My weekly meal plan notepad Here's a question for you: how do you grocery shop? For me, I make a weekly meal plan for dinners and then shop for the week. We typically do eggs, fruit and muffins or oatmeal for breakfast, and then lunch is typically leftovers for T and I, and sandwiches/salads, fruits & veggies with a smoothie for the boys so those types of items get replenished from week to week. Beyond dinners, I love to make a batch of muffins for easy and quick breakfasts and some Read More
What I Cooked for Dinner Last Week and What I’m Loving Lately
This past week's dinner plan had some pretty tasty meals. And for the past three weeks, we are doing pretty great on this 30 day no eating out challenge. Weekends are tough since we aren't in our weekly routine, so the temptation to eat out is strong, but we have been resisting. Menu planning has helped a TON, and it not only usually healthier than eating out, but also much cheaper. We have one more week to go, though I think we will continue to stick to this as much as we can. Will be sure to Read More
What I Cooked for Dinner Last Week: Weekly Dinner Menu Sept 4-11
Another week, another weekly meal plan! We've been sticking to our no eating out challenge (halfway through) and prepping a menu like this really helps keep us on track. Check out this week's lineup if you need a little dinner inspiration. Fiesta Chicken and Carrot Rice // A recipe from the Skinnytaste One and Done cookbook, this was SO good. You don't even miss the rice, and this is loaded with veggies! It's a little bit of prep, but the dish comes together in a single skillet, cutting Read More
Meal Plan: Week of Aug 29-Sept 4
I've got a new meal planning notepad (it's linked below), and I'm nerdily taking advantage of it and staying strong on our no eating out for 30 days challenge that I talked about last week. Here's what I'm planning: Thursday // Crock pot jambalaya with cauli rice- SO good. Adding some rolls and fruit for the kiddos. Friday // Taco night with rice with all the toppings. Having neighbors over for dessert and a fire (and some vodka ice pops...read more below) Saturday // Carne asada Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of August 22-28
Happy weekend! I did my weekly menu prep, groceries are bought and we are ready to take on a fresh week. Last week, we took an impromptu trip to Michigan for a long weekend, and it was lovely (and nice since I was taking time off from workouts to see if it would help my knee pain from last week). But that said, I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things on the food & fitness front. Plus, Bryce starts his second year of preschool this week, which we are all excited Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of August 15-21
I've got a fresh week of dinner meal ideas lined up, along with my fitness plans for you! Workout wise, I am working through some knee issues. I've had some sharp pain on the side of my right knee here and there lately, almost like a pinched nerve. Last Thursday, I had cut a 20 min Peloton run short, then it was fine on Friday. I decided to try the 10k race I had on the calendar on Saturday, and had to stop at mile 2 (it was an out and back) because my knee started hurting again. It was the Read More
Workout + Meal Plan, Instant Pot Edition: Week of August 8-14
Last week, we were in northern Wisconsin, enjoying some family time. But this week, I am back at it with the weekly workout and meal plan for you guys! In my last meal plan post, I mentioned our friendly domestic debate over which kitchen appliance to add to our arsenal: air fryer or instapot. We committed to trying both first (thanks to our neighbors for letting us borrow them for a test run!). This week, is all about the instapot. Personally, I think this is what we will end up Read More
Workout + Meal Plan: Week of July 25 – July 31
Sweat, sunshine and smiles...doesn't get much better than that! On this week's workout and meal plan: So my husband and I have been eyeing up the instapot and air fryer lately. We only want to purchase one and are trying to decide. So, to settle this domestic debate, we are borrowing them from our friends and trying out a few meals, along with staples like hard boiled eggs, bacon, etc. and making a decision afterwards. This week, we borrowed the air fryer and made donuts (YUM), bacon, hard Read More
