Meal time can be hectic for busy moms. That’s why meal planning is essential. It makes life so much easier when you can cross one thing off of your to-do list at the beginning of the week. Check out these 10 easy meals for busy moms when creating your meal plan this week. They are all super easy and delicious. There are even a few delicious breakfast ideas to make your mornings easier. After you’ve checked them out, stick around and link up at the Merry Monday Link Party!

Meal time can be hectic for busy moms. Check out these 10 easy meals for busy moms when creating your meal plan this week to make life easier!

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Five Can Dump Soup (Marilyn at Merilyn’s Treats)

It doesn’t get much easier than this soup. It’s a great go-to for the nights when time gets away from you.

Easy Taco Salad (Meagan at Just 2 Sisters)

How do you make tacos even better? Turn those amazing flavors into a salad! This one definitely delivers.

Ginger Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Shannah at My Suburban Kitchen)

Don’t spend money on expensive take-out. Instead make your own stir fry at home with this delicious recipe.

Sourdough and Sausage Tuscan Egg Bake Recipe (Camille at Growing Up Gabel)

This is a super yummy warm breakfast idea! It is so good your family will be begging to have it for dinner too.

Cheesy Taco Tater Tot Casserole (Erin at Delightful E Made)

Fit more taco goodness into your meals with this casserole! No worries about fighting with your kiddos to eat this dinner!

Breakfast Bread Boat (Kit at The Kittchen)

This is another hearty, warm breakfast. It comes together quickly and fuels the rest of your day.

One Pan Pork Marsala (Shannah at My Suburban Kitchen)

Enjoy a fancy Italian dinner in the comfort of your dining room with this delicious recipe. Everything about this dish screams decadent except the ease of making it!

Ranch Chicken Cobb Salad (Kit at The Kittchen)

No boring salad ideas here. This one is so full of flavor you won’t mind making it the main dish for dinner.

Sweet Tomato and Broccoli Rabe Baked Penne (Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine)

Broccoli Rabe is one of my favorite ingredients. If you haven’t given it a try yet, this is the perfect recipe to do so. You won’t regret it.

Quick and Easy Sausage Quiche (From here!)

Not only is this is a super easy recipe, it’s freezer-friendly. Make up a huge batch when eggs are on sale and stock your freezer for weeks!

Meal time can be hectic for busy moms. Check out these 10 easy meals for busy moms when creating your meal plan this week to make life easier!

These recipes are so easy and delicious that the hardest part will be waiting to try them out. Are you looking to make back up freezer recipes, too? Check out our recipes page for more awesome freezer meals! Now that you’ve knocked out this week’s meal plan it’s time to party. Share your latest awesome posts with us below.

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Meal time can be hectic for busy moms. Check out these 10 easy meals for busy moms when creating your meal plan this week to make life easier!

One of the best things about the holidays is the creative foods and drinks that come along with them. Unfortunately they can also lead to sugar overload. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for indulging in mint chocolate brownies and green cereal treats. After doing so you may want something a little tarter to wash it down. That’s what is so great about this easy Lucky Lime Punch recipe. It is the perfect citrus counter-balance to all of those amazing treats.

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To be clear, this drink is not sugar-free. It is simply packed with that tart lime flavor. Kids will still love sipping it from their crazy straws. Mine did!

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Lucky Lime Punch Recipe Ingredients

1.5 Quarts of Fat Free Lime Sherbet
12 oz. Frozen Limeade Concentrate
2 Liter of Lemon-Lime Soda
Decorative Green Sugar (Optional)

Step 1

Empty your entire container of sherbet into your serving container.

Note:

The container your choose needs to be large enough to hold one gallon. Most punch bowls accommodate that but if you are using a pitcher check the volume capacity.

Step 2

Next, empty your lime concentrate into your container.

Step 3

Slowly pour your 2 liter of lemon-lime soda over the sherbet and the concentrate.

Step 4

Carefully stir together until well mixed.

To Coat Glasses

Step 1

Fill a small bowl with water and a second bowl with sugar.

Step 2

Dip your cup into the water and then immediately dip in your sugar.

If you want you can bump the sweetness up and top your punch with some whipped cream. I chose not to because I love the tartness of the lime. The sherbet provides a nice foam on its own that I sprinkled some extra sugar on. However you choose to serve it, everyone will love this festive Lucky Lime Punch! Don’t forget to check out more awesome St. Patrick’s Day ideas like this easy Shamrock Wreath and these super fun St. Pats Party Hats!

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Parties take a lot of effort. Even the simplest parties have you stressing over the cleanliness of your home, accommodating food tastes, and more. Admit it. After all of the hard work you put into your parties, you deserve to visit with your guests over a delicious drink. Weather it’s a big family dinner or a small holiday party, here are 10 delicious DIY drink recipes perfect to sip on. After you’ve imbibed or caffeinated, stick around and check out the Merry Monday Link Party below!

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Delicious Shamrock Float (Kendra at Simply Darrling)

This amazing little drink couldn’t be easier to make. With only 3 ingredients you can spend less time mixing and more time with your friends!

S’mores Mocktail (Kelli at 3 Boys and a Dog)

You can’t beat a drink with that delicious s’mores flavor! These decadent mocktails are perfect for a family-friendly party!

Irish Cream and Mint Iced Mocha (Carrie at Frugal Foodie Mama)

Oh. My. Gosh! Talk about a dessert in a cup! This Irish cream and mint iced mocha gives you a jolt of sugar and caffeine to keep you going all night!

Almond Tequila Sangria (Kendra at Simply Darrling)

Did you know that almond tequila was a thing? You are definitely going to want to get some to make this delicious sangria!

Ginger Pomegranate Martini (April at April Golightly)

A good martini is always the perfect party accessory. They don’t get much better than this ginger pomegranate martini.

Beauty and the Beast Punch (Olfa at Our Family World)

Celebrate your love of Disney with a delicious (and easy-to-make) Beauty and the Beast punch.

St. Patrick’s Day Green Sangria (Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom)

Adding mint to sangria is absolutely inspired. This green sangria is a must-try for any occasion.

Irish Coffee Recipe (Nicole at Tikkido)

Follow up your green sangria with a delicious Irish coffee. It is the perfect pick-me-up after all of that party prep.

Power Rangers Fruit Punch (Olfa at Our Family World)

Is anyone else incredibly excited for the release of this movie? Make the wait seem a little less long with this delicious fruit punch!

How to Make a Latte at Home (Shirley at Intelligent Domestications)

Sipping coffee after dinner is a tradition in our family (for the adults, I should say). Find out how to make delicious lattes at home with these easy steps!

Your next party will be a hit with any of these recipes! How delicious do all of these drinks look? You have my permission to try a few or all of them. Now that you’re hydrated, sort of, let’s get on to the Merry Monday Link Party! Feel free to link up or simply be inspired by all of the amazing ideas being shared.

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Five Can Dump Soup (Marilyn at Merilyn’s Treats)

Easy Taco Salad (Meagan at Just 2 Sisters)

Ginger Soy Chicken Stir Fry (Shannah at My Suburban Kitchen)

Sourdough and Sausage Tuscan Egg Bake Recipe (Camille at Growing Up Gabel)

Cheesy Taco Tater Tot Casserole (Erin at Delightful E Made)

Breakfast Bread Boat (Kit at The Kittchen)

One Pan Pork Marsala (Shannah at My Suburban Kitchen)

Ranch Chicken Cobb Salad (Kit at The Kittchen)

Sweet Tomato and Broccoli Rabe Baked Penne (Rebecca at Strength and Sunshine)

Quick and Easy Sausage Quiche (From here!)

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Easy Lucky Lime Punch Recipe

Lucky Lime Punch Recipe Ingredients

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To Coat Glasses

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Delicious Shamrock Float (Kendra at Simply Darrling)

S’mores Mocktail (Kelli at 3 Boys and a Dog)

Irish Cream and Mint Iced Mocha (Carrie at Frugal Foodie Mama)

Almond Tequila Sangria (Kendra at Simply Darrling)

Ginger Pomegranate Martini (April at April Golightly)

Beauty and the Beast Punch (Olfa at Our Family World)

St. Patrick’s Day Green Sangria (Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom)

Irish Coffee Recipe (Nicole at Tikkido)

Power Rangers Fruit Punch (Olfa at Our Family World)

How to Make a Latte at Home (Shirley at Intelligent Domestications)