The Family Dinner Project

[:en]How Do You Eat Together On A Packed Day?[:]

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It’s no secret that many of us live in an over-scheduled world. Meetings, play dates, business trips and after-school activities — when these commitments pile up, they can feel like serious obstacles to having family dinner. And yet, despite their crowded calendars, many families find creative ways to come together for a meal.

On those busy days, how do you make family dinner work? The answer might be as simple as rescheduling a PTA meeting, as inventive as having a picnic before soccer practice, or as high tech as using Skype for evening meetings in order to be home for dinner. Tell us how you make dinner happen, and you could win a $50 gift card to the grocery store of your choice!

To enter, write your answer in the comments or email us at stories@thefamilydinnerproject.org. Submissions must be received by June 8. We can’t wait to read your responses!

 

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4 responses to “[:en]How Do You Eat Together On A Packed Day?[:]”

  1. Victoria Avatar
    Victoria

    My kids love eating out on the deck. Sandwiches and pasta salads are so quick, healthy and filling and clean up in a snap, so we typically eat family picnic style, out on the deck during our busy weeks 🙂

  2. Kat @ Eating The Week Avatar
    Kat @ Eating The Week

    Our freezer cooks for us! It’s not a fancy upgrade to the appliance; I just make sure to cook extra servings of our favorite meals, and stash them in the freezer for later. Those servings can thaw in the fridge while we’re at work during the day, or more immediately in the microwave if we end up pressed for time at day’s end. This has spared our family many potential last-minute trips to the grocery store.

  3. Heather Hampton Avatar
    Heather Hampton

    A weekly menu is the only way I can ensure family dinner time. At the beginning of the week I will look at the calendar and plan meals around our schedule. If there is a really busy day, I will be sure to have something in the crock pot that is ready when we get home. The crock pot is a lifesaver!

  4. Jessie Avatar
    Jessie

    We have a crazy schedule, so we often tailgate at soccer practice or pack items in the crockpot to take with us. The kids love it and we still get a nutritious dinner. 🙂

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