Episode 254: Ashtin Cope

I am happy to welcome Ashtin Cope to the table. She is a meal planner and is all about helping families save time and money when it comes to meal planning. She wants to take the guilt and stress out of it. Today, we talk about the tensions we feel behind preparing meals that often look like guilt. Then we chat about the benefits of meal planning and lastly she shares some actionable steps that you can start doing today.

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Links mentioned:

• Ashtin’s free download: ultimate list of meal search terms

Survival Kit:

• All things cozy:

  • fall scented candles

  • warm blankets

  • warm drinks

Takeaways:

• Create weekly rhythms for certain nights like:

  • take out night

  • pizza night

  • everyone for themselves night

• Benefits of meal planning:

  • physical health

  • mental health

  • financial health

• 5 Secrets to Meal Planning Success:

  • plan in advance

  • prepare for success

  • publicly commit

  • give a visual

  • reward yourself when you win

Discussion Questions:

• Is meal planning something you do? Do you feel like it’s a struggle or not?

• What tension or guilt do you feel about meal planning?

• What is something that Ashtin suggested that might be helpful?

• What is one thing you can do this week based on today’s conversation?

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Connect with Ashtin:  Website // Instagram // Facebook

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