Honest motherhood, homemaking, DIY, and life.

Author: Rachael Evans

  • Weekly Meal Plan 4/19/26

    Weekly Meal Plan 4/19/26

    Another week, another meal plan! This week, we are leaning heavily on cabbage/slaw for a couple of meals, which reflects my cravings for fresh crunch as the weather heats up. We’ve also got some easy-to-prep-ahead meals using the crockpot or Instant Pot. Save even more time during the week by pre-chopping your veggies and/or making Read more

  • Weekly Meal Plan 4/12/26

    Weekly Meal Plan 4/12/26

    This past week my son was on Spring Break from school, and we decided to do a little overnight trip to a small establishment you may have heard of called Great Wolf Lodge. I think they have these things all over, but I had never been before. It was quite the experience. It’s basically like Read more

  • Weekly Meal Plan 4/5/26

    Weekly Meal Plan 4/5/26

    Happy Easter to those who celebrate! But meal planning never stops, even on holidays. Maybe especially on holidays? You might even be busier than usual! Let’s save you some time this week with some meal ideas: Monday – Pizza Caesar Salad – We have leftover pizza, so I wanted to try this! Tuesday – Deconstructed Read more

  • Weekly Meal Plan 3/29/26

    Weekly Meal Plan 3/29/26

    We’re heading into April, and it’s about this time of year where I feel time really accelerating. Maybe because as a parent, your life revolves around the school year, and it seems like once we hit April that Summer is imminent. The time jump from Spring Break to Summer Break will give you whiplash. And Read more

  • Weekly Meal Plan 3/22/26

    Weekly Meal Plan 3/22/26

    Welcome to another edition of “What the heck am I going to eat this week?” where I try to do the meal planning work, so you don’t have to. Because I have a bizzare phobia of meal repeating (I wish I didn’t), I am constantly scouring the internet for new ideas. I really wish I Read more

  • Weekly Meal Plan 3/15/26

    Weekly Meal Plan 3/15/26

    It’s another week, another meal plan. Repeat after me: meal planning will save me time and money this week. I know it’s hard to plan, but it’s better than being stressed out at 6pm with nothing in the fridge and having to order takeout. This week we’re going to mix it up a bit, trying Read more