Category: Meal Planning
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August in the Midwest: A Season of Flavor, Harvest, and Preservation
There’s something enchanting about August here in the Midwest. It feels like we’re living between two worlds—one where summer still lingers with its hot, sticky nights, and another where cooler evenings slip in, reminding us that fall is on its way. It’s a month of balance, of transition, and of abundance. By this time of… Read more
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Cucumbers Everywhere: A Simple Summer Salad
If there’s one thing a Midwest garden can do in the height of summer, it’s overwhelm you with cucumbers. Don’t get me wrong—I love a crisp pickle as much as anyone, but after jars and jars of them, sometimes you just want something different. And when the cucumbers are rolling in by the basketful, with… Read more
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Garden-Fresh Habits: How Meal Planning & Growing Our Own Food Changed the Game
Let’s talk about that Meal Planning project we started. You know the one. The big plan to get organized, eat healthier, save money, and reduce that daily stress of asking, “What’s for dinner?” Well… it’s still going, and honestly, it’s been such a game changer. Now, let’s be real — we don’t use the meal… Read more
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Off to a Good Start in 2025: Mastering Meal Planning
One of the first things I’ve crossed off my 2025 to-do list is something I’ve been trying to tackle for years: meal planning. And let me tell you, it feels like a major win already. Now, before you picture a perfectly curated Pinterest-worthy system, let me set the record straight—this is nothing fancy. My journey… Read more