Simple Purposeful Living

Simple Boo Your Neighbors Halloween Activity

October 13, 2021

It's almost time for Halloween and who doesn't love an excuse to ding dong ditch? If you live in the midwest, you might be familiar with May Day. This activity is similar and a great way to create community in your neighborhood and spread a little joy this Halloween season. Boo Your

Main Dishes· Recipes· Under 30 Minute Meals

Homemade Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice

October 6, 2021

Burrito bowls are one of our new favorite easy recipes in our weekly meal planning rotation (grab your meal planning journal here). I don't know why we haven't done them sooner since my family loves anything Mexican and this is a nice switch up that in my kid's opinion is similar to walking

Appetizers & Snacks· Breakfast· Recipes

Simple Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

September 28, 2021

It's fall y'all! This time of year puts me in the baking mood. What about you? One of my kid's favorites after school snacks in the fall are these insanely simple 3 ingredient mini pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. Their other favorite fall snack are these apple nachos. One batch of these

Appetizers & Snacks· Recipes

Quick & Easy Layered Taco Dip Recipe

September 2, 2021

Growing up my mom made this super quick and easy layered taco dip recipe. It tastes so delicious you would never know it takes less than 10 minutes to put together. It's a perfect easy recipe for barbecues, a simple side or appetizer to take to a party, or the ultimate tailgating dip. Every time

Meal Plan Tips & Ideas

Why Should You Meal Plan? 5 Benefits of Meal Planning

August 23, 2021

People often ask me why do we plan meals and why you should meal plan? So, I am sharing the top 5 reasons most people meal plan. I have meal planned for all of these reasons, maybe you have to? Why Should You Meal Plan? 5 Benefits of Meal Planning Meal Planning Saves Money One of the

Meal Plan Tips & Ideas

10 Easy Meal Planning Tips & Tricks

August 2, 2021

We are heading into the back to school season and for many of us that means Happy New Year 2.0. We are anxious to get back into some good habits and routines just like we were at the start of the year and that includes meal planning. These 10 easy meal planning tips and tricks will help you