The start of school is a crazy time to get in a routine. It seems we are just getting used to our summer routine and then BAM, early mornings, homework and extra-curriculuar activities start in full force. Family meal time is one that is precious, especially when the kids get older. Ensuring that the kids get a healthy and nutritious dinner to fuel them for all the extra activities is important.
Enter Michael Angelo’s Gourmet meals to the mix.
Michael Angelo’s meals are a great way to get back in the groove of the busy schedule and family mealtime. With so many delish options to choose from, there should be very few reasons to run through the drive-thru on a frequent basis. My kids absolutely love pasta dishes so Michael Angelo’s meals are a big hit at our home. Add a healthy salad and dinner is set!
We received some useful products from Michael Angelo’s to help us get back in the back to school routine more quickly without sacrificing family meal time or healthy dinner options. All of these items are extremely affordable to add to your kitchen line-up as well. One (1) winner will receive the following Michael Angelo’s Dinner Prize Pack including:
Healthy Steps Portion Control Dressing Cruet – make homemade dressing for your dinner salad!
Cuisipro Herb Keeper – use fresh herbs for flavoring recipes and save on the additional sodium and fat.
Misto Gourmet Olive Oil Sprayer – purchase a big bottle of oil to refill the sprayer.
The only thing missing is your Michael Angelo’s meal! But, our winner not only receive all of the products listed above, but also 9 coupons for FREE Michael Angelo’s meals! (3 valid on the single serve size, 3 valid for the family serve size and 3 for the natural line!)
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Oh when we are too busy or too tired to cook and we want Italian, our family loves Micheal Angelo’s !
On Sunday mornings I plan my weekdays meals and then go grocery shopping accordingly. This allows me to have everything I need in the house and I don’t have to think about what to do each night. This helps save time and money.
I plan my meals and prep as much as possible on the weekends. I also plan easy to fix items, so if I am running late whoever gets home first can start dinner.
With less than an hour to cook, eat and clean up- I do a salad and frozen pizza dinner! Also, Taco’s I can whip up pretty quickly if need be.
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Our quick meal is grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup. Easy and a quick clean up.
My mealtime plan is to make one good meal that will last several days, then it is quick and easy without cooking every day. Thankfully, my son is not picky so this works for us.
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Something frozen or heated left overs. Many times I will cook double the amount I need so that we can have them on a busy night. Sandwiches also work well.
I plan ahead and also do at least one crockpot meal a week!
Meal planning has saved my life (and my family). If something changes and time is much shorter, I love having quick freezer meals on hand that can be prepared and eaten quickly.
My husband and son get home at 5:30 and I do my best to have food on the table by 6:00. If it doesn’t happen, my husband and I still sit with our son while he eats and then we eat after he goes to bed.
our quick meal is chicken enchiladas, my girls love it
We try to plan a couple of big meals during the week and left overs in between……Reheat and eat homemade food saves time and is healthier than the drive-thru!
I try to make things where we can have leftovers or make meals and freeze them.
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I menu plan on Friday. We do our grocery shopping on Sat.
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I plan all my meals a week ahead of time so I make sure I have everything I need. I always pick up qucik things to make if their is a night we are busy.
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I try to make more meals ahead of time, so we can just heat them up.
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I try to somewhat plan my meals and do some of the prep ahead of time.
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Plan meals, cook ahead and freeze and then just add a salad or other side item. We also use the crockpot alot and sometimes have sandwiches.
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Well, I stick to the same general repertoire of meals, esp early in the school year… Not too exciting but they are favorites and I do know how to prepare them with one hand!
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I try to cook double batches of food on the weekend and freeze the rest for quick meals during the school year.
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I make meals ahead of time and freeze them so I just need to pop them in the oven to heat up. Thanks for the chance.
Our mealtimes in the beginning of the school year is quick and easy!
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we end up having to eat dinner later or seperate
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I usually prepare quick meals like sandwiche, spaghetti or pizza with sides of veggies/salads.
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I use the crockpot as often as possible
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I usually try to prepare a head of time. I start something in the slow cooker that morning..or grab a frozen meal from the freezer. If we are really strapped for time…We just eat sandwiches or cereal.
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We do a lot of weekend prep and slow cooker meals
My routine revolves around cooking and planning ahead – having a lot of things made and frozen so that I can pull them out for a quick thaw on nights when we are super busy.
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When everyone is going off in a different direction, I cook quick things like spaghetti or tuna salad sandwiches — or make something in the crockpot that can be eaten at different times.
Michaelangelos lasagna, etc. comes in very handy also!
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Since I work weekends. We spend time doing homework together , Cooking together, eat together, and then read him a story for bed time.
My mealtime routine is just shove something in a bag lol!
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I find the crockpot very valuable during the rush season!
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Usually a snack before practice and dinner afterwards! Something easy at that!
try to prep all the cutting and mixing at night and use slow cooker
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Scheduling menus is a lifesaver
I would love to have this to make my dinner planning easier~
I try to cook simple things throughout the week and save more elaborate meals for the weekend.
I freezer cook and plan a menu. If something needs defrosting, I will pull it out the night before.
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scrambled eggs or frozen pizza are life savers
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I do a lot of freezer cooking ahead of time.
Schooltime means everyone is busy! When there is only an hour to do dinner, put some pasta or rice on to boil and get out the frozen Kroger’s bell peppers and onion mix! That goes with and enhances anything! It makes things super quick.
I have taco fixings on hand or for english muffin pizzas thanks
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we tend to eat out alot, but once cooler weather hits, I enjoy cooking more.
It is hard to get everyone home at the same time for dinner, but we manage to eat together most nights. . Having the freezer stocked with quick meals really helps.
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We do the quick meals during the week. My son has to start his homework before dinner. During the week, we have alot of meals from the freezer and quick things like tacos.
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I cook loads of food on the weekends and use leftovers most of the week. Heat it up, toss a salad and dinner is on the table.
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I do a lot of crockpot meals during school.
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pasta, leftovers, etc
I plan out meals on Sunday so I don’t spend alot of time figuring out what we are having.
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I try to cook ahead and freeze the extra for those busy days.
It is a lot of planning ahead. I try to get as much done ahead as I can and also try to clean as I go so that the clean up after does not take so long. thanks
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Frozen chicken tenders are quick and easy to cook in a teriyaki sauce.
I am a stay at home Mom so I was able to start the meal earlier in the day.I might make a crock pot .
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We prepare the night before and batch cook on Sundays!
I usually thaw out hamburger and cook hamburger helper or go with hot dogs/fish sticks with fries
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We try to do the crockpot when we know it will be crazy, but we aren’t afraid of the occasional simple pasta or boxed meal helper.
Sadly, I don’t really have a routine. I wish I were more organized but I’m not. I usually have to figure it out each evening after work. Maybe this will help!
I don’t really have a routine but we usually eat at least by 6:30 every night.
I forgot there is one routine we always done on Friday nights. That is to order pizza because I am so tired by the end of the week that i just want to relax and not cook.
A routine fall meal for my family is chili or stew in the crockpot.
Our routine for Sat. night college football on TV is to order pizza and wings.
Our traditional Halloween meal is pizza for the kids and chili for the adults before treat or treating.
A lot of times, I cook extra so we can get 2 meals out of it.
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My husband works late on Wed nights so we ate at Sonic on Wacky Pack Wednesdays. The are only $1.99
We eat out a lot so I am trying to change that bad habit!
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My husband will grill a lot of chicken at the beginning of the week and we also use the crockpot throughout the week for easy meals
No kids yet, i start cooking at 4pm every day for dinner and finish it off in an hour.
i use alot of schooling cooker meals doing the week
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I try to make meals ahead of time whenever possible.
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