Hey, hey beautiful Mamas,
Welcome to a very merry episode of Meal Planning for Busy Moms! With Christmas just days away, I’ve got a festive and practical weekly meal plan to take you from Christmas Eve all the way through the “in-between” week before New Year’s. Whether you’re planning a traditional Christmas dinner or looking for quick, healthy meals to keep everyone happy and fed, this episode has you covered.
We’ll also dive into my top tips for managing your holiday meal prep so you can spend more time making memories and less time stressing in the kitchen. And don’t worry—if you still need inspiration for your Christmas menu, I’ll point you to my Thanksgiving episodes packed with ideas for turkey and ham feasts.
Plus, I’m sharing some exciting news for 2025: starting in the new year, Meal Planning for Busy Moms will streamline to one episode every Sunday, giving you everything you need to master meal planning and tackle the “What’s for dinner?” question with ease.
This Week’s Meal Plan:
Monday: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Tuesday (Christmas Eve): Charcuterie Board & Appetizers
Wednesday (Christmas Day): The Big Feast (Turkey or Ham)
Thursday: Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries
Friday: Instant Pot Beef Chili
Saturday: Build Your Own Pizza (or order takeout)
Sunday: Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How to plan and prep for a stress-free Christmas dinner.
- Tips for making the most of Christmas leftovers.
- A festive weekly meal plan to carry you through the week after Christmas.
- Why simplifying your menu and delegating tasks is a game-changer.
- Exciting updates for the podcast in 2025!
Get My Book: Meal Prep Made Simple on Amazon by Blaga Goertzen
Thanksgiving Episodes for Christmas Inspiration:
Turkey Menu Ideas (Episode from October)
Ham Menu Ideas (Episode from November)
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Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Be sure to join me next Sunday for more meal planning magic as we kick off 2025. Be blessed, my friends!
xx Blaga
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