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[@Jen-Chapin]

✨ Join me in the Meal Planning Freedom classroom here ($15 discount!): www.jenchapin.net/offers/APFY2ub6

[@treenaakers9429]

How exciting! I'm all signed up! Give Milo ear scratches for me

[@kimberlydoering9729]

Never been so fast to purchase something! I love your videos, been watching for a few years now, I have that exact meal planning book, LOVE IT. Can't wait to watch the courses and try to save me some mulah$$$ and some time and enegry as a mom of a 4 year old and 2 month old.

[@HannahMattox]

Murphy was standing there looking at us like "don't forget who you loved first" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jen-Chapin]

LOLOL

[@user-je6in5iz9d]

Totally agreed. It is really tuff to eat healthy, exercising and sleeping enough while travelling. I’m in the airline industry and I totally understand you.

[@cd20052007]

Hello Jen, I hope you are having a relaxing start to your weekend. This meal planning course is genius! I work with young adults, specifically international college and university students, who have not been taught the very valuable skills of grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking. I can't tell you how often they complain about the expense of having to buy takeout meals because they wouldn't know where to start planning meals and using a few recipes to keep them on a food budget. This course isn't only helpful to young adults , but to everyone who would like to prepare better than takeout meals and do so in spite of inflated grocery prices. Good luck ! Margaret

[@Jen-Chapin]

Those are all great points! So many don’t learn those skills at home.

[@maryannp4434]

My favorite night of the week is “Fend for your self Friday”

[@robertastubblefield3119]

Thank you for offering this course! I am still watching you and love learning from you and so excited to have a dedicated course as I need the kick to get started again with a structured meal planning course. Love you girl!

[@barbiedoll6530]

Murphy and Milo...Hey Mom's filming...time to show our sweet faces so we get a treat 😂😂. CONGRATULATIONS Jen !!!

[@nightcorelove2626]

Hey Jen, I‘m a 19 year old girl from Munich, Germany and just bought your course. I hope it helps me even more to meal prep and prepare myself to plan out the right meals for my apprenticeship👍☺️

[@Jen-Chapin]

Awesome thank you so much and good luck in your apprenticeship!

[@tarigeorge6122]

Perfect, another video from Jen! Thank you for all the content this week.

[@mtherfnprincess]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 to you and your meal planning course ! Sponsoring your own video is boss level

[@christymorrison3983]

So excited!! This is so much needed!!!

[@kathleenkaufman6007]

Meal planning is life changing. Your meal planning videos encourage me to do so!

[@TerELyn]

Great, great ideas! Thank you!

[@sonjabaker426]

This was a fantastic video, thank you. The course sounds awesome too!

[@ourcountrylife7086]

How exciting!!! Love this 😍😍

[@jennyrieras431]

Excited for this course i know you’ve been wanting to create this for a very long time. I struggle sooooooo much with eating out.

[@thewadsquad]

👏🏻 👏🏻 a meal planning course!! Look at you goooo!! 🎉

[@juliesandoval6601]

No worries, your dogs are 100% excusable and adorable! Great video thank you!

[@kawaiikowai08]

Friday Freezer frenzy = use up all the random bits like fries etc lol ends up being like appetizer plates

[@Jen-Chapin]

I like that!

[@sherrydaugherty6144]

Jen and family have a great weekend have fun thanks from Oklahoma

[@carriehagstrom9777]

Congrats on your course!

[@lindacomer2296]

Just joined. I need this!!!

[@lynningram9171]

Video brought to you by me!! Lol I love to batch cook while switching the meat from week to week. Maybe make a beef casserole, taco meat and spaghetti one week. Next week, chicken fajitas, a chicken and veggie soup, and crock pot meal.

[@westendburrow]

So helpful!!

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I have been doing meal planning for many years now. I also use a dedicated meal planner. I have just begun to look for next years planner.

[@Showtunediva]

Congratulations Jen. I might just have to take your class.❤

[@oliviarucker5013]

These are great tips! I love your outfit and jewelry as well. You look very put together. 😄

[@ShadowCat1321]

I signed up right away!! How cool!! Congratulations!!! I'm so excited!!! I like to do a monthly meal plan, by the way. Doing weekly has made it way too easy to deviate than monthly. I don't adhere to it 100% (I move meals around or we eat out instead sometimes), but it's been easier to stick to that than a weekly one.

[@sjhirst3]

We do "theme nights" for some days. It does help with planning, but we started it because my son with autism needed the routine. We have 4 kids and both work full-time, though I do work from home, which helps. Mondays - Doesn't have a theme, but I usually make something in the crockpot or something really easy because they're busy days for me. I haven't thought of a clever name for it yet. Lol. Tomorrow, I'm making a roast with vegetables kit that was on sale at Walmart with some Walmart bakery croissants. Tuesdays - "Taco Tuesday" (tacos, taco soup, quesadillas, nachos, taco salad, or something similar). For this coming Tuesday, I've planned taco soup with Fritos. I made chicken quesadillas last week with chips and salsa on the side. Wednesdays - It doesn't have a set theme yet. We consider it a random night because it could be anything, but I do make breakfast this night a lot when I can't otherwise figure it out. I might steal your "waffle Wednesday" theme. Lol. Thursdays - "spaghetti Thursday" (some kind of pasta, like spaghetti, ravioli, Alfredo, hamburger helper, even chicken noodle soup, etc.) This Thursday, I'm making a frozen lasagna and garlic bread because it's our anniversary and I won't want to really cook. We're going away the following weekend and can go out then. Friday - "fast food Friday" (some kind of takeout, it's my day off from cooking dinner). Saturday - "pizza Saturday". No alliteration there. Lol. Sunday - sort of themed. I usually do a traditional-ish Sunday dinner type thing (a ham, roast, rotisserie chicken, chicken and dumplings, or something similar) or "sandwich Sunday" or "soup Sunday". Today, I'm making grilled ham and cheese on brioche bread.

[@OKJen98]

Very cool!

[@erinj9642]

Sweet! Looking forward to the course. I do meal plan but there's room for improvement. 😆

[@emmaway7]

I wish I had watched this sooner! signed up as soon as I knew it was out there...lol So excited!

[@katietolliver2844]

This is such great information thank you.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PaulaIsing-xw7ut]

Love your dogs.

[@jill9606]

Okay Murphy standing there watching you from behind cracked me up😂😂 congrats on launching your course!!

[@stacyrussell460]

Me trying to meal plan knowing what my kids like & also knowing what they're tired of... I even try having them help more or asking what meal they'd like me to make.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Happy FriYAY Jen. I try to monthly meal plan and could use some help.

[@Jen-Chapin]

You can do it!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@Jen-Chapin thank you Jen.

[@frairie1003]

It's my first time watching your video and your lovebug at the back just standing still watching you cracked me up! Hahahaha

[@navigodelaney119]

The Paprika app was the ultimate game changer for planning meals and generating a grocery list. It has also replaced my recipe box and most books. 100% customizable, user friendly, and I also use it when cooking.

[@clschaan]

Meal planning is my nemesis, i work through most dinner hours so i have to leave instructions for the husband and prep ( so he doesnt get overwhelmed lol) or use the crockpot or make a freezer meal.

[@hi-du7mk]

Hey ! Loved the video Could you give some advice for teenagers who still live with parents ? , like how to navigate the situation and successfully have a fitness journey ❤

[@nicoleroqueplot9896]

Found you from Frugal Fit Mom! So glad I did!

[@jennifergilsoul551]

Awwww Murphy ❤

[@cathyfeigert5660]

Great video Jen. Best part for me is seeing Murphy! Such a sweet boy. Milo is handsome as well.

[@susanperry4177]

dogs are always welcome!

[@HannahMattox]

💃 Woot for that sponsor! 😍 😉

[@mariabraschi]

Excited to join the course. Meal prep is a life changer and you always provide great ideas and recipes!

[@breeyawnahinton]

When I clicked the video I was wondering what happened to the course you were planning...well here it is. Haha

[@kristamatheson4013]

Do not apologize for the dogs, they are wonderful!

[@AnaLucia262]

I’m so excited! I was hoping you would be launching your own meal planner! A course is just as great 💯

[@Jen-Chapin]

Oh gosh my own planner would be a dream! I need to figure that out hahaha

[@anjieevans3124]

I absolutely love the way Murphy stands there looking at the camera 😂🥰 I want to kiss his gorgeous face!! X

[@MelissaCaitlin]

I recommend She’s In Her Apron’s planner! Every month she has a spread to take your inventory and write meal ideas based on what you already have

[@moniquegoslee3520]

How long do we get access to the class once we sign up?

[@lilybellemommy]

What paper (non meal) planner do you use?

[@suzanneloudamy6246]

I missed the name of the planning book you recommend. Tell me again please

[@NaturallyGourgeous]

Can't find your course anymore I would still like to have it can you post the link please? The link you have pinned does not have a page to register as a new student at least I could not find the page, do you happen to have a customer service line I can call or email?

[@mrs.n.7314]

❤

[@amandaturner5253]

This sounds great! Is it a one tme charge or monthly?

[@Jen-Chapin]

Just one time!

[@olgacooksfrombooks]

Did you already announce the meal planner winners who signed up for the course? Thanks!

[@vanadee1618]

Murphy deserves a treat for leading baby away...lol

[@alicehuang9879]

I need tips on feeding toddlers! How do you get your kids to eat the same food as you?

[@lia-liz2012]

I used to give my son like one Brussel sprout. Little by little and then let them see you snacking on things and they will imitate you!

[@lyndaaguirrenn9630]

Hi Jen, my main problem with meal planning is that when the day comes I don't feel like eating that anymore. Do you have any ideas? I usually have everything ready, I start very good Monday and Tuesday and then everything falls apart 🙃

[@lilybellemommy]

I'm the same way. So I plan 5 meals per week (1 night out and 1 leftover night). I make sure I have all the ingredients for them and I decide the night before which meal I want

[@lyndaaguirrenn9630]

@@lilybellemommy this sounds like a great idea hahah why didn't I think about this before hahaha

[@ShaGemDropper]

I wish I could afford the class.

[@OldCritters]

👍💞

[@sherrylg2006]

I tried to get the course twice. It freezes and doesn’t look like it’s processing. I’ll try again later just in case the charge goes through lol

[@Jen-Chapin]

You can email me at info(at)jen-chapin(dot)com if you keep having issues and I will try to help! :)

[@sherrylg2006]

It went through when I used my card instead of PayPal. Thank you!

[@lia-liz2012]

@@sherrylg2006 I would have to use PayPal so I hope I don't run into issues 😊

[@ciaradavenport2793]

Thank You 💕MAY GOD BLESS YOU & EVERYONE IN JESUS NAME AMEN 💕🙏

[@rheahawko7179]

I try to meal plan but my kids are very picky. They will only eat certain things.

[@vanadee1618]

Murphy was behaving, don't draw him into the noise...lol

[@Jen-Chapin]

I can’t ever do a video without the tap tap tap of doggie feet 🐾 😂❤

[@vanadee1618]

@@Jen-Chapin good company can not be ignored. even if a little distracting.

[@lia-liz2012]

@@Jen-Chapin we don't mind your kids,dogs or husband in your videos at all! So fun 💙

[@LuckSeventy]

Half a video watched and haven’t found anything valuable yet.

[@elissaclark1975]

We are planners but w my schedule there's some night I'm not home til 630 or 930. So my husband cooks and feed the family then I just warm up or take for lumch. These are great ideas and awesome you started this class. Hugs friend Elissa modesto cali @elissa_tc

[@sherrydaugherty6144]

Jen and family have a great weekend have fun thanks from Oklahoma

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you! You too!