Meal planning

Teaching life skills to children is a crucial responsibility for parents and educators. Meal planning and cooking with children are two ways to help them acquire valuable life skills they can use throughout their lifetime. Meal planning involves making a grocery list, selecting recipes, and determining which ingredients to buy based on budget and nutritional …

Meal planning can significantly affect how smoothly mealtime runs each day. It’s no secret that deciding what to cook for dinner can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if juggling a busy work schedule or taking care of children. That’s why meal planning is so important. Not only does it ensure that your family will have …

Stress-free meal planning is crucial in maintaining a healthy and organized lifestyle and can help you save time and money. Meal planning involves preparing a list of foods and meals for a particular period, usually a week or two, and considering your family’s calendar. When you plan your meals around your family’s schedule, it becomes …

In the world of cooking, tradition holds a special place. The tried and true recipes passed down through generations bring comfort and nostalgia to our dining tables. But what if we could take those beloved classics and give them a fresh twist? Welcome to the concept of putting a new spin on traditional recipes, where …

Here at 3 Boys and a Dog, we’re all about great Meal Planning Ideas. The more we know what to plan for dinner and expect, the better we can get food on the table and stick to budgets. Everyone agrees that communicating about meals is a fun and simple way to be prepared and let …

Finding time to cook healthy meals can be challenging in today’s fast-paced world. However, by prepping meals ahead of time, you can simplify your daily cooking routine and enjoy numerous benefits. Cooking ahead involves preparing 2-3 meals and freezing them for future consumption. For highly motivated people, it even extends to cooking for an entire …

Meal planning is organizing and preparing meals ahead of time, usually for a week. This practice has numerous benefits, such as reducing stress and saving time and money. By planning meals carefully, we can ensure a varied diet that meets our nutritional needs while minimizing waste. This blog post will focus on a specific meal-planning …

Are you tired of figuring out what to cook every day? Do you want to add some excitement and variety to your meals? Look no further than themed meal nights for your meal planning! Themed meals are a fun and creative way to organize your weekly menu around a specific theme or cuisine. Incorporating themed …

Balancing our chaotic daily routines can make it daunting even to contemplate our meal preparation. As busy parents, we often struggle to find time for the task. This challenge is further amplified when we have to plan delicious yet nutritious meals for our children. This is where our Weekly Bento Box Prep Guide comes in …

Whether you’re looking for delicious new dishes or menu planning tips to help you in Planning a Perfect Fall Meal, this blog post has everything you need! There are many different types of foods that make it easy to plan a great meal in the Fall. Menu planners will help you get organized and make …

When making my weekly meal plan, I like to create things that my children love because that is easier than dealing with picky eaters and complaints.  However, I also can’t exist on chicken nuggets and pizza!  I need more things, so I am constantly on the hunt for delicious, nutritious, and kid friendly meals.  This …

Unfortunately, there comes a time in every responsible adult’s year that she must deep clean her entire home.  Actually, this time comes twice in each year.  We have a huge Spring Cleaning purge and another in the Fall. However, deep cleaning the house really isn’t the hard part.  The hard part is deep cleaning the …