I resent having to make dinner every night.
I resent the time it takes away from me spending with my family.
I resent the time it takes away from my kids, who just want my attention.
And I want to give it to them!
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Between the soccer practices and art club and weekly tutoring and whatever else pops up after school, there isn’t much time left for family.
You’re nodding your head, aren’t you?
You understand.
You understand the crazy schedules.
The shuttling kids back and forth.
The desperate need to sit down for dinner but at the same time, not wanting to spend what little time you do have cooking.
But what is a mother to do?
So what am I going to do with all of that free time?
My boys voted on doing a floor puzzle, but there are so many low-key activities that you have right at your fingertips!
You can check off items from your to-do list while connecting with the kids.
- Fold socks (you can make it a race)
- Solve the plastic lid puzzle (actually match each plastic tub with the correct lid)
- Go through the mail (the kids can make a collage from the magazines and flyers)
- Rake leaves (be sure to leave time to jump in them, too!)
- Find a home. We pick a shelf that has too much stuff sitting on it and everyone helps “find a home” for each item
Don’t feel like completing a to-do? Here are other fun things you can do without a lot of fuss!
- Draw a picture (have your kids pick the theme)
- Play a board game
- Hold a building contest with your favorite blocks or Legos
- Play tag in the backyard (or light saber wars)
- Challenge your kiddo to a racing video game
Spending quality time with your kiddos doesn’t have to be a big production.
It’s about spending time chit chatting and being present.
That’s really all our kids want from us — our time and attention.
Make dinner quality time, too! Try these fun 20 dinner conversation starters to make dinner interesting again!
I honestly love the lasagna one the best! No onions in it and so tasty!
Home Style Gravy & Meatloaf Slices
Mac and cheese. I would play board games with my kids with the time saved.
i wanna try the lasagna
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i wanna try the lasagna
My favorite is the Breaded Chicken Parmagiana Patties with Tomato Sauce. I would relax and/or play with my fur baby while it is cooking
My favorite is the Popcorn Chicken – Value Pack, I’d prepare some other dishes while they are cooking.
I like the turkey slices with gravy. I would read while it was cooking.
We really like their Salsbury steaks and make hot beef sandwiches with them. Since I dont have to prepare it, I can spend more time with family or catching up on other things!
My family loves the salisbury steak!
I like On-Cor’s Toasted Onion Gravy & Char-Broiled Patties entree
My favortie is Home Style Gravy & Meatloaf Slices….yummy! 🙂 I will be helping the children with their homework while it is cooking.
Lasagna with meat sauce and cheese. Thank you very much.
We like the Gravy & Sliced White Turkey Meat. I would take our dog Bailey for a nice long walk. He loves them and they are good for both of us
My favorite is the gravy and sliced white meat turkey. While it’s cooking, I would vacuum (my cat sheds so much) and write some emails I’ve been putting off. If there was even more time, my place could really use some dusting!
My favorite is the Macaroni & Cheese. I would watch TV while it cooks.
We like the Salisbury Steaks with Gravy! Yum! I would get all of the other daily chores done lots faster freeing me up to spend quality time with my family playing games or watching movies!
I like the Penne Pasta & Meatballs with Tomato Sauce. While it is cooking I would spend a little extra time playing with my son. They are only little once!
Veal Parmagiana Patties in Tomato Sauce
My favorite are the barbecued pork riblets. We use them to make home made McRib sandwiches. While they are cooking I would rake up the leaves that are just about all down.
I’d try the popcorn chicken. I’d probably read while it was cooking
I want to try their “Deluxe Lasagna with Meat Sauce”.
I like the Toasted Onion Gravy & Char-Broiled Patties and while they were cooking I’d be making some mashed potatoes and a side salad.
My favorite is chicken parm. I would probably check email and messages while waiting.
Macaroni and Cheese, and I would just relax!
I would choose the Breaded Chicken Parmagiana Patties with Tomato Sauce. I would eat a salad while I wait.
Barbecue Sauce & 6 Boneless Rib-Shaped Patties and read a good book
I like the Lasagna one best. I would get some needed work done on the computer with all that free time!
the macaroni and cheese is always a favorite at our house
We like the Salisbury Steaks. I could read a book.
The meatloaf.
I like the popcorn chicken. I would be reading a magazine will it’s cooking
My fiance’ loves the salisbury steak
Gravy and sliced White Turkey. What else? a nice, long bath.
My kids like the chicken parm from on-cor. I would spend more time helping my kids with their homework!
We love the chicken parmigiana and salisbury steaks. I saw quite a few new products I would try by visiting that page as well. I would use the cooking time to play a game.
I love the lasagna and I would play a game while it was cooking.
My favorite is the Deluxe Lasagna with meat sauce. I would read the newspaper.
I’ve not tried them but the Southern Style Gravy with Breaded Beef Patties looks great. I would definitely do something enjoyable those 45 minutes.
Gravy & Sliced White Meat Turkey – While it is cooking I would make a salad, potatoes and stuffing to have a true dinner! YUM
I love their turkey and gravy. THank you
Home Style Gravy & Meatloaf Slices
I like the Homestyle Gravy and Meatloaf Slices.
I love the bbq boneless ribs <3
i like the Home Style Gravy & Meatloaf Slices
The Salisbury steak and chicken parm were always my favorite.
My favorite is the Chicken Parm, and I usually am watching one of my favorite TV shows while I’m waiting for it to cook!
i wanna try the lasagna
My family enjoys the ribs one .
While my favorite Deluxe Lasagna with Meat Sauce is cooking I will be hugging the granddaughters!
I would like Toasted Onion Gravy & Char-Broiled Patties
My favorite is the lasagna! I would be making a side salad and garlic bread while it bakes! Or get caught up on decorating!
We like their Mac and Cheese. We’ve been meaning to try the lasagna.
I want to try the 6 Breaded Chicken Parmagiana Patties with Tomato Sauce. I would play with my cats while it is cooking.
I like the lasagna good comfort food!
I like the bbq pork riblets
My favorite is their Salisbury Steak. I would use the extra time to play with my kids.
lasagna is tops
My favorite On-Cor dinner is Southern Style gravy with breaded beef patties!! I would watch a movie curled up on the couch with my family while it was cooking!!
My favorite On-Cor entree is salisbury steak. I make mashed potatoes and green beans while the meat is cooking.
My favorite entree is their Southern Style Gravy with Breaded Beef Patties. I would read a good book while it was cooking!
My sons love the Mac and cheese. I get other things done while it cooks.
we like lasagna but the rib meal looks good too
We like the Salsbury steaks, we’d play games together
I would like the chicken parm with tomato sauce. I would set the table while I was waiting for it to cook.
I neeever have time to cook!! Always on the run!
lasagna and I would do some cleaning while it is cooking.
I like the Char-broiled patties and gravy. I’d put my feet up for a while!
Breaded Chicken Parmagiana; I like to do crosswords!
You can’t beat the chicken parm in their yummy sauce!
The Salisbury Steak.
My favorite On Cor product is their Salisbury Steak and Gravy.
I really enjoy the sliced turkey!
Kathryn C
The Salisbury steak meal is my favorite. I would get some other chores done!
I like the Gravy & Sliced White Turkey Meat. I read while it’s cooking.
Yum! Probably their “Home Style Gravy & Meatloaf Slices”, and I go play/work on my art/photography while it was cooking. Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com
Yum! I must try that one asap! My favorite has been the Penne Pasta & Meatballs with Tomato Sauce! I love pasta!
I’d like the Gravy & 6 Salisbury Steaks. I’d help the kids with homework while it was cooking!
I’d like the Gravy & 6 Salisbury Steaks. I’d help the kids with homework while it was cooking.
The chicken parm looks good. I would read a book while I was waiting,natbelinsky@verizon.net
lasagna!!
Hot ‘n Spicy Chicken Strips – Value Pack sounds good.
Popcorn chicken
I especially like the Salisbury steak. I grab any extra time to read!
My favorite are the Hot ‘n Spicy Chicken Strip
Deluxe Lasagna with Meat Sauce and I would catch up on reading my email while it is cooking
Toasted Onion Gravy & Char-Broiled Patties sounds good. We could read a book as a family.
We like the lasagna. I could read a book.