Meal Planning in 2027: Plan your meals in 15 minutes per week on a budget!

On-Demand Class · Feeding & Nutrition

This Meal Planning Blueprint will save you time, money, and energy by giving you a step-by-step strategy that you can follow to get your groceries within your budget every single week!

Class Description

Do you get frustrated looking at meal plan after meal plan online and finding none of them meet your needs? I did. Over and over I got discouraged because I would spend hours searching for yet another meal plan that I thought would help, only to realize I had wasted my time. Unlike what you'll find on so many sites, this course doesn't tell you WHAT to eat- it teaches you HOW to create your own menu using a simple, easy-to-learn method. Allow me to walk you through this strategy for planning your family's weekly meals in just a few minutes a week. Why Master Your Menu? So you can... Avoid the 4pm what's-for-dinner panic Learn to efficiently plan your menu in record time Learn to use an easy method to help you stay in budget Use our ready-made (and editable!) template to keep track Who is Master Your Menu for? Master Your Menu is designed for Parents who: Don't have a lot of time Feel overwhelmed thinking of learning something new Struggle with being organized (OR are driven to be more organized) Prefer a step-by-step guide for easy learning Want to reduce the time spent on the logistics of planning out family meals Need to spend less on groceries Need a practical less-stress way to get the menu planning done each week If any or all of these are you, you are perfect for this course! What You Will Accomplish This course will give you a blueprint to: Set up your grocery budget Create an inventory and meal list Find deals at your local store Plan your menu for the week Create a grocery list while staying on budget Use our easy, editable template to create your list In short, you'll learn to create your weekly menu quickly, easily, and on-budget!

Sessions Overview

  1. Welcome to Master Your Menu!: Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here! This quick meal planning course is designed to take you from overspending and over-stressing to breathing easier mentally and financially. It's going to be amazing!
  2. Getting Started with Trello: Trello is an amazing free productivity app that you can use to organize everything from school schedules to work projects to- you guessed it- meal planning and grocery lists! The link to sign up for Trello is in the Workbook that was emailed to you at the beginning of the course.
  3. Copy My Meal Planning Template: Once you’ve got your Trello account set up, go ahead and create a board using my template! We'll use this board in the next lessons. The link to the template is in the Workbook that was emailed to you at the start of the class.
  4. Setting Up Your Grocery Budget: There's a lot that can go into figuring out your grocery budget, but for now, here are two simple ways to figure out your how much should be in your grocery budget.
  5. Your Inventory and Meal List: To stay on budget with meal planning, the key is to build your plan based on what you already have. Also, use the free Easy Healthy Meals template to set up your meal ideas board! The link is in the Workbook emailed to you when you signed up.
  6. Finding Deals at Your Local Store: Learn 4 basic steps to saving money at your local store every week.
  7. Planning Your Weekly Meals with Trello: And now you're ready to plan out your weekly meals! You've done the prep work and now it's time for the magic!
  8. Creating Your Grocery List: Now that you've made your weekly meal plan, it's time to create your grocery shopping list- easily and under budget!
  9. Party Time!: YOU DID IT! WHOOHOO! Congratulations on finishing the Master Your Menu class. You're ready to rock your meal planning! Be sure and check out the BONUS lesson for some of my extra tips and tricks for getting meals prepped and ready and on the table, even when you're a busy parent!
  10. BONUS- Top 10 Dinner Prep Hacks for Busy Parents: I've got 2 little kids- I don't have time for meal prepping! So I've figured out lots of ways to make things quicker and easier when it comes to getting dinner on the table. Here's my Top 10 Hacks for less time (and less stress!) in the kitchen!

Your Instructor

Stephanie Iraggi

Hi! I am a Jesus-loving, introverted, somewhat crunchy, and highly practical homeschooling mom of a 6yo future CEO and a 3yo ninja. I have been married for over a decade to my wonderful husband, Jacob. Creating order out of chaos is my jam and I am passionate about streamlining your mom life! I create and blog at www.MamaShark.blog.

Degrees and Certifications

Mom of Two Founder & Owner of successful swim instruction business for 10+ years Has taught thousands of students of all ages (0-83 years) Red Cross Certified Lifeguard & Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR Instructor Founder & Owner of Mama Shark B.S. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis on teaching

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