A couple weeks ago I had a very busy week at my day job, working twice as many hours as I do on a normal week. This only happens about twice a year, but it really makes me grateful to only work part time! I worked full time for 10 years and try not to take that for granted.
We still have to eat no matter how many hours I work, so I combined a few freezer meals with some weekend prep to come up with a meal plan that needed very little hands-on attention. Here it is!
On The Menu
Breakfast:
- 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel – made ahead on Saturday
- My Favorite Breakfast Casserole – made ahead on Sunday
- Greek Yogurt with Maple Walnut Granola – made ahead on Saturday
Lunch:
- Paul and I both ate our lunches at work this week, but if not I could have made a batch of Taco Soup ahead of time
Supper:
- Taco Casserole (from the freezer)/Mexican Rice
- Chicken Noodle Soup (using leftover chicken from Sunday dinner)/Salad
- Pizza Casserole (from the freezer – the cook once/eat twice method)/Salad
- Crockpot Chili (prepped the night before)/Cornbread (from the freezer, baked in muffin cups)
- Leftovers
When life is busy, it’s easy to think that going out to eat is the fastest solution. I’ve not found that to be the case! Planning ahead so that supper only needs 20 minutes to get on the table makes a huge difference, but eating at home takes so much less time than eating out!
Watch the video below to see our meals each night!
What is your favorite meal to put in the freezer for those busy nights?
Come Home For Comfort 
These all look quick and easy. Great job planning ahead! I need to stock up on some meats for my freezer. I’d love to have taco meat, browned hamburger meat, and chicken ready to go for some quick dinners. My stash is running low.
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Having taco meat on hand is such a life saver! We’re always up for tacos at my house.
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I work full-time, so every night is like that for me. Planning is the key!
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II work full-time, so every night is like that for me. Planning is the key!
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I have been there, Kathi! I am sure your family appreciates your planning and meal prep efforts!
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I need this! I’m always looking to make meal times easier.
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Me too, girl! ☺️
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Anything that I can toss in the crockpot and forget about for a handful of hours is a winner in my book.
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Absolutely! I don’t use my crockpot as much as I used to, but it’s always a good thing to have on hand. Also so sorry it makes me approve your comments every time, I have no idea why that happens!
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