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This episode of the Decluttered Mom podcast focuses on a simple yet effective tip for busy moms: using meal bins in the fridge and pantry. The host, Diana Renee, shares her experience with this system, explaining how it helps her overcome the challenges of meal planning and cooking with ADHD. She recommends using containers similar to shoeboxes to separate ingredients for each meal, making it easier to find everything needed for a specific recipe. Diana emphasizes the benefits of this system, including reducing the likelihood of forgetting ingredients, making cooking less daunting, and ultimately leading to less reliance on takeout. She also suggests pre-chopping ingredients on the weekends for added convenience. The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to share their thoughts on the meal bin system and to connect with Diana on Instagram.

Outlines

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Introduction

This Chapter introduces the Decluttered Mom podcast, hosted by Diana Renee, who shares her journey of decluttering her home and life after becoming a mother. She emphasizes her goal of providing tips, tricks, and encouragement to busy moms.

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Meal Bins for Easy Meal Prep

This Chapter focuses on the main tip of the episode: using meal bins in the fridge and pantry to simplify meal prep. Diana explains how she uses these bins to organize ingredients for each meal, making it easier to find everything needed and reducing the likelihood of forgetting ingredients. She also discusses the benefits of pre-chopping ingredients and printing recipes to keep in the bins.

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Q&A

• What is the main tip shared in this episode of the Decluttered Mom Podcast?

  The main tip is to use meal bins in the fridge and pantry to organize ingredients for each meal, making it easier to find everything and reducing the likelihood of forgetting ingredients.

• How does Diana Renee use meal bins to simplify meal prep?

  Diana uses containers similar to shoeboxes to separate ingredients for each meal. She puts everything needed for a specific recipe in one bin, making it easy to grab everything at once and start cooking.

• What are the benefits of using meal bins?

  Meal bins help reduce the likelihood of forgetting ingredients, make cooking less daunting, and ultimately lead to less reliance on takeout. They also make it easier to find everything needed for a specific recipe, saving time and reducing stress.

• What is an extra step that can be taken to further simplify meal prep?

  Diana suggests pre-chopping ingredients on the weekends, such as chopping vegetables or measuring spices. This can save time during meal prep and make weeknight dinners easier.

• How can meal bins help individuals with ADHD?

  Meal bins can help individuals with ADHD by providing a structured system for organizing ingredients and reducing the cognitive load associated with meal planning and cooking. This can make the process less overwhelming and more manageable.

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