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Menu Plan Monday {Whole30 Week 2 + Week 1 Lessons}

March 11, 2013

Whole30 week 1 is done! It wasn't easy, but taking on the challenge alongside my husband made it much better. Aren't adventures always better when they're shared? Here's what I learned during our Whole30 Week 1: Eating whole foods means more … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday: Whole30 Week 1

March 4, 2013

Menu Plan

I got a little giggle out of the image that's always at the top of these Menu Plan Monday posts. While the food looks yummy, it's definitely not what we'll be eating this week. My husband and I have decided to tackle some inflammation/potential food … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday: Buying Ahead

February 25, 2013

Menu Plan

Lately I've been in a mode where I menu plan then grocery shop. Makes sense, right? Make a plan, make a list, buy the stuff on the list. This week I had almost enough to pull off a full week's menu plan. We still needed a few things from the grocery … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday

February 18, 2013

Menu Plan

Last week's plan to speed up dinner prep was a raving success. Knowing that dinner was semi-prepped before cooking time was a huge relief for me. It was really motivating! This week I was focused on making things with ingredients we already had … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday: Speeding Up Dinner Prep

February 11, 2013

Menu Plan

Is dinnertime crazy at your house? Is it a rush to get dinner in the oven, skillet, or wherever you're cooking it? No matter how calm the day is, things seem to go a little crazy when it's time to get dinner ready. This week I'm focused on speeding … [Read more...]

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