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Type A Mom's Dinner Recipe Book

Dinner Recipe Book - $12
I put together this Dinner Recipe Book to help easily answer the never-ending question "what's for dinner?" This book will ease your dinner planning stress by first explaining how to use my Dinner Meal Planning system, and then by offering 22 easy to make delicious dinners ideas from which to choose when making your Dinner Meal Plan.
The ingredients in this book are easy to find, there are no dicing onions or complicated cooking methods, and all the recipes are kid approved and loved by my 3 kids ☺️. There are a variety of recipes to choose from (poultry, fish, meat, vegetarian), and in addition to recipes to make and eat right away there are slow cooker recipes, and freeze for later recipes, so you can "help your future self" on busy weeknights!
I have also included a list of the kitchen tools and pantry items you'll need to make these recipes so you can easily be prepared for any recipe you choose. Each dinner recipe also includes a "Type A Mom Tip" from me with a helpful idea that relates to that meal.
The ingredients in this book are easy to find, there are no dicing onions or complicated cooking methods, and all the recipes are kid approved and loved by my 3 kids ☺️. There are a variety of recipes to choose from (poultry, fish, meat, vegetarian), and in addition to recipes to make and eat right away there are slow cooker recipes, and freeze for later recipes, so you can "help your future self" on busy weeknights!
I have also included a list of the kitchen tools and pantry items you'll need to make these recipes so you can easily be prepared for any recipe you choose. Each dinner recipe also includes a "Type A Mom Tip" from me with a helpful idea that relates to that meal.
Type A Mom's Summer Camp Budget Tracker
Summer Camp Budget Tracker - $2
One area of parenting that takes a lot of work is planning for Summer Day Damp. To help families stay within their budget for their kids' summer camps I've created this very simple user-friendly Summer Camp Budget Tracker.
This is a Google Sheet that you can edit by adding in your Summer Day Camp budget amount, your kid's (as many kids as you'd like) name, the camp name, and the weekly cost. The Google Sheet will calculate your total weekly cost for each week, your total overall cost, and it will track where you are in your overall budget for Summer Day Camp.
I hope this helps when you're planning your kids' Summer Day Camps!
This is a Google Sheet that you can edit by adding in your Summer Day Camp budget amount, your kid's (as many kids as you'd like) name, the camp name, and the weekly cost. The Google Sheet will calculate your total weekly cost for each week, your total overall cost, and it will track where you are in your overall budget for Summer Day Camp.
I hope this helps when you're planning your kids' Summer Day Camps!

Sleepaway Camp Gear & Accessories

Easy to write on one side and then fold and seal with a sticker and send to family (avail in many patterns)

Easy to write on one side and then fold and seal with a sticker and send to family (avail in many patterns)

These are a necessity (avail in many colors)! Kids wear them all the time and they trade the "jibbitz" to decorate them

Clipboard to put paper on to write letters and draw, and it has storage to keep all papers, pens, stickers, envelopes inside

Clipboard to put paper on to write letters and draw, and it has storage to keep all papers, pens, stickers, envelopes inside

Super soft cozy blanket to relax in while on bunk reading, writing letters, coloring, etc. (avail in many patterns)

Super soft cozy blanket to relax in while on bunk reading, writing letters, coloring, etc. (avail in many patterns)
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Super soft cozy blanket to relax in while on bunk reading, writing letters, coloring, etc. (avail in many patterns)

A stylish and fun way to keep small items organized on the bunk bed (basically a makeshift side table) - avail in many colors

Kids can use this to tape family pictures on the wall next to their bed (avail in many solid colors)

Kids can tape this to the wall next to their bed for a cute and comforting light source - requires batteries (does not plug in to the wall - avail in simple white stars too)

Cushioned lap desk to use in bunk - does not have a device holder which is good for camp since no devices allowed

Cushioned lap desk to use in bunk - does not have a device holder which is good for camp since no devices allowed

A screen free way and Wi-Fi free way to listen to Spotify and Amazon music & audio books (this device is usually allowed since camps don't allow Wi-Fi devices - please double check to make sure they'll accept this device)

Easy for kids to use and has a strong handle for them to make friendship bracelets on (avail in many colors)
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Can be used without the straw, is not heavy, doesn't leak, fits in the bottle holders on backpacks, and is easy to screw top on and off (avail in many colors)
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Does not have a straw, is not heavy, doesn't leak, fits into bottle holders on backpacks, and is easy to screw top on and off (avail in many colors)

My daughter uses this and loves it - easy to put away into the stuff sack (no folding or rolling needed - just stuff it into the bag!), and has a small pocket at the top to place a flashlight (or note from you to them)

My son uses this and loves it - easy to put away into stuff sack (no folding or rolling needed - just stuff it into the bag!)

This backpack is super durable, has easy to access pockets and pouches, easy to use water bottle holders, a cushioned back, and a removable laptop case so kids can use it for school too - my kids love theirs!

Fun colors, very portable, easy to use, and great to stash in bunk, in sleeping bag, and anywhere else to quickly have light when it's needed!

Battery powered and easily clips to a bed - not USB rechargeable which is correct - there is no recharging at camp!

Battery powered and easily clips to a bed - not USB rechargeable which is correct - there is no recharging at camp!

A favorite of all my kids, these are made for running in and out of the water and on rocks and sand - durable front protects toes and good tread keeps them from slipping - plus easy to put on and off! (avail in many colors)