HelloFresh Is The BEST Way To Get Your Food

April 8, 2020November 8, 20202 Comments

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I HATE COOKING and I hate meal prepping. It is one of my worst features. I would do anything to get out of it if I could. I am not the healthiest eater since I do not like to cook so I eat fast food or carbs.

Since all this pandemic has happened, it has been near impossible to get groceries. I typically order my groceries online, and it takes WEEKS to get them now. I was thinking of how to get the food that I need. I was doing local carry out for a little while as well, but I just felt like something was missing and it was getting repetitive. When you are stuck in quarantine you constantly want to eat and eat junk.

My brothers sent me a text and said here you go, we ordered you HelloFresh. I knew about it before, for sure but never tried it. I was only on the fence because I had to still cook and didn’t know if I would like it and thought it was pretty pricey as well.

It seemed like it is was the perfect time to try out HelloFresh now. I have to say that I was quite impressed with it. I was in love with how the packaging was, the instructions were so easy. I really enjoyed cooking for once. The food was quite tasty of course. I had three different meal options for the first round and each one was delicious.

There are so many options for meals and I love how diverse they are. It fills you right up and you have so many healthy options with it. The best thing is there is also no commitment you can skip or cancel weeks if you have other meals in mind.

The best benefits of HelloFresh:

Easy-to-follow recipes with clear nutritional info
Fresh food and affordable
High-quality ingredients sourced straight from the farm
Convenient meal kits that fit perfectly in the fridge
A fun cooking experience that makes you feel unstoppable

Another great thing is I love how there are leftovers and super easy to make; it makes me feel productive and like a great cook. I can eat the leftovers days later and it is still as delicious as ever.

Go ahead and give it a try

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EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER WITH HELLO-FRESH

June 10, 2018October 15, 2018Leave a comment

Sticking to your resolution of living a healthier lifestyle this year just got a whole lot easier with fresh, easy to follow recipes from HelloFresh. Eating right doesn’t mean substituting nutrition for flavor; whether it’s Sweet-As-Honey Chicken, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos, or Vibrant Veggie Skewers, HelloFresh has easy, delicious, and healthy meals perfect for the individual or family looking to eat better and feel better.

In addition to providing healthy choices, the HelloFresh culinary and sourcing teams search for the most environmentally friendly and sustainable ingredients for each and every one of their recipes. HelloFresh works with some of the best family-owned and operated suppliers in the country, like Del Ray Avocado in California and Sea to Table in New York. Whether it’s seafood, meat, or vegetables, you can rest assured knowing that your meal includes the highest-quality ingredients possible.

Signing up for HelloFresh is as simple as picking a plan that matches your dietary preferences (Veggie, Classic, or Family), selecting your meals (choose from 15 new recipes each week), and scheduling delivery (available 7 days/week). Their flexible subscription model even allows you to skip weeks, modify your plan, and change your weekly menu. Easy-to-follow recipes with clear nutritional info makes cooking for even the most inexperienced chef a breeze. And, because each meal kit contains pre-measured ingredients, you only use what you buy – no more overspending on ingredients at the grocery store that either go bad or wind up in the garbage.

Staying committed to a healthier lifestyle and eating better can be difficult, but HelloFresh is here to help. Say hello to easy, delicious, and healthy home cooking that’s actually fun with HelloFresh. Sign up for HelloFresh today and save $30 on your first box!

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Family Meals On The Go

May 28, 2018October 15, 201820 Comments

By: Marla Bautista Ever wanted to find easy ways to survive busy days and maintain healthy eating habits for your family? In this article, I will give you a few tips that I use to feed my family on the go, stretch my family’s grocery budget, all while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I have a typical family size, five people; myself, my husband, two sons and a daughter. We are grazers. We like to eat small portions of food throughout the day. Which mostly keeps us satisfied. I do cook dinner every evening. On a normal week, our family’s activities include five days of therapy for my son who has Autism and gymnastics for my daughter. My normal is probably most peoples, busy.

I use Sundays to meal prep for the entire week. I juice fruits and veggies for my husband, make breakfast sandwiches, and snack items for the children. I have not started to meal prep dinners because… I have no clue why. For lunch during the weekdays my husband takes a juice that I prepare in our swanky Breville Juicer. I love this juicer because it is easy to use, easy to clean, and it is durable. I purchased it on Amazon along with glass bottles to store the juice. I use a simple recipe that includes kale, spinach, apples, lemon, cucumbers, ginger and celery. I prepare enough for the week, freeze them and take them out daily for his lunch. The items cost about $20, which is less than eating out daily.

For breakfast meal prep, I make a variety of foods. Today I’m going to talk about breakfast sandwiches. I usually make breakfast sandwiches with English muffins, every now and then I use bagels, but I feel like they are often too heavy to eat every day. I use a recipe called Morning Muffin Makers from Allrecipes, it is easy and cost effective. You can swap out the items as you please, this recipe is fail proof. Check out the link below!
I love prepping snacks, it’s my favorite, and the options are endless! My children will pretty much eat any snack food you put in front of them! The meal prep containers I use are small and colorful. I purchased them on Amazon. If you haven’t noticed by now, I kind of an Amazon Prime mom! When I prep the kids’ snacks for the week, I rotate between cold and room temperature snacks. Our refrigerator space is limited, I try to do all cold snack items one week and all room temperature items the next. Cold items are usually a yogurt or cheese, some pepperoni or salami and a fruit or veggie. Room temperature snacks consist of crackers or Chex Mix, Raisins or Prunes, and beef jerky. These are a great after school snacks, it’s budget friendly and will suffice their appetites until dinner time.
Although, I currently do not prep my dinners for the week, I do try to plan what I will cook. Some days I will put a frozen London Broil in the crockpot with some veggies and make potatoes or rice as a side dish. I am sort of envious of all the Instant Pot hype I’ve been seeing. What do you think? Should I dive in, or will I have an Instant Pout?
A few tricks or alternatives when grocery shopping can often save some families hundreds of dollars per month. Using coupons, I believe, is the number one way to save during your shopping trips. You can get coupons from your local Sunday Newspaper, Coupons.com, and many stores have a loyalty card that can be used for increased savings. Make a meal plan prior to going shopping. If you have a visual note of exactly what you need, you’ll less likely buy junk food or other random unneeded items. Try to limit your shopping around the 1^st and the 15^th of every month. My husband gets paid around those dates and the price of food is usually a little higher at this time. I like to shop on the weeks outside of payday, unless we absolutely need something during that time.

There are endless meal planning and prepping options. Try a few and choose what works best for your family. Your meals can be whatever you want them to be. If they are nutritious and convenient for you and your family, that’s what matters. Conquer your family’s busy schedule and mealtimes without a fuss!

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HELLOFRESH: HEALTHY & DELICIOUS MEALS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

April 30, 2018March 3, 2018Leave a comment

All meal subscription boxes are not created equal, and HelloFresh rises to the top by providing healthy and delicious meals that your whole family will enjoy. Whether you are a vegetarian, on a low-calorie diet, or looking for something quick and easy for the whole family, HelloFresh has recipes that you’ll love.

Their dedicated team of chefs works alongside dietitians to create 15 new recipes each week. Whatever plan you pick – Veggie, Classic or Family – only order what you want, when you want it. You can skip weeks, swap recipes, and cancel anytime. Now is the perfect time to try HelloFresh, because you can get $30 off your first box. Use code HF30NOW at checkout to take advantage of this great deal.

With recipes like Quick Beef Ragu Spaghetti, Sweet Apple Port Tenderloin and Parmesan Chicken Dippers, you’ll always have a balanced meal on hand that’s adult and kid approved.

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Where is your money going!? Be Smart About Your Money

May 19, 2017August 20, 2017Leave a comment

Times are tough for everyone. BUT I am here to tell you that you are not alone and there are ways to save money. You can save money if you want to, you just have to put your mind to it and stick to it. Those two factors alone can be nerve wrecking, but know that you can do this!

When I switched from my full time job to blogging, I had to adjust to not make money like I used and live off my husbands paycheck. We have to change the way we spend and think about money. Here are some ways that we have dealt with saving money:

Have an emergency account: Things will happen and you will need money for it. Make sure to put money into this account as often as you can since you will need it for emergencies. This really isn’t a way to help you save money, but is a must since things do happen and you will want to take note of this! A number that you want to save per month even if it is small something is better than nothing!!
Meal Plan & Shop: This is where I am slacking.. its a work in progress!! I find it I’m more organized I can focus and not change my mind. Instead of buying those expensive TV dinners create your own. It’s simple I promise you. It only takes a few hours together everything to cook it and to save money. Make that extra time make it a habit to do it every week
Compare Costs: If you are price shopping you’re losing money. You would be surprised how the simple list items can be two dollars or a dollar less at another store. Price comparison is for groceries and for large purchase items so make sure that you look around at all items.

It is important to always know where your money is and to constantly analyze it. Make sure you know that you are getting a bang for your buck always all the time and you will be on your way to saving!!

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Meal Prep – Pasta!

February 8, 2017October 15, 2018Leave a comment

Every once in a while we try to plan ahead with meals and do some serious cooking. A few weeks ago we had my mother in law in town and we decided to make gnocchi homemade with some Italian cookies! Plus homemade red sauce. UM yes to all of that!! My son loves some pasta so this was like a double win for us!

It’s times like this where meal prep is easier than ever. Double that recipe and freeze it! It’s so easy to do and will save you time. You don’t even have to cook the gnocchi before freezing it. When you want to eat it next time just pull it out and cook it. It’s super easy! You can add in some sausage or meatballs and garlic bread! It will literally save you time and a half, plus you will be able to eat healthy without any processed food!

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So the best part about this as well is that we have homemade sauce! We literally filled up 3-4 cans after using some for our dinner. Freeze those and re use them whenever you are ready for your gnocchi or next pasta dinner! We all know how much pasta sauce can really be so this is a huge saving for us pasta lovers!

Side note.. we save the glass pasta sauce cans.: they come in handy for times like these! It’s perfect for these times! Win – win all around!

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Frugal About Tupperware

November 21, 2016October 30, 2016Leave a comment

If you are anything like me you love Tupperware and can’t get enough of it! I always add to my tupperware collection in any way possible! We have our nice collection and then the collection of re usable.

The re usable is referred to as the kind that we buy and keep and re use. Have you ever brought deli meat from a store that is in a container? Or maybe you brought apple juice in a nice large container! That is us right here. I don’t mind paying an extra dollar on one of those large OJ cans that has a dispenser on it! It’s perfect.

If you are like me you are about saving and being frugal… right! So keep those containers… keep them wash them and re use! Seems so silly to not do! OH and whenever we have Chinese we keep those too!

We use these containers when we have people rover and they take food home this way if we don’t get it back we don’t have to haunt them down!! Do you keep Tupperware whenever possible??? If not what do you do that’s frugal? We want to hear more about it!

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