98. Mastering Meal Planning: From Overwhelmed to Organized with Nakita Attard Vassallo

Most moms are asked this dreaded question at least once a day - what's for dinner? This can be a serious cause of stress, especially when you don't have an answer. The whole thing can be quite overwhelming.   Whitney's guest this week is Nakita Attard Vassallo, a mealtime strategist who helps busy working moms go from stressed and scrambling to wing dinner daily –- to being well-prepared and organized while feeding their family good food and saving time and money.   Nakita shares her personal journey of transitioning from a place of overwhelm as a young mom to becoming an expert in the art of meal planning. She opens up about her early struggles with daily meal decisions and shares the turning point in her life when she decided to focus on meal planning and batch cooking. This shift not only improved her efficiency in the kitchen but also inspired her to share her knowledge with other moms.   Join Whitney and Nakita as they explore the world of meal planning and discover practical tips to simplify and enrich your daily life.   Here's what to look forward to in today's episode Nakita explains the difference between meal planning and meal prep The multitude of "side" benefits of meal prep Nakita shares a wealth of ideas for your slow cooker - all year long! The magic of frozen veggies Essential lists to keep Shifting your mindset around meal planning and prep Nakita's big rock planning strategy One question women could be asking themselves more: did I do something for myself today?   Nakita and I would love to know what you connected with from today's episode - what are you going to do to start, or shift, meal planning for your family? Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @‌the_mama_manual and @‌Whitneywoman!   Connect with Whitney: Instagram | Website | Free 5-Minute Guided Meditation | Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Nakita Attard Vassallo:  Instagram | Website | Free 7-Day Meal Plan schedule