There are so many things to keep track of around the holidays, from big meals to hosting guests to buying gifts. There’s simply not enough
Holiday meals are a great time for connection and quality time with family and friends, but sometimes a big family meal can put a strain
What’s your perception of a successful meal planner? Someone who plans out every single breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack with effortless precision? Maybe they’re also
Meal planning helps you reduce stress and stay organized in the kitchen, but at times, it can feel overwhelming. While each family will have their
I’m currently packing for my fourth multi-day backpacking trip in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. I’ve written before about how to use Plan to Eat for
There’s nothing better than enjoying fresh, delicious meals that capture the essence of summer. Our team loves to savor the season with a variety of
“Before I used Plan to Eat, I was so overwhelmed! I was buried in cookbooks, web browsers, and recipe printouts, lost in grocery lists and
We all succumb to the “easy buttons” in life, whether running through the drive-through for dinner, racking up credit card debt when we want something,
Overspending on food happens so easily, especially during the summer when the temptation to dine out or indulge in seasonal treats is at its peak.
Last year I started mountain biking, but I am a timid adventurer when it comes to anything off my own two feet. Put me on
Imagine this, it’s 5 o’clock and you just got home from work. You haven’t eaten since lunch and you’re feeling a bit hangry, but you
In March, I was honored to be interviewed by Authority Magazine for a series about reducing food waste. One of the key points we touched
Spring always feels like a good time to clean, get rid of clutter, and organize our lives after months of cold days and cloudy skies.
Last week I was creating my meal plan, and when I looked at my calendar I was surprised there wasn’t much happening that needed to
Several years ago, my teammate Riley and I shared how we create our meal plans to help customers see how we use the program. I
While a pen-and-paper plan is helpful, I’m here to convince the pen-and-paper planners (or dry-erase and whiteboard planners) that digital planning is better…because it is
A lack of cooking skills is a barrier to meal planning for many people. And being able to cook homemade meals is a great goal
Over the past several months, we’ve covered different methods of meal planning like using a planning template, planning around your schedule, planning around what you
Meal planning doesn’t need to overwhelm you! Just like anything else, meal planning is a habit you can practice and get better at over time.
The previous installment of our How to Meal Plan Series focused on planning for a small household, serving one or two people. Today, we’re flipping
Every year at Thanksgiving my mom shoos all of us out of the kitchen so she can cook undisturbed. As the person who cooks the
There are two kinds of people in the world, you either love leftovers or you hate eating the same thing twice. At my house, we’re
Eat This Much Overview. Eat This Much is a meal planning app that creates macro-friendly meal plans based on your preferences and budget. The program
Welcome back to our How To Meal Plan Series! If you’re interested in reading about other “how to plan” methods, check out these posts: Plan
About a week ago, my friend and former co-worker, Riley, sent me an audio message (because audio messages > text messages) asking for some side
In continuing our series on different ways to meal plan (you can find the previous blog on templates here and the blog on schedules here),
While everyone has a different planning style, the most common way to meal plan (and the way we often teach) is to plan around your
We often get questions about integrating Plan to Eat with a fitness and nutrition tracker like MyFitnessPal. While it’s not in our roadmap to partner
Paprika Overview Paprika is a recipe management app that lets you collect recipes and generate a grocery list of items. Paprika has apps for iOS,
Everyone has their own style of meal planning. From dinners only to month-long planning, there are endless ways to create a meal plan. And there’s
Summer is almost here and we’re excited about our gardens growing, munching on seasonal produce, and hosting backyard cookouts. And because of the change of
My husband and I just returned from 3 weeks of vacation where we enjoyed many yummy pastries and cappuccinos for breakfast and bratwurst, schnitzel, or
Last year, Heidi Priestley wrote to our help site asking for help while preparing a meal plan for a 5-week sailing trip from Mexico to
With warm weather activities and vacations, summer tends to be a season of less meal planning. Taking a break from meal planning isn’t all bad,
Overview The Mealime app helps you create a simple, no-fuss, meal plan. The app focuses on stress-free cooking, simple grocery shopping, and reducing household food
This month our customers are voting for their favorite kitchen gadget in a March Madness-style bracket. The competition is heating up as the sweet 16
One of the best parts of winter is turning on the oven or firing up the stove and warming the house with smells of slow-cooked
Like so many people right now, I started playing with ChatGPT. I began by asking it questions about my hobbies, plot inspiration for a novel
I started meal-prepping in college when brain space, time, and money were limited. It’s a habit I continue to apply in my weekly dinner process
Winter is not a season that boasts a long list of fresh fruits and vegetables like Summer and Fall. The conditions aren’t right. It’s not
Last week, we shared three ways to navigate the holiday season with food allergies or restrictions. But sometimes going to other people’s parties and finding
Going to holiday parties and gatherings can be stressful if you have food allergies or restrictions. You might feel like a burden to the host
The holiday season is stressful. From hosting gatherings, and giving gifts, to figuring out what to eat every night, this time of the year is
We’ve been serving up podcast episodes for a year already! The podcast has been such a joy to work on and we’re grateful for every
We asked and you delivered! In August, we asked our customers to send us their favorite quick, go-to recipes and we received so many great
Cooler temperatures mean a higher risk for seasonal illness. And when one person in a household gets sick, you can predict that everyone else will
A hefty grocery bill can mean we have less money to spend on other necessities. You’ve probably noticed your grocery bill adding up more and
eMeals Overview. eMeals is a meal-planning app that provides recipes and weekly menus. Each week, the app provides a new rotation of recipes, you select
There could be any number of reasons you’ve lost your habit of meal planning, it became too tedious, you went through an unpredictable stage of
Podcasts are a great way to learn new things, be entertained, and see the world from a different perspective. And the best part is you
The number one reason to meal plan? It’s worth it. Whatever effort you put into creating your meal plan is a gift to your future
“Nothing is more exhausting than the task that’s never started…” ― Gretchen Rubin, Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives Meal planning,
“I heard what I feel is one of the best pieces of parenting advice ever just a couple of weeks ago…I reserve the right to
Our customers have the best meal planning advice! We recently received an email from a customer that is too good not to share. Samantha highlights
Summer has arrived! We’re always excited for bountiful Summer produce and all the new recipe options we have for what’s in season. Summer produce is
At Plan to Eat, we not only want to provide the most reliable and efficient meal planning software, but we also want to simplify your
I tend to get stuck on the idea that in order to have recipe variety in my meal plan, I need to plan recipes that
In an ideal world, we would always have unlimited energy and inspiration for creating meal plans, but sometimes, meal planning is just another item on
We know you’ve noticed the increase in food prices at the grocery store. And with prices rising across the board, it may feel like it’s
I have happy childhood memories of scenic drives into the mountains for a long weekend of camping, fishing, and playing in the dirt. My family
I have notes and reminders scribbled in every possible place from sticky notes on my desk to brainstorming flow charts tucked into my weekly planner.
We all get stuck in meal planning ruts. The same four or five meals get added to our meal plan every week because we know
Changing your habits isn’t just for New Years! You can decide to create a new habit any time of year. We are entering the second
Spring is just around the corner and we are looking forward to a new batch of seasonal produce! We recently interviewed Joy Manning on The
We believe our mental and physical health is directly tied to what we eat. It’s easy to see how food affects our physical health, but
This month, our goal is to help you get a robust recipe book! Whether you’re brand new to Plan to Eat, or have been a
It’s February and we are encouraging you to do a recipe roundup all month! Stay tuned each Monday in February for new recipe ideas. When
The first Spring produce always comes at just the right time! Winter has slogged on and on and our bodies, and minds, are ready for
Here in the northern hemisphere, we are deep in the heart of Winter, but that doesn’t mean there’s a lack of yummy seasonal produce! On
There’s a common misconception that fresh produce goes out of season in Winter. Just because the weekly farmer’s markets aren’t operating and your local food
It’s that aggravating part of January, when our goals and resolutions start to fall off the rails. If we weren’t already struggling to keep everything
I met Ronda Simmons at a one-day writing workshop back in July. She mentioned she was finishing up a cookbook and I told her I
Every year for Christmas, my grandma makes dozens (maybe hundreds) of cookies. Spritz, pizzelles, sugar cookies, gingersnaps, and many others. She keeps them in the
Growing up, holiday meals were always special. The whole family would get together at my grandma’s house and one meal was an entire day’s event.
For me, Autumn is a welcome time of year. The heat of the Summer is behind us and the cool mornings and breezy days of
Like many people, I jumped on the sourdough bandwagon in 2020. I love a good sourdough loaf with a tangy, sour flavor and I wanted
In case you missed it, we launched the first episode of The Plan to Eat Podcast! In this episode, our hosts, Riley and Roni, and
All life-changing habits, whether it be budgeting, exercising, or meal planning, have their misconceptions. And that’s probably because there are many ways to understand and
Rather watch than read? Check out our meal planning benefits video on Youtube! If you’re new to meal planning, you might be wondering what the
August is here and for many families that means getting back into school mode. We’re always looking for ways to make back to school easier
Some might say summer is almost over, but I think the best of summer just got here! That’s right, it’s peach and tomato season (at
Have you ever planned a wholesome, delicious meal and then when it got to the table, half of your family didn’t want to eat it?
Summertime is here and we’re ready for some backyard dinners and barbecues! We love the fresh fruits and veggies of summer and all the fun
At least a few times every summer, my husband and I pack our backpacks and head into the wilderness for a few days. It’s probably
We ate casserole a lot when I was growing up…tuna casserole, hamburger casserole, cheesy chicken casserole… If we had meat and noodles in the house,
Whether it’s saving money, saving time, or wasting less, we’re always thinking of ways to make grocery shopping more enjoyable! Below are four tips for
We’ve written before about how to use Plan to Eat to save money on groceries, but we know there’s only so much one app can
Time is a finite resource and with a limited number of hours in each day, sometimes we just need dinner to be easy. We have
If you are looking for recipes that are specifically geared toward saving you time, look no further than sheet pan meals! The great thing about
Rather watch than read? Click here! Last year, the ever-present question of “what’s for dinner?” was more present than ever! With most restaurants closed or
Whether it’s saving money, saving time, or wasting less, we’re always looking for ways to make grocery shopping more enjoyable! Here are five tips for
As we enter a New Year, saving money might be one of your top goals. We know that simply by creating a meal plan, you
As we approach winter, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead and get some meals prepped. Whether you make an extra large batch of dinner
We’ve entered Fall. Daylight is waning and it’s getting chilly. This is a great time of year to bring your crockpot or slow cooker out
As part of our “How We Meal Plan” mini series, I’d like to tell you about how I use PTE for myself (see Riley’s post
Meal planning can seem daunting at first, especially if you’re not naturally a “planner”. Why not just go to the grocery store, grab a few
Plan to Eat’s mission is to make meal planning more efficient so you can get back to doing what you live, with the people you
Summer is right around the corner and when the weather gets hot, sometimes we would rather be outside playing, than figuring out what to eat!
At Plan to Eat, we believe that our physical and emotional health is directly tied to what we eat. Eating nutrient dense foods that cultivate
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