That Grocery Mom | Meal Planning, Meal Prep, Easy Family Dinners, Grocery List, Waste Food

Are you tired of eating the same meals over and over?
Does it feel like you’re making the same three dinners on repeat?
Do you ever wish someone would just tell you what to cook?
In this episode I’m sharing what I fed my family in October, and it’s full of delicious, easy meals that I hope will give you some meal planning inspiration. 
By the end of this episode you will:
Have a list of easy family dinners to add to your next monthly meal plan
Learn some new quick dinner ideas that are perfect for busy weeknights and chilly fall evenings
Know that the meals you choose don’t have to be complicated to be delicious
Listen in for family dinner ideas and easy meals in the crockpot that will help you break out of your dinner rut this fall!
Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider
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Are you curious about monthly meal planning and grocery shopping, but have some concerns stopping you from taking the leap and making that change?
Does the idea of spending less time thinking about food sound amazing to you, but you don’t know how it could possibly work for you?
In this episode I’m talking about three myths that keep busy moms from taking that leap and changing up their grocery routine. If you’ve believed some myths about meal planning for the month listen while I bust the top three myths I hear from busy moms like you!
By the end of this episode you will: 
Know the truth behind the biggest worries busy moms have about meal planning for the month
Feel more confident heading into your first big monthly grocery shopping trip
Know that switching from weekly to monthly meal planning doesn't have to be perfect to work for your family
Listen in to learn why meal planning and grocery shopping monthly may be more doable than you think, so you can plan ahead and spend less time thinking about food!
Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider
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Have you ever wondered what you could make from scratch to help you save money on groceries and make healthier foods for your family?
Does it feel like your grocery budget doesn’t stretch as far as it used to?
Do you want to cook more from scratch, but worry it will take up all your time?
With grocery prices going up, there are so many things we can make from scratch to feed our families.
In this episode I’m sharing tips on how to incorporate cooking more foods from scratch into your meal plan to help you save on your grocery budget.
By the end of this episode you will:
Have a list of foods you can start making from scratch
Know how to start adding more scratch cooking into your meal plan
Be able to stretch your grocery budget while feeding your family healthy foods
Listen in to learn simple ways to save money at the grocery store by cooking from scratch!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider

Are you so over weekly grocery shopping?
Does your weekly meal planning and grocery shopping routine work but you don’t actually love it?
I’ve been meal planning and grocery shopping monthly for over ten years now, and there are some big reasons I’ll never go back to doing it every week.
In this episode I’m sharing five of those reasons with you, because I love talking about the benefits of monthly meal planning!
By the end of this episode you will:
Know what I discovered when I went back to a weekly meal plan for about a month
Know which benefits of monthly meal planning could make the biggest difference for your family
Know where to start if you’re ready to make the switch to meal planning for the month
Listen in to learn why a monthly meal plan can help you save time and save money on groceries, while making your whole grocery routine simpler!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider

Do you have your dinners all planned out in your meal plan, but still feel stress when it comes to breakfast and lunch?
Does meal planning every meal three times a day, plus snacks, feel like a lot to you?
Planning breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks is a lot, and as busy moms with kids in the house, we know snacks are usually a must!
In this episode I’m diving into how I plan breakfast and lunch for my household when meal planning for the month. I share what I do now, and what I’ve done in the past. And as usual, simplicity is key.
By the end of this episode you will:
Know how to meal plan breakfast and lunch in a way that fits your family’s season of life
Spend less time each day figuring out what everyone is going to eat by planning ahead
Feel more relaxed the next time the kids ask, "What's for lunch?"
Listen in to learn how meal planning for families can go beyond dinner and bring less stress to all your family meals!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider

Does it feel like feeding your family is always on your mind?
Kind of like an open tab on a computer that is always running in the back of your mind?
Are you ready to X out of that tab and stop carrying the mental load of meals for your family around all the time?
I have been meal planning and grocery shopping monthly for over ten years now, and peace of mind is by far one of the greatest gifts that comes with meal planning for the month.
In this episode I’m sharing how you can get that same peace of mind when you switch to monthly meal planning and grocery shopping.
By the end of this episode you will:
Know how to close the “open tab” of daily meal decisions that keeps running in the background
Feel confident your family is taken care of for the whole month, not just the next few days
Know where to start if you’re ready for a monthly meal plan that brings you peace of mind
Listen in to learn how meal planning for a family and planning ahead can bring mental relief, less stress at the grocery store, and a peace that lasts all month!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider

Do your Fridays or weekend days get taken over by meal planning and grocery shopping?
Have you ever thought about what you would do with your weekends if you didn’t have to spend time figuring out meals for the week ahead and running to the grocery store?
In this episode I am showing you how you can take your Fridays and your weekend days back so you can spend them with your family doing the things that you love.
By the end of this episode you will:
Know how to break out of the weekly meal planning cycle for good
Feel less overwhelmed by the idea of meal planning for the month
Have more time to be present with your kids instead of spending it in the grocery store
Listen in to learn how meal planning for a family can take less of your time, cut down on decision fatigue, and bring more peace to your week!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider

Do you have picky eaters in your household?
Do you dread meal planning because you already know someone isn't going to eat it or like it?
Do you feel limited trying to find things that everyone will actually eat?
I have had different moms tell me recently that they are dealing with picky eaters in their households, and it is causing some stress and a little bit of burnout when it comes to family meals. If this is something you're struggling with, you are not alone.
By the end of this episode you will:
Feel less alone in the overwhelm that comes with feeding picky eaters
Walk away with a few practical approaches to make family dinners feel calmer
Have permission to simplify how you handle meal planning for your own family
Listen in to feel more confident with simple meals and your own meal plan, even with picky eaters in the house!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider

Do you ever open your fridge and find something that went bad before you even got the chance to use it?
Do you ever buy groceries with good intentions only to end up wasting food?
Do you feel unsure how to plan in a way that helps prevent that from happening?
If any of that sounds familiar, you are definitely not alone. In this episode, I am talking about how to meal plan in a way that actually helps you waste less food, and keeps more of your money out of the trash.
By the end of this episode you will:
Know a few real ways to to plan so you don't waste food you already paid for
See exactly how wasted food quietly turns into wasted money
Feel ready to build a smarter grocery list and start meal planning with less waste this month
Listen in to learn how to meal plan in a way that protects your grocery budget for good!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider

Have you been in a mealtime rut lately?
Could you use a few fresh dinner ideas to add to your meal planning rotation?
Are you tired of making the same meals over and over again?
Today I'm sharing what I fed my family in September, in hopes that it gives you some meal ideas and inspiration for your own meal plan.
By the end of this episode you will:
Have several new family dinner ideas to add to your own dinner rotation
Know a few tried and true simple meals that keep showing up in our house on repeat
Feel inspired to break out of your own meal planning rut this week
Listen in for a fresh batch of easy family dinners to try this month!
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Connect With Me:
Contact: hello@hellosarahwalsh.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-grocery-mom-meal-planning-meal-prep-easy-family/id1896874811
Next Steps:
1. Join a community of busy moms like you who are looking for meal planning tips, recipe ideas, and support at my free Facebook group: Simple Meal Planning and Groceries for Busy Moms
2. Sign up for the weekly That Grocery Mom newsletter at https://hellosarahwalsh.myflodesk.com/thatgrocerymominsider