I wanted dinner to be a time to slow down and connect over a good meal, but most nights, it felt like chaos. We needed a change.

It started with simple shifts. And little by little, it started to feel better.

Then one day, my friend Jaime called and said, “Dinner always seems easy for you — can you help me?”

As I walked her through what had been working for us, it hit me just how far we’d come — and I realized I wanted to help other families get to that place too.

I started sharing a few of our go-to meals and strategies online, and that eventually turned into Full Plate Plan.

Now I help other busy families do the same through simple strategies, seasonal meal ideas, and small routines that make dinner feel easier, more doable, and even kind of fun.

If dinner’s felt hard lately, you’re in the right place.

For a long time, dinner was the hardest part of my day. With little kids, busy evenings, and no plan, i felt like I was always winging it.