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I cannot believe I found this at Goodwill. What do I do?!?!

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Need dinner inspiration? 🙌

This week's FREE meal plan is packed with family favorites—chicken, pork, beef, salmon, pasta, salads, and more!

👉Swipe through to see our latest meal plan sponsored by @hyveecolumbia.

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Jul 10

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Cooking with Jack: Episode 4

Last night, my (Rachel’s) college kiddo Jack and I worked on one of the easiest and tastiest weeknight meals ever. He said he’ll probably make this once a week once he moves out.

4-Ingredient Sausage Rigatoni (known as Boursin Pasta in our house) takes only 20 minutes and really is one of those meals that anyone can make. We used fusilli pasta this time around.

Swipe through to see some of the things that I taught Jack this round. 

1 - One of the keys to elevating this dish is using fresh herbs at the end, but they are totally optional. I have taught my kids over the years how to use knives, which is an essential skill in the kitchen. Note: I’m still growing in this skill!

2 - Secondly, I showed him how to make broccoli in a colander over the boiling pasta at the same time. This is one of those Mom Hacks I’ve been using for years to save time and make sure we have a veggie with the main dish.

3 - Leftovers of this pasta are great for days to come so it’s an awesome meal prep recipe as well.

Comment RECIPE and I will send it your way.

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It's prime grilling season. Here are my go-to recipes that you need to try ASAP! 

Comment "Grilling" below and we will get you the links to them all! 

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Use up all that summer garden produce in this delicious, chopped Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad that can be made in just a few minutes. 

This perfect summer salad can be pulled together in just minutes. So addictive but light and healthy, too!

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https://thrivinghomeblog.com/cucumber-tomato-feta-salad/
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Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Don't have the energy to think about what's for dinner next week? No worries... we've made a plan for you!

✅Swipe through to see our easy, family-friendly meal plan sponsored by  @hyveecolumbia.

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Cooking Lessons with Jack: Episode 3

Tonight we made a restaurant-quality main dish with 4 main ingredients. My college boy LOVES Boursin Chicken and has been asking to learn this one.

I quickly realized the biggest lesson to be taught was about food safety. It takes vigilance to avoid getting raw chicken juice on surfaces and to understand how to clean up when you do.

Another food safety lesson: chicken is done when it’s between 160-165 degrees F. A meat thermometer is your best friend for this. Or cut the middle make sure there’s no more pink. 

Lastly, I forgot how hard it is for a newer cook to balance making multiple dishes at once. Together we got it done, though! 💪

Comment RECIPE to get this tasty weeknight meal.

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We’ve vetted our 400+ recipes and handpicked the best ones for the summer holiday.

Just comment “Celebrate” and I’ll send them on over. 

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Your July dinners? Already planned. ✅

Grab our free July Menu Plan and take decision fatigue off your plate — literally.

Wholesome family meals, all month long, plus a killer freezer meal prep session built right in.

Want the free download? → Comment “JULY”

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❤️🤍💙Take the guesswork out of dinner this week with our FREE weekly meal plan sponsored by @hyveecolumbia.

We've got you covered with family-friendly meals all week AND a great line-up for the Fourth! 🇺🇸

Swipe to see what we have lined up this week.

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Jun 25

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Yep. I said it. 😅

Summer is HOT. My kitchen is HOT. And the last thing I want to do at 5pm is stand over a stove.

So a few years ago I stopped trying to cook every night in July and August — and started spending ONE afternoon a month filling my freezer instead. 

And not just any meals. Dump-and-go Crock-Pot meals!

Now on the hottest, most chaotic summer nights? Dinner’s already done. Past me took care of it. 🙌

Freezer meal prep genuinely changed our summers. Less stress, less takeout, and I actually enjoy cooking again because I’m not doing it every. single. day.

Want to try it? 

I put together a free 1-hour freezer prep session that walks you through making 6 dump-and-go crock pot meals — start to finish, in one hour. You’ll thank yourself all week long.

Comment Freezer Prep and I will send it on over right now!

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I did the digging so you don’t have to! 🕵️‍♀️

Spent my morning sorting through thousands of Prime Day deals to find the ones actually worth your time. The best of the best are officially rounded up!

Want the list? 💬 Comment PRIME and I’ll slide into your DMs with the (affiliate) links!

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Jun 22

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The Ultimate Cheeseburger Bowl 🍔🔥

If you want all the savory, comforting flavors of burger night in a healthy, 30-minute weeknight dinner… you have to try this recipe!

We’re sharing 5 simple tips in the video to help you get it perfect every single time (including the secret to that crispy potato base and our famous 5-ingredient burger sauce!).

It’s fast, incredibly delicious, and completely picky-eater approved because everyone gets to build their own custom bowl.

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Save this post for your meal plan next week! 📌

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Jun 19

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A little meal planning goes a long way to reduce stress, save time, and make family mealtimes more enjoyable! Thank goodness we've done the planning for you.

Swipe to see all the delicious and family-friendly ideas!

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Jun 19

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No need to wait until next week to grab some great deals

Here are some favorite Prime Day deals that have already launched! 

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I’m back from vacation. We had a great time in Washington DC, but after eating out almost every meal, I’m itching for some healthy, home-cooked food. 

I used our Thriving Meals Meal Planning app to plan out these meals, make my grocery list, and order from Instacart all from the airport! The app made it so easy!

Swipe through to see what meals are first up on my list. 

Then comment “SEND LINK” and I will DM you all of the recipes.
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Jun 17

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Seriously, if you bring this flavorful BLT Pasta Salad to your next summer cookout, do not expect to leave with leftovers. It combines everything you love about a classic BLT: crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh greens. These are all tossed with tender pasta and a rich, homemade ranch dressing that takes it to the next level.

The best part? It comes together in less than 30 minutes, so you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the backyard BBQ.

Save this post or comment “RECIPE” to have it for your next summer gathering!

https://thrivinghomeblog.com/blt-pasta-salad-with-ranch-dressing/
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10 Things Our Husbands Love 

Unsure what to get the dad in your life? Our guys shared what they like and use most when it comes to gifts. Comment DAD to see their recs.

We already got an email this morning saying "I want to hear more from your husbands." 🤣

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Week 2 of teaching my college-aged son (on the right) some easy, healthy recipes he can make in his apartment this year. We had his roommate (on the left) over this time which was so fun!

Comment FLATBREAD to get this recipe (we make this all the time).

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10/10 recipe says our team! These Bang Bang Salmon Bowls are a quick, nutritious meal featuring smoky air fryer salmon bites, a sweet and flavorful bang bang sauce, cooked rice, and your choice of toppings. 

This gluten-free, dairy-free salmon bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep and easy to customize.

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https://thrivinghomeblog.com/salmon-bowls-with-bang-bang-sauce/
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