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[quote=Anonymous]OP, why not commit to eating out one or two times/week, say, on Friday night and Saturday.  And make that meal out be only dinner.

The way the rest of us do it is that I think we all just plan.  For example, I had a PTA meeting last month.  I knew there would be pizza served for the kids, but no veggie.  So I pre-cut peppers and cucumbers and made sure they got their veggies in BEFORE the meeting.  I keep a flat of water in the back of my car along with a box of juice pouches.

As for the other meals on nights when they have after school activities... I just plan ahead.  It would be mayhem if I didn't.  You have to plan accordingly.

Yesterday:  I knew we'd be home by 5:30pm, so that was a good night to make the chicken I marinated the night before.

Tonight:  we won't get home until 6:30.  I have a quick frozen Trader Joe's Pasta (spinach and farfalle) and mini-pizzas in the fridge.  The kids can pick what they want and they'll have salads with fresh grated parm and fruit for dessert.

Tomorrow: We'll be home by 5:30.  I have white fish thawing in the fridge now, I'll marinate it tonight and tomorrow, I'll sauté it for dinner.  We'll have some couscous with it along with steamed broccoli.

Friday night:  We don't eat out on this night, and I'm usually spent, so it's a simple meal night.  Soup and Sandwiches all the way with a veg on the side!  My youngest won't eat soup and sandwiches though, so he'll get a "snack plate," which usually consists of a fruit and/or veggie, crackers and cheese or yogurt.
See, OP?  just plan ahead.  You can do it, no matter how busy you are!

Also, keep in mind, there are always easy go-to meals that anyone can do.  Grilled chicken, tacos, burgers, spaghetti.

Just plan, OP.  Plan, plan, plan.  Good luck![/quote]

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