Winter 2019 Reading List & Book Club Suggestions – the best list of current must-read titles and book club suggestions for your next book club gathering! From General Fiction to Suspense to Personal Development, this list has something for everyone. *this post contains affiliate links Hey Book Loving Friends! For those of you who are new around here, a little background on these Book Club Suggestions posts…every few months,…
Clean Eating Menu and Meal Prep Plan (Week 10) – a stress-free clean eating menu for busy households and plan for how to meal prep for the week. Simple, family friendly, and free of processed food! Free printable meal planning template included. Happy Weekend! Somehow the holidays are already creeping up on us so I’m extra motivated to stay organized with a healthy meal plan! This week’s menu includes several…
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup (Vegetarian Gluten Free) – simple, hearty, and budget friendly! This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup from “I Love My Instant Pot Affordable Meals” will be a family favorite for sure! I recently received a copy of the I Love My Instant Pot Affordable Meals cookbook from Aileen of aileencooks.com to check out and am loving all the simple budget-friendly recipes for my Instant Pot. Easy recipes that…
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice and Apple Pie Spice Mix (Whole30 Paleo Keto) – make your own pumpkin and apple pie spice mixes with common pantry spices for all your holiday baking needs! Did you know you can make your own Homemade Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie Spice Mixes with only 5 spices from your pantry? No need to buy these special from the store. Save money and whip up your…
Meal Prep Protein Bowls (Gluten Free) – make these protein packed bowls for a fast and easy nutritious lunch on the go! Gluten and dairy free. One of my favorite make ahead lunch ideas is a protein bowl. Combining greens, meat, eggs, and a hearty protein-packed grain is sure to leave you full and satisfied. These bowls are completely customizable, but the combo here is one of my favorites. …
Best Slow Cooker Apple Butter (Paleo) – the easiest and BEST apple butter recipe you will ever try. Amazing flavor with no added refined sugar and no peeling of apples required! With apple season at its peak, there is no better time to make a batch of this Slow Cooker Apple Butter! It tastes like Autumn and the holidays all rolled into one and makes your house smell amazing as…
Clean Eating Weekly Meal Plan & Meal Prep Week 9 – a stress-free clean eating menu for busy households and plan for how to meal prep for the week. Simple, family friendly, and free of processed food! Free printable meal planning template included. Hey friends! I hope you’re settling into the fall season and enjoying all the cozy soups and warm comfort foods. Here in Michigan it’s starting to get…
Sheet Pan Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya (Whole30 Paleo) – full of big flavor and nutrition, throw this Sheet Pan Jambalaya together for a super fast weeknight supper the whole family will enjoy! It’s hard to believe sheet pan meals are a new thing in my world. Why didn’t I think of this sooner?!? It really is the most convenient way to get a nutritious and tasty dinner on the…
Vegetarian Lentil Chili (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker) – loaded with veggies, protein, and fiber, this tasty lentil chili can be made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker! This is truly and dump it and forget it kind of meal. Made in the Instant Pot or slow cooker, it couldn’t be any easier to enjoy a big bowl of lentil chili, loaded with veggies, black beans, and spices. If…
Clean Eating Weekly Meal Plan & Meal Prep Week 8 – a stress-free clean eating menu for busy households and plan for how to meal prep for the week. Simple, family friendly, and free of processed food! Free printable meal planning template included. Hey friends! Welcome back to my weekly Clean Eating Meal Plan! With back to school in full swing and our schedule busier than ever, it always feels…