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5 Tips to Cook at Home More (u0026 stop eating out so much!) Minimalist Family Life 2019

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THANK YOU for watching! I'd love to know your favorite advice for cooking at home MORE and eating out LESS! :) You can also find the meal planning video here: youtube/31ZfV3IzqJs
Comment from : @TheMinimalMom

Having all the dishes done and pans and ingredients on the side really helps If it’s late you don’t want to clean for an hour first I agree
Comment from : @dawncox4019

We stopped going out 75 less often At first our evening meals were pretty bland and boring and repetitive at that We’re slowly learning how to cook better and it is saving us money and time in the long run I think the quality of the food is a big improvement too
Comment from : @Xanduur

I live far from a city and when I have errands to do there I end up eating out because it takes so long to get home So I started taking sandwiches in a cooler 😂
Comment from : @rachelrenee79

I lost count how many of your videos I beings watched already but i find cooking so stressful I even avoided the cooking videos 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the irony 🤦🏻‍♀️ anyways here I am 🙏🏽♥️🌻 LOVE all the videos! The binges will continue ❤️🙏🏽
Comment from : @LG777mother

Why is your kid eating that soup without a spoon?
Comment from : @travisblaze12386

Much needed!! i dread every step lol
Comment from : @lesver9297

Dinner time can def be more simple!!!
Comment from : @livelifewithjess9370

Love this So motivated!!!
Comment from : @stephanietravis4215

So so helpful Thank you!
Comment from : @NdnUrbanCat

I LOVE that you say Supper! True Minnesotan like me!
Comment from : @jackierux1345

Love your channel 💖
Comment from : @snoopdog3771

You will not believe how much you will learn about your children and their friends when you make eating dinner together a priority
Comment from : @roseannegalllagher1816

Thank you! I'm so glad I found your channel you have inspired me and i'm a "I hate to cook Mom" I can't wait to watch more of your videos
Comment from : @christydiaz4736

I'm obsessed with your channel!!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience!!
Comment from : @Marissathered

I work part time so I cook all the before the kids come home I keep a calendar in my kitchen just for food planning Love your tips
Comment from : @stephaniejohnson8727

One to two pot recipes are the best and easiest Just have to meal prep and shop in advance of coarse
Comment from : @rebeccaoprea9917

If your kids eat your food , your are lucky
Comment from : @rebeccaoprea9917

Such great tips! You are so right about sitting at the table together -it does help to bring family closer And, definitely, getting the children involved in serving, cleaning and helping is so important in for them grow in life skills, and in their sense of family service (bear one another's burdens, serving one another in love) Bravo for you efforts and the fruit they are bearing God bless!
Comment from : @msunshine4412

We are empty nesters now and some our our best memories come from the time we shared around the table at the end of each day
Comment from : @marieperkins7292

Thank you, Dawn, for another excellent video! This one is especially relevant One of the best things about your shows is, besides your practical advice, you always encourage family togetherness and value God bless you all! Can't wait for the next one!
Comment from : @01Paulsgirl

Can u maybe do a packing for traveling with kids video?? Since u went on vacation recently maybe u can help the rest of us with a 7,4 year old boys and a 3 month old baby please!!! Xo marce
Comment from : @fulltimemar

Looking forward to the Instant pot video! We struggle with meal planning and food waste, so constantly fine tuning meal planning
Comment from : @emilyhobbs5896

So excited about this series!!
Comment from : @SpurlockCassie

Great video and tips I agree all the way down the line Getting your children involved helps create a 'team' or 'tribe' mentality They need to know they are an important, contributing member of the team Their effort is needed and appreciated and missed when they aren't there to contribute Play is how children learn Play cooking, play at being mommy and daddy, play teacherbut at some point they need to do real things Letting them contribute to the running of the house is as necessary to their development and growing up as going to school More so in my opinion True story: I worked in fast food for years Teens would come to work for the summer and I would tell them now you can go wipe down tables, sweep the floors, mop the floor, whatever You might be surprised at how many didn't know how to hold a broom, or use a cloth to wipe a table Enough of my ramble You and Tom are doing a great job with your children and you are bringing light and good sense to your viewers
Comment from : @nanasblessings

Oh I need this! Can't wait to watch the rest of this series Thanks!
Comment from : @amydillardGypsySoul

Yes I need on the go and instant pot meals!
Comment from : @heatherbenza5185

You’re doing a great job motivating & inspiring & educating your viewers! Keep up the good work! I think we would be friends in real life 😊
Comment from : @shaanagray

I am in LOVE with your kitchen! Your videos have been so helpful Thank you for all that you do! I love the simple idea that getting rid of the excess will hold me accountable to keep the dishes clean!
Comment from : @ashleymcginness1643

This is so helpful! I really struggle with this!
Comment from : @ericagoehring1089

I just don’t like to cook When I was single and pre children I ate a sandwich everyday Only thing in my fridge or cabinets was bread, lunch meat and mustard Lol
Comment from : @lisamcgaha54

You are a blessing! 💜
Comment from : @lisakrushinski9436

Dawn, excellent video! So many young moms need to know this When my kids were young it was a struggle :-) but it all starts with meal planning Yes I want to learn more about how to use my instant pot I got one for Christmas and I thought I would use it all the time, but I hardly ever use it so looking forward to that video! You are so inspiring I love your videos!
Comment from : @andreagorham1985

We love our Instant Pots! We have two A 6 quart which we make Greek yogurt in every week because that’s my children’s primary breakfast and an 8 quart for dinners I can’t wait to see all your instant pot meal ideas!
Comment from : @sparklejesusfreak

Stay at home, homeschooling mama here as well! 💗 Sending love from Idaho!
Comment from : @SimplyLivingIt

This is so good! For medefinitely planning is key! If I something have my meals somewhat planned outit's going to be a disaster for sure! And so agreeI have never enjoyed cooking eitherbut, as long as I have stuff planned out- it's sure to be a success! Thanks for sharing!
Comment from : @SimplyLivingIt

Love all of your tips and am looking forward to more videos in this series I am just getting back to cooking at home and enjoying it Thank you Dawn for helping me do that!
Comment from : @janconn1078

Ready for the Instapot info I bought one, but have never used it It is taunting me from the cupboard!
Comment from : @lenarrhodes

Hahahaha I totally am supposed to be cooking supper LolbrWe very rarely eat out because we have so many food allergies, but I will admit, most of the time supper is later than it should be
Comment from : @gratituderanch9406

I saw you referenced in Tiffanyferg’s new video I haven’t finished watching it yet but wanted to let you know
Comment from : @MsK_in_CA

So simple but so powerful! I'm going to start prepping and setting out my dinner stuff early I think this one change is going to make a big difference in ongoing motivation to cook at home Thanks for sharing!
Comment from : @Jesussavioursonofgod

Yes yes yes! I have 6 kids who keep me very busy and we try to eat out only twice a month or less This has been doable with lots of prep: I keep a tight meal plan, i always have some good food prep done which includes precooking meat such as ground beef, pork roast and chicken, also rice and beans cooked ahead (which take longer to cook) I used to think that if I did this I would always feel like we were eating “leftovers” but in actuality, every meal feels fresh and unique but comes from a simple set of ingredients and comes together quickly when I have done things to limit the work at dinner time Thanks for this video!
Comment from : @Kathryninchrist

Can’t wait for the next videos and would love to see recipe videos 😊
Comment from : @elliepeeps5461

We love salads and give us a fresh veggie with many of our meals On my meal prep day (Mon) I wash and chop salad toppings and put them in separate containers Things like purple cabbage, shredded carrots, califlower, broccoli They last in the frig for our week and it's super easy to throw it together with prewashed lettuce/spinach mix or just chop up the lettuce you need day of
Comment from : @vsvizcarra

I'm so excited for the next few videos!
Comment from : @bkzification

Since we eat only vegan, cooking is so much easier and of course more delicious! Love not having the negative vibes of dead animals in my kitchen 💚
Comment from : @daniela140585

I've got 3 kids 3 and under, and I just don't have time or energy to cut up vegetables I buy frozen and use those, and my prep time might only be 30 seconds It's a huge help No, it's not as good as fresh, but it is way better than most fast food
Comment from : @LivetolearnMama

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
Comment from : @ACommonLife

I don’t enjoy cooking either! We still cook every meal at home and I just push through the cooking lol My problem is making a nice meal that my kids complain about and usually won’t eat 😂 eventually they will grow out if this stage 🤞 Good tips !
Comment from : @shannontorrens1

Stayed home for 18 years and homeschooling and I struggled with dinners But now working full time- we don’t eat!😑
Comment from : @sandytoes3373

Dawn, your videos are so refreshingly honest, relatable and life-changing! One thing I do is keep a short list of favorite main dish recipes by meat Example: Favorite recipes for ground beef, chicken, roast, etc That way I can quickly look at the weekly meat sales and quickly put together my week's meal plan as well as take advantage of the sales Keep up the great work, Dawn!!
Comment from : @dianesnider3148

Instapot tips?? Yes please!!!!
Comment from : @keetz8490

I wish I had followed these ideas before my kids became teens It's much harder to turn that ship around when they're grown 😉
Comment from : @auntpurl5325

You are excellent at troubleshooting the typical problems and offering practical solutions I find your channel is time well spent and I oftennealk away refreshed and inspired
Comment from : @auntpurl5325

Every time I watch one of your videos I have the surreal experience of thinking you are the little angel on my shoulder countering the little devil telling me I am lazy and unorganized You give voice to all those thoughts I have hidden away that I thought made me a bad homemaker! (I don't like cooking, I don't want to deal with all that paper, I can't keep track of too much inventory, etc) Thank you for being an inspiration to someone that has never had luck with the systems set up for all those perfectly organized bloggers and friends!
Comment from : @slreding13

Loved this video with the step by step approach Thank you so much for this xx
Comment from : @JenniferAMThomson

Great video, looking forward to the tips!
Comment from : @julessimplelife

Do you purchase toiletries, such as shampoo or toilet paper, separately?
Comment from : @heathermuntean6432

Oh! Please keep the videos coming!!!! So inspiring
Comment from : @BigSmashKing

Can't wait for this series! I need it so bad on this topic!
Comment from : @bluesouthpaw6326

Love your videos For me I haven't been eating out at all for months It's easy for me It's just not in the budget but I'm ok with it I look forward to the upcoming videos you mentioned I have an instant pot and love it but don't cook meals in it YET I use it for hard boiled eggs, rice and steaming veggies
Comment from : @mariemcmahel8618

Love this! Having a minimal kitchen does make a huge difference
Comment from : @lovemybabe3131

I’d love recipes for the instapot I’m a teacher so I’m out the door at 7:30 am I find it hard to cook basic, clean and healthy recipes during the week because I want ones that do not have a lot of sauces I also have 2 picky kids and one picky husband 😂
Comment from : @HappilyOrganizedChaos

We all ate at different times For the padt two weeks unintrntionally we've been eating at the table We have really enjoyed it and I can testify that it works to wanting to cook at home just by longing that family time 🤩
Comment from : @lvlc5

Looking forward to this series
Comment from : @tinak6776

Love your videos!!! Always love your ideas and tips Hands down the best minimal family videos out there Thankful that you have made these brbrLooking forward to your upcoming videos!
Comment from : @kbkb3358

Also do you have any crock pot recipes? I don’t have an insta pot but do have a crock pot
Comment from : @hobbygardeninthewoods

I am so excited for this series! This is exactly the learning curve I'm on right now, and I MAY be stalking YouTube for the foreseeable future waiting for your next videos LOL
Comment from : @bethanyatkinson6944

I definitely want to see your future videos you have planned And the instant pot, for sure
Comment from : @kathycathy9555

As usual - practical tips and motivation from Dawn! Thank you
Comment from : @annapower1833

Can’t wait for the meals to go video I’m in that crazy teen schedule phase of life 😜
Comment from : @conniestanton2273

Hi Dawn! I've REALLY enjoyed this video! Really good job! Looking forward to the other ones on this topic!🙌
Comment from : @barrysparksofficial

Thank you!brI need this series!
Comment from : @tallieallen397

I’ve started using Walmart grocery pickup since my 2nd trimester and LOVE it- makes meal planning and money saving so much easier! And isn’t as stressful or overwhelming as going into the supermarket Also, your highlights look pretty! They look lighter than they have in other videos Looks good on you😘
Comment from : @hannah

Hi Dawn! I wanted to tell you that I started your meal planning/grocery list system a few weeks ago, and it has been wildly successful at my house! Not only has my stress gone down, but my family has a whole list of breakfast and lunch ideas on the fridge at all times so it’s not all up to me to supply them with ideas On Sundays, I have each person in my family highlight one or two dinners they want that week, and I shop on Mondays I love this system SO MUCH No more hangry people at my house—THANK YOU!!! Bless you for this amazing system 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Comment from : @tawnytuppence5573

Prep fruits and veggies in the weekend and put them in single serve containers for snacks, meals, etc I also sectioned off and labeled part of the fridge for meal prep There is nothing worse than going to cook dinner and finding that someone has eaten your ingredients This way, everyone knows what they can’t eat and your chalk board/white board idea has been working well to remind them what they can eat!
Comment from : @amiehegeman