What if instead of waiting for a long sabbatical, you could experience the healing benefits of rest every single week? In today’s episode, I'm joined by Kathi Lipp, author of *Sabbath Soup*, to explore the idea of a weekly sabbath—one day set aside for rest, renewal, and connecting with what truly matters. We discuss how simplifying meal planning can reduce decision fatigue, foster family connection, and even get kids excited about trying new foods. Join us as we uncover how a weekly day of rest can transform your busy life into a more peaceful one.

Episode Chapters |

04:50 | Sabbath Soup: A Practical Approach to Meal Planning

07:54 | Food as Nourishment: Beyond the Plate

10:23 | Decision Fatigue in Meal Preparation

13:03 | Pre-Deciding Meals: A Strategy for Simplicity

16:26 | Navigating Picky Eaters

20:39 | Decluttering for a Functional Kitchen

About Kathi |

Arthur Meyer is an Emmy-nominated writer living in New York City. He was a longtime writer and performer at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, head writer at The Drew Barrymore Show, and staff writer for the Amazon sitcom Dinner with the Parents. Arthur has also written for The Onion, and he co-wrote the comedy book FUDS: A Complete Encyclofoodia. Currently, Arthur is the creator, writer, & costar of the hit comedy web series ABC Parenting, which has over 85,000 followers and over 15 million views across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Samaritan's Purse
• Previous Episode: The Clutter-free Home (EP130)
• Kathi's Resource: 
• Book: The Complete Tightwad Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle
• Book: More-with-Less Cookbook: Recipes and suggestions by Mennonites on how to eat better and consume less of the world's limited food resources
• Connect with Kathi:
• Book: Sabbath Soup
• Instagram
• Website

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