A busy lifestyle is one thing most parents have in common. Errands, dentist appointments, after school practice, and much, much more keep families on the run all the time. Families are less connected with each other than ever before. Many parents are buying cell phones for their kids at much younger ages simply because that’s the only way they can stay in touch when everyone’s on the run. Most of those activities are necessary and fulfilling, but most families also complain their lifestyle and family suffer for it. One complaint is that it’s difficult to find time to eat healthy foods. The entire family’s energy and health suffer for the convenience of fast food junk food. Families also complain the busy daily schedule makes it difficult to impossible to spend quality time with the family.

If your family seems to fit this description, you know what a toll the hectic schedule and poor diet can take on every family member. Show what a great multi-tasker and solve a couple of problems at the same time. One thing every family has to do is eat. It is often easier to grab something while you’re out, but cooking at home is more cost efficient, and much healthier for your family. Choosing one night, or afternoon, to prepare several meals for the week will free up a lot of time in your family’s schedule. Plan a menu for the week, and on the same day you go to the grocery store, prepare several meals to freeze. You can even portion some of those meals into individual servings. When someone has to grab food on the go, you don’t have to resort to fast food.

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