Planned, Prepped, and Productive: Real Food Cooking for Busy Moms
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsLearn the ins and outs of meal planning, meal prepping, and cooking to make homemade meals a reality for your family and end the cycle of overwhelm spurred by nagging question of "what's for dinner?"
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How to shift meal planning and prep from summer to the school year
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBMeal planning and meal prep are tools, not solutions. Learn how I use these tools differently at different seasons in my life in a behind the curtains look at how I'm transitioning from summer meal prep to the school year. Announcement: The planned, prepped, and productive podcast will be going on a hiatus until further notice. See resources below for how to keep up with planned prepped and productive while the podcast is away. Resources:Summer Lunch Menu Meal prep in minutes course (get n...
My favorite high protein snacks (from a mom and dietitian!)
July 29, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWant to up your protein with out eating copious amounts of chicken breast? Look no further!Listen in as I go through my favorite ways to up protein throughout my day! Resources: Ultra-filtered milkAbbey's kitchen whipped egg white oatmealBuilt bars (puffs)Cottage Cheese DipsProtein PowderProtein recommendationsSkinny Dipped Almonds
How to store produce so it lasts forever
July 15, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBPlease tell me I'm not the only one who ends the week by throwing away too much sad wilty produce? I have gone so far as to avoid planning certain dishes because I know the produce won't last long enough to actually make them. I decided it was time to learn how to *actually* take care of and store produce, and the results have been astounding! Listen to the episode to save your produce from certain death today ;)Resources: How to store tomatoesHow to store celery
Top 10 no-cook meals for sumer
June 17, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBCooking in the summer is a drag, no one wants to do it! Listen in to this week's episode where I share my favorite recipes that don't require you to turn on the oven, stove, and in most cases even the microwave! Link to Recipes: Charcuterie boards Rotisserie chicken ranch wraps Sushi bowls Ceviche tostadas Turkey BLTS Caprese sandwich Rotisserie chicken cobb salad Italian sub sandwich Rotisserie chicken cucumber avocado salad Black bean corn and rice salad
Top 10 no-cook meals for summer
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBCooking in the summer is a drag, no one wants to do it! Listen in to this week's episode where I share my favorite recipes that don't require you to turn on the oven, stove, and in most cases even the microwave!Link to Recipes: Charcuterie boardsRotisserie chicken ranch wrapsSushi bowlsCeviche tostadasTurkey BLTSCaprese sandwichRotisserie chicken cobb saladItalian sub sandwichRotisserie chicken cucumber avocado saladBlack bean corn and rice salad
What I learned from giving my kitchen the home edit
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBI've been drooling over the home edit's projects for two years now, and it was finally time to do it myself! I gave my kitchen the home edit and I'm here to tell you all about what I learned, what was worth it, what wasn't necessary, the whole shebang! Resources: Everything large binEverything narrow binThe bathroom editStacking produce binsClear egg containersDish pansThe Home Edit BookBetter Homes and Gardens pantry containers
Using family rhythms to find more peace and productivity
June 03, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBInstead of feeling overwhelmed by a crazy to-do list, why not learn to take advantage of the family rhythms that you already have to perfect your days and find more peace and productivity. Family Rhythms 101: Improve productivity and find more peaceDo you ever feel like you are drowning under your to-do list (please say you are raising your hand, because I know I am!)How many of the things on your list are things that you actually find yourself doing time and time again. What if you started ...
Top mealtime lessons from the last 100 episodes
May 20, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBTop 10 mealtime tips from the planned, prepped, and productive podcastMeal prep isn't just for dieting (and there's lots of different types) -Meal prep is a tool to save your sanity, and while it can also help you maintain a specific diet it's about so much more than that! You also don't have to stick to matchy matchy containers of chicken and broccoli, anything you can cook you can meal prep to save your sanity! Other episodes that talk about meal prepTypes of meal prepHow meal planning and ...
Why you hate cooking and what you can do about it
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThere are a lot of reasons you may feel like you might hate cooking, and while everyone is entitled to their opinion, changing your mindset or finding solutions for this chore that is likely going to be a part of your life, well, forever will likely serve you better than complaining. Listen on for 10 reasons you might hate cooking, and what you can do about it. This episode was based on this article from scary mommy. Resources: How to feed your whole family the same mealHow to manage leftovers
Getting started with mindful eating with Sallyanne Pisk of eating for you
April 22, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBEver wonder why it's so hard to change your eating habits? It seems like no matter the reason, no matter the solution, that you always end up back where you started. All of the conflicting information out there about "how to do it" just makes it harder! In this episode of the podcast I'm welcoming dietitian Sallyanne Pisk to talk about her revolutionary way of eating in the way that will be just right for you. We'll talk about all of the reasons why we eat, and how the reasons we eat play a ...
Items you need for a well-stocked kitchen
April 08, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBDo you feel like your kitchen is stuffed to the brim, and yet somehow you don't have what you need when you need it? Let's chat about what you actually need in a well-stocked kitchen, what you don't, and what the best versions of items you do need are so you can stock it well once and for all and then forget about it! Link to shownotes:
Insider Secrets from a chef's kitchen with Chef Dennis
March 26, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis episode was such a treat for me, and I hope it will be for you too! Chef Dennis is charming, and knowledgeable and is here to share some tips and secrets he learned in the industry as a professional chef to help our home kitchens feel just a little bit less daunting. Inside this episode you'll learn: How Chef Dennis went from a professional chef to a successful food blogger, and what he learned along the wayAbout the unique program Dennis created when he worked for an all-girl's catholi...
10 Signs your kitchen needs a declutter
March 11, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIs dinnertime dread hitting you hard?? You may be in need of a good declutter session! Often the REAL reason we don't want to cook is the mess that comes before/during/or after. Learning to manage your stuff in your kitchen will make kitchen so much less of a chore.
Creating family mealtime solutions that work with Alyssa Wolff
February 25, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBManaging family meals can be difficult with so many different moving parts. This week on the podcast I'm welcoming a guestwho wants to help us simplify the process with simple family mealtime solutions that work. This week's episode of the planned, prepped, and productive podcast is all about creating family mealtime solutions that work. As a mom of 5 kids and an introvert, Alyssa knows a thing or two about how to make simple meals happen while still allowing mom time to recharge, as well as...
Meal Prep shortcuts I'm taking to get me through the newborn phase
February 11, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBCulture's expectations of women are often that we can (and should) do all the things all the time. But we know that's unrealistic, and that it would be much better to take a "some" approach instead of all or nothing. One of the hardest times to maintain our normal standards is when we are adjusting to a new baby in the house. In this episode I'm outlining some of the ways I'm using grocery store shortcuts to make homemade-ish meals through this transition. Resources: Shredded Chicken
Insider Secrets to Healthier Family Meals
January 28, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBDig into this exciting interview with Laura Fuentes with me! We're talking all things family meals from how to logistically make family meals happen, to how to handle it when your kids aren't liking the changes. Top Insights from this episode:>The difference between traditional meal prep and family meal prep >Why meal prep is so useful for families>How to handle it when your kid refuses dinner>The mindset shifts to help you handle picky eatingLaura Fuentes is the creator of MOMables, where ...
2 secrets to creating habits that stick using a planner
January 14, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBLast week we learned all about why a planner is so effective for habit change. This week we dive into how, learn my 2 -step system for creating any habit using your planner in this week's episode of the planned, prepped, and productive podcast. Link to shownotes
5 ways using a planner will help you actually achieve your goals
December 31, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBFind out how using a planner will help you actually stick to those new year's resolutions! Want to learn more about habits and goals? Check out this episodes!Why changing your habits is more effective than setting goalsKeystone habits
Freezing and storing holiday treats for later
December 03, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHoliday treats are fun, but can have you feeling overloaded with sugar. You'd hate to throw away all that goodness though, so how can you enjoy them in moderation? In this episode you'll learn how to freeze or otherwise store your holiday treats so you can enjoy them in the months after Christmas instead of all at once!
5 things on my grocery list every week
October 15, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBRoutine is KEY when it comes to making an effective meal planning system. Find out what my 5 go-tos are each week, how I use them, and how YOU can use them. More importantly, learn how to find your own go-tos to make meal planning and prep easier and more routine. Resources: Staples Meal Prep in minutes Mini Course
4 soups to meal prep & freeze this Fall
October 01, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBForget pumpkin spice, it's soup season! Listen in for 4 soups you can meal prep this fall with tips and tricks and recipes to enjoy your fall bounty in wonderful bowls of comfort! Resources: Restaurant ContainersSouper CubesChicken and Wild Rice SoupButternut squash soupSweet Potato Lentil Chili (Enjoy my very early food blogging photos on this one ;))Freezer Sweet PotatoesMinestrone
How to master mom life in 2 hours/week or less with planning sessions
September 17, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWant to feel more peace and *actually* accomplish your mom tasks? Learn to master planning sessions! Listen in to learn what exactly they are and how to make them effective and watch as you accomplish so much more with your weeks! Resources: PlannersBlock SchedulingHow to preserve your fall harvest
Is meal prep just about weight loss?
September 03, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe weight loss industry LOVES meal prep, and for good reason, but what if you just want to get healthy NOT lose weight? It meal prep for you! Listen to find out! Resources: Steve Jobs IphoneBalanced MealsEmotional EatingDecision Fatigue
Why peaceful moms minimize information overload
August 06, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBJoin me as I describe my struggle with information overload and the effect that had on my peace as a mother and individual. Resources: Digital MinimalismEssentialism
How and why you should create a food philosophy
July 29, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBA food philosophy is a wonderful tool to help you get clarity on how you feel about food and to help your beliefs guide your decisions about food in your home, making food choices so much easier! Read on for more on how and why you might want to try it! The planned prepped and productive food philosophyWe believe that all Foods FitWe believe that a healthy diet is made up of a sum of it's components and not any one individual food. Because of this we understand that no one food can break the...
10 expectations about cooking or mealtime that are making you miserable
July 16, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBMealtime is a huge source of stress for many families, but sometimes a little shift of expectations can be all you need to make the experience so much better! Listen on for 10 expectations that might be causing you to feel stressed and overwhelmed about dinnertime that you can totally just let go of. Resources: Expectations of kids at mealtimes based on age
5 secrets to super fast meal prep sessions
July 02, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBLink to purchase the Meal Prep in Minutes Course! Introductory price of $27!!!Meal Prep in Minutes CourseMeal prep can be a huge timesaver, or a time-suck if you aren't careful. As a mom, I KNOW you don't have 4 hours on a Sunday to dedicate to the inspirational but, ahem, freaking unrealistic #mealprepsunday movement. Don't worry about it, you can still hop on the meal prep movement train. Start out with these 5 secrets to super-fast meal prep! Then purchase the Meal Prep in Minutes course w...
Sanity saving kid's summer lunch & snack plan of attack
June 18, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBFeeding kids in summer is a whole new beast.I don't know if it's boredom, or heat, or simply having the kids home 24/7 but 1 week in I knew I couldn't handle it without some serious strategy. I figured if I was struggling, you all might be too so I created a steal-able lunch and snack prep plan for kids to put feeding your kids on autopilot this summer (and let me tell you, it's been LIFE-CHANGING)Because I know you're a smart mom, I know that you definitely want to get your hands on this pla...
Meal Prep Food Safety: 101
June 04, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBPreparing, serving and storing food safely isn't the most fun or attractive part of meal prep, but it is one of the most important! Dig into guidelines, FAQ, and how to implement it all without making your head spin so you have the confidence to meal prep! Also, the meal prep in minutes mini course will launch June 30! Hop on the waitlist here so you don't miss it! See how I prep a week's worth of dinner's and try it yourself for a week all for less than a day of takeout! Resources: Temperatu...
Sharing Family Responsibilities for greater peace at home with Kyle Spackman
May 21, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBSharing responsibilities in the home can be a loaded topic. We all have our pre-conceived notions of what our jobs "should" be where in reality our roles are ever-changing as our families grow and change. Join my husband, Kyle Spackman and I as we attempt to uncover how our views about family responsibilities and roles have shifted over time and how we attempt to keep the peace in our home while both feeling like our needs are being met.
Sharing Family Responsibilities for greater peace at home with Kyle Spackman
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBSharing responsibilities in the home can be a loaded topic. We all have our pre-conceived notions of what our jobs "should" be where in reality our roles are ever-changing as our families grow and change. Join my husband, Kyle Spackman and I as we attempt to uncover how our views about family responsibilities and roles have shifted over time and how we attempt to keep the peace in our home while both feeling like our needs are being met.
Surviving in Survival Mode (until you can thrive again)
May 07, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBYou go to bed completely exhausted again, crusty dishes fill the sink you can't remember your last shower and your pretty sure you can't take another day. Survival Mode as moms happens to the best of us, and while it's definitely not an ideal place to be there are some things to consider that may at the very least make you feel better until you are thriving again. Listen on for 5 truths for surviving better when you're in survival mode.
Simple habits for becoming a cleaner cook
April 30, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBYa know what most moms hate the very most about cooking?All of the clean-up! And no wonder, it's stressful as heck to put together a meal only to have another hour of clean-up while trying to get kids to bed and do all the other mom things left for the day while you're done and exhausted from a day of hard work. The good news is, there are some simple habits that will take you from a messy cook to a clean cook in no time. It's about cleaning smarter not harder my friends. Give this episode a...
Meal Prep Frozen Pizza: 3 Ways!
April 23, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MBWhy is it that convenience food is so enticing. We all know it's not because it tastes amazing...it's because it's so, well, convenient.In this episode we'll talk about how to make homemade pizza as convenient as your favorite frozen pizza...3 different ways!
How to cook meat: A crash course for beginners
April 16, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe first time I cooked meat I literally felt like the ground beef might actually come back alive and attack me with the way it seemed to menacingly stare at me. Luckily the process wasn't so hard (after some friendly advice from my mom #momsarethebest).But what if you ARE the mom, and cooking meat is still super intimidating? There's a lot to know, but there's some quick rules of thumb that will make it easy! Listen on for a crash course on cooking just about any kind of meat you can think o...
How to handle holiday leftovers like a pro
April 09, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBThe holidays are fun, but dealing with all the food after can be a pain! Find out the three-step system for handling holiday leftovers like a pro in this episode of the podcast to take care of your leftovers safely and in a way that they'll actually get eaten! You may also be interested in: How to prepare, freeze, thaw, and reheat meal prep so it tastes amazing
Family mealtime strategies for beginners
April 02, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBYou KNOW that meal planning and meal prep would help you immense you, but you're just super overwhelmed about where to start. Well this episode is for you my friends. Find out the simplest ways to start that will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Sign up to get the 4 pillars of successful family meals guide: https://www.callmebetty.com/4-secrets-subscribe/Sign up for the master mealtime course waitlist:https://www.callmebetty.com/waitlist/Link to the shownotes: https://www.callmebetty....
Purpose in Productivity
March 26, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBProductivity is touted as a huge badge of honor, but for what purpose? Finding purpose of productivity will help you use it as a tool instead of a goal in and of itself. Learn six facts about productivity that will help you put things in perspective and use productivity as a tool.
Vegan Meal Planning and Meal Prep
March 19, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBCooking can feel stressful enough, but make it vegan and suddenly there's so many options and unfamiliar choices that it can be overwhelming. Don't get overwhelmed, instead learn from this week's guest on the podcast Brigitte Gemme. During this episode of the podcast we'll cover loads of exciting topics about vegan cooking including: Meal prepping veggies and preserving them so they taste great whenever you get to themHow to ease family members in who are hesitant about plant-based eating (in...
The best electronic planning tools for moms
March 12, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBFor me, a paper planner for a mom is a irreplaceable. But that doesn't mean there isn't room for some awesome electronic planning tools as well. Listen to this episode to figure out which electronic planning tools help me keep all my "mom hats" (and head) on straight! Link to shownotes
What to look for in a paper planner
March 05, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBBefore you can master meal planning and meal prep, you've gotta master "life planning" and to do that you're going to need a planner. But with so many planners out there on the market, how do you choose one that will be right for you? In this episode I'll be sharing 6 questions to ask yourself to help you choose the planner that will fit seamlessly into your life and help you get yourself organized! Link to shownotes
Why Nutrition is so confusing
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDo you want to make better food and health choices, but feel frustrated because nutrition is so confusing! I've been there, and I'm a dietitian. It's so hard to know the right choices to make to give us the best chance at a long, healthy, happy life, but I promise it's not as hard as it seems. Find out why nutrition is so confusing and then use that information to become a good judge of nutrition information and learn to make nutrition choices with confidence! Inside this episode we'll dig ...
Mental Health in the Kitchen
February 19, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDo you feel like your responsibilities feeding yourself and feeding your family 3 square meals a day plus snacks brings out all of your worst negative feelings? You're not alone...there's a lot of resentment from moms about their kitchen responsibilities. But...did you know that the way you think about the kitchen has a direct effect on how you FEEL while you are in the kitchen? Yup, mental health in the kitchen is a thing and we're here to talk about it today! The cool thing about your men...
Make-ahead cinnamon rolls 4 ways! (so you get to sleep in)
February 12, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBI don't think there are many people that would turn down a piping hot cinnamon roll, do you? But making them at the crack of dawn so you can enjoy them for brunch or breakfast? That's a drag for sure! That's why I tested 4 different methods for making cinnamon rolls ahead of time so you can have the best of both worlds. Listen on to find out HOW you can do it and which method will be the very best!Link to recipe: Make-Ahead Cinnamon Rolls 4 ways!
How to meal prep teriyaki meatball stir-fry
February 05, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBLet's do a deep-dive into how to meal-prep a recipe, shall we? Any recipe can be meal-prepped in some way....and that my friends can save you loads of time when it comes to dinner-time and is the key to making you a meal-time master. Follow along with this episode where I'll tell you exactly how I meal prep this teriyaki meatball stir-fry to fit into my busy life. Want to make it yourself? You can find the recipe right here! Recipe: Teriyaki Meatball Stir-fry
4 secrets to mastering mealtime
January 30, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBEver feel like there's something you're missing when it comes to meal time? Maybe it feels like you spend three times as long cooking as you plan on, or that the clean-up just never ends and it's not worth it. You've probably tried things to make it better, but in the end you're still as frustrated and burned out as ever from feeding your family. Well my friend, you are most definitely not alone. I've been there! Making meals every single night while simultaneously doing all of the ot...
4 secrets to mastering mealtime
January 30, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBEver feel like there's something you're missing when it comes to meal time? Maybe it feels like you spend three times as long cooking as you plan on, or that the clean-up just never ends and it's not worth it. You've probably tried things to make it better, but in the end you're still as frustrated and burned out as ever from feeding your family. Well my friend, you are most definitely not alone. I've been there! Making meals every single night while simultaneously doing all of the other "mo...
5 things to do to make your healthy eating habits stick
January 22, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBSo you want to change your diet. You don't want to fail (again)...so what are you going to do? You know that doing the same thing and expecting different results is completely crazy talk, right? So what if this time you try something, different. Not something harder, just different. Listen now to find out the 5 ways you can make your healthy eating habits stick, like for good this time. Resources: Keystone Habits EpisodeHow to get in the right mindset to make dinner GET THE FEEDING YOUR FAMI...
The best hacks to meal plan & prep for a road trip
January 15, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBToday I want to welcome my amazing guest, Catherine Ryan Gregory of to and fro fam. Catherine is a family travel expert, and let me tell you, she definitely taught me a thing or to about meal prep & planning and made me more excited to travel with my young kids in the future. Catherine shares travel hacks and kid-friendly destinations to de-stress family travel. She founded the family travel website To & Fro Fam and is the author of Virtual Travel Activities for Kids and Road Trip Games...
The best hacks to meal plan & prep for a road trip
January 15, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBToday I want to welcome my amazing guest, Catherine Ryan Gregory of to and fro fam. Catherine is a family travel expert, and let me tell you, she definitely taught me a thing or to about meal prep & planning and made me more excited to travel with my young kids in the future. Catherine shares travel hacks and kid-friendly destinations to de-stress family travel. She founded the family travel website To & Fro Fam and is the author of Virtual Travel Activities for Kids and Road Trip Games & Ac...