Sunday Habits for Busy Moms to Have a Productive Week

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January 2, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

These Sunday habits for busy moms will help you stay productive all week long!

It’s no secret that moms lead a busy life. Whether you have one child or four, stay at home or work outside of it, there is always a list of things you need to do. And those lists never seem to completely go away. You mark off four tasks, and suddenly two or three more come up.

In order to stay (somewhat) on top of your busy schedule, you need to stay productive. You can do this by establishing good habits on Sundays. A typical calendar may start a week on Sunday, but most feel that Monday is actually day 1 – Monday is the first day of a new work week and it’s when the kids go back to school after the weekend, etc.

Sunday Habits for Busy Moms to Have a Productive Week

There is a good bit of “planning” and “doing” that should happen on Sundays if you want your week to go well. Let’s look at what needs to be planned every Sunday.

Sunday Planning

Goals
To-do list
Meals for the week
Outfits
Family budget
Exercise

Where can you keep all these plans? In The Busy Mom Binder of course!

The goals can be for yourself and for your family. Do you want to declutter the attic this week? Make a plan! Maybe little Johnny needs to sell 25 more candy bars for a fundraiser. Make a plan on how he will do it! Use the goals to help make your to-do list for the week.

The rest of the planning is self-explanatory, but deciding on these things on Sunday makes the entire week run smoother. No more washing clothes the night before your child needs to wear something specific to school the next day. No more “what are we having for dinner??” every night either!

Sunday Doing

With your planning finished, it’s time to do some things to prepare for a productive week. Here are some things you can do to lessen your weekly load.

Grocery shopping and meal prep
Clean and organize home
Clear out your email inbox
Wash and put away laundry
Go for a walk
Practice self care
Go to bed early

Doing these tasks ahead of time removes a lot of the guesswork or late-minute busyness that may come during the week. Meal prep can save you 30 minutes or more of standing in the kitchen on a busy Tuesday night. Doing up the laundry ensures everyone has fresh clothing to wear and that the planned outfits are ready to go.

To help you remember the important Sunday habits for busy moms, I’m offering a free printable list for my readers. This printable makes it easy for you to get all the Sunday tasks done so your week can be super productive. Print the list and keep it in your Busy Mom Binder or on the fridge – somewhere you will reference it each weekend.

I’ve also included a printable motivational quote from Mark Twain that says, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” These Sunday habits allow you to do just that. Not only are you getting started, but you are getting things done so that you can prepare for a smooth week!

I also have more Busy Mom Hacks if and you need them! Pin to Pinterest.

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LEGO Hacks, Ideas and Activities for Kids

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December 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

LEGO Hacks, Ideas & Activities for Kids

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LEGO’s have come a long way in the last decade! It’s not just a build it, wreck it, build it again kind of toy. There are SO MANY things that you can do with LEGO’s! Here are our favorite LEGO Hacks to expand your use, help you organize and inspire you to add them to your décor. One of my favorite ideas is the LEGO table and storage, everything is in one place and clean up is quick. Did you know you can wash your LEGO’s in the washing machine? For the collectors out there, check out all of the cool display inspiration! I can think of so many ways to decorate using these ideas from the key holder, utensil organizer and printables. The functionality is AWESOME! However you LEGO, you’ll love these hacks!

Take a look at these DIY LEGO Magnets from Drews Directions.

Keep those LEGOs clean, check out Easy Way to Wash LEGOs from Getting By.

Check out this creative way to Organize LEGO Instruction Books from Make Life Lovely plus free cover printable.

This idea is creative, make your own LEGO Key Holder from Instructables.

Learn without realizing it with this LEGO Volcano Tutorial from Little Bins for Little Hands.

This is great for the gamer, a LEGO Card Holder from A Mom with a Lesson Plan.

We love this LEGO Rubber Band Powered Car from Frugal Fun 4 Boys.

Take it to the kitchen with LEGO Utensil Holder from Houzz.

This is a fun way to display your figures, create a LEGO Mini Figure Storage from Clean and Centsible Life.

This is cute, Build LEGO Dogs from Frugal Fun 4 Boys.

This is a fun craft, make a LEGO Head Mason Jar from Spaceships & Laserbeams.

This is a fun way to store your building blogs, the LEGO Table and Storage from Our Wee Family.

Why buy a marble run when you can make one? Check out this DIY LEGO Marble Run from The Crafty Mummy.

We also like the creativity of this DIY Compact LEGO Play Table from Ikea Hackers.

Also have fun with repurposing furniture, LEGO Repurposed Side Table from Fussy Mokey Biz.

Also create LEGO jewelry with this LEGO Rings from Chez Beeper Bebe.

Create a Balloon Powered LEGO Car from Little Bins for Little Hands.

This is fun and resourceful, a LEGO Cable Cord Holder from Modernistic Designs.

This is creative for a Kid’s Bathroom, LEGO Soap and Hand Sanitizer from Rockin Boys.

We also think this is a fun treat, make a LEGO Candy Dispenser with this Tutorial from Frugal Fun 4 Boys.

Grab this FREE Printable LEGO Money from Over the Big Moon.

This is fun, make these LEGO Slime Ornaments during Christmas from Little Bins for Little Hands.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles – make this fun LEGO Travel Boxes from Repeat Crafter Me.

Also grab these creative and FREE LEGO Printables from I Should be Mopping the Floor.

For the winter holiday season, take a look at our LEGO Nativity Challenge & Christmas LEGO Build Challenges. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a on the Elf on the Shelf Lego Challenge. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Pool Noodle Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in the TV

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November 30, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Easy tutorial – How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in the TV using the YouTube App on your Smart Television. Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

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How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in the TV

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past five years. For many of these idea, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Supplies Needed:

Elf on the Shelf or Elf on the Shelf Boy Girl Set
Smart Television
YouTube App

How to Trap Elf on the Shelf in the TV!

You will need a Smart TV for this Elf on the Shelf Idea. Your television will need to have the YouTube App. We searched on the app “Elf on the Shelf Caught in TV.”

The Video on YouTube You are looking for is Elf on the shelf – Boy – Trapped in the TV by Aaron Holm. This is a ten minute loop, so it is probably something you will set up right before the kids come down and then accidentally “turn” the channel before that 10 minute time comes up. I am not sure it will repeat over and over if you do not. I believe it will go to the next YouTube Video which might be an Elf on the Shelf video geared toward parents and not kids – meaning showing tricks and ideas!

Once you turn the channel, I would act shocked and go “oh no, where did the Elf go?” Then just play that you can’t find him and let your kids know that you “hope he returns tomorrow!”

Don’t forget that you can also trap Elf on the Shelf in your phone or trap Elf on the Shelf in your computer!

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School Lunch Hacks – School Lunch Ideas, Tips, and Lifesavers

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July 18, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Easy and fun School Lunch Hacks on Frugal Coupon Living. Crafty, Creative, and Why Didn’t I Think of That ideas for your Back to School lunch ideas.

School Lunch Hacks

Are you getting ready for the early alarm? The laying out of clothes the night before? The Back to School season? We are hearing the first bell and looking for ways to make school lunches easier. Below are some creative ideas to make the best of your child’s lunchbox. Creative, crafty, and why didn’t I think of that ideas! One piece of advice that has worked for me is make their lunch the night before. Whatever needs to remain cold, I keep in the refrigerator overnight in a “lunch” bin so that it can easily be added to their box in the morning!

Enjoy these School Lunch Hacks.

Bento boxes can be fun. Separate kid’s lunchbox food using silicon cupcake liners from What Lisa Cooks.

Get organized with a Weekly School Lunch Planner and these adorable Back to School Lunchbox Notes from Frugal Coupon Living.

Keep your Fruit, including Apples, Fresh with this Rubberband Lunch Fruit tip from Let’s Lasso the Moon.

Skip the ice pack and Freeze Your Juicebox to keep things cool. Tip from Reader’s Digest.

Another way to skip and ice pack, is to Freeze Wet Sponges like My Kitchen Escapades. They keep the food cool and make something nice to use as a wipe up after defrosting.

Make a Fridge and Pantry Snack Station for Easy Packing. Love this idea from Moms Always Find Out.

On that note, prepare Snack-Size Bags on Sunday to grab on-the-go as you pack lunches – this time saver tip comes from Quaker Oats.

Every get a fruit cocktail the kids hate or one that has too much sugar? Make your own Fruit Cocktail with this recipe from My Life in Food.

If you do use pre-bought fruit cups, take a look at this tip to take out the Fruit Cup Juice from Modern Family.

Lil Luna has a great list of Foods Ideas for the Lunchbox for all food groups.

Have you noticed kids are more likely to eat someting if it is cute? Why is that? Invest in these fun Sandwich Cutters like the Elephant. Cookie Cutters Work Great Too!

These FunBites Cutters are also cute for creating fun shapes out of kid’s sandwiches.

Get creative with Kids Snack Bags turning them into Butterflies like Squawkfox.

Heat up soup or pasta in the morning and pack it in a thermos to stay warm. These Kid Size Thermos Bottles are the perfect size!

We love the idea of Hot Dogs, Pizza Rolls or even Chicken Nuggets in your Thermos to stay warm! Idea on Coupon Closet.

Decorate the kids foods with Sticker Eyes for creative faces like Just Bento. You can get your own sticker eyes HERE or faces HERE.

Don’t forget birthdays, they are special too. Wrap up your child’s food as birthday presents like Happy Home Fairy.

Write a Secret Message on Your Child’s Banana, by lunch the message will show. Trick from Stars and Sunshine.

Use an empty fruit cup attached to a mason jar to pack crackers with tuna salad or the like by Soup, Spice and Everything Nice.

Save money with Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags.

Love Salad Dressing or Ranch Dip? Try these Salad dressings to Go.

Easy and fun School Lunch Hacks on Frugal Coupon Living. Crafty, Creative, and Why Didn't I Think of That ideas for your Back to School lunch ideas.

Also enjoy our Kids DIY Back to School Crafts and Supplies. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Back to School Printables – you might find a lunch note or two! Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our Back to School Kid Snack Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living Lunchbox Ideas, FREEBIES and Crafts:

More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox!

Project Lunchbox Intro – Pin It
ABC School Days Theme – Pin It
Shark Week Lunch Theme – Pin It
Camping Theme Lunch – Pin It
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Theme – Pin It
Bug Lunch Theme – Pin It
Birthday Lunch Theme – Pin It
FREE Printable Lunch Notes – Pin It
Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It
Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It
FREE First day of School Printables – Pin It
FREE Last Day of School too – Pin It)
DIY Welcome Back to School Apple Lunch Sack Craft – Pin It
DIY Uncrustables Sandwiches – Pin It

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Inspiring Kids Bathrooms, Remodels and Hacks

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July 13, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Inspiring Kids Bathrooms

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The kids bathroom is typically a high traffic area. With the morning routine, lots of hand washing and a splash filled bath time, you need a space that functions well, is organized and looks great! These ideas will help you make the most of your kids bathroom space. We love all of the pattern, décor and color ideas here and think you will too! Be inspired to update your space with the Improvement Tips and Hacks!

Girl’s Bathroom Remodels

Peach Bathroom (source unknown)

Mint and Coral Bathroom from Lookie Loo Photography

The Turquoise Bathroom from London Painting Group

Polka Dot Bathroom from Inside Ways

Boy’s Bathroom Remodels

Baseball Inspired Bathroom from Beck Design Blog

Rainbow Bathroom from Interior Clip

ABC Bathroom from Being Home Decor

Warm Rustic Boys Bathroom from Holly Mathis Interiors

Kid’s Bathroom Improvements

Add Privacy to your Window with Adhesive Film from Apartment Therapy

Paint Ugly Bathroom Tiles from Ask Anna Moseley

Restore Tile Grout from Live Love DIY

Make a Plank Wooden Wall from Fox Hollow Cottage

Kid’s Bathroom Hacks

Revamp a Mirror with Framing from Home Talk

Organize Toys from The Inspired Home

Keep Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Out of Sight from Living Well Mom

Organize Hair Ties on a Carabiner from Hi It’s Jilly

Kid’s Bathroom Decorations

Create a Chalkboard Wall in the Bathroom from Hammers and High Heels

Personalized Photo Towel Holder from 36th Avenue

Wash Your Hands Printable from Ivory Bloom

Dinosaur Toilet Paper Holder from The Chic Site

Love remodels and home improvement? Don’t forget our DIY Hardware – Restoration Ideas for Knobs, Rods, Hinges, and More! Pin to Pinterest.

We also love these creative Front Porch Ideas (inspire your welcome!) – Pin to Pinterest.

We Had a House Fire | My Busy Mom Solution

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July 8, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Hacks, Online Shopping

I wanted to share with you my life lesson to hopefully become something that helps you and your family in the future – might even save someone’s life.

As some of you know, we moved in the middle of March. I quickly had an alarm system installed and decided not to go with the alarm systems smoke detectors. Instead I had an electrician come out for work and when he was out here, I had him look at our smoke detectors. I also replaced all of our smoke detectors batteries.

Smoke Detector Tip: Put 9-Volt Batteries on your Amazon Subscribe & Save every 6 months. That way you are reminded to change your smoke detectors twice a year!

We Had a Home Fire

Last week, I was home alone working. The kids were at the park, the cat and I were sitting in my office. All of a sudden the smoke detectors went off. Typically, my first instinct is to assume the battery. Only I smelt it. Something was burning. Immediately I called 911 and ran to a neighbors house to drop off our cat. The neighbor ran back with me and he shut down the electricity and HVAC circuit breakers while we tried to trace the source of the fire. We couldn’t find it and assumed the attic due to the top floor having the most odor.

After the fire department came out, we discovered our instincts were correct and the HVAC indoor unit had a small electrical fire in the attic. My neighbor shutting down electricity was the right thing and aided in changing our outcome.

Busy Mom Tips

The point of my email is to share lessons that I learned to help you too.

Lesson 1: Shutting Down the Electricity

First, if you are in a safe situation and you can access your home circuit breaker panel(s), flip the entire unit off. In our case, the breaker was the farthest thing form the electrical fire.

Lesson 2: Get Alerts When You Are Away

Second, I am not always home. I wanted a future solution in case I was out. I called my alarm company and they installed smoke systems that will alert my alarm company (the same detectors I declined before) and me if a fire occurs. Perhaps your alarm system has this type of smoke detector too.

Mobile Alert Smoke Detectors

Don’t have an alarm system. No worries. there are smoked detectors with mobile alerts. You could pick up this one I found on Amazon in my Home Store. This smoke detector sends text alerts to your phone if the smoke detector goes off.

A more expensive option is the Google Nest Protect smoke detector. It will also send an alert to your phone if the detector goes off.

If this fire happened while we were away, 911 would not have been called until it was visible to neighbors and at that point, maybe too late!

Lesson 3: Reminder – Smoke Rises

Lastly, I re-learned is that alarms are best at the highest point of the home (where ours went off) and at stairwells, as smoke rises.

All is okay. Shutting down the electricity prevented the electrical fire from continuing and spreading. The fire was contained in the unit. Our ceiling, roof and attic are otherwise okay. Want to know what I grabbed (other than the cat)? My computer. Only my computer from which I write you now.

Chances are if I was not home, our house would not be here today! Grateful to be able to write you all this email today. Quick thinking, Quick acting. My my lessons become future fire prevention for you!

Disclosure: I am not a fire expert, please contact your local fire department, your local electrician or the American Red Cross for fire safety tips.

Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks & Tricks

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June 13, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Bathroom Storage Solutions

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Whether you have a small bathroom or just need a little more storage in your space, these Bathroom Storage Solutions can help! Who knew a magnet board could be so chic? Check out how they made a statement piece and got the makeup off the counter with this easy project. Re-purpose and old ladder in the garage into a towel rack, vintage chic. Utilize mason jars, racks and bars in new ways. We hope you’re inspired to update and organize your bathroom with these great ideas!

Bathroom Storage Ideas

Revamp a bathroom cabinet and make it look new for less than $100. Try this DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover!

Take a look at this easy (and cheap) Mason Jar Storage solutions for your beauty items from Mason Jar Crafts Love.

Even the smallest spaces can be used for storage. Custom your space with your own furniture ideas like The Idea Room.

Keep the counter tops clear and place it all in one spot like this tiered organizer idea from Golden Boys and Me.

We love make-up, especially went it turns from an accessory to a statement – take a look at this Magnetic Make-up Board from Liz Marie Blog.

Utilize Drawers even in awkward under the sink places like this ideas from Southern Revivals.

Add a second shower curtain rod in the shower for storage! Idea from Good Housekeeping.

Another way to think outside the box is to utilize what you have. We love how this small ladder turned into a bathroom towel holder from Eclectically Vintage.

Claim every space on the wall. We love how Lemonade Makin Mama claimed this blank spot and make a homemade jewelry holder.

Create your own Tiered Caddy Tray like Homed It.

Why didn’t we think of this earlier? Take a look at the PVC curling iron holsters from Family Handyman.

This is clever! Use the space over your bathroom door too like My So Called Home.

Organize Under the Sink using storage pins and labels like these Chalk Labels and these Plastic Bins from Mary Organizes.

Sugar Plum did a great job organizing her bathroom, we love how she used the inside of the cabinet door for extra storage.

Have a small bathroom? Make your own Bathroom Storage Shelves like Graceful Order.

Who says you can’t use the small space by the toilet. We love this Toilet Shelving Idea from The Order Obsessed.

Find a small side table to cover unsightly toilet paper holders and also provide more countertop space like Southern Hospitality.

Move items from the bathroom the the Hall Linen Closet (Martha Stewart Style!) like this idea from Two Inspire Design. We love the door racks for additional storage and organization.

Skip the towel rod and replace with hooks. We love these hooks paired with the beauty of beadboard from The DIY Mommy.

A closed shower curtain makes a bathroom look smaller. Instead of closing off the tub, create a focal point (especially if you have no window) and make the bathroom appear larger. Photo Credit.

Also check out this Towel Storage Video for the perfect towel roll! Video Credit.

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Don’t forget these Inspiring Kid’s Bathroom Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Finally, take a look at these Laundry Room Hacks, Tips and Inspiration. Pin to Pinterest.

Bake and Take Recipes | Meal Trains and Meal Exchanges

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June 11, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

Tired of preparing dinner each night? Bake and take recipes might be your busy mom solution! Details on how to get a weeks worth of throw in the oven meals for your family. What is a meal train, dinner ideas for neighbors, and hosting a girls night out party with a meal exchange ideas.

Bake and Take Recipes

Bake and take can mean one of many things. It can be an opportunity where people get together for a meal exchange. A bake can take can be an easy recipe for a new baby meal train. It can be a meal recipe you for bringing dinner to neighbors who have medical issue or are experiencing tough times.

Whatever the reason, we have the best bake and take recipes for parties, meal trains, neighbors and friends.

Bake and Take Party

Fist let’s address a Bake and Take Party. This is most appropriate when you are not in quarantine. Similar to a cookie exchange, only a meal exchange. Invite 5 to 7 people (too many people can be quite challenging.)

For a meal exchange party, each person brings the same dish x number of times. For example, for five people, each person brings the same meal in five different disposable foil pans. Exchange meals among friends and at the end of the night, go home with five different dinners for your family. This meal exchange can be done by prepping or baking the dish ahead.

Another option for a take and bake party is you bring your ingredients. Together, friends can sip wine and prep five dishes. Each person goes home with a meal prepared that they can make later that week for their family.

Bonus if your final bake and take meals can be frozen for easy prep on a busy night. For for a take and bake recipe exchange party, you will need Freezer Bags and/or Aluminum Disposable Pans.

What is a Meal Train

I meal train is an effective way to organize meal giving to a person or family for births, surgeries, illnesses and during tough times. A friend group or family community comes together to coordinating dropping off a home-made meal for a family who could use help.

If cooking is not an option, alternatively, you could coordinating restaurant delivery (like pizza or a local restaurant) or send a restaurant gift card for the person/family to use at their own time and need.

Mealtrain.com is a great resource for creating a group meal sign up, organizing meal giving, and scheduling meals to a calendar.

Bringing Dinner to Neighbors

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the importance of those in close proximity like immediate family and neighbors. Bake and take recipes are great for neighbors. You can rotate the responsibility of meals, each person assigned a different night of the week. You can also, bless an elderly, sickly or a neighbor in trouble with the gift of a home cooked meal.

Consider hosting a bake and take party for the neighborhood or create a meal train for a neighbor who could a little extra help.

Social Distance Meals

Let’s take bake and take a step further. During quarantine and times of distancing, social distance meals are an option. Again, choose 5 to 7 people and each person is assigned a day.

The social distancing parties can work one of two ways. Let’s use our party of five people again.

Option 1

Each person is assigned a day. On your assigned day, that person prepares (and bakes) five of the same dinners. They drive to five separate houses leaving the dinner on the step or front porch. This gives each party goer five nights of meals, only preparing dinner one night.

Option 2

Similar to a meal train, each person signs up for one day to bless a friend/neighbor in need with a meal. That person is assigned the job of putting a meal on the porch for the calendar date they have scheduled.

Bake and Take Recipe Ideas

For bake and take recipes, it is very important to know allergy and diet restrictions. We looked for easy recipes, casserole dishes, or throw in the oven meals that were free from many common allergies. Before hosting a bake and take party or meal train, get each persons dietary restrictions and any foods for which they may have an allergy.

This easy Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole is a dump recipe you can quickly prepare and bring to a neighbor or friend. | Neighbor Food Blog

Everything bakes together in one dish with this Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe. | Happy Go Lucky Blog

Want a good-for-you dinner option for your neighbors? This Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole is quick and easy, a comfort dish that is like a big gentle hug. | Pinch of Yum

This savory Slow Cooker Beef on Rice with has a flavorful gravy. Serve it over a warm bed of rice. If you are exchanging with a large group of people at once, bring Uncle Ben’s 90 second rice. So easy and quick. | Le Creme de la Crumb

This nutritious minestrone soup is protein packed with red kidney beans and great northern beans. Exchange with frozen dinner rolls. | Little Spice Jar

With just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish! Cook ahead and reheat. Consider serving with a mixed salad bag. | The Seasoned Mom

Another easy prep. Try a dump and bake easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole. | Lil Luna

This kid-friendly comfort food casserole is great for exchanges. Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional Irish dish made with a saucy ground beef, peas, and carrots and topped with a mashed potato crust. Easy and tasty. | Savory Nothings

A family favorite casserole for us. This creamy tuna noodle casserole is loved by all ages – kids and adults. Goes perfect with a steam fresh veggie. | Mom Dot

Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a quick and healthy crock pot recipe that’s perfect for busy nights. Add all the ingredients in the crock pot then push on! Serve with frozen dinner rolls. | Iowa Girl Eats

This super simple chicken pot pie recipe is made with buttermilk biscuits! | I Heart Recipes

Looking for more ideas? Take a look at our printable meal plans including meatless dinners, chicken dinners, pasta dinners, Mexican dinners, Italian dinners and even salad dinner ideas.

Freezer meals are so friendly when it comes to meal exchanges. Take a look at these make-ahead Freezer Crockpot and Dump Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Busy Mom Hacks and Tips including an mom tip for making multiple meals in one night! Pin to Pinterest.

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