Take Them A Meal

06/03/2026

Some recipes are more than just recipes. ❤️

This week’s newsletter shares the story behind a simple bean salad recipe, a treasured friendship, and the memories that can live on through handwritten recipe cards passed from one generation to the next.

If you’ve ever held onto a recipe because of the person who gave it to you, this one will resonate with you.

Read the full newsletter by clicking the link below! 💌

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06/02/2026

A different kind of summer bucket list ☀️

These small acts of kindness may seem simple, but they can mean so much to someone walking through a difficult season. 🤍

Which item would you check off first?

Save this post for later and share it with someone who loves caring for others. 💌

06/01/2026

One of my favorite make ahead lunches lately 😋

These Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Jars are filling, easy to customize, and perfect for keeping in the fridge for busy days. They’d also be a fun addition to a meal for a friend, giving them something they can grab for lunch the next day.

Save this recipe for later ✨

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Jars

I used 32 oz jars for these, in case that helps!

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 2 cups cooked pasta
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Caesar dressing (store bought)

Instructions

1. Cook and cool the pasta. Dice the cucumber, chop the chicken, and chop the romaine.
2. Divide the Caesar dressing between the jars.
3. Add the chicken, pasta, cucumber, romaine, and Parmesan cheese to the jars.
4. Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

When ready to eat, shake the jar or pour into a bowl and enjoy!

05/29/2026

These sandwich snackle boxes are one of my favorite meal drop off ideas for lunch 🤍

Fill them with sandwich toppings so everyone can build their own sandwich! They’re also perfect for beach days, picnics, road trips, pool days, and more ✨

You can find the snackle box in our Amazon storefront linked below!

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05/27/2026

This week’s newsletter shares the story of a care package put together for a local family walking through breast cancer, and why the most meaningful support is often the kind that anticipates needs before someone even knows to ask. 💚

From practical items to thoughtful group gifts, it was such a beautiful reminder of what it looks like to truly care for people well during hard seasons.

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05/26/2026

Need a little encouragement today? 💚

Whether you’re hoping to uplift a friend, comfort a loved one, or simply speak some truth over yourself, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite words to inspire, motivate, and remind you (or someone you love) that you’re not alone! 💌

Credit: Pinterest

05/25/2026

Fresh, simple, and perfect for summer ☀️🍉 This watermelon berry salad comes together in just a few minutes and is such an easy side for cookouts, pool days, or bringing to a friend. The lime mint dressing is delicious and so refreshing. 🤍

The full recipe is below. Enjoy!

What you’ll need:

• 4 cups watermelon, cubed
• 1½ cups strawberries, sliced
• 1½ cups raspberries
• Fresh mint for topping

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1½ tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp agave or honey
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
2. Add watermelon, strawberries, and raspberries to a large bowl.
3. Pour dressing over fruit and gently toss.
4. Top with extra mint and serve chilled.

05/22/2026

Try these simple slow cooker recipes for the days when life feels full and dinner needs to be easy! 🙌😋

These are the kinds of meals that are perfect for taking to a friend, dropping off during a hard season, or simply making ahead for your own family. Warm, comforting, and made with love.

If someone you care about could use a meal, you can easily create a meal schedule at takethemameal.com so friends and family can step in and help in a meaningful way!

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

My Favorite Things to Keep on Hand When Caring for Friends 💚

While there are certain times when our own circumstances make it impossible to help in the ways we would like, there are other times when having a few simple supplies on hand makes it easy to put together something thoughtful for a friend who needs a little extra care.

I’m sharing a few things I like to keep on hand in this week’s newsletter! Link below!

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