Meal Prep Monday Podcast™

In episode 299, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares why she's spending more on groceries than ever before and why she's okay with that. With four kids, rising food costs, and a focus on prioritizing health and quality ingredients, she's shifted her mindset around grocery spending. Allison shares seven reasons she's comfortable investing more in food, along with seven practical ways she's still saving money on groceries and reducing food waste.

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🎧 What Meals / Meal Prep Looks Like, Right Now | EP#260

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In episode 298, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares how she's teaching her four kids to become independent in the kitchen, from her 2-year-old learning to peel and chop vegetables to her older boys preparing meals on their own. She shares four practical ways to build kitchen confidence, including modeling, investing time upfront, making the kitchen accessible, and finding opportunities for one-on-one cooking time.

Related episodes and resources:

🎧 Kids in the Kitchen w/ Guest Katie Kimball | EP#224

👉 Kids Cooking Activities for Different Stages

Coming Soon! The new Prep Dish Recipe & Meal Planning Library is launching in November, bringing years of meal plans and recipes together in one searchable place. Stay tuned for details!

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In episode 297, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf returns to the Meal Prep Monday podcast with updates on family life, meal planning, and what's happening behind the scenes at Prep Dish.

She shares about raising four kids, taking a month-long family trip to Japan, homeschooling, and what's growing in her garden. Allison also talks about the meal-planning routines that are still working for her family, from protein-focused breakfasts and slow cooker dinners to getting the kids involved in the kitchen.

Plus, she shares a sneak peek at an exciting new Prep Dish project focused on making years of favorite recipes and meal plans easier to find and use.

Referenced episodes and resources:

👉 High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235 Listen here

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In episode 296, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares what's currently supporting her family's rhythm with four kids, homeschooling, and travel.

She covers protein-focused breakfasts, morning routines, daily walks, lifting habits, and simple systems that make busy days feel smoother.

Allison also shares brief updates on homeschooling and world schooling, and how intentional rhythms create space for what matters most.

Referenced episodes and resources:

👉 High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235

High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235

🎧 Guest appearance on The Lively Show:

TLS 515 Designing the Year to Come with Your Partner with Allison Schaaf

🗺 Bright Standards on Amazon for National Park Maps

Bright Standards

🍷 Dry Farm Wines (affiliate)

Extraordinary Natural Wines

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In episode 295, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares the practical systems that make family dinners happen in her home. She talks through deciding that dinner together matters, choosing a realistic time, using the calendar as a guide, and simplifying groceries and meal planning so dinner doesn't rely on motivation alone.

She also references her breakfast rotation as another example of how simple food systems reduce daily decision fatigue.

👉 My breakfast rotation episode:

High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235

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In episode 294, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares why family dinner remains a consistent rhythm in her home, how it supports connection and emotional health, and why eating together early in the evening works best for their season of life.

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Hi friends! Just a quick note to say that the Meal Prep Monday podcast is taking a break and will return in January 2026.

🎧 In the meantime, feel free to explore our 290+ past episodes filled with meal prep tips, time-saving strategies, and healthy eating ideas (and more!). There's plenty to catch up on!

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In this episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares a behind-the-scenes look at the systems that shape her daily life, from health routines and homeschool rhythms to social connection, faith, and even how Prep Dish itself fits in as a system for achieving goals with meaning.

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In episode 292, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares an exciting new workshop all about tackling one of the trickiest mealtime challenges: packed lunches. Whether you're packing for kids, yourself, or the whole family, this workshop is packed with ideas to simplify the process and keep lunches stress-free.

🎓 Sign up for the lunch workshop here → http://prepdish.com/workshop

💡 This workshop was inspired by a recent survey where over 200 of you asked for help with lunches — so don't miss it!

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In episode 291, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares an exciting new project, a new business centered around family, adventure, and a love for the U.S. National Parks.

In this episode she shares more about this undertaking (and re-assures you that Prep Dish is going nowhere!).

Tune in to hear about the journey and check out the links below to follow along-

Links mentioned in this episode:

🗺 Website →

Ultimate National Parks | National Parks Blog & News 🛒 Shop the Amazon Store →

Bright Standards 📸 Follow along on Instagram → @‌scratchandexplore

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In episode 290, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf gives an update on undertaking homeschooling, implementing points for travel, visions of world schooling and more.

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In episode 289, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 2 strategies for lunches.

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In episode 288, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 4 strategies for handling afterschool snacking.

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In episode 287, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 4 tips to help you with your food budget and what to assess in your kitchen right now as we head into fall and a new school year.

Costco Episodes - #67 & #135

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In episode 286, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 10 tips to help you get into the "school year" mindset and prepare for the new household rhythm.

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In episode 285, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 3 meals for beating the heat in the kitchen this summer.

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In episode 284, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf reveals You Need a Budget's founder's #1 tip for saving money. She then walks through 4 keys to saving money by eating in vs eating out.

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In episode 283, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks with chef James Barry, founder of Pluck. They discuss the importance of organ meats and how to incorporate them into your meals.

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In episode 282, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses the how behind hitting your daily protein goals.

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Resources mentioned on this episode-

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - https://drgabriellelyon.com/

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Episode #235 Guaranteed Protein - 30g per Meal https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guaranteed-protein-30g-per-meal-ep-234/id1488667608?i=1000664341349

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In episode 281, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses how to make family breakfast that works for you AND your kids.

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Resources mentioned on this episode-

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Episode #235 Family Breakfast Rotation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-protein-breakfast-rotation-family-friendly-ep-235/id1488667608?i=1000665006508 High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235

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