Brain Food For Your Child: Often breakfast is a pop-tart eaten on the way out the door, and lunch is whatever the school is serving that day. But, the truth is that children need to have proper nutrition for optimal brain power. If we expect them to do their best in school, then it’s our responsibility to give them what they need to live up to our expectations. Think of it as providing the right tools for the job. Here’s a few key sources to achieve that goal… Glucose The number one necessity for the brain is glucose which comes from starches, carbohydrates, and sugar. The brain can’t store glucose…