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MEAL PREP ESSENTIALS (as a minimalist mom with limited time and space)
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items Since entering my toddler mom era and seemingly losing so many hours of the day, I’ve started meal prepping on Wednesdays and Saturdays for 2-3 days at a time! These accessories and tools are what I use most often to make it efficient.
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DISHES + SHEETS + BOWLS
TOOLS I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED
KITCHEN ORGANIZATION
DISHES + SHEETS + BOWLS
the things I actually cook in / on!!
I use to be someone who only owned one baking sheet but once I found these that nest inside of each other, I was sold. It is very helpful for being able to do an entire sheet of veggies or potatoes as well as a sheet of chicken separately!
3pc Nonstick Baking Sheet Set Gold - Figmint™
I was simply sick of washing the same bowl over and over. Having this three piece set allows me to marinade or season meat in one, wash fruit in one, and toss salds or seasoned potatoes in one. When not being used they all nest perfectly. The icing o...
Cuisinart Set of 3 Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids
I have these in green and am obsessed with the color. Like anything else, I love a set that NESTS within each other. I often store my meat for 3-4 days in the large one and my potatoes / veggies for 3-4 days in the small one. Love that they have lids...
Thyme & Table 4-Piece Stoneware Bakeware Set, Includes Lids, 9"x13" , 7"x10" Bakers With Lids , Green Ribbed - Walmart.com
love these for making a 1-2 day serving of chicken or a casserole of sorts. It is large enough for 3-4 servings but small enough to only take up about ⅓ of the width of a fridge shelf.
Pyrex Freshlock 8 Cup Rectangle Food Storage Container: Glass Container with Lid, Oven & Microwave Safe, Clear/Red
bought these about 4 years ago and still going strong. I pack my husbands lunches in these – large ones for the main dish and small ones for his portion of fruit or vegetables for the day.
stusgo 20 Pack Glass Food Storage Containers with lids（ 5 x1040 ml, 5 x370 ml）, BPA Free，Reusable for Kitchen Organization (10Pcs， Pink) - Walmart.com
TOOLS I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED
the little tools I swore I would never purchase as a minimalist, but they are worth the counter space. I swear.
didn't realize how badly I needed a scale until I started meal prepping and trying to monitor my protein intake! this one is great and cheap! used daily for 8 months and the battery is still good.
11lb Digital Kitchen Food Scale White - Figmint™: Touch Controls, Metric Conversion, LCD Display, 1 Year Warranty
perfect set for small spaces. no knives on the counter — they go in my drawer on top of my cutting board!
CAROTE 12PCS Granite Ceramic Knife Set
perfect for shredding chicken quickly! i put this purchase off for a long time as it’s not a true essential but it makes meal prep SO much easier.
Large Chicken Shredder Tool with Brush & Fork
ideal if you make your own homemade mac and cheese (this is my job for every function lol!) and this makes it sooo quick. plus it’s fully dish washer safe!
KEOUKE Rotary Cheese Grater Hand Crank
veggie chopper WITH storage WITH a hand pump instead of a lever that requires all of your strength!! looooove. and its dish washer safe of course!
OXO Food Chopper White: Manual Vegetable & Onion Chopper Dicer, Stainless Steel Blade, Dishwasher-Safe, Includes Storage Container
KITCHEN ORGANIZATION
the cutesy things that make my kitchen feel a little more cozy :-)
i love that this spice rack is small and compact and can fit on one shelf in my pantry while organizing my spices beautifully
AOZITA Spice Rack Organizer with 28 Jars
so cute for organizing pasta, rice, cereals, oats, coffee, and more!!
Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids 16oz 9 Pack
the cheapest fridge organizers i have found. perfect for holding the miniature cutie oranges, a couple of apples, or pouches / apple sauce!
Mainstays Medium Clear Plastic Pantry Storage Organizer Bin, Kitchen Cabinet, Fridge and Shelf Storage Container for Pantry and Kitchen Organization, 12" x 6" x 4"
