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

By: Blaga Goertzen | Podcast Host | Meal Planning Coach & Strategist
  • Summary

  • 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
  • Episode 111 How to Plan a Thanksgiving Potluck Without Losing Your Mind and Sanity
    Nov 21 2024

    Hey, Hey!

    Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean doing it all yourself! In this episode, we’re diving into the ultimate hosting hack: the Thanksgiving potluck. I’ll share my top tips for coordinating dishes without drama, asking guests to bring what they want (or what they can), and making sure the big-ticket items like turkey and stuffing are covered. Plus, we’ll chat about keeping contributions fair, making the day fun and memorable, and why potlucks are my absolute favorite—despite my Macedonian roots where bringing a dish used to be offensive.

    Whether you’re a potluck pro or hosting one for the first time, this episode is packed with laughs, tips, and a plan to make your Thanksgiving stress-free and delicious.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • How to ask guests what they’d like to bring without stepping on toes

    • The secret to keeping contributions fair and balanced

    • How to handle no-shows, mishaps, or gaps in the menu

    • Why potlucks are the ultimate way to share the load, the love, and the food

    Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    💌 Become a Meal Planning Insider: Ready to make meal planning easy every week? Get my weekly meal plans delivered straight to your inbox, complete with recipe links! Sign up here: Click to Join.

    👩‍🍳 Join the ‘What’s for Dinner Mamas’ Facebook Group: Connect with other busy moms, share meal ideas, get inspired, and lighten your dinner load. Join the group here: Join Now.

    Let’s Connect:

    If you loved this episode, don’t forget to share it with your friends, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review! Your support means the world to me and helps other moms find their way to easier, stress-free meal planning.

    Until next time, happy planning and happy eating! Bye for now,

    xx Blaga

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    7 mins
  • Episode 110- Weekly Meal Plan and Genius Hack for Busy Moms
    Nov 17 2024

    Hey, Hey!

    Welcome back to Meal Planning for Busy Moms! This week, I’m sharing a brand-new weekly meal plan packed with delicious, easy-to-make recipes that your family will love. We’re talking tacos, salmon, chicken thighs, and more, all using different cooking methods to keep your dinners fresh and exciting.

    Plus, I’m sharing a 30-second genius hack to save you time, money, and stress—perfect for those days when your veggies are looking a little sad.

    And the best part? I’ve got a way for you to get this entire meal plan, complete with recipe links, delivered right to your inbox! Tune in for all the details.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    A full weekly meal plan with a variety of proteins (beef, chicken, turkey, salmon, and pork).

    New recipes that are quick, delicious, and use different cooking methods (stove top, sheet pan, slow cooker, Instant Pot, and one-pot meals).

    How to freeze veggies like a pro to save money and reduce waste.

    How to join the Meal Planning for Busy Moms Insider List to get meal plans and recipe links sent straight to your inbox.

    Weekly Meal Plan:

    1. Monday: Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry (Stove Top)
    2. Tuesday: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (Quick Stove Top)
    3. Wednesday: Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
    4. Thursday: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
    5. Friday: BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders (Instant Pot)
    6. Saturday: Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken (One-Pot)
    7. Sunday: Soupy Sunday – Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup (Slow Cooker)

    30-Second Genius Hack:

    Before your veggies go bad, chop them up and freeze them! Spread them out on a baking sheet to freeze flat, then transfer them to a freezer bag or container. This hack saves you time, money, and stress while ensuring you always have veggies on hand for quick meals.

    Loved this episode? Want the meal plan and recipe links delivered straight to your inbox? Join my Meal Planning for Busy Moms Insider List!

    Want some "What's for Dinner?" meal inspiration join out Facebook Community here.

    Wanna know more about me? Click here to learn more and connect!

    Thank you for tuning in! Share this episode with a fellow busy mom, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Have a blessed and beautiful week!

    xx Blaga

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    5 mins
  • Episode 109 Meal Planning for the Athlete in Your Family
    Nov 14 2024

    Hey, hey!

    Ready to fuel those busy bodies in your family?

    Whether it’s keeping your young athletes energized for sports or staying on top of your own active lifestyle, this episode is here to help!

    We’re covering easy, balanced meals for before and after workouts, smart snacks to keep everyone going, hydration hacks, and fun ways to make protein and carbs a little more exciting.

    Tune in for tips that make it simple to keep energy up, recovery smooth, and meal planning stress-free!

    So pop in those ear buds and lets do this!

    xx Blaga

    Become an insider and get the weekly recipe links here.

    Contact me: Simply by replying to this email or clicking here.

    Join our "What's for Dinner?" Facebook Community and get meal inspiration here.

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    5 mins

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