Life With A Baby - Tips for the Working Mom - Healthy Dinner/ Meal Planning

Thursday, June 02, 2011 3:59 PM

Message # 611584

Debbi (Administrator)

I found this article with some great time-saving tips for healthy meal planning. These are all tips from other busy moms. The highlights are:

- Plan meals ahead for the week

- Buy pre-cut and pre-cooked foods

- Cook double portions

- Cook for a whole week in advance

- Cook and freeze in bulk

- Prep ingredients in advance

- Invest in a slow cooker

I employ a number of these strategies (though I don't buy precut foods). In particular, my slow cooker is my favourite appliance. However, with the weather warming up, I'm looking for summer meal alternatives besides salads!

Do you have any tips you can share?

Monday, June 06, 2011 4:52 PM

Reply # 614411 on 611584

Mireille

Pasta salad is a hit for my 3 year old! Especially if I make just like his Grandma does.

There's no easy fix here - I have a picky eater, so we try to rotate the meals he likes best to make dinner less of a challenge. We try new things on weekends or at lunch so that it makes it less stressful to make a second meal if he won't eat it.

Good luck!