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As a mom, I feel like I’m always falling short. And I know I’m not alone. Most days at least one thing is falling through the cracks. I’m not going to lie — usually it’s folding laundry! But when it comes to parenting, the biggest thing I feel I was underprepared for, is just how many meals I’m responsible for making. Honest to goodness! It may seem silly, but the responsibility of feeding a whole family 3 meals (and several snacks) a day can be incredibly overwhelming. But, truly, it doesn’t need to be. I’m sharing my busy family tips for reconnecting at mealtime so that you can spend as much time as possible on the things that matter — your family!
Tip Number 1
Use Walmart Grocery Pickup. I know a lot of people have gotten on board with grocery pickup over the last 2 years. I, on the other hand, have always tried to save as much time as possible. Walmart Grocery Pickup has been an absolute lifesaver.
I can order everything we need online and I don’t have to unbuckle even one kid from the car seat. That’s the mom hack that everyone needs in their lives, y’all.
Tip Number 2
Make mealtime simple! As mothers, we may often feel pressured to be ‘the best’ all of the time. But, truly, those expectations are ridiculous. The best thing we can do as parents is to provide and be present for our kids. By making mealtime simple and utilizing Walmart for their grab and go fresh hot ribs, it’s the perfect on-the-go solution.
These delicious, already made, hot ribs are ready at the deli counter for your easiest, quick lunch or dinner options. And all you need to do is pair it with a couple of easy salads (potato and greens are our favorites). That way I can spend more time involved in those super special conversations with the kids.
Tip Number 3
Give them what they want. Okay, so hear me out on this one. But mealtime can go one of two ways. One — you can spend this time trying to convince your kids to eat. Or, two — you can give them the foods that they love and know that they are nourished, happy, and thriving.
I always go with number two. Forcing kids to eat is the absolute worst and you’ll spend the entire mealtime arguing instead of reconnecting.
Knowing that they are fed, happy, and healthy is really the ultimate goal. Take away the busy work by using Walmart for mealtime solutions. Here is the link to try it for yourself: http://bit.ly/2Zcb1qo
Tell me — what’s your favorite way to reconnect with your family during mealtime?
I am heading to Walmart for sure. We would love the ribs. I am a huge fan of grab and go meals.
Family dinners are so important to me. We all love sharing about our day.
With our schedule we are bonding over brunch and I always cook what they want. Great post!
Grab and go meals make life so easy these days especially for a busy family.
I wish I was home during dinner time. This is something I miss doing with my kiddos
These are really great tips. We are always going so many directions that I love using dinnertime as a way to sit and talk about our day.
I think that having simple meals and giving options is always great. The family will feel included if they get choices about what they want to eat.
nice tips! Family dinners have always been special to me, it’s a great way to connect for me.
Make meals simple and encourage communication, I love it and can’t agree more…Great tips.
These are such nice tips, dinnertime is such a good time to reconnect.
Great tips and walmart defintiely helps with their inexpensive prices!