Busy Week Survival Meals
If Week 1 and Week 2 were all about finding your rhythm, Week 3 is where real life happens — yung tipong overflowing ang labada, may pasok ang kids, may deadlines, tapos ikaw… gutom. 😅
This week’s lineup is built exactly for those days.
The kind of meals na:
- Ready in 15 minutes
- Made with simple supermarket ingredients
- Kid-approved (or at least kid-tolerated 😂)
- Perfect for working moms who are always on the go
Let’s dive into our Week 3 Survival Meal Plan!
MONDAY: Garlic Butter Shrimp + Rice (15 mins)
I love starting the week with something that tastes fancy pero actually sobrang dali lang. Garlic + butter + shrimp = magic.
Pa-extra sarap? Add chili flakes for Mommy, leave it plain for the kids.
Why it works: Minimum effort, maximum “Wow, Ma, ang sarap!”
Optional Side: Atchara or sliced cucumbers
TUESDAY: Ginisang Sayote with Ground Pork (15 mins)
This is the ultimate budget + healthy combo. Every mom has a sayote era — and honestly, I never grew out of it.
Soft, juicy, comforting… parang warm hug in a bowl.
Shortcut Tip: Slice the sayote ahead on Sunday para grab-and-cook.
Optional Add-on: Fried egg on top (trust me 😌)
WEDNESDAY: Chicken Macaroni Soup (Sopas) — Quick Version (15 mins)
On stressful mid-week days, nothing beats sopas.
The trick? Use leftover chicken or ready-cooked rotisserie chicken.
In 15 minutes, you have a bowl that tastes like home.
Optional Add-on: Mini pandesal or cheese rolls for the kids
THURSDAY: Tofu Teriyaki Stir-Fry (15 mins)
Just pan-fry tofu cubes, add store-bought teriyaki sauce, and toss in any veggies na meron ka.
Fast, healthy, tapos guilt-free pa.
Optional Add-on: Sesame seeds or leftover broccoli
FRIDAY: Creamy Mushroom Pasta (15 mins)
The Friday energy hits different. Pagod ka na, but you want a little treat.
This pasta is my go-to — creamy, comforting, and surprisingly cheap.
Optional Add-on: Fried chicken fillet (pwede frozen!)
OPTIONAL BREAKFAST ADD-ONS (For the Super Busy Moms)
Because mornings are always chaos, here are quick options:
- Peanut butter + banana toast
- Overnight oats (prep Sunday, good for 3–4 days)
- Tuna + Kewpie mayo rice bowl
- Ham + cheese egg wraps
OPTIONAL SNACK ADD-ONS
Just to keep everyone alive between Zoom meetings and homework:
- Fruit cups
- Crackers + cheese
- Yogurt with honey
- Tortilla chips + salsa
If there’s one thing this meal plan reminds me of, it’s that busy doesn’t mean unhealthy, bad, or “kulang effort.”
As moms, we’re always juggling a million things.
And feeding our family — even with 15-minute meals — is already a win.
