If mealtimes feel heavy, tense, or unpredictable right now — you are not imagining it.
You might:
Feel a knot in your stomach as dinner approaches
Second-guess what to serve (and if it even matters)
Brace yourself for complaints, negotiations, or refusal…and the aftermath of it all
Worry your child’s diet isn’t “good enough”
Wonder why something that should feel simple feels so hard
You’re doing your best — and you’ve probably tried everything you know to try.
Advice from social media.
Tips that contradict each other.
Recipes that look great… and go untouched.
Instead of feeling more confident, you feel more confused, more behind, and more unsure of what to do at the table.
Here’s the part no one tells you:
The problem isn’t that you haven’t tried hard enough.
And it’s not that your child is “too picky.”
Most parents are trying to solve mealtime stress with more tips, more rules, or more recipes — when what they actually need is clear structure and steady guidance.
Feeding advice is everywhere, but it’s fragmented.
One expert says to trust the process, while another makes nutrition feel urgent.
One strategy works for a meal or two — then falls apart in real life.
Without a clear framework and ongoing support, even the right advice becomes overwhelming.
So you keep second-guessing.
You keep starting over.
And mealtimes keep feeling harder than they should.
“Our family dinners are so much more fun now that we aren’t constantly negotiating how many more bites my boys have to take before they can be excused.”
This is what starts to change when you’re no longer piecing it all together on your own:
- Mealtimes feel tense or unpredictable.
- You second-guess what to serve and whether it matters.
- You brace for complaints, negotiations, or refusal.
- You worry your child’s diet isn’t “good enough.”
- You feel unsure of what to do at the table.
Instead of reacting in the moment, you lead meals with more steadiness and confidence.
Instead of starting over every week, you build consistency that actually holds up in real life.
Progress no longer looks like a “perfect” plate or day of food.
It looks like less tension, more trust, and a parent who feels grounded at the table again.
Mealtimes Made Easy is a guided membership — not a self-paced course you need to get through.
It’s a support space you return to as your family grows and seasons change, with clear direction and steady guidance along the way.
Inside, you’ll find:
A proven feeding framework you can rely on
Ongoing expert guidance so you’re not guessing what to work on
Live support to help you apply this to your real life
There’s no finish line here.
No pressure to “do it all.”
And no expectation that progress looks perfect.
This membership is designed to meet you where you are — and support meaningful change through consistent practice, not perfection
Everything inside Mealtimes Made Easy is anchored in three core feeding skills:
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Calm Leadership
Learn how to stay steady at the table — so you’re responding with intention instead of reacting from stress or pressure.
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Build the Plate
Know what to serve, when to serve it, and how to create predictable rhythms without rigid schedules or food battles.
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Progress without Pressure
Expand variety and support nutrition over time — without forcing bites or tracking every meal.
These aren’t steps to complete.
They’re skills you build — and come back to — as your family grows and changes.
Most moms don’t buy a course and forget about it because they don’t care.
They stop because real life takes over.
You buy something with the best intentions — planning to sit down, watch the videos, take notes, and “really focus on it.”
And then
- Kids need you.
- Schedules change.
- Energy runs out.
And the course quietly collects digital dust.
Not because you failed — but because self-paced learning without support doesn’t always fit real mom life.
Mealtimes Made Easy was built with that reality in mind.
Inside the membership
You get all the foundational content — the lessons and downloads that help you know what to do.
And you get the support and accountability that help you keep showing up in small, sustainable ways.
Each month, you’re guided by
- A clear monthly focus
- Recommended lessons so you’re not guessing where to start or what to do with the pocket of time you have
- Live coaching & Q&A calls to apply everything to your real family
So instead of trying to catch up or start over, you keep moving forward — even when life is full.
What’s Included:
When you join Mealtimes Made Easy, you’re supported with tools that fit real life — not more things to keep up with.
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Clear, focused lessons you can return to anytime
Short, evergreen videos that walk you through the feeding skills that matter most — without information overload. -
Three simple learning tracks
Calm Leadership · Build the Plate & the Rhythm · Progress Without Pressure
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Monthly focus and direction
Each month, you’re guided toward one clear area to work on — so you’re not trying to fix everything at once. -
Live Coaching & Q&A calls
Ongoing support to apply what you’re learning to your actual kids, meals, and challenges — with replays available. -
Resources & printables that support action
Helpful tools and visuals that reinforce learning, without becoming the main work. -
A simple “Start Here” orientation
So you know exactly how to use the membership without feeling overwhelmed on day one.
“This program far exceeded my expectations. Ashley is so kind, supportive, and non-judgmental; she normalized just about every single thing we brought up, and she encouraged us to make small, manageable changes that would lead to new habits in the future. And she was right! My son has responded so well to everything she has set out for us. While I know there is still a long road ahead, I now truly feel like I have a road map for where I’m going!”
“I am so pleased with the progress I’ve seen with my 3 & 5 year old in our feeding journey after purchasing Ashley’s course. Now, mealtime is actually pleasant and I don’t have to stress about how much my kids are eating, or if they are getting the proper nutrition. I am just amazed at how Ashley’s approach to food has made my kids more competent eaters. Now, they eat a variety of foods from all the food groups and Ashley has helped me to set up my kids for success for healthy nutrition habits that will last a lifetime!”
You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers!
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No. Mealtimes Made Easy is a membership, not a finish-line course. You’re meant to come in, get direction, find the help you need when you need it, and return whenever your family seeks that added support.
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This was built for real life. Lessons are short, monthly focus tells you where to start, and progress happens through small, sustainable changes—not long study sessions.
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Yes. This membership is especially helpful when picky eating feels stressful or stuck. The focus is on reducing pressure, building structure, and creating progress over time—not forcing change overnight. Majority of families in this membership have at least one picky eater they are working with.
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Yes. You’ll have full access to the video library organized into the three tracks, plus monthly focus guidance and live calls to help you apply it.
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No. This isn’t a recipe program. It helps you know what to offer, how to serve it, and how to reduce stress at meals—even with picky eaters.
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Most strategies apply best for kids roughly ages 2–12, but the feeding foundations are helpful beyond that too—especially if picky eating has become a pattern.
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That’s very common — and it’s something we address directly inside the membership.
Calm Leadership starts with you: how you show up, how you set boundaries, and how you lead meals with consistency even if you’re the only one making changes at first.
But it doesn’t stop there. You’ll also learn tools to:
start productive, non-defensive conversations about feeding
explain the why behind your approach in a clear, grounded way
identify common barriers and differences in perspective
move toward more alignment over time — without forcing agreement
Many families see progress begin with one parent and grow from there.
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It’s not a Bible study, but the tone reflects values many Christian moms appreciate—grace, stewardship, and support for the family table. Faith language may be woven in gently where it fits.
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Yes. You can cancel anytime. Stay because it’s helping—not because you’re locked in.
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First, welcome! So glad to have you enrolled. Once you sign up, you will receive an email with login information. If you need another email sent, please reach out to info@veggiesandvirtue.com and we can resend you your login info.
“Ashley’s direction, openness, and wealth of knowledge have helped us be much more confident that we are providing our daughter with a healthy start in life. Her attitude and openness were great. Ashley never seemed burdened or annoyed by any questions and really want to help, which made it easier to ask embarrassing questions and ease my mom guilt!”
If you are ready to finally step into your role of nutritional gatekeeper, to help yourself and your kids find freedom with food now and as the future generation, and get rid of the overwhelm, uncertainty, and internal anxiety that makes feeding your family an ongoing trigger,
THIS IS FOR YOU!