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How to simplify weekly meal planning + free printable templates

Meal planning is a life-saver, but sometimes it can feel like an overwhelming chore. Here’s how I keep things simple and delicious!

Meal planning is a life-saver, but sometimes it can feel like an overwhelming chore. Here's how I keep things simple and delicious!

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I have been a firm believer in meal planning for years. It makes my life SO much easier. However, lately I’ve been simplifying my method even more to make mealtime doable during these crazy times we’re in.

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Simple Meal Planning for Busy Moms

Save yourself time and money by using this simple (free) printable meal planning calendar to keep yourself organized at dinnertime. Plus, get over 30 ideas for family-friendly recipes to use in your planning!

Save yourself time and money by using this simple (free) printable menu planner to keep yourself organized at dinnertime. Plus, get over 30 ideas for family-friendly recipes to use in your planning!

In my house growing up, when I asked the question, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” there was a good chance the answer would be one of two things…

  1. I.D.K. (interpret: “I don’t know”)
  2. Chicken something

We joked about this, and to be fair, my mom somehow always managed to pull together a tasty meal, even when she had no idea what that meal was going to be as of 4:30 in the afternoon. Now that I’m the mom in the house who is supposed to answer that dreaded question, I’ve found that the key for me is to not have to decide in the moment.

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