Want to make your life easier? Tired of not knowing what to make for dinner after a long day at work? It’s not always easy to start new habits, but once you have made the change and stay consistent it seems like the easiest thing in the world and you can’t imagine the time prior to your new habits. One new habit I highly encourage is to start meal planning. Meal planning can take a lot of pressure off your shoulders and reduce a lot of stress in your household.
Tip # 1 – When creating your meal plan, have your schedule handy so you can plan to reheat leftovers on nights when you know you’ll be too busy to cook. Account for the evenings when you won’t need to provide dinner (attending events, parties, etc.). Consider how many diners you’ll have. Is your spouse going to be out of town? Are you inviting friends over for dinner? Will one of your kids be eating at a friend’s house?
Tip #2 – Designate a day to cook a few meals to get you through the beginning of the week. Many people choose Sunday to do their bulk cooking, or possibly a Monday if your schedule allows. Ideally, during the week you’ll be reheating leftovers, cooking simple meals or adding side dishes to reinvented leftovers.
Tip #3 – Once your meal plan is complete, post it on your refrigerator as accountability insurance. Having a plan creates a sense of responsibility for everyone and also gives you and your family something to look forward to.
Need help – check out this amazing online meal planning tool called Plan to Eat. Also, check out my Meal Plan with Sheryl eGuide HERE.
