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5 Ways to Simplify Your Menu Planning Process

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Menu planning is one of the habits that makes the biggest difference in our family’s budget and my stress level. By taking a few minutes each week to plan out our menu and create a shopping list, I avoid buying food that we don’t need and won’t eat and eliminate the whole “standing in front […]

Surviving Summer Cookouts on an Allergy-Friendly Diet

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The following post is from Amy of Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free: Memorial Day is right around the corner, and so are lots of summer cookouts, picnics, and BBQs. Anyone on a restricted diet will tell you that invitations to these events can cause waves of anxiety, especially if the dietary change is new. Do you […]

5 Ways to Eat More Produce on the Go

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The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Do you ever feel stuck when it comes to eating fresh produce? Sometimes, when I stare into my well-stocked refrigerator in search of a quick bite, no matter the amount of produce that seems to overflow from the shelves, I feel […]

Why I Love My Envelope Budget System

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The following post is from Kate of Modern Alternative Mama: The food budget is one area that I manage alone.  The rest, my husband and I share (and frankly he does the day-to-day stuff because as long as we agree on the big stuff, I don’t care about the details!).  The budget can quickly get […]