sunday:
our beloved grill and chill ritual
brett grills hamburgers + hot dogs
brett also grills some chicken like this (and plenty for the week, too)
chips + fruit
monday:
why we love a weekly sandwich night
Brett’s not eating with us, so let’s have simple turkey sandwiches or BLTs or my favorite wraps
with ip potato soup - (I omit garlic, onion, parsley, chicken, and corn)
a good salad with our weekly salad prep
and a big bowl of fruit
tuesday:
with leftover grilled chicken
also make Weekly Pot of Beans for the week
and make a big batch of brown rice for the week with chicken bone broth for added flavor
I love my beloved rice cooker for this
big bowl of mashed avo, big bowl of fruit
wednesday:
IP “orange pasta” - arguably one of KK’s and my favorite meal
see my quick Instagram post here on how I always freeze any sort of leftover pasta in a silicone muffin pan to make the easiest meal for Future KK. but really it’s the best gift for Future Haley. a filling meal that KK loves! already prepped!
add leftover grilled chicken
a good salad with our weekly salad prep
thursday:
frozen fish + tater tots + a good salad with our weekly salad prep + fruit
PS every Thursday I do this quick little routine of seeing if there’s anything in our fridge I can freeze, and throwing any lurking produce into these containers to make smoothie cups
On Thursdays I love to pick up salad dressings, too. Here’s what we love to do for salad dressings.
friday:
fajita friday: the best, most joyful way to end the week, while also clearing out the fridge
saturday:
next stop on our Year of Beer!
then snack dinner saturday + movie night
meal prep, done here and there throughout the week
prep smoothie cups in these containers
see my quick Thursday routine of freezing leftovers + making smoothie packs here!
make our weekly batch of beloved oatmeal
prep any fruit for easy snacking + easy dinner sides (like wash + destem grapes)
also make veggie box
make Weekly Pot of Beans
make a big batch of brown rice/quinoa with chicken/bone broth for added flavor
I love my beloved rice cooker for this
grill some chicken like this
make a double batch of muffins (here’s why!)
let’s do these favorites
IP “orange pasta” - arguably one of KK’s and my favorite meal
see my quick Instagram post here on how I always freeze any sort of leftover pasta in a silicone muffin pan to make the easiest meal for Future KK. but really it’s the best gift for Future Haley. a filling meal that KK loves! already prepped!
favorite things
our flower-themed month of play: our favorite play dough trays, sensory bins, art activities, and books for May!
our weekly salad prep for goooood salads all week long
build your own grilled chicken bar is always a favorite over here
my Decide Once gift for Teacher Appreciation Week (and something I always keep in my freezer)
the only three things I offer to KK’s weekday breakfasts to reduce my mental fatigue
the big list of things, systems, and routines that help me feel my best - I’m always updating this post and it’s the best place to start to get a lot of FAQs answered!
want more?
i’m always sharing our favorite routines, our favorite systems, and our favorite dinners on Instagram.
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