The holidays can be stressful especially if you are hosting, but they don't have to be! Planning ahead and taking a few steps in advance can make all the difference in staying cool and calm before your guests arrive! For years I have been implementing these practical plan ahead tips when hosting a holiday meal; And this year I thought I would my tips with all of you!

1. Get a Headcount. The first thing you need to do is get a headcount. Knowing about how many adults and children you will have...

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It’s back-to-school season! By the end of summer I’m ready for a good healthy dose of routine! In our home, back-to-school means more structure which makes consistent healthy habits much more manageable.

Today, I’m sharing five healthy habits you can incorporate into your back-to-school routine. These tips help me get a head start on my day, keep my energy strong through the rigorous back-to-school transition, and help me manage my time well! I hope these fall friendly tips help make your...

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Let's face it...we all know life is too busy and it just isn't practical to spend a whole day on your weekend in the kitchen. This meal prep is an example of a way to prep meals for one person for the M-F work week and not get bored (or spend your entire weekend doing so). Trust me, when I first started meal prepping (if you include grocery shopping, prepping, and cleaning up,) I spent almost all day to have things ready. I didn't mind it at first, but now, my goal is to spend as little time...

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Time. It’s the one commodity I never seem to have enough of, can you relate?

I’ve become very intentional about how I spend my time. I took a close (and admittedly painful) look at how I spend my precious 24-hours. I knew I needed to challenge myself to manage them more efficiently and more purposefully. The challenge resulted in several life changes. You can read more about that here. Today though, I'm talking specifically about changes to how I grocery shop to help manage and increase my...

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When it comes to eating healthy, sometimes half of the battle is making choices that are quick and easy to prepare. Over the years I have also found that dinners tend to be the easiest thing for people to plan ahed, but the rest of the meals (and snacks) are harder to prepare because they are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the day. If you are in need of some quick and easy meal inspiration, here are 75 breakfast, lunch, & snack ideas that are ready in 20 minutes or less!

First, let's...

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In my new book Nourish I talk about how important it is to establish a healthy routine to keep you on track during a busy week. Setting aside a little planning time is all it takes! This is true especially when it comes to meal planing. Here are a few ways you can start to meal plan today!

1. Map out your week. Sit down and think about what your week will look like. (ie: Are you going to be home late a few days during the week, or taking your kids to a sports event?) Plan your meals...

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To download the weekly meal plan of your choice, simply click on your preferred choice below!

Week 3 Options:

Quick and Easy Dinners | Grocery List

What I'm Cooking This Week | Grocery List

Clean Eating Crockpot Dinners | Grocery List

To get the recipes for these meal plans, or learn more about making your own personal custom meal plans, be sure to check out the Dashing Dish Membership! These meal plans will be updated every week and shared right here on the blog every Friday! I hope they are...

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It's not easy to make good food choices when you lead a busy life, and let's face it, we're all leading busy lives! Juggling the demands of friends, family, faith and career, life can often get in the way and make it difficult to find the time to prepare healthy, nourishing meals for your family. But what if I told you there was a way to save both time and money, prepare healthier meals and at the same time preserve your sanity?

There is indeed a way and it's as simple as undertaking a little...

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If your life is anything like mine, much of it is spent on the go. When life gets busy it's so helpful to have easy, accessible, portable meals and snacks available to help keep your healthy lifestyle on track. Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite "go-to's" for your on-the-go life.

Breakfast

At least a couple of times a week, protein shakes are my on-the-go breakfast choice. I mix one up right before leaving and pour it into a thermal mug to keep it icy cold. It's quick, easy to take and sip...

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Starting at the beginning of each week I will be sharing my personal weekly meal plans, and even quick and easy and crockpot meal plans some weeks! It is my hope that by sharing my weekly meal plans, that it provides inspiration and motivation for you guys as well!

At the end of each week (typically on a Saturday), I begin to think about my meal plan for the coming week. I get on Dashing Dish and look through the recipes for inspiration if I'm not sure what I feel like making. (I also use the...

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