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10 Meals to Make Now and Freeze for Later

Updated: Jun 23, 2019



Hey hey,

Dinner time can be quite hectic during the colder months. Cooped up all day and don't get me started on the witching hour, I swear it is 1000% worse during the cold winter months. So this mama is getting prepared with lots of busy boxes and crafts to pull out (more on that later) and packing the freezer with yummy homemade meals that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are 10 that you can make now and double up on the recipe to freeze another for later. Don't forget that mason jars are great for freezing individual servings of soup! Every time I make a big batch of soup I pour left overs into mason jars for lunches, dinners and they are life savers on sick days.

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8. Slow Cooker Thai Curry Chicken

9. Sriracha Lime Turkey Tenderloin (I doubled this and added sweet potatoes, froze half before cooking)

10. Taco soup (also a great one to double and freeze half, serve with brown rice or even guac and chips) *in true Weight Watchers, watch your point fashion I have also made this with ground turkey and add lots of bell peppers and roasted corn from Trader Joes + use no salt taco seasoning to add my own to taste)

And since we don’t have power (going on 35 hours now ) and we’ll have to toss the whole freezer you can bet I’ll be busy making these (again!) to freeze.

Now who can recommend a great generator....

Xo

Natalie

Ps Happy Halloween!!

25 Lunchbox Ideas

Updated: Jun 23, 2019



Hey hey mamas!

It's FRIDAY!!!! And a long weekend to boot. I don't know what happened these last two days but my Zoe has been OFF the way crazy pants. LOL anyone else's toddler being nutso?

Well we toured her big girl school this week, I got in 3+ miles 4 out of the 5 days and got to bed early almost every night. I did drop two pounds (wooohooo Weight Watchers!) and although I wish I could have gotten more done I am reminding myself that a cluster feeding sickie babe is hard and well I can't do it all.

I thought I'd share this post for all of you mamas that are starting to plan out packing lunch boxes. Hard to think about school starting next week but best to plan and make it all less stressful.






**I plan on sharing a round up of both toddler meals and baby food a couple times a month (since this is probably my 2nd most requested post & I'll be sharing more about these incredible Nuby plates/bowls that were sent to me. Have always been a big fan of the brand and now even more as we tackle meal time for 2 babes! **

 

11. what I fed the twins this week ( love this series)

Now go off and enjoy this long weekend! Just make sure to forward this on to another mama who needs a little lunch box inspiration for next week!

xo

Natalie

Roasted Potato Salad



Hey hey mamas!!!

Did you catch yesterdays post? I am in full force getting ready for "school" to start in October and it means simplifying life a bit. Getting some meals in the freezer and my wardrobe ready for Fall.

My wellness challenge took a back seat because of two sick babes but we are back at it, second day with 4 miles under my belt before 10am. It's funny that I needed a reminder but damn I feel good when I work out in the morning, even if it's simply a walk with the girls or jog on the treadmill. Shoving that screen time guilt in the face and getting some me time (and blog time) in every day. Someone asked me how I am able to push the guilt aside and my answer was that it is work and not always possible buttttt what helps is making plans for the girls in the afternoon. Z gets her screen time while Ami naps and we always have either a play date or park visit or even simply a picnic planned.

Today it's the aquarium, tomorrow a pool date and next week the zoo. They don't have to be big items but it helps that I know we'll be having "kid time" later.

Now let's talk about the important stuff... Are you ready for the weekend??!? Gosh I know it's only Wednesday but this mama is READY. The one thing I am not ready for is the fact that Fall has approached so quickly. Man oh man, summer just flew by.

 










(little helper turned taste tester)

I have made a few versions of this salad (one with only eggs, one with boiled potatoes) this summer but this is by far my unexpected favorite. Best thing is it tastes better when you make it ahead but can also be served warm (or warmed up!). Perfect to bring along to a BBQ this weekend.

 

Ingredients

2lbs Baby Potatoes (quartered)

6 hard boiled eggs

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp of each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika (more or less to your liking)

green goddess dressing (favorite for dipping veggies & salads)

1 rip avocado

handful of cilantro ( I like to add whole bunch)

1 small red onion

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 apple cider vinegar

juice of lime

Recipe

On a baking sheet, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, sweet paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Spread in an even layer.

Roast potatoes at 350 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Broil potatoes for 5 minutes

In the blender blend all dressing ingredients.

Put cooled potatoes into a large bowl.

Add dressing and toss until coated. S

Season salad with additional salt and pepper to taste and chill until ready to serve or serve warm.

If you want to be all fancy pants, top with chives or cilantro or both!

Well I hope you love this salad as much as we did and that you have some fun plans to end summer with a bang... Or like us you could be taking the three day weekend to hang a gallery wall and finish a house project or two!

xo

Natalie

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