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Hey mama! Chances are if you are reading this, you need some easy meal hack ideas to make your busy life a little more simple. Well, you’ve come to the right place. I hope you find this blog post helpful.
If you don’t know me already, I’m Danielle! I’m a New Jersey Family Photographer; but first and foremost, I’m a mama of 9 year old twins. And just like you; I need some life hacks to make my job of being a mama a little bit easier.
I don’t know about you but being a working mother can sometimes give me a lot of anxiety! I wanted to share something that has made my life a little easier. And that is an easy meal prep hack for busy moms like you. Instead of flying by the seat of my pants every night and popping chicken nuggets into the air fryer; I have started to incorporate THEME NIGHTS!
So what does that mean?
Every night of the week is dedicated to a specific theme. This makes meal prepping and food shopping so much easier!
So for example, a theme night might be something like “Meatless Monday” or “Taco Tuesday.” Once you decide on a theme that works; you can then plan out your recipes and meals. Below is an example of the dinner themes I have used in the past.
Monday- Chicken
Tuesday- Tacos
Wednesday- Sandwiches
Thursday- Grill/Barbecue
Friday- Pizza
Saturday- Order Out
Sunday- Italian
I can’t stress enough how much theme nights have helped me stay organized and on top of meal planning.
And that’s it! I hope this little nugget of wisdom will help you stay a bit more organized.
If you found, this blog post helpful; it would mean the world to me if you can let me know. You can DM me on Instagram or write a quick comment below.
I look forward to connecting with you!
August 27, 2024
Easy Meal Prep Hack for Busy Moms
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My name is Danielle. I started Danielle Stio Photography in 2021. There is something about being an entrepreneur that really motivates me. This is more than a hobby for me. It is a passion and a calling.
I started this business at a very dark time in my life. I was searching for meaning and purpose and I found that through photography. My hope is that I can put a smile on my clients faces not only during their session , but after their session; and especially when their gallery is delivered.
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"Working with her from booking up to when we took our photos was a breeze. She helped me pick out outfits for the family and was so responsive and kind when I was reaching out with questions or needing suggestions. I was so nervous now that our oldest is 17 months and doesn’t know how to sit still but she was so patient with us and completely understood when our toddler kept running away from the camera. Even with all the chaos I felt she was able to calm my anxiety and she got such beautiful photos."
Cindy
"I found Danielle on a Facebook group over the summer and signed up to be notified for her fall shoots. She was very responsive, easy to work with, and we couldn’t be happier with the final product - we love all the photos. She turned the photos around so quickly too. We’re so happy we chose Danielle to take our family photos this year and will definitely be using her in the future! Thanks again! 😊."
Stacey
"My husband, 9 month old, and I took family photos for the first with Danielle and I cannot say enough good things about our experience! Before we even took the photos she sent so many helpful documents with outfit suggestions and tips for taking pictures with babies! Then when we arrived she was so sweet and did an incredible job making us feel comfortable in front of the camera! Between directing us on how to pose, to making my daughter smile! She was so patient with us and really made sure that we got every shot we wanted!."
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