Easy Meal Planning

Story Published: Oct 6, 2008 at 10:25 AM PDT

Krista Colvin, lifestylist and the creator of "Shebang, The smart woman’s guide to doing it all!" shows us meal planning made simple.  She shares easy ways to get around the struggle to make everyone happy, cook homemade meals and save money.

Krista's Tips:

Be Realistic

  • How much time do you really have? Sports schedules + work
  • Look at your Planner/schedule
  • Cook 3? Leftovers 2, Sandwich night, + takeout

Keep it Simple!

  • What’s on the "family favorite" list- you may be surprised.
  • Create Post it’s with their favorites.
  • Include "pizza" "sandwich night" "dinner out" "leftovers"
  • What would your grandma or mom fix? Simple and basic meals

Create Weekly Menu

  • Consider what is in Season
  • Time to prepare
  • Place post-its on Meal Planner

Simple Systems

  • Fabulous New products to help you meal plan and grocery shop
  • Online Programs: Meal planning systems
  • Meal Prep Services: You Make, You Freeze

Visit her website for more information or call 360.921.2843

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