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This meal plan that’s sponsored by @hyveecolumbia has several that require very little prep work like the dump-and-go Mexican Soup, and the quick mixing of Blueberry Baked Oatmeal before it goes in the oven.

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

#MealPlan #ThrivingHome #WeeklyMenu #Hy-Vee #FreezerMeals
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Our Freezer Meal of the Month is Shredded Beef Taquitos! 🎉

We’ll show you how to make two batches at once—saving you serious time in the kitchen.

✔️ Kid-approved (and grown-ups love ‘em too!)
✔️ Goes straight from freezer to oven or air fryer—on the table in minutes.
✔️ The perfect weeknight dinner.
✔️ BONUS: The Hy-Vee butcher will slice the freshest chuck roast and trim the fat for you. Just ask at the meat counter—it’s a huge time-saver!

Want the FREE PDF with everything you need to double and freeze this recipe—shopping list, instructions, and freezer labels included?

👇 COMMENT MAY and we’ll send it your way!

Sponsored by @hyveecolumbia #ad
#FreezerMeals  #EasyDinner #FamilyMeals #ThrivingHome

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May 1

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These English Muffin Pizzas are something all ages enjoy.

They are an easy week night meal and can be easily customized. 

Such a fun healthy twist on pizza. Even better, they are freezer friendly. You can prep a bunch at once and freeze them before cooking. 

To get the recipe, just Google “Thriving Home English Muffin Pizzas”

Enjoy!

#englishmuffin #healthypizza #healthylunchideas #easyfreezermeals #freezermeal #mealprep
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Apr 30

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This creamy, tomatoey Sausage Rigatoni comes together in 20 minutes with only 4 main ingredients. 

Boursin cheese (the secret flavor bomb) combines with marinara sauce and browned Italian sausage, resulting in a rich, flavorful coating for rigatoni. 

Perfect for busy nights!

To get the recipe, just Google “Thriving Home Sausage Rigatoni”
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Apr 28

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Free Monthly Menu Plan!

Our May Menu Plan is here to save you time and stress. And while most food blogs charge for something like this, we are offering it for free!

In the pdf you will get:

* a digital version with links to each recipe
* a printer-friendly version
* a blank printable version so you can create your own menu using our ideas as inspiration.

We’ve provided 7 days a week of wholesome dinner ideas plus side dish ideas. Pick and choose what works best for your crew.

Comment Menu Plan and we will send it right over!

https://thriving-home.kit.com/1dd74dd6de

#menuplan #monthlymenuplan #mealplan #monthlymealplan #mealplanning #prepahead #freemenuplan #freemealplanner
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Apr 27

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Did you know we have 7 different recipes for Overnight Oats?

What are the benefits of Overnight Oats?
📌Make-ahead - they last 5 days in the refrigerator.
📌No Cooking - the oats soften in the liquid as it sits in the refrigerator.
📌Healthy - the combo of fresh or frozen fruit, whole grains, and other nutritious add-ins provides fiber, protein, antioxidants, and valuable minerals.
📌Eat On the Go - eat from the jar at your desk, in the car, wherever you are!
📌Tasty - with a balance of sweet and salty, they are like dessert in a jar.

Comment RECIPE and we will send you the link -- including a cheat sheet you can print out:
👉 https://thrivinghomeblog.com/7-overnight-oats-recipes/
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Apr 25

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Most of our recipes on this week's plan can be easily doubled so you can put one in the freezer for later! Pick a favorite (or two!) and put an extra in the freezer for the busy days ahead.

#MealPlan #ThrivingHome #WeeklyMenu #Hy-Vee #FreezerMeals
https://thrivinghomeblog.com/menu-plan-for-the-week-of-april-28/
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This high protein, low carb Crustless Bacon Spinach Quiche is delicious, easy to make, and works great for meal prep. 

Here is an overview of how it comes together:

1. Saute Bacon
2. Saute Veggies
3. Make Egg Mixture
4. Assemble Casserole
5. Bake

It’s well tested, great for meal prep, and freezer friendly.

Google “Thriving Home Crustless Bacon Spinach Quiche” for the recipe!

Enjoy!

#crustlessquiche #mealprepbreakfast #quicherecipe #highprotien
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Apr 22

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Try our quick and addictive Shrimp Scampi Pasta! In 30 minutes or less, you can enjoy the perfect combination of succulent shrimp, comforting pasta, and an Italian-inspired lemon garlic butter sauce that will knock your socks off.

Google “Thriving Home Shrimp Scampi” for the recipe. 

#shrimpscampi #30minutemeals #shrimplovers #easydinners
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Apr 21

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These Sheet Pan Pancakes are a quicker and easier way to make traditional pancakes. 

The sheet pan method allows for multiple servings to be made at once, while also customizing the toppings, which can be great for families and meal prep. 

Plus, we’ll show you how to freeze these for later!

To get the recipe just Google “thriving home sheet pan pancakes”

Enjoy!

#easybreakfast #sheetpanpancakes #sheetpanmeals #pancakes #pancakesforbreakfast
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Apr 18

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Chicken Burgers, Greek Pitas, Meatloaf Muffins, Mexican Soup and more... we've got all the variety on this week's menu plan. Plus, we've selected the top 5 Hy-Vee sales and show you how to stock up save. (Scroll through the images to see them.)

#MealPlan #ThrivingHome #WeeklyMenu #Hy-Vee #FreezerMeals
https://thrivinghomeblog.com/menu-plan-for-the-week-of-april-21/
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Apr 17

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We don’t need no vacuum sealers! Rachel’s janky hack to avoid freezer burn works like a charm. 😉 P.S. Please don’t use this trick with any raw meat!
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Apr 16

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Free Easter Food Guide!

We're excited to help fill your Easter table with delicious (and easy) recipes. 
We will also pepper in a few other ways to make Easter fun and meaningful around your house. 

Comment Send Link to get started!

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Apr 14

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✨New recipe!!✨ Meet my husband's newest favorite recipe on Thriving Home: 20-Minute Sausage Rigatoni.

Check this out--you only need FOUR amazing ingredients for a restaurant-quality dish:

1 - Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese (the secret flavor bomb!) @boursincheese 
2- A jar of good marinara sauce (I love @raoshomemade)
3 - Rigatoni pasta
4- Italian sausage

Add this one to your weeknight rotation or serve to guests the next time you host! Man, it's good. 

To get the recipe:

Google "Thriving Home Sausage Rigatoni"

Comment RECIPE and I'll send a link to your DMs

https://thrivinghomeblog.com/sausage-rigatoni/
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Apr 14

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Last but not least in our Easter Brunch Recipe Series is our Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. 

Since strawberries are the star of the show, I shopped at Hy-Vee (sponsored) where I knew I’d get high quality produce. 

This recipe has been rigorously tested by a pastry chef. 

It’s perfect to serve to groups not only because it serves a lot but it’s just a beautiful dish.

To get the recipe just google “Thriving Home Strawberry Shortcake Trifle” or comment recipe.

https://thrivinghomeblog.com/strawberry-shortcake-trifle/

#hyvee #thrivinghome #strawberryseason #strawberryshortcake #trifle #easydessert #strawberryrecipe
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There are 3 essentials that make our New Fashioned Fruit Salad SO good!

#1 - You’ve got to pick the best fruit. So I shopped at Hy-Vee (sponsored) where you’ll find the best produce in town. There’s no shortage of choices that’s for sure! Plus, if you’re running short on time, you can always pick up their pre-washed, pre-cut fruit in the Hy-Vee ShortCuts section.

#2 - Cut up the fruit all the same size. I like mine pretty small and bite-sized.

#3 - Is the light, citrusy dressing you’ll toss it all with.

You’ll start by zesting a lime, then extract some of the juice (yep, that’s my party trick!), and finally stir in some honey.

Drizzle that over the fruit and give it all a stir. This fruit salad is sure to be a hit at your next brunch or holiday!

#hyveepartner #fruitsalad #bruchfood #easterfood

Google “Thriving Home Fruit Salad” for the recipe or comment recipe below. Enjoy!

https://thrivinghomeblog.com/classic-fruit-salad/
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Apr 12

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We’re back with another amazing Easter Brunch Recipe: Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole. 

This decadent, holiday-worthy casserole has a warm bread pudding-like texture with plenty of cinnamon flavor and a cream cheese icing.

I got everything I needed for my Easter Brunch and this recipe at Hy-Vee (sponsored) where they are well stocked with high quality ingredients. 

What I love most about this recipe is that you make it in advance. It sits in the fridge overnight or, if you’re working further in advance, you can prep it and freeze it. 

Lastly, this recipe feeds a crowd so it works great for an Easter Brunch or breakfast potluck.

Comment RECIPE or Google “Thriving Home Cinnamon Roll Casserole” for the recipe.

https://thrivinghomeblog.com/overnight-cinnamon-roll-casserole/
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Apr 12

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This week's menu plan includes Easter! We've got you covered with easy, but delicious recipes to impress your guests or just enjoy yourself.

#MealPlan #ThrivingHome #WeeklyMenu #Hy-Vee #FreezerMeals
https://thrivinghomeblog.com/menu-plan-for-the-week-of-april-14/
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We couldn't have an Easter Brunch Series without ham right?

For my family, it’s an Easter staple. I got mine at Hy-Vee (our sponsor for this post) along with other groceries I needed for the holiday meal.

To make things even easier for you, we are using our crock pot to make it so your oven can be freed up to prepare other things for your Easter Brunch. 

I’ll shoot you straight--it’s really easy to dry out your ham in the crock pot. However, after a lot of testing and research, we found the best way to slow cook a spiral ham and how to avoid it getting dried out in the process. 

One trick we learned is that since most hams are too big for the crock pot, you can use foil to act as your lid. 

You'll also be surprised at how quickly it cooks on low!

Google “Thriving Home slow cooker ham” or comment RECIPE to get all the details!

https://thrivinghomeblog.com/crockpot-ham/

#hyvee #sponsored #slowcookerham #ham #easterham #crockpot
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Welcome to day 1 of our Easter Brunch Series. 

Friends and family will love this Gourmet Crockpot Breakfast Casserole.

And yes, you heard it right. This recipe is made in the Crockpot. 

Because you want the best of the best ingredients for an Easter meal, we recommend shopping at Hy-Vee (sponsored).

This recipe feeds 10-12 people, it’s full of flavor, and only takes about 4 hours to slow cook making it a perfect recipe for a brunch. 

GET THE RECIPE:

1 - Google “Thriving Home Crockpot Breakfast Casserole”

2 - Comment RECIPE and we will DM you the link. 

https://thrivinghomeblog.com/crockpot-breakfast-casserole-gluten-free/

#hyvee #easterbrunch #easterfood #crockpotbreakfast #makeaheadbreakfast #Breakfaastcasserole
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