About me
Hello, and welcome! I’m Angela Paris – but my friends call me Ang, and you can, too!
Like many of you, I am a multitasking mama juggling priorities, which is why I provide solutions to tame your hectic lifestyle (and stay sane!).
I love creating delicious recipes for real people, just like me. I know that 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.
Fun Facts About Me
- I grew up in Maine and now live in New Hampshire.
- I used to hate tomato sauce but now it’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy pasta – but I still don’t like raw tomatoes.
- Growing up, I wrote a family cookbook for myself when I was about 10. I asked my grandparents, parents, and aunts to give me their favorite recipe. I still have it to this day!
- I went to college in Western New York and then the Tampa Bay area in Florida.
- I have a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications with a minor in Graphic Design.
- In my late twenties, with help from my extended family, I compiled family recipes in a more formal cookbook, The Gile Family Cookbook that I self-published with The Cookbook Project. It contains some of my favorite recipes of all time.
- My favorite foods are cheese and chocolate (tied!)
- My sunporch is my favorite spot in my house and I’m always sad when we have to close it up for winter.
- I have three cats named Panda, Love, and Pixel.
- I read cookbooks the way other people read novels!
Welcome to Juggling Act Mama, I’m helping you to make mealtime easy, delicious & stress-free!
Whether it’s batch cooking, slow cooking, or weeknight meal planning, I’m here to help make your life a little easier. Trust me, I know what it means to juggle priorities.
Women like us often handle homemaking and caregiving for children or elderly parents. This is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about sharing budget-friendly, fast, and delicious recipes that make your life easier.
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 busy household. 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 900 recipes on Juggling Act Mama has been tested multiple times in my own kitchen, as well as by family and friends, to ensure it’s easy, delicious, and family-approved.
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time savoring the moments that matter most.
When I’m Not in the Kitchen…
I’m a mom of two kiddos who keep me pretty busy! I’m also a wife, caregiver, and community volunteer. And, I’m a writer, crafter, photographer, and Pinterest addict. I love traveling, reading, and discovering new places with my family. (This photo is from a road trip we took to Niagara Falls several years ago – the kids were so little!).
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.
About Juggling Act Mama
I established Juggling Act Mama in 2011. Over the years, the site has evolved into what you see today. I’m proud of this website, but I’m also humbled that so many readers make and love my recipes. It’s an honor to help you make mealtime a little easier!
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 that I personally 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! While all the recipes here on Juggling Act Mama are free, you can also purchase my Easy Weeknight Spaghetti eBook on Amazon for just 99¢!
Most Popular Recipes
- Breakfast & Brunch: Sheet Pan Pancakes and Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Dinner: Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Leftover Spaghetti Bake
- Appetizers: Bacon Puff Pastry Twists and Meat and Cheese Platter
- Desserts: Shortbread Magic Bars and Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles
- Game Day: Puff Pastry Chicken Pockets and Cheesy Tater Tots
- Grilling: Petite Sirloin Steak and Cowboy Steak Rub
- Cocktails: Tropical Storm Punch and Mermaid Drink
- Slow Cooker: Italian Roast Beef and Beef and Broccoli
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!
Juggling Act Mama is a trusted source for quick and easy weeknight meals!
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In the Media
Over the last 14 years, Juggling Act Mama has been featured in several print and online publications, including The Hippo Press, Tampa Bay Times, Parenting NH, and The Windham Eagle.
I’ve also worked with brands like Nestle, Smithfield Foods, Pillsbury, Certified Angus Beef, Valley Fig, and Torani, as well as Farberware, Vitamix, and Instant Pot.
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