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My Meal Prep Rules of Thumb + Giveaway

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Meal prep can feel like a super overwhelming and daunting task if it means spending all day in the kitchen. The last thing I want to have happen is my meal prep take over my entire Sunday! That’s supposed to be a relaxing day, right? Or better yet a “Sunday Funday”! All I know is that I do NOT want to waste my weekend cooking and stressing over weekday prep. I’ve had plenty of practice over the years finding the best ways to be effective and efficient in my weekly meal prep. Really, truly, it’s totally do-able and can even be fun! So, over the next week, in honor of the CNC Nutrition Spring Nutrition Challenge Giveaway , I will be sharing a couple of posts outlining my favorite meal prep “rules of thumb” that help me whiz through my weekly prep. Try them out, and share which ones you personally love the most! Tip #1: For roasted veggies, I use 2 tablespoons of oil/melted butter or ghee per tray (and as many veggies as will fit on it). Sometimes, I use my measuring spoons, but oth

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New Finds

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^^One of the prettiest Birchboxes to date! I am obsessed with this Love Beauty & Planet shampoo and conditioner they sent me. The smell! That long-lasting lipstick is pretty awesome too. I stumbled upon this website advertising a new feminine product, which is one of my new finds this week. It’s kind of like a cross between the Diva Cup and the Nuvaring. I have  loved using the Diva Cup, but there are a few drawbacks, such as the mess of re-using the cup and having to sanitize it. I like that Flex is tossable after use, but you can still wear it for a long time so you don’t need many per period. Has anyone tried this? I am planning to order a box! Mazen loves his new bunny from Nona. He named him Frosty because he’s white like a snowman. Ours came from Personal Creations , and you can find similar ones all over Etsy . Just in time for Easter. MY OTHER RECIPES Speaking of Etsy, my mom has started selling her art there ! You can see some her collection for sale, and

Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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This recipe for the Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps is a favorite in our house. The sweet and savory flavor combination of honey, marinara sauce, and chili powder is pure perfection—and when wrapped in lettuce and paired with fresh cilantro and avocado, it can’t be beat. These lettuce wraps are perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack! And, bonus, the chicken is so simple to make. It’s cooked in a crockpot (or instant pot ) and the marinade only requires three ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. It’s so easy to whip up a batch at the beginning of the week to use in lettuce wraps easily packed in storage containers for quick meals on the go. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup marinara sauce 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp. chili powder 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 heads of Bibb or Boston lettuce (8-10 leaves) 1 T chopped fresh cilantro 1 small ripe avocado, pitted and cut into small chunks Directions: Combine marinar