Remember Memorial Day with Time-saving tips: Stars, Stripes and Snacks!
Remembering What Matters Most
Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start of summer ~ it’s a moment to honor those who gave everything for our freedoms. But between BBQs, backyard gatherings, and last-minute grocery runs, the real meaning of the day can get lost in the sauce. Literally. For a meaningful and happy Memorial Day and to help you enjoy this day more fully, here are some time-saving tips that will streamline your celebrations and make the most of your time.
So let’s flip the script: what if this year, you saved time in the kitchen with these time-saving strategies and spent more of it with the people who matter most? These time-saving approaches can transform your holiday into a stress-free celebration.
That’s where I come in.
As your Grub Scout, I’ve pulled together the ultimate guide to time-saving, memory-making, and snack-slinging ~ all using eco-friendly, reusable kitchen tools that’ll have your grill guests saying, “Where’d you get that?”
❤️🤍💙 Plan Ahead So You Can Kick Back
Whether you’re camping, cooking, or carting food to the neighbor’s potluck, preparation is everything. Here are my go-to kitchen time savers:
🧊 1. Pre-Chop Like a Pro
Tool of Choice: SuperSonic Chopper System
Skip the tears and time-waste ~ get onions, peppers, and celery chopped in seconds. Store them in One-Touch Fresh containers for a fast grab on grill day.
🧺 2. Stack, Pack, and Go
Tool of Choice: Thatsa Bowl + Eco+ Lunch Sets
These aren’t your average mixing bowls. The Thatsa Bowl is picnic-perfect: mix, store, and serve from the same bowl. Pair it with the Eco+ reusable snack containers to ditch disposables and upgrade your outdoor game.
Pro Tip: Freeze your drink pouches and toss inside the bowl ~ acts as a cooler AND a server.
🧂 3. Marinate Without the Mess
Tool of Choice: Season-Serve Container
Marinate meats ahead of time without cross-contamination or messy bags. Flip it, stack it, and pop it in the cooler until you’re ready to grill.
💡 Quick Swaps for an Eco-Friendly BBQ
Let’s honor those on Memorial Day with less waste and more taste:
- Paper towels → Microfiber towels
- Plastic wrap → Tupperware Modular Mates
- Foam plates → Reusable divided containers
Every swap makes a difference, especially when you think about how much waste BBQs can generate. And you’ll feel better knowing you honored the day with respect ~ for people and the planet.
Need help building your reusable BBQ kit? Subscribe to the Chowline Recipe Club and Tonie, your AI Kitchen Scout, will help you plan it.
🍔 What’s Cooking? Easy Memorial Day Recipes
I save recipes for my email subscribers, but here’s a peek at what’s grilling in my kitchen:
- Cajun Corn on the Cob (pre-seasoned in the Season-Serve!)
- Red, White & Blueberry Trifle (layered in Snack-Stor)
- Leftover Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad (hello, FridgeSmart heroes)
Get more recipes and Tonie’s AI meal planner when you join my email club ~ she’s a life-saver when it’s 6 p.m. and the grill’s still cold.
🧭 Let’s Make Memorial Day Mean More
Memorial Day is about remembering the fallen ~ but also about living fully in their honor. This year, skip the stress. Plan a little smarter. Let your kitchen tools work harder.
And when someone says, “Wow, you’ve got it all together,” just smile and say, “Nope ~ I’ve got a system.”
Truth is, I’ve spent a lifetime building it. As a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, I know firsthand the power of preparation, service, and showing up ~ even when the mission changes. That mindset never left me. It’s why I pursued SBA certification, built a small business from scratch, and now serve as a Peer Leader with WoVeN (Women Veterans Network), helping other women veterans find connection and confidence in their post-military lives.
This system? It’s more than time-saving kitchen tools ~ it’s about reclaiming your time, your purpose, and your joy. Because the best way to honor those who served is to live fully, love boldly, and never run out of snacks.
Internal Links:
- Mom’s Day Off: Time-Saving Kitchen Tools That Let Her Sit Pretty
- Spring Fresh Flavors Made Simple with Tupperware Time Savers
Great ideas, Lisa