Connect Bridgeport
Ad
FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeRSS
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
  • Community
    • Community News
    • Anniversaries
    • Announcements
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Calendar
    • Churches
    • Clubs & Organizations
    • Directory
    • Farmer's Market
    • File Complaint
    • Greeting Cards
    • Library
    • Lost And Found
    • Obituaries
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Sponsorships
  • Trading Post
    • For Sale
    • Local Deals
    • Services
    • Yard Sales
  • Visitors
  • Relocation
  • Education
  • Jobs
  • Alumni
Ad

Healthy Kids First: From Stressed Out to Organized…This Tip Has Transformed this Busy Mom’s Meals for the Week.

By Mandy Curry on February 11, 2013 from Healthy Kids First

Last week we talked about what it takes to pull off sports, dance, board meetings, and still make time for a healthy dinner.  This week we take it one step further in your organization. 
 
(Step 1):  Set the Plan:
Setting a weekly plan ensures that your hectic week is accounted for and planned around.  The concept is simple.  Spend 10 minutes with the family on Sunday jotting down your activities for the week.  Determine which nights you can actually sit down for a family dinner and which nights are grab-n-go.  Then plan your menu accordingly. 
 
 
(Step 2):  Meal Planner & Grocery List:
If you want to reduce your time in the grocery store, reduce your food waste, and ensure you’re eating healthy meals, this next step is for you.  Introducing the Weekly Meal Planner template. 
 
This is a tool I’ve been using for quite some time and it works!  This meal planner takes into account all of your meals for the week (because for some a healthy breakfast or lunch is just as challenging).  Simply jot down what your family plans to eat for all 3 meals that week.  Then create a shopping list based on the needs for each day’s meals.  Take this with you to the store as a guide- only buying what you need.  Then when you get home, toss the grocery list and post the meal planner as your guide for the week. Yep, it’s just that easy. 
Our family tends to stick with the same breakfast and lunch menu for a week at a time simply out of convenience.  You may prefer to mix it up a bit.  This template allows for both. 
 
 
Give this a shot next week.  You’ll impress yourself with how easy and effective this tip is.  Download our free template or make your own.  Either way, you’ll be ready to roll in no time.
 
I hope you’re enjoying February’s “organization” series.  The number one way to overcome obstacles with time is to plan and prepare.  The two tips presented take a total of 30 minutes.  That’s it.  Just one more tip as we tackle time management, and it’s our best tip yet. Stay tuned. 

Share

Leave a Comment
Login or register

Leave a Comment

Log in or create an account to post a comment.

Sign up/stay connected

Create your profile to start adding photos, posting comments, and more.

SIGN UP

Ad
Ad
Ad

Blogs [ view all ]

  • Photo

    From the Bench: Props to BHS Team One of...

    There have been plenty of great boys’ basketball teams in Bridgeport High School’s history. Certainly, thi...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

  • Photo

    Time Travel: Early 1980s Bridgeport Yout...

    See anyone you remember from this youth soccer photo from the very early 1980s - likely 1981 or 1982? The team...

    Posted by Dick Duez

  • Photo

    It's Happening: Baylor Comes Home

    Many have been following the journey of 2-year-old Baylor Waggamon since early-2025 when he was awaiting a heart transplan...

    Posted by Julie Perine

  • Photo

    The Grapevine: Enjoying the Wheeling Sym...

    Once again, the residents of Harrison County will have the opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July with a performa...

    Posted by Rosalyn Queen

  • Photo

    ToquiNotes: Unlucky 13-Year Anniversary ...

    It was August 20, 1970, when what many will consider the worst storm in Bridgeport’s history took place. A torna...

    Posted by Jeff Toquinto

Calendar [ view all ]

Thu
10

Tech Savvy: Rebooted (Bridgeport Public Library)

Thu
10

Sew Simple: Lotus Flower Pin Cushion (Bridgeport Public Library)

Fri
11

Monthly Matinee: Mamma Mia! (2008) (Bridgeport Public Library)

 



Bridgeport, WV
Editorial Board Advertise Privacy Policy Contact Us
FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeRSS

©2014 Connect Bridgeport.