What if the key to more family adventures started in your kitchen? Mandy Klentz of Plandy Mandy returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to show us how home-cooked, additive-free meals can actually save time, money, and stress. In this warm and practical conversation, Ginny Yurich and Mandy unpack the real cost of convenience foods—and how a freezer full of homemade muffins might just be your ticket to more memories outside.
This episode is a breath of fresh air for overwhelmed parents. Mandy shares how her simple meal plans—free of dyes, seed oils, and stress—help families reclaim hours in the day and dollars in the bank. It’s not about perfection; it’s about creating margin for what matters most: shared meals, spontaneous park days, and saying yes to more of life. Whether you're new to budgeting or just tired of dinner drama, this is encouragement that actually works.
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