Simple Meal Planning you'll stick with! | Minimalist Family Life

A Meal Planning system you'll actually stick with! Easily stay within your grocery budget every week, STOP wasting food, eat out LESS and meal plan in 5 minutes per week!

This meal planning system is so easy I no longer dread doing it and don't mind cooking anymore either, win-win!!

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[rachellmiller]

You are such a good, clear cut teacher. There's not a lot of useless chatter or dead space in your videos. I love that you don't show off in front of the camera or try to say funny things. So, keep up the good work and thanks for your easy to understand tips.

[kyouell]

I came back to tell you that’s year later and I’m still using this. You’ve turned me into a meal planner!

Edit: make that 2 years! Thanks so much, Dawn!

[chadharvey]

I've been watching your videos and have found a ton of great info in them! I'm not a single 20 something dude that want's to prove some point by being a "minimalist." I'm a 40 something year old single parent and my time is already spread out to the max. Tips like this save me time, which translates into more time that I get to spend with my daughter. Keep up the good work!

[jenpisano]

Meal planning completely changed our lives! When people hear how we meal plan, they’re kind of astonished, but then they’ll try and now they’re hooked too! It’s saved us thousands- not even exaggerating! It’s save time and energy and makes like a little less stressful! I used to be the kind of person that kept a STOCKPILE of food - in the fridge, pantry and freezer- seeing food go to waste made me sick! Cutting down on the inventory (whole house inventory too) has made a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!

[Kguzman]

Single mom of 2 here and I’m struggling with home, work, school, kids, housework, you name it. I found you from someone else’s video who commented about your channel! I’m glad God put you in my path. Thank you so much for all of your tips! I aspire to be as balanced as you are. Now I am going to binge and put it all into practice! Thank you!!

[Happy_Tails_Toy_Poodles]

I also organize my list in order of how our store is laid out. I tend to pick 7 meals for the week, and buy enough to double the recipes so it ends up being two weeks worth of meals. Then I spend time preparing the meals into gallon ziplock bags and freezing them. I can put one in the fridge the night before to thaw and put it in the crock pot in the morning. 🙌🏻 as a homeschooling mama of 6 this saves me so much time and energy during the week.

[a.k.]

FINALLY someone that is extremely practical AND sensible...and pleasant. Thank you. 😊

[christieolson]

Your mind shift "inventory I have to manage!" LOVE IT and it has been my motivation this year. It is a great mindset to determine "What is a manageable amount for me/us?" Thank you!

[helenebennie]

Here I was feeling guilty that we don't seem to have that much variety! You have given me permission to keep it simple by using the tried and true recipes that work and everybody loves.

[miaean]

I use a dry erase marker to write the date on my containers of leftovers so I know when it was made. It helps me to make sure leftovers are eaten within 4 days.

[psychick]

If you keep an inventory of foods you freeze, include your intention for that item in a way that is meaningful for you:
Ground Beef: 1lb. Meatloaf
Chick. breasts 1/2 lb: burritos
Chicken cutlets 5 ea.: Chicken Parm

[thecherishedlife]

You. Are. A. Life. I almost started crying while watching this because meal planning and grocery shopping has seriously been THE hardest thing for me!!! I always wonder why the heck it has to be so dang hard when I do it every single week?? It should be easy by now! This is exactly what I need in my life right now! Thank you so

[aviaannette]

I have officially been using this idea for one month. I can honestly say it has changed so much about the way I grocery shop and meal plan.

I used to take forever in the store and go down every aisle half guessing at what we need which meant I was buying too much and food was going to waste. This plan has stopped me from having multiples of things because my pantry is cleared and so is the fridge. I can easily see what is needed and what is not needed. It takes me about 15 minutes to plan the menu and see & highlight what we need and an hour (or less) to grocery shop.

[janetgrigoratos]

Im confused that anyone would put this a thumbs down
This is so thought out and precise and worked through...
Its genius and fool proof...
Who disliked this???
So confused

[iamjane]

I love the meal rotation idea. It is like having a capsule wardrobe, but for your panty/fridge!

[jessicairis]

I've been using this as I weekly grocery shop and I realized quickly that I was buying way too much inventory! My pantry was so full the kids couldn't see the forest through the trees. Now I buy only what we need for the week (I do add to our storage located in our basement but only buy non perishable items and get the same things we use often). Instead of our kiddos having 8 options for breakfast, they now have 2 options. It's made mealtime so much easier in the morning and our grocery bill has decreased weekly as well. Such a great idea. Love your videos!!

[stevesloan]

I love the 1-page sheet! I find for us that the dry-erase can get accidentally swiped off by one of the Littles; wet-erase markers on the whiteboard are a good switch. Recently I've begun snapping pics of the fridge, freezer & pantry for reference before a shopping trip, or before putting together a delivery order.

[angelajoshsmith]

Maybe others have said this already, but I've noticed that the idea of variety in meals in so much more important to adults than to children. Children usually prefer predictability, because it's comforting. So, a meal rotation might feel like it's going to be disappointing, it's often a happier situation. Added benefit! :)

[marykuemmerle]

Is that weird that I almost wanted to cry watching this because it makes so much sense? I have a lot of anxiety over grocery shopping and cooking and I feel like this could actually work for me!! Thank you!

[ChaosTheBard]

I just discovered you and this has been so helpful to me as a mom with ADHD. It's great to have something like this that I can use to make things easier on myself.