These convenience products at Trader Joe’s are easy on your budget and made with simple, healthy ingredients.I was first exposed to Trader Joe's [TJ's] when I was in grad school in Cleveland, Ohio. My roommate and I would make a date out of it and spend a few quality … [Read more...]
5 No-Recipe Meals I’m Loving Right Now
It’s been about 6 months since I last mentioned no-recipe meals. I fell off the bandwagon with my planned monthly round-up. You could say life got in the way. Or two boys under two did [in a good way]. Anyhow, I’m bringing my favorite style of cooking back to life by sharing 5 … [Read more...]
Don’t Stress Over School Lunch [+ Joey’s Favorite Lunches]
Let me preface this post by saying the school year is stressful enough on parents and kids, and food shouldn’t have to be part of that equation. But more often than not it is. So I’m keeping it real and letting you know there’s a simple way to tackle school lunch stressors: give … [Read more...]
Simple Shredded Chicken [Plus 5 Meal Ideas]
Whether it's stuffed in tacos, topped on salad greens, or baked in casseroles, a batch of this simple shredded chicken will help make mealtime happen in minutes!Shredded chicken hits my weekly menu once if not twice a week. I usually bake a big batch of shredded chicken … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Shop with a Grocery List [+ my weekly list]
Before kids, the grocery store was sort of like my casual walk in the park before or after a busy workday. Grocery shopping relaxed me. I would go almost every day to see my friends in the produce section or meat case. Now with kids, relaxation looks more like a bubble bath or … [Read more...]
