IT SNOWED! I know some people are so excited by snow, but I am just not one of those people. I mean, there are elements ahout it I like… but it’s just a lot of… wet. BUT, it did spur some Christmas decorating and I am not regretting it! one bit!

Monday

Leftovers

Tuesday

BBQ Chicken Tostadas

We didn’t get to these last week, so they’re up for this week!

Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Wednesday

Skinny Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Skinny M’s

Thursday

Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

I whip this recipe up in a skillet, Cook the bacon and dice, then cook the brussels in the bacon juices, and finally I add turkey summer sausage to it for more protein.

Grass Fed Girl

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

I never know!

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This is such an exciting week for our little family because we are taking our oldest two to their first concert, Taylor Swift! So, we will only be in town for a couple of days this week, so as to not leave you hanging I rounded up some tasty meals for you to try!

Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

I will be making this one before we leave, except minus the cilantro because my husband is not a fan at all. Otherwise, looks delicious!

Joyful Healthy Eats

Quick and Easy Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

East Drink Paleo

One Pot Paleo Sausage and Slaw

Fox and Briar

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Last week, a friend of mine, Angela, made a request for this week’s Menu Planning Monday and I was so happy to oblige because the idea was brilliant! Many of us are in the season of Spring sports, after-school activities, and late nights, and having dinners to take on-the-go so that our families are still getting a decent meal in while out and about is just plain nice. SO! This week I have compiled a list of dinners that can be taken to-go to hopefully make those busy nights easier!

1. Taco Pop Tarts 

If mine turn out half this good I will call these a huge win! I love how “handheld” these are and I think our kids would get a kick out of eating them.

Babble

2, DIY Instant Noodle Cups 

I love this idea! You can basically put any dinner in a to-go container, grab a plastic fork and off you go. It would be even nicer not to have dishes to keep track of, so I would even go so far as to find disposable containers for dinners like these…Or not! I suppose I can wash a few dishes…

Kitchn

3. Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches

Make this recipe even easier by buying pre-cooked meatballs. Wrap in some tin foil and there you go.

Home Cooking Memories

4. Ground Turkey Freezer Burritos

Basically, you can make any burrito combination this way, freeze, and then grab and go.

5. Mini Martha Stewart Meatloaves

Love this idea! Mini meals in a cupcake liner. Brilliant!

Dashing Dish

6. Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos

Same idea as the burritos; wrap in tin foil and go! You could even dip these in those mini 100 calorie guacamole packs. YUM! I would use wheat tortillas and the Greek yogurt cream cheese.

Lil Luna

7. Spaghetti and Meatball Bites

These might be a tad messy…. but maybe you can also put these in the cupcake liners, grab a few napkins and call it a day? Again, to make it easier, pre-cooked meatballs! I’d also use veggie/protein spaghetti to add a few more nutrients.

Delish

8. Keto Pigs in a Blanket

I am very intrigued by this one… Or, if not caring about Keto, just wrap in crescent rolls and bake!

Keto in Pearls

9. Mac and Cheese Cupcakes

I think my kids would be all-in for these… You can make it healthier by using protein/veggie pasta and wheat bread crumbs

The Suburban Mom

10. Ham and Cheese Sliders

Cucina De Yung

Thanks for the request, Angela! I hope some of these work for you, and anyone else looking. If anyone ever has a specific request, please ask! I am happy to help!

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We had such a wonderful weekend celebrating our sweet boy turning six! Now only if the weather would cooperate and stay nice so we could go out and play!

Monday

BBQ Chicken Tostadas

Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Tuesday

Red Beans and Rice in the Slow Cooker

I will be subbing cauliflower rice

A Pinch of Healthy

Wednesday

Light Crockpot Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bowls

I am going to serve this over cauliflower rice

Julie’s Eats and Treats

Thursday

Leftovers

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Pickin’ through the pantry…

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I wrote this menu before we left for our trip, so I don’t have much else new to say other than I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

Monday

Returning home from our trip… We will probably grab something

Tuesday

Mexican Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Skillet

Recipe Runner

Wednesday

Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken and Veggies

Carlsbad Cravings

Thursday

One Skillet Cashew Chicken Stirfry

Eat Yourself Skinny

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

I never know!

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This weekend we had beautiful weather and I cannot tell you how happy it made me! I was ready for Spring about three months ago. Bring on the sunshine!

Don’t forget to check out the weekly Lunch Love Puzzles below and I hope you have a great week!

Monday

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

I may use ground turkey for this, or just extra lean ground beef, and will also keep out all heat for the kids.

PaleOMG

Tuesday

Crock Pot Low-Carb Un-Stuffed Cabbage Roll Soup

This is a family favorite!

Sugar-free Mom

Wednesday

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup!

Thursday

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas 

I love a dish that doesn’t require many dishes afterward!

Life Made Simple

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

I am just never sure

Answers from the Lunch Love Puzzles from last week:

You are the Benny the Jet to my Sandlot

You are the tic tac to my toe

And this week’s puzzles.. any guesses?!

To see them all throughout the week, follow me HERE.

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This past week has been so productive and I cannot wait to share with you all what I have been up to! But until then, here are some meals to hopefully make your week just a little easier. Below are also this week’s Lunch Love Puzzles. Any guesses?! To see them all, follow me HERE and see them every weekday on my Instagram stories.

Monday

Leftovers

We had a weekend full of food and it’s time to eat it up.

Tuesday

White Beans with Sausage and Spinach 

Mmmm this is a good one! I usually use 2 lbs of turkey sausage for this one.

It’s My Side of Life

Wednesday

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos 

I lighten this one up by using reduced-fat or Greek cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and wheat tortillas, and I keep all heat out for the kiddos.

Creme da la Crumb

Thursday

Grilled Chicken Margherita 

I have not tried this one before, but I love every single ingredient in it!

Creme de la Crumb

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

The World May Never Know…

(Is that saying from a movie? I can’t place it….”

Answers from the Lunch Love Puzzles from last week: 

You are the honey nut to my cheerios

You are the John to my Poke- Uhhh-Haunt-U.S. (Pocahantus)

This week’s puzzles… Any guesses?!

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We had a wonderful weekend filled with sports, parties and family time, and we are now ready for another week. Something fun I thought I would start doing is sharing the puzzles I put in my husband’s lunches every day with you! I recently started posting these on Instagram under the “stories” section every day, and people seem to be liking them, so I thought I would share here, too. So! If you want to see all of them, go HERE. Otherwise, I will include one or two here for you to guess. If you think you know it, guess in the comments!

Monday

7 Can Chicken Taco Soup

I love how easy this one is! I don’t use canned chicken, but instead just boil a couple of breasts and shred in my mixer. I think I will actually double this and freeze a batch for later.

Together as Family

Tuesday

Leftovers

Wednesday

Cupcakes and Kale Chips

This is one of my daughter’s all-time favorite meals.

BBQ Chicken Tostada

Thursday

Kielbasa, Pepper, Onion, and Potato Hash 

I will be using sweet potatoes for this, and will also add an over-easy egg on top. YUM!

The Two Bite Club

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Okay! Here are the puzzles I include in my husband’s lunches… Any guesses?!

Leftovers, take-out, randoms…

Let’s hear ’em!

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This week I get to go be with my family and home-town friends! I am beyond excited about this. So, I won’t be cooking much this week, but thought I would leave you with a few tried-and-true recipes to get you by!

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos 

These are really good! I use light cream cheese or the Greek cream cheese, mozzarella, wheat tortillas, and I keep anything hot out of it.

Creme De La Crumb

Million Dollar Spaghetti

I made this a long time ago and we all loved it! I completely forgot about it, but want to make it very soon! I do remember I used nonfat cottage cheese, reduced fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

TGIF

Kielbasa, Pepper, Onion, and Potato Hash 

This is one of my favorites! I use sweet potatoes and roast them in the oven and then add them in the end.

The Two Bite Club

I hope you all have a fabulous week!

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Ahhh! The week before Christmas! How are you all feeling? Ready?! I’m not!

Monday

Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad

I love everything in this salad! For the kiddos, I will likely separate everything out on their plates.

Cafe Delites

Tuesday

7 Can Chicken Taco Soup 

I have made this several times and we ALL enjoy it! I use shredded chicken or ground turkey/beef instead of the canned chicken, and it’s a hit!

Side: Cornbread muffins

Together as Family

Wednesday

Leftovers!

Thursday

Dump-and-Bake Skinny Chicken Parmesan Casserole

I have realized I don’t make a lot of casseroles. This one looks very tasty!

Side: a bagged green salad

The Seasoned Mom

Friday

This is our little family’s Christmas Eve, so I think we will do something easy.

Saturday/Sunday

Off to Pullman we go for a long weekend!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

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