Meal Planning 101: 5 Steps to Stress-Free Fall Dinners

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Citrus Pear

Fall is busy — school, sports, work, holidays sneaking up. Dinner shouldn’t add to the stress. With just a little planning, you can enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without the chaos. Here are 5 steps to make it happen:


Step 1:
Plan Your Meals Once a Week

Pick one day (like Sunday) to map out your meals. It saves decision fatigue all week long.


Step 2
: Shop Smart with a List

Stick to a list to save time and money. Bonus: it prevents those midweek “emergency” store runs.


Step 3
: Prep in Batches

Chop veggies, cook grains, or portion snacks ahead of time to grab-and-go during the week.


Step 4
: Use Time-Saving Tools

Slow cookers, pressure cookers, and even freezer space can be your best friends.


Step 5
: Let Citrus Pear Help

Here’s the game-changer: let us handle the chopping, prepping, and packaging. Our freezer meals save you hours each week — while still giving you healthy, home-cooked dinners.

Ready to reclaim your evenings? Start with these steps — and let Citrus Pear make dinner one less thing to worry about.