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18 Slow Cooker Dinners the Kids Will Actually Eat

March 23 by Natalie

I love crockpot and slow cooker dinners but my kids often find them too mushy and boring - can't wait to give some of these a try. Esp. the lasagna!

The slow cooker is one of the most-used tools in my kitchen. I love being able to throw a meal together in advance and not have to attempt chopping vegetables while holding a small child (or fending one off at my feet). Not every kid feels the way I do about the slow cooker, and I can understand why. Some slow cooker meals come out looking like a pile of unrecognizable mush (especially those that go from freezer to slow cooker- time-savers don't always look appetizing). Not to worry, … [Read more...]

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30 Minute Dinners- A Weekly Meal Plan For Busy Families

May 20 by Natalie

This is a brilliantly system for easy family meal planning - post has lots of 30 min. meal ideas for each theme day too!

Need some dinner inspiration? I am always looking for something new to put on the table without too much fuss. The months transitioning from spring to summer can get pretty hectic, what with end-of-school activities, graduations, weddings, outdoor sports and more. Implementing an easy weekly meal rotation could be just the thing to keep you sane when you're on a crazy schedule. I've created a dinner plan with five meal categories- quesadillas, salads, frittatas, skillet meals and pizzas- and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Meal Planning, Natalie, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: 30 minute meals, dinner help, dinner ideas, easy meals, fast meals, meal planning, meal planning help, meal planning ideas, meal planning schedule, meal planning template, quick and easy dinners, weekly meal plan

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