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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Today DS told me, "I'm so conflicted - McDonalds has better fries hands down but Burger King has better milkshakes."

Guess it's really time to buckle down and do better in the meal planning department. How often do your kids eat fast food? And what the hell do you make for dinner when you're getting home at 7pm and trying to feed them, make sure homework is finished, make them take showers, have any time at all to unwind or relax in any sort of way all before being in bed by 8pm? [/quote]

You have to cook the entree the night before you eat it.  I reheat the steak/burger/chicken/tuna whatever and throw a grain and a veggie together in 10 minutes. I have to, because there's less than 45 minutes from the time I get home until the sports runs begin.

Neither of you get home before 7 pm and you only have one hour before the kids' bedtimes? Sounds nuts.  At least if they are going to bed so early, they must be young and without much homework.[/quote]

This is the way!!!  Its really genius, but does take some extra effort... single mom, gotta have nothing but time on your hands, right?  kidding!   But it would be worth it, couple times a week if you can manage.

Follow this wise soul's guidance, for there is light.
So you basically have to mix these 2 approaches of various nights:
1) Invest and prep the night before
2) Get some "healthier" instant meals (I am a fan of the breakfast for dinner myself).

As for the PP who suggested complete "homemade meals" on weekends -- then there goes a big chunk of weekend time with the kids.  Which is your quality time with them... I wouldn't give that up... I'd find quick, healthier meals on weekends also.
Now, if you guys can all cook together on the weekend, maybe that satisfies both needs.

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