Meal planning does not have to be a solo job! Here are 5 Ways to Meal Plan as a Family with Fraîche Table.
The Mental Toll of Meal Planning
We know that just hearing the words “meal planning” can illicit feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. From deciding what’s for dinner to making sure the fridge is stocked, the invisible workload of meal planning is… A LOT. It’s not just about cooking (in fact, that’s often the easy part!); it’s the responsibility of managing every step of the process, day after day.
What if meal planning didn’t have to be a solo job? What if you could share the burden with your family, turning it into a team effort? With Fraîche Table and the power of collaborative meal planning, that’s exactly what you can do. It doesn’t have to be all on you! Here’s how:
1. Involve Everyone in the Planning
Meal planning can totally be a collaborative process. Give everyone in the family a role to play instead of being the only one worrying about what’s for dinner!
Your family can log into the Fraîche Table account, browse through recipes, and help pick what sounds good for the week. This simple step not only lightens your load but also gets everyone excited about the meals!
2. Prep Together
Involve the whole family in meal prep. Whether it’s chopping vegetables, measuring, mixing or assembling dishes, cooking together can be such a fun bonding activity and (bonus) make the process more efficient. Who doesn’t need another helping hand?!
3. Meal Plan Access to Everyone
Often there is one person who is the keeper of the menu and recipes – sounds exhausting! One of the best features of Fraîche Table is that the recipes and weekly menu are always accessible. Whether it’s your partner jumping in to start dinner for you, or your kids wanting to try their hand at cooking (my 12-year-old is totally obsessed!), they can login, pull up the recipes and follow along.
You no longer have to be the one to answer “What’s for dinner?” or be on call to guide every single step. It’s a game changer! Plus, it generates an automated grocery list, taking yet another task off your plate. Your family can see exactly what’s needed, and anyone can pitch in to help with shopping. No more last-minute runs to the store for forgotten ingredients or stressing over a lengthy list on your own…
4. Add to Favourites
Made a meal you LOVED!? Favourite recipes you make that your family loves. This makes it so easy to pick from tried-and-true meals in the future!
5. Rotate Responsibilities
Sharing the meal planning load doesn’t just mean helping with prep and picking recipes—it can also mean rotating who’s in charge each week. Let your partner or even the kids take the lead on planning one week’s worth of meals. They’ll gain a new appreciation for the work involved, and you’ll get a well-deserved break. Plus, it might inspire some creativity in the kitchen!
