Packing lunches every morning. Cooking dinner every night. Which is more stressful? Honestly, it’s a tie—except lunches feel like a daily pop quiz, and dinner is more like a final exam.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

Cushion meal ideas that save your sanity during the first weeks of school

How to turn rotisserie chicken into multiple easy meals

Freezer night tips that work for both store-bought and homemade

Sheet pan, breakfast-for-dinner, and salad bar ideas that require minimal effort

My simple Mix + Match Lunch Formula (protein + veggie + fruit + fun item)

How to involve kids in lunch packing without adding more chaos

You’ll also hear two things I love and use myself:

https://ufeelgreat.com/c/bergin  A chlorogenic tea and medical-grade fiber drink that’s helped me manage appetite, support gut health, and improve energy and focus ([link in show notes])

SafeWaterDrop.com – my go-to for year-long water purification in one tiny tablet

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Meal Planning Worksheets – plan dinners and lunch packing in one spot so you’re not scrambling ([link])

My Facebook group: Joyfully Prepared – come share your own meal planning wins and get support

SafeWaterDrop.com – year-long water purification in one tablet

You’ve got this, mama. Keep lunches simple, dinners doable, and give yourself the cushion you deserve this back-to-school season.