The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy Moms

We spent $431.95 on groceries for our family of four this month– HOW?! It was the month of the pantry purge, here’s what we ate- and what we spent- on our family of four in March. Healthy Mama on a Budget is closing it's doors until the fall on Monday! Join and get my full grocery budget system including how to plan, shop and cook with budget in mind, The Budget Kitchen Guide, 20+ pages of workshe...

Should you buy in bulk or get a membership to a bulk store like Costco or Sam’s Club? This is one of my TOP most asked questions when it comes to grocery budgeting, so as our community Pantry Purge comes to a close…  I thought I’d share with you a sneak peek of one of my Healthy Mama on a Budget lessons- the Do’s and Don’ts of Bulk Buying. Click here for show notes + links Did you find this sneak...

Do you know how much your family spends on staple groceries each week (do you even know what these are??). Staple groceries are the baseline groceries we buy week after week- often without even thinking, because they're the items our families use up, week after week. Breakfast items, school lunch essentials, favorite snacks-- we couldn't live without these, but are you taking into consideration ho...

Did you know there’s an actual method to writing your grocery list that will help you save more money on food? Listen to find out how my grocery list helps me to save on groceries, every week.  Click here to download my free grocery spending tracker & get on the list to be the first to know when our spring sale starts!  Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal insp...

We are halfway through the school year… which means we’re halfway to summer (yay!) but that also might mean school lunches can feel a little stale. I know this is the case for me around this time of the year- and even though my kids are home this year, it can get easy to get in the rut of the same old, same old. So today, we’re talking mid-year school lunch inspiration- simple ways to switch thing...

I’m back with another what we ate (and what we spent) recap for February! I’ll be honest- I wasn’t sure if we’d make it, this month- mostly because I started recipe testing for the Healthy Mama Cooking Club Spring meal plan (launching April 7!) but we squeezed in JUST under our $600 monthly budget- while eating LOTS of delicious meals! Previous Episodes on Grocery Budgeting: 10 ways to save on gro...

The 2023 Healthy Mama pantry purge kicks off this Friday, and you might be wondering… where am I going to get the inspiration to cook from my pantry and freezer for the entire month? I’ve got you– today we’re talking pantry cooking hacks to make your pantry purge even easier.  Episodes Mentioned:  Episode 315: 10 favorite meals from pantry staples Episode 253: 75+ Ideas for your pantry purge Join...

Using what you have on hand is one of the big strategies for budget meal planning and cooking I teach - but I know sometimes it can feel easier said than done. So today I want to give you some solid ideas for what to make with  items you might have in your pantry- with meals my family has been loving! Notes:  Episode 253: 75+ Ideas for your pantry purge  Recipes Mentioned:  Black Bean & Corn Quesa...

Do you feel like your pantry is overrun with items you always seem to need when you’re at the store, but never seem use? Is your freezer kind of terrifying to open? Do you wish your grocery spending was a little lower? If you answered 'YES!' to any of the above- It’s time for a pantry purge! FREE Pantry Purge Challenge Join me in our third annual Healthy Mama Pantry Purge where we spend the month...

Veggies are not always the most appealing (especially raw) or affordable in the winter. So how can we focus on getting more in, even when the harvest is sparse and we’re craving more bread than brussels?  I've got 10 tips to help you (and your kids) get in more veggies this winter (and beyond!).  Click here for show notes + links to recipes mentioned Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at...

Valentines Day is coming- and I'll admit, I’m not a huge valentines person… but I can get behind an excuse for a date night! But not all of us can get or afford a babysitter for an extra night out- and since moving in September, we've really embraced mixing in at-home date nights. So I thought I would share some fun date night at home food ideas, for this Valentines day- whether you have a spouse...

Welcome to a new monthly series where I'm sharing my grocery budget recap for the month-- what we spent, and what we actually ate (breakfast, lunch and dinner!). My goal for this series is to share what real meals in real life looks like eating well- on a budget. Links Mentioned: Episode 311: How to create a realistic grocery budget Free 1 week trial of the Healthy Mama Cooking Club Learn to eat w...

It's Part 2 of the Cooking In Season series: Winter Edition! In this seasonal recipe series, I take you through what’s in season and help you incorporate these flavors into your everyday meals! So grab your notebook, and let’s dive in. Click here for the full show notes with recipe links! Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club starting at $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive recipe...

There are lots of finance experts out there that will tell you exactly how much you should spend on food (and don't get me wrong-- they know finances better than me!). But when it comes to GROCERIES, these arbitrary numbers might line up with your family’s needs- but they might not. So how do we create a grocery budget that works for your unique family's needs? In today's episode, I'm sharing how...

Food prices are at an all-time high- but that doesn’t mean you need to double your grocery budget. In the last episode we talked about 10 ways to save on groceries this new year WITHOUT couponing. Today I want to talk about your grocery budget specifically and how to INFLATION-PROOF IT- meaning, you don’t need to double your spending just because groceries cost more. Listen in to this week's episo...

Many of us are stressed by rising grocery prices-- but I promise, you don't have to be! To kick off the new year, I'm sharing 10 tips to save on groceries (without sacrificing flavor or nutrition)-- no coupon cutting necessary! LINKS MENTIONED: My NEW Healthy Mama on a Budget Course is HERE! 🛒🥦 Click here to get $10 off Healthy Mama on a Budget  The Budget Kitchen Guide + Recipe Book Series . Jo...

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kit...

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kit...

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kit...

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kit...

Happy New Year Healthy Mama Fam! Something I like to do at the start of every new year is take a few days and RESET my kitchen so I’m starting the new year with a kitchen that’s organized and ready for me to plan, prep and create healthy meals all year long. And I thought I’d take you along with me, this year! So over the first five days of the new year, we’re going to be going through my five kit...

What. a. year. This year was full of a LOT of change, travel and shifts in business and in life-- and in this episode, I'm sharing a recap of my 2022, along with the top Healthy Mama Kitchen episodes from each month, my favorite things I read, podcasts I listened to and the things that made my life better, this past year. Click here for links to top episodes and products mentioned in the show note...

It’s the end of the year… it’s about the time we all start thinking of what we want things to look like in the new year, whether it’s new years goals/resolutions or just making some gentle shifts for a healthier, happier life– I want to share the three routines I think you need to put in place for easy healthy dinners this upcoming new year (and beyond!).  Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as...

The new year is coming… and if you’re anything like me, you have a long list of goals you want to accomplish in 2023! And if meal planning, meal prep, eating healthier or just making dinner feel less stressful is on your list– listen up, these four ways will make meal planning easier in 2023.  Join the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclus...

There is SO MUCH on the internet around holiday traditions, especially around food- it can easily get overwhelming and create stress. I want to talk about how to create special moments- specifically when it comes to food- around the holidays with less stress.  FREE Holiday Recipe e-bookJoin the Healthy Mama Cooking Club for as little as $3 a month for weekly meal inspiration, member exclusive reci...