There are many meal-planning sites, and some blogs that specialize in monthly, freeze-ahead recipe weekend marathons (making/storing a month of food in 1-2 days). I've toyed with both, but haven't really found a solution that works for us all around.
Meal Mixer was one of the better meal planning sites. You can set calorie & dietary restrictions for each family member, swap out recipe suggestions, etc. http://www.mealmixer.com/
Here's some links for make-ahead, freezer meals. The chop, freeze, crockpot one looks really quick & simple:
I'm really *hoping* I find the motivation to do this once or twice pre-baby, so that we don't have to think about meals with a newborn, but...I'm not going to force the issue either.
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Date: 2013-03-21 04:35 pm (UTC)Meal Mixer was one of the better meal planning sites. You can set calorie & dietary restrictions for each family member, swap out recipe suggestions, etc. http://www.mealmixer.com/
Here's some links for make-ahead, freezer meals. The chop, freeze, crockpot one looks really quick & simple:
http://kojo-designs.com/2012/04/getting-organized-a-whole-months-worth-of-meals-via-crockpot-freezer-cooking/
http://onceamonthmom.com/
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/how-to-make-your-favorite-meals-freezer.html
I'm really *hoping* I find the motivation to do this once or twice pre-baby, so that we don't have to think about meals with a newborn, but...I'm not going to force the issue either.