We know not everyone comes to meal planning naturally. It feels like the business of someone who’s organized and enjoys planning their entire life. However,
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Holiday Stress? Drink Eggnog! Believe it or not, eggnog, a traditional holiday beverage, can help you get through the holidays! Stressed out? Drink eggnog! (And
I met Ronda Simmons at a one-day writing workshop back in July. She mentioned she was finishing up a cookbook and I told her I
Christmas cookies are a big part of my Christmas memories. Whether it was being gifted a bag of my favorite Pepperidge Farm cookies on Christmas
Every year for Christmas, my grandma makes dozens (maybe hundreds) of cookies. Spritz, pizzelles, sugar cookies, gingersnaps, and many others. She keeps them in the
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Growing up, holiday meals were always special. The whole family would get together at my grandma’s house and one meal was an entire day’s event.
We’ve added new organizational options to the Menus feature! With Menus you can save a meal plan or group of recipes for use again in
As we gear up for our annual sale from November 26th-29th, we wanted to remind you of our affiliate program! Signing up for the Plan
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, many of us are turning our attention to crafting menus for a special holiday dinner with family and
For me, Autumn is a welcome time of year. The heat of the Summer is behind us and the cool mornings and breezy days of
Like many people, I jumped on the sourdough bandwagon in 2020. I love a good sourdough loaf with a tangy, sour flavor and I wanted
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This blog is the second in a multi-part series where we will show you some of the ways Plan to Eat already accomplishes many of
In case you missed it, we launched the first episode of The Plan to Eat Podcast! In this episode, our hosts, Riley and Roni, and
We recently sent out a new customer survey to find out what we can do to enhance Plan to Eat for our current (and potential)
Autumn graced us just about a month ago, and if you are in the northern hemisphere, temperatures have started to drop. Frost and freeze warnings
All life-changing habits, whether it be budgeting, exercising, or meal planning, have their misconceptions. And that’s probably because there are many ways to understand and
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Rather watch than read? Check out our meal planning benefits video on Youtube! If you’re new to meal planning, you might be wondering what the
Enjoy a variety of posts from our Fall 2021 Baking Basics Challenge! We shared recipes and tips to improve your kitchen confidence and become a
This easy white cake is filled with a bold strawberry filling and covered in smooth vanilla buttercream; there isn’t much better. The flavors are simple,
These giant chocolate cookies, filled with chunks of dark chocolate and topped with the Real Salt sea salt, are just the thing you need to
While there are several reasons you may need to make a substitution while baking, food allergens are at the top of the list. Food allergies
I was blessed to be at a conference last weekend with the Founder and President of the Weston A. Price Foundation, Sally Fallon Morell. The
Bread baking has always seemed a tad bit intimidating to me. There is a lot of time involved and you never quite know how it’s
Have you ever been in the middle of a bake and realized that something just seemed way off? The dough tastes funny, the cookies spread
If you are new to baking, this recipe is a wonderful place to start. You don’t need to use a mixer, there are minimal ingredients,
If you are new to baking, there are many baking terms that you will come across in recipes that may seem unfamiliar at first. Today
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If you are at all interested in baking, we’ve got some really fun things coming up for you this month! Whether you are an aspiring
This giveaway has ended! In May, we shared advice on how to become a better cook with posts about common cooking terms, utensils, and what
We all know the data: children that start their day with a healthy breakfast perform better in school. They are more focused, more even keeled
It has been pretty hot here in Oklahoma the last few weeks, and we’ve tried to cool off just about any way we can. As
August is here and for many families that means getting back into school mode. We’re always looking for ways to make back to school easier
Some might say summer is almost over, but I think the best of summer just got here! That’s right, it’s peach and tomato season (at
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I am passionate about condiments: fermented condiments. “Why?” you ask. Because nearly every child in America eats ketchup, mustard, or mayo nearly every day…and while
Q: How will Plan to Eat help me save money? A: Creating a meal plan saves you money on groceries because you only shop for
Cookie cake has been one of my favorite treats to make and share with others for quite some time now. Making cookie cake is a
Have you ever planned a wholesome, delicious meal and then when it got to the table, half of your family didn’t want to eat it?
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Summertime is here and we’re ready for some backyard dinners and barbecues! We love the fresh fruits and veggies of summer and all the fun
It’s summer time! Fire up that barbeque! Many of us have made the switch to grassfed (or pastured) meats for health reasons. Meat from animals
In my current season of life, I find myself valuing bakes that are quick to get in the oven, don’t create a huge mess in
Meal delivery boxes are incredibly popular these days and it seems that new companies are popping up every day. I was curious about the process:
At least a few times every summer, my husband and I pack our backpacks and head into the wilderness for a few days. It’s probably
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Let’s Hear it for Pancakes! Whenever I think of the month of May, (after I think “hey, it’s spring!”), I think of moms, because Mother’s
Every cook has one, or two or likely many more cooking blunders that left them embarrassed or boiling mad. We all have our shining moments
These giant funfetti sugar cookies are such a fun and cheerful way to celebrate birthdays or even the beginning of summer break! I’ve been working
If you’re new to cooking homemade meals, you might be curious what tools you need in your kitchen. Do you need lots of fancy gadgets
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If you’re like us, you’ve looked at a new recipe and felt confused by some of the terms used in the recipe. In hopes of
It’s spring, and life is popping up all over! If you are in the northern hemisphere, you are seeing signs of life bursting through –
We are excited to announce the addition of the Menus feature to the Plan to Eat app! If you’re unfamiliar, Menus are reusable collections of
We ate casserole a lot when I was growing up…tuna casserole, hamburger casserole, cheesy chicken casserole… If we had meat and noodles in the house,
Whether it’s saving money, saving time, or wasting less, we’re always thinking of ways to make grocery shopping more enjoyable! Below are four tips for
One simple way that I try to save money while cooking or baking is to simply work with whatever foods I already have in the
We’ve written before about how to use Plan to Eat to save money on groceries, but we know there’s only so much one app can
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Time, time, time. None of us seem to have enough time. So many things to do, errands to run, people to care for, places to
Time is a finite resource and with a limited number of hours in each day, sometimes we just need dinner to be easy. We have
If you know other Plan to Eat subscribers, you can share recipes and saved Menus with them! Here’s a guide to show you how. Invite
If you have been around for a little while, you know that I had my first baby last year. The transition to motherhood has been
If you meal plan with cookbooks, a calendar, and pen and paper, you might think it’s silly to say that meal planning can save you
If you are looking for recipes that are specifically geared toward saving you time, look no further than sheet pan meals! The great thing about
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Rather watch than read? Click here! Last year, the ever-present question of “what’s for dinner?” was more present than ever! With most restaurants closed or
Valentine’s Day is over, but the whole month of February is recognized as Heart month. I encourage you to “love your heart” by eating foods
Whether it’s saving money, saving time, or wasting less, we’re always looking for ways to make grocery shopping more enjoyable! Here are five tips for
Here’s the scene: you’re at the grocery store and either you forgot your list, or you never made one in the first place. You randomly
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Welcome to the fifth week of 2021 and the final week of our “Make it Fresh” series! We’re focused on keeping our meal plans interesting
It’s week four of 2021! The beginning of a New Year is an exciting time as we all focus on goals and resolutions. We’re focused
So…here we are again, new year, new cycle. A great time to decide to do one thing differently—maybe one for the year, or one every
Welcome to week number three of 2021! New Years is an exciting time as we focus on new goals and resolutions. We’re focused on getting
Welcome to the second week of 2021! New Years is an exciting time as we all focus on new goals and resolutions. We’re focused on
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Welcome to 2021! The New Year is an exciting time as we all focus on goals and resolutions. At Plan to Eat, we’re focused on
The New Year is a time for goals, change, and resolutions. With all of the major events of 2020, you might be finding yourself in
…Bringing Down the Toxic Load and Increasing Nutrient Values It’s that time of year again: holiday time! Happy Chanukah, Happy Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas, Happy
As we enter a New Year, saving money might be one of your top goals. We know that simply by creating a meal plan, you
We’re excited to announce that The Great Plan to Eat Cookie Swap was a success! We received so many recipes and some heartfelt messages with
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Typically, the holiday season brings all manner of events into our schedules, including festive parties and cookie exchanges. We understand your holiday plans might be
For those of us in the USA, Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Traditionally, Americans have celebrated the holiday by roasting a turkey. If you
For as long as I can remember, this has been my absolute favorite pie. Growing up, my mom would always make it for Thanksgiving dinner.
As we approach winter, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead and get some meals prepped. Whether you make an extra large batch of dinner
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Holiday gatherings can be stressful. There’s grocery store runs, decorations, cleaning, food prep, and so much more. It can feel overwhelming to get everything done
It’s Autumn! Porridge to the Rescue! Welcome to autumn! We can keep ourselves in balance through this and every season by eating certain foods, beverages,
It’s the perfect time to meal prep and fill your Freezer with meals you can use for the next few months. Here’s a guide to
We’ve entered Fall. Daylight is waning and it’s getting chilly. This is a great time of year to bring your crockpot or slow cooker out
If you aren’t already familiar, a galette is basically a smaller, freeform version of a pie. A little less filling, a little more flaky crust,
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We’re excited to announce a new challenge and giveaway we are hosting with Mary’s Nest, from October 5th-9th! See the end of this post for
We get a lot of questions about how our shopping list works. The Shopping List in Plan to Eat is unique because it creates a
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