{"id":7024,"date":"2017-03-10T06:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/?p=7024"},"modified":"2023-05-09T10:38:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T14:38:21","slug":"make-ahead-meals-busy-moms-national-nutrition-month-activities-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/10\/make-ahead-meals-busy-moms-national-nutrition-month-activities-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms: National Nutrition Month Activities for Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_7029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7029\" style=\"width: 213px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7029\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"goldfish cracker tie\" width=\"213\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1093460760_kvi1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Etsy seller takeabowooo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know that goldfish crackers aren\u2019t an appropriate breakfast food, but try telling that to my preschooler. They\u2019re also not meant to replace <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all three<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a given day, but battling a 3-year-old\u2019s logic at 7 a.m., noon, and again at dinnertime sometimes feels like a battle not worth fighting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why make ahead meals for busy moms\u2014 dishes that can be prepped on the weekend, then reheated throughout the week\u2014have been such a lifesaver for my family. It\u2019s a lot easier to say no to junk food when you have delicious, healthy choices at hand. It\u2019s a constant juggling act to balance a nutritious diet with the realities of my family\u2019s on-the-go lifestyle, but these <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/2017\/03\/08\/weight-watchers-members-send-love-connect-using-elfsters-online-gift-exchanges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">national nutrition month ideas<\/a> will help you kick each and every one of your weeks off to a delicious start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings<\/h4>\n<p>Squeezing in a healthy meal every morning is a priority in my house. I know that a breakfast loaded with sugar is going to leave me and my little ones feeling bleary-eyed and hungry within an hour or two. It\u2019s an endless cycle that\u2019s too easy to get stuck in, especially for anyone who isn\u2019t a morning person, myself included.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, there are a lot of simple make ahead breakfasts you can prep on the weekends, then grab-and-go on weekday mornings. You\u2019ll get the nutrients you need to make your days not only manageable, but enjoyable. These are the fast breakfasts my family loves\u2014no culinary degree required:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7026\" style=\"width: 337px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.790326983_dn23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7026\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.790326983_dn23-283x300.jpg\" alt=\"hangry hand towel\" width=\"337\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.790326983_dn23-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.790326983_dn23-768x815.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.790326983_dn23-965x1024.jpg 965w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.790326983_dn23-254x270.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.790326983_dn23.jpg 1413w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This towel will remind you to eat breakfast | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/201563247\/hangry-flour-sack-tea-towel?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=hangry&amp;ref=sr_gallery_1&amp;source=aw&amp;awc=6220_1488413654_e6299b03bc9ab6ec96e0963753e40603&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&amp;utm_content=256677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FrenchSilver<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Whole wheat pancakes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baking with whole grains can seem intimidating, and more nutritious than delicious, but these <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/whole-wheat-pancakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole wheat pancakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are surprisingly easy <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tasty. They use more baking powder than most pancake recipes, making them a little extra fluffy. We like to make them on the smaller side so they fit in the toaster oven for reheating. Make an extra batch or two if you serve them up for Sunday brunch, freezing them in a single layer before transferring them to a zip-top bag. They reheat in just a couple minutes and a smear of almond butter and some all-natural jam makes them nearly irresistible to kids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Omelettes in a mug:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beat a dozen eggs together on Sunday, then store in an airtight container in the fridge. On weekday mornings, add a couple tablespoons of frozen mixed veggies to a mug. Microwave for 30 seconds, then add \u00bc cup of the beaten egg mixture, salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of cheese. Microwave for another 30 to 60 seconds, or until the egg is fully cooked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Overnight oats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We make overnight oats in mason jars with lids on the weekend, then grab one on our way out the door on busy mornings. The basic recipe is simple: add \u00bd a cup of oats, 2 tsps of chia seeds, and \u00be cups of milk to a mason jar, along with any spices, sweeteners, fruit, etc. that you fancy. For creamier oats, you can add a tablespoon or two of yogurt; for thinner oats, add more milk. Stir well, then cover. Overnight oats can be eaten cold, or you can microwave them for about a minute until they\u2019re warm. Play with the flavors. Cocoa powder and some mini chocolate chips make for a sweet breakfast that\u2019s still healthy; coconut flakes and sliced bananas are a tropical treat; and apple butter and cinnamon replicates a classic instant oatmeal flavor in a more nutritious way. It\u2019s a surprisingly healthy choice that kids and adults will both devour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Breakfast burritos: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find an easy breakfast burrito recipe you love, then make a batch to freeze. These can easily be microwaved in the mornings for a quick meal. I like making vegan breakfast burritos by \u201cscrambling\u201d some extra-firm tofu with onions, bell peppers, garlic, cumin, and turmeric, then adding the mixture to a tortilla with vegetarian refried beans and salsa. I\u2019ve even added leftovers, everything from pot roast to barbecue pulled chicken, along with some scrambled eggs and cheese. You can use egg whites, extra veggies, and whole wheat tortillas for an even lighter option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Healthier toaster pastries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019m obsessed with toaster pastries, but they\u2019re more of a treat than a proper breakfast. That\u2019s why I love the idea of making them myself. Using a whole wheat pastry crust adds some complex carbs and fiber into the mix, and I can choose a filling that\u2019s free from high-fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, and added sugars. Kids are creatures of habit, so sometimes you have to compromise and these <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/vegan-berry-pop-tarts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegan toaster pastries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are healthier than what you get at the store, but are still familiar enough that kids (and you) will chow down without a fight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Grown-Up Lunches for On-the-Go<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before our kids came along, my husband and I were both putting in 70 hour work weeks, but we knew we couldn\u2019t subsist on soggy deli sandwiches alone. A homemade meal wasn\u2019t just healthier\u2014it was also a pleasant mid-day reminder of life outside of work. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7028\" style=\"width: 335px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1040498330_lp9p.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7028\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1040498330_lp9p-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"a grown up lunch box\" width=\"335\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1040498330_lp9p-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1040498330_lp9p-768x710.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1040498330_lp9p-1024x946.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1040498330_lp9p-292x270.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1040498330_lp9p.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You won&#8217;t forget your lunch at home ever again | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/247332631\/reusable-insulated-bento-box-lunch-bag?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=bento%20box&amp;ref=sr_gallery_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BuboBoutique<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making meals in batches was the easiest way to keep well fed on our craziest of days. Just prepare enough veggies, grains, and protein for five weekday meals on the weekend, add them to air-tight plastic containers, then grab one on your way out the door for healthy lunches all week. These are our favorite meal prep lunches (served hot or cold): <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chicken fajita bowls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fill containers with cooked brown rice, then top with fajita-seasoned grilled chicken and veggies. Add some salsa, hot sauce, or a sprinkle of cheese if you\u2019re feeling fancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Teriyaki tofu bowls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marinate cubed tofu in teriyaki sauce, then pan-fry until browned on all sides. Add to containers with soba noodles, microwave-in-bag stir fry veggies, a drizzle of sesame oil, and some sriracha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chicken pesto pasta bowls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saute chicken, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with salt and pepper. Cook whole wheat pasta and toss with storebought pesto. Add pasta to containers, then top with the chicken-veggie mixture. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tandoori chicken bowls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Grill, then add to containers with brown rice and roasted broccoli. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Greek chicken bowls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marinate chicken in balsamic dressing. Grill chicken, then add to containers with cooked bulgur wheat, chopped cucumbers, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, and a lemon wedge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Assembly Line Lunches for Kids<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7030\" style=\"width: 321px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1145874014_zlep.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7030\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1145874014_zlep-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"kid friendly lunch box\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1145874014_zlep-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1145874014_zlep-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1145874014_zlep-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.1145874014_zlep.jpg 454w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Forget brown-bagging it with this creative lunchbox | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/197149630\/20-off-mrs-litttle-bread-slice-lunchbox?ref=listing-shop-header-2&amp;source=aw&amp;awc=6220_1488413712_d7ec4437444078473c4657941d49a106&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&amp;utm_content=256677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChampuChinito<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I remember school lunches being full of highs and lows. 7-layer bars for dessert? I still dream about them. Mystery meat casserole? It made me jealous of the kids who remembered to pack a lunch! My kids are picky eaters, so they always bring a lunch from home. To save time in the mornings, we started assembly line lunches:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/2017\/03\/06\/a-sorbet-soiree-national-nutrition-month-ideas-for-creative-ways-to-serve-fruit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a variety of fruits<\/a> to one of the drawers in your fridge. Think easy-to-eat clementines and apples, or grapes you\u2019ve portioned out ahead of time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear a spot in your fridge, and place two containers about the size of shoeboxes next to each other. Label one \u201csides\u201d and the other \u201cmains.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the \u201csides\u201d bin, add things like string cheese, yogurt, or individual packs of baby carrots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the \u201cmains\u201d bin, add the \u201centrees.\u201d These can be sandwiches, wraps, or tupperware containers filled with leftovers. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Label an organizing bin \u201csnacks,\u201d and put it in an easy-to-reach spot on the counter. Add nonperishable snacks like packs of nuts, whole grain crackers, and fruit leathers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning, each kid just grabs one item from each container, along with a juice or milk box, and adds it to a lunch bag. It\u2019s so much easier than having to sort through everything in the fridge or cupboard each morning!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Throwing a Meal Prep Party<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t want to miss out on weekend socializing just so I can prepare meals for the coming week each Sunday, and my best friend is in the same boat. We both love entertaining (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/2017\/02\/10\/be-our-guest-say-bonjour-to-imaginative-beauty-and-the-beast-disney-dinner-party-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beauty and the Beast-themed dinner party<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here we come!), so we decided to throw a slowcooker soup mix party. The idea was that everyone coming to the party would make enough of one slow-cooker soup mix recipe for themselves and each of the other guests. Then, we swap, each person going home with five different jars to keep in the pantry, each ready to throw in the slow-cooker on a busy morning for dinner that evening. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7027\" style=\"width: 365px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.998057164_qjmy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7027\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.elfster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.998057164_qjmy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"recipe cards\" width=\"365\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.998057164_qjmy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.998057164_qjmy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.998057164_qjmy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.998057164_qjmy-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/il_fullxfull.998057164_qjmy.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Custom recipe cards add creative flair | Image courtesy Etsy seller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/266824932\/recipe-cards-set-of-12-25-or-50-cards?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=recipe%20cards&amp;ref=sr_gallery_5&amp;source=aw&amp;awc=6220_1488413736_59d417890ee4a67a4ee9151b3f94858d&amp;utm_source=affiliate_window&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&amp;utm_content=256677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">papersushi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We decided on soup mixes because they\u2019re easy to make, full of healthy beans and veggies, and loved by kids and adults alike. And, dried beans cook up beautifully in the slow-cooker, meaning none of us would have to spend time fussing over the stove at the end of a long day. To throw your own soup mix party, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/exchange\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set up a gift exchange online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have each guest mix up one of these recipes: <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wholefully.com\/2012\/12\/03\/handmade-holiday-vegetarian-five-bean-soup-mix\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian Five Bean Soup Mix<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/250188\/southwestern-three-bean-barley-soup-mix\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southwestern Three Bean and Barley Soup Mix<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/149487\/rice-and-lentil-soup-in-a-jar\/?internalSource=staff%20pick&amp;referringId=176&amp;referringContentType=recipe%20hub&amp;clickId=cardslot%205\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice and Lentil Soup Mix<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/holiday-split-pea-soup-mix-in-a-jar-355887\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split Pea Soup Mix<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wholefully.com\/2015\/12\/01\/spicy-black-bean-soup-jar\/\">Spicy Black Bean Soup Mix<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the recipes are customizable\u2014add cans of fire-roasted tomatoes to enrich the broth, stir in a splash of half and half at the end of cooking to make your soup creamy, throw in smoked ham hocks or smoked pork chops with the rest of the ingredients to add more umami, or spice to suit your personal preference. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>We all left the party with five nights of meals, after only having to prepare one of the recipes at home\u2014a pretty good trade-off, if you ask me! But, whether you make soup mixes or freezer meals, the real gift you\u2019re giving one another is more time to enjoy the good things in life with your families.<\/p>\n<p>It seems like everything in my life goes more a little more smoothly when I\u2019m eating nutritious meals. It\u2019s just a matter of making them a priority, and setting aside time on the weekends to prepare for a busy week ahead. My little one still has a thing for her Goldfish crackers, and I\u2019ll snack on a bowl of sugar-coated cereal on special occasions, but in our everyday life, we\u2019re eating more healthy foods, all because we\u2019re taking the time to plan ahead.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>What are your favorite meals to cook with your family? Let us know on our <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elfster\/?fref=ts\"><b><i>Facebook page<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, on Twitter @Elfster, or on Instagram @Elfstergram. For ideas on what to get the chef in your family, check out our <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/guide\/335\/in-the-kitchen\/\"><b><i>kitchen gift guide<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">I know that goldfish crackers aren\u2019t an appropriate breakfast food, but try telling that to my preschooler. 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