{"id":8391,"date":"2011-07-09T07:30:27","date_gmt":"2011-07-09T12:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=8391"},"modified":"2012-01-06T17:31:00","modified_gmt":"2012-01-06T23:31:00","slug":"easier-mealtimes-busier-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/easier-mealtimes-busier-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Easier mealtimes help you during busier times"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Easier<\/a><\/p>\n

Guest post from Bible in 90 Days Grad Jessica Fisher<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Like most moms, my days are pretty full. And yet there are seasons when I want or need to add something more to an already full plate. Since there are only 24 hours in a day, I\u2019ve finally admitted to myself that something\u2019s gotta give.
\nA few months ago I sat down and prepared a time budget<\/a>. I mapped out my day and added up how long things really take. This was an enlightening exercise, to say the least. It reinforced the idea that I really can\u2019t add something new to my plate, no matter how good it is, without making room for it.<\/p>\n

Next week as we get reading the Bible in 90 Days<\/a>, I know that I will need to make room for extended reading time. Last summer, I found that each day\u2019s reading took me about 45 minutes. So, I know that I need to make room in my day to devote to reading. One way I can do that is by making mealtimes easier for me and my family.<\/p>\n

Here are some techniques that help me create easier mealtimes during busier seasons:<\/p>\n

1. Plan quick fix meals.<\/h2>\n

\"Easier<\/a><\/p>\n

Sandwiches, quesadillas, and salad suppers are all meals that I can pull together quickly. I can even prep the ingredients ahead of time when I get little minutes throughout the day. These are filling meals that I know my family enjoys, an added bonus. No fussing at suppertime!<\/p>\n