Enjoy this November meal plan with a printable calendar and easy, family-friendly recipes.

It’s November! Leaves are changing color. And they’re falling. Before we know it, there will be snow a flying! The weather is already getting colder. Shorts are being exchanged for pants. Hoodies are replacing t-shirts. We’re making sure we have boots and snow pants for all. Winter is on the way.

Weather is changing, making soup more popular. I’m a “Soup all year” kind of person, but even I can admit that soup is better in the colder months. You’ll definitely find it more on my menu plan. Plan with me! Whether you use this one or one you make yourself, a menu plan will bring you more peace in the kitchen. Want a menu plan that’s even more simple than this one? AND includes a shopping list? Try this one: ‘Incredibly Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Plan and Cookbook’ available on Amazon!

Available Menu Plan Formats:

• The easy-to-print version as a .PDF.
• The pre-filled file in Excel.
• An empty file in Excel.  Make your own menu plan!

Recipes in this menu plan:

Chicken Broccoli & Rice Casserole
Chicken Quesadillas
One Pot Chicken & Rice
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Kielbasa
Pizza
Taquitos
Jambalaya
Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Bread
One Pot Sausage Rice
Taco Soup
Hot Ham & Cheese
French Bread Pizza
Chicken Tacos
Nachos
Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
French Onion Burgers
Baked Potato Soup and Paninis
Spaghetti Pie
Sausage Lasagna Rolls
Chicken Enchiladas
Beef Stew
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Chile Colorado Burritos
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Turkey
Turkey Tetrazzini
Tuna Melts
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Tacos

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four boys. She tries to save money in the kitchen by building a smart stockpile and meal planning. While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better – she never knows how crazy it’ll get at dinner time. You can find her on Instagram.

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Enjoy this October meal plan with a printable calendar and easy, family-friendly recipes.

Wow! My son is already dreaming of his Halloween costume – how did we get here already??! Didn’t school just start? It feels like it. And yet, it’s time to turn the calendar page to another month. With all the rain we’ve been having, it feels more like Spring than Fall. Although I do appreciate the cooler temperatures.

Course, that rain has impacted our Flag Football schedule. Three out of six of the games have been canceled this season so far. Definitely a bummer for them, but I’ll be honest: it sure is nice to not have anything to do on Saturday mornings. Well, except grocery shopping! Which I do with my menu plan in mind. Plan your dinners with me! Whether you use this one or one you make yourself, a menu plan will bring you more peace in the kitchen. Want a menu plan that’s even more simple than this one? AND includes a shopping list? Try this one: ‘Incredibly Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Plan and Cookbook’ available on Amazon!

Available Menu Plan Formats:

• The easy-to-print version as a .PDF.
• The pre-filled file in Excel.
• An empty file in Excel.  Make your own menu plan!

Recipes in this menu plan:

French Bread Pizza
Hot Ham & Cheese
Honey Mustard Chicken
Oven Drumsticks
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Saucy Chicken Broccoli Bake
Pizza – Order out or make your own pizzas
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Sweet Garlic Chicken
Glazed Pork Chops
Vegetable Soup
Marinaded Chicken Breasts
Baked Potato Bar
Hamburger & Veggie Soup
Chicken Tacos
Oven Roasted Chicken
Sausage Lasagna Rolls
Skillet Nachos
Beefy Mac & Cheese
Taco Salad
Chicken Noodle Soup
Bean & Cheese Enchiladas
Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
Pepperoni Roll
Chicken Pot Pie
Sweet & Sour Pork
Baked Potato Soup
Tortilla Pizza
Chili

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four boys. She tries to save money in the kitchen by building a smart stockpile and meal planning. While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better – she never knows how crazy it’ll get at dinner time. You can find her on Instagram.

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Enjoy this September meal plan with a printable calendar and easy, family-friendly recipes.

September is here! (Or just around the corner depending on when you’re reading this.) 2026 is flying by. We’re settling into our new routine for Fall 2026. Two kids in middle school. Two kids in elementary school. Finding our groove, so to speak.

Two of our kids also play Flag Football. And two are in piano. So there are a few nights a week where schedules are picked by someone else. I keep that in mind when doing our menu plan. I need to make a plan that’s practical and doable. Plan your dinners with me! Whether you use this one or one you make yourself, a menu plan will bring you more peace in the kitchen. Want a menu plan that’s even more simple than this one? AND includes a shopping list? Try this one: ‘Incredibly Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Plan and Cookbook’ available on Amazon!

Available Menu Plan Formats:

• The easy-to-print version as a .PDF.
• The pre-filled file in Excel.
• An empty file in Excel.  Make your own menu plan!

Recipes in this menu plan:

Tacos
Pizza Casserole
One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
Oven Roasted Chicken
Chicken Lo Mein
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash
Oven Fried Chicken
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Pepperoni Roll
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
French Dip Sandwiches
Sesame Chicken
Marlboro Man Sandwiches
Ham & Swiss Pinwheels
Grilled Burritos
Ham & Cheese Crescent Bake
Meatloaf
Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Cheesy Bacon Chicken
Santa Fe Chicken Foil Dinners
Sweet Asian Chicken
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken
Taco Soup
Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Slow Cooker Chili
Garlic Butter Chicken
Beef & Barley Stew
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
Easy Skillet Nachos

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four boys. She tries to save money in the kitchen by building a smart stockpile and meal planning. While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better – she never knows how crazy it’ll get at dinner time. You can find her on Instagram.

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Enjoy this August meal plan with a printable calendar and easy, family-friendly recipes.

Can you believe it’s almost Back to School time? Less than 3 weeks and my kids will be back in school. Summer has flown by!

We’ve had some crazy weather in Nebraska. 70-degree days followed by 100+ degree days. Just crazy how the weather has changed from one day to the next. My kids have wanted to swim in all of it, so we’ve been spending alot of time poolside! We have free access to my aunt’s pool, which is very nice. It’ll make for some good memories of their childhood. Plan your dinners with me! Whether you use this one or one you make yourself, a menu plan will bring you more peace in the kitchen. Want a menu plan that’s even more simple than this one? AND includes a shopping list? Try this one: ‘Incredibly Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Plan and Cookbook’ available on Amazon!

Available Menu Plan Formats:

• The easy-to-print version as a .PDF.
• The pre-filled file in Excel.
• An empty file in Excel.  Make your own menu plan!

Recipes in this August menu plan:

Quiche
Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken
Tex Mex Casserole
Garlic Shrimp Vegetable Stir Fry
Italian Baked Hoagies
Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers
Pepperoni Roll
Big Mac Salad Bowl
Baked Buffalo Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Oven Drumsticks
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash
Cheeseburgers
Slow Cooker Creamy Spaghetti
Ham & Cheese Crescent Bake
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Chicken Tacos
Crockpot Stuffed Peppers
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Marinated Chicken Breasts
Slow Cooker Barbeque Beef Sandwiches
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
French Bread Pizza
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Bratwurst
Chicken Bruschetta Bake

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four boys. She tries to save money in the kitchen by building a smart stockpile and meal planning. While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better – she never knows how crazy it’ll get at dinner time. You can find her on Instagram.

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Enjoy this July meal plan with a printable calendar and easy, family-friendly recipes.

Summer is in full swing! The hot, hot, hot days are here. The pool days are here. The “stay-inside-in-the-AC” days are here. Baseball days are over. Summer STEAM Camp is over. Fireworks stands are open. July is here!

For my family, we’ve been overspending the last couple of months. Some of it was intentional – some trips. Some of it was legitimate, but not planned. Some of it was just laziness. But it’s time to buckle down a little more. I’m dubbing “We Have Food At Home” month where we minimize eating out. Wish me luck as I’m probably the only one in my family fully on board! Menu Planning will be really helpful – and even planning really easy meals. Plan with me! Whether you use this one or one you make yourself, a menu plan will bring you more peace in the kitchen. Want a menu plan that’s even more simple than this one? AND includes a shopping list? Try this one: ‘Incredibly Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Plan and Cookbook’ available on Amazon!

Available Menu Plan Formats:

• The easy-to-print version as a .PDF.
• The pre-filled file in Excel.
• An empty file in Excel.  Make your own menu plan!

Recipes in this July menu plan:

Pizza Casserole
One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

Chicken Lo Mein
Cheeseburgers
Chicken & Broccoli
Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacquitos
Oven Fried Chicken

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
French Dip Sandwiches
Sesame Chicken
Marlboro Man Sandwiches
Ham & Swiss Pinwheels
Grilled Burritos
Ham & Cheese Crescent Bake
BBQ Pork Tenderloin
Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Ham & Cheese Omelette
Santa Fe Chicken Foil Dinners
Sweet Asian Chicken
Queso Chicken Bake
Taco Soup
Broccoli Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Slow Cooker Chili
Slow Cooker Ham
Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
Sloppy Joes – Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
Easy Skillet Nachos
Tacos
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Cobbler

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four boys. She tries to save money in the kitchen by building a smart stockpile and meal planning. While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better – she never knows how crazy it’ll get at dinner time. You can find her on Instagram.

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Enjoy this June meal plan with a printable calendar and easy, family-friendly recipes.

Oh hello there June! School’s out. Summer is as here as it’s gonna get. Baseball season is more than half over. The heat has arrived. Summer school starts next week. Hello June!

We have some dinner time chaos still. Nights where baseball games or practice make dinner really difficult. But that will end here in a few weeks. But even if my plan includes “Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches” or “Drive-thru McDonalds”, it’s still a plan. It’s still a source of peace rather than panic. For all nights of the week. Plan with me! Whether you use this one or one you make yourself, a menu plan will bring you more peace in the kitchen. Want a menu plan that’s even more simple than this one? AND includes a shopping list? Try this one: ‘Incredibly Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Plan and Cookbook’ available on Amazon!

Available Menu Plan Formats:

• The easy-to-print version as a .PDF.
• The pre-filled file in Excel.
• An empty file in Excel.  Make your own menu plan!

Recipes in this June menu plan:

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Oven Drumsticks
Pizza Casserole
Hawaiian Chicken
Chicken Stir Fry
Crock Pot Pork Chops
Sweet Garlic Chicken
BLTs
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Fajitas
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash
Cheeseburgers
Slow Cooker Creamy Spaghetti
BBQ Chicken Foil Pack
Easy Skillet Nachos
Chicken Tacos
Crockpot Stuffed Peppers
Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
Marinated Chicken Breasts
Slow Cooker Barbeque Beef Sandwiches
Grilled Sausage & Veggie Packets
Beef Stroganoff
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Barbeque Chicken Sandwiches
Taco Ranch Chicken
Bratwurst
Sweet Asian Chicken
Quiche

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four boys. She tries to save money in the kitchen by building a smart stockpile and meal planning. While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better – she never knows how crazy it’ll get at dinner time. You can find her on Instagram.

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Summer is the perfect season for one of my all-time favorite drinks, passion tea lemonade. It’s light and refreshing and 0h-so-delicious! Just picture yourself sitting out in the warm sun, with a cool breeze blowing, and one of these ice cold babies in your hand. Doesn’t that sound dreamy?

My kids love fresh watermelon lime slush and I love this passion tea lemonade copycat drink for a special summer treat on a hot day. While we are typically water drinkers in our house, now and then we enjoy something a little more fancy. The good news is that this kind of fancy is actually super easy to mix up.

When I was fresh out of college, I didn’t try very hard to get myself a job in my chosen field. I was eager to make the world a better place, but was second guessing the degree I had worked so hard for. While I wrestled with that I spent a few years working part time shifts at a well-known coffee shop. One of the perks I enjoyed was free and discounted drinks at every shift. In the summertime I could not get enough of the passion tea lemonade. It was just so crisp and refreshing, especially at the end of my shift when I would walk out into the blistering hot sun. 

Once I finally landed my dream job I had to quit the coffee shop. Unfortunately my chosen career was not in a well paid field, and thus it was no longer affordable to enjoy a daily beverage. Wah Wah. Thankfully, the recipe for this particular drink was easy to replicate at home, and much more budget friendly than popping through the drive through on a regular basis. I also love these copycat iced coffee recipes to make my morning cup of joe at home.

This recipe uses sweetened lemonade, at a half and half ratio, so I don’t always feel the need to add any additional sugar. However when I’m hankering for something a little sweeter I sometimes add a bit of honey to each glass. My kids love it without though, so apparently I’m not the only one who thinks its sweet enough without. Give it a try and see what you think…I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!

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Passion Tea Lemonade

A refreshing summer drink

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Author Jenny

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 4 passion tea tea bags
• 4 cups lemonade
• honey or sugar to taste

Instructions

• Boil your water, then pour into pitcher and steep tea bags for 5 minutes.
• Remove tea bags and add 48 oz. of lemonade to pitcher
• Refrigerate for 2 hours, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

*for a quicker cold drink, you can steep the tea in 3 cups of water and add ice cubes and/or a little more cold water.

**If you plan to add honey, it works best to add it to the hot tea before you mix in the lemonade. I’d add 1 Tbsp to start and more if needed.

Jenny is a wife and stay at home mother of two. She loves good food, and enjoys experimenting in the kitchen. When she’s not busy chasing kids, you can find her digging into a good book, enjoying the great outdoors, and trying not to kill her houseplants.

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Do you ever get to the end of your favorite jar of pickles and wonder what on earth to do with the leftover pickle juice? While some people out there do seem to enjoy pickle juice as a beverage, that person is not me. And while I do like to add a bit of pickle juice to the meat when I make my favorite Big Mac Salad Bowl, this particular hack allows you to make homemade pickles using the whole remaining jar of pickle juice to make MORE pickles!

You heard me right. More pickles! This hack could not be easier, and I’m here to say that the second batch of pickles might be even MORE delicious because the cucumbers are crispier.

Best Pickles for This Pickle Hack

For this pickle hack, I prefer to use fresh mini cucumbers. They are smaller and similar in size most store-bought pickles. However, English cucumbers will also work. Simply cut the cucumbers into bite-sized slices.

How to Make Homemade Pickles with Pickle Juice

Once you’ve finished up a jar of your favorite pickles, simply chop up the cucumbers and fully submerge them in the remaining pickle juice. Refrigerate for one week before enjoying. I’ve tried less resting time than that and they’re still good. However, the pickles will reach their peak flavor at around one week when all the flavors have really had time to meld.

What Type of Pickle Juice Can I Use?

This works whether you prefer dill, bread and butter, spicy or any other variety of pickles. And in this economy when it can sometimes be tough to find things you need on grocery store shelves, this is a handy hack. The store is out of your favorite pickles? No problem, just grab some cucumbers and make your own! Not to mention that it’s an environmentally friendly idea to reuse both the jar and the pickle juice. 

Now I cannot say how many times this hack can be repeated with the same juice. I’ve only tried it once with several different varieties. I guarantee it will work great at least once, but feel free to experiment and see how many times you can reuse the juice before it no longer works. It may be more than you think!

Have an abundance of cucumbers from your garden? Try one of these easy recipes for fresh garden produce.

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Homemade Pickles with Leftover Pickle Juice

Try this easy pickle hack to make more pickles from leftover pickle juice!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pickles

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Refrigerator Time 7 days days

Total Time 7 days days 5 minutes minutes

Author Jenny

Ingredients

• leftover pickle juice of choice
• 4-6 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber sliced into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

• Slice mini cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
• Fully submerge cucumbers in leftover pickle juice.
• Refrigerate for one week before enjoying.

Jenny is a wife and stay at home mother of two. She loves good food, and enjoys experimenting in the kitchen. When she’s not busy chasing kids, you can find her digging into a good book, enjoying the great outdoors, and trying not to kill her houseplants.

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What’s cold, creamy, sweet, fruity, crunchy, and packed with tons of protein?  Why this mouthwatering berry frozen yogurt bark of course! It’s a delicious and healthy option for a quick snack or decadent dessert, and is so easy to make.

Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark Ingredients

To make berry yogurt bark, you only need Greek yogurt, a little maple syrup or honey, some fresh or frozen berries, and then maybe some chopped pecans or granola to sprinkle on top if you like. That’s it! It’s easy enough that it’s a great option for kids to help prepare or maybe even do all on their own. So grab your ingredients and let’s do this! 

How to Make Berry Yogurt Bark

Mix up your yogurt and maple syrup until thoroughly combined. Then spread some parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spread the yogurt out in a thin layer. Drop your berries across the yogurt and be as generous as you like. I prefer to slice strawberries unless they are very small, but you can do what you like! Add a sprinkle of crushed pecans for an added crunch, or some chia or flax seeds for a little extra protein. You could even go crazy and top it with some chocolate granola or even some chocolate chips. Listen…there are no rules. 

Toss your bark into the freezer for about 3 hours, and then remove and break into snack-sized pieces. Store in the freezer in a sealed container or resealable plastic bag. Voila! You now have a deliciously cold and creamy, protein rich, healthy snack option for you AND your kiddos. But you might want to keep this to yourself. I’m just saying. You’re probably gonna want to keep these on hand all the time, and considering how quick they are to throw together it won’t be hard to do so.  

So next time the kids are clamoring for a snack, or your own tummy starts rumbling, consider this easy, healthy, and delicious option! 

Try these healthy snack recipes

• Cinnamon maple granola
• Healthy chocolate chip banana ice cream
• Homemade Instant Pot applesauce
• Pina colada whip (dairy-free)

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Berry Yogurt Bark

An easy and healthy frozen snack recipe

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword berry yogurt bark

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Freezing Time 3 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Author Jenny

Ingredients

• 4 cups plain Greek yogurt you can use flavored if desired
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ cup crushed pecans optional
• a sprinkle of chia or flax seeds optional

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and maple syrup.
• Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spread the yogurt mixture into a thin layer.
• Top with fresh berries. Add crushed pecans, flax, seeds, and/or chia seeds if desired.
• Freeze for at least three hours.
• Once frozen, break into snack-sized chunks and place in a freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for easy snacking!

Notes

Feel free to add additional toppings of your choice, including granola, chocolate chips, or other fresh berry varieties.

Jenny is a wife and stay at home mother of two. She loves good food, and enjoys experimenting in the kitchen. When she’s not busy chasing kids, you can find her digging into a good book, enjoying the great outdoors, and trying not to kill her houseplants.

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Enjoy this May meal plan with a printable calendar and easy, family-friendly recipes.

It’s May! I was reading some old blog posts the other day from the early COVID days. Man, am I glad that’s not in full swing anymore. Such chaotic times we lived through. And my family had it good compared to most people. We didn’t have any deaths or even major bouts of illness. But I still don’t want to go through that again.

In March 2020, I had a 7-year-old, 6-year old, 4 year-old and a 3-year old. Fast forward and they’re now 9, 11, 12, and 14. These days have a lot more moving parts with schools and sports, but somehow that’s still less chaotic than those early COVID Days. My recipes are mostly the same as they were then; just in different quantities these days. We’ve introduced some new favorites, to be sure, but Menu Planning allows me to keep what we like without spinning out. Plan with me! Whether you use this one or one you make yourself, a menu plan will bring you more peace in the kitchen. Want a menu plan that’s even more simple than this one? AND includes a shopping list? Try this one: ‘Incredibly Easy 5-Ingredient Meal Plan and Cookbook’ available on Amazon!

Available Menu Plan Formats:

• The easy-to-print version as a .PDF.
• The pre-filled file in Excel.
• An empty file in Excel.  Make your own menu plan!

Recipes in this menu plan:

Steak Burrito Bowls
Creamy Potato & Bacon Soup
Italian Sausage With Bow Tie Pasta
Glazed Pork Chops
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Beef & Barley Stew
Bow Tie Fiesta
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Fajita Nachos
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
Chicken Alfredo Veggie Bake
Tex Mex Chicken Casserole
Beefy Mac & Cheese
Oven Drumsticks
Italian Sausage & Cheese Manicotti
White Chicken Chili
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
French Onion Burgers
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Smoked Sausage & Potato Hash
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken
Italian Baked Hoagies
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
Cashew Chicken
Italian Sausage & Peppers
One Pan Sausage & Veggies
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast
Chicken & Rice Soup
Taco Beef Braid
Baked Chicken Thighs

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four boys. She tries to save money in the kitchen by building a smart stockpile and meal planning. While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better – she never knows how crazy it’ll get at dinner time. You can find her on Instagram.

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