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DISCLOSURE: Basic Invite sponsored this post. All opinions are my own. Hey friends! Can you believe it's mid-July already!? My brain (and body) are having a hard time digesting this, but it's a good reminder to follow-up on those tasks and to-do's that may have fallen off your priority list! It seems that every summer, I make some intention to revamp and reorganize some aspect of my life -- redo the living room wall, plant a herb garden, refresh the pantry, update our meal planning binder, etc. Do you get like this at the start of summer? Well I'm so excited that Basic Invite reached out to me recently to share about their adorable custom invitation, announcement, and stationary line. And I was delighted to find that they not only have an amazing selection and variety of correspondence to fit any occasion or event, but they also have FREE RECIPE RESOURCES!!!  Basic Invite has several recipe cards you can choose from and even editable recipe binder kits!! I'm completely nerding out y'all. 🤓 Here are a few of my favorites that I can't wait to order and refresh our meal planning binder with! Summer project complete. ✔️
 P.S. Did I mention that these particular picks are instant downloads so that means no downtime waiting on a delivery... you can start upgrading your meal planning resources stat! Oh, and they're FREE. If you're looking for some new recipe ideas, please check out our curated collections on our Pinterest or blog! And go take a peak around Basic Invite before the holidays roll around. I think you'll be really pleased with your ability to choose almost any color invitation you like (including colorful envelopes); receive a sample of your invite before you place an actual order; utilize a super handy feature that allows you to capture the most up-to-date mailing address of your loved ones; and enjoy fabulous FOIL designs! You can start planning your holiday picture cards, cheap Christmas cards, and Christmas party invitations now at 15% off with coupon code: 15FF51.  Happy holidays in July friends! Hope you enjoy Basic Invite as much as we do :) lindsey DISCLOSURE: Basic Invite sponsored this post. All opinions are my own.
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Hey friends! Since launching The Meal Planning Method a few years ago, we've certainly had our fair share of grocery lists. And as you get really consistent with the habit of meal planning each week, you start to notice the same foods popping up on your grocery list week after week - such as bread, milk, and bananas. If you've gotten to this point, and are becoming a regular meal planner, you might find a "MASTER GROCERY LIST" helpful each week. A Master Grocery List is designed to encompass foods you frequently buy at the grocery store, allowing for you to meal plan even quicker and lessen the chance of you forgetting common fridge/pantry staples each week. Sounds pretty sweet, right?  Now the exact foods that YOU should include in YOUR Master Grocery List are 100% based off of what YOU and YOUR household frequently needs. For example, my household eats oats daily, whereas yours may never touch them but every once in a while. There is no right or wrong type of "Master Grocery List". Your Master Grocery List should ultimately be a reflection of what ends up in your fridge, pantry, and freezer week after week because you eat those foods often. And it's no surprise to hear that this can only happen if you're truly sticking to The Meal Planning Method and making that grocery list before you go to the store each week! Here's an example of what our Master Grocery List looks like...  What you see here is 2 copies of my Master Grocery List on one standard-sized letter paper.
PRO TIP: For grocery list making, in general... it's good practice to include a food item and cross it off if not needed, rather than trying to remember to add it and forgetting, or worse, thinking you have enough of an item and turns out you don't. :/ Download this Microsoft Word version of the Master Grocery List template to start yours today!  
Not proficient in Microsoft Word? You may want to try this simple blank version of our MASTER GROCERY LIST template that you can add to and photo copy. Download a PDF copy below! 
What foods would make it onto your Master Grocery List? Tell us in the comments below, or tag us on Instagram at @themealplanningmethod!
lindsey Ya know... when it gets warmer out I absolutely love love LOVE making smoothie bowls for meals. They're refreshing, flavorful, and so beautiful, but it's definitely easy to over (or under) do it if you don't have the right formula for your smoothie. I find that the key to making a meal-worthy smoothie bowl is BALANCE. Just like we try to include all the food groups on our plates at mealtime, the same is true for smoothie time, especially if we intend to enjoy the smoothie as a meal. Check out what I mean with this super simple, balanced, smoothie bowl recipe below. (Pst... it's dairy-free!)  SIMPLE DAIRY-FREE SMOOTHIE BOWL INGREDIENTS
Fruit? ✓ Veggies? ✓ Protein? ✓ Grains? ✓ Gang's all here! Creating a balanced smoothie bowl can be simple and stress-free. What are your favorite smoothie bowl toppings? Tell us in the comments below! lindsey |
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