![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The idea is simple, but the impact is huge. In other words, a kid-friendly weekly meal planner template that could be filled in and structured for both the parent and child’s benefit. ![]() She suggested the concept of creating a school menu, but for the home. Then my sister-in-law (the master chef who helped me create amazing recipe posts in the past… see here, here, and here) came up with a brilliant idea as she too would be home working while leading her oldest child through virtual school and simultaneously caring for her toddler. I also knew that when I could take back control, I needed to! Simple Idea/Big Impact I knew that wearing multiple hats on one head would prove to be rather difficult. Trying with all my might to to see the glass half full (after all, 2020 is blessing me with another year of having my babies at home (their childhoods really go WAY too fast)), I also new that things weren’t always going to be rainbows and puppies. For the first time, this mama will be assisting my kindergartner with a 5-day week virtual learning program, while simultaneously homeschooling my preschooler, and still trying to work from home (however, instead of uninterrupted, will full interruptions). Instead, we are experiencing a first we never thought we’d experience. And the first time this work from home mama would have uninterrupted work stretches since entering motherhood. The first time my youngest daughter would attend 3 half-days a week school (specially preschool). The first time my oldest daughter would attend all-day school (specifically kindergarten). My kid-friendly weekly meal planner template (available as a free printable) is exactly what you need!Ģ020 was supposed to a spark a year of first. With that said, why not cut even a fraction of that unpredictability by taking control over even one aspect of your new routine- meal planning. Whether they are partaking in full-time in person, hybrid, virtual, or you have opted to homeschool… the fact of the matter remains… uncertainty and unpredictably can lead to anxiety and increased stress. You made it to the end of the post! Here’s your reward! To download your free meal planning printables, click on the image or the text below it.ĭownload the full-size meal planner here.ĭownload the half-size meal planner here.One thing is for certain, 2020 is likely NOT the way you imagined your children to return to school. Trust me, doing this is a ‘recipe’ for failure! When you’re first starting out, don’t even bother trying to plan out three meals per day (every day) plus snacks. Eat the same few things for breakfast, lunch, and snacks Here are my top tips for simple meal planning for beginners. Avoid mealtime meltdowns (the kids or yours)Īs with everything else in life, I recommend keeping your meal planning as simple as humanly possible.Simple Meal Planning for Beginners (+ Free Printable)įirst of all, why should you even bother with meal planning? I’m so glad you asked! Planning your meals will help you: I’ll also give you a free printable to help you get started! In fact, when it comes to meal planning, I say the simpler, the better! Who has time to devote hours each week to plan out each and every meal? Not me! Here are some of my favorite tips for simple meal planning for beginners. Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated, either. We can all benefit from planning out our meals, whether you’re single and trying to cut back on eating out, or a mama with mouths to feed. Think meal planning is only for large families who cook everything from scratch? Think again. ![]()
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