Shelia Friend | Simple Life Meals

Hi, I'm Shelia, creator of Simple Life Meals. I share easy recipes, meal prep ideas, seasonal inspiration, and practical tips for living well with fibromyalgia. My goal is to help make everyday life a little simpler through delicious meals, encouragement, and real-life experiences from my kitchen, garden, and backyard adventures.

Homemade Flaky Butter Biscuits

Homemade Flaky Butter Biscuits

Homemade Flaky Butter Biscuits in a Cast Iron Skillet These homemade flaky butter biscuits are baked in a preheated cast iron skillet and made with frozen butter for incredible layers. Using a simple folding technique creates tall, buttery biscuits with a crisp golden exterior and tender flaky center. Perfect for breakfast, soups, stews, or served

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Biscuits Bread Dinner Rolls
Morning Gratitude

Memorial Day Moments β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

Memorial Day Moments β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™ Quiet Morning Reflections β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™ Freedom, Family, and Simple Moments Some Memorial Day moments are loud…and some are quiet like this. β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™ The birds still sing.The gardens still bloom.And our hearts remember those who gave so much. Grateful today for freedom, family, peaceful mornings, and simple moments in the backyard. β€œHome of

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Patriotic Moments
fibro truths #15

Fibro #15πŸ’œSome Days Require Grace

Fibro Truth #15 | Some Days Require GraceπŸ’œ Fibromyalgia awareness image with calming candle and gentle reminder about grace and healing. Living with fibromyalgia and Chronic Illnesses means learning how to give yourself grace on the hard days πŸ’œ This reminder is for anyone navigating chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, or invisible illness. Some days

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Fibromyalgia Support Firbo Truths πŸ’œ
Rose-breasted Grosbeak

First Backyard Visitors on Our Birdfy Feeder πŸ’›

The Birds We’ve Seen So Far 🐦 Our Birdfy feeder was a Christmas gift from our daughter and her boyfriend, and honestly… it has become one of those gifts that keeps on giving. Every morning brings new backyard visitors, peaceful moments, and little memories we probably would have missed otherwise. Rose-breasted Grosbeak This was our

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Feathered & Furry Friends Generational Garden
beef broccoli stir fry glossy sauce tender slices savory

Easy Beef & Broccoli (From Pressure Cooker Roast Beef)

πŸ›οΈ Helpful Tools Easy Beef & Broccoli (From Pressure Cooker Roast Beef) If you’re looking for a simple, healthy way to use leftover roast beef, this Beef & Broccoli recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights πŸ’› Using my Pressure Cooker Bottom Rump Roast with Dry Rub, you can turn one roast into multiple meals

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Budget Meals Crockpot Meals Dinner High Protein Meal Prep