12 | How to Meal Plan Efficiently for a Busy Momma

Do you love the idea of meal planning but don’t know where to start?  Have you tried meal planning and found it too complicated and ended up spending way too much time and money?  Is your family tired of the same thing for dinner because you have been too busy to think of anything else to make?

 

In this episode, we’re going to dive deep into meal planning and more specifically about themed meals.  

Cooking often feels like survival, not fun—but eating well matters for health, budget, and family connection. After years of failed meal plans, this approach uses themed meals based on familiar cuisines to reduce decision fatigue, save time, and limit waste. The process: define weekly themes, assess pantry and schedule, pick simple recipes with overlapping ingredients, create a flexible meal plan and shopping list, then prep, implement, and adjust. This rhythm supports time management, stress management, family life, and complements goals like mediterranean diet recipes and strength training—all while trusting God with the process.

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Xo Susan