Simplifying Meal Times

Are you like me, and have trouble finding a plan to make dinner time peaceful, and simple?

Do you find yourself looking at the clock at 4pm and you realize you still have nothing planned for dinner, and that you have meat in the freezer that hasn't been thawed?

Would you like to spend more quality time with your family, and not slaving in front the stove for a hour or two?

Are you tired of running up to the fast food restaurant at the last minute, because you have no other plan?



If you answered yes to one of those questions, then I have some ideas to share with you....I hope one of the ideas I offer, will be something that can simplify your life and give you more time with your family....while saving money at the same time.



1. http://www.simplifysupper.com/ I ran across this site during my search. Each day of the week for one month, there is a meal, recipe and there is a grocery list for the week that you can print off, or even have sent in a text to your cell phone. The meals actually look really yummy too.



2. http://www.schwans.com/ I recall as a child my mother ordered her meals or food from the Schwans man each month. The food was always delicious and it saved her much needed time in the kitchen. It might not be the best place to save money, but it can save time and effort.



3. http://www.easymealprep.com/main/direct02.php Meal prep kitchens are very popular these days. This is a store front where, for a set price you select 12 meals and a session time. When you go in at the choosen time everything is chopped, minced, diced and layed out for you to put together all the ingredinets of each meal in a freezable container. When you get home you pop all 12 meals in to your freezer. When you want to make use of one, simpily defrost it and cook it. The benefits are tremendous. I could go on and on about it. The link I provided will bring you to a site where you can find out what is available in your area. I think I am going to try this out...this would be fun to do with a few of your friends at the same time. Sort of make a party out of it.



4. http://www.thegrocerygame.com/ What is The Grocery Game? The Grocery Game is a website that can save you hundreds of dollars on grocery bill each month. Log in, spend a few minutes with a pair of scissors, and you're off to win The Grocery Game!
When you play, you'll get a weekly list (called Teri's List) of the lowest-priced products at your supermarket matched with manufacturers' coupons and weekly specials -- advertised and unadvertised. The Grocery Game does all the hard work and research, and presents it to you in a straightforward format. The site includes recipes, and meal ideas also.



5. http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ Angel Food partners with churches and community organizations throughout the country to help distribute food to those in need. For $30.00* you can receive a box of food containing both fresh and frozen items. Their food items are top quality –they buy our food from major food producers throughout the country to ensure the best food comes to your table.

6. http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/angelfood/ Hillbilly housewife is full of resources for the kitchen and meal planning. Hillbilly Housewife also has teamed up to provide a monthy meal plan that coordinates with the angelfood ministry box of food.....


Well that's it for tonight. I hope that I was able to kindle a spark to get you all back in the kitchen, and away from McDonnalds or Jack in the Box at dinner time.

Please email me and let me know how you are doing...what you've been working on, and let me know how it all is working out for you.

Much love and hugs to you all,
~T