Brace Yourself, Back to School is Here!


Back to School Has Arrived

Are you doing ok? Are you buried under all your Amazon boxes and to do lists.

The first month of school is all about survival. Your kids will need supplies, books and new shoes, which will be destroyed by Christmas. There will be many many forms to sign. The drop off lanes are going to be bonkers as everyone settles back in. YOU need a meal plan.


Our Back to School Meal Plan breaks down an exact menu for you to follow and how to tackle it, so your time in the kitchen is minimal. We even have a grocery list, to make it mindless. This helps you stick to the ingredients you need which will ease confusion and limit waste and unnecessary spending.

We have a 3 week plan that maps out for you what you're making, the grocery list, and how to attack each night to make it as smooth and stress free as possible.

Continue reading on our BLOG: Back To School 3 Week Meal Plan

Our Tips + A 3 Week Meal Plan

Don’t worry. We made a plan for you. It’s three weeks of dinner plans for Monday through Thursday. If you don’t like some of the recipes, fee free to pick and choose what you want to use. We tried to pick things that would allow for it to feel “fresh” but also strategically so that leftovers can be used accordingly.

The Meal Plan we selected is just a road map, but you can plug in different recipes if you think that's what would work best for your family. We also wrote out the grocery list, and a Game Plan to help guide you through the week.

Here is an example of our Week 1 Game Plan. It walks you through the best way to get through the meal so you're efficient and don't waste too much time.

Keep reading on our BLOG: Back To School 3 Week Meal Plan

Tools That Will Make Back to School Cooking Easier

Sheet Pans and roasting pans are a must. We love preparing something the night before or in the morning on a sheet pan and boom it’s ready to go in the oven when you are ready. A large sheet pan is also a great place to make two roast chickens.

We have so many delicious Sheet Pan Recipes for you to try.

Find a perfect budget friendly sheet pan HERE

An Instant Pot can take up a lot of storage space, but it can be a great investment and will save you so much time. An Instant Pot can make a delicious dinner under 60 minutes, or be set in the morning before you leave the house and will have the food waiting when you return. It's a magical device that can help build so much flavor very quickly. We absolutely suggest one if you don't have one. We have SO MANY Instant Pot Recipes for you to try!

Find one under $100 right HERE

An Air Fryer is another device that would take up more space, and we totally hear you. However if you happen to be on the market for something that can help cook things in a healthier way and do so quickly- this is your guy. This is especially handy for any one who has access to an outdoor space, because you can quickly take it outside and keep the smell out there with it.

We obviously have so many delicious Air Fryer Recipes for you to try.

Here is a great budget friendly Air Fryer for anyone looking to try.

Here’s what everyone is Clicking On:

Here are our most clicked recipes in June:

What’s going on our Social

We are always posting on our Instagram, Pinterest, and sometimes on our TikTok when we can figure it out. Make sure you are following if you haven't already.

Also we are proud to announce that we do officially have a YouTube Channel! We have our top 8 classic Cuban recipes for you! Please make sure you describe and watch! We would love to hear what you would want to see next!

Coming Up in August:

We will be back this month to help you get ready for Labor Day!

See you soon!!

xx

Ani and Cristy

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