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December 15, 2024 6 mins

Welcome to Episode 118 of Meal Planning for Busy Moms!

 

The holiday season is here, and with all the chaos, who has time to think about dinner? Don’t worry, Busy Mamas—I’ve got you covered! This week, we’re diving into a festive, family-friendly meal plan that’s quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious. Plus, I’m sharing a special recipe for Overnight French Toast that will make your Christmas morning stress-free and magical.

 

In this episode, I’ll be covering:

 

A 7-day meal plan featuring comforting favorites like Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken, Beef Tacos, and Cheesy Ham & Rice Casserole.

 

A fun and relatable holiday story about how I learned to simplify Christmas morning.

 

Step-by-step instructions for the ultimate Overnight French Toast recipe that you can make ahead of time.

 

How to join our What’s for Dinner Mamas Facebook group to connect with a community of meal-planning moms.

 

Why you need to grab my book, Meal Prep Made Simple, to streamline your holiday season.

 

This Week’s Meal Plan, Here’s what’s on the menu:

 

Monday: Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken with Veggies

 

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie

 

Wednesday: Beef Tacos

 

Thursday: Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato Soup with Veggies and Dip

 

Friday: Beef Dip with Caesar Salad

 

Saturday: Cheesy Ham and Rice Casserole

 

Sunday: Cream of Cauliflower Soup

 

Featured Recipe: Overnight French Toast

 

Make Christmas morning extra special with this easy, make-ahead recipe. Prep it the night before and enjoy a warm, delicious breakfast without the stress.

 

Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are shared in the episode. Don’t miss it!

 

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Resources and Links Mentioned

 

Get the Book Meal Prep Made Simple – Your Guide to Stress-free Meal Planning, especially during the holiday season. You can buy it on Amazon here.

 

Join the Facebook Group: What’s for Dinner Mamas – Connect with a community of moms sharing tips, tricks, and inspiration here.

 

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Share this episode with your friends or family who could use a little holiday meal-planning help!

 

Thanks for tuning in, Beautiful Mamas! Wishing you a blessed and beautiful week. See you Wednesday for more meal-planning inspiration!

xx Blaga

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