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 […]
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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 […]
Easy Christmas and Stocking Stuffer Ideas!
Quick reminder that Thrive Snackies and To Go Meals make excellent stocking stuffers! I think loved ones would enjoy finding some Simple Plate meals under the tree this year! Perhaps gift them their favorite meats, fruits, and veggies! Gift what you have at home or grab some more goodies with your monthly specials! Order today […]
Christmas Cookies are a MUST!!!
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? Is baking one of them? In my family, we try to go Christmas caroling each year but the singing doesn’t start until we’ve made batches and batches of something spectacular! Cookies are usually our favorite to make because we know we can make TONS all at once […]








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.