January 4, 2013 by Sarah
Filed under 365 Tips for Busy Moms, meal planning
How many times have you stood in the kitchen after a busy day of work and have no idea what you are going to prepare. The kids are getting into everything, homework needs to be checked, and of course there is some sort of school meeting that you need to get to. At this point the Domino’s App on your IPhone is being used and dinner has become an unhealthy pizza fest.
There are many ways to avoid this scenario besides hiring a personal chef. One way is weekly meal planning. Just a little bit of preparation can make those busy nights go flawless with a healthy dinner on the table in the blink of an eye.

I have found a perfect meal planning website that has it all… Emeals!!! This affordable (plans start for as little as $5.00 a month) and versitile meal planning (paleo, low carb, gluten free, clean eating, vegetarian—just to name a few) website will be the best money you have ever spent. Click, print, shop….a busy mom’s dream come true.
eMeals is the simple dinner solution for busy people who want to spend their money wisely and their time with people they love. eMeals is the easy way to be organized, have a well-managed grocery budget and enjoy healthy dinners at home.
Today, eMeals is inspiring many other families to connect; strengthening that essential bond and making a practical menu-planning tool available to them to end the dinnertime and grocery budget struggle. The eMeals Team is comprised of working parents, with busy and complicated lives, who know the value of eMeals in their own experience.
How It Works:
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Pick Your Plan
To start getting eMeals, just choose a meal plan
based on your eating style, your family size
and even your favorite grocery store.
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Get Great Recipes
Every week, your meal plan arrives in your inbox —
complete with seven simple, creative, family–friendly
dinner recipes. Each includes an entrée and side dishes.
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Shop and Save
Along with the meal plan, you’ll receive a detailed
grocery list organized by section and coordinated
with the weekly sales at selected stores.
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Relax and Enjoy
We take care of the meal planning, the grocery list and
the budgeting — while you take credit for making healthy,
home–cooked meals that your whole family will love.

What are you waiting for? Do you want your kitchen sanity back?
Of course this mom never pays full price so Mom on the Run is proud to announce that all MOTR readers can use the discount code newyear to save 15% off their eMeals subscription!
Fellow bloggers- Are you interested in joining the emails blogger program? Email me @ smmuconnatgmaildotcom for further details!!
Do you meal plan? Do you have a special day that you dedicate to meal planning/cooking?




I am a busy mom of three amazing girls and wife to an even busier husband. When I am not teaching or driving the mini-van, you will find me in the kitchen cooking, meal planning, and of course blogging about maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a busy family schedule.













I love meal planning. It saves so much time and it makes my night so much easier knowing what I am going to be making for dinner when I get home from work! I’ve never tried this site before….interesting!
I try and meal plan, but usually it doesn’t happen.
I absolutely couldn’t live without menu planning! It’s a must.