Meal Planning for Busy Moms | Dinner Ideas, Quick, Delicious, Healthy, Easy Meal Prep

Do you dread meal planning because it’s too complicated and cumbersome? Are you eating fast food and takeout multiple times a week because of your family’s busy schedule or trying to figure out dinner at 5:00 when everyone’s asking, “MOM? What’s for dinner”? Do you wish you had a step-by-step system so you could spend less time planning and meal prepping and more time enjoying quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight meals with your family? I am so excited you are here! In this podcast, I will help you create easy, healthy and yummy meals that Will satisfy even the pickiest eaters! And you’ll only spend 15 minutes a week planning, because my weekly meal plans and other tips, tricks, and strategies will take the guesswork out of the process! Hey, I’m Blaga. A Mama of 4, wife, and a meal planning strategist obsessed with creating systems to make it as easy as possible for us mamas to answer the ‘what’s for dinner?’ dilemma without chaos! For many years, I was doing it all wrong- thinking about dinner by the seat of my pants, not planning, and resorting to takeout and mad dashes to the grocery store wasting my precious time and money. I finally realized if I was going to reduce the chaos, the overwhelm and pressure around the dinner time rush and meal planning, I needed a simple, effective and easy plan I could stick to no matter what was happening in our ever changing, busy lives. So I created a system that fit our family’s busy schedule. One that slipped seamlessly into my already jam-packed life, but I could actually stick with. An easy, simple, and sustainable plan for delicious meals that nourished my family!. And I’m ready to share it with you! If you are ready to find a simple meal planning system that is built for busy moms…. So you can create meals that are quick, healthy, and delicious Hold off on ordering that pizza, and grab your notebook, pen, and maybe a coffee - because we are about to dive in!

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4 hours ago

In this episode, we'll explore 21 make-ahead meal ideas that are perfect for those who are always on the go. These meals are designed to be prepped in advance, so you can simply 'heat and eat' when it's time to dine. We’re all about making life easier, so put on your aprons, and let’s dive into these sanity-saving recipes!
 
Hope this episode inspires you!
x
x Blaga
 
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4 days ago

Hey, Hey!
 
In today’s episode we are doing a Weekly Whip Up (Meal Plan) that will make your taste buds dance. I also will be sharing how to do a little “catch up” to give yourself a breather and to set your week up for success. I dive into 3 really helpful tips to maximize time and reduce waste, plus we wrap it up with 2 delicious wrap ideas that you can use for lunches throughout the week! So, grab your favorite mug, pour yourself a drink, and let' do this! Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday- Pork Tenderloin With Apple Slaw
Tuesday- Quinoa and Black Bean Filled Peppers
Wednesday- Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Thursday- Beef and Broccoli Over Brown Rice
Friday- Baked Cod With Lemon and Herbs
Saturday- Pasta Primavera
Sunday- BBQ Chicken Pizza
 
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Hope this episode inspires you!
 
Xx Blaga
 
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Wednesday May 01, 2024

Hey, Hey!
 
I’m super excited to kick off May aka Honoring Mom Month with a special 5 part series that will empower you, inspire you, and sprinkle a little fun into your meal planning game!
 
Here at Meal Planning for busy moms, we believe that a busy mom is a super mom—and with a little planning, every mom can be a gourmet chef in her own kitchen."
 
And with me your Speedy Gourmet in your corner,  meal planning is about to get a whole lot easier—and way more fun!
 
So let’s dive into the part #1 of the 5 part series where we transform your snack options from blah to hurrah! We’ll explore 21 snack ideas that are perfect for your hectic lifestyle. Whether you’re running from soccer practice to dance recitals or just trying to survive a day of errands, we’ve got something that will keep everyone happy and healthy. 
 
Get ready to snack smarter, not harder! 😀
Hope this episode inspires you!
 
xx Blaga
 
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Wednesday May 01, 2024

Hello, marvelous moms and culinary conquerors! 🌷 Welcome to a very special edition of "Meal Planning for Busy Moms." I'm thrilled to kick off an extraordinary journey this  Mother's Day—why limit ourselves to just a day when we can celebrate all month? That's right, welcome to Mother’s Month, where we honor the superheroes who not only juggle life’s chaos but also manage to whip up dinner amidst it all!
 
This May, we’re not just celebrating with flowers and cards. We’re diving deep into a five-part series crafted especially for you—the queen of quick fixes, the ruler of meal prep, the savior of snack time. Each episode is packed with practical, powerful meal planning strategies to not only nourish your family but also reclaim your time and reduce kitchen stress. From tasty snacks to full-on feasts, get ready to transform the way you handle mealtime.
 
So pop in those earbuds, grab a coffee and let's dive into the part #1 of the 5 part series!
 
Hope this series blesses you, and Happy Mother's Month~A Celebration of You- Supermom and Meal Mastery!
 
xx Blaga

Sunday Apr 28, 2024

Hey Friend!
Today, we're diving into a topic that's a total game-changer for busy folks and minimalists alike: one-pot wonders. That’s right, we’re talking about those magical meals where everything cooks together in a single pot, saving you time, effort, and oh so many dishes. Plus, I'll walk you through a whole week's meal plan with not just one, but two fabulous one-pot dinners. So, grab your favorite mug, pour yourself a drink, and let' do this
 
Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday - Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast
Tuesday- one-pot wonder: a creamy tomato basil pasta.
Wednesday- Chicken Fajitas
Thursday - One Pot Comforting Beef Stew
Friday - Pizza Night
Saturday - Spicy Sausage and Vegetable Jambalaya
Sunday - Roasted Chicken Dinner with Veggies and Gravy
 
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Hope this episode inspires you!
 
xx Blaga (aka The Speedy Gourmet)
 
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Have a question? Send me a DM @blagagoertzen.
 
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024

Are you ready to take your leftovers from drab to fab? We've all been there - staring blankly into the fridge at those forgotten containers of last night's dinner. But fear not, because today I'm here to show you how to transform those leftovers into mouth watering dinners that will make you say, Leftovers who? So grab your coffee and let's dive!
 
Hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xx Blaga 
 
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Sunday Apr 21, 2024

Hey beautiful Mam,
 
In this episode I share a weekly meal plan to help reduce some of the decision fatigue around what to cook throughout the week, and I’m going to be talking about up-leveling your containers, and why you might want to set some time aside to do the same!
 
This simple act of up-leveling your container will bring so much ease, flow, confidence and organization!
 
So let’s unpack this…pop in your earbuds and Let’s go!
 
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Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday - Crunchy Ranch Chicken with veggies and fresh fruit
Tuesday- Sticky Pork Chops in slow cooker, with rice and frozen veggies
Wednesday- Chilli and biscuits
Thursday - Chicken and mushroom tortellini
Friday - steak sandwich and caesar salad
Saturday - Taco Salad
Sunday - Belgium Waffles and bacon
 
Up-leveling containers!  What are gonna be your containers you up-level?  MIne were glass jars with bamboo lids!
 
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Hope this episode blesses you!
 
xx Blaga
 
Email us: hello@busymamamealplanning.com
 
Have a question? Send me a DM @blagagoertzen.
 
Want to work together? Let’s connect!  
 

Thursday Apr 18, 2024

 Have you ever opened your fridge, peeked into your cabinets, and felt like you had absolutely nothing to whip up? You're not alone. Today, I'm here to guide you on a very normal adventure..in my world anyways!, crafting mouthwatering meals using just what you already have lying around. No trips to the grocery store required. Sound like a challenge? Challenge accepted!  I’ll be sharing 5 tips to master this skill and 5 mix and meals to give you inspiration to use what you have.
 
This is the One Pantry Challenge That Changed My Life, so tune in and let's do this!
 
 
Hope this episode blesses you!
 
xx Blaga
 
Become an insider and get weekly updates, meal plans with recipes and exclusive insider trainings, resources and support
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Sunday Apr 14, 2024

In this episode I share a weekly meal plan to help inspire you and answer the dreaded “Mom, what’s for dinner?” dilemma! I am also going to share how to pivot when schedules and seasons change.  How to embrace the change and allow your meal plan to go with the flow of your life, so you can make your life and meal planning S.I.M.P.L.E.R. 
 
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Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday - Shrimp Stir Fry on rice
Tuesday-Roast with mashed potatoes
Wednesday- Chicken Burgers
Thursday - Sausage and Potatoes
Friday - Make your own pita pizza
Saturday - Pulled Chicken Sandwich with coleslaw
Sunday - Spaghetti
 
Hope this episode blesses you!
xx Blaga
 
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024

Have you ever started your week with the best of intentions, promising yourself you'd stick to a meal plan, only to find that by Wednesday, you’re dialing up your favorite take-out, promising that next week will be different? If so, you're in good company my friend!
 
The dance between a well-oiled meal planning machine and a wildly off-the-rails eating habit is one many of us know too well. So why is it that despite our best efforts, keeping consistent on meal planning feels like trying to hold water in our hands?
 
In this episode Let's dive into understanding why, while sprinkling in some tips to get us all from "attempting" to "achieving" our meal planning goals.
Hope this episode blesses you!
 
xx Blaga
 
Become an insider and get weekly updates, meal plans with recipes and exclusive insider trainings, resources and support
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Join Our Free Meal Planning For Busy Moms Community
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Email us: hello@busymamamealplanning.com
 
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