Why a Weekly Schedule Template Makes Life Easier

Having a weekly schedule template can make such a difference. It’s not fancy or complicated. You can see the whole week in one place. So busy days don’t sneak up on you, and you’re not less likely to forget something important. Plus, when it’s on paper instead of in your mind (or buried in your phone), it’s easier to protect a little family time and not feel like you’re always playing catch-up.  

Many moms also find that a weekly calendar printable reduces decision fatigue. Instead of waking up each morning and figuring out the plan from scratch. You already know the big picture. That small shift can free up mental energy for the things that matter most. It’s easier to plan and track work projects, kids’ activities, or having dinner together without stress.

It also helps the whole family stay on the same page. When the schedule lives on the fridge or in a shared planner, everyone can see what’s coming. Kids learn to check for practices or playdates, partners know which evenings are free, and you stop being the only person who has to keep every detail in your head!

Over time, this shared visibility lowers the constant stream of “What are we doing today?” questions that can wear you down.

What’s Inside This Printable Weekly Schedule Template

This weekly planner printable is formatted for standard letter-size paper and includes:

• Space for all seven days of the week.
• Room to note appointments, activities, and work tasks.
• A clean layout that leaves plenty of writing space.
• A simple design that looks good on the fridge or inside a planner.

It’s flexible enough to use as a weekly calendar template for family, or as a work schedule if you’re balancing a job with everything else at home. You can fill it in by hand with your favorite pens or print extra copies for different family members.

If you prefer more detailed day-by-day planning, you may also like pairing this with a daily schedule template or daily planner template later. For now, the weekly view is the perfect starting point because it forces you to think in bigger chunks instead of getting lost in the details of every single hour.

How to Make a Weekly Work Schedule

Creating a weekly work schedule that actually works doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s a simple process you can follow every Sunday (or whatever day feels like the start of your week):

1. Look at the big picture first. Write down any fixed commitments, like work hours, school drop-offs, appointments, practices, or recurring meetings. These are the non-negotiables that everything else has to fit around. Getting these on the page first prevents you from over-scheduling the rest of the week.

2. Add the important but flexible stuff. This is where you put things like work projects that have deadlines, meal planning, laundry, or errands. Stick them on days that still have a little room. If Monday already looks packed, just move your grocery shopping or the deep-cleaning to a day that feels lighter.

3. Protect time for the people and things that matter most. Put family dinners, focused work blocks, or even a quick walk on the schedule if those are the things that usually get shoved aside. Writing them down makes them real. Waiting for “extra time” to magically show up almost never works.

4. Leave a little white space. Life with kids almost never goes exactly the way you plan it. A few empty spots on the page give you room to move things around without redoing the whole schedule. Blank space isn’t wasted! It’s the buffer for the unexpected things that always pop up.

5. Check the schedule again mid-week. On Wednesday, take a quick look and move anything that’s not working.This weekly schedule printable is supposed to blend with real life, not stay perfect.

Once you get into the habit, this process takes only 10-15 minutes and saves more time later in the week. Many moms tell me that the Sunday planning session itself becomes something that they look forward to because it brings a sense of control before the week begins.

Practical Tips for Using Your Weekly Planner Template

Here are a few ideas that help other moms get the most from their template:

• Keep the printed page where everyone can see it: on the fridge, a command center, or the inside cover of your planner. Visibility is half the battle.

• Grab a couple different colored pens or highlighters and use one for work, one for the kids’ stuff, and another for your own appointments. It makes things so much easier to see what’s going on when you’re rushing out the door.

• At the end of the week, take a minute to write down what worked and what felt too full. That quick check-in helps the next week go smoother. After a few weeks, you’ll see the same trouble spots and can plan around them.

• Consider printing two copies: one for the kitchen and one for your work bag or desk. That way the plan travels with you when you leave the house.

• Some moms like to keep a Free Printable Work Schedule nearby for tracking specific shifts or project hours.

• Others prefer to zoom in with one of these Printable Hourly Schedule Templates when a single day needs more detail.

• And if you love the idea of time blocking, the Printable Daily and Weekly Block Schedule Templates for Moms can be a great next step once the weekly overview feels solid.

Common Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)

Even a good weekly schedule template won’t do much if a couple of common habits sneak in. One is feeling like you’ve got to fill every single space on the page. Another is forgetting to include transition times, like travel between activities. Build those in so your days start off great.

Finally, don’t treat the page as permanent the moment you write on it. Life changes. The power of a planner printable is that you can cross things out, move them, or start fresh next week without any digital friction.

Ready to Get Your Weekly Calendar Printable?

This weekly schedule template is ready for you in the Freebie Finding Mom Shop. It’s a simple, affordable tool made for busy moms who just want a little less chaos and more control over the week ahead. Print it out, fill it in, and enjoy knowing what’s coming each day instead of constantly scrambling at the last minute.

Whether you use it purely as a work schedule template, for family logistics, or as the backbone of your entire planning system, you’ll quickly see why so many moms prefer a simple printed page over another app notification!

You may also be interested in these printables: 

• Free Printable Cleaning Schedule

• Printable Intermittent Fasting Schedule

• 2 Daily Cleaning Schedule Printables

• 2 Printable Weekly Cleaning Schedule Templates

• Free Printable Weekly Schedule

What is the biggest advantage of using this printable weekly schedule template? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

 

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Easy pumpkin carving stencils make this fun Halloween tradition a breeze! Have you ever tried to get a little too ambitious with your jack-o-lantern pattern?

You tell yourself that this is the year you’ll win Best Pumpkin on the Block (even if the competition is only in your head)! But things don’t go exactly according to plan…

Let’s be honest: pumpkin carving is difficult. It doesn’t matter if you’re 2 or 32, things get a little frustrating without easy pumpkin stencils!

Unless, of course, you practice pumpkin carving year-round! Or perhaps you’re a natural jack-o-lantern master.

For the rest of us who need easy pumpkin carving stencils, we’ve got these printables!

Easy Pumpkin Printable Stencils: Squiggle Face

If you’re looking for printable easy pumpkin stencils that are a little more creative than the typical jack-o-lantern smile, this is the stencil for you!

We love this kooky squiggle mouth – is the pumpkin frowning or smiling? Neither? Both?

Free Easy Pumpkin Carving Stencils Letters

While you’re printing off Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils, grab our Free Alphabet Stencils Printable!

You can carve your name, your pumpkin’s name, or a spooky phrase, like “BOO!” Check out our Free Printable Alphabet Stencils Templates – Lowercase, too.

Easy Pumpkin Printable Stencils: Big Eyes & Smile

Here’s our take on traditional easy pumpkin stencils. This one has the iconic jack-o-lantern smile that we all know and love!

You have two options when carving out the eyes: either carve only around the big black oval or carve around the black oval at the top of the eye and around the white oval at the bottom.

The second method will create some dimension to make it look like your pumpkin has pupils!

Easy Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils Numbers

Use our Free Printable Number Stencils Set to carve unlucky number 13 into your pumpkin or 31 to represent Halloween!

Easy Pumpkin Printable Stencils: Big Grin

These free printable pumpkin carving stencils looks like he’s up to no good. The way the eyes slant down makes it look like this jack-o-lantern’s got a few tricks up his sleeve!

These are great easy printable pumpkin carving stencils for kids – the large shapes don’t have much detail, so they’re easier to carve out.

Printable Easy Pumpkin Stencils Bubble Letters

Free Printable Bubble Letter Alphabet Stencils make it easy to carve a name, word, or phrase into your pumpkin.

You don’t have to carve a jack-o-lantern face if you don’t want to! Get creative this year and use our stencils to carve the word witch, eek, or R.I.P. We have Free Printable Lowercase Bubble Letters Alphabet Stencils, too!

More Creative Easy Pumpkin Carving Stencils

We’ve got even more ideas for easy and creative pumpkins this year.

Our set of 3 Free Printable Unicorn Pumpkin Stencils For Carving brings a touch of sparkle to an otherwise spooky holiday. We also have a cute set of 3 Free Printable Cat Pumpkin Stencils For Carving.

Give your neighbors a fright with these 3 Free Scary Pumpkin Carving Stencils (Printable PDFs) and these 3 Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Stencils!

Happy Halloween!

 

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Carving pumpkins is such a fun Halloween tradition. Every part of the process from start to finish just puts a big jack-o-lantern grin on our faces!

Going to the pumpkin patch to choose the roundest gourd, opening up the “head” and scooping out the slimy, stringy goop, cleaning and toasting pumpkin seeds, and, of course, carving the face with scary pumpkin stencils!

The best part, though, is gathering on the stoop with our lit-up jack-o-lanterns and taking a family photo. Scary stencils for pumpkin carving always lead to an evening filled with wonderful memories!

Check out our latest 3 Free Printable Easy Pumpkin Carving Stencils!

Scary Pumpkin Carving Stencils: Zombie Hand

You never know what might pop out of the ground on Halloween night and grab you as you walk by… it might be this scary zombie looking for a “hand” up and out of the ground!

If you choose to use this scary pumpkin stencil, you don’t have to worry about the holes in the middle of the hand – just the outline will do!

Bubble Letter Alphabet Stencils

Do you want to carve your name into your pumpkin, or perhaps the word “BOO”? You’re in luck! We have Free Printable Lowercase Bubble Letters Alphabet Stencils and more:

• Free Alphabet Stencils Printable
• Free Printable Alphabet Stencils Templates – Lowercase
• Free Printable Bubble Letter Alphabet Stencils

Scary Pumpkin Carving Stencils: Scary Face Pumpkin

This scary face pumpkin stencil will be the talk of the town! We recommend saving this stencil for older kids and adults. The small teeth might be too challenging for little hands.

Alternatively, you can draw this stencil on a pumpkin and give your kid some black paint and a paintbrush. Any of our free pumpkin carving stencils can be used as painting stencils!

Scary Pumpkin Carving Stencils: Grumpy Pumpkin

These grumpy scary free pumpkin stencils have large, round teeth and eyes, which make them a good stencil for smaller children to carve out. Of course, make sure you keep a close eye on them while they use a pumpkin carving knife!

Those blades are usually pretty dull, but accidents can happen. Check out our set of 3 Free Printable Cat Pumpkin Stencils For Carving and 3 Free Printable Unicorn Pumpkin Stencils For Carving for more great kids’ carving stencils!

Pumpkin Carving Free Stencils

Looking for more creepy scary pumpkin stencils? We have three more that are perfect for pumpkin carvers of all ages: get our 3 Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Stencils here!

Don’t worry – those aren’t as scary as the pumpkin faces on this page!

With our Free Printable Number Stencils Set, you can carve numbers onto your pumpkin, too! Maybe you’ll carve 31, to symbolize Halloween, or unlucky number 13!

Which of these pumpkin carving stencils printables is your favorite?

 

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Sweaters, pumpkins, and leaves—oh, my! There’s a lot to love about fall, and a lot of those things are captured in this fall word search PDF. It challenges your kid (or you) to find words like “Harvest” and “Cider.”

Download the Fall Word Search Printable

As already mentioned, this fall harvest word search will challenge your child (or you) to find 20 fall-themed words. If you’re feeling especially fall-y, serve up some fall favorites with this word search such as pretzel pumpkins or maybe even hot cocoa.

Tip: Want to make this fall word search difficult? If you’re using this fall word search for kids that are a bit older or for adults, you can make it more challenging. Here’s what to do:

1. Download and print the fall word search puzzle.
2. Cut off the words at the bottom.
3. On a separate sheet of paper, write out a definition or clue for each word on the fall harvest word search. For example, for the word “turkey” you could give a clue like “gobble, gobble” or “what we eat on the 4th Thursday of November.”
4. Challenge people to find the 20 words in the autumn word search PDF with just the clues!

See, doesn’t that make this fall word search difficult… and maybe even more fun?

Beyond the Fall Word Search Printable

In addition to this fall word search printable for kids and adults, we have free word searches for other holidays including Halloween, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, and Christmas as well as for special occasions like back to school.

Looking for more challenging word searches? Try this Free Hard Halloween Word Search Printable and this Free Hard Word Search Printable Puzzle for Kids.

• Free Easy Halloween Word Search Printable (PDF Download)

• Free Halloween Word Search Printable

• Free St. Patrick’s Day Word Search Printable

• Free Christmas Word Search Printable

• Free Thanksgiving Word Search Printable

• Free Disney Word Search Printable – Travel Games for Kids

• Free Printable Word Search – Back to School Inspired Fun

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Why Make Cookie Mix in a Jar?

One of my favorite things about the Mason jar cookie jar gifts is that they can work for anyone. There’s just such a wide variety of tasty cookies to choose from. Don’t believe me? Check out these 20 easy Mason jar cookie recipe gifts! Plus, they are typically inexpensive.

1. Reese’s Pieces Cookies (Freebie Finding Mom) – Peanut butter and chocolate? Cookies and candy? Hmmm, I’m not sure. You better whip up this Mason jar cookie recipe and put it to a taste test first!

Tip: If you aren’t sure what size Mason jar for cookie recipes, most call for a standard pint jar. However, be sure to read each specific recipe to see if there are exceptions!

2. Chocolate Christmas Cookies (Freebie Finding Mom) – If you have a chocoholic on your Christmas list, go ahead and cross them off. This Mason jar cookie jar has their name all over it!

3. M&M Cookies in a Jar (Freebie Finding Mom) – This Mason jar cookie recipe gift was originally a spring or Easter inspired idea, but simply swap the pastel M&Ms for regular M&Ms or holiday themed M&Ms and you’ll be good to go.

Tip: Many Mason jar recipes that were originally for one holiday can easily be repurposed for the Christmas season. For example, if you’re looking for a fun and frugal gift that says “I love you,” try the “Hooked on you” gummy worm gift.

4. White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies (She Knows) – Old fashioned oatmeal cookies get a modern (and delicious) makeover in this easy Mason jar cookies recipe.

5. Double Chocolate Cookies (She Knows) – Can’t get enough chocolate? No judgment here!

6. M&M Chocolate Candy Cookies (She Knows) – Hmm, what goes great with cookies? Candy! The right answer is definitely candy.

7. Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar (The Creative Bite) – These scrumptious Mason jar cookies are packed with a whole lotta flavor. Yummo!

8. Triple Chip Cookies (The Frugal Girls) – This treat proves that Mason jar cookie recipe gifts don’t have to be complicated to be impressive (and impressively good)! Three different kinds of chocolate chips and a chocolate cake mix form a decadent cookie that’ll keep ’em coming back for more.

9. Santa’s Cookies (Cul-de-sac Cool) – This Mason jar cookie jar may be called “Santa’s Cookies in a Jar” but they’re delicious year round … as long as you stay on Santa’s nice list.

Tip: Most of these Mason jar cookie recipes are great when paired with hot chocolate … okay, they’re good with anything but they’re especially good with this Mason jar hot cocoa gift.

10. Butterscotch Chip Cookies (Doubting Thomas) – With coconut, protein crisp rice and wheat cereal, butterscotch chips, and pecans, this Mason jar cookie jar is an unforgettable blend of flavors and textures.

11. Fudge Peppermint Crinkle Cookies (Following in My Shoes) – Do you (or someone you know) have a real Thin Mints addiction? If so, add this Mason jar cookie recipe to your list!

12. Buttered Toffee Oatmeal Cookies (Following in My Shoes) – Here’s another creative twist on traditional oatmeal cookies.

13. Hot Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies (Following in My Shoes) – Every word in the name of this Mason jar cookie recipe gift sounds delicious! #imnotdroolingyouredrooling

14. Gluten Free Cookies (Happy Mothering) – Have someone on your Christmas list who has dietary restrictions, such as gluten? Don’t rule out easy Mason jar cookie recipe gifts! Here’s a gluten free option that is sure to impress.

15. Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan Huggs) – Two classic cookies, oatmeal and chocolate chip, come together in a new (and tasty) way in this Mason jar cookie recipe.

16. Cranberry Pecan Crunch Cookies (Mama Cheaps) – Crunchy and just a little tart, thanks to the cranberries, this cookie is sure to stand out from the crowd.

17. Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies (Will Cook for Friends) – Make this Mason jar cookie recipe as is or swap out the cranberries and walnuts for your preferred fruits and nuts for a custom cookie combo.

18. Monster Cookies (Group Recipes) – This Mason jar cookie jar basically allows you to use up the ingredients you have in the house. It’s super easy to customize so don’t be afraid to get creative.

19. Andes Mint Cookies (The Frugal Girls) – There should be a national holiday for the genius that figured out how to turn Andes Mints into cookies.

20. Oatmeal Craisin Cookies (Launder, Fold, Repeat) – Replace raisins with Craisins in this Mason jar cookie recipe.

Mason jar cookie recipes make for a great gift. Plus, they’re easy and fun to put together and pretty inexpensive. Hopefully these 20 easy Mason jar cookie recipes have inspired you to give a homemade gift the next time there’s a gift worthy occasion.

Looking for more Mason jar recipes? Check out 25 Mason Jar Recipes: Holiday Gifts in a Jar. And if you’d rather give something non-edible as a gift but still utilize Mason jars, try:

• Mother’s Day gifts in a jar
• Play-dough Mason jar gift
• Mason jar snow globe with gift card
• Photo luminary

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Not a fan of things that go bump in the night? Or maybe you have a little one who is already convinced that a monster lives under his or her bed? If so, Halloween may not be your favorite time of the year; however, I’m here to tell you that not everything Halloween related has to be horrifying. In fact, to prove it, I’m serving up three printable cute Halloween coloring pages for kids and adults!

Tip: Back to that monster under the bed thing…. If you’ve got a monster infestation in your home, this free monster spray label printable may help!

Cute coloring pages, Halloween or otherwise, are a great family activity. Here are just a few of the things to love about coloring:

• • It’s fun!
  • The price tag (or should I say lack thereof, especially when you opt for freebies like these free cute printable Halloween coloring pages).
  • It’s good for you, both cognitively and mentally, including promoting creativity and relaxation.

• The mess (or once again, more accurately, the lack thereof); there isn’t much cleanup required after coloring!

And if all of that hasn’t convinced you, once you get a glimpse of these cute Halloween coloring pages to print (and get done saying “awwww”), I think you’ll be sold!

Witch Printable Cute Halloween Coloring Pages

You’ll be utterly bewitched by the adorable witch in this cute printable Halloween coloring page! Look at her soar through the sky, going as high as the stars themselves. This little witch obviously isn’t afraid to shoot for the moon, which makes her a great role model for your little one, don’t you think?

Bonus: The fine details in this cute Halloween coloring page for kids, such as the buttons on the witch’s boots and her earrings, may make this a difficult option for really young children who haven’t mastered fine motor coordination just yet. No worries! Instead consider putting some of these free printables to use as easy coloring pages and in other activities:

• Free Bat Printables (6 Options)

• Free Candy Corn Printables

• Free Ghost Printables (5 Options)

• Free Pumpkin Printables

Vampire Cute Printable Halloween Coloring Pages

Cute Halloween printable coloring pages, like this one, are a great way to get your kid excited about trick-or-treating … as if he or she isn’t already excited. Use this cute Halloween coloring page PDF to get him or her thinking about what they want to be this year. As you can see in the coloring page below, even “traditionally” scary costumes, like a vampire, can be pretty darn adorable!

Bonus: Speaking of costumes, here are some posts that’ll help you get your kid all dressed up, even if you aren’t a pro-level DIY-er!

• 42 Free Printable Masks for Kids
• Homemade Halloween Party Face Paint Recipe
• 77 Toddler Halloween Costumes for the Non-DIYer
• 77 Infant Halloween Costumes for the Non-DIYer
• Face Painting Ideas: 25 Easy (and Not So Easy) DIY Halloween Ideas for Kids

Cute Halloween Cat Coloring Pages

Could anything be more adorable than cute Halloween cat coloring pages, like this one? If your answer is a resounding “no,” be sure to check out the bonus section at the end of this post on cute Halloween printable coloring pages … there’s something I think you’re going to want to see.

A cute cat wearing a hat, a grinning jack-o-lantern and some tasty treats? What more could you ask for? Plus, this cat doesn’t shed or jump on your kitchen counters!

Bonus: Speaking of sweet treats, tackling all of these cute Halloween coloring pages to print is sure to work up an appetite. Consider these cute and tasty Halloween themed snacks!

• Pretzel Pumpkins
• Halloween Lunch Box Ideas

Cute Coloring Pages Halloween 3-Pack

Get all three of the cute coloring pages Halloween themed below! Consider hanging the finished works of art up in your kid’s bedroom to (hopefully) remind him or her that not all monsters are scary.

Bonus: These printable cute Halloween coloring pages are well, adorable, but if you want something more challenging or a little more bone-chilling, I’ve got you covered! Here are even more Halloween themed coloring pages. (You don’t even have to say “trick-or-treat.”)

• Halloween Coloring Pages for Toddlers

• 3 You’ve Been Booed Printable (PDF Downloads) – Okay, not technically a coloring page, but this is a fun non-scary Halloween activity you can turn into a neighborhood tradition!
• Halloween Color by Number Printables
• Halloween Pumpkin Coloring Pages
• Halloween Coloring Pages for Adults
• Scary Halloween Coloring Pages
• Happy Halloween Coloring Pages
• Halloween Cat Coloring Pages – For all you cat fans!
• Halloween Pumpkin Stencils
• Easy Halloween Coloring Pages

 

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Simple Banana Cake Recipe With Bonus Easy Caramel Icing Recipe

Was your grandmother (or maybe your mother) the type to always have a freshly prepared dessert to dish up after dinner? Mine was, and honestly, where did she find the time? There are plenty of days when I can barely get dinner on the table let alone something sweet to finish the meal off. However, when I can find a few minutes to spare, I do like to surprise my family with a special sweet treat now and again… like this simple banana cake recipe.

This easy banana cake recipe is the perfect lightweight spring or summer dessert option. It goes perfectly with freshly brewed coffee and is made even better by the addition of the easy caramel icing recipe included in this article.

This crumb-licking-good, moist banana cake recipe is a great option for the busy chef. The most complicated thing about it is “making” sour milk (combining milk and vinegar). Plus, this simple banana cake recipe is a great way to use up those bananas you keep forgetting about… yeah, those really ripe ones nearly hidden behind the coffeemaker.

If you aren’t sure how to make banana cake, no worries. It really isn’t that hard. Even the easy caramel icing recipe can be tackled in just a few minutes.

However, I don’t just like this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe because its quick and uncomplicated. On top of being simple, these recipes are delicious and the moist banana cake recipe isn’t too sweet. If you’ve got a raging sweet tooth, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this easy caramel icing recipe but if you’re more of a savory palette (or maybe just trying to watch those calories) the simple banana cake recipe will probably hit the spot just fine.

If you’re trying to impress your mother and grandmother with you ability to serve up a full meal, this easy banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe should definitely be on your list.

Can I Use Frozen Bananas?

Though I’ve never used frozen bananas, I would imagine they would be just as delicious in this recipe. Make sure you thaw the bananas at room temperature and drain any liquid. Then follow the recipe as listed below. 

BANANA CAKE INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 softened butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sour milk*
2 ripe bananas

*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.

CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar

SIMPLE BANANA CAKE RECIPE DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.

3. Mix in sugar and eggs.

4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

5. Mix in sour milk and vanilla extract.
Note: You make sour milk for this simple banana cake recipe by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes before using in this recipe.

6. Mix in ripe bananas.

7. Pour cake batter into the baking pan

8. Bake for 25-30 minutes

9. Remove and let cool.

EASY CARMEL ICING RECIPE
If you want to make this moist banana cake recipe even yummier, top it with this easy caramel icing recipe!

1. Combine butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.

2. Heat over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.

3. Slowly mix in milk and bring to a boil again.

4. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. Remove from heat and let cool.

6. Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time until creamy.

7. Pour icing over banana cake and spread evenly.
Note: Make sure the cake is cool first!

8. Enjoy this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel frosting recipe!

If you enjoyed learning how to make banana cake and are looking for even more tasty dessert options for your family, be sure to introduce your sweet tooth to:

• • Springtime cake in a jar
  • One of these 64 box cake mix recipes
  • Easter cupcakes in a jar
  • Lemon cake in a jar

Banana Cake With Caramel Icing

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Congrats! You just found The Best Banana Cake Recipe ever! This simple banana cake recipe is soft, fluffy, moist, and rich and is made even better by being topped with this easy caramel icing recipe. If you have ripe bananas and are in search of banana recipes to use them in, you must try this moist banana cake recipe. This dessert is guaranteed to knock the socks off your family and friends.

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Ingredients

BANANA CAKE INGREDIENTS

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• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 softened butter
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sour milk*
• 2 ripe bananas
• *Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.

CARAMEL ICING INGREDIENTS

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• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.
3. Mix in sugar and eggs.
4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
5. Mix in sour milk and vanilla extract.Note: You make sour milk for this simple banana cake recipe by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes before using in this recipe.
6. Mix in ripe bananas.
7. Pour cake batter into the baking pan.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
9. Remove and let cool.

EASY CARMEL ICING RECIPE

If you want to make this moist banana cake recipe even yummier, top it with this easy caramel icing recipe!

1. Combine butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.
2. Heat over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly mix in milk and bring to a boil again.
4. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time until creamy.
7. Pour icing over banana cake and spread evenly. Note: Make sure the cake is cool first!
8. Enjoy this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe!

Notes

*Sour milk – mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let stand 10-15 minutes.

Who are you going to make this simple banana cake recipe for (besides yourself of course). Please share in the comments!

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Using free printable budget sheets is an easy first step on the path to financial security.

Tip: The Excel files have built in functions. For example, the household expenses budget automatically adds up income and expenses.

Free Printable Budget Worksheets: Household Expenses

This free blank budget worksheet printable is perfect for those that are brand new to budgeting, but not so basic as to be useless to those who are serious about their budgeting. 

Simply download the Excel or PDF file and fill in your income and expenses. This free printable budget worksheet will help you:

• Identify exactly where you’re spending your money.
• Identify areas where you might be able to save. This is especially true when you complete a new free printable budget form each month and compare it to previous months.
• Keep track of when your bills are due so you never rack up late fees and interest again!

Blue Printable Budget Worksheet

• Blue Free Printable Budget Worksheet (PDF file) – Includes an inspirational quote!
• Blue Free Printable Budget Worksheet (PDF file) – Without an inspirational quote.
• Blue Free Printable Budget Worksheet (Excel file) – Includes an inspirational quote!
• Blue Free Printable Budget Worksheet (Excel file) – Without an inspirational quote.

Green and Pink Printable Budget Worksheet

• Green and Pink Free Printable Budget Worksheet (PDF file) – Includes an inspirational quote!
• Green and Pink Free Printable Budget Worksheet (PDF file) – Without an inspirational quote.
• Green and Pink Free Printable Budget Worksheet (Excel file) – Includes an inspirational quote!
• Green and Pink Free Printable Budget Worksheet (Excel file) – Without an inspirational quote.

Purple and Green Printable Budget Worksheet

• Purple and Green Free Printable Budget Worksheet (PDF file) – Includes an inspirational quote!
• Purple and Green Free Printable Budget Worksheet (Excel file) – Includes an inspirational quote!

More Printable Budget Sheets

As mentioned above, this monthly budget template PDF/Excel file is pretty simple. However, if you’re looking for more, I’ve got you covered! Here are some of my favorite free printable budget worksheets:

• Monthly Household Budget Worksheet – This free printable budget worksheet is a little more “advanced” in that it allows you to track your monthly bills, living expenses (ex. what you spend eating out), and long term expenses/investments.

• Budget Planner by Month Worksheet Template – With most budget worksheets you need to create a new sheet every month. However, this one allows you to track an entire year’s worth of budget data in one place. This makes it super easy to compare expenses month-over-month.

• Free Personal Weekly Budget Template – If you’re a numbers nerd (like yours truly), and like to get nitty-gritty with your data, then this weekly free printable budget form is going to be right up your alley. Instead of tracking expenditures on a monthly basis, it allows you to do so a week at a time.

• Free Simple Budget Templates – If you really just want to keep things simple, here are some more monthly budget template PDFs to try out!

Free Printable Budget Worksheets: Christmas Gifts Budget

Budgeting is important 24/7/365 days a year. However, there is no time when it is more important than around the holidays. 

From the gifts to the extra food to travel expenses, there’s plenty to strain your budget. Luckily, there’s a free budget printables that can keep you on track this holiday season!

• Christmas Budget Worksheet Template (PDF file)
• Christmas Budget Worksheet Template (Excel file)

Bonus: Save money and your sanity by using this printable Christmas shopping list in conjunction with the Christmas gifts blank budget sheets!

Free Printable Budget Worksheets: Event Planner Budget

Planning a special event, like a birthday party, block party, or anniversary party? Take some of the stress off of your shoulders by utilizing this 2 page event planning budget printables free downloads. It’ll help you stay on track financially while still throwing a fabulous shindig!

• Printable Budget Planner for Events (PDF file)
• Printable Budget Planner for Events (Excel file)

Bonus: If that event you’re planning is the big day (a.k.a. a wedding) try on this free printable wedding budget planner worksheet! 

Check out some of these options to help you get more organized:

• Printable Budget Binder – This includes a financial goals worksheet as well as a monthly assessment, which is great for checking in on your progress!

• Bill Due Stickers
   

• Color Coded Household Budget Template – This budget printable is a great option if you’re a more visual person.

• Detailed Monthly Budget Planner

• Printable Budget Worksheet

Which of these free budget printables will you use? Please share in the comments! 

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These ghost face on pumpkin stencils will add a ghostly charm to your Halloween decor. You can download these free pumpkin ghost face stencils and we’ll guide you on how to use them, and inspire your creativity for a hauntingly delightful pumpkin carving experience.

Ghost Face Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Our free printable ghost face pumpkin carving stencils are versatile and cater to a wide range of enthusiasts. They are perfect for your family if you are seeking a Halloween pumpkin carving tradition that’s easy and enjoyable for all ages, fostering fun and memorable moments.

If you are a Halloween enthusiast who thrives on transforming your home into a haunted haven then you will find these ghost face pumpkin stencils to be a fantastic addition to your spooky decor. Additionally, if you are a creative carver, whether experienced or novice, you can use these stencils as a ghostly canvas to unleash your pumpkin carving skills and craft unique jack-o’-lanterns.

How to Use Free Printable Ghost Face Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Carving a ghostly jack-o’-lantern using our stencils is a straightforward process.

1. Click on the ghost face pumpkin stencil of your choice to download the PDF file to your computer or device.
2. Once downloaded, print the ghost face on pumpkin stencil on standard letter-sized paper, ensuring your printer settings are configured to “Actual Size” for accurate dimensions.
3. Before applying the stencil, thoroughly clean and gut your pumpkin, ensuring it’s smooth and ready for carving.
4. Next, secure the printed ghost face pumpkin stencil onto your pumpkin’s surface using clear tape, taking care to smooth out any wrinkles to ensure precise carving.
5. Then, using a pin or needle, trace the stencil’s design onto the pumpkin’s surface by gently poking holes along the stencil lines.
6. As you begin to carve, start with the smallest and most intricate details first for the best results.
7. Finally, complete your ghostly masterpiece by placing a candle or LED light inside your carved pumpkin, allowing it to glow and showcase your Halloween artistry.

By the way, you can also use these pumpkin ghost face stencils to paint on your pumpkins if you don’t want to carve them. You’ll be able to create some impressive ghost face pumpkin paintings with these stencils. Now, let’s delve into the ghostly delights we have in store for you.

Scared Ghost Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This pumpkin carving ghost face stencil is an excellent choice for adding an element of surprise and spookiness to your jack-o’-lantern. It features a ghost with wide, startled eyes and a slightly open mouth, perfectly capturing the essence of a ghostly surprise.

When you carve this ghost pumpkin face design onto your pumpkin, it creates a dramatic effect that’s sure to grab the attention of anyone passing by. The wide-eyed ghost appears to have encountered something unexpected in the dark, adding a touch of intrigue to your Halloween display.

Whether you place it on your porch to welcome trick-or-treaters or use it as a centerpiece for your Halloween party, this scream ghost face pumpkin template brings an exciting and eerie element to your carving experience.

Wide Smiled Ghost Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil

If you’re aiming to give your pumpkin a friendly and welcoming character, these pumpkin carving ideas ghost face are the perfect choice. It features a ghost with an exuberant grin that stretches from ear to ear.

Carving this jolly ghost onto your pumpkin will instantly transform it into a cheerful and approachable jack-o’-lantern. Picture it placed by your front door to greet trick-or-treaters with a warm smile, making them feel right at home.

This ghost face pumpkin carving stencil is a fantastic addition to your Halloween decor, adding a touch of whimsy and playfulness to your pumpkin carving tradition. It’s sure to excite both young and old alike as they encounter your grinning ghostly creation.

Big Grinning Ghost Face Pumpkin Carving Stencil

This ghost face on pumpkin stencil radiates pure Halloween joy. Carving this big grinning ghost onto your pumpkin will create a playful and festive atmosphere. Imagine it as the centerpiece for your Halloween party, radiating happiness and excitement.

This pumpkin ghost face stencil is a fantastic choice for those who want to infuse their Halloween celebrations with a sense of fun and merriment. Whether you display it indoors or outdoors, your big grinning ghost will undoubtedly spread the spirit of Halloween.

Ghost Printables

Looking for more ghost printables to inspire your Halloween creations? If you want to create adorable ghost-themed decorations or craft projects, download our Free Cute Ghost Drawings (Easy Templates)!

These templates feature a variety of ghost designs, including a smiley ghost, a spooky ghost, and a happy ghost carrying a pumpkin filled with candy. They are perfect for Halloween decorations, DIY crafts, or coloring fun.

You can also explore our collection of Free Ghost Printables! Whether you want friendly ghosts, ghosts in motion, excited ghosts, or spooky ghosts, we’ve got you covered. These printables can be used for a variety of purposes, from decorating your home to adding a ghostly touch to party invitations and Halloween-themed projects.

Do you need a creative and fun activity for kids or adults? Download our Free Printable Cute Ghost Coloring Pages! These pages feature charming ghost characters, such as a happy ghost wearing a hat, a ghost holding a sign that says “Boo!” and two smiling ghosts floating together. Let your imagination run wild and bring these ghosts to life with your favorite colors.

That’s not it! You can take your pumpkin carving to the next level with our Free Printable Cute Ghost Pumpkin Stencils! These stencils showcase both friendly smiley ghosts and menacing, sharp-toothed ghosts. Carve out spooky ghostly designs on your pumpkins and create a haunted ambiance for Halloween.

More Printable Pumpkin Stencils

If you’re looking to enhance your pumpkin carving skills this Halloween, you’re in for a treat! When it comes to pumpkin stencils, we have an extensive selection that goes far beyond the ghost pumpkin stencils we mentioned earlier. Our stencils offer a wide range of designs to suit every spooky or whimsical idea you may have in mind.

If you want to add a touch of feline charm or a ghostly presence to your pumpkins, we invite you to download our Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Stencils. In this collection, you’ll find stencils featuring a scaredy cat, a goofy gourd, and a spooky ghost. These stencils are perfect for creating Halloween masterpieces that will surely impress your guests.

But that’s just the beginning of our printable stencils. For the creative souls out there, we also have Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils (Printable PDFs) that open up a world of possibilities. From majestic unicorns to charming cats, smiley pumpkin faces to spine-tingling scary pumpkin stencils, our collection has it all.

And if you crave a real scare, don’t miss our Free Scary Pumpkin Carving Stencils (Printable PDFs), featuring a zombie hand emerging from the ground, a truly terrifying pumpkin face, and a mean and grumpy pumpkin expression.

If you’re new to pumpkin carving or simply want a stress-free experience, consider our Free Printable Easy Pumpkin Carving Stencils. These stencils are designed with simplicity in mind and include options like a squiggly face pumpkin stencil, a big-eye and smiley face pumpkin stencil, and a big grinning pumpkin face. Carving pumpkins has never been so easy and fun!

Looking to add a magical touch to your pumpkin creations? Download our Free Printable Unicorn Pumpkin Stencils for Carving. These stencils feature a long-lashed, beautiful unicorn and pretty unicorn silhouettes that will infuse your pumpkins with an enchanting aura.

And last but not least, for all the cat lovers out there, our Free Printable Cat Pumpkin Stencils for Carving offer a great way to express your love for these feline friends. Choose from a simple cat face stencil or explore the more intricate full-body cat silhouettes to create pumpkins that are simply purr-fect.

With our wide array of pumpkin stencils, your Halloween pumpkins are sure to be the talk of the town. Whether you’re a family looking for a fun tradition, a Halloween enthusiast aiming to create a haunted haven, or a creative carver ready to showcase your skills, our stencils cater to all.

Your Halloween creations are sure to be the talk of the town. So, grab your tools and let your Halloween creativity run wild!

Which ghost face pumpkin carving stencil will you download first? Please share in the comments.

 

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What to Pack for Work Lunch

When it comes to saving money, cold lunch recipes like these are an easy win. If you normally eat lunch out, reports estimate you could save a minimum of $1,200 a year by brown bagging it! Even if you normally cook, cold foods for lunch can still save you money by slashing your utility bills. This is especially true during the summer when firing up the oven can also mean firing up your AC unit.

Some of these healthy cold lunch ides could easily become favorite family dinners, perfect for those hot summer nights!

So, let’s do lunch… or more accurately, 20 healthy cold lunches!

20 Healthy Cold Lunch Ideas

1. Chipotle Turkey Pinwheels: Healthy cold lunch ideas, like this one, that can be scaled up to feed a crowd are always great to have on hand. Use this recipe to feed yourself, the whole office, or a horde of hungry kids.

2. Lemon and Dill Salmon Roll-up: Salmon is a great addition to healthy cold lunches as it’s rich in protein and omega 3 fatty acids but low in fat. This particular recipe is bursting with flavor and the perfect way to use up leftover salmon from last night’s dinner.

3. Fresh Rosemary Chicken Salad: Think chicken salad can’t be healthy? Think again! Classic chicken salad gets a healthy makeover in this recipe.

4. Caprese Salad Pita Pockets: Packed with veggies and whole grains and coming in at under 350 calories, healthy cold lunch ideas don’t get much well, healthier (or tastier) than this!

5. Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwiches: Chicken salad is a staple among cold lunch ideas for a reason, and this tasty twist is no exception! The fresh apples, grapes, and celery give this dish a yummy crunch you won’t soon forget.

6. Gluten Free Greek Pasta Salad: Craving healthy cold foods for lunch? Then this recipe is sure to satisfy! It’s hearty and delicious yet gluten-free, vegan, and avoids many common allergens.

Looking for even more gluten-free options? Look no further! Here are 21 Gluten Free Lunch Ideas!

7. Easy Buffalo Chicken Salad: Things are heating up thanks to this spicy salad! It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken from last night’s dinner and can easily be made Whole30 compliant.

8. Tuna Cabbage Salad: Traditional tuna salad gets a makeover in this recipe to allow it to qualify as one of the healthy cold lunch ideas. Swapping some of the mayo for Greek yogurt and adding in a liberal helping of veggies results in a tuna salad that is crisp, light, and nutritious!

9. Skinny Chicken Caesar Pitas: This recipe checks all the boxes: it’s quick, easy, and healthier than the original (with more vitamins and less fat).

10. Avocado Hummus and Tomato Sandwich: Easy cold lunch ideas don’t get much simpler than this. Seriously, only two steps stand between you and this hearty, fiber filled sandwich!

11. Shrimp Caesar Salad: Craving seafood? Avoid fried fish and shrimp from fast food places and opt for healthy cold lunch ideas like this one. Bonus: The shrimp is served cold, so you don’t have to worry about stinking up the break room at lunch time!

Need more work appropriate lunch options? Sink your teeth into these 53 Healthy Cold Lunch Ideas For Work.

12. Nut Butter Banana Wrap: There are cold lunch ideas for adults AND kids, and this recipe is a perfect example! After all, who doesn’t like nut butter and bananas?

Have a nut allergy? Opt for a nut free spread like Sun Butter.

13. Salad in a Jar: This quick and easy to transport salad is almost too pretty to eat. The keyword there being almost.

14. Thermos Smoothies: Smoothies make fantastic healthy cold lunch ideas, but they can also work just as well for breakfast or a snack. They’re perfect when you need a grab and go option or are going to be stuck in a meeting at meal time! Really, the possibilities are practically endless.

15. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap: Looking for healthy cold lunches that’ll give you the energy to power through that 3 p.m. slump? Look no further! With 33 grams of protein and 40 grams of carbs, this wrap is sure to do the trick.

Make this salad the night before to save on time and give it time to marinate, which will enrich the flavor. And if you’d like even more make ahead lunch options be sure to explore these 48 make ahead recipes.

16. Turkey Pesto Tortilla Pinwheels: Here’s another of the cold lunch recipes that can be scaled up to feed a crowd. This quick and healthier version of party pinwheels is a great option for kids and adults alike!

17. Chicken Avocado Salad Rollup: This recipe subs avocado and Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, making it a lot healthier without sacrificing any of the flavor.

18. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Sandwich: Opting for healthy cold lunch ideas doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. This spin on classic chicken salad is proof of that! It’s fast, nutritious, and delicious.

19. Egg White Salad Sandwich: No list of cold foods for lunch would be complete without egg salad, right? This classic lunch gets a nutritious facelift to deliver a whopping dose of protein, antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Trust me, you won’t even notice it’s made with only egg whites.

20. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Avocado, & Feta Sandwich: Cutting meat out, at least some of the time, is another way to save money. This vegetarian sandwich is so delicious, so indulgent, you won’t even miss the meat!

Whew! That’s a whole heaping helping of cold lunch ideas, am I right? What are some healthy cold lunch ideas that you love? Please share your favorite recipes in the comments!

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