Posts filed under: Meal Planning

5 batch cooking mistakes I made (and how to avoid them)

No one wants to make batch cooking mistakes. After all, the point is to save time and money, so anything that makes the process take longer or cost more is...

How to save BIG & spend less on groceries each month

If you’ve been looking to spend less on groceries, you’re not alone. Food prices have been on the rise, and it doesn’t look like they will come down any time...

Meal prep hacks for people with no time

One thing I hear all the time when I sing the praises of meal prep to other mums is “I have no time to cook.”  I feel you. I really...

The 10 minute method to reduce food waste at home

Food waste is a serious problem, with the UN Environment Programme reporting that nearly half of all fruits and vegetables and one third of all food produced globally every year...

5 ways to save time and money using my ‘plan-shop-cook system’

When mums ask me for my best tips to save time and money, my ‘plan-shop-cook system’ is always at the top of the list. It’s simple – although it can...

How to cut your cooking time in half by making freezer meals

Did you know that making freezer meals can cut your cooking time in half? Lots of people think cooking meals ahead of time and freezing them is time-consuming, but it’s...

The ultimate family meal planning guide for moms of toddlers

Family meal planning might have a bit of an intimidating sound to it, especially if you’re the type who instinctively runs away any time you hear the word “planning”. But...

7 Day Meal Plan Schedule (Downloadable PDF Guide)

Get your hands on my downloadable PDF – my FREE Stress-Free 7 Day Family Meal Plan! Simply follow it for no-stress week! This meal plan also includes quick & easy...

3 DIAF success stories to kickstart your meal planning ideas

If you’re stuck in a rut and need meal planning ideas, or just that extra push to make an effort and start to meal prep or batch cook, and get...

How to create a fail-proof grocery shopping list on a budget

Making a grocery shopping list on a budget can be challenging, but when you’ve done it as many times as I have, you’ll find lots of tricks that make this...