The Slay At Home Podcast | Simple Homemaking Habits For Cleaning, Decluttering, Routines, Habits for Busy Moms

148. No Meal Plan? No Problem: Stress-Free Grocery Hauls for Busy Moms


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Does the idea of meal planning make your eye twitch? You're not alone, sweet friend.

In today’s episode of The Slay At Home Podcast, we’re breaking down how to feed your family without spreadsheets, themed dinner nights, or a rigid plan. If you’ve ever hit that 4:57 PM panic of “What are we eating tonight?”—this one’s for you.

This episode is your permission slip to let go of perfection and lean into simple, nourishing, flexible food habits that actually fit your real life.

We’re talking:

🍽 Busting the myth of the “perfect” meal plan
🛒 Smart staples to keep on hand for no-plan dinners
🥦 The “ingredient, not recipe” mindset that changes everything
🌯 5 flexible meals from one grocery haul
🧺 How a little prep (or none!) still gets the job done
🙏 Encouragement for feeding your people with love—not pressure

You don’t need to meal prep like a YouTuber to be a good mom. You don’t have to make everything from scratch. God sees your faithfulness—even when dinner is tortillas and cheese (again).

So grab your coffee, your earbuds, and maybe a cart at Aldi—and let’s simplify what dinner looks like in your home.

Mentioned in This Episode:

📋 No-Plan Grocery List
💡 5 Meals from 7 Ingredients
🧠 The “Ingredients over Recipes” Mindset
❤️ Final Encouragement with a Biblical Perspective

Listener Homework:

🎧 Got a favorite no-plan meal? DM it to me or share it in our Calm & Clutter-Free Moms Facebook group!
📸 Snap a photo of your grocery haul using this method and tag @slayathomemother on IG!

Scripture Reflection:

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” – Proverbs 31:25
Even if the day includes frozen waffles.

 

***Dive Deeper:***

1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together

2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)

3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

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The Slay At Home Podcast | Simple Homemaking Habits For Cleaning, Decluttering, Routines, Habits for Busy MomsBy Corinne Burghardt: SlayAtHomeMother, Gentle Systems Coach for Habits, Routines, & Decluttering

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