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The one question that makes meal planning easier

The one question that makes meal planning easier

Update: 2025-06-18
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We're diving into the meal planning struggle that every mom faces - because let's be honest, the meals just keep coming! If you've ever found yourself staring into the fridge at 5 PM wondering what's for dinner (again), or you've got a graveyard of good intentions rotting in your produce drawer, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the one simple question that completely changed how I approach meal planning, plus the realistic templates and shortcuts that actually work for busy families.

Key Points Discussed: 

  • How much things have changed since we became parents in how we cook and plan to cook, and how stressful it is now with a busy family.
  • Dropping the most important question to begin with when meal planning: Do you actually like to cook?
  • Planning strategies for families who DO like to cook vs. those who DON'T.
  • How I’m meal planning these days for my own family, and the rules I follow in my kitchen.

 

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The one question that makes meal planning easier

The one question that makes meal planning easier