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Best Cookbooks for Busy Moms

When you're looking for help getting healthy dinner on the table fast, look no further than these best cookbooks for busy moms! #cookbooks #healthymeals #momlife

How To Get Healthy Meals On The Table Fast

If you’re a busy mom (and who isn’t?!?) then you are always on the lookout for things that will make your life easier, simpler, smoother and happier!!!  And when it comes to getting dinner on the table, you need it fast, healthy, and tasty for even the pickiest of picky eaters!  You need cookbooks that don’t mess around.

Sure, you could spend hours searching on Pinterest for a recipe for tonight’s dinner while you’re on your lunch break.  Or you could ask your friends on Facebook what they are making.  Or you might realize that there’s no groceries at home, give up and head to the nearest drivethru (it’s okay mama, don’t beat yourself up…we all do it).

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Fast and Easy Fish Tacos

Need a quick weekday meal idea, inspired by a Hawaiian vacation? Try Fast and Easy Fish Tacos! Fish, coleslaw and a super easy garlic lime crema sauce! #fishtacos #easymeals #easydinner

Hawaiian Fish Tacos

This cheater recipe for fast and easy fish tacos is one of my favourites.  Super simple to whip up in a jiffy, and my kids can get in on the action helping shred cheese, mix coleslaw and set the table for a quick weeknight dinner!…

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Healthy Snacks For Kids

Looking for healthy snacks for kids? Try some of these ideas and recipes for after school snacks, meals on the go, school lunches and more! #healthysnacks #healthykids #kidssnacks

Healthy Snacks For Kids

If your kids are anything like mine, there is that time everyday, usually after school, when they can get “hangry” super fast.  I mean, zero to full on rage monster in 2.5 seconds flat!  I’ve learned this the hard way.  Like the time I scheduled a dentist appointment right after school, where we can’t eat before because we can’t brush our teeth in the car.  And we can’t eat for 30 minutes afterwards because…fluoride.  Ugh.

My youngest is prone to meltdowns, even on the walk home from school.  So I’ve learned to have snacks at the ready, as soon as they walk in the door.  While it’s tempting, especially for my oldest (the non-stop eating machine with the hollow leg), to pop pizza pockets in the microwave, I have tried over the years to provide some healthy snack ideas instead….

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Easy and Free Winter Activities For Kids

Looking for easy and free winter activities for kids? Whether there is snow or not, plan to get outside, in your community, or stay cozy inside too! #winterkids #hyggeinwinter #winterfun

Easy and Free Winter Activities For Kids

Winter is peeking around the corner, already teasing with a dusting of snow (in October people…wth??).  Anyone who knows me knows I am not a fan of winter AT ALL.  I dread going outside in the cold and snow.  I am meant for warmer climates.  But my boys for some reason love it.  (I’d blame their father, but he’s not a fan either.)

So, what to do when winter strikes, and even I get a little stir crazy indoors?  When I just can’t justify any more electronic time, and I know we need to try something different?  Here’s some ideas for easy and free winter activities for kids….

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Best Pulled Pork Recipe Instant Pot Served Three Ways

Best pulled pork recipe for the instant pot, served three ways! Pulled Pork Sliders, Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork Tacos! Great for hungry crowds! #pulledpork #instantpot #leftovers

Best Pulled Pork Recipe

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Pulled pork is a relatively new favourite in our house.  Until we got an Instant Pot, I wasn’t really a fan of all-day cooking.  After experimenting a few times with different recipes, and trying out several ways of cooking pork roasts, I am all about this fast and tasty pulled pork.  I make up a big batch and then it can be used three different ways, to satisfy my picky eaters, or to feed a crowd!

Instant Pot Cooking

What I love about the Instant Pot is how fast I can cook a whole pork roast, even a large one!  Once it’s started and the pot is sealed, it’s really hands off cooking.  This is valuable time I can use to finish up chores, help the kids with homework, or even grab some “me time” with a cup of tea and a book.  I rave about, and have gifted the Instant Pot several times over!  It’s been a revolution for my menu planning!

The secret to this recipe is searing the meat, coated in the dry rub before cooking. Another feature I love about the instant pot, is saute-ing right in the pot.  Less mess to clean up!…

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