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Comment “MP” to get our Easter Week Meal Plan sent straight to you!

We’ve included plenty of ideas for Easter itself, plus a fun breakfast-for-dinner featuring hard-boiled eggs—perfect for using up those dyed eggs. The rest of the week focuses on simple, stress-free meals so you can relax and enjoy dinner with your family.

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Mar 22

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Wanna know a secret? Our make-ahead lunch wraps might be one of the easiest and most customizable recipes on our site.

With some basic ingredients (cheese, rice, wraps, salsa, black beans, corn), you can make so many different flavors. Ideas:

👉Chicken (cubed or shredded)
👉Beef (ground or shredded)
👉Sauteed peppers and onions
👉Scrambled eggs
👉Fresh herbs
👉Roasted sweet potaotes
👉Different kinds of cheese

These wraps are nutritious, hearty, and completely adaptable to whatever your family might like in them!

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Mar 20

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Comment MP to get our latest meal plan sponsored by @hyveecolumbia sent directly to you!

🗓️Meal planning is one of those small habits that can make a big difference in our homes. It helps us save money, reduce waste, and actually enjoy sitting down together for meals.

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Mar 19

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Hi, Polly and Rachel here! 👋

If you’re a busy parent trying to balance “healthy” with “actually feasible,” you’re in the right place. 

We have 3 kids each and have been food blogging since 2012. We know exactly how heavy the mental load of mealtime feels and we’re here to take it off your plate.

Our recipes, cookbooks, and freezer meal resources are designed to help you:

✨ Feed your family delicious, healthy meals.
⏰ Save hours in the kitchen.
💰 Save money by cooking in bulk.
🧘 Stress less about “What’s for dinner?”

Join the millions of readers who rely on our rigorously-tested, family-friendly recipes. 

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Mar 19

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6 Reasons You’ll Love This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole 

1. Flavor and Color: With layers of hash browns, ham, Gruyere cheese, cheddar, roasted red peppers, kale, and more, it’s a sight to behold, smell, and devour!

2. Easy to Make Ahead: Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

3. BIG Batch: Easily serves 10-12 people and is great for feeding a crowd.

4. Accurate Cook Time: Most recipes online have you overcook your casserole (overnight is waaay too long!). The correct cook time is actually only 4 hours on low according to our multiple tests.

5. Reheats Well: It’s delicious as leftovers! 

6. Gluten-free

7. High in Protein

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Make this for Easter Brunch!

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing 

We’re taking fresh fruit salad to the next level with the perfect combination of colorful fruit and our simple honey lime dressing. This classic dish would be perfect for Easter or any celebration you have coming up. 

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Mar 18

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This 20-Minute Caesar Pasta Salad was unique and new to us, but everyone who has tested it out, really enjoyed it! 

We know it’s a dish that can please all ages.

I’d describe this recipe as a cross between traditional Caesar salad and a traditional pasta salad. Not too heavy, but filling. 

To turn it into a high protein/well-balanced dish that works great for meal prep, simply add in cooked chicken. 

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Mar 18

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Lemon Poppyseed Cake Mix Cookies bring the best little pop of spring to your kitchen! 🍋

These bright and citrusy Cookies are crispy on the outside, doughy on the inside, packed with poppy seeds, and drizzled with an easy lemon glaze.

What you’ll need:

- Yellow cake mix (Use our homemade version or store bought)
- Eggs & Oil
- Vanilla
- Lemon zest and lemon extract
- Poppyseeds

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Mar 15

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This easy flatbread pizza recipe is a simple, family-friendly meal that comes together quickly.

Using store-bought flatbread, fresh mozzarella, and plenty of colorful veggies, you’ll have a crispy, flavorful pizza on the table in no time.

Chopping everything to the same size and mixing it before putting it on the flatbread makes every bite delicious!

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Comment MP below and we will send this menu plan straight to your inbox.

If you’re tired of staring into the fridge wondering what to cook, we’ve got you covered. This week’s plan that’s sponsored by @hyveecolumbia  is packed with simple, family-friendly dinners. Save time, and make dinner stress-free this week!

We also include the top 5 sales of the week at Hy-Vee, plus how to stock up and save on each item.

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These Sheet Pan Pancakes are a quicker, easier, and healthier way to make traditional pancakes. Customize the toppings based on what you and your family like best.

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“Made this last night and we all agreed it was very tasty. I had leftovers for lunch – even better today. The flavors were wonderful.” - Kelly

Our Slow Cooker Pot Roast as been a long-time reader favorite. 

It yields a tender, shredded chuck roast with baby Yukon gold potatoes and carrots smothered in a velvety, complex-tasting brown gravy. 

No cream soups or gravy packets here! Just real food goodness that’ll have you asking for seconds!

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Brand New Recipe!!

These fluffy, moist Cheddar Bay Biscuits are one of our favorite crowd-pleasing sides. 

They’re ready in just 30 minutes, freezer-friendly, and brushed with a savory melted-butter topping that takes them over the top. 

My kids described them as a “baked grilled cheese!”

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A new week brings a fresh opportunity to make dinnertime easier and more enjoyable. If you love walking into the week knowing dinner is already figured out, this meal plan that’s sponsored by @hyveecolumbia  is for you!

We also include the top 5 sales of the week at Hy-Vee, plus how to stock up and save on each item.

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Mexican Street Corn Dip is an addictive appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or game day spreads. 

This easy recipe saves time by using fire-roasted canned corn as the star ingredient, combined with simple staples you likely already have on hand. 

The result is a creamy (but not too thick) dip that reheats beautifully and disappears fast.

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Easy dinner alert!

Both picky and adventurous eaters will go for this Mediterranean spin on pulled pork. 

Greek Pitas with pulled pork are made in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot. This recipe can also be prepped ahead and made into a freezer meal. 

Serve it over naan or pita bread with our pickled onions, cucumber, feta and Tzatziki Sauce for a flavorful, filling dinner. It makes tons of leftovers too. 

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Feb 27

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If you’ve been wanting to feel more organized, more prepared, and less overwhelmed at 5pm — this is your sign. This meal plan that’s sponsored by @hyveecolumbia is designed to make weeknights feel manageable again.

We also include the top 5 sales of the week at Hy-Vee, plus how to stock up and save on each item.

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Feb 26

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We surveyed our Facebook and Instagram followers to see which recipes they make over and over again. It was fun to see the results:

In no particular order…

4-Ingredient Boursin Chicken
Chicken Fried Rice
Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas
Baked Penne Pasta
Chicken Taquitos
Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Chicken
Shredded Balsamic Beef
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Turkey Pesto Paninis
Italian Chicken Thighs

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Need help getting out of a dinner rut? Want to spend the less time planning each week? Oh, we’ve got your back! 🙌 Comment “Thriving Meals” and I’ll send you a link for the 7 day free trial of our menu planning app! - Rachel

Learn more and try it here: https://thrivinghomeblog.com/thriving-meals-app/
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