Meal Planning Made Simple! Plan With Me For My Family of 12
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- Today I am meal-planning and making a grocery list and bringing you along with me! I plan all of our breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners for the entire month for our family of 12 and it takes me less than 2 hours a month to do so. This usually includes ordering our food that we buy online and pick up. This 1-2 hours a week saves me so much time and sanity for the rest of the month and makes shopping for an entire month at once very easy. Today I am giving you some simple tips and ideas that I use to make it work for us.
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Solo
Sarah
Judah - 16
Belle (Isabelle) - 15
Luka - 13
Micah - 12
Tori (Victory) - 9
Eli - 8
Noelle - 5
Hope - 3
Destiny - 2
Seth - 10 months old
I’m a pen and paper girl! I still bring a shopping list and a pen to the grocery store lol
Same!
Hey Fam!!! I use a pen and paper. If it's not on the list it's not in the cart.💪😄♥️
Me too. I like being able to take a quick glance down at a pad of paper versus having to tap tap tap on the phone.
So do I
Me too. Sometimes I need to note prices or when a sale price ends. Also if my phone is actually charged, I use it to calculate unit prices especially on sale items. Occasionally, the sale price of a size might be per unit higher than the unit price of a different size.
thanks for being a positive outlet during this crazy time. needed this this morning ✨
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Your amazing calm, organized way of approaching your work load is creative and fun! Thank you for sharing your methods and ideas. For certain they help me in so many ways, beyond the just the kitchen ❤
Just wanted to share how I meal prep -
Monday - pasta or one of our new favorite recipes. We alternate.
Tuesday - taco type of recipe (chicken,beef or pork)
Wednesday - my 13 y/o cooks - usually a chicken recipe because he loves chicken.
Thursday- is “new food Thursday” where we pick a recipe out of a cookbook we have & make that
Friday - pizza (is a tradition at this point) we make several types of pizza or go to our favorite pizza place.
Saturday - leftovers
Sunday - leftovers or a “quick meal” think chicken nuggets or another throw in oven meal.
We do breakfast & lunch much like you guys! We are only a family of 3 but with working full time and school how it is it helps! Plus we’re on a budget! :-)
Love your videos!
Sounds great!
There’s a whole planner community on TH-cam and Instagram. Paper planners are still going strong 😉
🤣 those may be my people.
I am a paper planner gal lol!
Yes to the paper calendar people! 🤗
Really! I would love to check some of them out! How are the listed?
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I have like 3 different planners 🤣🤣
I started meal planning with we were all home because of COVID. Granted there was only 3 of us but it definitely made it easier for me. Now that my son has left for college I continue to meal plan for my husband and myself. Makes life easier.
Hello Sarah and Solo and beautiful family, I thoroughly enjoy all your vlogs. Sending you love and God’s blessings in Christ Jesus Amen!
I love your vlog. It reminds me of my grandma and grandpa and how they managed with 13 then 10 kids, in the deep woods of Missouri, without any modern conveniences. But your vlog is like a window into a past I never got to see, thank you for that. ❤️
I love paper planners! I couldn't live without it. And no one else better write in it either! 😂
I still have a planner- I prefer writing stuff down than typing it in my phone.
Yessss...I always go back to it.
Yes me too! I was keeping things in my notes on phone! Then one day went to look for recipe I had in there n it was all cleared out!
All my notes! 😱 I have no idea how they were cleared! So back to the hand written planner! 😁
Kim Shepherd same
I’m a paper girl too.
Paper planner girl here! Just ordered mine for 2021!
Good morning 🌅🌻 everyone!
Hope you all have a blessed day!!
To the people reading this: have a wonderful day and stay safe during these hard times 😷🧤🙏.
Have a cookie to feel better 🍪
So sweet. You too.
May you have the same, for you and your's.
I have no family and I love watching your channel because it makes me feel whole and loved. please keep loving and cherishing your BEAUTIFUL family. Great job Solo and Sarah ❤️
We "only" have two children but planning the meals ahead,saves us a whole lot of money. Love your channel,been binge watching the last couple of days❤
I have three kids and meal planning is so helpful. If it don’t plan then dinner is frozen burritos or cereal, lol
I love technology, but I really LOVE my old paper planning book! 🤷🏻♀️
Sarah, I love when you share your meal planning/shopping as well as your meal prep. Your children are very lucky that you do this. As well they are very good eaters and it shows by how healthy they are! You have a beautiful family! You are all always in my prayers!
I was just going to bed but I’ve seen your notification so I’m watching before I go to bed.
Lots of love from Sydney
Hi in Sydney! Good night!!
Hi to you in Sydney from Adelaide. Hope you are still staying safe. I don’t watch the news, so hope you guys are still going strong over there with no cases arising
I am 28 and still use a planner. I hate using my phone I'm a little more old school on things...I still write checks even for something haha!
Im a planner girl myself. I just love to have it written i also find i remember more if i physically write things down. Plus anyone else can look at it and know whats going on
Pretty good organization!! My mom feed all of us by having similar routines as yours dealing with food prep. She planned our meals for a week at a time. I remember Mom & Dad shopping on Friday nights. We were 9 kids and I realized when I became a Mom that she really knew how to stretch a dollar. We were a one income family. Dad was so appreciative that Mom always kept the house moving forward. Yeah Mom! Loved Dad for loving her.
I’m a planner girl, I’m 60 years old and still want to write it all done! I’m not tech dumb,I have it all and know it all,but, I have a thumb on my right hand that always seems to delete my notes on my phone when I’m holding it,lol....so write write write,plus I also love paper,pretty paper,notebook paper and more,love it....
I really like meal planning, I think is so helpful too! Blessings
Thank You for all you do and for being such a happy and positive person. We all need some normal...not new normal lol I use a planner on my desk as well and shop by the month so I totally get that old school planner! Please keep being your beautiful self.
Ha...I'll try!!
Sarah, there is a lot of people still using paper planners. It’s a HUGE community (business). They have stickers to use on planners, conferences to meet other Planner people and TONS of TH-cam channels (also IG & FB accounts) showing how they plan in their planners. There are several TH-camrs that make their own planners or planner accessories.
I'm one of those weird planner people, I use 5 most days for different parts of my life. I did have an Etsy shop but before the virus, I had gone on vacation and just haven't opened it back up yet, I didn't sell stickers though. It's insane but it keeps me organized lol.
Well....who knew😂
Paper planners are my hobby. Seven kids and no time for a real one! Lol! But stickers and colours and so many things.
I love my paper planner and am part of many planning communities! It’s a stress relief for me and relaxing to decorate my planner with stickers and such🧡
It’s a slippery slope. I just clicked on one video about planning, and now find myself subscribed to MANY planner TH-camrs. BTW, I’m been using a classic size Franklin Planner for years.
I knew you were my lil sister, not just in Christ! I went back to my old school calendar. I love to fill my calendar. The only days we follow strictly are fish on Fridays and special meal Sunday. We have my brother-in-law for Sunday dinner every week. He is a bachelor who suffers with schizophrenia, so I like to make sure he enjoys a great meal.
I forgot to say, I highlight the ones I make, so I know what I have left to make, what I have on hand to make, and if I made too many of one group, and need to skip it next week.
Sounds like a good plan. So nice you have your brother for a meal!
Yesss!!! I need a master list! Sometimes it’s like I forget every recipe we like 😂
Ha...I have to write it down to remember🤣
Glad I’m not the only one! My mind goes blank!! 😂
Kia ora(hello in Māori) from New Zealand 🥰..
Love watching your whanau(family)😍 yous bring so much joy to my youtube binge🥰..
Hi!!
I use a planner EVERY DAY! love the old school planner. I actually use mine for finances/budgeting and keeping track of how much we spend eating out. Its a real eye opener!
So true how keeping track can help!
I was just talking to my husband about doing a monthly grocery shop instead of every week.
Our kids are home for now, and I started an overnight job so we don't need daycare as my husband works shift. Planning and making meals has become so overwhelming and I was mentioning how I watch an awesome family who preps and plans monthly instead. Low and behold today I get on the computer to figure out how to do this, and Sarah has posted a video explaining exactly how.
The lord provides 🙏💚
Thank you so much to your family. God bless you all ♥️
krisharg I love to watch this family! I feel like I’m part of their family! Only have me n my husband home now but I still started meal planning in my hand written planner!
Is so hard sometimes to just even think of something to cook!
Love her organization n their recipes! I even bought some curry powder n ginger powder to try a couple of their recipes!
This is such good advice. I wish I was this organized with one child.
Ha...I've grown into this....one child at a time!
Love this! Very helpful!
Love your videos! 💗Meal planning is the best.
Can you do a video on how you reduce paper/plastic waste in the kitchen? I never see paper towels, napkins, baggies, etc in your hauls. I am trying to reduce, and think some advice from someone with many more kids than I would be great!
Love your planning prep! God bless your family!
Planning your meals saves you time&money .You are very organized. You&Solo have time to to be with your children .
This is very helpful! ❤️thank you!
Brilliant!
I meal plan for a FULL MONTH too!! It is so helpful! Thanks for sharing!
I use paper planners and journals for everything. I get so much satisfaction from marking things off when they are complete!
Oh I so wish I had known this years ago. I was never taught meal planning, it was open the fridge and stare at what was in there and hope that something other than cheese and toast made it to the table. What a great video thank you for taking the time to explain it all.
I like using a "now" and "later" list system to help me prioritize what I need to buy without forgetting any items because I might be low but not out and when money is tight it is helpful.
That was very helpful - thx for sharing !
Thanks, Sarah! Great video! It’s just me and hubby, and meal planning makes my life easier!
Super helpful and encouraging- thanks!
I work at Walmart, in the online grocery department, and I place an order once a month as well! It's so nice, and I do enjoy the suggested items that you've already bought!
This was so helpful.Thank you Sarah.Now to make my plan for hubby and I.🥰
Planners are awesome. Use one for food and one for curriculum 🥰🙏
Another great video!
Planners are life!!
We’ve adopted this method and it is SO HELPFUL!
Love these kinds of videos. Such a smart way to meal plan.
I run a home daycare I couldn't live with out my old school planner
That's great!!😊
Great suggestions for making meal planning easy. I am going to try this too. Thanks Sarah for sharing!
I still have the old Franklin Planner and I love it! My husband prints new calendar pages for me each year since I am not even sure I could buy them anymore and they were expensive. I meal plan very much like you but on a wall calendar. I started that when the kids were still home because of the what's for supper question. They could check for themselves. We are empty nesters now after raising a houseful and it is certainly a learning curve from the massive amounts of food I used to cook.
We use our chalk board at times too. I got tired of being asked what was for breakfast, lunch and snack so I just put it on the board. Love the idea!
Yes I adore the Franklin planner. I'm a pen and paper person. I just love writing things down so I have an actual planner and then I also back it up with notes on my cell phone
Afternoon Sarah and family , thanks I will start planning as well .😍😍😍
I'm an old school paper planner girl! My personal schedule and our family meal plan....☺️
I plan meals for the month, but really love getting into the stores each week to shop mark downs and sales. I save so much money that way!
Love your huge monthly haul, can't wait 🙌
I've seen you do this before but maybe I missed the way you use your planner for it. That's huge for me. I'm so inspired thank you
Thank you for sharing how you meal plan very helpful!! Hope you a blessed day!!!
This is so full of great ideas, Sarah. I especially loved seeing how you plan for the month. We are (mostly) vegan in our house, so I am going to try it out not with meats as the categories but with types of dishes, e.g., pizza, soups, noodles, etc. I love the tip, though, and I can't wait to try it! I love your channel!
Thank you 😊
Loveeeeeeeee this!!! ❤️
I love the planning so far ahead,I also shopped that way when my 4 kids were growing up ❤️🙏thanks
I really like how organized you are! It makes life so much easier.
I love how you organize each meal, great idea! I must try this for my family.
Yes thank you for sharing ❤❤
Pre-coffee here, I thought, "Huh, wonder what Non-bread is? Maybe can't get it here in Canada..." LOL Love your step-by-step instructions!
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I was like non pizza.non???
Oh naan😆
I believe she is talking about Nan bread. I buy it all the time.
I didn’t understand it either in the first second haha I thought “no bread” is a low carb bread or sth 😄
Its naan bread and yes we can get it here in canada i buy it all the time. Its flat and is an indian version of the greek pita bread. Its so good
Great tips & tricks. 😃 We/I make a weekly menu 🛒 it’s so helpful when life is busy with children and other activities. So thankful for the crock pot for sure. Yay to you Sarah for keeping your family healthy & house running
High-5 to All busy moms out there! 🤚🏽
Love your system! We’re a family of four and I shop very much the same. It’s a great way to be frugal without feeling deprived. And it’s a great way to make sure nothing goes to waste! About a year ago I started your method of having a week about every two months where we empty out the fridge and pantry before shopping. I love it! ❤️
Love all the great ideas you give. Got to put a grocery app on my phone. Thanks
So helpful! Thanks!
So simple, but very helpful! Thank you for this! I definitely consider you a TH-cam mentor of mine ❤️ thank you for being that for the newer moms!
I’m old fashioned and write out our meals on dollar tree planner. So simple
I have a notebook planner also for day by day - to do - things I have to do. It's the only thing that keeps me on my track and not feeling chaos around me. And I love writing so for me it's ideal the planner
On good shopping trips I organize my list based on the store....glad I'm not the only one who enjoys being super organized. Not that I ALWAYS am but it makes my heart happy when I am. I ONLY use a paper planners and paper to make my to do list. Low tech. for those kinds of things is my happy place haha. I love watching your videos, you seem so real and down to earth.
You are not alone!!! Paper planning is the only way I can do it!
A planner is the best. I buy it plus three calendars to keep in a purse, work bad, and backup. Forget the phone gadgets (speaking for myself). Pen to paper luv💕. I'm learning so many bulk tip even for my family of five. Thank you.
YES!!! Paper... I mean plan. Schedule. Now teach & needs & errands in 1 planned I carry... It kinda gives me a mom thing to do & take my mind off... STUFF. TFS
Wow! That’s a huge job . . . . meal planning! My hat off to you. Blessings!
I love love love paper planners! Glad I’m not the only one :)
I still use my planner. I enjoy the process of writing it out and thinking it through on paper.
This is so helpful thank you!
I still have a planner yessssssss, I'm thankful the world still makes them . It would be no different than having a calendar on your wall and you just simply use that to Mark docker's appointments only you're just filling up for everyday of the week. Thank you so much you're amazing you make my day every single day.
I love online shopping. Best thing ever!
I am mealplanning and mealprepping to. Helps so mutch when I have a lot to do.
Ur meal plan idea is cool
Really good tips. Your videos always put me in a good head space to start my day. Thank you
You should make Scandinavian and european food as well 😊 Norweigian salmon, swedish Meat balls etc😊 i have triwd some of Solos African dishes - so good 😊 i would love it if you share more of them 😊
Thank you for so many “aha” moments during this video. For some reason the format you present things in makes so much sense to me and inspires me to do better. If Sarah can do it with 10 kids, surely I can do it with 2! Thank you Sarah and Solo! ❤️❤️
I’m old school I have a calendar that I write everything on it’s a visual thing for me. Love your channel and watching it grow❤️
Thank you so. Much l was waiting for that video for ages 🙈😌❤️🌹
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I love planners. I need to write stuff down for it to stick in my brain! :)
I use a planner for my budgeting I have a huge one! I love it!
Thank you for than video!! I have been struggling with cooking/groceries/planning and prepping lately. This was absolutely brilliant and exactly what I needed!!! You are my fav Sarah!!
I love meal planning! I have never done grocery pick up and I am really considering it. Great video!
I meal plan like you Sarah and use a monthly planner as well. I’m so happy to hear that you also get bored with eating the same things!
I love this because I’ve been watching you for a while and I know your just a regular mom and if you can do this I have hope for me lol !! Thanks Sara !
Awesome tips! I try to meal plan also. Very inspiring thanks
I always have and always will use my paper planner!