As much as I love a good casserole, they can get old after a while. So here are 10 of my favorite freezer meals that aren't casseroles! If you’ve spent much time around The Merry Momma (or me in person), you know that I LOVE freezer meals. And I’m constantly making it my … [Read more...]
20 Favorite Kitchen Tools That Make Life Easier
Feeding my family well is a big priority for me (plus one of my favorite hobbies), but as the mom of little kids, I usually don’t have as much time or energy as I’d like. Can you relate?? That’s why I rely on my favorite kitchen tools to help me out! These tools make my work in … [Read more...]
15 Favorite Simple Soup Recipes
Did you know that January is National Soup Month? And I don't know about where you live, but it has been COLD here. Perfect weather for soup! There is nothing I like better for dinner on a cold, dreary winter day than a comforting bowl of steamy, delicious soup. And … [Read more...]
6 Instant Pot Resources – Everything You Need to Get Started
Did you get an Instant Pot for Christmas? Wondering where in the world to even start, or looking for resources to help you make the most of it? I've heard of so many people who leave their Instant Pots in their boxes for months and months because they're too intimidated to … [Read more...]
15 Simple Christmas Cookies & Treats (Festive Without the Fuss!)
I’ve been learning a lot lately about how to resist the pressure to do all the things at Christmas and the urge to compare my efforts to everything I see on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. (Oh, Pinterest!) But there’s one activity I absolutely will not cut out of my list of … [Read more...]
My Best Tips & Tricks for Instant Pot Success
I have a lot of tools and gadgets in my kitchen (I’m kind of addicted), but one of my absolute favorites — hands-down, no question — is my Instant Pot. If you’ve known me very long, I think you’ve probably figured that out by now. In fact, I love it so much… I have two! And I use … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Simplify Your Meal Planning
If you’ve followed The Merry Momma for any length of time, you’ve probably heard me talk about meal planning. A lot. Because I LOVE a good meal plan. And I can get a little excited about the subject. (Some might say too excited. Whatever.) Related Post: How to Create a Meal Plan … [Read more...]
5 Super Simple Ways to Cook Green Beans
We have green beans galore from our garden, which means finding lots of ways to cook them! Here are my top 5 SIMPLE ways to prepare green beans. This time of year, we are always swimming in string beans. I’m not complaining, mind you. Oh no, this means I won’t need to buy a … [Read more...]
50 Ways to Repurpose Leftovers: Waste Less, Save More!
Have you ever cooked a large cut of meat — say, a ham or a roast — and then had so much leftovers you didn’t know what to do with it? (All my large family friends are looking at me like, “No, Lisa, I have no idea what that’s like.”) Has your fridge ever looked like a graveyard … [Read more...]
10 Simple (But Effective) Tips For Super Grilling Success
I have a special treat for you today. I’ve asked my husband, Levon, to share some sweet little nuggets of wisdom in one of his areas of expertise — grilling! Nothing says summer like a good ol’ grill-out, and we do a lot of it. And when I say “we,” I mean Levon, because I … [Read more...]
