Meal Prep Monday Podcast™ brings you 10 minutes of actionable meal prep advice, helping you answer the dreaded "What's for Dinner?" question with ease. Host Allison Schaaf is a personal chef, dietitian, mom and founder of meal planning website PrepDish.com. Listen along as she teaches you how to save time, money & energy through meal prep. Her healthy gluten free, paleo & keto meal plans have helped thousands! And in this podcast, she's sharing all of her time saving tips and tricks with you ...
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In episode 228, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses a just-for-fun topic- her latest reading obsession. Here is a list of the Kristin Hannah titles referenced in this episode- Home Front The Nightengale The Four Winds The Great Alone The Women Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connect with Allison: Pre…
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UPDATE: a game-changing sleep habit (it's free!) | EP#227
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In episode 227, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses an updated sleep habit that has made a HUGE difference. Listen in to learn more. Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ PrepDish.com/MPM for 2 weeks of FREE meal plans!…
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In episode 226, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses her current sleep habits. She walks through 5 specific habits- 1- Audio books 2- Black-out curtains 3- Cool temps 4- Silk pillowcase 5- Back sleeping? bonus- Oura ring update Make sure to check out the resources links, below to check out the items referenced in this episode. Want to try …
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In episode 225, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses her current bedtime routine. She walks through the steps she takes each night, for herself not her kids ;). Make sure to click through the resource links below to check out the items referenced in this episode. Want to try Prep Dish meal plans for FREE? Go to ---> PrepDish.com/MPM Connec…
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Kids in the Kitchen w/ Guest Katie Kimball | EP#224
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In episode 224, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Katie Kimball from Kids Cook Real Food to talk about getting kids in the kitchen and building their cooking confidence. Katie unpacks the reason why it’s important to teach kids essential life skills and share in the preparation of food at home. She also discusses the “how” of getting kids c…
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Get Back Your Time w/ These 5 Questions | EP#223
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In episode 223, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf is back to talk about one of her favorite topics- time! Today she has 5 questions you can use to evaluate tasks you are doing regularly and ultimately bring more intentionality, efficiency and joy into your life. Want to try out our Prep Dish meal plans to save you TIME? Go to PrepDish.com/mpm for 14…
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Simple Family Meals w/ Denaye Barahona | EP#222
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In episode 222, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Denaye Barahona, Ph.D., LCSW of the Simple Families podcast to chat about simple family meals and mealtime with children, from a child psychologist’s (and mother’s!) perspective. Denaye hears quite a bit about meal time and food in her work. The idea of coming together at the table can help …
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Best Small Kitchen Appliances: Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot | EP#221
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In episode 221, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses some of the best small kitchen appliances and compares the Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot to help determine which one can work best for you in your kitchen. While the majority of Prep Dish customers either have an Instant Pot or a Crock Pot, you certainly do not need to have both in your kitc…
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High Protein - Is It Worth the Hype? | EP#220
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In episode 220, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, talks about the popularity of healthy high protein recipes and shares why she thinks they’re worthy of their moment. Earlier this year, Prep Dish featured a special bonus high protein recipes menu that went out to all subscribers, and those were a huge hit with the meal prep community. Behind th…
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Kitchen Questions: Blender or Food Processor? | EP#219
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In episode 219, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf continues the meal prep basics series by addressing a common question: what’s better to have in your kitchen - a blender or food processor? Though Allison does have both tools in her kitchen, she advises that just having either a blender or a food processor is necessary. But which one to choose? A lo…
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Kitchen Skills: Keeping Your Knives Sharp | EP#218
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In episode 218, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses basic kitchen skills in a month-long series and shares some of the best ways to keep your knives sharp. One of the number one items on Allison’s list of kitchen equipment must-haves is a good quality knife, and she encourages meal preppers to upgrade their kitchen knives. Some brands Alliso…
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Healthy Flavorful Meals w/ Michelle Dudash | EP#217
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In episode 217, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes cookbook author, chef, and seasoning mix creator Michelle Dudash to chat about healthy flavorful meals. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian, personal chef, seasoning mix creator, and one of Allison’s earliest mentors when she started her career. She is the cookbook author of Clean Eating for …
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Working from Home Clothes: My “Uniform” | EP#216
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In episode 216, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares about clothing management and how her working from home clothes evolved into a new uniform. Allison enjoyed many benefits from streamlining her closet during a home renovation, and maintained a smaller wardrobe even afterward. She notes that many of us have a go-to wardrobe for working at home…
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Clothing Management: My Rent the Runway Review | EP#215
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In episode 215, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about how she manages closet clutter and shares her Rent the Runway review after trying the service for a year. While renovating their home, part of the plan was to include Allison’s master bedroom closet. Allison discovered that the Rent the Runway service wasn’t just relegated to fancy dresse…
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Home Habits for Simple Management | EP#214
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In episode 214, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, discusses some key takeaways she’s gained from the book Home Management Plain and Simple, and notes home habits she’s incorporated into her daily routine for simple management. Allison has implemented home habits such as: Each time she takes a bathroom break, she will clean or tidy something. Us…
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Home Routine Tips for House Management | EP#213
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In episode 213, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf highlights daily home routine tips inspired by Kim Brenneman’s book Home Management Plain and Simple. Allison includes Kim’s daily house management recommendations along with what works in her own home in her current season of family life. In Kim’s home, Monday is dedicated to taking care of laundry.…
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House Management with Kim Brenneman | EP#212
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In episode 212, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes author Kim Brenneman to the Meal Prep Monday Podcast where she shares how she went from a new mom struggling to manage her home rhythms to a thriving homeschooling mother of nine with routines that keep home and farm life humming along. Kim is the author of Home Management Plain and Simple a…
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Best Digital Planner Apps for Household Planning | EP#211
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In episode 211, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, discusses the best digital planner apps for home planning and management with her husband and shares what has worked well for them to navigate their family’s schedules, trips, and activities. Allison and her husband use Google Calendar as an invaluable shared digital planning resource to help …
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Allison’s Favorite Classic Planners | EP#210
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In episode 210, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf reviews some of her favorite classic planners that she’s used over the years to manage family, work, and personal goals. Allison has used and enjoyed several different types of paper planners to help her keep track of important details and work through longer-term achievements. Why switch through m…
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Planning Strategies w/ Sarah Hart-Unger | EP#209
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In episode 209, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks about planning strategies with guest Sarah Hart-Unger from Best Laid Plans and Best of Both Worlds podcasts. They cover big-picture planning all the way down to smaller daily details, and even include a peek into Sarah’s personal meal planning approach at home. Sarah is a mother of three living…
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Schaaf Family Update! Plus, What’s Next for Easy High Protein Recipes at Prep Dish | EP#208
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In episode 208, Allison Schaaf introduces the newest little recipe tester and family member in a personal update, and discusses a look ahead at high protein recipes support at Prep Dish. The Schaaf family is officially a family of five! Allison is pleased to introduce their newest baby boy, Tovin, who came to the family through adoption in Decemb…
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In episode 207, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares several of her easy high protein lunch ideas to wrap up the January Meal Prep Monday protein series. These suggestions offer some simple streamlined approaches to achieving your protein health goals and keeping you satiated through your afternoon. Allison’s approach to lunch focuses on a solid…
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In episode 206, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf highlights seven protein rich breakfast ideas in the January protein series to help you reach your health goals in the new year. Each of these protein-packed breakfast options offer at least 30 grams of protein, which is the baseline recommended for each meal for optimum health benefits. Ideas includ…
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Health Metrics to Track Other Than Weight with RD Laura Ligos | EP#205
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In episode 205, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf talks with Registered Dietitian Laura Ligos from The Sassy Dietitian and discusses important health metrics to track other than weight for optimum well-being. Laura has been a practicing Registered Dietitian for over ten years and notes that becoming a mother has evolved the approach she takes in h…
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How Eating MORE Could Help You Lose Weight with Nutritionist Aimee Gallo | EP#204
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In episode 204, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes nutritionist and health coach guest Aimee Gallo to discuss how eating more protein could help you lose weight and keep it off. Aimee Gallo is founder of Vibrance Nutrition and Fitness and is a practicing nutritionist and health coach focussed in the fields of metabolic health and weight lo…
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Special Bonus Menus: Introducing High Protein Diet Recipes with Prep Dish | EP#203
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In episode 203, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, talks about a month-long focus on protein and introduces some special new January bonus menus packed with high protein diet recipes. There has been a lot of discussion recently about the health benefits of increased protein in our diets. Working off of advice from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Forever …
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Merry Christmas! What’s Ahead for the Meal Prep Monday Podcast in 2024 | EP#202
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In episode 202, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, wishes you a happy holiday and discusses some of the content you can look forward to on the Meal Prep Monday Podcast in the upcoming year. Listeners can look forward to interviews with special guests who are subject matter experts in different health and nutrition-related fields. The Meal Prep M…
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Pet Update at Our House - Could the New Guy Be the Best Family Pet? | EP#201
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There’s a new pet at the Schaaf house! Find out who the latest animal is in episode 201, where founder of Prep Dish and small hobby farm owner Allison Schaaf shares about her current menagerie and reveals whether their newest addition could possibly be the best family pet. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pr…
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Journaling Items Gift Idea - My One Line a Day Practice | EP#200
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In episode 200, founder of Prep Dish Allison Schaaf discusses her experience with the One Line a Day Journal and suggests a unique and meaningful gift idea for your wish list, or to give to others! Allison shares insight into her nearly daily practice over the past five years with the One Line a Day Journal, which is a treasured gift she received …
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Simple Prep Tips - Preparing for the Holidays | EP#199
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Join Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf for episode 199 as she shares some of her favorite easy prep tips about preparing for the holidays. As we head into the beginning of December, it can feel like we’re already in the thick of holiday season, but there is still a lot we can do to prepare ahead and make time together with friends and family more re…
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In episode 198, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, is joined by her son, Ivan, to share with you a special mealtime blessing for this Thanksgiving and beyond. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving from Prep Dish to you! We are so very thankful for you, your support, and your part in the Prep Dish community. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: ht…
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Happy Thanksgiving - How to Practice Gratitude Daily | EP#197
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In episode 197, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, shares a routine that she and her husband started several years ago when they discovered a wonderful way to practice gratitude daily. The Schaaf household has expanded to include two children, and Allison’s family practice of gratitude has evolved as well. The day ends with the family gatherin…
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Healthy Screen Time - How We Navigate a Limited-Screen Lifestyle | EP#196
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In episode 196, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, chats about her experience with healthy screen time and how she navigates a nearly screen-free environment with her young kids. One way Allison maintains a limited screen environment is that she and her husband do not have a TV in their home, which has helped eliminate the temptation to turn i…
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Evening Hours and Morning Hours - Making a Daily Routine that Works for You | EP#195
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In episode 195, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, talks about recently noticing how her morning and evening routines differ and discovering what could be switched for a more productive day. She also gives tips for making a daily routine that maximizes your morning and evening hours. With the change of seasons and moving from a summer schedule…
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Advantages of Meal Planning: Tips to Add Variety to Your Meal Prep | EP#194
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In episode 194, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses one of the advantages of meal planning, and how it provides many opportunities to add variety to your meals. Allison offers seven top ways to diversify your plate such as: Think Seasonally: Looking to produce that’s harvested in the fall and winter can lend to cooking up more soups, stews…
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Allison’s Top Tips for Flying with Kids | EP#193
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In Episode 190, Allison Schaaf, founder of Prep Dish, chats about a recent vacation she and her family took to Panama and offers her best tips for flying with kids. Pro tip: snacks are essential! Allison’s top tricks for a better flying experience with kids include Having age and experience in your corner. The more children are exposed to air tra…
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Gluten Free Foods and Drinks I’m Currently Loving | EP#192
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What are some of host and dietician Allison Schaaf’s current favorite gluten free foods and drinks? Allison discusses her top picks in episode 192! Highlights include: Siete Brand Enchilada Sauce. This brand has tasty tortillas and tortilla chips as well. Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce Holidaily Brewing Co. Big Henry IPA LMNT electrolyte in the Choco…
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Task Batching Healthy Habits - Should You Reevaluate? | EP#191
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In Episode 191, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses batching her fitness routine, and the option of making adjustments when enthusiasm dwindles. Many healthy habits can work well if they are batched. Allison has talked about the importance of strength training and incorporating this healthy habit into her life with this approach. For a while…
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Be Our Podcast Guest, Miscarriage Hope Desk, and Memoirs to Read | EP#190
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Before diving into her recommended memoirs to read this fall, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf announces an exciting opportunity for Prep Dish customers to share their meal prep stories, and offers a support resource for October’s National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in Episode 190. Announcement: You’ve used Prep Dish in your home, …
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Episode 189 highlights easy vacation meals for family from Allison Schaaf, Prep Dish founder and travel enthusiast. Allison covers a recent trip to Panama that she and her family took and discusses ideas about how to handle meal prep and meals while traveling. She notes the benefit of splitting time between a hotel and an Airbnb as it relates to bo…
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A Peek Behind the Scenes - Testing Recipes from Prep Dish Meal Plans | EP#188
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In Episode 188, Prep Dish founder Allison Shaaf shares a brief history of Prep Dish and her behind the scenes experience in the Prep Dish test kitchen. Allison discusses some of her most noteworthy takeaways from testing recipes in the kitchen. Allison’s biggest takeaways from testing meal plan recipes include Accountability: the meal plan edit…
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Revising Grocery and Meal Prep Schedules in Your Current Season | EP#187
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This post includes affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Prep Dish! In Episode 187, Prep Dish founder Allison Shaaf discusses a recent evaluation and update of her family’s meal prep schedule, including when grocery orders are made, food shopping takes place, and when food is prepared. As a new school year begins, one season changes to anot…
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Consistency, Forming a New Habit, and Teaching the Kids to Swim l EP#186
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In episode 186, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares how applying the concepts of consistency and batching to swim lessons for her kids has encouraged huge progress. As part of encouraging consistency, we’ve had to build the habit of getting in the pool every day. For us, habit stacking has been huge for this. We either get in the pool right bef…
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Make Ahead Party Food - My Menu for Hosting a Half Birthday Party l EP#185
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In episode 185 of Meal Prep Monday, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares 4 things she learned from hosting a half birthday party for her son, including tips for make ahead party food. What’s on the menu? Grapes Orange Wedges Bell Peppers Popcorn Cheese Sticks Cheese Board Cake and Ice Cream Lots of Beverage Options My Takeaways: 1. I loved the a…
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Summer Favorites: Dipping Your Face in Ice Water & Cold Showers l EP#184
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In episode 184, Prep Dish founder and meal prep expert, Allison Schaaf, continues this summer miniseries on ice with a focus on two things she’s loving this summer. 1. Ice dunks I’m loving dunking my face in a big bowl of ice water both in the morning and at night every day. It’s supposed to help with inflammation and puffiness but it also just fee…
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How to Make the BEST Homemade Iced Tea l EP#183
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In episode 183, Prep Dish founder and iced tea enthusiast, Allison Schaaf, shares her tips on making the BEST homemade iced tea. 1. Find the perfect tea for you. For me, I’m loving red raspberry iced tea. It’s caffeine free, healthy and tastes a little bit more like traditional iced tea. Quick caveat - it has a lot of health benefits but you should…
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We’re Hiring! Marketing Position at Prep Dish l EP#182
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Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares details about an open position here at Prep Dish. We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant and Content Creator. The position includes: Writing show notes for this podcast Content creation - this includes graphics in Canva for both Prep Dish customers and marketing materials Assisting in managing the affiliate …
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Kitchen Gadgets that are Worth it (and Those that Aren’t) l EP#181
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In episode 181, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf shares 3 kitchen gadgets that are worth it, and which ones she does not find worth it. Kitchen Gadgets that are Worth it 1. A Great Peeler Little gadgets like this can make a big difference in your day to day cooking. The best one will depend on your preferences but find one that’s easy to use that y…
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In episode 180, meal prep expert Allison Schaaf discusses the importance of lab work in maintaining your health. One of the best ways to determine where you may have some deficiencies is lab work. If you find someone who specializes in functional medicine, they are more likely to offer more lab work and more specific information about your results.…
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5 Tips on How to Simplify Life and Actively Fight Complexity l EP#179
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In episode 179, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf discusses an idea mentioned in the podcast, I will Teach You to Be Rich. The concept is actively fighting complexity and embracing simplicity. This episode includes 5 tangible tips on how to simplify life. 1. Finances When it comes to something like credit cards, I do a lot of initial research but th…
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