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Customizable DWW Ebooks

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Solo Promos

General Solo Promo

SEND THIS FIRST: Here is a mailing you can send to your opt-in mailing list / newsletter / ezine.

SUBJECT: Dinnertime got you stressed? Help is inside! Hi _____________, So what’s your day like? If it’s anything like mine, it’s always rush, rush, rush and there are more things to do in a day than there is possibly time for. Then dinnertime rolls around and you think, “Oh no! What are we going to have?” The drive-thru is tempting. It’s fast and easy, but it’s also expensive and downright unhealthy. And although it’s a nice treat once in a while, we can’t do this every single day – or at least we shouldn’t. And here’s the thing. Mealtime IS important. It’s not only important for adequate nutrition, but it allows our families to bond, is good for our children’s development and allows us to keep up-to-date on what’s happening in their lives. In fact, there are studies that show having frequent meals together is one of the biggest factors of vocabulary development in young children. And for older kids, it can actually help reduce the risk of smoking, drinking, alcohol and other things we’d really like our kids to stay away from. But still, what do you do? Deciding to get the family together for dinners every day is often easier said than done. But there is help out there – thank goodness! Make dinnertime easier, more enjoyable, healthier and save plenty of money with a unique menu planning service called “Dine Without Whine”. You receive a weekly menu with your kid-approved dinners planned for you and a categorized grocery shopping list to make it easy to zoom through the store. It even includes brunch ideas for the weekend and 2 weekly desert recipes. Take all the guesswork out of your weekly meal planning and grocery shopping by signing up. Everything is delivered directly to your email inbox each and every week. Just print and go! All the details are here (including more information on the family mealtime studies I mentioned): <<INSERT LINK>> You can try the first week for only 1 cent – or choose a 3, 6, 12 or lifetime option to save tons of money on your membership. Forget the stress of getting dinner together and enjoy your time with your family instead. To Healthy & Happy Families, Your Name

Send This Second: It’s important to follow up, so the people who are just thinking of signing up, get a reminder to take action.

SUBJECT: Still stressing? There’s really no need! Hello _____________, A few days ago, I mentioned the lifesaving resource at Dine Without Whine. Have you had a chance to check it out yet? I know what it can be like – trips through the drive-through more than we like to admit, not being able to get everyone to sit down at the dinner table and pure chaos all around. It’s no fun at all. Seriously, it really doesn’t have to be like that when you’ve got a plan. But of course, who’s got time to plan? Well, you don’t have to – the folks at Dine Without Whine do it for you. They give you a weekly dinner menu, weekend brunch ideas and a couple of dessert recipes (don’t want to overdo it!) with a categorized grocery list. It?s a huge load off of a busy parent’s mind. It’s important to keep the lines of communication open with our kids and mealtime is one of the easiest ways to do it?especially as kids get older and the last thing they want to do is hang out with their parents. Make getting the meal to your table a whole lot easier, so you can enjoy that precious time with your family. Trying the service out will only cost you a penny. Now you can’t beat that deal. Have a look at: <<INSERT LINK>> No more wondering what’s for dinner: it’s taken care of. To Healthy & Happy Families, Your Name

Promo to a Friend

Here is a sample of a personal ad you might send in an e-mail to your friends and family. (Please do not send SPAM!) Feel free to change it around as you see fit.

Dear _____________, I am so excited, I just have to share with you a great web-site I found! I was getting so frustrated every day when I would realize it was already 6 o’clock, my kids are crabby, and I have no idea what our family is having for dinner. If your house is anything like my house, often dinner time is the most stressful part of the day. Finally I have found a way to make dinner time run smoothly in our home. I have subscribed to an affordable family friendly menu planning service called Dine Without Whine. Each week you receive a menu (with easy yummy recipes) and a categorized grocery shopping list sent via e-mail. All I have to do is print out my menu and grocery list, shop one day, and I’m set with quick and easy to prepare family friendly meals for the entire week. They even include side dish ideas and two brunch and dessert recipes. Dinner time has actually become enjoyable again. Anyway, I wanted to share as I thought you might enjoy the service as well. You can find out more by visiting here: (insert affiliate link)

MOTHER’S DAY PROMO

Here’s a solo email you can send before Mother’s Day. Feel free to personalize it.

SUBJECT: Tell them this is what you want for Mother’s Day It’s almost Mother’s Day again. Every year I rack my brain thinking of just the perfect gift to give my Mom – and I know husband and kids do the same for me. It has to be something simple but meaningful, something non-extravagant but something she will really cherish. It’s tough to come up with a winner year after year. It’s much easier for me to figure out what I would like to receive on Mother’s Day. How about you? If your kids, your husband or another loved one asked you what you would like for Mother’s Day, what would you say? I’ve got a suggestion. Tell them you’d like: * A little free time to enjoy life and family * A little more help running the household * A little more family togetherness There is a gift that can give you all this – membership in <a href=” http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0″> Dine Without Whine</a>. As a Dine Without Whine member, you will get weekly meal plans, recipes and grocery lists. This will give you AT LEAST one free hour every week (no more poring through your cookbooks to do meal planning). And with meals all planned out, you’re more likely to eat at home, together. So if anybody asks, tell them <a href=” http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0″> Dine Without Whine</a> is what you want for Mother’s Day. Your Name

Free Sample Menu Promo

SUBJECT: What would you do with 2 extra hours a week? Hi [first name], Well…you can get 2 extra hours for f r e e right now! Moms sure are overworked. We hardly have a moment to ourselves. We’re always looking out for somebody else’s needs – and wants. Have you ever stopped to think what you would do if you had 2 hours free to spend any way you want, every week? I did, and was surprised how hard it was for me to come up with ideas. I guess it’s been THAT long since I had time all for myself. Well, I want YOU to start making plans for two free hours. No, I’m not coming over to clean your house, LOL! But I am giving you a free meal plan and grocery list good for one week of dinners and side dishes,plus 2 brunch recipes and 2 desserts. It’s a sample from Dine Without Whine. So for the next week, you won’t have to make your own meal plan and food shopping list. Not only do you get to use this time to do something else, but by meal planning and shopping with a list, you will: – save big bucks (the average family saves $60 a week by eating at home!) – help your family eat healthier – enjoy relaxed family dinners, which make for healthier, smarter and more relaxed family members <img src='http://www.partnerupdates.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /> – save time and money when food shopping Go ahead and grab your one-week meal plan and grocery list here: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l14 …there’s no charge or any obligation of any kind. Enjoy your sample meal plan – and those two extra hours! All the best, (Your Name) PS: This is a no-obligation sample from Dine Without Whine. You don’t have to give your name or Email address to get it, and you don’t have to try the paid service – if you don’t want to. All you have to do is go to this page and download your gifts: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l14

Follow up to Free Sample Menu Promo
SUBJECT: Still spending too much time? Hi [first name], Are you still slaving away writing meal plans and endless grocery shopping? Or are you just flying by the seat of your pants, spending too much money on unhealthy drive through meals? Either way – it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a quick solution for you that you can use right away: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l14 But if you’re not sure or if you think you’re doing just fine with meal planning on your own, then try this out anyway. It’s a no-cost, no-obligation sample of a menu plan and grocery shopping list good for one week. Use these, and you just might be surprised that you’ve got an extra hour or two in your week – plus some leftover from your grocery money. Here’s the link to this cool f r e e stuff again. http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l14 Best regards, (Your Name)

Cooking with Kids Promo
SUBJECT: Get ready to cook up a storm Dear [Name] Should your kids help you out in the kitchen? There are many reasons to: – You’ll get help. – It’s fun. – Kids learn useful school stuff, like quantities, mathematical concepts, physics and chemistry. Not to mention an essential life skill, such as cooking. However, having children in the kitchen cooking or baking with you calls for better preparation. It helps to have your meal plans and grocery lists in place. When kids are helping out, it’s no fun to suddenly realize you’re out of tomato sauce! If you need help getting your meal plans and grocery lists organized, you’re going to want to find out more about <a href=” http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0″> Dine Without Whine</a>. Your monthly membership includes: – weekly dinner menus and recipes – side dish recipes – two brunch recipes perfect for the weekend – an organized grocery list of everything you need to make the recipes in the meal plans, to make your food shopping faster and more economical These recipes are kid-tested, Mommy-friendly, and cost less than two lattes per month. It’s like having your personal menu planning assistant. Then you’ll be all set to cook up a storm with your kids! Click here to find out more about <a href=” http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0″> Dine Without Whine</a>. All the best, [Your Name] PS: If you’re not sure about this monthly investment, you can try it out for a penny. You’ve got nothing to lose! Click here to <a href=” http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0″> try Dine Without Whine</a>.

Cooking with Kids – Follow-up Promo
SUBJECT: Urgent: Please read this first! Dear [Name], Last week, I encouraged you to cook with your kids. BUT I forgot to mention something very important – how to keep your children safe in the kitchen. So here are some things to keep in mind when you cook with your kids: 1. Always supervise young children and older children who are still inexperienced in the kitchen. 2. Don’t leave knives, breakable items and other potential dangers within reach of young children. They can use a butter knife to cut soft items. 3. Always operate the oven or stove yourself; don’t let young children do it. Keep toddlers and preschoolers a safe distance away when you open the oven. 4. Have a fire extinguisher on hand. Teach your kids how to stop, drop and roll in case they catch fire (they should know this anyway, whether they cook or not). 5. Use safety tools, such as kitchen gloves, and an apron, to protect skin and clothing. Also, wear short sleeves or roll long sleeves up securely. These are just some tips to ensure kitchen safety when cooking with children. These will soon be second nature to you, and you can focus on having fun in the kitchen with your kids. Of course, cooking with children is much easier and more fun when you’re well prepared and have everything you need beforehand. A service like <a href=” http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0″>Dine Without Whine’s menu planning and grocery lists</a> makes all this possible – all for the cost of a few cups of coffee per month. You can even try it for only a penny. Then decide if it’s a treat you’d like to keep enjoying, or if you’d rather keep doing the hard work yourself. Click here to try <a href=” http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0″> Dine Without Whine</a> for only one cent. If it doesn’t make your life easier, you can discontinue your membership without obligation. All the best, [Your Name]

Holiday Promo
SUBJECT: How to really enjoy the holidays Dear [Name], Holidays often mean more stress for Moms, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The key to headache-free holidays is simplifying and systematizing whatever you can in your life. One thing you can easily simplify and systematize is meal planning. By having meal plans, your food preparation will be easier and faster. You and your family are also more likely to eat home more, spend more meals together, and eat healthier food. Meal planning also helps you be more organized when food shopping at the grocery. When you shop with a list, you’ll find that you spend less time and less money at the grocery. Have somebody else take care of meal planning and making your grocery lists for you. Click below to try the Dine Without Whine service for a penny and see if you like it: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0 Holiday entertaining, gift shopping, extra after-school activities? Bring them on! With your meals planned and your shopping lists ready, you’ve got the time and energy to really enjoy the holidays. ** If You Sign up Today ** You also get to instantly download the “Thanksgiving Planned for You” guide…a definite lifesaver. Again, all the details and sign up are here: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0 Happy Thanksgiving! [Your Name] PS: Dine Without Whine’s meal planning service makes a terrific gift to your Mom friends who deserve a break. It’s the gift that keeps on giving

NEW! Thanksgiving Promo
SUBJECT: Cramming for Thanksgiving Preparations? Dear [Name], If you’re anything like me, you’ve left Thanksgiving preparations undone up to the last minute. But don’t despair. It isn’t too late for you to get some help from Dine Without Whine: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0 Try it now for a penny and you’ll get a complimentary copy of “Thanksgiving Planned For You” and “Christmas Planner for You”. These are definite lifesavers! Go here to read what other Moms have to say about Dine Without Whine, and to try it out yourself for a mere penny: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0 Have a Happy Thanksgiving! [Your Name] PS: Your penny trial includes one week’s meal plans, a grocery shopping list, and all the bonuses. And if you don’t like it, you get to keep everything, just for giving it a chance: http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXXX&i=l0

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NEW! 7 Back-to-School Lunch Tips

Don’t look now, but school’s here! Are you ready for one of the biggest challenges for Moms of school-age kids – preparing school lunches day after day? There’s hope and help for you yet. Here are 7 back-to-school lunch tips. Hey, I can’t come over and make your kids’ lunches for you, but these tips will surely make it much easier: 1. Make dinner do double-duty You’re already in the kitchen preparing your family’s dinner, why not use that time to get a head-start on the next day’s brown bag lunches? Make a double batch of meals that taste just as good “the morning after,” you know, like fried chicken. Or cook dishes that can be transformed into something “new”, such as pasta sauce that’s just as yummy as pizza topping (on ready-made crust of course). To make meal planning easier, take a look at <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>Dine Without Whine.</a> It’s a monthly service for planning your family’s meals and grocery shopping. 2. Include lunches when meal planning To do tip #1, you need to be more organized. This means including your kids’ lunches when planning your family dinners. 3. Let the kids participate Lighten your load and teach your children some important life skills at the same time. Even small children can help prepare their lunches. If morning is too stressful, then make this an after-dinner activity – which brings us to… 4. Make advance preparations Do whatever you can do ahead of time. For example, cook in batches on the weekend, or put leftovers in packable containers the night before. 5. DIY fast food Commercial packed lunches are attractive but unhealthy. But who says you can’t make your own? Buy your own colorful and attractive lunch boxes, such as a bento-style lunchbox. Fill it up with a variety of healthy food. Think of mixing up foods with different textures and colors. And cut them up into small pieces so they’re easy and fast to eat. 6. Soup it Up Soup makes a quick and healthy lunch. You can cook a large pot in the weekend and pack it in a thermos for a warm and satisfying lunch. Serve with whole wheat bread and some fresh fruit and you’ve got a complete meal! 7. Sprinkle in some fun Sneak a little surprise into your child’s lunchbox once in a while. It could be a little chocolate treat, stickers, or a sweet note from you. Getting something unexpected makes lunch fun. With planning and creativity, your children can have healthy, delicious lunches without too much work for you. For meal planning help, go to <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>Dine Without Whine.</a> It makes meal planning a breeze, while helping you save time and money. Then you’ll have time and energy for those school lunches.

16 Back-to-School Dinner Tips

Is school really just around the corner? You know what that means – early morning scrambles, after-school tizzies and ragged nerves at dinnertime. It’s still possible to have pleasant family mealtimes even after school has begun. Check out these back-to-school dinner tips for busy Moms: 1. Have a meal plan. The most important key to having relaxed family dinners even on school nights is having a meal plan. This will simplify both food shopping and meal preparation, and help you save money to boot. If you need help, check out <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>Dine Without Whine’s meal and grocery planning service.</a> 2. Try freezer meals. Cut down on cooking time by cooking large batches and then freezing them for future use. 3. Simplify your schedule. With school comes extracurricular activities that could have you running – or driving around – like a headless chicken. Keep things to a minimum. Overloading children with too many after-school activities is not good for them. They need downtime too. 4. Get the kids involved in cooking. Get some help by mobilizing your own troops – your husband and children – as your kitchen helpers. Cooking is an important life skill and now it’s bonding time as well. 5. Have an emergency plan. No matter how well you plan in advance, something always comes up. Plan for that as well. Always have emergency supplies in the pantry so you can throw together a home-cooked meal at a moment’s notice. It could be a frozen dinner you prepared during the weekend. Mine is pasta, a can of tomato sauce and whatever vegetables are in the refrigerator. 6. Post your family schedule. Keep a large calendar on the wall where you can see every family member’s schedule at a glance. It will also help you plan activities around your family dinner times. 7. Set a routine. Decide on an earlier dinner time, bedtime and wake up time and start following them a few days before school officially begins. This way, everybody’s adjusted when the real thing comes. 8. Stay flexible. Sometimes you just can’t afford disruptions to your meal times. An occasional missed family dinner is no big deal – when you know you’ll have more throughout the week. 9. Consider school schedules. Take note of school events and other activities in your family calendar – so you can plan your family dinners with them in mind. 10. Cook once, eat twice. Every so often, cook a double batch of meals that can easily be transformed into another entree or side dish. For example, roast 2 chickens. Have one for tonight’s dinner. Chop up the other for chicken salad for later in the week. 11. Organize your kitchen. If you haven’t done so yet, now’s the time to take stock of your kitchen. Make sure the items you use most often are accessible from your food prep area. Replace the tools that are broken, and get those gadgets that will help you get dinner ready faster. 12. Have a special meal. Make Friday night Teen’s night – which means they plan and prepare the meal. That is, if you have teens or any child old enough to prepare meals. They’ll learn how to cook, you get the night off (from cooking), and everybody has fun. The only condition is: everybody has to eat what’s prepared. 13. Make it educational. This idea is for preschool-age kids. Make or buy a special placemat with letter or numbers. Laminate it with Con-Tact paper so it becomes a wipe-off board. Use it only for dinnertimes. 14. More mealtime learning opportunities. Plan some meals to coincide with specific topics your child is studying in school. For example, on the night after a field trip to a pioneer town, have a pioneer-style meal. 15. Celebrate school successes at dinner. Celebrate school successes with a special family meal. Prepare the child’s favorite meal and prepare a nice dessert. It’s more important to have a meal that’s relaxed and delicious, than one that tool hours to prepare. 16. Nurture school relationships. Get to know your children’s closest school friends by inviting them to dinner once in a while. Follow these tips to make family mealtimes simpler, easier and more fun. For meal planning and grocery shopping help, <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>go to Dine Without Whine.</a> Your monthly subscription includes a weekly meal plan with recipes for main dishes, side dishes, 2 desserts and 2 brunches. You’ll also get a weekly grocery shopping list of everything you need to create the recipes. The list is categorized according to grocery sections, so your shopping will be easier and faster. <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>For a limited time, you can try Dine Without Whine for a penny. Click here to find out how.</a>

10 Other Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table

10 Other Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table I received a lot of compliments on my post about “24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table” – well, compliments and a challenge: come up with even more reasons families should sit down to dinner together. But first, if you find the idea of family meals daunting, take a look at <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>Dine Without Whine.</a> It’s a monthly subscription, which gives you weekly meal plans, recipes and grocery shopping list. Dine Without Whine definitely simplifies meal planning and preparation. Ok, now back to my challenge. It’s been hard, but here you go, 10 OTHER reasons to gather around the dinner table: 1. You’ll have a ready audience for your jokes. 2. You can get instant feedback on new recipes you’ve been wanting to try. 3. You’ll have a venue to plan family activities, such as your next vacation, or a child’s birthday. 4. Your family members can help you stick to your diet. 5. Family mealtimes can teach responsibility. It’s a natural time to give children chores, such as setting the table, clearing up, and washing dishes. 6. Enjoy your good china and silverware, instead of saving them for special occasions. Because any time you’re together IS a special occasion. 7. Family dinners give structure and routine to your day, which is especially important for small children. 8. By having meals together, you can reduce the time your kids spend watching TV, playing video games or surfing on the Internet. 9. Family meals are good times to give each other props – talk about everyone’s latest accomplishments, such as good grades, a new drawing, a new skill learned. 10. Family dinners remind you daily of your blessings: food on the table, a roof over your heads, and loved ones all around you. Having family dinner every night may be hard for most families nowadays. But if you can manage it on most nights, then you’ll enjoy the benefits. Cut down and simplify on other areas of your life, so you can cook a meal and sit down to dinner together. <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>Dine Without Whine</a> provides a weekly menu of kid-tested recipes, as well as a grocery list to simplify your shopping as well. <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>Go here now and try Dine Without Whine for only a penny.</a>

24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table

24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table How often does your family have dinner together? If you’re like most families nowadays, the answer is probably, “Not very often.” It’s understandable. Modern families are busy. Both parents work and sometimes get home at different times. Children have activities to go to, and Mom’s got to drive them all over the place. Really, who’s got the time and energy to even cook dinner every single night? You, that’s who! Eating together is good for you and your family. So you better make time and find the energy to make home-cooked meals and sit down and eat together more often. Researchers have found many benefits to home-cooked meals. <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l6″>Watch this video to learn about some of them.</a> In my own experience, though, there are many more. Here are 24 reasons I have found to share family meals more often: 1. Families who eat together eat healthier, because home-cooked food is healthier than fast food. 2. Family meals allow busy families to catch up with each other. 3. Young children learn a lot of verbal skills just by eating with their family members. 4. It gives everyone a chance to unwind after a busy day. 5. Having family meals more often forces you to end your working day and other obligations in time for dinner. 6. Home cooked meals are not only healthier, they’re also cheaper than takeout food or eating out. 7. Eating together forces everybody to tell stories. 8. Cooking at home motivates you to be creative with your meal planning and cooking. 9. Children can get involved in cooking meals. 10. Cooking and eating together creates happy childhood memories. 11. Eating together is an opportunity to explore different cuisines. 12. Eating with your family is more fun than eating in front of the television (or the computer). 13. Eating together gives parents a chance to talk about current events from their point of view, injecting their personal values without giving a lecture. 14. Eating together helps family members bond and get to know each other better. 15. You’ll be surprised what your kids reveal when you’re in a relaxed environment, such as a family meal. 16. Kids are less likely to roll their eyes when you reminisce and tell stories from your childhood while eating a meal together. 17. Family meals can be good teaching moments, even for small children. My toddler learned how to count by counting after-meal treats on his high chair. 18. Eating together is a good opportunity to teach and model good manners. 19. Family meals give a good transition from work or school to home life. 20. Family meals are also good times to share music together. 21. Family meals teach everyone valuable life skills, such as sharing and taking turns. 22. Stopping and sitting down to a meal gives everyone a chance to quiet down and regroup. 23. Family meals provide an additional occasion for family members to pray together. 24. Eating home is more eco-friendly than eating out or ordering food – less waste! If you think having family meals is too much work, don’t despair. You can get help for everything from meal planning to putting your weekly grocery shopping list together. <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l1″>Check out Dine Without Whine</a> for kid-tested, quick recipes that will help you put together family meals with less effort. Dine Without Whine’s weekly shopping lists will also help you get food shopping done much faster, and even save money on groceries. As you can see from the list above, the extra time and effort you spend to have family meals more often are worthwhile.

10 Reasons to Have Family Meals More Often

10 Reasons to Have Family Meals More Often When was the last time your family had a meal together? I don’t mean sitting in the car munching on burgers from the drive-through. I mean sitting down at the table and sharing a home-cooked meal. If you can’t remember when you last enjoyed a family dinner, make plans to have them more often. Experts have found – and continue to discover – plenty of benefits for both children and adults when families have dinner together at least three times a week. I know…I know, it’s not always easy, so <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l10″>click here if you need help with meal planning and grocery shopping</a>. Here are 10 reasons why you should have family meals more often: Good For The Body 1. When families eat together, everyone tends to eat healthier. People who have frequent family meals consume more calcium, fiber, iron, and vitamins B6, B12, C and E. It could be because home-cooked meals are healthier than fast food and restaurant meals. (Source: Archives of Family Medicine) 2. Children tend to eat more fruits and vegetables when they frequently have dinner with their families. They also tend to eat fewer snack foods. (Source: American Dietetic Association) 3. Children in families who eat dinner together are less likely to be overweight (Source: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine). This makes sense, given the findings in #1 and #2 above. Good For The Brain 4. Children from families who eat meals together get better grades than their peers who don’t have lots of family meal times (Source: Lou Harris-Reader’s Digest National Poll). So family dinners are not only good for the body; they’re also good for the brain. 5. When families eat together frequently, children have better language skills compared to kids from families who don’t have family mealtimes often. (Source: Harvard University) Good For Emotional Health 6. Children of families who eat together report feeling happier and are more optimistic about the future, than their peers who have infrequent family meals. (Source: Lou Harris- Reader’s Digest National Poll) 7. Teenagers are less likely to use drugs, smoke, and drink alcoholic drinks, when their families eat together regularly. (Source: Columbia University) 8. It may come as a surprise, but among Moms who work outside the home, those who have family mealtimes reported feeling less stress than those who had family dinners less often. (Source: Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal) 9. The more often teen girls had meals with their families, the less likely they were to have symptoms of depression and suicidal behaviors. (Source: University of Minnesota) Good For Family Bonding 10. Eating together gives family members the chance to communicate and build relationships, something that both adults and children appreciate very much. (Source: Nutrition Education Network of Washington & Oprah Winfrey’s “Family Dinner Experiment”) I hope these reasons motivate you and your family to try and eat together more often. We’re all busy – even children have plenty of after-school activities. But as the list above shows, family meals are worth every effort we put into them. It helps to plan ahead so that we’re not scrambling to get dinner ready or panicking because we don’t have all the ingredients we need. To make it easier to get the family around the table with a home-cooked meal, check out <a href=”http://dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=XXX&i=l10″>Dine Without Whine’s menu planning service</a>. It costs just a penny to try it out!

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