Want to finally make the commitment to cook more or find better alternatives? Look no further.

Whether you’re tired of never having anything to eat at home or always pressed for time, here are some ways to make meal prepping and planning easy peasy.

Follow your list, not your heart
Maybe you don’t consider yourself a planner but heading into the grocery store without a list can make things turn wild, fast. Plan out what meals you’re making for the week and what items you don’t already have. Another tip is to write down how much you need of each item, so you don’t buy the largest package of each. To make your weekly shopping trip even easier, complete your grocery haul from the comfort of your home on the Publix Delivery & Curbside app or publix.com/shop, and take advantage of delivery or curbside pickup, powered by Instacart!

Seize the (prep) day!
After a long day at work and then running the kids to their after-school activities, the last thing you have time to do is wait for something like chicken or a casserole to cook. An easy way to avoid this is to choose 1 day each week to cook bulk items that can be quickly warmed up in the microwave, oven or air fryer throughout the week.

Pack ‘n’ go
Ever wonder how your parents found time to pack your lunch the night before school? Use their shortcut. Put the food you prepared on your meal prep day into reusable containers. Then each night, slip it straight into your lunch box, and it’s ready to go!

Saving for the good stuff
Another way to create your shopping list is by checking out the weekly ad and seeing what’s on sale. After picking a few base items, like a meat or veggie priced just right that week, you can build the rest of your meal.

Get help from the pros
Aprons Cooking School online classes are completely free to watch! Whether you are looking to spice up your menu or learn to cook something new, there are plenty of delicious meals with a Publix Aprons chef to virtually guide you along the way!