About Life by Anne Rose

Hello! I'm Anne Rose, and I created Life by Anne Rose to share simple, delicious recipes for real life—especially the kind of meals that work in a dorm kitchen, a tiny apartment, or a busy week when you just need dinner done.

You'll find high-protein meal prep, dump-and-go crockpot dinners, cheap weekly menus, and easy recipes that taste good without complicated steps or fancy ingredients.

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Anne sitting on a mattress in her first apartment on move-in day

Anne's Favorite Things

Anne as a child playing at a toy kitchen

A few of my favorite things:

Family time
Cozy nights in
Good food
Sunny days
Making memories

What’s one little thing that always makes your day better?

Honestly, getting a coffee and having a slow morning before the day gets crazy. Even if I only have 20 minutes, sitting down with my coffee and not immediately checking my phone makes such a difference.

What’s something you could never live without?

My Sunday reset routine! I love getting my apartment cleaned up, doing laundry, planning out the week, and figuring out what I’m going to eat. Future me is always grateful when Monday comes around and everything is already taken care of.

What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend?

A perfect weekend for me is a mix of getting things done and doing absolutely nothing. I’ll usually knock out my errands and grocery shopping earlier in the day, then spend the evening cooking something good, watching a movie, or going out for dinner with Ben.

What’s one thing you’re trying to get better at?

Not feeling like I have to be productive every second of the day. I’m definitely a “let me just get one more thing done” kind of person, and sometimes I have to remind myself that it’s okay to have a lazy afternoon without feeling guilty about it.

If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow, where would it be?

Somewhere warm with a little house right on the water. Give me a big cup of coffee, a quiet morning, and nowhere I need to be for the rest of the day and I’m happy. Bonus points if there’s a cute little town nearby to explore!

Our Story

Life by Anne Rose started because I wanted recipes that actually fit real life—busy weeks, small kitchens, and a budget that still leaves room for good food.

What began as cooking for myself grew into a place to share meal prep, crockpot dinners, and budget-friendly ideas that feel doable on your busiest days.