Saturday was cold, wet, and gloomy, so we stayed in most of the day–cleaning the house, reading, coloring, playing games, gathering a load of donations for Good Will, and–freezer cooking! It’s been a while, but we’ve finished the last of the meals I made before Lyddie was born, so time to restock.
My method of freezer cooking continues to evolve depending on LIFE. A couple of months ago I shared on Once a Month Mom via video how I’m currently fitting make ahead meal prep into my schedule. In short, I rarely do it all in one day, but break it into manageable sessions (often once a week). So if you love the idea of cooking ahead, but the “once a month” idea intimidates you, check out that video for a few ideas. (Oh! P.S. I’m not that fat anymore!)
Here’s what I was able to get done in a couple of hours while Jared ran some errands and the kids played:
- Cooked and diced chicken
- Homemade chicken noodle soup
- Chicken and Rice Bake
- Breakfast Cookies
Breakfast: (Slimfast shake for me)
- Oatmeal x3
- Cereal, English muffins, oranges
- Breakfast Cookies, bananas x3
Kiddo Lunch: (Lean Cuisine meal or salad for me)
- Grilled Cheese sandwiches, chips, carrots
- Fish sticks, bread and honey, pineapple
- Cubed ham, string cheese, crackers, applesauce
- lunch at friend’s while mommy is away x3
{Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup}
Dinner:
- Chicken and Rice Bake, steamed broccoli
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Freezer Rolls
- Ham, Funeral Potatoes, peas
- BBQ Pork sandwiches, coleslaw
- Leftovers
- Dinner Out
- Daddy Cooks (my work night): Scrambled eggs and toast
For more meal planning ideas, visit OrgJunkie.
