From quick and easy dinner recipes to parenting and household tips and tricks, I help busy moms save time and energy so they can enjoy family life more.
Cucumbers, Crafts, and Convenience
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Hi Reader, My garden has chosen its next challenge for me. Last week, zucchini and squash were taking over. This week, I walked outside to find dozens of cucumbers waiting for a plan. So naturally, I started making cucumber water and pulling together every cucumber recipe I could think of. Thankfully, figuring out what to do with dinner this week can be much simpler because I have something new for you. 🍽️ Let the new app plan dinner this weekI’ve been working on a new Family Meal Planner designed to make the daily “What are we having for dinner?” question much easier. And because you’re one of my subscribers, you can generate one meal plan completely free and make as many changes as you want. Just follow the prompts, tell the app a little about your household and preferences, and let it create a weekly dinner plan for you. The app is brand new, so I’d also love your feedback. After you try it, reply and tell me what you liked, what confused you, or what would make it more useful for your family. 🥒 Meanwhile, the cucumbers took over…My first cucumber project was these Bread and Butter Pickles. They’re refrigerator pickles, so there’s no canning equipment required. You simply prepare them, refrigerate them, and give them about 24 hours to work their magic. Here are a few more ways to put a pile of cucumbers to good use: At this rate, I may need to start assigning cucumbers to neighbors. 🎄 Christmas in July continues!My 12 Days of Christmas in July may have wrapped up, but the Christmas fun isn’t over yet. The Christmas in July Craft Party presentations begin today, with festive crafts, elf ideas, organization tips, recipes, and plenty of Christmas magic—all from home. My presentation becomes available at 10:00 a.m. ET today: Your Family’s Christmas Headquarters: Build the Planning Binder You’ll Use Forever Then tomorrow night, Monday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. ET, I’ll be joining the live panel. JOIN THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY CRAFT PARTY Whether you need dinner planned, cucumbers used, or a little Christmas inspiration, I hope something here makes your week easier and more fun. Have a wonderful Sunday! Corinne P.S. Don’t forget that every subscriber gets one meal plan from the new app. Generate yours here. |
Wondermom Wannabe | Corinne Schmitt
From quick and easy dinner recipes to parenting and household tips and tricks, I help busy moms save time and energy so they can enjoy family life more.
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