I’m a single mom, work two jobs, and am a full time student. I thrive off of meal planning and prepping because we probably wouldn’t make it thru the week without it! Love your channel and the motivation it gives me to get thru a busy work week!
I just started doing the meal planing - which ive been procrastinating but im always watching your videos and you make it look easy so now im trying my luck 😀 wish me luck lol . but it will be good for my husband and kids..... Also hopefully it will help me cut down on food waste. 😀 well God bless you and your family. ❤
I’ll be married 50 years this May and have always planned my meals for the week, especially with 3 kids. I only like going to the store once a week and can only do this if I meal plan. Evan though it’s only me and my husband I still do the same thing. I even plan for left overs. I enjoy your cooking videos . I wish I had your imagination for kids school lunches when my kids were small, my oldest is 49.
I had bariatric surgery in October and have been obsessed with finding tasty, healthy meals. That's how I found you and enjoy watching your videos. You have such a great personality and I get a lot of ideas from you. That's also why I started meal planning. It keeps me on track and I have to say, I really enjoy it. Thanks Jen!!
Working multiple jobs it is absolutely paramount that I meal prep and plan. So i have been meal prepping and meal planning religiously for about 6 years. I am incredibly grateful for your prep videos because of the ideas they give me
💕It’s so nice of you to think about your subscribers and do a giveaway. I have been doing weekly meal planning since the beginning of the year and it truly helps with the stress of dinner especially with 4 kids and sports. I feel like it also saves money because I know exactly what we need and I’m not making extra trips to the store throughout the week. I also love Torrid, I rarely shop anywhere else. Your pamper night looked lovely, every woman deserves to take care of herself.☺️💕
That meal planner looks bangin!! And built bars are so good! This video is so freaking long and there are about a million things I could comment on, but apparently, that's what I chose. hah!
I love to meal plan, it saves me money, makes me feel more organised on busy days and the whole ‘what’s for dinner mum’ question is much easier if you have a plan and everything you need in the house already . I really appreciate your content - it is so helpful to working mums, I run a training organisation for family therapists, have two teenager daughters and at the moment I am sharing caring responsibilities for my terminally ill dad who is is being looked after at home, it’s hectic but your videos are helpful, and relaxing and remind me it’s sometimes ok to not get it all done- because ‘all’ can be a lot sometimes. Thank you Jen xx
I meal plan weekly. Not only has it helped me keep food in the house but I love the way it has kept me in budget. We have been saving for a new “dream” house and this has kept me on track. Thank you for all of the meal prep and meal ideas.
With a full time job, 3 incredible active kids and a husband who works 50+ hrs a week, I couldn’t get through the week without a meal plan. Not only does it keep our family fed, it save us from wasting food!
I love meal planning. It helps me to stay organized every week. It’s also a helpful way to eat what you have in the house and not over buy. I work in healthcare so being organized with a busy week is key. Meal planning will always be a staple in my life.
I have grown to appreciate meal planning, because it takes the dreaded ‘What’s for dinner’ question I am asked and gives me a plan and an answer instead of feeling overwhelmed.
It's hard to meal plan for one. During the pandemic I baked a lot of bread for my older neighbors. Rice and beans I had to get creative with. But I managed for almost 3 months!
I feel meal planning is absolutely necessary! I too work from home and it’s super convenient. Even when I go in to work, I meal prep. It keeps me from buying food. It also keeps your diet on track. I go to a lot of effort to eat right and meal prepping keeps me from sabotaging myself. I just love it. I cook on the weekend and I just grab and go all week! I think I will always meal prep! That’s actually how I became interested in your channel, I really appreciated your meal prep ideas. Keep up the good ideas!
Oh my Connor explaining how he made the spinning thing on the Lego Laptop after he saw the “spinning thing” on the “old fashioned phone” he showed you. Boy I feel old now, I still have an old fashioned phone in my house with a rotary dial (the spinning thing). Priceless, he is very adorable!! 🤣🤣
When my daughter was three she came running screaming "Mommy mommy" to me when we were at her Grandma's house. "Yes", I said. "Mommy mommy, Grandma's phone is stuck to the wall!!!" She had never seen a phone attached to the wall with a cord and receiver... I knew we didn't have one and only cellphones but I didn't know she had never seen one before (she probably had seen landline phones but they were cordless).
Haha, that was creative. My Mom has a " payphone" on her wall that she is obsessed with, you dont have to put $ in for it to work but it does have a slot for it and you just take the $ out when you want to.
After working from home for the past year meal planning was easy, now I have to return to the office on Monday 😫 I'm the only one who plans meals so the meal planner would be awesome to win!
Dear Jen, meal planning is not really a thing in Germany,but i felt inspired by you and gave it a try. Well , what can i say? It is a life changer!! It saves money and time ( i also meal prep on Saturdays now) and i feel like i am more productive. My husband is an ER doctor with some crazy working hours at the moment and we have 5 kids..so meal prep and plan are a huge help. Thank you so much!! I too love to cook with gas and think that all the cleaning is a pain in the xxxx but I still love my stove and love to cook on it. Have a nice & sunny spring ! Love from Hamburg/Germany
My dad got upset one time and thought he was going blind. Then, he realized the kleenex he had bought had lotion in it and he had cleaned his glasses with them. We laughed so hard!! I I meal prepped a lot when I was teaching school and started back recently to cook for my granddaughter and husband.
Meal planning is so important especially when you want to eat healthier and have busy nights. I am a teacher and with my sons special needs and managing household responsibilities, meal planning is imperative. Thank you so much for considering me for one of your planners. Your videos truly inspire me. ❤️📒
Meal planning makes dinner easy. I’ve been doing it since I first got married and gotten much better at it the longer I’ve been doing it. My daughter was diagnosed with leukemia last year and it really helped keep us afloat with long clinic days and hospital stays.
I’m a fairly regular meal planner. When I don’t meal plan though, oh boy. Asking these people “what do you want for diner” is enough to make me snap. 😂
I love meal planning and I am a firm believer that it makes life so much easier but the struggle to be better at it is so real! Thanks for your videos. It helps me know that we are all in the same busy momma game. Bless you and yours!
Hey Jen! I am a homeschooling momma of 6 and have been meal planning since my oldest was a baby and we had a very small food budget. I have definitely thrived on seeing how thrifty I can be with our budget and meal planning always helps with that! I love your channel and getting a sneak peak into the life of a working mom. :)
I just want to say thank you! Honestly your videos are my go to because they are always long and I can listen to you talk while I get stuff done! Some days are more difficult then others and I know i can usually find a video from you to cheer me up. I love meal planning as well, I usually just write it on a piece of paper for the week lol im not as organized as you but ever since I started meal planning I find myself actually cooking more and not feeling overwhelmed with what to make which is what I love about it.
I’m a newbie to meal planning. I’m trying to lose weight, waste less food, and just get myself together more so I thought that meal planning would be a great help. The new meal planner is adorable! I love watching your videos! Best part of my day when I have one to watch. You put so much work into your videos for all of us so thank you so much!
I haven’t always done it, but I’m a methodical meal planner for dinners nowadays. I feel so compelled to stick to a plan once it’s written that it really has kept me from wasting food, eating out, or just eating crap. I love seeing your meal plan/grocery videos to give me inspiration!
Okay my thoughts on meal planning. I never did a meal plan until I started watching your channel and I absolutely love it. It has saved me so much time but also wasted food from not buying more than I need and also throwing away so much food from it going bad. It’s something I will always do now. There are those weeks that it just seems daunting because I have little inspiration but once I just get started on it it makes my life so much easier. I also love that I don’t have to answer “what’s for dinner” a hundred times. And that planner looks amazing! Thanks for another great video.
My family and I are on a journey of paying off a lot of medical debt and for the past year or a little more we have been meal planning every single week. I sit dow every week and decide what is for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and I just use a note pad and pen. It works for us and it has saved us so much money. I love you videos. Have a great weekend!!
Meal planning is the only way I can shop and get dinner on the table regularly. I am a working mom of 3, and in between work, school, scouts, and karate... Meal planning is a necessity! Love it!
I am a busy mom and wife and I work 3 12 hour shifts in the emergency room and I have to meal plan and prep to keep my family fed healthy! I love your videos and I'm grateful you take the time in your busy life to do these for us all!! I also cant wait to try the Built bars they look so yummy! I am also bariatric!!
Love the planner! I meal plan every week, it is a must to stay in control of my life and not waste the food that I have. I work full time, so I meal prep on the weekend so everything is ready, this way I can have dinner on the table 40 minutes after I get home. My family truly appreciates that! Another great video, thank you!
I love meal planning! I spend Sundays prepping meals for the week! Especially with my work schedule, I get home at 6, 7, or 8 pm each night so having dinner prepared that can just get reheated in the oven is a life saver!! I was thinking the other day how blessed I am. Some people refuse to eat reheated food or "leftovers". Your videos are my favorite BTW. U have been watching for years
Since it's just my husband and I never thought I would do meal planning, but it helps a lot, since my husband is on his bariatric surgery journey and I know by doing meal planning I know he will get a healthy dinner instead of something processed from the freezer. I started watching you a few years, and once I found out where you are from, I'm like yes! This is a woman I'm going to continue watching since both my daughters lived in the town where you're from, plus my granddaughter was born there. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Just had to comment on Connor and his sweetness to make something for mama. He melts my heart. He did an amazing job on the Lego computer! In regards to meal planning, I've always flown by the seat of my pants and that's probably why I struggle so hard to come up with ideas to get us through the week. Hahahahaha at "stay in your lane, husband." You cracked me up with that one, girl. I'm impressed that you can remember where all those earrings come from! They look so nice on the new holder.
I love it when I actually meal plan because it keeps me and everyone else from asking what's for lunch and/or dinner. It helps to keep the "What we have" list out of my head when it comes to food.
I just started getting more into meal planning this summer. It’s been especially helpful with me being a teacher during this crazy school year. It’s also helped our budget since I only buy what we need for the weekly meal plan.
I so try to meal plan, I work full time as well as my husband, my 18 year old son also works part time, if I don't meal plan the first thing when I walk in at 6 is what's for dinner, at that point I am so tired we end up all having different meals , I just can't seem to pull it off every week , I so want to get a grip on it, I have been doing all my fruits and vegetable prep the way you have showed in the videos , thank you for that!!!!!! It has made a huge difference in trying to get dinners and lunches made for everyone woot easier! Thanks for all your great help and hints! I enjoy your videos so much!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!! Stay safe !!!
Yes! So cute & thoughtful of you! I do meal prep breakfasts and lunches weekly for my fiancé and I. I also make a list of possible dinners using what I have in the pantry (and fill in with grocery pickup where needed). It’s fun for me and makes my week go by much smoother!💕
Meal planning has been a game changer. I feel so much more organized throughout the busy work week. As well as saves us money and food waste. Love these weekend prep videos. Definitely gets me motivated
Hi Jen! I love your meal planning videos, they are my favorites of yours. I am a nurse as well and I work nights so meal planning and a little prep totally saves me so my husband and I have time to eat dinner together before I leave for work (he works normal people hours lol). I love cooking, its kind of self care for me, so meal planning is super therapeutic for me and I love getting ideas from your meals as well!!! Hope you're having a good week
My husband and I share the meal planning duties. We take turns doing it every other week (to give the other person a week off). We usually just use a mini notebook. My husband said he would be open to getting a "fancy" meal planner as long as he could tear off the grocery list (so he doesn't have to carry around a flowery booklet). :) Thank you for making videos. You are such an inspiration to working moms!
I try to stay organized and meal plan, I am obsessed with spiral notebooks for jotting down recipes, meal plans, any notes or recommended products. I always have a spiral nearby when watching videos (I have a hard time buying anything nicer or more expensive) I so enjoy your videos, you are one of my faves!!!
I have to say I actually enjoy meal planning most weeks. I've kept a little notebook for years now to write in each week. The rainbow planner looks adorable. Your meals are fun and creative. Very well done.
I love meal prepping! I try to prepare meals each weekend that we can cook/heat up easily throughout the week for meals. Family of 5...3 teenagers and 2 full-time working parents! :) LOVE your videos!! Thank you for the constant inspiration!
I love meal planning! I didn’t know how useful it was until I watched UA-cam videos. I live with a family of 6 so making big batches and deciding what we’re having for dinner instead of deciding last minute is really helpful. I hate getting home and not knowing what’s for dinner so meal planning is really great. And it keeps the grocery budget lower and we don’t waste as much or go out to eat.
I love meal planning! I plan each week in advance. Dinner meals and then I just do breakfast and lunch ideas. I also help my mom out and meal plan for her. She lives alone and struggles to meal plan so I've been keeping her on track.
The meal planners are really nice with the rainbows. I love watching the weekly plans. I always think one day I will get a week done but only manage a few, and a lot of times rely on what you have for supper and do that the next night lol. I can't tell you how wonderful it makes me feel to see your office space....I am always in that same place and very nice to know not alone with so much stuff to get put away. I do not wear earing's have never been able to however do love them. I very much enjoyed the earing sort. I think that stand is amazing. And you will probably use ones you have not for awhile because you can see them much better. And love the beaded ones :)
I have been meal planning for 30 years and I still love it! I feel I have control over my week and it allows me to make sure that we are all taken care of. It’s how I show my family love
I meal plan every week before I go to the store. That helps me make a list. I look first at what needs to be used up, ask the kids what they want and then look to pinterest , you tube or cook books. I also post my menu weekly so the family knows what we are having!
Meal planning keeps me organized and helps me keep track of what I have on hand. It cuts down on food waste. I learned to meal plan from UA-camrs like you.
I just started hard core meal planning. I have an almost 4 year old and a newborn and I work full time! I’m trying to meal plan for a month for breakfast/lunch/dinner/and snacks to eliminate grocery trips and try to save money and not impulse buy everything! So far it seems to be working and saving so much time since being a busy mom I want to save my time and money for more important things like baby snuggles vs driving 45 minutes to and from Walmart for my pickup order every week!
The rainbow pattern is so you!! It is perfect!! I am not a religious meal planner, but I like to do it! It helps use up the fresh food in the fridge and I do not have to think about what to cook for dinner...so nice. Plus I have a menu board on the wall and the fam bam really likes knowing what is for dinner during the week.
I am also a working mom and two active kids. And while I'm not perfect on meal planning I do feel like the weeks I do go a lot smoother and we don't waste as much food. So it's my goal to do it more routinely. The rainbows are too cute!
I love meal planning! I really got into it a year ago when the pandemic started as a way to be more aware of what I have and cut down needing to go to the store. It also saves me money! I'm not having as many impulse buys and my store finally got grocery pickup at the start of the pandemic which really helps! I ended up buying the misen chef's knife per your recommendation and I love it! Love your videos!
I love meal planning! I do it for 2 weeks at a time. My husband and I work 12 hrs opposite shifts. I usually use my off days to meal prep for him to make it easier for him or make sure I plan simple stuff for him. Especially for days the kids has after school sports. It has been a life saver and makes everything run smoother. I currently use just a note book lol 🤷♀️ I love you videos...they are so inspirational! ❤️
Before having my son, I used to meal plan for two weeks at a time and it used to save me a lot of hassle (of having to think about what to cook every single day) and it also helped lessen wastes. Ever since having my baby (who s now 11mo) I didn't meal plan because every day is so unpredictable. Now that he s grown a bit and am planning to go back to work soon (i m an ICU nurse btw 😊) I hope I can start meal planning again. Your vids are really encouraging & motivating Jen ♥️
Hi Jen! I watch you religiously every week Thank you for all your great content. YES! Fellow working mom here and meal planning is a necessity for our family.
I am also a working mom with two kids. Even though I'm working from home now, I still have to meal plan so that I'm not thinking all day about what to make for dinner! I also think it saves us money by focusing on buying what we will use. Love your videos - I want to be as organized as you when I grow up :)
I meal plan religiously! I’ve been doing it for the last 10 years or so, the few times I haven’t planned have been miserable! I’ve been eyeing the Carrie Elle meal planners since I’ve been watching your videos (2 years now). Love your channel!
I meal plan every week! Look back at what didn’t get made the week before, look at what we have on hand and make note of what recipes/meals I want to make or the family has requested. Then I make the meal plan and build my grocery list from that. Love watching your channel! Keep up the great work!
I am so glad I found you. You are such an inspiration. I meal prep periodically and things go so much smoother when I do. I plan to make it more of a habit before I start classes this summer. Thanks for everything!
I have been bingeing your videos lately to de-stress while searching for work after re-locating. I feel inspired to meal plan and prep! Thank you for all you do. I've never done real meal planning, but I want to, and have saved so many recipes and ideas! 💕 Those planners are adorable! Thank you for all your videos, and for keeping us company! Also your dog is so cute! I love it when he makes an appearance!
LOVE the long video! ❤️ We're currently a family of 3, me and my husband and a 16 month old boy with baby #2 arriving end of July and I love to meal plan monthly but then shop weekly. I've tried to make a plan weekly but that just didn't work for me but sitting down once a month to make a plan has worked really well. Sometimes our plans change or we're not in the mood so then I'll have to rearrange but that's how life goes. I plan to make freezer meals and snacks before this baby comes so I might not be planning a whole lot then.
I love to meal prep for the week. Mainly breakfast and lunches. As a first time mom of a 7 month old it definitely helps me eat better during the week when we’re busy and I don’t have much time.
When my kids were young I had very little money for anything so I went week to week buying food. I planned every meal and made treats for the 3 kids. My husband was in the forces and was medically discharged and has suffered from PTSD for the last 39 years. I have gone back to planning meals as I was wasting a lot of food, well feeding my 8 grandkids lol. I love watching your channel, stay safe always xx
Love the rainbow planner!! I have been trying to be better about meal planning the last few months. I had been doing great until my husband has been gone a bunch on business. You have inspired me to be better at meal planning and my family has been impressed!
I love meal planning! At the start of the week I check my fridge and freezer, and then make the plan for the week. I also have a list of stuff I have in the freezer and pantry, and all of the foods I can make with those. Can't say that I always stick to the plan, but I love planning 😊
I love using meal planner method and how it helps to keep our food wastage low, makes shopping so much easier and allows us to have dinner as a family every week nite ❤️ there’s nothing not to love about meal planning 😄
I always always meal plan!! I’m a stay at home mom to 3 young kids who all have activities and different things during the week. Meal planning is key for us! 🥰
I completely depend on meal planning to stay within my grocery budget! My favorite videos of yours are the grocery haul and meal planning ones! Thanks for all that you do!
I love meal planning and prepping (when I actually do it!!). It’s amazing how much money, time and energy I save when I actually plan ahead. Right now I use whatever notepad I can find, but I would love to get more organized with a dedicated notebook!
Hi Jen! As a working Mom and outpatient clinic nurse I appreciate your video’s and find you very inspirational! With that being said, I meal plan weekly because if not dinner will be a disaster for the week. 🙃
I’m new to meal planning, so I don’t do it consistently yet.. but I find that when I take the time to sit down and do it it really makes life so much easier!
I currently live alone due to pandemic myself and himself are both nurses here in Ireland and we have compromised immune systems in both our families I love meal planning I like to know exactly what it is I'm shopping for and what I'm preparing for the next few days either at work or home the only thing I've been consistent with lately is my coffee literally... past few weeks defo flying by the seat of my pants because of that I've been eating complete crap and feel rotten so this weekend I'm trying to get myself back on track.love the content jen and love the meal planner i love meal planning especially crock pot meals now the spring is here I'm looking at new simple recipes. Anything to make me feel healthier and productive if I eat better I feel better.
I plan meals weekly, I shop my pantry and fridge and freezer first, then the store. It really helps me to know what we are having and stay on top of everything. I love the rainbow pattern, what a fun giveaway! Thanks 😊🌈
Hi Jen I have been watching your videos for some time now,just want to say thank you so much,watching your videos are so inspiring it's relaxing& stress free for me dealing with anxiety during this pandemic,meals prep are also great as well for me,so i can try a new different meals as I'm fed of what know growing up,I get alot of ideas now on how to run my home,thank you so much this so helpful,being a career woman & juggling a home is refreshing,cause if u can do it ,all of us can do it too,I hail from a small island in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago your have a blessed one
Hi Jen, I'm a 'fly by the seat of my pants' meal planner. However, I would love to start planning for the week ahead to cut down on the last minute 'panic and eat out' syndrome that happens quite regularly at our house. Love watching your videos. Your energy and motivation inspire me to get up and get moving! Thank you!
Work from home fulll time mom / full time virtual teacher of a kindergartener, oh boy!! Could definitely use this planner instead of my spiral notebook (hey gotta do what i gotta do to plan!!) Love the channel. You keep me motivated!!
I meal plan every week. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks! Keeps my grocery bill down as well as reducing our food waste! I love your channel, really looking forward to seeing your cookbook coming out.
I love meal planning. I usually add things to my Walmart pickup cart or my instacart throughout the week and then on the day I order, I finalize my plans for dinners. After I pick up all my groceries I write the dinners that I purchased on our calendar in the kitchen and cross them out as I go
I’m a new mom (baby is about to turn five months old) and meal planning has been so essential during this post-partum period! Helps us save money and ensure we have ingredients for dinners included in our weekly grocery pick up. Planning breakfasts and lunches has become increasingly important as well. Always get so much inspiration from you! ❤️🌈
As a single working mom that was recently diagnosed with digestive health issues, meal planning is a MUST. It gives me the ability to stay organized while ensuring I have the foods I can eat stocked and ready for meals.
Watching your videos has help me get inspired with new and different recipes to try and has helped me a lot when it comes to dinner time. I haven’t been much of a meal planner in the past but have been trying harder to be better at it since it helps immensely when it comes to making meals for my family. I have seen and liked the Carrie Elle meal planners for a while now but haven’t been able to get my hands on one. I always enjoy your videos and love your sense of humor and personality. Keep them videos comin’ girl!
I love meal planing im a chronic disease nurse from Queensland Australia and use it with my patients for healthy lifestyle changes as well in my own life to stay on top of things.
So awesome & thoughtful that you think of your viewers, those meal planners are adorable! I have a family of 9, so meal planning is a must!! 4 of our 7 kids are currently doing virtual school so breakfast and lunch meal planning is a must also!! I currently use my regular planner, but have been wanting to try the meal planner you always talk about. I enjoy meal planning now that I have it down, before it was a struggle! It helps save time and money! Thanks for such amazing content! ❤️🥰
Love all your videos. Thanks for always being real and genuine. I love meal planning and planning my week. Makes me feel a little organized and ready to enjoy the week with my three little girls. 😊
My thoughts on meal planning are that I really need to make it a weekly habit. When I do take the time to meal plan, it gives me a sense of peace knowing that I have dinner planned out for the week. Luv your videos 💜
Fab meal planner! Love the boho rainbow vibe. I am a ride-or-die meal planner, but always leave room for flexibility for leftovers and one take-out/dine-out night weekly. My Sunday meal prep days are integral to meal planning success. Thanks for your fantastic content - just the best. ♥️From a fellow RN!♥️
I love to meal plan! It's only my husband and I, but we both work long hours and he has a time consuming hobby during the summer months where I need to have quick meals figured out so its so helpful. I also hate food waste so I plan leftovers into new meals so nothing goes to waste. I love these longer videos, you're such an inspiration!
I’m a single mom, work two jobs, and am a full time student. I thrive off of meal planning and prepping because we probably wouldn’t make it thru the week without it! Love your channel and the motivation it gives me to get thru a busy work week!
I just started doing the meal planing - which ive been procrastinating but im always watching your videos and you make it look easy so now im trying my luck 😀 wish me luck lol . but it will be good for my husband and kids..... Also hopefully it will help me cut down on food waste. 😀 well God bless you and your family. ❤
I’ll be married 50 years this May and have always planned my meals for the week, especially with 3 kids. I only like going to the store once a week and can only do this if I meal plan. Evan though it’s only me and my husband I still do the same thing. I even plan for left overs. I enjoy your cooking videos . I wish I had your imagination for kids school lunches when my kids were small, my oldest is 49.
Congratulations on 50 years married 🤯👌💙
I had bariatric surgery in October and have been obsessed with finding tasty, healthy meals. That's how I found you and enjoy watching your videos. You have such a great personality and I get a lot of ideas from you. That's also why I started meal planning. It keeps me on track and I have to say, I really enjoy it. Thanks Jen!!
I love that earring organizer stand! Looks nice 👍
Working multiple jobs it is absolutely paramount that I meal prep and plan. So i have been meal prepping and meal planning religiously for about 6 years. I am incredibly grateful for your prep videos because of the ideas they give me
I just realised this video goes for an hour! You really crammed a lot into this one for us! 💗💗
💕It’s so nice of you to think about your subscribers and do a giveaway. I have been doing weekly meal planning since the beginning of the year and it truly helps with the stress of dinner especially with 4 kids and sports. I feel like it also saves money because I know exactly what we need and I’m not making extra trips to the store throughout the week. I also love Torrid, I rarely shop anywhere else. Your pamper night looked lovely, every woman deserves to take care of herself.☺️💕
That meal planner looks bangin!! And built bars are so good! This video is so freaking long and there are about a million things I could comment on, but apparently, that's what I chose. hah!
I love to meal plan, it saves me money, makes me feel more organised on busy days and the whole ‘what’s for dinner mum’ question is much easier if you have a plan and everything you need in the house already . I really appreciate your content - it is so helpful to working mums, I run a training organisation for family therapists, have two teenager daughters and at the moment I am sharing caring responsibilities for my terminally ill dad who is is being looked after at home, it’s hectic but your videos are helpful, and relaxing and remind me it’s sometimes ok to not get it all done- because ‘all’ can be a lot sometimes. Thank you Jen xx
“Stay in your lane, husband.” Love! Sing it, sister! :)))
I meal plan weekly. Not only has it helped me keep food in the house but I love the way it has kept me in budget. We have been saving for a new “dream” house and this has kept me on track. Thank you for all of the meal prep and meal ideas.
With a full time job, 3 incredible active kids and a husband who works 50+ hrs a week, I couldn’t get through the week without a meal plan. Not only does it keep our family fed, it save us from wasting food!
I love meal planning. It helps me to stay organized every week. It’s also a helpful way to eat what you have in the house and not over buy. I work in healthcare so being organized with a busy week is key. Meal planning will always be a staple in my life.
I have grown to appreciate meal planning, because it takes the dreaded ‘What’s for dinner’ question I am asked and gives me a plan and an answer instead of feeling overwhelmed.
It's hard to meal plan for one. During the pandemic I baked a lot of bread for my older neighbors. Rice and beans I had to get creative with. But I managed for almost 3 months!
I feel meal planning is absolutely necessary! I too work from home and it’s super convenient. Even when I go in to work, I meal prep. It keeps me from buying food. It also keeps your diet on track. I go to a lot of effort to eat right and meal prepping keeps me from sabotaging myself. I just love it. I cook on the weekend and I just grab and go all week! I think I will always meal prep! That’s actually how I became interested in your channel, I really appreciated your meal prep ideas. Keep up the good ideas!
Oh my Connor explaining how he made the spinning thing on the Lego Laptop after he saw the
“spinning thing” on the
“old fashioned phone” he showed you. Boy I feel old now, I still have an old fashioned phone in my house with a rotary dial (the spinning thing).
Priceless, he is very adorable!! 🤣🤣
When my daughter was three she came running screaming "Mommy mommy" to me when we were at her Grandma's house. "Yes", I said. "Mommy mommy, Grandma's phone is stuck to the wall!!!" She had never seen a phone attached to the wall with a cord and receiver... I knew we didn't have one and only cellphones but I didn't know she had never seen one before (she probably had seen landline phones but they were cordless).
Haha, that was creative. My Mom has a " payphone" on her wall that she is obsessed with, you dont have to put $ in for it to work but it does have a slot for it and you just take the $ out when you want to.
After working from home for the past year meal planning was easy, now I have to return to the office on Monday 😫 I'm the only one who plans meals so the meal planner would be awesome to win!
Dear Jen, meal planning is not really a thing in Germany,but i felt inspired by you and gave it a try. Well , what can i say? It is a life changer!! It saves money and time ( i also meal prep on Saturdays now) and i feel like i am more productive. My husband is an ER doctor with some crazy working hours at the moment and we have 5 kids..so meal prep and plan are a huge help. Thank you so much!!
I too love to cook with gas and think that all the cleaning is a pain in the xxxx but I still love my stove and love to cook on it.
Have a nice & sunny spring !
Love from Hamburg/Germany
My dad got upset one time and thought he was going blind. Then, he realized the kleenex he had bought had lotion in it and he had cleaned his glasses with them. We laughed so hard!! I
I meal prepped a lot when I was teaching school and started back recently to cook for my granddaughter and husband.
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Meal planning is so important especially when you want to eat healthier and have busy nights. I am a teacher and with my sons special needs and managing household responsibilities, meal planning is imperative. Thank you so much for considering me for one of your planners. Your videos truly inspire me. ❤️📒
I have a love hate with meal planning 😂
My life is way more “together” if I know what I’m cooking beforehand but I hate doing it 😂😂
Same!
Meal planning makes dinner easy. I’ve been doing it since I first got married and gotten much better at it the longer I’ve been doing it. My daughter was diagnosed with leukemia last year and it really helped keep us afloat with long clinic days and hospital stays.
I’m a fairly regular meal planner. When I don’t meal plan though, oh boy. Asking these people “what do you want for diner” is enough to make me snap. 😂
I love meal planning and I am a firm believer that it makes life so much easier but the struggle to be better at it is so real!
Thanks for your videos. It helps me know that we are all in the same busy momma game. Bless you and yours!
I pretend I’m a meal planner but end up winging it. My pantry and freezer is full so I need serious motivation! 🌈🍀
Hey Jen! I am a homeschooling momma of 6 and have been meal planning since my oldest was a baby and we had a very small food budget. I have definitely thrived on seeing how thrifty I can be with our budget and meal planning always helps with that! I love your channel and getting a sneak peak into the life of a working mom. :)
Is it me, or do you and Adam go to Costco on every date night? 😂 I think it’s awesome.
Oh yeah we are super exciting like that 😂
I just want to say thank you! Honestly your videos are my go to because they are always long and I can listen to you talk while I get stuff done! Some days are more difficult then others and I know i can usually find a video from you to cheer me up. I love meal planning as well, I usually just write it on a piece of paper for the week lol im not as organized as you but ever since I started meal planning I find myself actually cooking more and not feeling overwhelmed with what to make which is what I love about it.
"What?! Stay in your lane, husband!" 😂😂😂
I’m a newbie to meal planning. I’m trying to lose weight, waste less food, and just get myself together more so I thought that meal planning would be a great help. The new meal planner is adorable! I love watching your videos! Best part of my day when I have one to watch. You put so much work into your videos for all of us so thank you so much!
I haven’t always done it, but I’m a methodical meal planner for dinners nowadays. I feel so compelled to stick to a plan once it’s written that it really has kept me from wasting food, eating out, or just eating crap. I love seeing your meal plan/grocery videos to give me inspiration!
Okay my thoughts on meal planning. I never did a meal plan until I started watching your channel and I absolutely love it. It has saved me so much time but also wasted food from not buying more than I need and also throwing away so much food from it going bad. It’s something I will always do now. There are those weeks that it just seems daunting because I have little inspiration but once I just get started on it it makes my life so much easier. I also love that I don’t have to answer “what’s for dinner” a hundred times. And that planner looks amazing! Thanks for another great video.
My family and I are on a journey of paying off a lot of medical debt and for the past year or a little more we have been meal planning every single week. I sit dow every week and decide what is for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and I just use a note pad and pen. It works for us and it has saved us so much money. I love you videos. Have a great weekend!!
Meal planning is the only way I can shop and get dinner on the table regularly. I am a working mom of 3, and in between work, school, scouts, and karate... Meal planning is a necessity! Love it!
I am a busy mom and wife and I work 3 12 hour shifts in the emergency room and I have to meal plan and prep to keep my family fed healthy! I love your videos and I'm grateful you take the time in your busy life to do these for us all!! I also cant wait to try the Built bars they look so yummy! I am also bariatric!!
Love the planner! I meal plan every week, it is a must to stay in control of my life and not waste the food that I have. I work full time, so I meal prep on the weekend so everything is ready, this way I can have dinner on the table 40 minutes after I get home. My family truly appreciates that! Another great video, thank you!
I love meal planning! I spend Sundays prepping meals for the week! Especially with my work schedule, I get home at 6, 7, or 8 pm each night so having dinner prepared that can just get reheated in the oven is a life saver!!
I was thinking the other day how blessed I am. Some people refuse to eat reheated food or "leftovers".
Your videos are my favorite BTW. U have been watching for years
Since it's just my husband and I never thought I would do meal planning, but it helps a lot, since my husband is on his bariatric surgery journey and I know by doing meal planning I know he will get a healthy dinner instead of something processed from the freezer. I started watching you a few years, and once I found out where you are from, I'm like yes! This is a woman I'm going to continue watching since both my daughters lived in the town where you're from, plus my granddaughter was born there. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Just had to comment on Connor and his sweetness to make something for mama. He melts my heart. He did an amazing job on the Lego computer! In regards to meal planning, I've always flown by the seat of my pants and that's probably why I struggle so hard to come up with ideas to get us through the week. Hahahahaha at "stay in your lane, husband." You cracked me up with that one, girl. I'm impressed that you can remember where all those earrings come from! They look so nice on the new holder.
I love it when I actually meal plan because it keeps me and everyone else from asking what's for lunch and/or dinner. It helps to keep the "What we have" list out of my head when it comes to food.
I love meal planning. It saves so much money. Love planners too. Thanks for offering Jen.
I just started getting more into meal planning this summer. It’s been especially helpful with me being a teacher during this crazy school year. It’s also helped our budget since I only buy what we need for the weekly meal plan.
I so try to meal plan, I work full time as well as my husband, my 18 year old son also works part time, if I don't meal plan the first thing when I walk in at 6 is what's for dinner, at that point I am so tired we end up all having different meals , I just can't seem to pull it off every week , I so want to get a grip on it, I have been doing all my fruits and vegetable prep the way you have showed in the videos , thank you for that!!!!!! It has made a huge difference in trying to get dinners and lunches made for everyone woot easier! Thanks for all your great help and hints! I enjoy your videos so much!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!! Stay safe !!!
Yes! So cute & thoughtful of you! I do meal prep breakfasts and lunches weekly for my fiancé and I. I also make a list of possible dinners using what I have in the pantry (and fill in with grocery pickup where needed). It’s fun for me and makes my week go by much smoother!💕
Meal planning has been a game changer. I feel so much more organized throughout the busy work week. As well as saves us money and food waste. Love these weekend prep videos. Definitely gets me motivated
Hi Jen! I love your meal planning videos, they are my favorites of yours. I am a nurse as well and I work nights so meal planning and a little prep totally saves me so my husband and I have time to eat dinner together before I leave for work (he works normal people hours lol). I love cooking, its kind of self care for me, so meal planning is super therapeutic for me and I love getting ideas from your meals as well!!! Hope you're having a good week
I love meal planning! I feel so much more organized and like we eat more balanced when I plan. It also makes shopping easier.
My husband and I share the meal planning duties. We take turns doing it every other week (to give the other person a week off). We usually just use a mini notebook. My husband said he would be open to getting a "fancy" meal planner as long as he could tear off the grocery list (so he doesn't have to carry around a flowery booklet). :) Thank you for making videos. You are such an inspiration to working moms!
I try to stay organized and meal plan, I am obsessed with spiral notebooks for jotting down recipes, meal plans, any notes or recommended products. I always have a spiral nearby when watching videos (I have a hard time buying anything nicer or more expensive) I so enjoy your videos, you are one of my faves!!!
I have to say I actually enjoy meal planning most weeks. I've kept a little notebook for years now to write in each week. The rainbow planner looks adorable. Your meals are fun and creative. Very well done.
I love meal prepping! I try to prepare meals each weekend that we can cook/heat up easily throughout the week for meals. Family of 5...3 teenagers and 2 full-time working parents! :) LOVE your videos!! Thank you for the constant inspiration!
I love meal planning! I didn’t know how useful it was until I watched UA-cam videos. I live with a family of 6 so making big batches and deciding what we’re having for dinner instead of deciding last minute is really helpful. I hate getting home and not knowing what’s for dinner so meal planning is really great. And it keeps the grocery budget lower and we don’t waste as much or go out to eat.
I love meal planning! I plan each week in advance. Dinner meals and then I just do breakfast and lunch ideas. I also help my mom out and meal plan for her. She lives alone and struggles to meal plan so I've been keeping her on track.
The meal planners are really nice with the rainbows. I love watching the weekly plans. I always think one day I will get a week done but only manage a few, and a lot of times rely on what you have for supper and do that the next night lol. I can't tell you how wonderful it makes me feel to see your office space....I am always in that same place and very nice to know not alone with so much stuff to get put away. I do not wear earing's have never been able to however do love them. I very much enjoyed the earing sort. I think that stand is amazing. And you will probably use ones you have not for awhile because you can see them much better. And love the beaded ones :)
I have been meal planning for 30 years and I still love it! I feel I have control over my week and it allows me to make sure that we are all taken care of. It’s how I show my family love
I meal plan every week before I go to the store. That helps me make a list. I look first at what needs to be used up, ask the kids what they want and then look to pinterest , you tube or cook books. I also post my menu weekly so the family knows what we are having!
Meal planning keeps me organized and helps me keep track of what I have on hand. It cuts down on food waste. I learned to meal plan from UA-camrs like you.
I just started hard core meal planning. I have an almost 4 year old and a newborn and I work full time! I’m trying to meal plan for a month for breakfast/lunch/dinner/and snacks to eliminate grocery trips and try to save money and not impulse buy everything! So far it seems to be working and saving so much time since being a busy mom I want to save my time and money for more important things like baby snuggles vs driving 45 minutes to and from Walmart for my pickup order every week!
The rainbow pattern is so you!! It is perfect!! I am not a religious meal planner, but I like to do it! It helps use up the fresh food in the fridge and I do not have to think about what to cook for dinner...so nice. Plus I have a menu board on the wall and the fam bam really likes knowing what is for dinner during the week.
I am also a working mom and two active kids. And while I'm not perfect on meal planning I do feel like the weeks I do go a lot smoother and we don't waste as much food. So it's my goal to do it more routinely. The rainbows are too cute!
I love meal planning! I really got into it a year ago when the pandemic started as a way to be more aware of what I have and cut down needing to go to the store. It also saves me money! I'm not having as many impulse buys and my store finally got grocery pickup at the start of the pandemic which really helps! I ended up buying the misen chef's knife per your recommendation and I love it! Love your videos!
I love meal planning! I do it for 2 weeks at a time. My husband and I work 12 hrs opposite shifts. I usually use my off days to meal prep for him to make it easier for him or make sure I plan simple stuff for him. Especially for days the kids has after school sports. It has been a life saver and makes everything run smoother. I currently use just a note book lol 🤷♀️ I love you videos...they are so inspirational! ❤️
Before having my son, I used to meal plan for two weeks at a time and it used to save me a lot of hassle (of having to think about what to cook every single day) and it also helped lessen wastes. Ever since having my baby (who s now 11mo) I didn't meal plan because every day is so unpredictable. Now that he s grown a bit and am planning to go back to work soon (i m an ICU nurse btw 😊) I hope I can start meal planning again. Your vids are really encouraging & motivating Jen ♥️
Hi Jen! I watch you religiously every week Thank you for all your great content. YES! Fellow working mom here and meal planning is a necessity for our family.
I am also a working mom with two kids. Even though I'm working from home now, I still have to meal plan so that I'm not thinking all day about what to make for dinner! I also think it saves us money by focusing on buying what we will use. Love your videos - I want to be as organized as you when I grow up :)
I love meal planning. I stick to it about 95% of the time but I love having a plan and sticking to it makes life so much easier!!!
I meal plan religiously! I’ve been doing it for the last 10 years or so, the few times I haven’t planned have been miserable! I’ve been eyeing the Carrie Elle meal planners since I’ve been watching your videos (2 years now). Love your channel!
I meal plan every week! Look back at what didn’t get made the week before, look at what we have on hand and make note of what recipes/meals I want to make or the family has requested. Then I make the meal plan and build my grocery list from that. Love watching your channel! Keep up the great work!
Meal planning...I try, and then my retired hubby ambushes me. I love organizing my thoughts and budget with meal planning. YOU REALLY INSPIRE ME❣️
I am so glad I found you. You are such an inspiration.
I meal prep periodically and things go so much smoother when I do.
I plan to make it more of a habit before I start classes this summer.
Thanks for everything!
I have been bingeing your videos lately to de-stress while searching for work after re-locating. I feel inspired to meal plan and prep! Thank you for all you do. I've never done real meal planning, but I want to, and have saved so many recipes and ideas! 💕 Those planners are adorable! Thank you for all your videos, and for keeping us company! Also your dog is so cute! I love it when he makes an appearance!
LOVE the long video! ❤️ We're currently a family of 3, me and my husband and a 16 month old boy with baby #2 arriving end of July and I love to meal plan monthly but then shop weekly. I've tried to make a plan weekly but that just didn't work for me but sitting down once a month to make a plan has worked really well. Sometimes our plans change or we're not in the mood so then I'll have to rearrange but that's how life goes. I plan to make freezer meals and snacks before this baby comes so I might not be planning a whole lot then.
I love to meal prep for the week. Mainly breakfast and lunches. As a first time mom of a 7 month old it definitely helps me eat better during the week when we’re busy and I don’t have much time.
When my kids were young I had very little money for anything so I went week to week buying food. I planned every meal and made treats for the 3 kids. My husband was in the forces and was medically discharged and has suffered from PTSD for the last 39 years. I have gone back to planning meals as I was wasting a lot of food, well feeding my 8 grandkids lol. I love watching your channel, stay safe always xx
Love the rainbow planner!! I have been trying to be better about meal planning the last few months. I had been doing great until my husband has been gone a bunch on business. You have inspired me to be better at meal planning and my family has been impressed!
I love meal planning! At the start of the week I check my fridge and freezer, and then make the plan for the week.
I also have a list of stuff I have in the freezer and pantry, and all of the foods I can make with those. Can't say that I always stick to the plan, but I love planning 😊
I love using meal planner method and how it helps to keep our food wastage low, makes shopping so much easier and allows us to have dinner as a family every week nite ❤️ there’s nothing not to love about meal planning 😄
I always always meal plan!! I’m a stay at home mom to 3 young kids who all have activities and different things during the week. Meal planning is key for us! 🥰
I completely depend on meal planning to stay within my grocery budget! My favorite videos of yours are the grocery haul and meal planning ones! Thanks for all that you do!
I love meal planning and prepping (when I actually do it!!). It’s amazing how much money, time and energy I save when I actually plan ahead. Right now I use whatever notepad I can find, but I would love to get more organized with a dedicated notebook!
Meal planning is my saving grace! It helps keep me from ordering out and less waste also! Love the rainbow!
Hi Jen! As a working Mom and outpatient clinic nurse I appreciate your video’s and find you very inspirational! With that being said, I meal plan weekly because if not dinner will be a disaster for the week. 🙃
I’m new to meal planning, so I don’t do it consistently yet.. but I find that when I take the time to sit down and do it it really makes life so much easier!
I currently live alone due to pandemic myself and himself are both nurses here in Ireland and we have compromised immune systems in both our families I love meal planning I like to know exactly what it is I'm shopping for and what I'm preparing for the next few days either at work or home the only thing I've been consistent with lately is my coffee literally... past few weeks defo flying by the seat of my pants because of that I've been eating complete crap and feel rotten so this weekend I'm trying to get myself back on track.love the content jen and love the meal planner i love meal planning especially crock pot meals now the spring is here I'm looking at new simple recipes. Anything to make me feel healthier and productive if I eat better I feel better.
I plan meals weekly, I shop my pantry and fridge and freezer first, then the store. It really helps me to know what we are having and stay on top of everything. I love the rainbow pattern, what a fun giveaway! Thanks 😊🌈
Hi Jen I have been watching your videos for some time now,just want to say thank you so much,watching your videos are so inspiring it's relaxing& stress free for me dealing with anxiety during this pandemic,meals prep are also great as well for me,so i can try a new different meals as I'm fed of what know growing up,I get alot of ideas now on how to run my home,thank you so much this so helpful,being a career woman & juggling a home is refreshing,cause if u can do it ,all of us can do it too,I hail from a small island in the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago your have a blessed one
Meal planning is a must. It really helps reduce food waste and helps with the stress of trying to figure out what is for dinner
Hi Jen, I'm a 'fly by the seat of my pants' meal planner. However, I would love to start planning for the week ahead to cut down on the last minute 'panic and eat out' syndrome that happens quite regularly at our house. Love watching your videos. Your energy and motivation inspire me to get up and get moving! Thank you!
Work from home fulll time mom / full time virtual teacher of a kindergartener, oh boy!! Could definitely use this planner instead of my spiral notebook (hey gotta do what i gotta do to plan!!) Love the channel. You keep me motivated!!
I meal plan every week. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks! Keeps my grocery bill down as well as reducing our food waste! I love your channel, really looking forward to seeing your cookbook coming out.
I love meal planning. I usually add things to my Walmart pickup cart or my instacart throughout the week and then on the day I order, I finalize my plans for dinners. After I pick up all my groceries I write the dinners that I purchased on our calendar in the kitchen and cross them out as I go
I’m a new mom (baby is about to turn five months old) and meal planning has been so essential during this post-partum period! Helps us save money and ensure we have ingredients for dinners included in our weekly grocery pick up. Planning breakfasts and lunches has become increasingly important as well. Always get so much inspiration from you! ❤️🌈
As a single working mom that was recently diagnosed with digestive health issues, meal planning is a MUST. It gives me the ability to stay organized while ensuring I have the foods I can eat stocked and ready for meals.
Watching your videos has help me get inspired with new and different recipes to try and has helped me a lot when it comes to dinner time. I haven’t been much of a meal planner in the past but have been trying harder to be better at it since it helps immensely when it comes to making meals for my family. I have seen and liked the Carrie Elle meal planners for a while now but haven’t been able to get my hands on one. I always enjoy your videos and love your sense of humor and personality. Keep them videos comin’ girl!
I love meal planing im a chronic disease nurse from Queensland Australia and use it with my patients for healthy lifestyle changes as well in my own life to stay on top of things.
So awesome & thoughtful that you think of your viewers, those meal planners are adorable! I have a family of 9, so meal planning is a must!! 4 of our 7 kids are currently doing virtual school so breakfast and lunch meal planning is a must also!! I currently use my regular planner, but have been wanting to try the meal planner you always talk about. I enjoy meal planning now that I have it down, before it was a struggle! It helps save time and money! Thanks for such amazing content! ❤️🥰
Love all your videos. Thanks for always being real and genuine. I love meal planning and planning my week. Makes me feel a little organized and ready to enjoy the week with my three little girls. 😊
My thoughts on meal planning are that I really need to make it a weekly habit. When I do take the time to meal plan, it gives me a sense of peace knowing that I have dinner planned out for the week. Luv your videos 💜
Fab meal planner! Love the boho rainbow vibe. I am a ride-or-die meal planner, but always leave room for flexibility for leftovers and one take-out/dine-out night weekly. My Sunday meal prep days are integral to meal planning success. Thanks for your fantastic content - just the best.
♥️From a fellow RN!♥️
I love to meal plan! It's only my husband and I, but we both work long hours and he has a time consuming hobby during the summer months where I need to have quick meals figured out so its so helpful. I also hate food waste so I plan leftovers into new meals so nothing goes to waste.
I love these longer videos, you're such an inspiration!