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

By: Blaga Goertzen | Podcast Host | Meal Planning Coach & Strategist
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  • 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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  • Episode 120 Weekly Meal Plan and Christmas Prep Ideas

    Episode 120 Weekly Meal Plan and Christmas Prep Ideas
    Dec 22 2024

    Hey, hey beautiful Mamas,

    Welcome to a very merry episode of Meal Planning for Busy Moms! With Christmas just days away, I’ve got a festive and practical weekly meal plan to take you from Christmas Eve all the way through the “in-between” week before New Year’s. Whether you’re planning a traditional Christmas dinner or looking for quick, healthy meals to keep everyone happy and fed, this episode has you covered.

    We’ll also dive into my top tips for managing your holiday meal prep so you can spend more time making memories and less time stressing in the kitchen. And don’t worry—if you still need inspiration for your Christmas menu, I’ll point you to my Thanksgiving episodes packed with ideas for turkey and ham feasts.

    Plus, I’m sharing some exciting news for 2025: starting in the new year, Meal Planning for Busy Moms will streamline to one episode every Sunday, giving you everything you need to master meal planning and tackle the “What’s for dinner?” question with ease.

    This Week’s Meal Plan:

    Monday: Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Tuesday (Christmas Eve): Charcuterie Board & Appetizers

    Wednesday (Christmas Day): The Big Feast (Turkey or Ham)

    Thursday: Leftover Turkey Cranberry Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries

    Friday: Instant Pot Beef Chili

    Saturday: Build Your Own Pizza (or order takeout)

    Sunday: Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    1. How to plan and prep for a stress-free Christmas dinner.
    2. Tips for making the most of Christmas leftovers.
    3. A festive weekly meal plan to carry you through the week after Christmas.
    4. Why simplifying your menu and delegating tasks is a game-changer.
    5. Exciting updates for the podcast in 2025!

    Get My Book: Meal Prep Made Simple on Amazon by Blaga Goertzen

    Thanksgiving Episodes for Christmas Inspiration:

    Turkey Menu Ideas (Episode from October)

    Ham Menu Ideas (Episode from November)

    Become an Insider: Sign up here to get all recipe links delivered straight to your inbox!

    Join the Community: What’s for Dinner Mama’s Facebook Group

    Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Be sure to join me next Sunday for more meal planning magic as we kick off 2025. Be blessed, my friends!

    xx Blaga
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    7 mins
  • Episode 118 Weekly Meal Plan and Overnight French Toast For Christmas Morning

    Episode 118 Weekly Meal Plan and Overnight French Toast For Christmas Morning
    Dec 15 2024

    Welcome to Episode 118 of Meal Planning for Busy Moms!

    The holiday season is here, and with all the chaos, who has time to think about dinner? Don’t worry, Busy Mamas—I’ve got you covered! This week, we’re diving into a festive, family-friendly meal plan that’s quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious. Plus, I’m sharing a special recipe for Overnight French Toast that will make your Christmas morning stress-free and magical.

    In this episode, I’ll be covering:

    A 7-day meal plan featuring comforting favorites like Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken, Beef Tacos, and Cheesy Ham & Rice Casserole.

    A fun and relatable holiday story about how I learned to simplify Christmas morning.

    Step-by-step instructions for the ultimate Overnight French Toast recipe that you can make ahead of time.

    How to join our What’s for Dinner Mamas Facebook group to connect with a community of meal-planning moms.

    Why you need to grab my book, Meal Prep Made Simple, to streamline your holiday season.

    This Week’s Meal Plan, Here’s what’s on the menu:

    Monday: Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken with Veggies

    Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie

    Wednesday: Beef Tacos

    Thursday: Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato Soup with Veggies and Dip

    Friday: Beef Dip with Caesar Salad

    Saturday: Cheesy Ham and Rice Casserole

    Sunday: Cream of Cauliflower Soup

    Featured Recipe: Overnight French Toast

    Make Christmas morning extra special with this easy, make-ahead recipe. Prep it the night before and enjoy a warm, delicious breakfast without the stress.

    Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are shared in the episode. Don’t miss it!

    Get all the recipe links sent right to your inbox by becoming an insider here.

    Resources and Links Mentioned

    Get the Book Meal Prep Made Simple – Your Guide to Stress-free Meal Planning, especially during the holiday season. You can buy it on Amazon here.

    Join the Facebook Group: What’s for Dinner Mamas – Connect with a community of moms sharing tips, tricks, and inspiration here.

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    Share this episode with your friends or family who could use a little holiday meal-planning help!

    Thanks for tuning in, Beautiful Mamas! Wishing you a blessed and beautiful week. See you Wednesday for more meal-planning inspiration!

    xx Blaga
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    7 mins
  • Episode 117 Effortless Elegance: Festive Meal Planning for a Fancy Feel with Minimal Work

    Episode 117 Effortless Elegance: Festive Meal Planning for a Fancy Feel with Minimal Work
    Dec 12 2024
    6 mins

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