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The Ultimate Weeknight Dinner Strategy for Stay-at-Home Moms

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:22:10 +0000

Source: Pexels Between managing schedules, handling homework, and keeping the household running, stay-at-home moms know that dinner can feel like the final boss battle of the day. The good news? You don’t need complicated recipes or hours of prep time to feed your family well. What you need is a formula: a set of reliable […]

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12 Freezer Meal Ideas for School Nights

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:43:41 +0000

Is your home a whirlwind of after-school activities, homework, and weekday chores? Taking the time to cook balanced meals can naturally slip through the cracks. Rather than add to the stress of the week, you can plan nutritious freezer meals in advance, so they’re always ready to go. Setting aside a few hours a week […]

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The Best Time-Saving Meal Planning App: Plan to Eat Review

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:34:15 +0000

Buying every meal app to find which one will help you get and stay organized is not something any of us have time to do. We have daily to do lists to accomplish and kids to care for, so knowing which meal plan will help you stay organized and stay on budget is the key. […]

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60-Day Fitness Plan for Moms: Workouts and Healthy Meal Plans

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:36:08 +0000

Lagging energy, feeling like we are losing ourselves while running to stay balanced each day at home-these are pretty common issues all moms face and feel on a daily basis. I was really feeling lost in the midst of motherhood. My health was not even on my to-do list each day. It was survival mode […]

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Stay-at-Home Mom Meals That Are Easy

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:22:08 +0000

Meal planning is part of my full time job as a mom. Taking care of the home means planning healthy meals into our days. It helps us get take out less. This saves money. In this time of rising prices, a good meal planning system like these stay-at-home mom meals that are easy, is so […]

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Meal Planning Simplified: 8 Weeks of Dinner Meal Plans

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:28:36 +0000

Back when the kids were little, I was not a pro at meal planning. It took me some time to get a system down. When you get a meal planning system that works for your family, it makes life so much simpler. I used to dread being asked “What’s for dinner?” Meal Planning Simplified, gives […]

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Meal Delivery Service Comparison: Which is Best?

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 02:08:19 +0000

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessica} A meal delivery service can be a great option for those struggling to regularly get to the grocery store or for those who want to get […]

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Meal Planning Made Simple

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:00:41 +0000

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessie} The kids are back to school and the holidays will be here before we know it. Fall sports and recreational activities are gearing up, and life […]

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7 Favorite Crock Pot Recipes & Freezer Storage Tip

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:47:00 +0000

Crock pot or Slow Cooker, whatever you call it, it is essential to an organized mom! (Ok, there are some who may be able to make a home-cooked meal from scratch every night because they are just THAT GOOD at this mom/wife thing, but I need the crock pot!) I put together 7 favorite crock pot […]

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Make Leftovers New

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:51:00 +0000

When you live on a budget, groceries need to stretch. Make leftovers new with these 7 tips to stretch your grocery budget farther. You know that chicken broccoli skillet recipe on the back of the condensed cream of broccoli soup can? I made it for my family, but I was not feeling like eating […]

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