This Trick Saves Me $$$ on Vacation


Good morning,

I (Rachel) have made food ahead of time and taken it on vacation for YEARS. Here's why:

  • It can save hundreds of dollars by not eating out every meal.
  • When a meal is already prepped, I'm freed up to spend more time having fun with my family.
  • It's an easy alternative if you don't want to navigate crowded restaurants.

We wanted to make vacation meal prep easy for you, too. So, I’ve rounded up the best freezer meals to take on vacation, as well as expert tips for prepping and transporting them.

A Few Personal Favorites


Road Trip Cards

These printable cards (no screens!) will turn any road trip into fun, family time. From laugh-out-loud silly stories to name-it competitions, get ready for all ages to be entertained!


​Weekly Menu Plan​

Our free Weekly Menu Plan is here to help you save time and money, eat healthier, and bring your family together.


Reader Review:

Caesar Pasta Salad

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"SOOOOOO GOOD! The texture as a whole was so amazing and the flavor of the dressing was top tier. 100% recommend!!" - Molly

Have a great week,

Rachel and Polly

​ThrivingHome.org

Your Freezer Meal Prep Sidekicks

Stock your freezer once and skip the 5pm panic all week. Join over 50K subscribers for real food freezer meals, family-friendly recipes, and menu plans...plus get a free 1 Hour Freezer Prep Session when you sign up.

Read more from Your Freezer Meal Prep Sidekicks
weekly menu plan main dishes.

Happy Saturday! We're hosting a Halloween party for a few of my kids' friends this weekend, so I made a big pot of Autumn Chowder and some Stovetop Chili to serve. My kids also always request Mummy Dogs which I make with ButcherBox's uncured hotdogs (affiliate link). I just got my box this week, which always feels a little like Christmas! Speaking of ButcherBox, now is the perfect time to try it. Check out their deal for new subscribers. I'd personally pick the free organic chicken breasts...

I (Polly) love hunting down helpful Amazon Prime Day Deals. I've scoured through thousands of deals and plucked out some of the top sales that I think you will like. To make it easier to find what you need, we created specific categories. We'll be adding to these throughout today and tomorrow, so check back in! Prime Day Deals in our Gift Guides - Items that are in our Holiday Gift Guides that are on sale today! Kitchen and Cooking Deals Deals for the Home Deals for Kids Deals for Tweens and...

We've been SO excited to get this recipe published and in your hands. Everyone who has tried it so far is going crazy over it. Drumroll please....introducing Salmon Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce! SALMON BOWLS WITH BANG BANG SAUCE 📌 PIN THIS RECIPE 📌 Why You'll Love It Fast: This recipe is on the table in 35 minutes. Great for Meal Prep: All components store separately and hold up great for up to 4 days. You'll Actually Enjoy Eating Fish: A genuinely delicious way to eat more salmon (omega-3...