{"id":13723,"date":"2022-01-21T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mops.org\/?p=13723"},"modified":"2024-03-09T16:29:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T16:29:00","slug":"meal-planning-ideas-for-the-busy-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/meal-planning-ideas-for-the-busy-mom\/","title":{"rendered":"Meal Planning Ideas for the Busy Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raising a family comes with an abundance of jobs and responsibilities. One thing that\u2019s guaranteed is that this family of yours will want to eat \u2026 often! We all know how stressful it can be when 5:00 p.m. rolls around and we don\u2019t know what\u2019s for dinner. Don\u2019t worry, Mama, here are a few meal planning ideas you can take to stop dreading meal time. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Make a plan: <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Dinners do <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> need to be extravagant. Even if you are having hot dogs for dinner, having a <\/span>plan<\/span> is key. Every Sunday, take 15 minutes to look at your week and come up with a menu. Use a whiteboard, chalkboard or whatever works for you. Just write it down! Check out our top picks below for endless ideas. Rule: If you don\u2019t make a meal schedule for the week, at least have a plan each day by 10 a.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

  Sunday: Breakfast for dinner<\/span> 
<\/span>Monday: Pasta, salad and garlic bread<\/span> 
<\/span>Tuesday: Taco Tuesday <\/span> 
<\/span>Wednesday: Leftovers<\/span> 
<\/span>Thursday: Chicken, rice and broccoli<\/span> 
<\/span>Friday: Pizza and salad<\/span> 
<\/span>Saturday: Takeout <\/span><\/p>\n

Make a list: <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Make a list and check it twice. No, we aren\u2019t talking about a Christmas list, we are talking about a grocery list. Statistics show that if you go to the store hungry and without a<\/span> list, you are going to buy more than you need <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> forget things that are essential. Look at your meal plan then skim your fridge and cupboards and jot down what you need. This doesn\u2019t take long, and it will save you time and money at the store. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Remember the why: <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Research proves that consistently gathering for meals around the table provides your family with many physical, mental and emotional advantages. We know life can get crazy, and working parents may have difficult schedules. Get creative. If you can\u2019t do dinner, come together for family breakfasts instead. The <\/span>benefits<\/span> are worth it! <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/span>Mama, you got this! We have to pick our battles. Don\u2019t let dinner be one of them! <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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