I’m That Mom on a Bike

Most mornings, I can be found putting on makeup and lacing up some ugly MTB shoes with SPD cleats. Usually, I do this before my toddler are ever awake. I then ride to work with the sun coming up. It’s the best part of my morning. No car, no university parking congestion, no emissions. Just […]

How’d we do? February Meal Planning Run-Down

February went especially well despite some challenging situations. We were required to pony up more money for preschool (summer) program fees. Which I absolutely do NOT mind doing but it was hard after the big property tax hit, increased pre-tax deductions for dependent care from my check, waiting for reimbursement, and then finding out, indeed, […]

Crock Pot Marinara to Blow Your Mind!

I hate to say a recipe can change your life but I have and I won’t stop. I made this recipe using simple ingredients you can buy at Aldi exclusively if you so choose. It will be better than most sauces on the market and will cost far less (as you will see). Even if […]

Cheesy Chicken and noodle slow cooker soup

I’m keeping up with my recipes. Today, let’s go through one of the simplest soups you can make with a few ingredients you usually have on hand (maybe minus the parm and heavy cream). It’s also a really affordable recipe you can buy with aldi-only ingredients! Recipe: 6 cups of chicken broth or chicken stock […]

Loaded Potato Soup

If you followed my chicken tutorial, you’re aware just how awesome chickens are for generating stock. Whether you’ve done that or you plan to use pre-made stock, one soup you will for sure want to create is this delicious potato and cream-based soup. You will make it in a crock pot so anyone can […]

Working Mom Meal Hacks: Game-Changing Chicken

The easiest thing in my arsenal is a roast chicken. I make it at least 2 times a month at our house. A 5-6 pound bird is best in my experience for a family meal with some leftovers. If you don’t care for leftovers, a smaller bird will work! Leftovers of a basic […]

How to Grocery Shop Like a Baller on a Budget

Grocery shopping is the bane of my existence. My husband is a stay-at-home-parent these days (on the job market) but he’s not a cook. Also, grocery shopping is not his game – it’s really hard to effectively grocery shop for meal prep if you are cooking-averse. Instead, I have elected to pay for some […]

Peripherals and Tools: What You Need to Rock Meal Prep

Ever since we started meal prep, my opinions about handy peripherals has changed. However, I can say that for less than $500.00, you can purchase essentials to make your life so much easier. And probably after 2-3 months, what you save in meal prep, you will pay it all off! Thus, if you can get […]

Incredibly Easy Loaded Mashed Potatoes

These potatoes are a must-have in our house for any large holiday meal (and then sometime in between). They are rich, thick, and incredibly cleaning. Also indulgent! These are not health food but they are good. I’ve combined recipes over time with these and find they suit my needs perfectly. These also make a large […]