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Monday Meal Prep

July 20, 2022 Does anyone else struggle with coming up with quick and easy meals on the fly? Well, most of us know firsthand how, after a busy workday or a weekend chock full of errands and chores, it can be difficult to find the motivation to also whip up lunch or dinner, too. All too often, the convenience of fast-food options on every corner may seem like a nice and easy solution but those extra splurges can add up quickly! We recognize those quick grabs can’t always be avoided but one way to reduce the temptation of unnecessary spending is to plan and prep ahead. However, to do this and be successful at it not only takes commitment but also requires establishing a routine; with a plan, we become committed and build a routine and with a routine, it becomes a groove and easier to maintain.So, over the weekend we stocked up on easy meal and snack reusable prep containers, cleaned the fridge, washed and put the dishes away, prepped the kitchen, and began brainstorming and paging through recipes for tasty/healthy meals and snacks at home that didn’t break the bank. First, this started with creating a list of ingredients we already had at home. The list was broken out into categories:
  • Produce
  • Meat
  • Dairy
  • Legumes
  • Etc.
 And then into subcategories such as:
  • Salmon
  • Boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Orzo
  • Whole wheat pasta
  • Black beans
  • Broccoli
  • Onion
Next, we made a list of ingredients we wanted to pick up from the store:
  • Ricotta
  • Bananas
  • Coffee creamer
  • Milk
  • Hummus
  • Carrots
  • Etc.
And made a grocery run on Sunday. Then, we whipped up a quick meal that was ready to go for the start of the week. On Monday, we plan to toss a few items in the Instapot (we love using it for quick and easy chicken breast) and prepare a few of the meal ideas we’ve selected to get us through the majority of the work week. Tune in on Facebook to see one of the dishes we’ve made! You might also be interested in Whew and wow! This has been quite a challenging and eye-opening process! It has been very hard to do this project as part of a couple when both of us appear... During the week of November 23, we wrote about how we were going to look into options for cost-saving measures. One of those measures was to analyze any... This past weekend, we took our annual trip down to Chicago, which was also paired with a trip to the theater. With being in Project Money, have been more... Something that stands out lately are the number of outlets competing for one’s time, attention, and especially our hard earned money. I don’t know about... If it wasn't so cold out right now, we might not believe that the end of the year is fast approaching, but alas – it is! With that, we have been starting... Initially, we weren’t sure exactly what to write about for this week’s blog post. However, the subject came to us this past weekend as we were reviewing... Many of us enjoy hosting parties with friends and family for seasonal activities and Holidays but don’t want to break the bank doing so! For me and Krystal... I don't know about you, but I, Krystal, grew up in a pretty cold house during winter. We lived in a rural-ish area where natural gas did not run, thus... One thing we’re still working through is being a bit more proactive about unexpected house costs. Sure, we have small savings account for house expenses...