When you are trying to meal prep and plan healthy meals, you probably want to freeze some of the meals ahead of time. This allows you to actually cook the meals, put it in the freezer, then just heat it up at dinner time. It really saves you a lot of time and energy during the week, but keeps you from going for the unhealthy, convenient options. Breakfast Sandwiches If you like to enjoy breakfast sandwiches in the morning, stop driving through McDonald’s! You can make a healthier version right Continue Reading
How to Automate Shopping
As a busy mom, with 8 kids ranging from 11-26, I get how easy it is to run out of time for even just the simplest tasks. Certain things have to be a priority and other items go to the bottom of the to do list. Prioritizing those tasks that mean you kept the kids alive today and everyone has been fed, clothed, and got where they needed to be is key to keeping your sanity. The rest is just icing on the cake. One task that can be daunting, is making sure I can get groceries in the house in a timely manner, especially when you have Continue Reading
3 Meal Planning Tips For Instant Pot Recipes
An instant pot is a type of cooking appliance that uses pressure cooking for rapid cooking of your meals and ingredients. It is becoming very popular for people who want to cook foods in record time, and is especially helpful when you are cooking a lot of meals on prep day. It has become one of my favorite tools to use in the kitchen and I use mine at least a couple of times a week to save time. Here are some things to know about using an instant pot for your healthy meal planning and prepping. Freeze Ingredients Ahead of Time One of Continue Reading
3 Tips For Meal Planning With Your Slow Cooker
Meal planning usually brings to mind ideas like boneless skinless chicken breasts and steamed vegetables. Though this can be a good meal, there are other meals open to you. In fact, if you have a slow cooker, you have an entire world of meals open to you that take little prep and time. Before you get stuck in a boiled and baked rut, consider these slow cooker options. Plan Larger Meals When you plan your slow cooker meals, try planning for much larger meals that fill your slow cooker. This can easily give you two Continue Reading