The last couple of weeks have been extra busy for me with two (different) school fundraisers to help with, a birthday party to plan and just regular life! One of the school fundraisers included a cake walk and being that I love to bake and decorate cakes of course I had to sign up. My son's ...
Chicken, Chicken, Chicken….no more!
For those of you who are old enough to know the reference, no this is not a version of "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" as Jan says from The Brady Bunch (although I totally had that voice in my head when I was typing!), but I'm talking about the rut we get into making the same things over and over for ...
Less Stress Holidays: Stock Your Freezer!
Whew! Thanksgiving is over and for many that means we're speeding our way on to December for a rush of holiday activites, shopping and excitment. Or extra stress! Way back when I started meal planning one of my big motivations during the holidays was to spend less time in the kitchen making meals ...
Meal Plan Magic Holiday Style: Potlucks & Gifts from the Kitchen
For most, the holidays means time spent with family and friends. It's the time of year that we reflect on what means the most to us and celebrating with those that are dear to us is often a highlight. But when it comes to thinking about the food it can mean some big stress if you're not careful! ...
Meal Plan Magic Holiday Style! Baking 101
Not to put the pressure on but the holidays will be here before we know it. Now, don’t start freaking out right now and think “Oh my! I’ll never be able to get everything done that I want to!”. It’s a familiar mantra that many of us tell ourselves each year. No matter what holiday you celebrate, ...
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