Real Mom Nutrition
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Here are five mistakes to avoid when meal planning–and what do to instead to have success! This post was written in partnership with Healthy Family Project. Is meal planning something that sounds good in theory? Something you’ve dabbled with but always ditched? Something you figure is better suited to other, more organized moms–the kind with …
You CAN (finally) get your recipes organized! Here’s how to make a recipe binder that’s neat, organized, and easy to use. Some people are all tech in the kitchen, using apps to manage their recipes and happily cooking straight from their phone or tablet screen. Then there are people like me, who can’t make something …
Taking care of everyone–but yourself? Here are some ideas for food prep for moms so you can feed yourself well too! This post was written in partnership with Healthy Family Project. You packed lunch boxes last night, flipped pancakes for your kids this morning, and prepped healthy after-school snacks. Meanwhile, YOU nibbled a cold, leftover …
Having a food plan can help you be smarter about grocery shopping and feel more prepared. Here are five free printables to help! There’s a lot of uncertainty around food right now: what’s available, where to get it, and how much to buy. There are also worries around money, with a lot of people tightening …
Yes, ALDI has wine! Here’s everything you need to know about buying wine at ALDI (plus how to create a build-your-own mimosa bar that’s fun and affordable!). Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! Even ALDI super fans have what my friend calls “ALDI A-Ha Moments”. Discovering they carry affordable organic milk and eggs? …
Buying a share of a cow or hog can save money and time (and you’ll know exactly where your meat came from!). Here’s what you need to know about buying meat in bulk. For several years, I’ve purchased beef in bulk from local farmers here in Central Ohio. And a few years ago, I started …
If assembling meals for the freezer seems daunting, try this twist on freezer meals. It streamlines dinner prep and saves your sanity! Hi there — I’m Regan, a registered dietitian, host of the This Unmillennial Life podcast, friend of Sally’s, and long-time Real Mom Nutrition reader/super fan. I’ve been reading Sally’s blog for ages, and over …
New to buying fish at ALDI? Here’s what they have to offer–plus some good news about their commitment to sustainability. Thanks to ALDI for sponsoring this post! I fancy myself something of an ALDI guru, so imagine my shock when a friend reached out recently via email with a pretty simple question: “What can you …
Get organized and lose the “what’s for dinner” stress! Grab a free meal planning worksheet that puts your grocery list and menu planning all in one place. Meal planning is a gift that keeps on giving. Spending ten minutes on it at the beginning of the week means no more 5:30 “what’s-for-dinner??” angst. A crucial …
New to shopping at ALDI or need some ideas of what to buy? Here’s a healthy grocery list for ALDI! Thank you to ALDI for sponsoring this post! I have become something of an ALDI Guru in my community. People come up to me randomly on the sidelines of the youth soccer field or at …
If your produce goes bad too quickly, find out how to store fruits and vegetables the right way with this free printable you can post on your fridge! Every buy a bundle of asparagus or pint of berries with the best intentions–only to find them in the depths of the fridge a week later, mushy, limp, …
If you’re trying to eat less sugar but want to avoid artificial ingredients, steer clear of these products with artificial sweeteners–you may be surprised where fake sweeteners are hidden! Wouldn’t it be nice if food manufacturers reduced the sugar in their products by making them less sweet–instead of dumping in artificial sweeteners? Is that too much to …
