🎙️ Episode 65 – The 21 Meal Playbook with Caroline Dilbeck

In this episode, host Hannah Morgan talks with Caroline Dilbeck, systems strategist and family organization expert, about her signature 21 Meal Playbook — a simple, sustainable way to eliminate decision fatigue and make mealtime stress-free.

Caroline explains how identifying just 21 core dinner recipes (and rotating them seasonally) can simplify planning, reduce mental load, and transform the nightly “what’s for dinner?” chaos into a streamlined system anyone in the family can manage.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• You only need 21 go-to meals to build an efficient dinner rotation.
• Brain-dump first — write down what you already cook regularly.
• Organize your recipes in a way you’ll actually use — digital or paper both work.
• Making the invisible load visible allows others to share the responsibility.
• Start small — five minutes of planning can save hours of stress.

💬 Quotes from Caroline Dilbeck

• “You don’t need 1,000 Pinterest recipes — you just need 21 that work for your family.”

• “When you make the invisible visible, you can finally share the mental load.”

• “The ‘what’s for dinner’ question is a daily pain point — but it doesn’t have to be.”

• “Systems aren’t about perfection; they’re about peace.”

📚 Resources Mentioned

• HomeTeam Playbooks — A library of customizable playbooks that turn everyday family systems into simple, repeatable processes so your household runs more smoothly with less mental load.

• Heron House Management — Virtual house management for busy families.

📝 Full transcript available on our website:
www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-65

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