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16 Meal Planning Essentials For Moms Who Hate Meal Planning

Affordable prep supplies, easy heat-and-eat dinners, and more genius kitchen must-haves.

by Lib Aubuchon
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Raise your hand if you've ever bought ingredients for a week's worth of meals with the best intentions, only to watch them slowly wilt in your crisper drawer while you order pizza for the third time. We see you, and we're absolutely not judging. When you're juggling work, kids, activities, and the mental load of keeping a household running, the idea of meal prep can sound like a LOT.

But what if meal planning was less about becoming a master chef with a spotless kitchen and more about finding a few key tools that do the heavy lifting for you? Tools like pre-portioned containers for effortless grab-and-go lunches, heat-and-eat meals that still count as home cooking, and budget-friendly recipes are all some of the best tricks of the meal-prep trade.

The good news? Walmart makes it easy to stock up on all these game-changers without the sticker shock or adding an extra errand. Because let's face it, you've got enough on your plate (pun intended) without adding "spend a fortune on meal planning supplies” to the mix. From budget-friendly organizers to total lifesavers that cost less than takeout, these affordable essentials will transform dinner time from daily stress-fest to the most blessedly predictable part of your day.