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[@nicolesobol936]

I was finding myself needing to go to the store with no meal plan way too often. I was burnt out on it. I sat down one day, and made a meal plan for a month. I recycle through the same plan now EVERY month. It was the best thing I could have done for myself😂

[@SeeMindyMom]

That's a good system!

[@brg2743]

I don't meal plan. Just keep stocked up when things go on sale. It's cheaper I think.

[@shelzp7272]

@Nicole Excellent and sensible idea…

[@nicolesobol936]

@@brg2743 It’s not about what’s on sale for my family necessarily, it’s what’s whole and healthy.

[@itsjustme.7059]

Grapes must be crisp. I like that snap when I bite into them.

[@Tonick34]

Yes on the grapes-need a lil snap when you bite into them!

[@SeeMindyMom]

yes, snap! That's probably the word I was looking for. :)

[@caziontherise]

Look for green vines instead of brown. Brown stems pass on them for the week.

[@paulahillier1390]

Crunchy grapes are the only good grapes.😁🍇

[@melindalachapell4478]

I absolutely plan meals according to weather! And I plan According to work schedules.

[@NavigatingChaos]

My go to meal is Beanie Weenie Tacos. I make refried beans from a can of Pinto beans. SUPER easy (2 tbsp of olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder. Heat and drain can of beans but leave a little liquid. Then pour into heated oil, allow to boil on med high heat. Let it boil and stir so it doesn't stick, for about 3 min. Turn temp down and let simmer until liquid is just below top layer of beans. Smash, stir in some cheese). While beans are simmering, cut up hotdogs, put in a pot with a can of diced tomatoes with green chili's. Tsp each of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook until hotdogs are done. I use Nathan's brand because they are beef and don't get soggy. Then layer beans, some Mexican cheese, and a spoonful or two of drained hotdogs in a tortilla. SO GOOOD!! I've got it down so well now, it literally takes 15 min from start to finish.

[@nikkiguida1986]

You are just always spot on with how moms are feeling and life!! Thanks for being a fun/normal/ Christian mom doing life ❤🎉 And weather yessss!!! I live in Wi gotta do it 😂

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you! I'm glad that comes across, I'm always trying to be "realistic", and down-to-earth with my approaches. :)

[@melann7380]

thanks for that cucumber tip, because I have absolutely had them go slimy and gross within a short time of buying. My son also loves these and the minis make it easy for lunch packing

[@SeeMindyMom]

That's why I buy them, too. My kids love them and pack them in their lunches.

[@sunflowerrosem.8651]

@@SeeMindyMomdo you store them on a paper towel in the fridge, uncovered or???

[@taraisaschultz9897]

The weather! Great tip. The one thing I hate about meal prepping is that by Thursday I don’t “feel” like having Thursdays meal. This weather tip will probably help with this. Thanks.

[@valeriehilltew8999]

We tried the Priano Alfredo sauce last weekend and I didn’t love it but the rest of the family gobbled it up. Basically, mixed reviews. But I doubt I’ll buy it again unless I’m in a pinch. Also, my fav tip for on-the-fly meal planning is to divide my cart into quadrants/sections and put meal items together (rather than grouping by category like veg, dairy, etc). It helps me to not miss an ingredient.

[@TinyHouseHomeschoolLife]

It’s about the flavor of Alfredo for my family. One they will eat, the other they love.

[@arknfrogontheroadoflife4501]

I saw you on the news the other day. Wanted to say. I’m a subscriber and really love your pantry meals. Lord knows we all have stuff in there that leave our heads scratching

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you! The pantry cooking/use-it-up videos a pretty popular. They're kind of fun for me to make, because I enjoy the challenge. It's kind of like a puzzle!

[@abigailsharp2018]

I'm barely into this video but it resonates so much!! I love having a plan but I hate cooking... watching the simple way you do things is so helpful. Thank you ❤️❤️

[@SeeMindyMom]

So glad I can help! There are lots of great meal ideas that don't require much cooking. I actually cook a lot less in the summer, and a lot of my meal content are quick things like various sandwiches, wraps, salads, and things we can throw on the grill or in the air fryer. :)

[@tarigeorge6122]

Why do you wash your chicken?

[@marybowling7652]

I love it when you express your "normal" Mom self of being busy and not having or taking time to meal plan prior to going to the store. I needed this today, my Mom wings were feeling a little battered. God bless you and your family!

[@user-ex8dl9nw4r]

My favourite way to cook risotto is in my Dutch oven....in the oven. Just saute onion,garlic, (plus meat or veg), risotto rice on the cooktop, then add all the liquid at once. Bring to the boil, pop the lid on and then into the oven (350deg) for 25-30 mins. Remove from oven and stir through a little butter and parmesan. Turns out perfectly every time and I don't have to stand and stir for ages 😉

[@kathrinmariakrause5351]

I recently picked up one of these take and bake pizzas for the first time. Normally I make pizza from scratch, but I didn't have time that day and thought ordering would be too expensive. As life goes, we actually didn't even have time to make the pizza that day. Next day we visited relatives and came back almost in the middle of the night - We were so glad to have that tasty pizza ready in no time! I would never have bought it without you!

[@marthalorden8498]

Ravioli, especially sausage, are great with just a sauce of olive oil/butter, garlic, salt,and sage/parsley, topped with shredded parm. And oh so easy!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks for the tips!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I made that the other day with fresh asparagus!

[@tryingtogetby]

Don't be scared of risotto, you can dump a load of liquid in and just cook.low and slow, just mix it regularly and don't let it get dry x

[@kristenmcmunn8342]

So glad you posted this! It's real. I can often overthink my meal plans, especially with a strict budget and somewhat picky eaters. So when I don't have one, shopping on the fly is hard! 😅 Great tips and ideas. ❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

I am a huge overthinker in general, so I'm sort of talking to myself in this one as well! :)

[@bethpowers1916]

I literally always check the weather and plan my meals around it 😊

[@Mossyoakmomma23]

We really like the Alfredo sauce. My husband doesn’t like red sauce and our middle daughter has food aversion issues, but loves it. I get the garlic one.

[@colleengleason6533]

Mental bandwidth really does influence what I can or can't do for dinner! 🎉

[@e.smeltzer9286]

Quick breakfast for your kids. Guacamole on toast. It's the avocado toast of those who shouldn't use knives or are time crunched. They also make it in a squeeze tube which can be pricey but per oz it is cheaper than the singles and it doesn't oxidize.

[@elizabethscholes3751]

Those sausage raviolis are very good! I absolutely agree with planing for one extra meal. For too long I kept so stuck to the meals I thought we needed and would end up having a night or lunch where we had nothing to eat and no one wanted sandwiches. Also a good way to stretch the days between grocery store trips, something I’ve learned from you.

[@prncssblvckhvrt8769]

Love your videos. My only suggestion is that you continue to say the things you’re grabbing instead of saying I’m getting this or these. I listen while driving so half of the ingredients are lost to me. Thanks for doing the leg work for the rest of us

[@BarbaraU]

I always look at the weather when doing my meal plan too. Especially if I'm craving soup. I look to see which day is the coldest or if there's any rain LOL

[@ginasubel5227]

I am a meal planner but this is exactly what happened to me this week.😅 I bought all or most of the good sale items at my favorite grocery store and meal planned as I went. I totally look at the weather forecast too! Especially now that we are getting some nicer weather and can grill out more.

[@Michelle-mk6dx]

Ooooh I do check the weather - I love to plan around that -if it’s going to be chilly, I”ll make a soup/ stew …. Or if it’s too hot - no oven 🥰

[@nullasalus3]

It's always helpful to see your thought process when shopping sales to plan meals, and it was great getting to see the meals that you actually made. Also, go Rangers! Because of a medical thing, my doctor encouraged me to eat off of a specific meal plan for the last month. I've been listening/watching your videos while I work the last couple of weeks to meal plan vicariously through you. I think that makes me a little nerdy? :)

[@marywatkins6798]

I found those soup mixes reduced at my Aldi too once, a year or two ago and I continue to look every single time for them at a low price again. Nada! They were so good. I did doctor them up some. The Aldi pork carnitas seasoned pork shoulder is a favorite of mine. It is so easy to cook in the crock pot, and we actually prefer it over rice with a side veggie vs: on a tortilla. The BBQ pork one is good also, which I had to grab once when the carnitas was sold out! We like that over rice as well. Weekly Aldi shopper here!

[@user-zo9xc2lt6b]

Meal plan with weather.Like today is 43,so nice veggie stew with drop biscuits.When it's 70, macaroni salad and fish filets.The hotter it gets cold cuts,cold salads,etc.Can't eat hot foods in summer.If I BBQ,like chicken,do it day before and eat cold from refrigerator the next day.When kiddos was around,cooked hot for them ,ate cold cuts.😅

[@lisat.2783]

Lots of great ideas! Thanks 😊

[@mdketzer]

They all looked delicious!

[@janetdwyer1867]

I love grapes that are crisp.thanks for all your tips❤

[@evamendenhall6126]

Yes!! Nice crispy grapes and bright green !!

[@lindasewell1810]

I often do this same thing when I fail to meal plan. I do keep a pretty stocked pantry and freezer. Love these videos!

[@goode2shuz177]

I’m right there with you on avocados. I have tried to like them and just don’t. Excellent meal plan on the fly!

[@leighdegenhardt485]

Thanks for all the tips! Say a prayer for my Astros please! Theyve lost their minds this year!

[@robinguertin574]

Thank you, Mindy.

[@lyndalouk]

Yes! I always check the weather for the week as well as our schedule when I’m making a meal plan. Right there with you, Mindy!

[@kathyyoung7517]

I just love you! I appreciate that you are real and honest on your channel. You share the best tips and tricks for getting dinner on the table for the family, even in hectic less planned out weeks. Thanks for all you do here!!!❤ Oh and grapes must be crisp. No mushy grapes honing down here😂

[@lisabush8299]

Really enjoyed this video and all of your videos! Thank you!

[@aydinasivertsen8139]

Just changed my weekend meal plan for the rainy day scenario, thank you 😊!

[@sonjagynn7936]

Mindy, thanks for keeping it real. Great suggestions for meal planning on the fly. Completely understand crisp grapes comment.

[@tracykoo2947]

This has been one of my favorite videos of yours Mindy! Thank you!

[@stephanie4623]

Yessss!!! 🥒 Thank you, I needed this tip!

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Thank you for sharing because there are times I don't make a meal plan at home but make it on the fly. Stuff happens and you just can't get a moment to even think through what needs to be done.

[@patriciakuronya9862]

I couldn’t resist the soup clearance either! Bought 4.

[@ritasmoot1823]

That’s a week full of inspiration! I would be happy to eat all of those dinners. Thanks for sharing the process. It helps.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Nothing beats impulse dinner decisions while wondering through the shops! Lovely recipes. Thank you for the video.

[@IOSARBX]

See Mindy Mom, Subscribed because your videos are always awesome!

[@SeeMindyMom]

thanks!

[@wendyhammond2957]

Love your videos! You keep it real and you make your meals semi homemade as I do! Thank you for sharing!! Love love love!! ❤❤❤

[@barbieb1120]

I bought 2 of those soups, they were a great find! especially on a cold spring day.

[@amandakench4079]

Loved this video - so relatable and honest. Your sausage tortellini is one of my husbands favorite meals now!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I was just looking at your channel to see if I had missed your latest video.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Good timing! :)

[@GrayZiazanne]

Thank you for sharing!! Yes! Crispy instead of wrinkly/soggy grapes. Thank you for the mini cukes tip too. Weather planning, i agree because if it's hot out i only want salads or subs type cold food vs soup/hot foods only in the winter. Nice shot with the popcorn! I like how you talked about using the crockpot because everyone would be eating in "shifts"; makes so much sense!!

[@RevDanXP]

Looking good in those Pair glasses!

[@susanmolnar9606]

I often make meal plans on the fly from the meat and vegetables I have delivered and can’t go to the store. I can always make something out of nothing on the go. Keep fridge, freezer and pantry full of ideas. Thx Mindy. 🤩

[@umchewy]

Oh my gosh, I meal plan based on weather and schedule all the time! I’ve learned the hard way that I need to make easy meals when I have a stressful week as well! Good tips!

[@coloringjenn1975]

Another great video Mindy❤, I made the French onion casserole from your last video, I used swiss cheese because that's what I had, and it was so so good, my picky eaters loved it! I will be adding that to my monthly rotation! ❤❤

[@findingaway5512]

I love the bagged salad kits and pizzas. Also love the pizza dough. We have used the dough to make a strom oli tye thing by rolling some lunch meat in it like salami and ham and provalone and then putting with marinara or italian to dip it in. You could also do honey mustard and turkey and cheese.

[@datnurse5062]

Thanks for the cucumber tip!

[@jmonta21]

That lady walking behind you in Aldi 😂

[@triciadukes]

Love to know the risotto is good! I’ve always bypassed them as well at Aldi, but wanted to try!

[@daniellellie12]

What a fun video, Mindy! Thanks❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wynnkidsnannylorivance4111]

Yes, on the weather. It tells me if we will be swimming or not which directly impacts my meal plan

[@AGoldieDog32876]

Yes! School lunch is more $$$ now! I’ve noticed that too, I’m definitely making them lunches more now to save. Thanks for sharing all of this! And yes we plan meals by weather too 😂

[@janetdowning1443]

Just hubby and I but still life is fast and full so I also struggle at times. The channel is a GREAT help 😊❤

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Great ideas ❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you! 😊

[@WYGOWarrior]

I was so looking forward to your thoughts on the ravioli! Please give more reviews on the food you make .Love your videos! ❤

[@reniedavisson8532]

YES, ON THE WEATHER QUESTION!!!

[@kayburris8464]

Very helpful.. thanks

[@shelzp7272]

I love hearing you’re on the news! 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️ I’m on team crunchy for grapes ✔️

[@barbieb1120]

I meal plan according to the weather, especially this time of year. :)

[@findingaway5512]

That soup looks so good. I like putting the tortalinis on a salad and heating up ranch dressing and hot chicken on top. There is a restaurant that had that near me and it is my favory item there.

[@user-mq8fo3tr5u]

Mindy, always appreciate your honesty. My rule for meal planning is this…..pasta, soup/grill (depending on the season), beef/poultry or seafood, and a vegetarian meal. This approach helps me…..when like you……i just totally dropped the ball and menu planning did not happen! Sometimes life just gets in the way.

[@laurie2310]

Great Video 😊 Thanks 👍

[@lisaward3890]

Hello Mindy Mom,yes i do check my weather app for the week then plan our meals accordingly. When we are busy with scheduled appointments and the weather is rainy and cool,that is a great crock pot soup for days like that. Momma said you'd have days like that!

[@nephilimslayer73]

I don’t really “meal plan” as such, but I have a rotation of basic recipes and keep ingredients on hand that can be used for multiple recipe variations. I usually buy seasonal fresh produce so it suits the weather. Sometimes I will cook from scratch and other times I just throw together an easy meal. I always use a shopping list and check online catalogues, shop over multiple stores and get the best specials. I am partially brand loyal. Some items I want a brand name item, and others I will swap out for cheaper brands and store brands, especially for basic items. I find having the flexibility works better for me.

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome recipes and video, thanks 👍👍❤️😁

[@weaverwagon6084]

Thanks Mindy, you are so wonderful! I just got inspired to make a bunch of personal pizzas. Some for tonight for dinner, some for our travel this weekend, and some for the freezer. You Rock!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks so much! Glad I could spark an idea!

[@Daisyj925]

Nice tip on the mini cucumbers!! I usually do wash mine in a vinegar bath (4% vinegar) maybe i will try regular ACV or white vinegar at a higher percentage. There for a bit my cukes would go gross in like 3 days. That is a good price for the broccoli cheddar soup!! Aaaaaand the sea salt caramel cookies are THE BEST!!!! Aw yeh 💪🏼

[@nenascheidecker839]

Yes crispy grapes are best!

[@kristensmith80]

I totally check the weather. No soup 70 degrees or higher…caveat…if it’s raining. Thanks for the very practical tips.

[@leytonfortnite4724]

Fresh veggies trifecta 🤣🤣 Yes my cucumbers have gotten moldy quickly thanks for vinegar tip. TFS also I would love you to do a chicken drumstick recipes video.

[@amy_bloom]

The news!!! 😮 Did I hear that right!? Congrats Mindy!!!

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I check the weather because I plan whether I am going to use the oven or not according to the temperature. Our spring weather has gone from 80 F back down to low 60s F. so the weather is important.

[@alishaparr577]

I made a meal very similar to the tortellini soup for dinner tonight, mine didn't have sausage. I just put in tortellini, Italian flavored caned tomatoes and a few spoons of pesto.

[@chantelgreig921]

Love this style of video ❤

[@joelc9421]

Great video! Thanks Mindy. Do you have a video about chicken legs in the crockpot? Trying not to turn on the oven

[@emilygilstrap31]

We love our rangers❤ we went to a game a couple Weeks ago! Hadn't been in years. It was my son's first time to go. He absolutely loved it. Haven't tried the cookies. Now I'll be on the lookout 👀

[@amyweaver7413]

❤️❤️❤️ crispy grapes - I totally know what you mean!

[@Becka034]

Omgosh! I thought I was the only one who checked the weather when meal planning

[@andreastamper9908]

I check the weather for grilling.

[@nancycarney]

I love to grill. The weather dictates how I plan a meal. I am in the Mid-South near Memphis. The weather is always an issue this time of year.

[@SeeMindyMom]

We grill a lot, too. Even in the colder months, my husband loves to grill stuff up! Actually, he prefers grilling in the colder weather to the warm weather.

[@dianasimplifies]

Hey! I'm also close to Memphis!❤

[@HomemakerSuzy]

I am in a season with a toddler and pregnant with our second, my bandwidth is shot around dinner time 😂. For now I am sticking to simple proteins, freezer veggies, and meals that can be easily done in one pan/pot or the slow cooker. I also meal plan around the weather 😂. Its going to be chilly this weekend and I have potatoes that need to ve used, leeks in the garden, and I can throw it all together while kiddo is down for his nap.

[@hello-vs4me]

Yes

[@bonniegriffie7579]

Love your videos ❤️

[@marciemceachern]

I definitely check the weather, too! What was the verdict on the sausage ravioli? Any good?

[@user-wf5kr8pn6f]

We love the Reggano brand spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce better than any other available!

[@kimwick1186]

Yes to the crispy green grapes! I get it. 😀

[@SeeMindyMom]

glad I'm not alone!