I'm so excited to share this week's meal plan with you! If you're new around here, welcome! And if you've been following along, you know how much I believe in the power of having a plan. It doesn't have to be fancy or complicated — just knowing what's for dinner can save you so much stress (and money!). One thing that's made a huge difference for me is doing a single bigger prep session before the week starts. When I knock out all my breads, chop my veggies, and do what I can

I'm so excited to share this week's meal plan with you. If you're new around here, welcome! And if you've been following along, you know how much I believe in the power of having a plan. It doesn't have to be fancy or complicated—just knowing what's for dinner can save you so much stress (and money!). When I sit down and map out our meals for the week, I'm not just planning food. I'm eliminating that 4pm panic of "what's for dinner?!" I'm keeping our family out of the drive-t

These Cheeseburger Bombs combine all the flavors you love from a classic burger. Savory ground beef, melted cheese, all wrapped up in soft, pillowy homemade dough! Why Homemade Dough Makes All the Difference I'll be honest with you—when I first started making these, I was tempted to reach for those refrigerated biscuit tubes. They're convenient, sure. But once you experience the difference homemade dough makes, there's really no going back. Store-bought dough often contains a

Can we just take a moment to appreciate a solid dinner plan? There's something so comforting about knowing exactly what's for dinner this week—no more 4pm panic, no more staring blankly into the fridge hoping inspiration strikes. Just simple, delicious meals that your family will actually eat (and maybe even ask for seconds!) This week's lineup is full of cozy favorites and easy wins. We're talking creamy, savory chicken dishes, homemade buns that make everything better, and

You know what I love about meal planning? It takes the hardest part of dinner off your plate before you even step into the kitchen. You're not scrambling at 5pm trying to figure out what's possible with random ingredients. You're not defaulting to takeout because the mental load of deciding feels like too much. You already have your answer—and that changes everything. That's what this weekly menu is all about. Taking that decision fatigue completely off your shoulders so you

You made it through week one of 2026—that's huge! Whether you cooked every single meal or just a few, you are proving to yourself that homemade is doable. And that's the whole point. This isn't about being perfect; it's about building momentum, one dinner at a time. Week two is all about keeping that rhythm going. Because here's what I've learned feeding my family of seven: the hardest part isn't the cooking itself—it's the mental load of figuring out what to make. When you e

There's something about the new year that makes us want to reset, isn't there? Maybe you're looking at your bank statement and cringing at how much went to doordash in December. Or maybe you're just tired of the cycle—ordering takeout because you're exhausted, then feeling guilty about what your family ate, then being too overwhelmed to change it. Here's the thing: you don't need a complete kitchen overhaul or a perfect pantry to make a real difference this year. What you nee

The week of December 15-21 is all about finding those pockets of peace in the midst of the holiday hustle. While our social feeds and businesses might be buzzing with festive energy, I'm choosing to protect our evenings around the table—keeping dinners simple so we can actually sit down together and enjoy this season. This week's menu leans heavily on one-pot meals and crockpot dinners that practically cook themselves, giving me more time to wrap gifts with little helpers, re

There's something magical about serving soup in an edible bowl. Maybe it's the way little hands reach for warm, crusty bread to soak up every last bit of creamy chowder. Or how a simple weeknight meal suddenly feels like a cozy restaurant experience—right at your own kitchen table. This Chicken Corn Chowder is everything a comfort food recipe should be: hearty enough to satisfy hungry appetites, simple enough for a Tuesday night, and made entirely from real ingredients you ca

This week feels like we're entering into the thick of the holiday season—the house is buzzing with excited kids, there are gifts to wrap, activities to attend, and somehow it feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. But in the middle of all this beautiful chaos, I'm reminding myself (and you!) that the dinner table is where we get to pause. Even if it's just for thirty minutes, even if the meal is simple, showing up together matters more than everything being perfect