Family Dinners the EASY Way!


Hi Reader,

Back-to-school season is here! Which means schedules just got a whole lot busier. Between homework, activities, and the general chaos of weeknights, getting a healthy meal on the table can feel impossible.

But here’s the good news--you don’t need hours (or fancy ingredients) to feed your family well. In fact, you can make affordable, nutrient-dense dinners in under 30 minutes.

I pulled together over 50 quick and easy family dinner recipes that are perfect for those nights when time is short but bellies are hungry. From one-pan meals to simple stir-fries, there’s something for everyone--and for whatever you already have in your pantry.

A Mind "Full" Mom: Family-Friendly Recipes

From breakfast to dinner to dessert, Kristen shares delicious, tried, and true recipes that are big on flavor, made with easy-to-find wholesome ingredients, and family-approved! She also sends Free Weekly Meal Plans complete with meal-prep tips and a grocery list.

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