Day 9: Make a “Meals We Actually Eat” List
Meal planning doesn’t have to mean elaborate recipes or brand-new ideas every week. Today’s reset is about realism and creating a simple list of meals your family actually eats and enjoys.
This isn’t about perfection or Pinterest-worthy plans. It’s about reducing stress, decision fatigue, and wasted groceries by sticking to what works.
What You’ll End Up With
- A go-to list of reliable family meals
- Less stress when planning dinners
- Faster grocery lists and fewer impulse buys
Task Steps
- Grab a piece of paper or open a notes app.
- Write down meals your family consistently eats without complaints.
- Include simple dinners, leftovers, and repeat favorites.
- Don’t overthink it. This is a working list, not a final draft.
- Keep the list somewhere easy to find for future planning.
Quick Tips You Might Not Think Of
- Separate meals into categories like quick, comfort, or leftovers-friendly.
- If a meal hasn’t been made in months, it doesn’t need to be on the list.
- Update this list as tastes and schedules change.
Planning meals becomes so much easier when you stop fighting reality. A list of meals your family actually eats saves time, money, and mental energy, making weeknight cooking feel manageable again.
