Meal Plan with me AND Cook with me! (And make the best use of leftovers)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 Год назад +7

    I saw a meme recently that said the hardest thing about being an adult is realizing you have to plan meals every single day for the rest of your life!

  • @sarahwalshaghajanian8596
    @sarahwalshaghajanian8596 2 года назад +228

    Where have you been all my mom life, That Awkward Mom? Please keep the amazing and hilarious content coming. Power to the moms!

  • @abell6h
    @abell6h 2 года назад +132

    This is the most realistic meal plan ive ever seen!

    • @ashleyapplebanana
      @ashleyapplebanana Год назад +1

      Me too! Now I want all her meal plans! I don’t have the mind to know what comes after what!!

  • @chpest16
    @chpest16 5 месяцев назад +2

    How have i waited this long to watch this?! The idea of a separate, specific list of leftovers recipes is genius!

  • @mamareads43
    @mamareads43 2 года назад +85

    I subscribe to lots of “mom content” channels, and I must say that you, Ariel, are the ONLY RUclipsr that genuinely makes my day better every time. The only one. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @vinaigrettchen
    @vinaigrettchen 2 года назад +32

    I made the pumpkin chili tonight and it was DELICIOUS! My husband is a really good cook and we like to discuss how we’d improve a dish while we eat it for the first time, but we had ZERO notes on this one! It’s perfect as is, and it was so easy. It’s going in our regular rotation. I want to try the drumsticks too! Thanks for the great ideas; seeing you make it gives me confidence that I can do it too :)

  • @FLMegan
    @FLMegan 2 года назад +40

    Your so down to earth!! You are humble and hilarious with great resourceful and affordable meals/ideas! Girl you are a rare gem!

  • @susanacastanedab
    @susanacastanedab 2 года назад +69

    Even though I'm an old and seasoned housewife I certainly learn a lot from you! Thank you, dear🥰🥰

  • @tabithabasye2440
    @tabithabasye2440 Год назад +3

    One of my foster kittens really enjoyed watching this video 😂. Her siblings were sleeping but she was GLUED to the tv!

  • @wr926
    @wr926 2 года назад +19

    Your channel is a breath of fresh air! Thank you for keeping things simple and realistic. The meal plan video has been my favorite.

  • @staceykelley42
    @staceykelley42 2 года назад +8

    The pumkin chili I made for meal deliveries for church families. Everyone loved it!! Thanks!!😀

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 года назад +2

      We love it so much we make it multiple times a month! Glad they enjoyed it 😊

  • @lemongeth
    @lemongeth 2 года назад +17

    I struggle to come up with meals for me and my husband, hardly feels worth it to cook for 2 people more than 3 times a week. Weaving the meals into each other is a wonderful tip, can’t wait to start my list of meals we eat !!

  • @pjl2963
    @pjl2963 2 года назад +41

    The best thought out, planned and edited video I've watched since your last one! I LOVE how you "piggy back" one meal off another! And I am definitely going to make meatloaf sandwiches that way next time it's on the menu! One quick helpful hint I make use of: when I plan out my menu and post it on the fridge, I always write the meat I need to take out of the freezer to thaw the morning before...for example, if we're having meatloaf on Wednesday, I will make a note on Tuesday to take the hamburger out to thaw for tomorrow. Keep the fantastic videos coming! You are a-DOR-able!

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 года назад +8

      Oh! That's wise because I've definitely found myself in the situation where I forgot to thaw meat and couldn't cook. Thank you 🥰🥰

  • @LouMannion
    @LouMannion 2 года назад +4

    One thing I learned running a cafe kitchen many moons ago - people who like onion, like onion.
    Also, so many thank yous for your content. I have MS and epilepsy and it helps me to undo my troublesome brain (and troublesome house).
    1000 thank yous. ❤🙌

  • @SortiaNZ
    @SortiaNZ Год назад +1

    I've watched a few of your videos now, but this is the first I have felt the need to comment and thumbsup on. Really like that you use your leftovers in new ways - I just feed family the same thing for three nights. Would love more of your ideas / recipes. More boar wants more!

  • @iamgro-en5
    @iamgro-en5 2 года назад +30

    Best bacon hack is to throw the whole pack on a foil-lined cookie sheet and toss in the oven at 400 degrees. Done in 15-20 minutes with way less mess! 😊

    • @laurasimmer9612
      @laurasimmer9612 2 года назад +10

      And don't forget to strain & save that bacon grease 😋 I call it liquid gold & use it to fry eggs & add a little to some chicken recipes in the crockpot/instant pot or to grilled chicken. It adds so much more flavor!

    • @namuseraici
      @namuseraici 2 года назад +2

      But what about your oven, won't it be completely covered in bacon fat splattering?

    • @iamgro-en5
      @iamgro-en5 2 года назад +3

      @@namuseraici not that I've noticed but my oven is rarely pristine.

    • @juliebruce1114
      @juliebruce1114 2 года назад +3

      I have always made it this way..4 teenagers eat lots of bacon😋

  • @bmoremom8458
    @bmoremom8458 2 года назад +15

    I really appreciate your humor, mom style and efficiency!

  • @thesimplelifewife3
    @thesimplelifewife3 2 года назад +21

    I have had a meatloaf sandwich, and they are so good! My granny would serve them cold for lunch.

  • @ebeth5891
    @ebeth5891 2 года назад +16

    I love all your videos but I think this was my favorite! Please do this again sometime, it was so helpful!!

  • @hansenshandmade
    @hansenshandmade 2 года назад +4

    I like how you made the meatloaf into more meals. It seems to me that whenever I make meatloaf though, no matter how much I make, there are no survivors for leftovers anyways. But I will definitely tuck these 2 recipes in the back of my head for one day when the starving boys are off to college and it's just us again 🥰

  • @bloominginthelight1
    @bloominginthelight1 2 года назад +7

    I really appreciate how authentic you are. It can be easy with YT to get sucked into being “like everyone else.” And I know how time-consuming editing is so thank you. I laughed out loud in the beginning of this one.
    And oh yeah. I could use help meal planning. 😉

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 Год назад +2

    15:27. Thank you for breaking the spaghetti in half! I thought I was the only one who did that.

  • @thesimplelifewife3
    @thesimplelifewife3 2 года назад +7

    Meal planning saves so much stress, it just takes some discipline to do it. And I agree about the list of foods your family likes: time saver!

  • @mojyoqueen350
    @mojyoqueen350 Год назад +1

    Haha! I know what you are talking about with those onions! I used to hate them as a kid, but now I'm adding them to every meal that is not soup. Also I love tomatoes with onions, salt, pepper and a little vinegar or natural joghurt!

  • @nancystock2290
    @nancystock2290 2 года назад +13

    Great ideas! Love how you walked us through an entire week. We have a few local stores that offer $5 rotisserie chicken and I’m always repurposing those leftovers to keep dinners easy and interesting!

  • @pickles4742
    @pickles4742 2 года назад +1

    You're the *first* American I've ever heard say Worcestershire right before. As a Brit, who loves your videos, it makes me immensely happy!

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 года назад

      Well then I'm proud of myself because I googled how to say it before I said it hahaha 😊

  • @nikkibeck4998
    @nikkibeck4998 2 года назад +3

    I love how you start with the protein that's on sale for the week to base your meals around! It's such an approachable approach...idk how else to phrase it, but I usually feel overwhelmed when I think of meal planning because I just don't know where to start and this would undo all that anxiety

  • @wendyduncan9084
    @wendyduncan9084 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for having both components of success in one video. I hate the meal planning videos that seem all theoretical. Your style is so dang practical. Like if you were a fairy, you would be the practical fairy. Making things happen with ease. That’s real magic right there. We use leftovers for my husband’s lunches. He loves eating the same thing over and over. I don’t. This made me rethink the process though. Recycling leftovers would free up some serious time. The meatloaf got you 3 days from I day of serious work. That’s success in my life. I wish we lived next door. You are so much fun!!!

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  2 года назад +1

      I just love reading your comments Wendy 🥰 thank you! That's pretty cool that your husband is happy with eating the same thing repeatedly. I'm sure it makes your life easier!!

  • @DanieWise
    @DanieWise 2 года назад +7

    I like the shape you guys made the pizza! I need to try that soon. It looks easier to make multiple types of pizza all in one if you want more than just pepperoni!

  • @NormalJenniferG
    @NormalJenniferG 2 года назад +5

    Meatloaf sloppy Joes and meatloaf chili are really good uses for leftover meatloaf, too :) You can also fry it up and mix it with scrambled eggs. Just in case you need more ideas.

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 2 года назад +43

    Leftovers are really rare in our house. If they are, they become part of our lunches for the next day. I meal plan by the sales. Chicken on sale, let's find some recipes. My husband hated that his mom repeated meals. So I'm always looking for new recipes. We are onion lovers.

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 2 года назад +6

      Lol, husbands make things hard sometimes, huh😁 Mine (a medical professional) hates vegetables. Hates them! My mother in law got me that Jessica Seinfeld cookbook if recipes she made for her kids where she hides veggies in it- very good recipes! I learned you can make macaroni and cheese with sweet potatoes; who knew? Good luck on your guy😉

    • @Sarah_Spang
      @Sarah_Spang 2 года назад +4

      My husband loves leftovers and I don’t usually make enough for leftovers cause I hate them 😆 I’m the complicated one but it’s okay since I cook the meals anyway!

    • @danicegewiss862
      @danicegewiss862 2 года назад +3

      @@gohawks3571 I don't mind. I like trying to make new recipes. We make a great pair. The internet has thousands of recipes. It's an adventure of sorts.

    • @franhunne8929
      @franhunne8929 2 года назад +3

      @@danicegewiss862 I, too, like cooking something new, but over my many years I have found a few that repeat - at least once a year. To repeat myself every month would be far too boring. As I live alone and still cook for 2 or 4 as the recipes are laid out for that many, I freeze meals and yes, I do eat another portion of that dish usually in that very week - I am not as strung up about repetition. But when I cook I usually try a new recipe. Not only is the internet so very helpful (you can search for ingredients you have and want to use) - I also have loads of cook books from pre-internet times. Yeah, I am old.

    • @lettus143
      @lettus143 Год назад

      You should try marry me chicken! I didn't think it'd be as big if a hit in my house as it was, all 4 of my boys liked it, even my husband!

  • @karenmcstay7129
    @karenmcstay7129 2 года назад +3

    I learned you can mix the flour with the egg(add a little water) coat chicken then in the bread crumbs..eliminates one of the bowls and works great😊

  • @miriamstunova5509
    @miriamstunova5509 2 года назад +1

    I'm not even a mom yet and I struggle with my kitchen shenanigans already. You are saving me and my future family, thank you !!

  • @joannevans2505
    @joannevans2505 2 года назад +2

    I’m all about those Campari tomatoes too! ❤❤

  • @rosieposie2835
    @rosieposie2835 2 года назад +23

    You definitely need to do more weeks like this. LOVE this video!

    • @DianaGrace3
      @DianaGrace3 2 года назад +1

      I agree. Most fun meal planning video ever.

  • @phronsiekeys
    @phronsiekeys Год назад

    1:35--the meal planning list of ideas is genius

  • @amishgirl1000
    @amishgirl1000 2 года назад +1

    I’m a big meal planner too. In fact I plan breakfasts, lunches and dinners including dessert. Having a big family, I’m in the kitchen a lot, but when you love to cook, it’s my happy place.

    • @SleeplessinOC
      @SleeplessinOC Год назад

      Your family is lucky !! Desserts too 😮 ??

  • @shannen271
    @shannen271 2 года назад +3

    I needed this is my life! Thanks so much for sharing. One of my biggest struggles is making use of left-over food and you have some awesome ideas :)

  • @theloveyourfacegal2773
    @theloveyourfacegal2773 2 года назад +2

    I know sometimes raw onions & garlic change the flavor of recipes, I love onions as well but for a meat loaf & other recipes I'll saute them first or use onion powder. Great weekly meal prep thanks for sharing. Cute 😍 little helper 👦:)

  • @JamieCormier
    @JamieCormier Год назад

    I love onions! But I sauté them before adding to meatloaf :) I love that you have a normal kitchen with regular pans. It’s so much more relatable than the super fancy channels.

  • @ElizabethSantay
    @ElizabethSantay 2 года назад +3

    “Copy me that” is my favorite online recipe tool. You put your recipes in and then select what you want to eat on which day. Then it makes a grocery list for you and you can just check off what is already in that pantry. It’s a time saver 🤗

  • @finishedwithsalt317
    @finishedwithsalt317 2 года назад +3

    Mondays in my house is the standing weekly pizza night for exactly why you mentioned! And I love starting off the week with a no brainer meal. Great video, loved it!!

  • @tijocreates
    @tijocreates 2 года назад +6

    That pumpkin chicken chili sounds amazing! I'm going to make a note in my future meal planning and this would be especially perfect on a cold Fall day . 💖

  • @missieinthemiddle
    @missieinthemiddle 2 года назад +1

    Love your videos! I found your cleaning videos and became hooked. I am a seasoned mom but it's nice to see what other mom's do, and you are doing a great job! May I make one suggestion as a foodie, a home chef and a meat loaf lover? No matter how you season your meatloaf, it is important to use one egg per pound of meat if you want a more tender meatloaf. Not enough egg will make it tough and hard to cut.

  • @Loveshell7
    @Loveshell7 6 месяцев назад +1

    Years ago, I didn't have any crackers or bread crumbs, so came about my Mexican Meatloaf.
    I added crushed tortilla chips, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, onion, cheddar cheese, hotel, tablespoons of salsa or rotel, egg & ground beef. You can put Enchilada sauce & cheese on top or omit salsa in meatloaf & put salsa on top with cheese.🎉

  • @petmomful2260
    @petmomful2260 Год назад

    I love your videos. One thing I learned about, from my daughter, was frozen chopped onions. I am a vegan and make bean and rice dishes. Almost everything needs chopped onions, and that is one step I can skip. I just measure them out, and go.

  • @karencox3235
    @karencox3235 2 года назад +1

    Tip for making meatloaf... use a large oven-safe pan (like cast iron) and shape the meatloaf into a giant ring/donut shape. It cooks way faster that way and you can still slice it for sandwiches next day.

  • @tammylangerud4894
    @tammylangerud4894 2 года назад +2

    Yummmmmyyyyyyy!!! What time shall I come over? 😄 Everything looks amazing! Love it! Thank you for the ideas! I love your cute little helper too!!!

  • @bexg2902
    @bexg2902 2 года назад +4

    I thoroughly impressed with the variety you have. Everything seems so flavorful. I'm totally gonna try the pumpkin chicken chili.

  • @sprouts2go
    @sprouts2go 2 года назад +4

    Wow it all looks awesome! I like to make my meatloaf in a bundt pan so the slices fit easily on the bread.

  • @chavezmirandam
    @chavezmirandam 2 года назад +2

    Your version of meal planning 🤯 so simple and fast!

  • @msaijay1153
    @msaijay1153 2 года назад +3

    Your chili reminds me of some yummy pumpkin curry I had. I think we'll try it with tofu. Thanks!

  • @nikkio1671
    @nikkio1671 2 года назад +5

    I love this video! I am trying to figure out the art of reusing leftovers and this was very helpful.. and entertaining. I'd love to see more of these.

  • @ThisKittyPlays
    @ThisKittyPlays Год назад

    Mon: Left over Chicken Pizza
    Tue: Baked Potatoes
    Wed: Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with mashed potato and cucumber w/ dressing
    Thu:: Pumpkin chilli, using left over chicken
    Fri: Meatloaf and Scalloped Potatoes
    Sat: MeatLoaf Manwiches? :D
    Sun: Spaghetti bolognese and fresh salad.
    Thank you for the inspiration Ariel!

  • @haybaybieberbeliever
    @haybaybieberbeliever Год назад

    I'm absolutely obsessed with the pumpkin chicken soup. I didn't know that was a thing and it's drastically improved the quality of my life.

    • @ThatAwkwardMom
      @ThatAwkwardMom  Год назад +1

      I still make it sometimes up to four times a month, love it!

  • @cathybush768
    @cathybush768 2 года назад +1

    I'm an onion appreciator. Not the hubby, but I learned if they're totally cooked he's fine. He doesn't like the texture of fresh onions. I'm excited to try that pumpkin chili! Great video. Girl, you're hilarious.

  • @gamergeekchic
    @gamergeekchic 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for always making such hilarious and approachable content. Your videos always make me feel excited to do mundane tasks and like I can easily accomplish anything. Excited to try some meal planning with your advice in mind, and some of these recipes! I’d love to see more of these meal planning videos

  • @marisaanderson4475
    @marisaanderson4475 2 года назад +1

    I love this video. Reusing the drumsticks for the soup and meatloaf for spaghetti are genius! More videos like this!

  • @kimgiron8226
    @kimgiron8226 Год назад

    I use Heinz 57 in my meatloaf with egg and breadcrumbs, and of course I chop onion for it too!! Seasoning and bake, I put a little Heinz on the top for the last 15 minutes in the oven. My mom used ketchup, I kicked it up a little. Love the videos, thank you!

  • @dauphingrl
    @dauphingrl Год назад

    I realize this is an old video. But, can I say I enjoyed this and would love to see other videos about meal planning. It was great to see the “using leftovers” idea in practice.

  • @sweetpotatosushi
    @sweetpotatosushi 2 года назад +2

    You are so wholesome and funny! I am vegan.. my family is not. So, I struggle with making their meals some weeks and you have some really good tips to remedy that! Thank you 💚 😊

  • @braelynheltne6328
    @braelynheltne6328 7 месяцев назад

    "To which I give a thummy... up" You make me laugh so hard and you are so relatable. Love you Ariel!!!

  • @emilyshaw6649
    @emilyshaw6649 2 года назад +3

    I LOVE you!! Thank you for being so real. Such a well thought out week of meals!

  • @kathy3178
    @kathy3178 2 года назад +2

    I made the chicken pumpkin chilli. It was so delicious! We definitely want to have it again. I did make it a little different. I had no onions, bellpepers, or garlic so I used onion powder. For beans I used home canned kidney beans and bean soup. I put in the cream cheese instead of the coconut. Thank you so much for sharing! I can't wait to try the drumsticks recipe.

  • @Sewsweet08Australia
    @Sewsweet08Australia Год назад

    try making spaghetti sauce in the pressure cooker , add some grated celery carrod or blend it so its hidden, garlic, beef stock, tomatoes. and cook it for the medium time for meat. its so delicious. you will love it. plus you can put it on when quiet during day and it keeps warm, use the leftovers to make a lasagne dish.

  • @Mrs.Green23
    @Mrs.Green23 2 года назад

    Looks good and yeah when things get hectic waste in the fridge happens. Keeping the chicken bones for soup is good.

  • @c0urtneyk
    @c0urtneyk 2 года назад +1

    Please do more videos like this! I meal plan already but you have given me some wonderful ideas using leftovers, I don’t know why I haven’t ever thought of that! Also, I love your sense of humor, I literally laughed out loud.

  • @caitlincunningham8354
    @caitlincunningham8354 2 года назад +2

    Girl! I watch SO MANY cooking channels! I need more from you! Please?
    I really enjoyed! Thank you💗

  • @bonniegaither3994
    @bonniegaither3994 2 года назад +1

    This is one of your best videos so far. Thank you

  • @bettygroff9070
    @bettygroff9070 2 года назад +3

    Great content! I always enjoy seeing how other people meal plan/cook. 👍👍

  • @Glitterbombz
    @Glitterbombz 2 года назад

    I like you. Down to earth unlike a lot of moms on here. Love you and mindy!

  • @sarahlawley2076
    @sarahlawley2076 2 года назад +1

    I love your thought process of the appropriate apportioning of the tomatoes! Can totally relate

  • @faithisrising
    @faithisrising Год назад

    I’m in awe of your meal planning Ariel! I wish I knew about meal planning years ago…love how you make use of your leftovers too.

  • @jessical2962
    @jessical2962 2 года назад +1

    I like how you turn your leftovers into a different meal. Thank you so much for the great ideas!

  • @mariagar5758
    @mariagar5758 8 месяцев назад

    ❤🎉 you're not awkward, you're a GENIUS!!! thanks for sharing enjoy your night, take care bye 😊

  • @teresakryvenchuk6205
    @teresakryvenchuk6205 2 года назад

    I am a grandmama now but I still need 💡 ideas. I like the way you take left overs and make new meals. God bless

  • @nightowlnight
    @nightowlnight 2 года назад +2

    That was amazing.

  • @steph585
    @steph585 2 года назад +4

    Looks great and you made it like ok easy!

  • @modernhomemaker613
    @modernhomemaker613 Год назад

    I love the idea of making the pumpkin chili recipe but vegetarian. It's easy enough to substitute fake ground beef for the chicken, but i guess I'll try sauteeing it initially with the onions and peppers. Excited to try!

  • @kaylas8910
    @kaylas8910 2 года назад

    You keep cracking me up in all your videos, I love your humor!!

  • @oldvillagefarm1348
    @oldvillagefarm1348 2 года назад +1

    Enjoy all your videos! Thanks 😊

  • @christineearl6669
    @christineearl6669 2 года назад +2

    Please make more of this type of video! Super helpful.

    • @rachels695
      @rachels695 2 года назад

      I agree! This is a great video! Thank you so much!

  • @pamela4522
    @pamela4522 2 года назад +3

    I love how you seriously use up every bit of your leftovers for every dinner.Genius!

  • @justinephelps3639
    @justinephelps3639 6 месяцев назад

    The pumpkin chili is delicious. Definitely adding it to my recipe box.

  • @halopearls
    @halopearls Год назад

    I'm not a mom but I work 12 hour shifts and this really helps

  • @momof4andteacher
    @momof4andteacher 2 года назад +2

    Loved this video! Funny and helpful. Great content. Congrats on 50k!!

  • @AshleyEveleth
    @AshleyEveleth 2 года назад +1

    I make a really similar chili but with ground pork. Yum 😋

  • @Marie-88
    @Marie-88 2 года назад

    Love, love, love your content! Especially, the meal planning and fly lady videos. Keep them coming. ❤️🤗

  • @rinakaur7245
    @rinakaur7245 Год назад

    Very good planning & clever use of left overs!

  • @zwithgol
    @zwithgol 11 месяцев назад

    It would be really cool if you made a video recipe for each of those items in your list of meal ideas.

  • @mrdarlington82
    @mrdarlington82 2 года назад +2

    We finally made the pumpkin chili last week and it was so good! My husband loved it and now a new family favorite!

  • @shelbycaldwell6296
    @shelbycaldwell6296 4 месяца назад

    I know this is an old video, but we've been making pumpkin chicken chili on repeat. It's so good!

  • @Damaris756
    @Damaris756 Год назад

    Oh my gosh, your humor is the best!!!

  • @bunchesofbeautiful
    @bunchesofbeautiful 2 года назад +7

    You are the meal planning queen! Brilliant how you take one meal to the next! Also I didn’t hear one winner winner chicken dinner 😂 comon!

  • @Lcshell
    @Lcshell 2 года назад

    From the intro to the meatloaf to the good looking tomatoes … this video was hilarious-and useful! All of the recipes looked yummy and so easy to prepare. I also like your recipe/meal planning binder- thank s for sharing!

  • @jessicavallee3831
    @jessicavallee3831 2 года назад

    Even if the type of content you make wasn't interesting, I'd still watch your videos just because you are adorable and hilarious. Thankfully, you make content I also happen to find extremely useful!

  • @bonniepinney2884
    @bonniepinney2884 Год назад

    Try cooking the onion in the worcestershire sauce. It's so good. You can add other diced veggies too.

  • @christinab9133
    @christinab9133 2 года назад +1

    Love it!

  • @alexdeaton5107
    @alexdeaton5107 2 года назад +1

    I love your channel! This is my favorite style of video that you do. :)

  • @mij6253
    @mij6253 2 года назад +1

    Thank you that you shared the organised mom method in your last video. I haven’t head about it but it is really helpful for me. I do some adjusting though e.g the dishes every day and wipe the kitchen counters etc and not always by the timer because I can’t not finish by the sake of my life I need to end the things when startet.🤣🤣🤣🤣
    But it will get less work over the time I think.