All in Meal Planning

Seven Strategies to Master Your Meal Plan

Meal planning is an effective way to make better decisions and stick to healthy eating goals. But nobody really talks about how to start meal planning from scratch. In this series we’ll look at how to meal plan in a way that builds more margin into your day because you have better things to do then decide “what’s for dinner” every day. In this post I share key lessons learned from my own journey to master meal planning.

5 Ways to Hack Your Grocery Store Trip When Meal Planning

Meal planning is an effective way to make better decisions and stick to healthy eating goals. But nobody really talks about how to start meal planning from scratch. In this series we’ll look at how to meal plan in a way that builds more margin into your day because you have better things to do then decide “what’s for dinner” every day. In this post we look at simple, effective grocery shopping hacks to stick to your meal plan and budget.

One Simple Step You May Be Forgetting When It Comes To A Winning Meal Plan

Meal planning is an effective way to make better decisions and stick to healthy eating goals. But nobody really talks about how to start meal planning from scratch. In this series we’ll look at how to meal plan in a way that builds more margin into your day because you have better things to do then decide “what’s for dinner” every day. In this post we look at how to make your list of favorite meals to keep your eaters happy.

1 Week Aldi Meal Plan

A simple, healthy, affordable meal plan for one week of delicious homemade dinners. All of these ingredients are available at Aldi at an affordable price. Recipes, meal prep tips, and a grocery list for free highlighting: beef nachos, spaghetti squash and meatballs, Asian beef veggie bowls, and spinach salad with chicken, dried cherries, blue cheese, and walnuts. A perfect meal plan for two!

Make Ahead Lunches

In Part IV of the Fresh Take on Lunch Ideas, we explore quick, healthy and delicious work from home lunch ideas that can be made ahead of time. Vegetarian and vegan options included. This may be a good time to reflect on what’s working, what isn’t and how you can adjust. A quick inventory and realignment can take stress out of making meals. And with all the disappointment and cancellations we continue to face a tasty lunch that nourishes our bodies can also be life giving to our souls.

15 Minute Lunch Ideas

In Part III of the Fresh Take on Lunch Ideas, we explore quick, healthy and delicious work from home lunch ideas that can be made in 15 minutes or less. Vegetarian and vegan options included. This may be a good time to reflect on what’s working, what isn’t and how you can adjust. A quick inventory and realignment can take stress out of making meals. And with all the disappointment and cancellations we continue to face a tasty lunch that nourishes our bodies can also be life giving to our souls.

Lunch on Toast

In Part II of the Fresh Take on Lunch Ideas, we explore quick, healthy and delicious work from home lunch ideas that are not quite sandwiches but are served on bread/toast. Vegetarian and vegan options included. Each post will include principles to help you line up your intentions around food with expectations so that time spent on meals is enjoyable, tasty and fun.

A Fresh Take on Lunch

Join me for a fresh take on lunch ideas that are quick, simple, healthy and delicious. We’ll look at: Things on Bread, 15 Minute Lunches and Make-Ahead Meals with each post including vegetarian options. Each post will include principles to help you line up your intentions around food with expectations so that time spent on meals is enjoyable, tasty and fun.

Freezer Meals: Worth it?

I’ve been using freezer meals as a part of my meal prep for over five years. A lot of people ask me questions about how and when I use them. In this post I share thoughts on using freezer meals and why you might want to add them to your meal prep to make cooking even easier!