Thanks to the folks at Longo’s I have a $100 gift card to give away to one lucky reader.
To enter, read my tips for beating the back to school meal-planning blues and leave me a comment telling me your best tip for keeping motivated for meal-planning.
For a second bonus entry, tweet the following message: Win a $100 gift card for @LongosMarkets to help with #BacktoSchool meal planning @eatlivtravwrite ! Details: http://bit.ly/WinLongosGiftCard then come back to leave me a comment on this post telling me you did.
Eligibility and contest rules
- Open to to readers in the GTA (this is where Longo’s stores are located).
- Maximum of two (2) entries per person for the duration of the contest.
- No purchase of any product necessary for entry.
- A winner will be chosen using Random.org from all qualified entries on Wednesday September 2nd 2015 after 6pm EST.
- Winner will be contacted via email on Thursday September 3rd, 2015 and will have 48 hours to respond.
Sitting down and planning my weeks meals is a must. A little bit of time at the beginning of the week can save lots of time and money. I use leftovers wisely and create different meals so no one is the wiser that they are eating leftovers. I hate wasting food (and money). I also prep my veggies on Sunday for the week or at least 4 days worth. Makes healthy snacking so much easier too. With so many recipes online, eating new dishes is never a problem. Some are hits and some not. But we love trying new recipes.
I tweeted too:
https://twitter.com/Redlizzy1/status/636535038339710976
Tweet: Win a $100 gift card for @LongosMarkets to help with #BacktoSchool meal planning @eatlivtravwrite ! Details: http://bit.ly/WinLongosGiftCard
I stay motivated for meal-planning by having the kids pick out 1-2 recipes each week. Having them excited makes it easier to stay on track.
I stay motivated by making it fun. I challenge myself to add something new and creative to my son’s lunch each day.
Tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/Brandeelh7/status/636695657500286976
I stay motivated by shopping for groceries multiple times per week and making batches of rice, beans and quinoa on Sunday before the week begins. With a fridge full of healthy choices, I’m less tempted to grab takeout on the way home for work (when I’m tired from a working all day) or going out for lunch during the week because I have leftovers to enjoy.
I also tweeted http://www.twitter.com/shebakeshere
Meal planning is so important!
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/WackyWorldofK/status/637073090908975104
I always make extra at dinner – like chicken so I can have it on hand to make sandwiches or add it to salads for lunch.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/yyz_talk/status/637473460499951616
(I don’t live in GTA BUT I go there all the time so I would definitely put this to good use!)
Mine is to search out regional produce and great deals.
tweeted: https://twitter.com/JustPlainSuzi/status/638735281915580416