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Meal prepping is a beautiful thing! Once you get the hang of it, you\u2019ll wonder how you ever survived without it.<\/span><\/p>\n

So let\u2019s set you up for success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Organized<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

For me, a crucial aspect of meal prepping is getting organized. This means before I step foot into the grocery store, I want to have all of my containers washed and ready to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

I recommend using glass storage containers for food prepping and storage.\u00a0 Glass containers last forever, are easy to clean and don\u2019t contain harmful chemicals. Stay away from plastics! As well, look for a variety of sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, make sure to invest in enough containers to last you all week.<\/span><\/p>\n

You also want to make sure your containers are travel-friendly, so you don\u2019t experience any spills along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you have your containers, it\u2019s time to start the grocery list.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Your List<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Checklist\"<\/p>\n

I love making lists. This way, I don\u2019t forget anything I need.\u00a0 Lists also allow you to group like items together, so you\u2019re not wasting time at the store going back and forth between aisles and departments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you can make your list, you need to know what you\u2019re making.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to find the recipes is really up to you. Some people like to peruse the internet and apps like Pinterest for tasty recipes throughout the week. Others enjoy looking through cookbooks while having their morning coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

While you\u2019re likely to come across a ton of tasty sounding dishes, keep in mind too many recipes can also be overwhelming. To save time, and to go easy on your wallet, look for recipes with similar ingredients for the week.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to cooking or meal prepping, there\u2019s nothing wrong with starting with just a couple of recipes to prep for the week to get you going.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Are You Prepping?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When it comes to how you meal prep, you have many options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of meal prep include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n