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Episode 141 Weekly Meal Plan and The Simple Strategy That’ll Will Cut Meal Planning in Half

Hey, hey!
 
Welcome back, beautiful mamas, to your go-to podcast for getting quick, healthy, and delicious meals on the table without the fuss. It’s your Sunday fix of the weekly meal plan plus a golden nugget of wisdom: a simple strategy that’ll slash your meal planning time in half!
 
This Week’s Meal Plan:
Monday: Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Bowls – Dive into these easy, customizable bowls! Recipe Link
Tuesday: Sheet Pan Sausage, Peppers & Roasted Potatoes – A no-fuss, delicious meal. Recipe Link
Wednesday: Slow Cooker Italian Beef with Hoagie Rolls – Let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting for these mouth-watering sandwiches.
Thursday: Stovetop Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus Pasta – Quick, flavorful, and packed with protein.
Friday: Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Potato Fries – A healthier take on a kid-favorite.
Saturday: One-Pan Baked Feta Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes & Spinach – A creamy, dreamy dinner all in one pan.
Sunday: Soupy Sunday with Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup – The perfect end to your week with a comforting bowl.
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Featured Strategy: Themed Dinner Nights Struggling to think of what to cook? Simplify your meal planning with Themed Dinner Nights:
Assign a theme to each day of the week (e.g., Instant Pot Night, Sheet Pan Night).
Choose recipes that fit the theme.
Enjoy the ease and variety without the decision fatigue!
Why It Works:
Eliminates decision fatigue.
Halves meal planning time.
Simplifies grocery shopping.
Keeps meals varied and exciting!
Wrap-Up: This week, tackle your dinners with ease using our diverse cooking methods and the Themed Dinner Nights strategy. Remember, for the full meal plan, including all recipe links, join as a Meal Planning Insider directly in your inbox!
 
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Have a blessed and beautiful week,
 
xx Blaga

Episode 140 Toxins In Your Food- What’s Worth Changing and What’s Not? Part 3 of Clean Living Series

Hey, hey!
 
🚨 Are hidden toxins in your food messing with your hormones, energy, and stress?
 
If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually worth changing when it comes to clean eating, this episode is for you!
 
Let’s be real—going “all organic” or making everything from scratch just isn’t realistic for most busy moms. But the good news? You don’t have to overhaul your entire diet to make a big difference.
 
In today’s episode, we’re cutting through the confusion and breaking down:
✔ The 3 biggest food toxins to avoid (so you don’t stress over every ingredient!)
✔ Simple, budget-friendly swaps to reduce your exposure
✔ How to eat cleaner—without the overwhelm or food guilt
 
🎧 Listen now: 
 
✨ Want to Make Easy, Toxin-Free Food Swaps?
 
If you’re looking for cleaner pantry staples, toxin-free household items, and budget-friendly swaps, I’d love to share my favorite go-to store!
 
I’ve been using their household and personal care products, and they make clean, budget-friendly pantry staples that I trust for my family.
 
✅ Better ingredient swaps without the stress
✅ Budget-friendly (because eating clean shouldn’t cost a fortune!)
✅ All-in-one place so you don’t have to hunt for better brands
 
👉 Want to check out some of my favorite swaps? Just send me a message here! No pressure—just an invite if you’re curious!
 
🔜 What’s Coming Next?
 
Next week, we’re talking about TOXINS IN PERSONAL CARE—What You Put on Your Body Matters!
 
If you’ve ever wondered:
 
Does deodorant really mess with hormones?
 
What’s hiding in my shampoo & lotion?
 
How do I switch to clean beauty without wasting money?
Then you do not want to miss the next episode.
 
💛 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!
 
🎧 Listen now:
 
Have a blessed and beautiful week!
 
xx Blaga
 
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Episode139 Weekly Meal Plan & The ”No-Stress Grocery List Strategy That’ll Save You Time & Money

Hey, hey, beautiful mamas! This week, I’ve got your weekly meal plan with 7 easy, family-friendly dinners—plus, a game-changing grocery list strategy that’ll save you time, money, and those dreaded mid-week store runs.
 
If you’ve ever wandered the aisles, impulse-bought random things (looking at you, frozen mangoes), or forgotten key ingredients, this episode is for you! Tune in for simple, stress-free grocery shopping tips and a meal plan that keeps dinner effortless.
 
🎧 Listen now and take the stress out of mealtime!
 
🍽️ This Week’s Meal Plan
 
✅ Monday: One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken & Spinach – A quick and cozy dinner with garlic, sundried tomatoes, and spinach.
👉 Get the recipe here
 
✅ Tuesday: Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp & Veggies – A 20-minute, no-mess meal bursting with flavor.
👉 Get the recipe here
 
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Until next time, have a beautiful week, and I’ll see you in the next episode!
 
xx Blaga

Episode 138 Ditch & Switch- Simple, Budget-Friendly Swaps for a Toxin Free Home (Part 2 of Toxin-Free Series)

Hey, hey beautiful Mama,
 
🚨 Want to reduce toxins in your home—without spending a fortune?
 
Good news! Going toxin-free doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or overwhelming.
 
In this episode, we’re talking about simple, budget-friendly swaps that make a big difference in your home and health—without requiring you to throw everything away and start from scratch.
 
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ The best first swaps to make (so you don’t get overwhelmed)
✔ How to ditch toxins without breaking the bank
✔ My favorite toxin-free swaps for cleaning, laundry & personal care
 
🎧 Listen now
 
✨ Want to Start Making Easy, Toxin-Free Swaps?
 
If you’re looking for affordable, high-quality toxin-free products, I’d love to share my favorite go-to store—Melaleuca!
 
I’ve been using their cleaning, laundry, and personal care products for my family, and it’s been a game-changer.
 
✅ Effective (because “green” products that don’t work are just frustrating!)
✅ Budget-friendly (so you don’t have to spend a fortune to ditch toxins)
✅ Simple swaps all in one place
 
👉 If you're even a little curious about easy clean swaps, let's chat! No pressure, just an invite to check out what I use and love. Send me a message, and I'll fill you in!
 
🔜 What’s Coming Next Wednesday?
 
Next week, we’re talking about TOXINS IN YOUR FOOD—What’s Worth Changing & What’s Not!
 
If you’ve ever wondered:
 
Do I really need to buy organic?
 
What food additives should I actually avoid?
 
Is it even possible to eat “clean” without losing my mind?
 
Then you do not want to miss the next episode.
 
And don't forget a new weekly meal plan drops on Sunday!
 
💛 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!
 
🎧 Listen now
 
xx Blaga
 
Want to connect:
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Check out my free resources and other links here.

Episode 137 Weekly Meal Plan & The 10-Minute Freezer Prep Hack That’ll Save Your Sanity

Hey, beautiful mama! This week’s episode is all about making dinnertime easy with a brand-new weekly meal plan and a 10-minute freezer prep hack that will make your busiest nights feel effortless.
 
✔ A fresh meal plan with 7 quick, healthy, and family-friendly dinners
✔ The easiest 10-minute freezer meal prep trick to have heat-and-eat meals ready to go
✔ Recipe links for Monday & Tuesday’s meals are waiting for you below! Want the full meal plan with ALL the recipe links? Become a Meal Planning Insider and get it sent straight to your inbox!
 
🔗 Grab Monday & Tuesday’s recipes here:
👉 Air Fryer Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs & Roasted Sweet Potatoes
👉 One-Pot Beef & Orzo Skillet
 
💌 Want the full meal plan every week? Become a Meal Planning Insider and get all the recipe links delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up here.
 
📆 Need more than just meal planning help? If you’re looking for support in reducing stress, finding balance, and living a more joyful, holistic life, tune in to our Wednesday episodes, where we dive into all that goodness beyond the kitchen!
 
🎧 Loved this episode? Make sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more busy moms can meal plan with ease!
 
📲 Let’s connect!
Instagram: @blaga.goertzen
 
Until next time, have a beautiful, blessed week! 💕
 
xx Blaga

Episode 136 The Hidden Toxins in Your Home- What’s Really Lurking in Your Everyday Products? Part 1 of Toxin-Free Living Series

Hey, hey!
 
Did yo know that hidden toxins in your home could be messing with your hormones, energy, and stress levels?
 
In today’s episode, we’re kicking off the Toxin-Free Living Made Simple series by uncovering what’s really lurking in your cleaning products, personal care, and even your kitchen—and how small, simple swaps can make a huge difference in your well-being.
 
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ The most common toxins hiding in your home (and why they matter)
✔ How these chemicals can disrupt your hormones & increase stress
✔ A simple, stress-free first step to reducing toxins—without overhauling your life
 
 
✨ Want to Start Making Easy, Toxin-Free Swaps?
 
I’ve personally been loving The Shop Club for safe, effective, and toxin-free alternatives that actually work—without the hefty price tag of most “clean” brands.
 
If you’re curious and want to check out some of my favorite toxin-free swaps, I’d love to share more!
 
👉 Just send me a message  @blagagoertzen.  No pressure—just an invite if you’re curious!
 
🔜 What’s Coming Next?
 
Next week, we’re talking about DITCH & SWITCH—Simple, Budget-Friendly Swaps for a Toxin-Free Home!
 
If you’ve ever felt like toxin-free living is too expensive or too complicated, you do NOT want to miss this one.
 
💛 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!
 
xx  Blaga
 
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Episode 135 Weekly Meal Plan and 5 Minute Breakfast Prep Hack to Save Your Sanity

Hey, busy mama! This week’s episode is packed with goodness to make your life easier in the kitchen.
 
✔ A brand-new weekly meal plan with 7 quick, healthy, and delicious meals using different cooking methods to keep things interesting and kid-approved!
✔ The ultimate 5-minute breakfast meal prep hack that will save your mornings (and keep you from scavenging your kids’ leftovers for breakfast).
✔ Recipe links for Monday & Tuesday’s meals are waiting for you below! Want the full meal plan with ALL the recipe links? Become a Meal Planning Insider and get it delivered straight to your inbox every single week!
 
🔗 Grab Monday & Tuesday’s recipes here:
👉 Sheet Pan Garlic Chicken and Vegetables
👉 Instant Pot Turkey Taco Bowls
 
💌 Want the full meal plan every week? Become a Meal Planning Insider and get all the recipe links delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up here.
 
📆 Need more than just meal planning help? If you’re looking for support in reducing stress, finding balance, and living a more joyful, holistic life, tune in to our Wednesday episodes, where we dive into all that goodness beyond the kitchen!
 
🎧 Loved this episode? Make sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more busy moms can meal plan with ease!
 
📲 Let’s connect!
Instagram: @blaga.goertzen
 
Until next time, have a beautiful, blessed week! 💕
xx Blaga

Episode 134- #5 of Holistic Series The Bigger Picture Meal Planning as Part of Holistic Living

Hey, hey!
 
Meal planning isn’t just about food—it’s about creating balance, reducing stress, and making your life easier. In this final episode of the From Meal Planning Pro to Holistic Harmony series, we’re bringing everything together and showing you how meal planning fits into a holistic, calm, and intentional life.
 
✨ In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why meal planning is a powerful form of self-care
✅ How aligning your meals with your mind, body & spirit reduces stress
✅ Simple rhythms and routines that bring balance to your days
✅ How to make meal planning feel supportive, not stressful
✅ Your next step to create a meal planning system that works for you
 
📌 Resources & Freebies:
 
Grab the ‘Balanced Meal Planning Guide’ – A simple framework to make meal planning easier & more aligned with your life. [Insert link]
 
💡 Next Episode Teaser: We’re kicking off a brand-new chapter next week! Stay tuned! Don't forget your weekly meal plan that drops on Sunday!
 
🎧 Tune in now & let’s create a calmer, more balanced life together!
 
xx Blaga

Episode 133 Weekly Meal Plan and Making Your Produce Last Longer go Save Money & Waste

As food costs continue to rise, making the most of your groceries, especially produce, is more important than ever. This week on Meal Planning for Busy Moms, we not only bring you a variety of quick, healthy, and delicious meals but also share essential tips on how to extend the life of your fruits and vegetables.
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Innovative storage solutions to prevent spoilage
✔️ Tips on buying in bulk and storing properly
✔️ Creative ways to use produce before it goes bad
✔️ This week’s meal plan features mixed proteins and diverse cooking methods to keep mealtime exciting and economical
🎧 Tune in now to grab this week’s recipes and discover practical hacks to keep your produce fresh longer!
 
Sneak Peak of this Week’s Meal Plan:
Monday – Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cider Glaze and Steamed Green Beans Savor the tenderness of pork loin cooked slowly in a flavorful apple cider glaze. Perfectly paired with steamed green beans for a healthy, hearty start to your week. [Get the recipe here](Link to Monday’s recipe)
 
Tuesday – Instant Pot Chickpea and Spinach Curry over Basmati Rice Dive into the convenience and flavor of this nutrient-packed curry, ready in minutes thanks to your Instant Pot. It's a vegetarian delight that promises satisfaction without the fuss. [Get the recipe here](Link to Tuesday’s recipe)
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Thank You for Tuning In! 
Cheers,
xx Blaga

Episode 131 Weekly Meal Plan and The Importance of Protein to Keep You Full Longer!

If you’ve ever felt constantly hungry, low on energy, or stuck in an endless cycle of snacking, protein might be the missing piece in your meals! This week on Meal Planning for Busy Moms, we’re diving into the power of high-potein meals—why they matter, how they keep you fuller longer, and simple ways to sneak more protein into your daily routine.
 
Plus, I’m bringing you a brand-new weekly meal plan packed with quick, delicious, and protein-rich recipes to help you fuel your body, stay energized, and keep your family happy at mealtime!
 
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why protein is essential for feeling full and keeping your energy levels stable✔️ Easy ways to add more protein to your meals without overhauling your diet✔️ A 7-day meal plan featuring protein-packed recipes like Greek Chicken Pita Wraps, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, and Slow Cooker Beef & Lentil Stew✔️ A sneak peek at Wednesday’s episode, where we’ll explore meal planning as part of holistic living
 
If you’re ready to simplify mealtime while making sure you and your family stay full, satisfied, and energized, this episode is for you!
 
🎧 Tune in now, grab this week’s recipes, and start fueling your body with delicious, high-protein meals!
 
📌 Here's a sneak peak of the recipes:
🥩 Monday – Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Veggies & Quinoa
🍳 Tuesday – Turkey & Spinach Stuffed Peppers with a Side Salad
 
📩 Want the full meal plan with links to all the recipes? Join my insider list here and get it delivered straight to your inbox! 
 
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! See you back here for Wednesday's Episode! ‘The Bigger Picture: Meal Planning as Part of Holistic Living’ → How meal planning can create more balance & ease in your life. for even more stress-free meal planning strategies.
 
Have a blessed and beautiful week,
xx Blaga