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Meal Prep


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What's for Dinner?

Mealtime is a great opportunity for everyone in the family to play a role when it comes to getting food on the table and cleaning up afterward.  

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Divide and Conquer

"He managed breakfast and packing lunch ... I was in charge of dinner."
-- Kim Darrow   

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Help Yourself

​"This paid off when i was in college ..."  
​-- Mark Haselmaier 

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The Dessert Tray

"... sometimes ... it's best to just play to your strengths and do what you do best."   

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Wednesdays (And why I endure them)

"[I] text her instructions so that she doesn't blow it up and burn her hands when she puts it in the microwave."  -- Cliff   READ MORE 

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Cultural Experience

"The bonus benefit was the experience it provided for our kids." 

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Packing School Lunches

Working Parent Tip
With a little help from you, most kids can pack their own lunches.

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Don't Forget Your Lunch!

Working Parent Tip
"An 'I forgot my lunch' call from one of the kids created a huge logistical challenge."   

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Breakfast Shortcuts

Working Parent Tip
"We're on a schedule and we've gotta stick to it."
-- Rachel Hollis

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Streamline Mornings

Working Parent Tip
​"I remember thinking ... why can't they just help themselves?"  
-- EJ Kafooples 

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If You Hate Making Dinner

"You gotta shift your head" [and family] -- Kathy Gunst

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