This is part two of a five part series ALL about meal planning!  Today we’ll be talking about choosing your shopping and planning day(s).  If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!

• Your Season (00:40)
• Your Day-to-Day (05:20)
• Choosing Your Planning and Shopping Days (07:30)
• Recap (13:40)
• Invitation (14:15)

If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!

Head over to www.thedeliberateday.org for detailed podcast notes!

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• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
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This is part 1 of a five part series ALL about meal planning!  Today we’ll be talking about the different options for how often you can meal plan and shop.  We discuss weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meal planning, and address the pros and cons of each one.  If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “quiz” and we’ll send you a link to a cute little quiz that we’ve come up with that can help you choose your meal planning frequency! 

• Weekly Planning (01:50)
• Bi-Weekly Planning (03:30)
• Monthly Planning (05:30)
• How to Choose Your Planning Frequency (10:25)
• Recap (13:20)
• Invitation (13:40)

If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “quiz” and we’ll send you a link to a cute little quiz that we’ve come up with that can help you choose your meal planning frequency! Weekly Planning (01:50)

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You’re going to fail!  Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the fourth of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail when your best made plans are derailed AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• What is mindset and why does it matter? (01:25)
• Your self-talk (03:00)
• Your meal planning mindset (06:00)
• Recap (08:45)
• Invitation (09:25)

If you’re new to meal planning altogether, and if you’re a person who likes to have all the information right in front of you, with a beautiful workbook and resources that you can use again and again, we’d like to invite you to visit our website www.thedeliberateday.org where you’ll find out meal planning masterclass!

Additional Resources (on Growth Mindset)
Grit (by Angela Duckworth)
Mindset (by Carol Dweck)
Biglifejournal.com (for kids)

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You’re going to fail!  Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the four of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail derails your best made plans AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When you’re derailed in the day-to-day (02:00)
• When an appointment or activity goes long (or pops up) (04:45)
• When there are surprise visitors or guests (06:15)
• When you’re living in crisis (07:50)
• When you’re moving or traveling (09:50)
• When you’re experiencing a medical crisis (planned or unplanned) (12:20)
• Recap (18:00)
• Invitation (19:00)

If you’re new to meal planning altogether, and if you’re a person who likes to have all the information right in front of you with a beautiful workbook and resources you can use again and again, we’d like you to check out the Mess to Meal Plan Masterclass at www.thedeliberateday.org !

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You’re going to fail!  Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the third of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while making the meals AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When ingredients go bad before you can use them (01:45)
• When you forget to defrost the meat (05:45)
• When ingredients aren’t available at the store (08:00)
• When you lack the expertise or know-how to make a recipe (08:45)
• When you’ve made the meal too. . . (salty, acidic, spicy, sweet. . .) (10:00)
• When you (or one of your kids) burn dinner (13:29)
• When you (or your meal mastery apprentice) makes a recipe that doesn’t taste good (14:45)
• When you just didn’t make tonight’s meal (17:08)
• Recap (18:10)
• Invitation (19:10)

If you’re still feeling intimidated or just need a little boost to start,  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You are going to fail!  It’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the second of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while shopping AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When you didn’t get to the store (01:40)
• When you didn’t make a good list (03:25)
• When you didn’t find what you need at the store (05:05)
• When you’ve gone over-budget (06:10)
• Recap (07:50)
• Invitation (08:20)

If you’re still feeling intimidated or just need a little boost to start,  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

You are going to fail!  It’s a necessary part of learning.  In today’s episode, the first of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while planning AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Word on Failure (00:40)
• When you didn’t consider your schedule (03:39)
• When you planned too many elaborate meals (07:53)
• When you lack inspiration (12:33)
• When you’re overwhelmed by your family’s allergies (or preferences) (14:30)
• Recap (18:50)
• Invitation (19:15)

Have you filled out your meal plan this week?  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Food IS love!  In today’s episode we talk about how we can use a “Family Favorites'“ list, building community by sharing meals with friends, and the beauty of religious feasts and fasts.  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “meals” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit! 

• A Family Favorites List (00:40)
• Meal Sharing With Friends (03:39)
• Religious Feasting & Fasting (09:50)
• Recap (13:56)
• Invitation (15:00)

Text your people this week and choose a date to meet up and share a meal!  It can be at someone’s house, or even a park, just DO it!  Just send the text!

Have you filled out your meal plan this week?  DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “meals” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit!

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

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Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

If you have a food allergy, life isn’t over!  In fact, you can still enjoy delicious foods!  In this episode we go through our favorite subs (and a few to stay away from).  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and join our upcoming Pantry Challenge by DM’ing her the word “challenge”!

• Food Allergies (00:40)
• Life is Better with Sauce (04:05)
• Consult a Friend (07:53)
• Our Favorite Substitutions (10:23)
• Dairy Substitutions (12:32)
• Egg Substitutions (22:20)
• Creamer Substitutions (26:26)
• Gluten Substitutions (28:06)
• Recap (32:09)
• Invitation (32:43)

Do you have a favorite substitution?  Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo, or send us a DM with YOUR favorite!  

Are YOU up for a challenge!?  Send a DM to Brittany @thedeliberateday with the word “challenge” and she’ll send you a link to join!  

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.

Would you consider your kitchen “Well stocked”?  Have you put thought into your kitchen tools, making sure they work for you and your family?  Today, Brittany & I talk about our 5 must-have kitchen essentials, and WHY we love them!  When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and tag her in a photo of YOUR favorite kitchen necessity!  

• Kitchen Necessities (00:40)
• Kitchen Essential Priorities (01:46)
• Brittany’s Kitchen Essentials (03:45)
• Tiffany’s Kitchen Essentials (12:40)
• One Final Essential & Tips for Purchasing (19:29)
• Recap (20:49)
• Invitation (21:01)

Do you have a kitchen essential we didn’t mention?  Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo of YOUR favorite kitchen necessity!  

If you don’t have your meal planning template yet, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created (Image featured below)!  

Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet!  

Find the complete podcast notes on our website.

To find The Deliberate Day on Instagram, click here.

Looking for items shared in our podcasts?!

• Learn More About Life Skills Now Season 4
• You need the 4 Steps to Mastery, get it here!
• Get the Editable Homeschool Clipboard Template here!
• Here's our Homeschool Plan Like A Mother Guide!
• For the 12 Week Planner, click here!
• Get your FREE Meal Planning Kit here.
• For the Favorites List, go here.