The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy Moms
By Kristin Dovbniak
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Episodes: 156
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It’s time to take the stress out of weekday meals. Kris Dovbniak is a trained chef, culinary nutritionist and a mama of two here to guide you in making healthy eating easy and accessible by simplifying your meal plan, demystifying meal prep, taking the stress out of weeknight dinners and helping you learn to cook your family delicious, nutrient-dense meals along the way- without spending your whole life in the kitchen. The Healthy Mama Kitchen podcast shares the best tips, tools and hacks for your real life healthy mama kitchen with a side of humor and sometimes a little bit of spice. Grab your apron, and let’s get cooking! Connect with Kris: http://www.healthymamakris.com
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Better Baking Tips [From the Vault]
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Meals we're making in December
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Introducing Healthy Mama Meals PLUS!
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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10 Tried and True Hacks for Thanksgiving (or any holiday dinner)
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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A la minute: Meal shortcuts I use as a busy mom & chef
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Travel like a Healthy Mama
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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What to prep when you feel like you have no time to prep
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Ask Kris: Low effort dinners, cooking with frozen veggies & more!
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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What to cook when life feels overwhelming
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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What to Cook This Fall
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge Week 3: Flavor Foundations
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge Week 2: Cooking Methods
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Healthy Mama Cooking Challenge Week 1: Mise En Place
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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14 tools I use EVERY DAY in my healthy mama kitchen
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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It's not just the butter: why does restaurant food taste so much better than your food at home?
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Revive your meal plan with my two magical meal planning lists
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Why cooking takes you so darn long (and how to make it faster)
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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PREVIEW: Our 5-step routine for easier back to school meals
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Welcome to the NEW Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Where I've been and what to expect
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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The NEW Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Coming August 11th
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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[BEST-OF]: Our Stress-free Breakfast System
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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[BEST-OF]: How to shift your meal routines for back to school
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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[BEST-OF]: Our Simple School Lunch System
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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[BEST OF]: Go-to meal starters for easier meals
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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[BEST-OF]: How to create a balanced bowl meal
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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[BEST-OF] The Five Meal Prep Essentials
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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[BEST-OF]: How to meal prep in 1 hour a week
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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[BEST-OF] Simplify Meal Planning with anchor meals
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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[BEST-OF] Top Chef Tips for Easier & Faster Cooking
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Ask Me Anything: beach snacks, grocery budget, favorite recipes, bowl ideas & time management for moms
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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How to simplify summer meals (& easy summer meal ideas)
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Cook This: June
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Get Grilling: Tips & Hacks for the best grilled food
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May 27, 2024 |
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Staple Recipes for BBQ Season (that aren't just burgers and dogs)
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May 20, 2024 |
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The Healthy 5-minute Breakfast I make all summer long (the healthy mama guide to smoothies)
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May 13, 2024 |
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Cook This: May
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May 03, 2024 |
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Spring Meal Shortcuts for Quick Weeknight Dinners
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Hacks for easier meal prep cleanup
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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High Protein Meal Prep Breakfast & Lunch Ideas for Spring
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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A meal prep evolution: how to make meal prep work in every season
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Cook This: April
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Meal-worthy salads for the whole family
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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New stage, new challenges: How we're feeding our kids these days (6 and 10)
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Air Fryer 101
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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The only tools you need for your Healthy Mama Kitchen
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Cook This: March
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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How to organize your kitchen for easier cooking
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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How to build a delicious & satisfying bowl meal
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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5 ways to brighten your winter meals
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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How to get out of a recipe rut
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Simple Recipes BIG on flavor with Kat Ashmore
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Soup-er delicious soup
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Nourishing Asian Cooking with Sophia Nguyen Eng
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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8 go-to meal starters & flavor boosters to prep to save time on meals all week
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Exactly how to start meal prepping this new year
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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What we ate & what we spent: December 2023
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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10 simple ways to cook and eat healthier in 2024
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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5 steps to get back into a meal planning routine this new year
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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How I stock my winter pantry (plus favorite winter recipes & favorite kitchen tools)
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Holiday Baking Hacks with Lex Daddio of Daddio's Kitchen
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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What we ate and what we spent: November 2023
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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How to Simplify Holiday Meal Planning
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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[Part 2] The 2023 Healthy Mama Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the foodie and outdoor lover
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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The 2023 Healthy Mama Holiday Gift Guide: Part 1 (gifts for her, for him, for younger kids and older kids)
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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10 easy holiday appetizers with 5 ingredients (or less)
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Mise en place: One simple cooking habit to make all your meals happen faster
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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30+ ways to use rotisserie chicken as a meal starter
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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What We Ate & What We Spent: October 2023
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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All the ways to use your slow cooker this fall and winter
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Fall Shortcut Meal Ideas
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Anchor Meals: Simplify your meal plan one meal at a time
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Save time in the kitchen with these top chef tips
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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BONUS: Brats, Schnitzel and Kernöl- What I ate in September in Germany and Austria (with a special appearance from my husband)
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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10 ways to save money on food this fall
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Healthy Mama Grocery Guide: Costco
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Baby on the way? The Healthy Mama Guide to Freezer Meal Prep
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Meal prep not working for you? It might be the way you're prepping!
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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The five things I meal prep every week (how to get started with meal prep)
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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What We Ate & What We Spent: August 2023
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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How I meal prep in just 1 hour a week
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Less-stressed Back to School Breakfast (15+ Ideas)
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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3 ways to start shifting your meal routines this back to school
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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[REPLAY] Our Easy School Lunch System
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Season 6 is here! What's New & Meals We're Enjoying Now
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Summer Snack: How to use Late-Summer Produce
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Summer Snack: Easy Camping Meal Ideas for the whole family
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Summer Snack: Make-ahead Summer Lunch Ideas
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Summer Snack: Make-ahead Summer Breakfast Ideas
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Summer Snack: Our favorite Road Trip Snacks
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Ask Me Anything: favorite family meals, how I got into the health and cooking world, dealing with cooking burnout, our daily routine and more!
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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How to Save Money on Food While Traveling
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Low Cook Dinner Ideas for Warm Weather // Easy Summer Meal Ideas
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Shortcuts for Easy Summer Dinners
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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What We Spent & What We Ate: May 2023 Grocery Budget & Meal Recap
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Sauces and Dressings and Marinades (Oh My!)
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May 29, 2023 |
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Healthy Mama Grocery Guide: Whole Foods [2023 Edition]
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May 22, 2023 |
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Healthy Mama Grocery Guide: Trader Joe's [2023 Edition]
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May 15, 2023 |
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Healthy Mama Grocery Guide: Aldi [2023 Edition]
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May 08, 2023 |
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What We Spent & What We Ate: April 2023 Grocery Budget & Meal Recap
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May 07, 2023 |
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Cooking In Season: Spring
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May 01, 2023 |
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How to store food so it lasts longer [Reduce Food Waste Series #4]
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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No more freezer burn! How to freeze food better [Reduce Food Waste Series #3]
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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20+ ways to repurpose leftovers [Reduce Food Waste Series #2]
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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5 habits to reduce food waste [Reduce Food Waste Series #1]
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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What We Spent & What We Ate: March 2023 Grocery Budget & Meal Recap
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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The Do's and Don'ts of Bulk Buying (Sneak Preview!)
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Grocery Budget Game-Changer: Staples vs. Spending
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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How to strategically write your grocery list to save more on food
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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LUNCHBOX SOS: Mid-year ideas for a lunchbox refresh
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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What We Spent & What We Ate: February 2023 Grocery Budget & Meal Recap
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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5 Hacks to Use What's in Your Pantry
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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10 Favorite Family Meals from Pantry & Freezer Staples
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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PANTRY OVERFLOWING? FREEZER FULL TO THE BRIM? IT'S TIME FOR THE 2023 PANTRY PURGE! [Free Community Challenge]
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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10 ways to eat more veggies this winter (and beyond!)
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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15+ Date Night at Home Food Ideas for Valentines Day
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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What We Spent & What We Ate: January 2023 Grocery Budget & Meal Recap
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Cooking in Season: Winter
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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How to create a realistic grocery budget for your family's needs
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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How to inflation-proof your grocery budget
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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10 WAYS TO SAVE ON GROCERIES this new year (without couponing!)
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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HEALTHY MAMA KITCHEN RESET: Day 5
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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HEALTHY MAMA KITCHEN RESET: Day 4
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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HEALTHY MAMA KITCHEN RESET: Day 3
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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HEALTHY MAMA KITCHEN RESET: Day 2
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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HEALTHY MAMA KITCHEN RESET: Day 1
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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In the Healthy Mama Kitchen this year: 2022 Recap & Best Episodes of the Year
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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3 Routines You Need to Make Meals Easier this New Year
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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4 ways to make meal planning easy in 2023
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Simple & Stress-free Holiday Food Traditions
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Meal Planning Tips for the Holiday Season
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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HOW I MAKE MEAL PLANNING EASY (How to Make Meal Planning Simple in 2023) \\ The Healthy Mama Meal Planner
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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What we ate: November 2022
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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BONUS: The 2022 Healthy Mama Holiday Gift Guide (ft. my husband Nick)- gifts for the cook, the couple, the kiddos, the book lover, the outdoor enthusiast and the dude in your life
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Hacks for a Less-stressed Thanksgiving
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Shortcuts to bring ease to your Thanksgiving meal
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Slow Cooker 101
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Q & A: Recipe Development: How I find inspiration, the recipe creation process, exactly how long it takes from idea to recipe, mistakes I've made and more
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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What to Cook: Halloween Night
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Instant Pot 101
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Cooking in Season: Autumn
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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20 Cooking Tips No One Taught You
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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What We Ate: September 2022
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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How to start to transition to fall cooking
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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BONUS: Meal Planning Around a Move
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Rice Cooker 101: Perfect Grains Every Time
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Shortcut Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Easy Balanced Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Our Simple School Lunch Packing System
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Simplifying Meal Prep for Back to School
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Meal Planning for the Back To School Season
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Welcome to the Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast!
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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The Healthy Mama Kitchen Trailer
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Cooking with Kids Part 4: Skills Ages 6-16
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Cooking with Kids Part 3: Skills Ages 2-5
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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Cooking with Kids Part 2: Kids Kitchen Tools, Essential Skills + Kitchen Safety
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Cooking with Kids: Why, how and when to get your kids in the kitchen
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Feb 04, 2022 |