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Hello, and welcome! I’m Angela Paris - but my friends call me Ang'e, and you can, too!
Like many of you, I am a multitasking mama juggling priorities, which is why I offer solutions to tame your hectic lifestyle (and stay sane!).
I love creating delicious recipes for real people, just like me. However, between work, the kids, and other family and community commitments, it can be hard to keep up.
If you love feeding your family good food but have a hectic lifestyle, I'm here to be your friend in the kitchen! I have mastered mindless meal planning and hacks to save time and money while making easy, delicious, family-friendly meals.
We live in a quiet little college town near the White Mountains of NH. Finding specialty ingredients can sometimes be tricky, which is why I love cooking with easy-to-find everyday ingredients.
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Whether it's batch cooking, slow cooking, or using your freezer, I'm here to help make your life a little easier. Trust me, I know what it means to juggle priorities. Sometimes, it's smooth sailing, and sometimes - just like all of us, I get overwhelmed and need a hand!
So much of homemaking and caregiving for children or older parents falls to women. This is one of the reasons I'm so passionate about sharing budget-friendly, fast, and delicious recipes.
I can't wait to share some of my best tips and tricks with you! I've spent over a decade developing foolproof meal planning techniques for my own busy house hold. Whether you're a meal planning pro or a newbie, I hope I can help you be the best #jugglingactmama.
Every one of our nearly 800 recipes on Juggling Act Mama is tested multiple times in my own kitchen, as well as by family and friends, to ensure it's easy, delicious and family-approved.
📧 If you have any questions about my articles, please feel free to leave me a comment or email me directly at ang@jugglingactmama.com.
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I love sharing quick and easy, delicious family-friendly meals on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram especially, but you'll also find me on YouTube and TikTok.
With so many followers, Juggling Act Mama has become a trusted resource for busy people who love great food.
Connecting with my readers on social media totally makes my day, so be sure to check me out here:
Oh, and one more thing – I’m so glad you’re here!
About Me
I grew up in Maine, where I met my future husband in high school! After college, Mr. Juggling Act and I moved to New Hampshire and got married.
Our children keep us on our toes!
Olivia is in middle school, and Ethan is in high school!!
Time has really flown since I first started my blog back in 2011.
It's hard to believe they're not these little ones anymore!!
These days, my kids are active in Girl Scouts, soccer, horseback riding, theater tech, and robotics.
My daughter still loves to cook with me and my son is driving and has his first job- eek!
When I'm Not in the Kitchen...
In addition to all my roles listed above, I’m also a writer, crafter, scrapbooker, photographer, and Pinterest addict. I love traveling and discovering new places with my family.
Long before Pinterest, I developed an addiction to books, snapping memories of my kids, and chocolate desserts... or chocolate anything...or...ok, just sweets in general - don't judge! {giggle}
My family is the most important thing to me, so I try to always put them first. This is easier said than done, since sometimes—like most moms—I want to hide from my kids and have a little peace and quiet!
I have loads of tips for busy moms, and I think you'll find some great takeaways. I love being creative whether it be with food or paper or games with the kids. I don’t have a special space for crafting, and I don’t have a huge kitchen for cooking.
I’m just a regular mom trying to keep a million balls in the air, and always a load of laundry that needs to be washed, dried, or folded. Or all three.
If you're an overwhelmed mama like me, you're going to want to check out my Busy Moms Survival Guide.
More About Juggling Act Mama
I founded Juggling Act Mama in 2011. This is a lifestyle blog for busy moms who want to do it all. Sometimes, that means making a special dish or project from scratch, and sometimes, it means taking a few well-placed shortcuts.
Featured On
Juggling Act Mama has been featured in a number of print and online publications over the last 14 years.
I've also worked with brands like Nestle, Smithfield Foods, Pillsbury, Certified Angus Beef, Jus-Roll, and Torani well as Hamilton Beach, Vitamix, and Instant Pot.
Tips and Tools
If you're constantly running around doing 'all the things,' you might like to check out my Busy Mom's Survival Guide with tips you can start using right away to simplify your life!
Our Favorite Recipes and Best Mom Hacks!
Use my Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set to plan out your meals! Here we have tons of quick and easy dinner ideas, as well as fabulous Side Dishes. These are some of my favorite main dish recipes to add to my weekly meal plan:
- Slow Cooker Honey Chicken
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin
- Chicken Spaghetti
- Homemade Italian Meatballs
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
Of course, there's always Breakfast for Dinner, too! Be sure to check out our selection of Dessert Recipes also.
Recipe Variations
Please note, because we test all our recipes, we recommend that you make them once just as it is without substitutions or changes. Sometimes variations can go awry. Making our recipes as we have tested them will yield the best results.
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For a list of some of my favorite items to use when cooking, and why I chose them, please visit my Kitchen Resource page.
Kid Stuff
You might also like to join my Boredom Busters Facebook group, where I share projects and recipes that are especially kid-friendly.
