Hi, Reader, New year, new meal planning! I've rounded up 10 of my tried-and-true family meal planning articles full of tips and ideas for all meals โ it can seriously save your sanity in 2026. No more 5 o'clock dinner panic or scrambling through the pantry! These are the same strategies I use to feed my crew without losing my mind. ๐ฝ๏ธ Let's make this year delicious and stress-free! โจ Some Great Meal Planning Articles (with recipes & downloads!) I know every family needs help with the busyness...
6 days agoย โขย 2 min read
Hi, Reader, I hope you had a beautiful Christmas holiday and are excited for what the new year may bring! ๐ Don't worry if you're tired of cooking or just ready to rest as we end 2025 โ New Year's Eve doesn't have to mean complicated cooking! I've rounded up 10 easy, family-friendly party foods that'll have everyone coming back for seconds. Think finger foods, dips, and fun bites the kids can help make. ๐ฅณ These recipes are perfect for entertaining without the stress - because you deserve to...
13 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Make Christmas morning stress-free with these 10 crowd-pleasing brunch recipes! ๐ From make-ahead French toast bakes to a stunning breakfast charcuterie board, I've got everything you need to feed your family without missing the magic. My crustless quiche and eggs Florentine are total lifesavers, plus there's gingerbread scones and chai tea for cozy vibes. โ Let's make this Christmas delicious! โจ 10 Christmas Brunch Recipes Piles of fresh fruit, flakey croissants, and buttery...
16 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Christmas is almost here, and I've got a few ideas for a very special holiday meal. I've rounded up 10 of my absolute favorite recipes perfect for your holiday table - from glazed ham to decadent sides and desserts that'll have everyone asking for seconds. These are the dishes my family requests every single year! โจ Click through to grab all the recipes and make this Christmas delicious. Happy holiday cooking! ๐
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21 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader, The holidays are here, and I've been busy in the kitchen creating magic for my family! From cinnamon caramel corn with white chocolate to gingerbread cinnamon rolls that'll make your house smell amazing, I'm sharing 10 of our absolute favorite festive recipes. There's everything from s'mores hot chocolate bombs to a showstopping Christmas cheese board! โจ You can also find lots of seasonally festive recipes for pies, cookies, and gingerbread here: 19 Best Holiday Pie Recipes 75+...
28 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader, ๐ The holidays are almost here, and I've rounded up my 10 favorite Christmas cookie and treat recipes perfect for gift-giving! From classic sugar cookies to chocolate peppermint bark, these family-tested goodies have saved me countless times when I need impressive (but easy!) gifts. Your family, friends, neighbors and teachers will love them! ๐ชโจ And be sure to check out my 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for fun things I (and my family) recommend as gifts for the whole family! 10 Fabulous...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Hello Reader, The busy season has begun! I hope you had a peace-filled and delicious Thanksgiving holiday and are as excited as I am about the Christmas baking that can now officially start! I was craving a cookie baking session so I made up cookie trays... And then decided to put all of the recipes into one ebook so you can bake along with me! Just sign up for the digital cookie book and it will be sent right to you! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! I hope you join me in some holiday cookie baking fun! ๐
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy Day After Thanksgiving! Or The Best Leftover Day, as I like to call it. ๐ Are you staring at containers of Thanksgiving leftovers? Same! But it actually makes me love this food-focused holiday even more โ cook once, eat for days, right? No worries, though, because I've got you covered! From cozy Turkey Pot Pie to sweet Cranberry Orange Bread, these recipes will transform your leftovers into dishes your family will actually request. My kids devoured the Turkey Taquitos last...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader, I hope you're enjoying the buildup to Thanksgiving as much as I am! ๐ฆ But I also hope you know that Thanksgiving prep doesn't have to be stressful when you tackle it ahead of time! I've rounded up 10 make-ahead recipes that'll save your sanity, from dry brining the turkey to even-better-made-ahead pumpkin cheesecake to some favorite sides. Let's make this your easiest (and most enjoyable) Thanksgiving yet! ๐ฅงโจ 10 Prep-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes Grab your turkey, get it thawed out,...
about 2 months agoย โขย 1 min read