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Kitchen Prep + Meal Planning: Step 2 ~ Sunday Prep + A Big Bowl of Chili

Yesterday was the “big game”. It’s was also Sunday, the day that I spend my morning prepping for the week ahead. Knowing what needs to get done allows me to not stress over the double batch of chili that simmered on my stove. Because I am organized, it didn’t throw me off my normal game.

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Kitchen Prep + Meal Planning: Step 1 ~ Baked Turkey Quinoa Meatballs

The key to getting whole, unprocessed weeknight meals on the table in 40 minutes or less comes down to prep and organization. I am always met with awe and a “how do you do that” when talking about what shows up on our weeknight dinner table. It’s time consuming, but it is so worth it. [...]

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Crispy Polenta Bolognese

Sometimes, Thursday’s role around and all I really want to do is grab a friend and sneak out to a 10 a.m. movie. Eat popcorn for lunch and then come home and take a nap before the kids get home. This is merely a fantasy (aside from an occasional nap) and dinner on this particular [...]

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Gluten Free Chocolate Almond + Orange Tea Cakes

For those of you that have children, I am sure you (like me) spend your Saturday’s and Sunday’s at the park or gym, watching children, small and large, playing with balls. Basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, baseballs, and lacrosse balls. Three boys, 3-6 games(depending on Isaac’s travel basketball schedule), spent at the park and gym.

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Homemade Hazelnut Chocolate Cream + A Cake

It’s New Years Eve. A new year is about to begin and new beginnings are on the horizon. Two weeks ago, Eli started a new school and he is a completely new person. One of confidence, maturity, and someone I love spending time with. Middle school has empowered Isaac in more ways than one. He’s [...]

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