Freezer Meal Prep Hacks to Save Time and Space // Postpartum Meal Prep Baby #5

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Күн бұрын

Elisha helped me bring our entire freezer out into the garage so I could show you guys, in real time, how I make freezer meals. This way really conserves space and energy if you don’t have a gigantic freezer outside in your garage or anywhere else. This also helps if you don’t have the room to stack giant “ready to go in the oven” casserole dishes in your freezer.
This is super helpful if you are postpartum. That is why I did this specific meal prep, but I do love to use all of these strategies if I’m just making double batches and putting something into my freezer. I really like to use my freezer as a way to get ahead, preserve food and have a way to pull out a fresh meal for our family and not have it feel like it is reheated or it’s leftovers. It’s kind of half way done and the ingredients are all added. It takes a lot of the brainwork out of the process for me and makes it super, super easy.
Freezer meals are a part of our every day life, but this big prep has to do specifically with postpartum. For me, when it comes to the kitchen, I feel like brain power is the biggest thing I’m up against. When I’m tired or overwhelmed, I don’t want to have to think.
I hope that this was helpful for you and gave you a few ideas of what you can do if you have a small freezer space. I know it’s always a plus to find ways to make life easier! :)
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Blog Post With Recipes and My Complete Postpartum Meal Prep List: www.nowthatwereafamily.com/bl...
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Timestamps:
00:00-2:09 - Intro
2:09-3:37 - File, Don’t Pile
3:37-4:27 - Freezer Recipes
4:27-6:04 - Food Prep: Order of Operations
6:04-6:57 - Freezing Sides
6:57-8:13 - VMA Discount Code
8:13-9:06 - Saving Freezer Space
9:06-16:35 List of Freezer Meals
16:35-20:43 - Extra Tips/Marinades & Sauces
20:43-22:42 - Closing

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@allenfamilyhomeschool2074 Жыл бұрын

This is also great to do as soon as you get that positive pregnancy test to prep for the harder weeks of the first trimester. ❤️

@TheOvernightMom Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking!!

@amandaw30 Жыл бұрын

This is how I’ve survived 5 pregnancies!

@OUTOF.CULTURE Жыл бұрын

Such great advice. I'm pregnant with my third and in the hard stage of the first trimester. I definitely had this thought this week! I will be doing this with any pregnancies going forward!!

@rachelmcguire9037 Жыл бұрын

Genius! Yes!

@erikabutterfly Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@herarogers Жыл бұрын

I love the accumulation of snow gear without mention 😂

@mf3610 Жыл бұрын

The thumbnail 😂😂😂 I love it

@emilycpc 3 ай бұрын

Muffin trick is honestly genius! I was worried about how/where I was going to store a ton of muffins but now I can store more than I was even planning on making! Lol

@rachellel6464 Жыл бұрын

Love the idea of freezing batter instead of baking!

@heatherfarrell2706 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a lot of freezer meal videos, and this one was by far the most helpful. You have some really great ideas that I’m excited to try! And the casual addition of snow gear made me lol for real 😂

@mf3610 Жыл бұрын

You shoulda just kept going and ended up with an entire snow suit on 😂

@beccaholland3602 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS. Id love an expansion on this video with more detailed recipes

@taylorhoag8811 Жыл бұрын

You crack me up with the goggles 🤣🤣🤣

@neahughes1579 Жыл бұрын

You cook very similarly to me so I appreciate this! I am generally an “everything from scratch” chef, so I do a lot of meal prep like this for my family. 🥰

@alkalinesimplicity4491 9 ай бұрын

You took me out when you had the ski mask on 😂😂😂

@lenafreeze7131 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree about eating cooked freezer meals or the same recipe way to many time, just isn’t great and then waste your efforts! Great ideas! I’ll definitely try some! Just need to get in a habit of remembering to take it out soon enough. That’s my main problem with these kind freezer meals.

@kayleehvezda9875 11 ай бұрын

Katie, I’m pretty sure you are superhuman!! I love how disciplined and intentional you are with your homemaking duties. You inspire me! Keep up the great work and the helpful media 💜 God bless you, Elisha and your precious 5 kiddos!

@TheOvernightMom Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video! Had a good laugh at all of the gear 😂😂😂 fun and super helpful! Thank you for the time you put into making this!!!

@KATARZYNA-cv8lf Жыл бұрын

Oh dear you are truly inspiring me , when on earth you had time to do it all with little once and homeschooling and being pregnant. May God bless You , greetings from UK 🙏

@kristihurst4853 Жыл бұрын

This is a very different approach. I do a lot of freezer meals (we have 3 kids in less than 3 years) and this was very helpful! Space is always an issue. And I LOVE the biscuit idea!

@MrsAPeterson Жыл бұрын

Best postpartum meal prep video I’ve seen!

@ashleybrodie1460 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video it is so helpful. I don't know if you do a tour of your pantry and fridge and how you organize in stock things, and what you buy, I just saw a glimpse of it in this video, and I would love to see more. I'll go ahead and look around to see if you've already posted a video like that but if not, that would be awesome to watch!

@danyelleanderson9106 Жыл бұрын

This video is gold!

@tierzahammond8921 10 ай бұрын

I love these ideas! I have used almost all the tips, I have a good 25 meals in the freezer now. I'm 38 weeks with baby #4!

@jessicaconner8894 Жыл бұрын

Gradually wearing snow items was a great touch 😂

@hannahwomack8721 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video Katie! What a blessing!

@meghantanner3157 Жыл бұрын

😂😂I can't even concentrate on what you're saying! Lol! But this is so helpful and so many great ideas! Thank you!

@user-fx7sq1ud4l Жыл бұрын

These tips were so great, I could watch this one a couple of times! How and when do you refill or restock these meals for your freezer?

@dianaaasims Жыл бұрын

Love this, thank you for all the great tips!

@AndreaFelizM Жыл бұрын

Too fun haha!! I really do appreciate all your thoughts and advice. Definitely inspired

@katiebatty27 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. So much good information 👏🏻 👌🏼

@Moderne.husmor Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is revolutionary! I'm so going to start doing this!

@katephilbrook3959 11 ай бұрын

This is fantastic content!!! Thanks so much!!

@angelaboggs2077 Жыл бұрын

Great and helpful video!! Thanks Katie!!

@Baxfam1 Жыл бұрын

Best ideas on a freezer meal video I’ve ever seen! Amazing! I’m pregnant with #5 too!

@boomboombelle Жыл бұрын

Wow!!! So many great and novel ideas! Thanks guys!

@megangrelle Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks and this inspired me to start freezer meal prepping at 28 weeks preggo so I can have those no brainier meals ready. Fellow non-casserole loving family here as well so thanks again for the ideas :)

@dianachubenko1484 Жыл бұрын

This video is so good. Thank you so much for sharing your tips on freezer meal prepping and including the recipes. Can’t wait to make them

@jolinv2214 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Loved your videos, they are really inspiring ❤

@laurfred2742 Жыл бұрын

I love your muffin idea!! It's so helpful to have freezer meals postpartum. Good job!

@Ksu11123 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is another level! Totally new to me, thank you so much Katie!

@TheMgmoore28 Жыл бұрын

I need to start some prep ASAP! 35 weeks! These were great ideas, thanks Katie❤️

@lacythomas2198 Жыл бұрын

Most helpful freezer meal video I’ve seen! I like the idea of prepping the marinades.

@hugsforlove Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!❤

@heatheryarbrough702 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@elizabethmenke4189 Жыл бұрын

Truly inspiring!

@taylorcoyne2240 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!! Love the idea of freezing batter vs finished muffins - not sure why I never thought of that!! I’m 39weeks and this motivated me to get a few more things in the freezer today 🙌🎉 thank you!

@mamagrahams9943 Жыл бұрын

This is genius! I always feel ahead of things when I have quick lunches in the freezer pre made for my kids. But this method of having a lot more *half made meals is 🤯. I can’t wait to utilize this great idea. Thanks!

@staceyrogers6125 Жыл бұрын

Love this!! I'm collecting ideas for postpartum meals and I really want to do a lot of homemade from scratch meals. We're expecting our third baby in January so I'm looking forward to some warm, cozy meals 😊

@christinat.7264 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Your recipes sound delicious. What worked for me was crock pots/instant pot and following recipes (I didn't have to think about it). But, loved seeing what you do. Whatever makes your life easier and it's healthy. 😊

@hollydegroot6510 Жыл бұрын

I am so grateful for this!! I am due on the 24th of December with baby #4 and am already trying to prep. Plus this is amazing for every day use. Always cook/prep in double+ batches and freeze the rest for later! Thank you!

@longhorn861 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was very helpful. I'm getting ready for back to school and homeschooling and want to be prepared before life gets busy. I'd love to see a more detailed video of the freezer organization.

@creativereindeer 10 ай бұрын

Hehe we have the same sense of humour regarding the snow gear! Also this is one of the healthiest meal prep videos I’ve ever seen coming out of ‘murica! Thanks!! I’ve been on the hunt for some new recipes! Cheers :)

@audraleeferris Жыл бұрын

I’m so thankful for this video! I’m 34 weeks with baby #2. I have been kinda concerned about what to do for postpartum meals (it’s been almost 6 years since my last baby) we moved to a more remote area in Idaho where “meal train,” door dash, hello fresh etc are not available. I’m a home cook but I just didn’t know really where to start. Thank you for the tips, recipe suggestions and motivation! I can do this! Blessings from Idaho City ❤

@annielouise5048 Жыл бұрын

Great suggestions ! Thank you ❤ I’m due with our 5th at the end of August so I’ve been trying to look ahead and do what I can to take work out of the following months by prepping ahead. Just put all the kids fall clothes in a container at the top of each of their closets . Feels good getting these things done.

@mrs.t4382 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I am also due in August. I was just thinking about their fall clothes yesterday and making it super easy.

@sabl6381 Жыл бұрын

LOL, the snow gear!

@olga_weisemann Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video 💖 We are also expecting for our first baby in just 6 weeks 😊 Please, make a detail video about your sleep training 🙏🙏🙏

@melissa2807 Жыл бұрын

We had frozen muffins in their final form last time, and my husband just was not a fan. So thank you so much for this advice!

@marilynpetersen9115 Жыл бұрын

Hi Katie, congrats on your newest little guy!! Just wondering when you will have the rest of the list of meals? I have run off the others so far and excited to prep.

@saraigomez9573 Жыл бұрын

How long does all this food last for your family postpartum Katie? I will be trying some of your recipes, God bless you!

@Dom-jb3pi Жыл бұрын

I love the humour lol

@ShesMakinDough Жыл бұрын

Love the transition with all the gear 😅😅

@lorrainewhite23 Жыл бұрын

How do you find the time to do all the prep? What is occupying the kiddos for the hours it takes to do all of this prep and clean up?

@audreypichot8371 Жыл бұрын

She said for most of the recipes she just doubles or triples the recipe while she makes dinner. If you already have all the ingredients out it doesn’t take much longer or any extra cleanup.

@alexism1127 Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! Thanks for sharing.

@hannahmcmillan5712 Жыл бұрын

You can wash ziploc bags and reuse them.

@mrs.t4382 Жыл бұрын

Off subject, Katie, but you’ll have to do an updated sleep training video with this bebe! Not that you’ll be busy 😂

@emilykoepsell841 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the tips and meal ideas! How far advance did you prepare them? I'm currently 6 months pregnant with #3

@mycupofcocoa1125 Жыл бұрын

I bet the pesto pasta and sausage is a kid fav. What r ur kids doing when u make this? That’s my big thing kids pulling on me while I’m cooking

@kathelinetabuteau5309 6 ай бұрын

How long do they last in the freezer?

@marilynpetersen9115 Жыл бұрын

So great, please post recipes ASAP we are expecting and can you put on your instagram so we don't miss them? your the best and God bless you and your new little one to come.

@nowthatimamother Жыл бұрын

There is a link in the description with the recipes :)

@HeartRawArt Жыл бұрын

From a genuine place of curiosity and health consciousness do you think there might be a more sustainable and less plastic chemical-y alternative to the zip lock bags ? Thanks so much for yet another great vid.

@tierzahammond8921 10 ай бұрын

I freeze a lot in mason jars. Cool then in the fridge first and leave at least an inch of headspace. You cannot fit nearly as much though. I also use her Ziploc filing system to get more in.

@airlerina3622 8 ай бұрын

Ive read into it a bit and decided to go for stasher zip lock bags.. they are made from silicone, not PEVA (which is also toxic apparently ) - but priceyyyyy... They have bf deals ATM though so I did an order and see how it goes. So far I've been freezing in glass containers and dishes, but more organisation in the chest freezer would be great, so I really wanna give that filing system a go 😅