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Weekly meal plan: Easy no-fuss Labor Day dinner ideas + meals for the rest of the week

by Kate Etue | Sep 4, 2020 | Meal Plan, Recipes

Just a head’s up: this weekend is Labor Day. It’s not exactly like we’re taking a break from anything to celebrate, but I’m always up for a chance to grill out. So, this week’s meal plan gives you some ideas for a simple Labor Day with...

Weekly Meal Plan: 5 vacation-style dinner ideas to make right at home.

by Lisa Barnes | Jul 31, 2020 | Meal Plan, Recipes

One of my favorite things about vacation is eating. This summer, we have had to postpone or cancel our planned vacations like everyone else, but I realized that doesn’t mean we have to cancel the food. Intrigued? Well this week’s meal plan is focused on...

5 of our favorite Trader Joe’s summer barbecue picks, because summer is definitely not canceled

by Christina Refford | Jul 14, 2020 | Shopping Finds

It’s officially barbecue season! Which means that I’ll be hitting my local Trader Joe’s to grab some of their latest summer barbecue picks for all the outdoor meals we will be having. Because it’s just too darned hot to turn on the oven, and...

Weekly Meal Plan: 5 easy summer dinners the whole family will eat

by Kate Etue | Jul 13, 2020 | Meal Plan, Recipes

Grab your pen and grocery list, because this week’s meal plan is ready! This week I’m embracing the hot summer weather, with cool, easy summer dinners. I’m trying to think of lighter meals that won’t make you feel bleh (you know) after eating them,...

10 easy backyard camping recipes, from breakfast to dessert, that give you a taste of the great outdoors in your own yard.

by Kate Etue | Jun 17, 2020 | Recipes, Tips + Tricks

It’s a bummer for those of us who love camping in the warmer months, but it looks like we’ll need to be camping in our backyards this year and thus, making use of some backyard camping recipes to keep things fun. For a little background, National Parks are...