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No-Guilt Shortcuts
Of course we'd love to have the time every day to buy fresh, cook from scratch, and serve (and eat) gourmet meals. But reality has a way of wreaking havoc with good intentions! That's why we sometimes resort to serving frozen meals, something moms told us in a recent Motherboard poll that they thought they'd never do (driving a minivan was another). Instead of feeling bad about how some "nevers" have snuck into your busy life, try our tweaked versions that give you the shortcut without the guilt.
Take those frozen meals, for example. Many of today's versions are better for you than in the old TV dinner days. Look for the brands with the lowest sodium and add some frozen veggies to bulk up the green stuff. Or serve your family frozen tortellini or ravioli and add spaghetti sauce and a bag of frozen veggies, says Leslie Bonci, R.D., director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
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It would be great if you had a 'table of contents' for each article with direct links to each page/subtopic of the article. This is especially important for busy parents who may not have time or patience to deal with all the click-throughs on this site.
6/29/2011 06:21:07 AM Report AbuseI often serve frozen dinners, but they are not store bought, they're homemade! A few friends and I each make freezer meals for each family and then we have a girls' night and swap meals. Healthy, easy and fun!
6/27/2011 11:10:46 AM Report AbuseRecently, I started 3girlsblogging.com, a soblog with my sister and daughter. Our focus is on women/family issues. It's great to hear what other moms are saying. Come visit us when you can and be sure to enter our May Mother's Day Sweepstakes, which has 3 giveaways (including a Pandora bracelet). I look forward to being a part of this diverse community. Now let's chat.
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