So about a month ago I published a video and post about the crazy way that I plan out my meals for the entire year in one evening. (If you don't believe me, you can watch me do it here! :)) A lot of people really liked the concept and decided to try it out... but as I...
Meal Planning Articles
The Crazy Way I Meal Plan | How I Meal Plan for the Whole Year in Less than 3 Hours
I'm super excited about this post because I am *finally* going to show you the crazy way that I meal plan my entire year out in less than 3 hours. Really. Now when most people find out that I plan out my entire year of meals in advance... they have a lot of questions....
How to Meal Plan for the Holidays like a Minimalist
Meal Planning at any time can be challenging... But Meal Planning during the holidays can be downright stressful! Not only are there usually more people that you are cooking for, but you are often hosting for multiple days at a time. So how do you set up a killer meal...
How to Create the Perfect Camping Meal Plan
One of our family's favorite summer activities is camping! As soon as the days start to get longer the girls start asking to camp in the back yard and wondering when our first camping weekend will be. I love sitting around the campfire, unplugging, and enjoying...
The Secret to Meal Planning for the Absolute Beginner | Plus 50 Theme Night Ideas for Your Meal Plan
Meal Planning didn't come easily for me. I tried everything, but every time I sat down to plan my weekly meals I felt like I had such a huge task ahead of me because it took forever to make the plan. Every time I would tell myself that I was going to plan the meals...
37 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Updated July 2021 Is it just me or have groceries gone up by a lot since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic? At first, I didn't notice a huge change... A couple of things here and there were more expensive, but it made sense that people like me would have to pay more...
The Pros and Cons of Meal Planning for Moms: How to Know if Menu Planning is Right for You!
If you've been on Pinterest for more than 5 minutes, you’ve probably run into about 893 people trying to tell you how to meal plan. There are blog posts about How to Begin Meal Planning, How to Menu Plan With the Seasons, How to Meal Plan so You Will Eat Your...
Your Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Meal Planning
With the leaves changing all around me and the air getting crisper, I start to crave all things warm and cozy. Sweaters, candles, and most importantly warm food. When I was growing up, autumn was welcomed by trading our Friday night meal of vegetable sandwiches...
Weekly Meal Planning for Beginners: How to Get Started Planning Quick, Healthy Breakfasts
When I first sat down with my calendar to begin meal planning, I had high aspirations. I planned unique breakfasts, lunches, and dinners six days a week with one day for leftovers. Then I watched my motivation crumble over the next few weeks trying to do so much...
How Stop Throwing Away Your Leftovers
Although meal planning makes you life easier, it may leave you with one important question: What do I do with the Leftovers?
How to Begin Meal Planning… When You Don’t Know Where to Start!
So you know that choosing a few recipes in advance and writing out your shopping lists before you get to the store would probably make your life easier and save you money… but where do you start? There are so many different ideas and suggestions out there that trying...
Why is Meal Planning Difficult?
I don’t know many people who dislike mealtime. So why do so many of us dislike the process of getting the meal from an idea inside our heads to the finished product on the table?