Did you know that about 40% of all food is wasted in America? Waste isn’t only a product of food manufacturing and distribution. American households waste an estimated 46.5 thousand pounds of food a year. That’s equivalent to 50 billion meals and 158 billion dollars in food that’s thrown out. The zero waste movement promotes…
Are you looking for a way to cut this week’s grocery bill? A pantry challenge may seem like the solution. But is it worth it? Maybe not. During a pantry challenge, you plan meals around what you already have on hand instead of making your usual big weekly shopping trip. Then you shop for staples…
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food. But, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner this year, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of cooking a huge feast. You’re not alone– According to a 2019 poll, 51% of the respondents said that hosting a holiday party or dinner…
Do you want to try meal planning but feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? This meal planning guide helps breakdown the basics.. Meal planning is one of the best ways to save time and money on groceries and cooking. It takes a small time investment each week, but you can decide how much…
Do you want to save money on groceries but don’t know where to start? The best way to save time and money is to create a meal plan that takes your schedule, your family’s preferences, and the food that’s available to account. A “done for you” meal plan seems like an easy solution when you…
Do you want your family to eat healthy and to spend less money on food? I’m a Registered Dietitian, so healthy eating is important to me. But so is staying within my food budget (that frees up money to spend on other things!). Healthy meal planning on a budget is possible, but it takes a…
Welcome to Creative Meal Planning! You’re in the right place if you want to get control of your food budget and provide healthy meals for your family. I see overwhelmed families resigned to food shopping and family meals without a plan, but it doesn’t have to be that way. They struggle with getting organized and…