HOW TO MEAL PLAN THE EASY WAY // MONTHLY MEAL PLANNING // Amy Darley

[@Amy.Darley]

🥘HEY HEY!!! I hope you guys find this video so so helpful and that it makes MEAL PLANNING a lot more simple for you! Please let me know if you have any questions! ❤️❤️❤️Thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch my videos!!! It means the world to me! 🤟Amy Back to School video I referenced (so many school year tips!!!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXKmZ6SnhK5mhM0 Need decorating ideas for Fall? Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inaro6hsn9N6g68 Get your cleaning motivation from my most recent cleaning video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaYk6afm9eYa9U See what a normal day looks like here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPap4Kge92ao9k

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[@giovanniarturo893]

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[@jessieh8002]

I’m a bartender and have turned so many customers on to your channel, we have even watched a couple of your videos on the big screen there. You’ve got quite a fan club here in Wisconsin ✌🏼💗🐶

[@jeanniegreer7]

I have been doing this for years. My monthly meal planner is a little different as I do mine Sunday- chicken, Monday-Italian, Tuesday- leftovers, Wednesday-Seafood, Thursday-beef, Friday-pizza, Saturday- pork. It works good for us as its on the fridge so everyone knows what’s for dinner. I change it up some based on the season like summer for grilling and winter for more crockpot but I try to stick to the category for that day. Thank you for sharing ur ideas.

[@patellingsworth6987]

Amy this is such a great video, so helpful! I’m 72 and live alone now and my meals are usually the simplest thing I can fix quick. Long ago I saw a video you did about your Home Binder. I set one up then but didn’t add meal planning. Today I will. You are an inspiration. I subscribed when you first started and look forward to each new video. Thank you

[@Amy.Darley]

awe thank you so so much girl!!!! you're the sweetest!

[@charybass]

Thank you, this video is very helpfull. I struggle with meal planning every week. Am trying this method 🙌

[@Cgaraguso]

Girl seriously this was so helpful!! I dread meal planning but thoroughly enjoyed this video!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!!! Thank you!!!

[@dayna4879]

I watched a bunch of your older meal prep videos a few months back and switched to monthly planning. It has made such a difference for us. We’re easily sticking to our budget each week, and it’s lowered my stress level each night a ton. Thank you!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!!

[@shonahmclean2018]

I love this video I've rewatched it. Also love the hair you are very thorough and visual not just talk but examples it helps thanks

[@HowDebbieSaves]

Great video. I just subscribed. I love meal planning it saves us so much money on groceries. I started my channel to help people save money & time & I think meal planning is key. I hope my channel grows as yours has. Great job! 👍

[@Amy.Darley]

awe thanks girl!

[@messas3406]

What is your channel?

[@HowDebbieSaves]

melissa skow Hi Melissa it’s called How Debbie Saves. I’d love for you to check it out. I hope you do & like it.

[@melissaweaver6742]

Oh how I needed this video! My hubby works late and I have two VERY picky eaters.... thanks for the tips!

[@paulap818]

I for sure have to try this and then stick to it! I tend to “plan” meals and then not follow through. I’m usually so organized, but meal planning has never been my best quality.

[@Amy.Darley]

Haha I get it!!!

[@donnacampbell1641]

Sweet Amy - Your old Texas grandma friend here. I am impressed at how wise you are at such a young age. You will never regret all you put into caring for your home and family. BTW, I have watched your hurricane cleaning video many times. It really gets me motivated. Many blessings to you and your family. You are a blessing!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so much Donna!!!!! 😘😘😘

[@samanthaoconner918]

Watched video again. Wanted to give planning a mth @ a time a shot, it's working & love it!! (tyfs), God bless always.

[@barbarajohnson7782]

I love how all of you gals I watch are so organized! I don’t do meal plans as it is just for me. Great job, I enjoy watching.

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so much!!!

[@donnacampbell1641]

Hi Barbara - I am 71 and live alone but I still meal plan. I want to eat low carb and no sugar. I use the plan to make my grocery list and order them on line. I think we can meal plan even if its just us. Blessings to you.

[@colores1970]

Thank you for sharing so openly and give us a perk of your great family life.

[@FloresitaDeDios]

Thankyou this is very helpful. I have been wanting to do this for awhile cus sometimes you just get into a rut of tired of eating the same thing. Plus be easier to do groceries etc..

[@Freethecagedbird]

I can't believe all the things that I did not know about meal planning, apps, etc. Thank you so much for making this video, God Bless!!

[@heatherellsworth9443]

I plan meals on Sunday for the week and go food shopping on Mondays.. I am going to have to try it this way!

[@lisadwb]

Great explanation of monthly meal planning! I started weekly meal planning but it became a chore to get it done. I have been using monthly meal plans since December, life saver for me!! I make a new Pinterest board for each month and add my Pinterest pins for recipes I want to use for that month to that board. I also mark on my calendar where I can find my recipe ( P=Pinterest, M= Mealthy or cook book name) in each day.

[@Amy.Darley]

oh that is SO STINKIN SMART!!!!! I LOVE THAT!!! and may have to steal those ideas :)

[@selfcarecollectives]

I just now found your video and account and I love it! I just had sinus surgery this past week so I’ve been looking for easy things I can do that don’t require lifting or a lot of movement and this is perfect timing!!

[@amandahanners3896]

Absolutely loved this. I have never seen it done like this nd it is by far the best way i have ever seen. Will definitely try this.

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you Amanda!!!

[@lindseyheringer2641]

I need that crockpot recipe of that photo you posted around 5:00 that looked amazing! Can’t wait to try this monthly meal plan. Since watching your videos I’ve started meal planning in general.

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!! And I’ll have to find the recipe!

[@rasharoushdy8611]

This vedio was very helpful for me It change my life as i have problems with meals

[@jillavery4942]

Great ideas!! I am a pretty religious weekly meal planner but have never thought about doing it monthly. I'm going to give it a try!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Yay!!!!

[@fashionsplusmore]

I am so glad you posted this, it is so helpful!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!!

[@AlwaysAudreyJ]

Love this!! I’m so bad at meal planning, but this gave me a ton of ideas and a better approach!! Thanks Amy, you’re the best 🧡

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!! Thanks so much Audrey!

[@LindaASJ]

Thank you for sharing the printable

[@SharpMT]

I am absolutely loving all the meal planning, grocery ideas and life / meal organization videos! Well done!!! ❤️

[@JoannaThornton]

Catching up on your vids today! 😍😍

[@Amy.Darley]

awe you're the best Joanna! Thank you!

[@stephanieboyd1784]

THANK YOU!! I’m just getting around to actually sit and watch this video!! This is so helpful!!!

[@itsstephhh2205]

I needed this video 😂😂 I LOVE the idea, I can never decide what to cook for my family. I will be trying out this technique. ❤️

[@LoveHappyAli]

Great video Amy! So informative! I currently weekly meal plan. After hearing you speak about monthly meal planning, I might try fortnightly to start with. 😉

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thanks girl!!!

[@angelabaugh4446]

Hi Amy, new subscriber here. Superwoman planning for a month, I struggle for a week and there is only me and hubby 6 nights and grandchildren on 1 night. Going to try again. Thanks.

[@Bettysmiles]

That's a fun breakfast meal sheet. Breakfast is so easy and quick so we only try to meal plan for dinner and usually have the same thing for lunch or have leftovers for lunch. Very helpful planning.

[@Amy.Darley]

Same here girl!

[@sandylash7439]

This video was very helpful. When I saw you meal planned for the month I was thinking how is this going to work but I continued watching and I really liked it. I usually plan for the week but this will be so much easier. I also use a binder for my meal plans and grocery lists. I liked the idea of a theme night. I'm going to be using that idea. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

[@susangrambau8376]

Thanks for this video! We need to start meal planning again! It will be great to help budget and to actually have a plan and not guess what to make for supper!!!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Haha yes! It helps us save some money for sure!!!

[@MrsKay-jc8ik]

Hi for the new printables can you do an updated video. What is each sheet for and how do you use them. I think I'm missing something here. But I do love your videos and ideas 😊

[@cloudberry8808]

Great video, and so realistic when it comes to the kids !

[@kthompson5270]

Thank you! I enjoyed your video! Can you please send recipe for your crockpot recipe chicken, carrot, green bean recipe @4:56. It looks so yummy so I can add to my dinner queue! 😁

[@justplainkate8075]

Just revised our month today. Yours is even more easy to do and that’s great. My themes are Italian on Sunday because that’s fast to open a jar of spaghetti sauce or Alfredo, Monday is Cajun or southern food, turkey is Mexican usually I make turkey taco meat and doublet and freeze it then the next week I change from turkey tacos to a Mexican taco casserole with tater tots or I just top the meat with cheese and a cornbread batter and bake it. Then we have wild rice Wednesday and we try new recipes with wild rice usually in the instant pot. Thursday is leftover or Asian night. Friday is all America night with burgers pizza corn dogs , breakfast, or chili dogs, Saturday is Mediterranean (healthy) night.

[@justplainkate8075]

Lol Tuesday is Mexican lol.

[@Amy.Darley]

I love this!!!😍😍😍

[@MrsKay-jc8ik]

Also I'm interested in the a print out like the ones you have for lunches and breakfast

[@prettylittleinvestor]

Very great tip to look at the calendar of events before planning a particular meal 💡 I’ve made the mistake of planning a certain meal that I didn’t have the time to make and it’s disappointing because I’ve had to make something quicker on a whim, which stresses me out

[@KPOP_Worlldd]

Thank you so much for providing with the planning sheets

[@lanagraham1661]

Great info! Thanks for sharing. Yay for desserts!!! I'm a fan.😀

[@Amy.Darley]

Haha thanks girl!

[@gwenfrazier7027]

Best meal pre video I’ve ever seen!

[@JessicaAChamber]

This was so helpful!! I love the idea of doing a “category” and then picking a specific meal/recipe within that

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!!! So glad it was helpful!!!

[@cheritovar9382]

Hey Amy 😊 I love the way you explain things in your videos great job as always! I work in the healthcare field and I work am,pm and overnight shifts and it's always changing lol I've been doing the monthly menu for years now and it's amazing not only do you not have to come up with something for dinner but it also helps for over buying and using up things before they go bad. My 3 kids are now all older teens 16,17,19 but we did the same when they were younger about trying things if they didn't like it they didn't ever have to eat it again. Great idea with the favs I always just gave a sandwich option if they didn't like dinner but love your idea! We are also a left over family as I'm not always home to cook and my teens have their own busy schedule. Thanks again for sharing and have a blessed day ❤

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you for sharing girl!!! And yes! I definitely use up more food this way too!

[@MELANIEmel]

I love how organized you are ! I also love all your planners and your home binder ! I got to get even more organized. 🤗

[@Amy.Darley]

Haha thank you sweet Mel!!!

[@jennifersunflower5846]

great idea! Simplified and much less stressful..I always wondered how some people manage meal planning.

[@Amy.Darley]

Yay!!! So glad it was helpful!!!

[@crystalvelez8862]

Thank you this video just saved my insanity over meal prepping I'm so grateful right now ❤️

[@meandmygirls8786]

You make this look so easy!! 😊 And all your dinners you showed looked delicious!!! 😋

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks girl!!!

[@sonrensol5982]

Love Monday’s.😊

[@christinacupani4142]

I think about this meal planning every time I meal plan! It helps soo much

[@annathememe]

just started working out again after losing myself for a bit so thank you for this video! love them all

[@Amy.Darley]

awe thank you Anna!!!!

[@amymarie6575]

Guuurrrl this is what I needed in my life. I’m heading back to work next month after mat leave and need some organization in my life. Plus I just watched your pantry organization video and yaaass.

[@Amy.Darley]

awe yay!!!! Thanks so much girl!

[@ShaniceD03]

This was very helpful. I have tried different ways and I didn’t stick to it. So maybe planning for a whole month is not a bad idea. I’ll definitely try it. Thanks Amy!!!

[@Amy.Darley]

thanks girl! let me know if you like it!

[@caitlingrow5046]

I loved this video!! It was so helpful to me and I got a lot of good ideas from watching, thanks for sharing!! I also can’t wait for the meal prep video for lunches, because I am the same way about eating the same thing all week!! I love that you cook “real life” dinners for your family, that are easy, affordable and just realistic!! So looking forward to the print out and getting more organized!! 🤩

[@Amy.Darley]

awe yay!!! Thank you Caitlin!

[@miicbaker]

Thank you. I’ve literally needed this motivation and inspiration

[@Amy.Darley]

awe thank you so much!!!

[@VirgoSpirit68]

Loved it! You go on doing what works for your family & don't even think about someone not liking that you do dessert every night! Wish I would have thought of that when I was raising kids! You have such great ideas! 💜

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thanks so much Dawn!!!

[@jennifergillis5883]

yesss! love this! You had inspired me to meal plan for the month of September and so far it is SO stress free! Thank you so much!!

[@Amy.Darley]

awe yay!!!

[@Gemx2]

I’m going to try your meal planning system. We don’t have one in place for our family and a lot of times we struggle on budgeting, a lot of food wasted or stuck in a rut with meals. Thank you for this video.

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay! Let me know if you find it helpful!!

[@crirojas8592]

I will definitely trying this. Thanks for sharing!!

[@judithleavell-parker6782]

I'm am single and this video is great. I stock my fridge like I have a family, because I like to eat at home. Single people do get tired of eating out. I'm lacking in the variety department. I'm going to download the yummy app and I already have a Pinterest account, so I should be finding some new meal ideas. Thank you Amy!!! I think your parenting is Awesome!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thanks so much girl!!!

[@mykayla8902]

How do you freeze your bread? I have a bunch in bulk and don’t want it to go to waste!! Also love your videos hun

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

This is something I've wanted to do for a long time! Your video was a super useful place to start - I love the idea of planning the week via a theme - that really helps my thought process because this has always felt so overwhelming! It also felt rigid - but I can appreciate the flexibility in your plan. Many thanks!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so so much!!!! I really hope it works for you girl!!!

[@genesishernandez7079]

This was very very helpful thank you so much!!! It is definitely very stressful having to think of what to make the next day 😣

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thanks so much!!! I totally get it!!

[@hannahj4265]

Lol! Girl my husband was sitting next to me as I watched this. I kept saying,” Hey I do that!!” Love how you meal plan! Have you thought about a video once a month showcasing a recipe or a few and a peek of that month’s plan? Such good inspiration! Thanks! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Amy.Darley]

That’s such a great idea!!! I was planning to film on Friday a “spend the day with me” style video and I will be sharing my meal plan for October in that video for sure, but it will go up on Thursday next week

[@rsheets2009]

*Whoever disliked this video deserves to be punched in the throat* This is BY FAR my favorite video you've done!!! I've watched a lot of meal planning videos and this is the most helpful by a miiiiile!! I struggle so much with planning meals and end up scrambling to figure out what I'm making the morning of and have to go to Publix 5 times a week. It's ridiculous. My husband is starting a new job on Monday and it's the first time we'll be in a routine so to speak (he'll have set hours for the first time....woo hoo!!) And I REALLY want to implement a meal plan. Thank you so much for this, Amy!!

[@Amy.Darley]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 girl you crack me up!!! And thank you!!!!

[@saragoff1336]

Super helpful! Monthly planning has always intimidated me, but I'm going to try it this time. Thank you for sharing!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!!

[@MommaFromScratch]

I like this better Than weekly, I forget to easily weekly . I need to do dinners and lunches. It seems like so much but it’s better in then end.

[@Amy.Darley]

yes! Our schedule is so crazy and if I have to think of new meals weekly, it's hard!

[@candicehenderson1289]

Love the theme idea. Definitely gonna give this a try. I've tried meal planning, but haven't always worked.

[@Amy.Darley]

i hope this works for you!!!

[@candicehenderson1289]

Thank you, me too. Will be a bit cause I just went grocery shopping, but will try to remember to let you know

[@patrollingwithpearl]

Just what I was looking for! This is awesome!! I’ll definitely be subscribing. Thank you!!

[@darlenejones1886]

I really struggle with meal planning. My picky eater is my husband and it makes cooking more of a chore than an enjoyment. 🙄 Anyway, great video! It was very helpful! You make it look easy and doable. I’m going to give meal planning another chance! Oh, I also love the yumly suggestion. I’ve had it on my phone for a very long time but have never used it. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe thank you so much girl!!!! I’m so glad it was motivating!

[@_wife_mom_mimi_1587]

Thank you for this video... I love videos like this. 💗

[@Amy.Darley]

awe thanks so much!!!!

[@deeniecehuffman7187]

Thank you for sharing this video!

[@dalataylor5806]

Thanks Amy for sharing, loved the video

[@Amy.Darley]

thanks for watching Dala!

[@dalataylor5806]

@@Amy.Darley you really helped to plan out meals for my family lol😁, your very welcome

[@leleedaniels2413]

This video was very helpful. I’ve meal planned for 2 weeks. I’m also going to download that app.

[@Amy.Darley]

I’m so glad it was helpful!!!

[@lindatorres-lopez8306]

A great and simplified meal planning! Thank you for sharing, I am going to print out the calendar and see if it helps as I am new to meal planning and really need too lol ... We have the same rules as far as veggies goes with one of our girls as she is so picky with veggies and we also do dessert/bed time snack every night and take it away when warranted. Great video!

[@Amy.Darley]

I love it Linda!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@angm7276]

Great vid! Thanks for the tips.

[@reneepieslak7813]

Love video! Great ideas! I love meal prepping and meal planning. I’ve slacked off some, and this video really motivated me again. Thank you! 👍😊

[@Amy.Darley]

awe thanks so much girl!

[@silvia7148]

really helpful !! thanks a lot for your time! ...I would like so much to have that binder ;)

[@amberchelle668]

Good ideas!! You’re so organized!

[@Amy.Darley]

Thank you!!!

[@simplyclean1848]

New subbie!! I am dying over your dining room table!! So gorgeous!

[@Amy.Darley]

Welcome!!! And thank you!!!

[@patriciadavenport230]

Thanks bunches 💐💐💐 for sharing your tips and ideas, love how your precious brain works. Very encouraging especially for an old Salt like me. Stay continually daily blessed and always remember to enjoy the daily blessed journey. 👍🏻👍🏻💜🤗❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👵🏼

[@Amy.Darley]

You’re too sweet!!!

[@thelifeofcourtney4500]

I’m gonna try the meal planning for the month! I usually do it for the week!

[@kendallnorton2017]

I’m definitely going to give this a try. Planning meals is such a headache for me. Can’t wait to see if this helps!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!!! You’ll have to let me know!

[@reneesmith471]

What is that great looking crockpot meal at 4:55? It looks DELICIOUS! Is that your recipe?

[@Suanne_bartley]

I seen your cirkul bottle! I love mine!!!

[@Amy.Darley]

yes!!! I love it!!!

[@Suanne_bartley]

What’s your favorite flavor?

[@rebeccan689]

New subscriber here. Loved this!! We introduce foods the same way and I do the same thing for my picky eaters as well.

[@alysia0311]

Yay can’t wait to see how you can help me I struggle with this all the time!!

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe I hope you love it!

[@alysia0311]

Amy Darley I will let you know how it goes!!!

[@annetteswanson9686]

Great video. I like the idea of making a list of family favorites. I will try the Yummy app.

[@Amy.Darley]

Thanks Annette! it's so helpful!

[@katelyn1215]

Love seeing a different way to meal plan than what I usually do. I took notes 😉 Thanks Amy!! ❤️

[@Amy.Darley]

awe yay!!! haha!!!

[@kaitlynwiggins2328]

Thank you for this! I despise meal planning and everything that comes along with it. But this plan is totally 💯 attainable 👍🏻 🙏🏻 😊

[@cookingwell3753]

Hi new subscriber from UK 🇬🇧 Have downloaded Yummly thank you 😊

[@wendybooker786]

Ty so much for your great ideas

[@MariaSegovia]

Loved these ideas!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing them. And also about the app, I’ll try I out

[@JamiesJourney]

I think making a list of your family’s favorite foods is so simple and smart! I think we all have so much going on in our heads that sometimes just being able to see it in front of us allows us to throw that meal down for nights when we have games, practices and other activities! And Caycen’s face when you guys were eating pizza 😂

[@Amy.Darley]

Totally agree!!! 😍😍😍

[@tracyt8563]

I have my grandson every evening now during the week, so this will definitely help for dinner ideas😊

[@Amy.Darley]

Oh yay!!! I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@lacreshiakrescanko3275]

Love these ideas! I'm about to try it right now!

[@Amy.Darley]

🙌🙌yay!!!!

[@patricemoore2825]

Thank you so much for this much needed video !! I enjoyed it and found it to be so helpful. Thanks again !

[@Amy.Darley]

Awe yay!!! Thank you!!!!

[@patricemoore2825]

You're quite welcome 😊