✨ I don't dread this anymore 🤸🏻


HeyReader,

I used to dread meal times on vacation because I had no idea what we would have for breakfast, lunch and dinner that day. And it seemed like just one more thing on my plate to organize as the Mom / travel planning expert / fixer of all hangry people (while I was hangry myself - never a good thing). When all I need was a vacation.....from everything!

Not to mention all the wasted money on marginal food choices, because we didn't plan ahead, and had to grab something close by.

So I decided to do something about it.

I created these colorful vacation and weekly meal planner templates which are both fillable and editable, and can automatically track your weekly food budget.

It's a lot easier and more fun than I thought it would be. Especially now that both my partner & I are involved, so we know who's doing what, which day. But with room for flexibility, because hey, we're on vacation and sometimes ice cream for dinner is totally appropriate.

I've also included two sample 7 day meal plans & 100+ meal ideas to get you started. Plus grocery & packing lists, and templates to gather ideas for restaurants, meals and recipes all in one place.

✔️ Organization taken care of!

If you want to take the headache out of vacation or weekly meal planning check out these fun meal planner templates (they're over 50% off today).

If the thought of even starting has your head spinning down a rabbit hole, try these tips instead:

  • Pick one day, and start there. Then add one meal at a time.
  • Choose meals your family already likes.
  • Pick easy meals, that don't take a lot of prep or cooking time. Sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, tacos, pasta, scrambled eggs & toast, and grilled meat and salads are one's we go back to again and again.
  • Pick the 1 to 3 restaurant meals your family doesn't want to miss and put them into the schedule first. I like that one the most ;)

Then print off your vacation meal plan and hang it on the fridge of your rental (or at home).

Happy Planning!

P.S. Skipped to the end? Take the hassle & headache out of "What's for Dinner?" with these cute and colorful meal planner templates for only $7 today (regularly $15).

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Packed for Life | Family Travel

An ever curious traveler with a passion for making memories with my family. I give families the tools to experience the joys of travelling, no matter your budget. Through quick, practical solutions. Join me if you'd like to make more memories confidently travelling with your kids, without straining your finances, going into debt, or feeling like you'd have to sell off a kidney to fund your next vacation.

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