It’s that time of year again! Time to plan, prepare, and organize for school. Whether you are the parent of a child attending school, a high school or college student, or a teacher – getting ready to head back to school can be pretty hectic.
One of the most difficult decisions everyone faces on a day-to-day basis is what to eat. So we are here to help you cross one of the most tedious jobs off of your to-do list… MENU PLANNING!
Planning your meals beforehand is a great way to reduce stress and even cut back on your grocery-list. Instead of scrambling around the house, digging through the pantry and refrigerator five minutes before you need to head out the door – take an hour or so once a week to sit down with your family and plan out what everyone wants to eat. Have fun with it!
Organize Your Menu and Shopping List
Need some more ideas? Here are a few awesome sites to check out:
100 Days of Real Food is a meal planner’s dream come true! It is your go-to blog for budget-friendly meal plans, recipes, and more… using only organic, non-processed foods. .
Recipe Key gives you recipes based on the foods you have in your pantry!
Wellness Mama lets you choose easy, delicious, all-natural recipes based on the food group(s) you want to focus the meal around.
Once a Month Mom provides you with “31 Back-to-School Freezer Meals” that are made ahead of time and frozen.
Written by Samantha Tutini, Dietetic Intern with Urban Nutrition, LLC