Everybody's Gotta Eat | Simplify Meal Planning

We all have those nights where we need to run into the store, get home, and get dinner on the table, fast- like, lightning speed.I have some great ideas in this episode that will help you with those impossibly quick dinners. They are tasty, different, and simple- with one common ingredient. My big sister, Jaime, shares a really great memory that we can all relate to. Her thoughts just may make you rethink how you do those big holiday dinners.I recently discovered a fun podcast, called Candy i...

In this episode, I want to remind you that how you feed your family evolves and changes based on so many factors in your life. It's so important to make sure you figure out if the way you currently do things is not helpful anymore, and then making those small changes to take away some stress, overwhelm, or guilt. I'm so happy to hear from Courtney Ringel, who is a fellow military spouse. She has an important mission to help military spouses find remote work as virtual assistants. Her content ...

In this episode, I share how a simple shift in how you think and talk can make feeding your family feel more doable. Being gentle with yourself makes a huge impact on the progress you make in any area of your life. That's why I dive deeper into some ways to change how you think and talk about meal planning and cooking so food doesn't always feel like such a big deal.I reveal the meals for this week's menu. And I also share one of my favorite meals, but in SIMPLE form. I share a core food memo...

As moms, we're always trying to find ways to save time. That's why in this episode I share some practical ways to truly save time in the kitchen. Spoiler alert- it has nothing to do with prepping everything one day of the week. The tips I share will give you the motivation and encouragement to actually get dinner on the table each night.But as always- there's no shame in my game. It does nobody any good to feel shame or guilt around dinner. So give yourself grace if you had every intention to...

In this episode, I share what meal planning is, and it might not be what you think.There are many forms of meal planning, and it's not a one size fits all. So I encourage you to think about what could work for you, and why YOU want to meal plan in the first place. This will help you stick with it and grow in your journey of feeding your family.If you'd like the recipe I shared this week, you can subscribe here to get it directly to your inbox.I also share my weekly menu that you can copy dire...

In today's episode, I share the actual act of meal planning. I give you tips and advice for getting started, making a change that's sustainable for you and your family, and encouragement to create a routine that helps you, not overwhelms you!A big thank you to author Kara Wood, for sponsoring this episode. Kara's new book, The Power of the Streak, teaches YOU how to be consistent with exercising as a busy mom. All while being exciting and fun! I'm so happy to also let you know that a percenta...

This episode is jam-packed with valuable information and insight when it comes to how frustrating and overwhelming it can be to get your kids to eat. All of the tips and advice are easy to implement right away at your own dinner table. Because that's what it's all about at Everybody's Gotta Eat- SIMPLE.You will hear from an occupational therapist, Dr. Samantha Goldman, who gives 3 simple tips for dinner time with kids. She also has her own podcast called Food Explorers with weekly episodes th...

When your child doesn't want to eat, it can leave you feeling frustrated and defeated. Listen to Episode 4 to hear what you can do about it without giving up altogether. You can also tune in to hear the menu list for week four. I break down the recipe for my chili, that's inspired by the same chili I group up eating. You can make this amazing chili and cornbread biscuits recipe just in time for the big game on Sunday.My sweet friend, Kelly, shares her personal story about the experience of fe...

Listen in on my thoughts about why meal planning for moms is stressful and overwhelming. And my advice for what to do about it.I share my week 3 meals, and a recipe that I'm super excited for you to add to your dinner rotation- it is super simple and also super adaptable to your family's tastes.This episode also has a sweet story that will for sure bring back memories of your own.You can find the recipe from this episode by sharing your email, and it will be delivered straight to your inbox.I...

In this episode, I'm sharing my life-changing strategy for meal planning. Trust me, this will save you even when you have no energy left to figure out dinners.You can find my super special offer here, and remember it's only for the first 5 that sign up! 👏I lay out my meals for the week, and tell you the recipe for an amazing pasta meal. It's simple, full of flavor, and a twist on a very popular dish. And of course I gotta bring the tips!The recipe for the unstuffed shells can be found h...