Getting food on the table is one of the most important things we do as homemakers—after all, the kitchen is the heart of the home, as they say. Yet it's so easy to be overwhelmed when we get there, looking at the thousands of recipe options available at our fingertips or the daunting task of making something that is healthy and nutritious, while also being cost-efficient and timely. Don't let the chaos get to you! This episode walks you through the basics of meal planning, touching on the essentials you need to know while still keeping it simple.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The recipe box Ellie uses from Hobby Lobby

Hello Fresh meal delivery service

Calling All Cooks classic southern cookbook

Walmart app for online grocery orders

Steward Sparker:

Vintage Autumn playlist on Spotify

Ellie's ham and cheese pie recipe on Instagram

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Email Mrs. Smith at smithandsteward@gmail.com.