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Lollipop Trees Adult Coloring Book

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Lollipop Trees coverHave you gotten back into coloring as a grown-up? It seems like everywhere we turn there are more people being reminded of the peace, joy, and delight that comes from a little quiet time spent making something beautiful. Please enjoy this free gift that I’ve put together for you as a thanks for being part of Menu Planning Central. Simply click the image to download.

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Pressure Cooker Mexican Carnitas

Easy Instant Pot Carnitas

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Spread the love    101    This Easy Instant Pot® Carnitas recipe turns out soooo tender and juicy and is loaded with so much flavor.   This pressure cooker Mexican carnitas recipe is extremely versatile allowing the fall-apart-tender pork to be served in so many different ways. The beautifully seasoned, tender Mexican pork is delicious on its own, but […]

DIY Lunch Stations Make Lunchtime Easier

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Running a household. Keeping the kids safe and occupied. Errands and doctor’s appointments. And meals. So. Many. Meals. Even if you enjoy cooking, the logistics can get overwhelming. And lunchtime in the midst of a busy day can be tricky. (especially if Mom might like an ounce of downtime to recharge!)

DIY Lunch Stations to the rescue!

Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley With Herb Butter

Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley with Herb Butter

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Spread the love    24    Grilling is a great way to enhance the natural sweetness of summer garden vegetable. For best results, cut all vegetables to a uniform thickness and angle your cuts to ensure the largest surface area possible. Ingredients: Herb Butter: 4 T. unsalted butter, room temperature 2 t. fresh thyme leaves, stems removed Pinch of […]

Planning Your Slow Cooker Meals

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Spread the love         Affiliate links are used in this post. Do you know you’ll have a day this week when you’ll be running around all day? Do the kids have a full schedule of after-school activities that have you driving from one ball field to the next? That’s the perfect day to plan a slow cooker […]

Mexican Cilantro-Lime Rice

Cilantro-Lime Rice

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Spread the love         Tired of boring old rice?  Don’t worry.  It’s so easy to change boring, basic rice into something extra special with the addition of just a few fresh ingredients. In this recipe, we’ve teamed up fresh lime and cilantro to create a classic flavor combination that is sure to tickle your taste buds. This […]

Easy One Pan Chicken Dinner

One-Skillet Chicken Caprese

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Spread the love    38    You will love this easy one skillet chicken Caprese recipe.  We have taken all of the flavor elements you will find in a traditional Caprese salad and paired them with versatile chicken thighs to create this quick and easy one pan chicken dinner recipe your entire family is going to love.  Bright colorful […]

Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

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Spread the love    29     This easy, cheesy garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment to hearty pasta dishes, such as lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, or rigatoni with chunky meat sauce. It is also a great appetizer on its own when served with a spicy marina sauce for dipping.  We’ve paired it with our Slow Cooker Ravioli Pasta […]

20+ Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Fall

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Spread the love    6     I love, love, LOVE using my slow cooker year-round, but especially in the colder months.  I’m always on the lookout for great new recipes to try that can be popped into the slow cooker in the morning and ready at mealtime, and I get especially excited when the recipes are already following […]

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