High-Protein Meal Prep That Actually Supports Strength Training
A real-life look at how I prep high-protein foods to support strength training, recovery, and family life—without cooking separate meals or overcomplicating the week.
What We Spent on Groceries This Week (A Real-Life Baseline)
I’m sharing exactly what we spent on groceries this week for our family of five, including receipts, categories, and why this post is the baseline for a real-life grocery budget series.
Our December 2025 Meal Plan (How I Meal Planned for a Family of 5 Without Losing My Mind)
A real look at how I meal planned in December for a family of five, handwritten pages, repeated dinners, crossed-out grocery lists, and all. This is what a flexible, real-life monthly meal plan actually looks like when you’re feeding kids, juggling work, and keeping decision fatigue low.
How I Meal Plan for a Family of 5 (Without Strict Recipes or Schedules)
I don’t meal plan with strict recipes or rigid schedules. I plan in a way that leaves room for real life. In this post, I share exactly how I meal plan for a family of five using a flexible system that keeps us fed, reduces decision fatigue, and actually works during busy weeks.
Simple High-Protein Snacks for Busy Moms (Quick, Cheap, and Kid-Friendly)
This guide breaks down the simplest high-protein snacks busy moms can actually stick to — no cooking, no complicated prep, just real grab-and-go options that keep you full and energized on chaotic days. If you want quick, cheap, kid-friendly protein ideas you can use this week, start here.
Cheap High-Protein Lunch Ideas for Busy Weeks
Trying to stay full, eat high-protein, and stick to a grocery budget? These are the five cheap, high-protein lunches I rotate every week as a busy mom of four. Simple ingredients, fast prep, and no overthinking — just real meals that actually keep you going.