How to Stock Your Freezer in Four Hours or Less Blog Post
Over the weekend, my mom and I prepped 16 freezer meals in less than four hours (including clean-up!). We planned the big freezer meal day because my third baby is…
Twenty-Five Freezer Meals That Don’t Require Any Cooking Ahead of Time Blog Post
Here are 25 freezer meals that don’t require any cooking ahead of time. That’s right. NO COOKING. Simply combine the meats, vegetables, sauces and spices, and freeze!
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe Blog Post
This is THE BEST recipe for slow cooker cinnamon applesauce. It’s so delicious and so easy to make. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do all…
Five ways to keep up with New Leaf Wellness Blog Post
I’ve been blogging up a storm over here. In the last two weeks, I’ve written: DIY fabric jar covers Five chicken crockpot recipes You know you’re 30 when… Freezer-friendly carrot…
Easy ways to save money at the grocery store Blog Post
Here are five easy ways to save money at the grocery store – no coupons required! I’ll admit that I’m horrible at couponing. I clip coupons that come in the…
Summer dinner ideas Blog Post
Looking for summer dinner ideas? Here’s what my family ate for dinner in July…plus links to the recipes! Moms are always asking me what we eat, and how I manage…
Freezer-to-microwave breakfast burritos Blog Post
This is it! Your solution to busy mornings when you don’t have time for breakfast: Freezer-to-Microwave Breakfast Burritos. Use this recipe to quickly and easily make 16 burritos for your…
Chicken broccoli cheese casserole recipe Blog Post
Let me set the record straight: Fat does not make you fat. And that’s a pretty darn good thing because the Ritz cracker topping on this chicken broccoli cheese casserole…
How to organize a freezer meal swap Blog Post
Here’s the nitty-gritty of a freezer meal swap: I make five batches of the same meal. Five other moms do the same thing and we swap. Genious! Here’s everything you need to know to organize a super successful swap of your own…
Meal plan for two weeks and only grocery shop once Blog Post
My husband and I have been planning and shopping for a week’s worth of meals at a time for quite a while now. Two months ago, the thought, “We should plan TWO weeks at once” entered my mind. So simple. Yet, so ingenious. Here’s everything you need to know to test it out. It will save you time and money and help your family eat healthier too!
Slow Cooker Sausage Spinach Tomato Soup Recipe Blog Post
This is one of my top 3 soup recipes of all-time. It ranks right up there with my Italian Wedding Soup and my Mother-in-law’s famous Meatball Minestrone. The best part about this soup is that it is super easy to make because it cooks in your slow cooker! Read the recipe…
Cookbook GIVEAWAY for national frozen food day Blog Post
To help you celebrate this national holiday in a HEALTHY way, I’m giving away FIVE copies of my cookbook, ’15-Minute Freezer Recipes.’ You can read all about my cookbook and how I prep easy freezer meals in this post. Giveaway is closed.
Slow Cooker Beef, Lime & Cilantro Chili Blog Post
My Slow Cooker Beef, Lime & Cilantro chili is delicious twist on the typical beef chili recipe. The lime flavor is subtle, but it adds something special to the recipe and it tenderizes the beef to the point that it melts in your mouth. This is the perfect, easy recipe for a busy day!
Homemade freezer meal 101 Blog Post
Once you get the hang of freezer cooking, I know you’ll be hooked. Freezer meals will save you time and money, and help your family to eat healthier. Planning freezer meals in advance also means you won’t be buying meats and produce that go to waste. Here’s all the info you need to start making easy, healthy freezer meals at home!
Slow Cooker Turkey Black Bean Chili Blog Post
Here’s a quick, homemade meal that I know your family will love: slow cooker turkey black bean chili. You can throw it together in the morning or freeze it for a morning when you can’t afford to open cans and get messy.