EASY & HEALTHY MEAL PREP FOR BUSY & WORKING MOMS

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  • čas přidán 6. 03. 2021
  • Today's video is all about meal prepping and being prepared for the work week! If you are a busy and working mom then this video is just for you! There are so many easy and healthy meal prep recipes in this video for you! Also, make sure to check out Ruby's channel! Her video is right below and in the comments! Go say hi on her channel and make sure to subscribe!
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    ABOUT ME: Hi everyone! My name is Abby and I am a working mom living in Texas with my husband, Trey. We have three kids named Truett, Vera and Sybil. We live a very hectic and busy life trying to balance kids, family time, housework, and working full-time. I thrive on DIY projects, saving money, and anything homemade. My hope is to share with you an honest glimpse of our life. Thank you for taking the time to watch. :) Leave me a comment and share! xoxo
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  • @brittanykeith9561
    @brittanykeith9561 Před 3 lety +81

    And before anyone hates on pre-made items...keep in mind that it is still better than any fast food option -even the 'healthier' options out there!

    • @vickili8574
      @vickili8574 Před 3 lety +5

      And it also doesn't cost you an arm and a leg!

    • @ruthp3237
      @ruthp3237 Před 2 lety

      I doubt any mom hanging on for dear life day by day is going to hate on pre-made food options. I'm big fan of Costco's keto, veggie lasagna 😋. And just like that, the kids' dinner is on the table in 4 minutes!!

  • @catharinekarow6654
    @catharinekarow6654 Před 3 lety +30

    Every Sunday, I put my 3 year old down for a nap and let myself enjoy my favorite mom CZcams channels. Yours is always a go to for motivation for the week. Thank you so much!

  • @thewadsquad
    @thewadsquad Před 3 lety +33

    The taco salad and sausage balls are making me drool. I'm currently eating a brownie... maybe I should go meal prep...

  • @kimberlybaker5133
    @kimberlybaker5133 Před 3 lety +9

    Definitely do MORE like THESE. It also was nice and calming with the music 🎶🎶 and not the background noise, etc. Thank you ❤️

  • @kandicegines2158
    @kandicegines2158 Před 3 lety +14

    I’m sitting here with coffee in hand SO excited to start my Sunday like this!

  • @crystalscott6158
    @crystalscott6158 Před 3 lety +20

    Vera reaching in and grabbing the chocolate chips was so cute 🥰💕

  • @shawnetterobinson6859
    @shawnetterobinson6859 Před 3 lety +5

    This is one of a few channels that actually gives me motivation to cook. I think if you can do it with three kids I can surely do it with one working full-time. 🙂

  • @shannonmccormick4354
    @shannonmccormick4354 Před 3 lety +9

    I love recognizing all the aldi brands! 😂🙌 All of these look great and I can't wait to try some!

  • @nicolehenderson3884
    @nicolehenderson3884 Před rokem +1

    Truly one of the most inspiring meal prep videos that I've seen because it's stuff I'd really look forward to eating. Thank you 😋

  • @lariegonzalez3631
    @lariegonzalez3631 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing all your wisdom with us. I have some new inspiration now.

  • @thesimplifiedsaver7052
    @thesimplifiedsaver7052  Před 3 lety +64

    I promise i know how to spell chicken haha

    • @kkcm53
      @kkcm53 Před 3 lety

      😆🤣Your too sweet!! Great video full of yummy goodness & oh how adorable those girls are💞💞They're growing so fast!!!

    • @kkelly4360
      @kkelly4360 Před 3 lety

      Thank you 🙏 soooooo much for the healthy lunch 🥗 inspiration! All of these recipes look delicious!!! I will definitely be making all of these!!! Yummy work lunches really do make my day! 💖🥰🥰

    • @hallybug2692
      @hallybug2692 Před 3 lety

      I don’t doubt it lol 💗🥰

    • @ejo4squared01
      @ejo4squared01 Před 3 lety

      😂

    • @briannawarren8549
      @briannawarren8549 Před 3 lety

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  • @marjoriecardenas9280
    @marjoriecardenas9280 Před 3 lety

    I think you should show us how you maintain your kitchen clean! I make a mess when I meal prep 😩

  • @laurengreen9279
    @laurengreen9279 Před 3 lety +8

    I always say I love your videos..but it’s true! This one was SO good! Could definitely tell it took a lot of time and effort and it paid off. Motivating me to meal prep for the week again!

  • @lindseyrhynes4072
    @lindseyrhynes4072 Před 3 lety

    Ohhh the little baby toes are sooooo cute!!

  • @lindsay3849
    @lindsay3849 Před 3 lety +3

    This is so helpful. Meal prepping is so intimidating to me! For one, I have no idea WHAT to meal prep. You have good, simple ideas! I’m a stay at home mom and this would help me so much. I typically don’t even eat breakfast or lunch because I get too busy making all things for my toddler and baby! Thanks! 🙂

  • @morganjerry1777
    @morganjerry1777 Před 3 lety

    So helpful and motivational for those of us who needed to stop searching and PLAN!!!!!!

  • @valerieg5908
    @valerieg5908 Před rokem

    Thank you for the great meal ideas love watching your channel

  • @mindynix5542
    @mindynix5542 Před 3 lety +1

    Lots of great ideas. Everything looked delicious. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @kathysparks6338
    @kathysparks6338 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing these recipes, God bless,

  • @maryntakacs334
    @maryntakacs334 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely love these!! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy and hectic schedule to make these videos! They are so helpful 🙌

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf Před 3 lety +1

    Every single meal looked great. You made it look so easy but I'm sure it took some time. Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great week Abby.💟

  • @junec.rodriguez1115
    @junec.rodriguez1115 Před 3 lety

    This was a great video! Motivating, great prepping recipes, and loved how you showed us you packing your bag. Thank you.

  • @dianekurley4963
    @dianekurley4963 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos. Your family is precious. The music is great. Since you made so many lunch preparations, I was wondering if you made them for your husband also. So happy I found you on CZcams.

  • @erinrich4343
    @erinrich4343 Před 3 lety

    Great ideas! I bring lunch to work everyday and I'm always looking for new inspiration. I also loved how you showed how you pack your bag for work. 😃

  • @jackieelmore6544
    @jackieelmore6544 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoyed this! Every meal looked delicious!

  • @shelbydanielle8017
    @shelbydanielle8017 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for making this! :) So many easy recipes with few ingredients! Love love recipes like that as a mom of four! ❤️

  • @kkaylajo2012
    @kkaylajo2012 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for different ideas for lunch and dinners! ❤️

  • @shanonreviere7515
    @shanonreviere7515 Před 3 lety

    These and the affordable recipes are hands down my favorite videos!!

  • @ErikaLopez-lu3gt
    @ErikaLopez-lu3gt Před 3 lety

    Girl, ur absolutely amazing. LOVE all the ideas. U make everything so SIMPLE. Thanks for ur inspiration. Have a wonderful week.🌷

  • @juliecarr1780
    @juliecarr1780 Před 3 lety +7

    Check your spray oil. I checked mine it had silicone in it. That was baking into my food. My mom checked hers and it had no silicone but it had propane.

    • @Leafkittie
      @Leafkittie Před 3 lety

      I don't use cooking sprays. I just take a paper towel with oil on it and grease my pans that way.

  • @melissamccabe2845
    @melissamccabe2845 Před 3 lety

    Thank you this video - it was great. as a full-time working mom it’s so hard and need many ideas to help us take shortcuts throughout the week

  • @susanprather5962
    @susanprather5962 Před 3 lety

    Wow, everything looks pretty healthy and good. Thanks for the meal ideas.

  • @kimberlyralston7618
    @kimberlyralston7618 Před 3 lety

    I am watching your videos and getting psyched about meal prep.. thank you so much. You inspired me to do this again.

  • @rachelpruneau387
    @rachelpruneau387 Před 3 lety

    I love your channel! Thank you for all your hard work, it helps having all these ideas that come from your hard work 😊

  • @keshiawatson3177
    @keshiawatson3177 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing this. You gave me so many prep ideas!!!

  • @amyquillen2506
    @amyquillen2506 Před 3 lety

    Yes! Thank you 😊 I'm making freezer meals today. I'm having surgery in about 2 weeks. This reminds me I need to think about breakfast too!

  • @jannabanigan4612
    @jannabanigan4612 Před 3 lety

    This is the best video I have seen for meal prepping. Thanks girl. I'm going to try all of these!!!

  • @joniahmad3115
    @joniahmad3115 Před 3 lety

    I am so happy I found your channel and it was completely by accident. You fix all the things my son and I would eat so thank you!!! This specific video had made something click in my head on how to meal prep. Not that I didn’t know before but all everyone says is you have to have variety everyday but I’m perfectly fine with eating what I know I’ll eat all week. Thank you thank you thank you for doing what you do!!

  • @karenhair3630
    @karenhair3630 Před 3 lety

    I am loving this video. These are all fantastic meals and prep.
    Thank you.

  • @phylliciataylor4570
    @phylliciataylor4570 Před 3 lety +1

    Everything looked so yummy! I will definitely try them all.This is perfect even for me that I’m not a Mom. Thank you for the ideas ❤️

  • @thecynthiacia4678
    @thecynthiacia4678 Před 3 lety +2

    Here from Hey, it's Ruby channel!! I love this collab love my texas people

  • @laurensleppy2787
    @laurensleppy2787 Před 3 lety

    I am almost an aldi exclusive cook, and seeing your inspiration for healthier options for meal prep is motivating to me. Sometimes i see youtube cooks havr all the fancy gadgets and cookery items😊 and i get overwhelmed....especially when meal prepping. I enjoying seeing what you make because it always looks soooooo yummy, and its down home cooking and its simple for me!! Thank you!

  • @kathyk9519
    @kathyk9519 Před 3 lety +2

    Your recipes always look so yummy. Plus they are recipes I will actually cook! Thank you

  • @sandrarice5377
    @sandrarice5377 Před 3 lety

    Loved this video!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @sarab9385
    @sarab9385 Před 3 lety

    This gave me a lot of ideas and inspiration! I currently work from home due to covid but my fiancé would benefit from this greatly. A lot of these look like they’d freeze well too, so I can stock his freezer and he’ll have some easy go-tos for lunch or dinner!

  • @SkinnySimpleRecipes
    @SkinnySimpleRecipes Před 2 lety

    These meals are so convenient and easy to put together for a working mom. Bravo!

  • @annamoore6588
    @annamoore6588 Před 3 lety

    It’s obvious this took time & effort to put together, these are really great options for meals/snacks! Thanks for putting this all together...!

  • @bethanymartin16
    @bethanymartin16 Před 3 lety

    This is amazing! So many great ideas. Thank you!

  • @hollyhouse8230
    @hollyhouse8230 Před 3 lety

    Thank u!! Love this video!!

  • @shatoe
    @shatoe Před 3 lety

    Love your show you bring happiness and joy just watching you ...stay safe and keep up the good work

  • @hwojo6854
    @hwojo6854 Před 3 lety

    Great job! TYFS! Have a great week!

  • @jodythomas1159
    @jodythomas1159 Před 3 lety

    Holy Cow!!!!
    Amazing video!!!!!
    Thank you SO much for all the ideas!!!!
    I’m sure this took quite a bit of time for you to do and it is SO appreciated!!!!!
    🌻💛🌻

  • @vee6976
    @vee6976 Před 3 lety

    I LOVED this video! You just gave me lots of ideas for my work lunches. Thank you!!!

  • @Pjzweek6586
    @Pjzweek6586 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the great ideas!

  • @drendahalbert8510
    @drendahalbert8510 Před 3 lety

    Hey, from East Texas! Love your channel!

  • @paulaingram811
    @paulaingram811 Před 3 lety

    A lot of great recipes! Thanks.

  • @cmclovesnkotb
    @cmclovesnkotb Před 3 lety

    You put a lot of effort into making this video and it shows! Can't wait to try some of these meals!

  • @kittyfeathers3422
    @kittyfeathers3422 Před 3 lety

    Love all your meals in this post!💜 I’d have to cut them in 1/3 for myself.. I’d have leftovers for days.. I’d personally never have time to eat it all in one sitting, on the go, as a nurse no time to eat, drink water or bathroom breaks until I get home. Can’t say how many times I’ve brought my bag packed full of goodies 1/2 eaten back home and gave to my dog...then all I wanna do is sleep!!! So bravo, it all looks so yummy! 😊

  • @bzeissel
    @bzeissel Před 3 lety

    That's for the inspiration!!! Loved it!!

  • @kristyandz
    @kristyandz Před 3 lety +2

    loved the little hand snagging the choc chips... also a rice cooker would be your friend mine was 15 bucks and it steams the veggies as it cooks the rice and its quick

  • @sherrydaniels5060
    @sherrydaniels5060 Před 3 lety +1

    this is a great video! saw some receipes im trying here at home keep those cooking videos coming and i also love the $5 dinners take care!

  • @allisonmiller16
    @allisonmiller16 Před 3 lety

    Loved this video ! I also got my simple life merch in the mail Saturday. I love my new sweatshirt 😍💓

  • @hillcountryhands6604
    @hillcountryhands6604 Před 3 lety

    Hi! I’m here from Ruby’s channel! So excited to check out your videos! I need all the prep help I can get 😍 those sauces for the chicken look so yummy! Can’t wait for next week’s crockpot video!

  • @IvyRoberson-xd3cj
    @IvyRoberson-xd3cj Před 10 měsíci

    Im going to try this I have 5 kids ❤❤❤

  • @sireniatexta2742
    @sireniatexta2742 Před 3 lety

    I loved this video, good ideas that I will definitely try 🤗

  • @bethanymartin16
    @bethanymartin16 Před 3 lety

    Would love to see more meal prep ideas for working moms!!!! We love the meatballs!! Going to try the mini meatloafs next week.

  • @amandakemp4805
    @amandakemp4805 Před 3 lety +3

    I love the ideas. Been needing some to help curb my husband's eating out habit

  • @rossanaruiz8839
    @rossanaruiz8839 Před 3 lety

    Wow great meal ideas.

  • @steffifaraway
    @steffifaraway Před 3 lety

    I loved this video!! Please make more of these!!

  • @Drewsmama05
    @Drewsmama05 Před 3 lety

    You made some delicious meals for lunch and snacks!! And you gave me some good ideas lunch and dinner. Thank you, I know that took some time to make and put together for us. 😊💖😊💖😊💖

  • @maryparsons2516
    @maryparsons2516 Před 3 lety

    When you are holding Sybil I am watching her the whole time. She is so cute and makes me smile. I just love her facial expressions. Also Vera popping up out of nowhere every now and then. Lol. So cute!

  • @mamafromhawaii
    @mamafromhawaii Před 3 lety

    You have the best meal prep and recipe videos!

  • @TheLuzy18
    @TheLuzy18 Před 3 lety

    Wow I clicked on this so fast cuz I purchased those containers last wk fir meal prep.... give me all ur ideas!!!

  • @puakaohelaulii9562
    @puakaohelaulii9562 Před 3 lety

    Love these meal ideas 👏👏👏

  • @tomevans5458
    @tomevans5458 Před 3 lety

    I've been making a breakfast casserole every Sunday and bake Monday am. I use a 9x13" dish and it makes 8 healthy size servings that I pre-package. My adult son who is living with us during COVID has it every morning for breakfast. Microwave for about 90 seconds and good to go.

  • @MountainMommaLiving
    @MountainMommaLiving Před 3 lety

    Love all of these ideas! Thank you for sharing some inspiration for the week, you are a rockstar mama 🥰💕

  • @brittanysworld5526
    @brittanysworld5526 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @dianabenefiel541
    @dianabenefiel541 Před 3 lety

    It's very helpful!! Thsnk you. I'm a working mom and I'm limited on time as well. I will eat bad if I dont pack my lunch and snacks!!

  • @ayoung9441
    @ayoung9441 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey Abby. Great work with the meal ideas! Those containers are great. I'm going to try the Oatmeal Bake tomorrow. Can't wait! 😀. FYI: there's something weird with the Time Stamps, they are about Freezer meals. Enjoy your day, I'm going to see your Collab Buddy for the 1st time 👍

  • @aprilinalabama9074
    @aprilinalabama9074 Před 3 lety

    Great video!! Thanks Abby 😁❤️👍

  • @alexkiko2778
    @alexkiko2778 Před 3 lety

    More videos like this 👍 I need this

  • @cgoinsmajor
    @cgoinsmajor Před 3 lety

    Love the video! Heading over to Ruby’s now!

  • @christinas.8382
    @christinas.8382 Před 3 lety

    I spot a productivity planner. I use the printable version. love it :)

  • @heatherjohnson2511
    @heatherjohnson2511 Před 3 lety

    Been binge watching your videos since I subscribed 2 days ago......🥰

  • @shelly9638
    @shelly9638 Před 3 lety

    Love watching your channel. These look simple and yummy. My somewhat picky husband will love all of these. Sometimes less ingredients is best. I tend to overthink meals and then don't prep at all. Much ❤ love from a Mississippi girl.

  • @krystellefrancoisbedard856

    Love love love this video 🙏❤️

  • @Brittbritt15
    @Brittbritt15 Před 3 lety

    Everything looks great!

  • @PenelopePeppers
    @PenelopePeppers Před 3 lety

    You Did a FABOULOUS JOB !!!!!!!!!!

  • @BBAN81
    @BBAN81 Před 2 lety

    I love the little hands digging out the chocolate chips ❤️

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  • @coffeebean725
    @coffeebean725 Před 3 lety

    I love your videos!!! 💞

  • @karyd1534
    @karyd1534 Před 3 lety

    Loved this one! Thank you for all of your hard work. I was cracking up at Vera picking out the chocolate chips! :)

  • @kristenkerr7126
    @kristenkerr7126 Před 3 lety

    Honestly all looked so delicious and way better for you than fast food and other prepackaged meals 😋😍

  • @LP2488
    @LP2488 Před 3 lety

    Love your vids and love that you also shop at Aldi's. We also shop there and love it. Thanks for giving me ideas as I'm a first time mom 😊 I also love seeing your little ones in these videos

  • @marymarieware4597
    @marymarieware4597 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the amazing ideas.

  • @elainemiller47
    @elainemiller47 Před 3 lety

    The food looks amazing! And Sybil looks more like Trey everytime we see her!

  • @debimorsette1685
    @debimorsette1685 Před 2 lety

    Great video! Nice assortment of foods and combinations. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

  • @odangreally6165
    @odangreally6165 Před 3 lety

    Love this music!!!

  • @vickiepatterson1748
    @vickiepatterson1748 Před 3 lety

    Hello from another fellow Texan! 🤠 I figure we don't live close because there is no Aldi anywhere near me. I would really love to be able to shop there.
    The oatmeal bake looked great as did the breakfast muffins. Actually it all looked great.
    Your little helpers were so cute. 💗
    I know what you mean about cooking bacon. 🥓 It can be a pain. But I don't fry bacon anymore. Instead I bake it. I put parchment paper on a cookie sheet and cook the whole package at the same time. Then you have all that bacon ready to go for your recipes. It's a time and mess saver.
    This is very reminiscent of what I used to do. Watching you cook the protein and prepare the sides is exactly what I did.
    I would spend a weekend preparing lunches. I usually made 25-30 lunches at a time. I would immediately portion them into containers and stack them in the freezer. Making that many meals provided a different entrée each day so I wasn't eating the same thing every day.
    Shortcuts are good. When making a lot of meals at one time, using frozen vegetables and packaged sides are a life saver. I did just like you by cooking frozen vegetables in the microwave and spooning them into the containers.
    I used to make the mini meatloaves too. It's such a great way to portion food and it cooks so much faster.
    When cooking in bulk I would use my crock pot, pressure cooker, electric skillet and other things to help with the process. And your vegetable chopper is a great help too.
    After accomplishing the lunches, I started making breakfast. I would make about 3 weeks worth of breakfast at a time.
    You really have a handle on this. And it's amazing how you do this with a baby on your hip or with little hands helping or reaching for a taste. 😉 It's wonderful what you accomplish with all that goes on in your life. I applaud you!
    Thanks for sharing this with us. ❤️ Planning and preparing ahead is such a time saver and provides all you need daily. It keeps you on track and saves a lot of money. Even the snacks are important and keep you from hitting the snack machine, which can become quite expensive.
    You go girl!

  • @odangreally6165
    @odangreally6165 Před 3 lety +2

    Best video you have ever done.