This month we are using a few of the monthly specials including chopped chicken (my favorite), Thrive’s awesome chicken bouillon, and the dehydrated carrots. We are also using egg noodles which are on the discontinued list so won’t always be available! Chicken Noodle Soup Meal-in-a-Jar Recipe This month’s recipe features several of the April sale […]
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Apple Pie Smoothie Recipe
Who says you’re not allowed to eat Apple Pie for breakfast? Because that’s exactly what we did around here this morning! I was experimenting with the Apple Pie Smoothie Recipe from my new Pantry Pack Club and it was so yummy I decided to whip up a double batch and save it for my kids […]
Introducing: The Thrive Life Pantry Pack Club
Do you ever look at Thrive’s monthly specials and wonder what in the heck you could make with those random ingredients? Do you still struggle with incorporating freeze-dried food into your regular recipes? Do you HATE the inevitable “What’s for Dinner?”question that comes up every.single.night? Do you want to try out a few ingredients before […]
Beef Veggie Skillet Meal-in-a-Jar Recipe
This month we are making a flavorful Beef Veggie Skillet that can be eaten plain or poured over rice to stretch it further. Even if you don’t typically like these veggies you may be surprised at how yummy it is! To learn more about my monthly meal-in-a-jar project click here. Beef Veggie Skillet Recipe This […]
Beef Philly Cheesesteak Meal-in-a-Jar Recipe
I’m continuing my monthly meal-in-a-jar project with a delicious Beef Philly Cheesesteak Recipe that my Facebook Group members voted on to be March’s meal! You can read more about the Meal-in-a-Jar project at this link and sign up to receive the monthly emails about it! Here is March’s meal for the archives in case you […]
Eggs-in-a-Jar (Quick Breakfasts)
In March’s meal-in-a-jar email I sent out instructions for how to make these cute little egg jars (or baggies) that you can cook up quickly and have a hot, healthy omelet ready to go in minutes. The mushrooms and green peppers are on sale in March so it’s a great time to stock up on […]
February Meal in a Jar: Unstuffed Peppers
I’m continuing my monthly meal-in-a-jar project with a great Unstuffed Peppers recipe inspired by my Thrive friend Francesca. You can read more about the Meal-in-a-Jar project at this link and sign up to receive the monthly emails about it! Here is February’s meal for the archives in case you joined the party late and missed […]
Oatmeal in a Jar (Quick Breakfasts)
A few years ago I decided to stop letting my kids eat cold cereal on school days for a number of reasons. Mostly because it doesn’t fill them up unless they eat a HUGE bowl and that gets expensive. But also because I hate the idea of sending them to school with just a bunch […]
January Meal in a Jar: Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake
This year I launched a monthly Meal-in-a-Jar group where I come up with recipes using Thrive’s monthly specials and we create 10-12 meals that you can put away in your pantry for quick easy dinners, or save for a few years for emergencies. You can read more about that project at this link and sign […]
What’s Your Secret Weapon?
What are your favorite ways to stay healthy on the go? You know what ‘on the go’ means.. Those times when you are rushing out the front door and do not have much time to grab something because you are trying to do too many things at once… while still getting everyone else out the […]
Hi there! I’m Jodi. I teach busy moms how to save time and money in the kitchen while making healthy and delicious meals using freeze-dried foods.