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By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:45:00 +0000

Hi Crystal,
Thanks for the ideas, but I have to disagree with one. I don’t keep things a secret about dinner, esp. from my hubby. It’s kind of a joke that Mom is experimenting again, but the rule is you have to try it, give your opinion (from all 10 in our family) and then I will “spill the beans” and tell them what’s in it. I have a few picky kids and a few not, so I definitely can see being a little sneaky about things, but I feel strongly that kids (and sometimes hubbies) should learn to eat a variety of things and learn to eat healthy things and know what they are eating. So, if there are beans in the cake, we will try it, pass out opinions and then I will tell them what they ate. And as lovely as it sounds to set the table ahead of time, that definitely does NOT work in a large family. There are too many table-un-setters and, like another person mentioned, the table gets used for too many other things before dinner. Preparing as much ahead of time as possible is definitely something I DO do and I totally agree with trying to keep your kitchen clean during the day and during dinner prep. Those are both great suggestions! Keep up the great work and know we are all behind you in using food storage in as many ways as possible. Yeah for you!!!!!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:45:00 +0000

By: heatheranne

heatheranne — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:25:12 +0000

include DiGiorno on the everday emergency meal plan. My kids LOVE frozen pizza! I also plan meals in advance. We plan 2 weeks and usually include it in a FHE activity. We go around the family with everyone offering a suggestion. The kids also help plan the side dishes so we can talk about nutrition. Everyone has their personal favorites that will make the list, and (almost) everyone tries to find a new dish- either from a friends house, in a cookbook or magazine or from Food Network. Love this discussion ladies!

By: heatheranne

heatheranne — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:25:00 +0000

By: Mikol

Mikol — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:52:43 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I’ve never really thought about getting the table set so early, but it makes sense. Come dinner time on those crazy days I think “I haven’t done anything yet, lets go out or get a pizza.” Thanks so much and I promise, I won’t tell. :c)

By: Mikol

Mikol — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:52:00 +0000

By: Mikol

Mikol — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:52:00 +0000

By: Heather G.

Heather G. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:26:37 +0000

Oh how I just love your website. I’m going to be getting married in three months and I’m trying to absorb as much as I can!!! You have so many great tips and recipes. Thanks for all the energy and time you put into making other women’s lives easier. You are MUCH appreciated! Blessings to you and your family

By: Heather G.

Heather G. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:26:00 +0000