Recipes · Time Management

5 Tips For A Successful Freezer Cooking Session

I've done a lot of small batch freezer cooking, where I just double a recipe and put the extra in the freezer for another meal. I really wanted to try a few "power hours" of freezer cooking and get several meals in the freezer at once. I invited my sister to join me and she… Continue reading 5 Tips For A Successful Freezer Cooking Session

Recipes · Time Management

Let’s Get Healthy {Menu Monday}

Happy New Year! I know a lot of people are working hard to get back to healthy eating after the holidays, and I'm certainly in that category. Although I haven't talked about it on the blog, I've been steadily working on healthy eating and weight loss since September. I'll talk more about that on Wednesday when… Continue reading Let’s Get Healthy {Menu Monday}

Time Management

My Goals For 2016 – A Year of Lessons

Setting goals for the year was a new thing for me in 2016. My main goal was simply this: I wanted to be wise with the extra few hours in my week. I began 2016 with a part-time job, unlike the rest of my post-college years where I've worked full time. As I look back over 2016,… Continue reading My Goals For 2016 – A Year of Lessons

Time Management

3 Ways To Avoid Social Media Distraction

I received this question from a sweet reader last month: "How do you avoid getting stuck on social media or watching Netflix instead of getting things done? I have high aspirations, but I get easily distracted." That is an excellent question, and one I imagine we can all relate to!  The question above was submitted… Continue reading 3 Ways To Avoid Social Media Distraction

Holidays · Organization · Time Management

Hosting A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal {Part Two: November}

It's officially Thanksgiving season! With just three weeks until Thanksgiving, it's time to get serious about planning and preparation. Today I'm sharing with you five of the things I'll do this month to make my Thanksgiving day as stress-free as possible! Confirm The Guest List: I reach out to all my guests and confirm their… Continue reading Hosting A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal {Part Two: November}

Recipes · Time Management

Menu Monday and Restaurant Level Nachos

I've had a long love affair with nachos. They are, in fact, what I ordered on my first date with my husband and the thing I continue to order most often at restaurants. Friday night I was really in the mood for some restaurant quality nachos, so I pulled everything nacho related out of the… Continue reading Menu Monday and Restaurant Level Nachos

Recipes · Time Management

Meal Planning To The Rescue! {Menu Monday}

This week required a lot of planning. It's going to be a busy one with long work days for both of us, appointments and other engagements. On Saturday morning I sat down with all my planners and got everything in order. Knowing what needs to be accomplished each day makes me feel much more prepared… Continue reading Meal Planning To The Rescue! {Menu Monday}