meal planning with a chaotic schedule

by Erini on 2 May 2012


I’m going to be traveling a lot this month. And, well, a decent amount for the rest of the summer. Not to mention my writing class, community band, work, and freelance work I’ve got going on too. It’s a busy time for me.

One of the challenges of being so busy: meal planning.

 

Since I’m not home much, I can’t really buy a lot of fresh produce–which really limits my food options. (Especially since I’m wanting to stay away from too many pre-made and frozen items.) But there are a few options for the really busy person.

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