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How Will I Ever Get Dinner Made Again (Homework?!): Let’s Chat About It!

August 17, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Today both my girls are off for the start of another great school year. My oldest is in first grade, and in Montessori, that means that she transitions into a classroom with 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders all learning together. It also means the start of nightly homework. As this reality sunk into my head during parent orientation last week, all I could think was, “How in the world will I ever get dinner made again?! We’ve got to do homework now right during meal prep time!”

Father Helping Daughter To Draw Picture At Kitchen Table

Of course we will figure out a way to eat, and we will even find our groove with homework. But there’s absolutely no doubt that I’ve got to up my game when it comes to being as efficient as possible in the kitchen. That’s going to mean finding shortcuts that make sense.
With the help of the canned foods in your pantry – or your “Cantry” – you can make nutritious, homemade, A+ meals a reality any day of the week! Like home canning, cans seals in foods nutrition, freshness and flavor. So your next wholesome meal is only a can – or two – away!
Twitter Party! 

And this, my friends, is what we are going to be chatting about tomorrow night on Twitter! Please join me at 8pm ET for the Cans Get You Cooking Twitter Party. We’ll be sharing some great #backtoschool cooking tips and recipes.

And of course, no Twitter party is complete without some great prizes! Throughout the party, participants who answer trivia questions correctly will be eligible to be drawn for four Cans Get You Cooking prize packs (including a Cans Get You Cooking branded apron, tote bag, can strainer and $25 Visa gift card), and one grand prize will include a Cans Get You Cooking branded apron, tote bag, can strainer and $50 Visa gift card! Woo hoo!! That will buy some great stuff to stock your pantry with, for sure! Follow your hosts, special guests, and your co-hosts and let’s get some new ideas cooking together!

Hosts: @TheMotherhood, @TMChatHost, @CooperMunroe, @EmilyMcKhann
Special guest: @CansGetUCooking
Your fellow co-hosts:
Amee, http://madamedeals.com, @realadvicegal
Carlee, http://www.frugalandfunmom.com, @athomemoma
Christine, http://www.momslifesavers.com, @Momslifesavers
Dawn, http://homemakinghacks.com, @dawnchats
Heather, http://www.ourkidsmom.com @ourkidsmom
Linsey, http://www.lillepunkin.com, @Lknerl
Lori, http://www.adayinmotherhood.com, @lomargie
Marisa, http://thepennywisemama.com, @pennywisemama
Tiffany, http://stuffparentsneed.com, @Tiffanyblogs
Val, http://www.fromvalskitchen.com, @valmg

Filed Under: The Kitchen · Tagged: back to school, back to school dinner, back to school ideas, canned food, canned goods, easy school night dinners, pantry ideas, quick and easy meals, school night dinner ideas, twitter party

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Grab your beverage of choice (mine is iced coffee) and let's hang out for a spell! I'm Tiffany, and I've rambunctious little girls and a fierce desire to share any tip and trick I can find to make lives with little ones a bit less hectic and a lot more fun. [Read more...]

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