Whether you’re facing near-empty grocery stores, weathering a storm, or simply saving money, here are 25 simple pantry meals you can make with what you have on hand. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I … [Read more...]
How to Meal Plan For Your Personality
With as much as I talk about meal planning, do you know why I don't offer pre-made meal plans? Because every mom is different. And, therefore, every mom has different meal plan needs. I’d rather help moms find long-term solutions than offer a short-term bandaid. It’s a “teach … [Read more...]
10 Freezer Meals That AREN’T Casseroles
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...]
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...]
5 Quick & Simple Meals (To Save Time & Energy)
What is one of the most stressful questions faced by busy moms? It’s that question that pops up at least once a day. It’s a question that, between planning, prepping, and actual completion, consumes hours of our week. Sometimes it’s easy to answer, and sometimes we’re at a … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of Regular Family Dinners
Family dinners are not always easy to make a reality, but their payoffs are enormous. Here are 7 ways they will profoundly impact your family dynamic. What if I told you there was one simple practice you could incorporate into your family’s day that has been statistically … [Read more...]
