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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Episodes

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
 
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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
 
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Sunday Apr 07, 2024

How can I help you make meal planning even more S.I.M.P.L.E.R? 
 
I know that you guys are doing a real good job with meal planning and you are getting better and better at it each and every day. But what if I told you that? It could just be even more simpler?!
 
So in today's episode I am going to be sharing, Of course, my weekly meal plan and what I mean by simpler. It's actually an acronym and ironically it's your steps to meal planning to make it simple!! Haha! Isn't it brilliant if I do say so myself lol! . I think you're gonna love it.
 
In this episode I share weekly meal plans to help inspire you and answer the dreaded “Mom, what’s for dinner?” dilemma! Want to receive weekly meal plans with recipes from these quick and easy meal ideas? 
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Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday - Chicken Caesar Salad
Tuesday-Beef n Broccoli
Wednesday- Chicken Rice Soup
Thursday - BBQ Pork Chops with Roasted Veggies
Friday - Hot dogs/Smokies and fries
Saturday - Hurried Goulash
Sunday - French Dip Sandwiches
 
Weekly Prep: Cutting up fruits and veggies for snacks on the go.
 
Hope this episode blesses you!
 
xx Blaga
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024

A Podcast You Can’t Miss!
 
If you’re a busy mom looking to make healthy, manageable changes for your family, then you're going to love our podcast episode on "Simple Little Health Switches Every Busy Mom Can Make." We dive deep into each of these switches, sharing practical tips, inspiring stories from real moms who have made these changes, and expert advice to make the transition as smooth as possible.
 
Not only will you come away with actionable steps to start implementing these health switches today, but you'll also feel supported and motivated knowing you're not alone on this journey. So grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of water!), plug in those earbuds and join me as I Guide you through making simple but powerful tweaks to your family’s daily routine.
 
Hope this episode blesses you!
 
xx Blaga
 
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Episode 44 Weekly Meal Plan

Sunday Mar 31, 2024

Sunday Mar 31, 2024

In this episode I share my weekly meal plan to help inspire you and answer the dreaded “Mom, what’s for dinner?” dilemma in under 15 minutes of planning!  Want to receive the recipes from these quick and easy meal ideas, to save even more time and build up your recipe repertoire? Become an insider!
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Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday - Chicken Fajitas
Tuesday- Salmon filets with Rice and corn
Wednesday- Chicken Manicotti with Caesar salad
Thursday - Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Friday -Enchilada Bake
Saturday - Beef Burgers with fries
Sunday - Chicken Parmesan, roasted veggies and salad
Hope this episode blesses you!
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024

Hello beautiful Mama,
 
Let’s face it, juggling work, kids, and trying to keep the home front from looking like a scene from a survival movie can be downright exhausting. And just when you thought you could catch a break, there’s the ever-looming question, "What’s for dinner?" If you’ve ever found yourself standing in front of your fridge at six in the evening, silently screaming, "I don’t even know where to start with meal planning!" – honey, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into how you can incorporate meal planning into your bustling schedule without losing your mind. I’ll be sharing 10 tips to kickstart your meal planning Adventure even if your schedule is more packed than a Tupperware drawer lol!  Can’t wait to dive in with you!  Let's do this!
xx Blaga
 
Hope this episode blesses you!
 
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Sunday Mar 24, 2024

In this episode I will be giving you a weekly meal plan leading up to Easter plus I will be sharing how to craft a stress-free, delicious Easter meal that will leave your family in awe.  It will be easy to pull together and sure to impress without the stress! From a mouth-watering glazed ham to a simple, yet impressive no-bake cheesecake bar. This episode is one you will want to take notes with!
 
Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday - Lentil Tacos
Tuesday- Spaghetti Carbonara
Wednesday- Unstuffed cabbage rolls
Thursday-  shredded chicken roasted cauliflower nachos
Friday- Grilled Cheese and Soup
Saturday- ordering pizza
Sunday Easter Dinner
 
Easter Menu
Glazed Ham
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes
Honey-Glazed Carrots
Spring Salad
No Bake Cheesecake Bar
Hope this episode blesses you!
 
Xx Blaga
 
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024

In today's egg-citing episode, we’re talking all about preparing for Easter — without the usual stress and kitchen chaos. I’m sharing 5 quick tips to help you manage your holiday preparations so you can manage your time well and enjoy the celebration just as much as the kids.  From make ahead marvels like overnight french toast for Easter morning to extravagant shortcuts like no bake cheesecake bars to complete the evening! I've got you covered!Tune in now, and let's hop into planning!
 
Hope this episode blesses you!
xx Blaga
 
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Sunday Mar 17, 2024

In this episode I will be giving you a weekly meal plan to help give you some ideas to answer the ”MOM, What’s for Dinner?” Question!  There’s a mix of proteins, and meals to keep it fun and exciting and of course to feed your family quick, healthy and delicious meals your family will love!  
 
Weekly Meal Plan:
Monday - Stuffed Chicken Breast (from costco) and mediterranean chickpea salad
Tuesday- Spaghetti with a side salad
Wednesday- Beef stir Fry on rice
Thursday - Salmon burgers (from costco) with roasted asparagus
Friday - Fun Friyay!- Chicken nuggets with veggies and dip
Saturday - Sloppy joes with a salad 
Sunday - Cream of Cauliflower Soup
 
Again, thanks again for being here! I’m so grateful for you! And I’ll be waiting for you in my next episode!
Become an insider and get weekly updates and meal plans
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Happy to help! Have questions, send me a DM @blagagoertzen.
 

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