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In episode 296, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares what's currently supporting her family's rhythm with four kids, homeschooling, and travel. She covers protein-focused breakfasts, morning routines, daily walks, lifting habits, and simple systems that make busy days feel smoother. Allison also shares brief updates on homeschooling and world schooling, and how intentional rhythms create space for what matters most. Referenced episodes and resources: 👉 High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235 High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235 🎧 Guest appearance on The Lively Show: TLS 515 Designing the Year to Come with Your Partner with Allison Schaaf 🗺 Bright Standards on Amazon for National Park Maps Bright Standards 🍷 Dry Farm Wines (affiliate) Extraordinary Natural Wines Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans referenced in this episode? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 295, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares the practical systems that make family dinners happen in her home. She talks through deciding that dinner together matters, choosing a realistic time, using the calendar as a guide, and simplifying groceries and meal planning so dinner doesn't rely on motivation alone. She also references her breakfast rotation as another example of how simple food systems reduce daily decision fatigue. 👉 My breakfast rotation episode: High Protein Breakfast Rotation (family friendly!) | EP#235 Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 294, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares why family dinner remains a consistent rhythm in her home, how it supports connection and emotional health, and why eating together early in the evening works best for their season of life. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

Hi friends! Just a quick note to say that the Meal Prep Monday podcast is taking a break and will return in January 2026. 🎧 In the meantime, feel free to explore our 290+ past episodes filled with meal prep tips, time-saving strategies, and healthy eating ideas (and more!). There's plenty to catch up on! 💌 And don't forget, you can still grab 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast plans → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media— 📘 Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook 📸 Instagram → @‌prepdish

In this episode, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares a behind-the-scenes look at the systems that shape her daily life, from health routines and homeschool rhythms to social connection, faith, and even how Prep Dish itself fits in as a system for achieving goals with meaning. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media— 📘 Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook 📸 Instagram → @‌prepdish

In episode 292, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares an exciting new workshop all about tackling one of the trickiest mealtime challenges: packed lunches. Whether you're packing for kids, yourself, or the whole family, this workshop is packed with ideas to simplify the process and keep lunches stress-free. 🎓 Sign up for the lunch workshop here → PrepDish.com/Workshop 💡 This workshop was inspired by a recent survey where over 200 of you asked for help with lunches — so don't miss it! Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media— 📘 Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook 📸 Instagram → @‌prepdish

In episode 291, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares an exciting new project, a new business centered around family, adventure, and a love for the U.S. National Parks. In this episode she shares more about this undertaking (and re-assures you that Prep Dish is going nowhere!). Tune in to hear about the journey and check out the links below to follow along- Links mentioned in this episode: 🗺 Website → Ultimate National Parks | National Parks Blog & News 🛒 Shop the Amazon Store → Bright Standards 📸 Follow along on Instagram → @‌scratchandexplore Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media— 📘 Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook 📸 Instagram → @‌prepdish

In episode 290, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf gives an update on undertaking homeschooling, implementing points for travel, visions of world schooling and more. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 289, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 2 strategies for lunches. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 288, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 4 strategies for handling afterschool snacking. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 287, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 4 tips to help you with your food budget and what to assess in your kitchen right now as we head into fall and a new school year. Costco Episodes - #67 & #135 Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 286, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 10 tips to help you get into the "school year" mindset and prepare for the new household rhythm. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 285, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses 3 meals for beating the heat in the kitchen this summer. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 284, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf reveals You Need a Budget's founder's #1 tip for saving money. She then walks through 4 keys to saving money by eating in vs eating out. Want 2 weeks of FREE Prep Dish meal plans, including our Super Fast meal plans? Go to → PrepDish.com/MPM Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM

In episode 283, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks with chef James Barry, founder of Pluck. They discuss the importance of organ meats and how to incorporate them into your meals. Want to try Pluck? Use this link → https://eatpluck.com/?ref=ALLISON and CODE PREPDISH for 15% off your order. Join us on social media- Prep Dish Meal Planning (Gluten Free, Paleo & Keto) | Facebook Instagram (@prepdish) Get 14 days of FREE Prep Dish meal plans → PrepDish.com/MPM