#14: Simplifying Your Dinner Meal Routine and Reduce the Planning Stress

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Moms find making a perfect dinner plan challenging, especially when kids' activities are involved, leading to stress. However, sometimes, we stress ourselves so much with things within our control. Simple things like what and when to eat are within everyone’s control. We can control how long it takes us to get dinner on the table and get help when we are out. That might mean a shift in how we approach and think about dinner. So, if you feel as if you are in a season where there are a lot of obligations or running around at the end of the day, and you are looking for dinner to be the most minor stressful thing you have to do, this episode has great tips for you.In this episode, we discuss the insights of making your dinner meal less stressful, even when your evening is busy with kid’s activities. You will learn how to do dinner, how to restructure it, and when you lean into convenience. Whether you are just looking for the best dinner dishes, proteins, carbs, or good fats, this episode has ideas that can make all the difference in your dinner planning. Tune in!Key Highlights from the Show[00:01] Intro and what’s in for you into today’s episode[00:44] Stressful things that are within our control [02:13] How different age groups approach planning dinner for the family[08:13] Why you need to change your standards around dinner meals[14:25] Remove dinner stresses by listening to what your kids want[16:57] Dinner meal preps without kids in the equation[27:41] Protein ideas for your dinner[29:34] Carbs categories and fat ideas to incorporate into your dinner[36:05] Wrap-up and end of the showNotable Quotes We can control how long it takes us to get dinner on the table and get help when we are out. - (00:50)Part of meal preparation is also thinking about when you need the food on the table. - (03:09).In chicken meat, the lighter the meat is, the higher the protein. The darker it gets, the more it has a higher fat count. - (27:52)Potatoes, especially red potatoes, are among the most satiating foods. - (32:48).Resources MentionedSave a Seat on Meal Prep Training Event: https://www.angiesmethod.com/egkellymealprepLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices