Plan With Me | Meal Planning & Grocery Haul (+ new Paula's Choice!)

[@adine1951]

I don't know how your Saturdays look like, or if you have a farmers market available to you, but every Saturday morning I shop at my local farmers market (San Diego) and I go with a blank mind just picking up what's seasonal and what looks good. I even bargain a little bit and get good discounts! 😉 doing this "forces" me to meal plan. I come home with all this fresh organic produce and while I'm putting it away I start planing what I'll cook with all of it! It has work great for me, and I refuse to let my fruits and veggies go to waste, so we end up eating all of it and feeling great!

[@DonnaBorooah]

Hi Ashley, my tip for meal planning is to write an inventory list of what you already have (pantry and fresh foods), what you're planning on buying, and what you want to eat. From there you can create a plan of what you will have to buy and how much. This really helped me when I was a student who did not have that much freezer space and was trying to eat minimally processed foods. I saved money this way because there was little waste.

[@postiecat8]

Can't wait to see the Paulas blush and lip gloss on you. I love that she just keeps coming out with new stuff all the time.

[@essierose7202]

OMG thank you for showing us the PC products! SOOOO EXCITING!!!!!!! Awesome to see so many new ones at once!

[@adaatude]

My boyfriend & I actually make a grocery list based on the meals we will definitely make. So if we know Tuesday is going to be a long day (we work together so if we are planning a 7 AM to 5 PM) then we know that day we cannot do anything crazy because we will be exhausted when we get back home. Therefore, we opt to make an easy pizza with a whole grain crust & add our cheese and toppings and just throw it in the oven. Something super simple, yet filling & somewhat hearty! On days we do have time, we opt to create something a bit more complicated but the simple meals are our go-tos that make our life go round because the last thing you want to do after a long day at work is cook for 2 hours! Hope this helps :) xx, Ada

[@autumnkinz]

I definitely use my crock pot twice a week. I'm a college prof, so I have strange hours, and this semester my husband is coming to school with me on the days I teach because he's taking a few classes. He's typically the chef on the days I'm teaching. So needless to say, we've had to make adjustments! One of my favorites things to make is shredded chicken. Just throw in a package of boneless skinless chicken (whatever cut you like), 1 pkg of taco seasoning and a jar of your favorite salsa (even verde works great!). Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5-6. Shred with a fork and serve over salad, or for a taco night. It's also great for nachos or just with some sliced avocado. Another tip is to actually cook while you're sleeping. I'm actually gone for about 10 hours on my teaching days, so it's too long to leave the crockpot. I just put it on before bed and turn it off when I wake up. It's a great opportunity to snag a little for lunch, too! Good luck with your meal planning. It's tough, but worth it!

[@kristinabraly]

Your makeup is STUNNING here. STUNNING.

[@CarterSams]

On the DoTerra front..love lavendar for burns, peppermint to open my sinuses in the winter & tea tree oil is very useful as well (though i kind of dislike the smell - but know others who dont mind it). Sometimes you can find them really affordably priced at local organic grocery stores. Love spending time with you chica!

[@rhiannawells9234]

Great video! Would love to see more like this. And I'm excited about to hear how you like the new PC products.

[@kathyburville2170]

Thanks for the extra videos Ashley! I am loving the planner videos, great job!

[@kiayae5899]

We started doing meal plans after getting 'Save with Jamie [Oliver]' cookbook - basic idea is you make a big roast on the weekend and use those leftovers to create other amazing meals. With half the work don't for you, all you have to do is add in a few extra meals! Nowadays we are more adventurous but it was a great place to start!

[@Dulcedeletii]

Your videos are so beautifully done seriously great work

[@ItsAccordingToAndrea]

I just love all of your videos. So whimisical! Gahhh I can't get enough of your planning content!

[@makeupTIA]

According to Andrea :D Thanks, Andrea!

[@susanwright134]

I do an end of week survey on my veggies and challenge myself to make something out if it. It's fun. This week I made Minestrone Soup with leftover, end of week celery, potato, onion, 1/2 head of cabbage starting to go bad, a slice or two of green pepper in a baggie, and added the beans, tomatoes, pasta and broth. It was delicious !

[@ProcrastinatingPretty]

Meal planning makes SUCH a difference! I was spending an insane amount of money on takeout because I just didn't bother planning/scheduling cooking time.

[@MissCrystal]

Hi Ashley! I saw that same gadget for the Rosemary and thought it looked cool. Maybe turning the sprig around would make it easier? You know, like when you do it by hand you pull the opposite way they grow. Good luck with the meal planning and thanks for sharing the new goodies. That blush palette looks pretty! xo

[@alidahughes4863]

I do my prep work first like fruit and veggies for snacks and meals and then I will make a batch of rice or quinoa or pasta or both , make a salad, roast some veggies , and cook some meat , I usually do chicken , then slice and put everything in zipper bags or you could take it a step further and make your meals up for the week, but I usually just make my meals up the day before and its so easy because everything is cooked and ready and you can change it up depending on what you're in the mood for so you don't get bored of eating the same things. I also make myself some kind of healthy sweet treat like banana ice cream . I hope this helps and good luck , Xoxo

[@120mitchmd]

Loved this! I drooled over the blush palette.. Good thing you swatched them 😁❤️👍

[@Lolalillies]

These are my favorite kinds of videos, I think it's because I'm such a foodie! I'm really excited to find that magazine at Whole Foods next time I go. Also thanks for the Pinch of Yum blog recommendation, it looks amazing. Maddy x

[@dlynch1108]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the new PC products.

[@KaitlynYang]

I love watching your videos at night when I write in my Desire daily planner :) It's so nice to see your channel grow!

[@HowtobeFancy]

I broke out the spiralizer for the first time last night - it was so fun! I could have used a few more zucchini to really make it filling, but I LOVED the texture! Happy Cooking! x

[@modernlifeofaya]

I freakin' love your videos. They're like works of art. So many pretty colors, relaxing melodies, and just... Thank you for putting out diamonds in a sea of KZbin crapola. :)

[@DigginWells]

I use a meal planning service for my dinners each week but I always have such trouble with lunches and snacks... I like the idea of making a big batch of granola bars or muffins so you can grab and go. Great video!

[@FirnMamaMakes]

I want to get a spiralizer so bad! The glow bars sound delish and I can't wait to see reviews for the Paula's Choice things. The hyaluronic drops sound like they'd be great to boost moisturizer.

[@peggstone]

Would love to hear how the meals turn out! I just placed my first order from Paula's Choice a few weeks ago.. From hearing you talk about their products. Love these types of videos - always learn so much from your videos!

[@ec0chic]

this was one of my favourite vids, mixing staionery, food and makeup! please do more of these vids :D xx

[@rachelshaver4533]

My new favorite tea is the good earth sweet and spicy. It is perfect without sweetener or milk. Love it!

[@JoannaTsay]

I made that brown butter pasta last week!! Really yummy. And you were the one that once mentioned the rainbow chicken salad so I love that too. Good menu!

[@ABeautyWhisperer]

I would so love to buy that planner but it's unfortunate they don't offer international shipping. I love the way you set out yours. I love lists & organisation! xo Kahlia

[@allisondeaver4818]

Will you be doing more meal planning and grocery haul videos? I loved them! They were inspiring and motivating.

[@HoneybeePhilosophy]

Great idea to use sticky note tabs instead of writing it in! I hate having to scribble things out. Thanks for sharing xoMelissa

[@airalyn.]

I have the same problem with meal planning... life happens! I try not to plan dinners for every day so that I can move things around more-easily. If i need an extra meal for the week i keep things like frozen fish, soup, eggs, whatever on hand that can be made easily (or if it's just me, smoothies and oatmeal make good dinners too lol).

[@nightofagypsimoon]

wow, I would love to see a more in depth review of the blush palette. Also, I was thinking that the herb gadget would work better on a reverse, as in to pull the rosemary leaves in the opposite what that they grow. I do not know if this would help but it is worth a try :D

[@orangeplush7]

Maybe try other herbs in the zip herb thingy! For the rosemary you could put the stem in the opposite way, maybe!? Just an idea. Thanks for all the awesome tips! About how much money do you normally budget for your groceries?

[@bashanachman8965]

This is one of my favorite videos you have ever made!

[@orangeplush7]

Oh and im definitely trying that rainbow salad! Fruit on a salad is life changing!!

[@greylilycalligraphy]

I love, love, love your food vids! I've purchased the "Eat Pretty" book/journal you recommended, and can't wait to receive it!! Would love to see more of your food choices/purchases/recipes! 💕

[@jennagulock1332]

When stripping rosemary, run it through the herb stripper the opposite direction the leaves grow and they should just pop right off!

[@raerae5820]

I have never used a herb stripper before. But I would try to put in the herb the way around. So before you were pulling the tip of the herb and now it is the roots. I think it might work. Sorry if it doesn't though :P

[@RaeKelsch3]

Love these planner videos! They are so helpful. Just last week my schedule changed last minute and so I went out to eat instead of cooking. Then I had to push all my meals back a day because of the unplanned dinner out. needless to say I will be writing meals on stickers now. Also super excited about the Paula's choice reviews!

[@daisyv316]

I always excited to see your recommendations!! I would like to get that recipe book :-) Meal planning is easy, it's just hard to stick to lol

[@jillianhubers2631]

I LOVE your videos! I really like the editing and music and your voice is so soothing.

[@jemorjerrica]

Thanks so much for posting these health-focused videos, Ashley! Yours and Estee's videos in particular have really inspired my grocery shopping lately! Also, that Paula's Choice body oil spray sounds amazing. My L'Occitane Fabulous Oil spray is almost out, so I'm curious how you like it!

[@chouree09]

Please share more of these videos! I would love to see more of your Pinterest recipes. :)

[@joyoushealth]

Hi Ashley! You are so organized, I love it! I need a planner that pretty too ;) So funny, everyone asks me "is the number of eggs a typo?". Haha. Let me know how they turn out! xo

[@KimberlysS89]

Such a great video! I love that you added in the PC's products!

[@mko9421]

I'm a newer subscriber and just wanted to say I am loving your videos! They are beautiful!!

[@LizzyCS7]

I need to get better at meal planning. Thanks for sharing, gives me some great ideas. I have the Numi Golden Tonic Tumeric Tea. I like it. It's definitley a different taste with the Tumeric but so far so good. So freaking excited about all the Paula's Choice stuff! Can't wait.

[@natasha8254]

Love Joyous Health recipes & tips! Thanks for the introduction!

[@AnnaRogov]

I'm always looking for tips on meal planning haha! Not the best at it, but learning so much. Love this video!♡♡

[@MyFreckledJourney]

Meal planning is such an issue for me. I keep trying and then find it overwhelming. I hope I will eventually get it!

[@jocelynrejoyfran]

I love your "plan with me" videos!

[@m.wooley4547]

I love your planning videos. Thanks for your inspiration...

[@courtneypalmer2075]

This planner is amazing, I need one! Meal planning is the worst for me but you've given me hope!

[@makeupTIA]

Courtney Palmer I'm better at it some weeks than others, but it's definitely worth trying! : )

[@TheKat817]

I like Yogi's super antioxidant green tea. I haven't tried their pure green tea, so I will look out for that! Also, coming from a vegetarian, it's cool that most of your meals are vegetarian! :) That Paula's Choice blush palette looks so pretty too! I think that would cover all of my blush needs! haha

[@susangilchrist781]

You put the rosemary in the stripper thing backwards. :)

[@eptiffany]

I was going to say the exact same thing. You have to go against the grain.

[@Juliet-ASMR]

Ashley, what do you think of the Oh She Glows cookbook? I'm really tempted to purchase it. But I'm really only looking for simple and yummy recipes that are not overly complicated :) xx

[@makeupTIA]

joiedejuliet yes!! I've only made a handful of recipes (mostly from the power snacks & smoothie sections), but I think it's a great cookbook. I need to get more creative and try some of her entree recipes. : )

[@KatarinaMalnar]

I loove watching your videos! :) I need to be better at meal planning! Thank you for this tips!xx

[@TheKenaynay]

Ordering that planner in Friday OMG I need it!

[@ju5tlyme]

loved this vid so much! i would love to know more about your work and schedule - i'd love to be able to film or blog before work, but i'm usually in zoombie mode at that time of morning. i look forward to using these tips to be more organised :-)

[@mariep.8877]

The colours of the Paula's Choice blushes seems to be the same as the Nars by Guy Bourdin palette ! If it's a dupe, I think it's worth mentionning it. And, sorry for my english .. ! :)

[@makeupTIA]

Marie Pl Hi, Marie! I don't have that palette, but when I opened the PC one it did remind me of something NARS would do. Thanks for the comment. : )

[@sarahmarinkovich-durfee4509]

Wow that blush palette looks beautiful!! Meal planning has been a hit and miss for me. Things always end up changing or we don't want what I planned for that night. My husband takes pretty much the same things for lunches and I started doing that as well..really helped. But for dinner I found I can only plan 3 days out :) and I don't plan the weekend cause plans always change. Will you do more videos like this in the future? The recipe suggestions were great

[@makeupTIA]

Sarah marinkovich Yes, I'll definitely do more videos like this in the future. : )) Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@lvm1911]

Keep doing these, they are amazing!:) best on KZbin

[@bigeyedfish09]

Where did you get those containers for your apples and almond butter??? They're amazing!

[@krystal37276]

Where did you get the sheets that have the circles? So cute!

[@KLo1922]

Thanks for sharing, great ideas!!!!

[@essierose7202]

Are you going to do reviews for the PC products soon?

[@leslieblackburn3782]

I want to hear all about the HA Booster!

[@rociochavez3356]

Great video as always! Your measuring cups are adorable. Where are they from?

[@kima6295]

Do you know which sizes your longaberger containers are? There's three sizes on the website and you have convinced me that I need them :)

[@shannonz9256]

Just found your page, new favorite! I love your videos!

[@makeupTIA]

Shannon Zeiders Thanks, Shannon!!

[@queenmubeenah]

Where can i buy the cup with the lemon squeezer

[@joellechiara]

Lovely video. :D Always love to watch your videos. Hey, you were putting the rosemary in in the wrong direction! The sticks go in 'backwards' and then the leaves will pull right off. I'm going to place my order for that Joyus cookbook too! Looks super!

[@emilyshmelimy]

they should change the picture on the packaging then.

[@joellechiara]

***** hmmmm....that's weird? I wonder if I've been using wrong myself! :D

[@emilyshmelimy]

Joelle Hammerle well if it works the way you use then I would keep doing it. the picture might be a mistake.

[@NewEnglandWanderlust]

Such a great video! The spiralizer has changed my life. Have you read the Inspiralized blog? It's my go-to for spiralized recipes that are so good and inventive! She also has a book coming out soon :)

[@annaqmano]

Great vlog I want more meal planning

[@eaglbabe]

Where did you get that bow shaped paper clip????

[@artofdealing]

This was a great video! Loved everything about it! Would you mind sharing where you purchased your produce bag or what brand they are? And what was that thingy you were juicing your lemon into - a water bottle or some sort of dressing container? It looked awesome.

[@makeupTIA]

artofdealing The produce bags are from Baggu, but I don't think they make them anymore. The water bottle is called the Citrus Zinger - I love it! : )

[@RoamanticPostcards]

I love your planner videos and I'm getting inspired to do some meal planning after watching you. One random question though - where did you get your ipad mini cover? It is super cute. My ipad mini cover broke last night and I remembered your's looked absolutely adorable

[@Emily-df9os]

Where did you get that planner? It is so cute!

[@abbywonder3825]

where did you get the juicer jar thing???

[@ModernMolliee]

I love these planning videos :)

[@arigomez9004]

Ashley I love your videos!!!!! Do you know where can I find those white canisters online?

[@makeupTIA]

***** I think you can find them on Longaberger's website. : ) They're called Woven Traditions Chalk Crocks.

[@morganbarnes5097]

can you link where you got your mesh produce bags from? I'm trying to cut down/eliminate my plastic usage this year, and I'm looking for something just like those! Also loved this series...would love to see more of these in the future :)

[@makeupTIA]

Morgan Barnes Hi, Morgan! I bought them from Baggu a few years ago. I don't see them on their site anymore which is a shame. : \

[@makeupTIA]

makeupTIA These ones look nice, though, and come in fun colors. : ) www.etsy.com/listing/61734379/4-pack-lime-reusable-produce-bags-eco?ref=shop_home_active_24

[@nathanreddy1678]

Ahhh! Tell me *everything* about the new HA booster!!!!! What are the ingredients? Love the vid, btw. - Nathan

[@makeupTIA]

Nathan Reddy Hi, Nathan! Unfortunately, it came without the outer-packaging, so I have no ingredient list. It has a really interesting texture - more like a gel. : )

[@debbiewerlin]

what planner do you use?

[@AndreaEileenA]

Those Paula's Choice new products looking amazing! When are they coming out??

[@bethlincoln7993]

The subtitle said March/April

[@AndreaEileenA]

Beth Lincoln thank you!

[@makeupTIA]

Andi A The Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturizer is already out, but the others should be coming March/April.

[@simplykayg]

Where is the bottle with the lemon juicer on top from?

[@makeupTIA]

simplykayg It's called the Citrus Zinger and is made by a company called Zing Anything. : )

[@lavoixdevelours]

Pretty much 99% of what I eat comes from a Pinterest recipe. I'm going to look for some of these. Omg, haha. The herb that drives me nuts is fresh thyme. I can never get that to work!

[@kate1356]

Where did you get the cute stickers that are held on your planner by the bow clip?

[@makeupTIA]

kate1356 I put a link to the stickers in the description box. : )

[@kate1356]

Thanks! :)

[@mollymommaof3boys]

I use a Meal Planner. And it's amazing. Brings Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping to a whole other level. I have a review on he planner on my channel if you want to check it out. The Meal Planner is from CarrieElle. You should check out her Etsy Store. Great Video. I'm new to the world of Planners (6 months) and its changed my life (in a great way). I'm a newly single mom of three boys one of them on the Spectrum. And being the ONLY parent. I have so much going on and have a planner just keeps me moving and on task. Have a great day

[@alicetribe9252]

makeupTIA Where is your diary from - it's so nice!!

[@makeupTIA]

Alii Jewel the planner is from Inkwell Press and the journal is from Rifle Paper Co. : )

[@TheKenaynay]

Also where did you get those polka dot stickers?

[@makeupTIA]

Kenzie Evans I put a link to the stickers in the description box. : )

[@ACzGt]

Have you checked Teresa Cuttler's website? The healthy chef! I get tons of inspiration from her.

[@rosekimknits]

I love the new animated intertitles you're putting in your videos. What software do you use to edit? Also, you are SO organized. I can only dream of having my act so together. :)

[@makeupTIA]

Hi! I got Final Cut Pro X for Christmas, and I'm loving it. It let's me be a little bit more creative with the fun plugins. : ))

[@rosekimknits]

Thanks for the information. It really makes your videos stand out. Great work.

[@sundrasbeauty]

Loved this video !!! 😘😍

[@desireejennings5932]

LOVEEE your channel! You should definitely try Tea pigs Liquorice peppermint tea, its solo good and naturally sweeten. No sugar needed! Check out the review on Essie Button

[@rocket7697]

' Groshry" shopping. Its Gro-ce-ry

[@seeambergo08]

I love your videos.

[@naturallylindsay3294]

Loveeeee Thoughtfuly Mag

[@ashshopalot]

Such a fun video! I love it! I did a whole post on my blog about how I do my meal planning for dinners. Here's the link: theashleydavisproject.com/meal-planning-revised/ I use pinterest a lot, too for my meal planning. I try to stick to my plan, but life is unpredictable so I try not to be too hard on myself. :) I also love the Yogi Lavendar and Honey tea. It's really delicious.