Dinner in a Snap or Lunch on-the-go with Barilla Microwaveable Meals
School is in full swing, and so are the extra curricular activities. Between homework, gymnastics, soccer and scouts, there are becoming more and more nights where I need dinner in a snap or lunch on-the-go. Barilla, the pasta brand, recently introduced a new way to eat healthy on-the-go. Every mother’s dream right?
Lunch is one of those meals that I have always struggled with. I am the youngest in my family, and eating out for lunch is something I have done with my parents often. I no longer live with my parents, but we still meet up for lunches, or I will go out on my own. This isn’t very healthy or cost effective. I sometimes dread the thought of having to make myself a ham and cheese sandwich, or some of the same lunch options at home. It’s not just the food, but it’s always the clean up. I feel like I have just gotten my house cleaned up from breakfast and children, and don’t want to mess any of it up again. Eating out is so much more convenient, and I don’t have to clean up the mess!
This past week, I made a goal to only eat out once per week. This is going to be a challenge for me, but between my Nutrisystem meals and now my Barilla options, I should be set.
Barilla has released their new Barilla Microwaveable Meals, which make for a healthier option for a quick-fix lunch. Here are some of the perks and benefits:
100% Natural Ingredients
No preservatives
Relatively low calories (only 320 calories per meal)
Two whole grain options
More cost effective
While I like to eat out a lot, I know it isn’t the best option for me, or my family. I often wonder what my habits are doing to my children. I need to get this under control now, so they don’t crave eating out as much as I do. I truly believe in the importance of eating healthy, and want to pass that onto my children. Even while eating out, I try to get healthier options, but it’s just not the same.
Barilla brings you the high quality, all-natural meals your family has loved for generations and fits them into your fast paced lifestyle. There are five varieties of Barilla Microwaveable Meals to choose from. I have even fed these to my kids and they were a huge hit! While you are on the Barilla site, be sure to find the downloadable coupon to try Barilla Microwaveable Meals for yourself. You can learn more about Barilla, on their facebook page.
Now for the giveaway! One Clever Housewife reader will win 5 Barilla coupons, to try the products for free! This giveaway is open to the US only, and will end at 12:01am ET, on 9/25. To enter, fill out the form below:
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elaine smith says
dinner b/c i always forget to take something out
Lori Thomas says
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Debi Payne says
Dinner is hard for me. My husband’s taste have changed a lot since his stroke 2 yrs ago. And since he is unable to talk he can’t tell me what he wants. I am always looking for new ideas.
Christina Domingue says
lunch.. i never know what to cook
melissa fowler says
Dinner
Jessica says
Breakfast! I hate serving cold cereal and until I bought a waffle iron, I was spending a fortune on frozen waffles from the grocery store. My daughter only likes waffles and fruit for breakfast, but I would love more ideas for first thing in the morning!
Rachel Brumbaugh says
lunch. especially after they stsrt school, its really hard to plan a healthy and easy one for my 3 growing boys. I would love to not resort to frozen pizza.
Rachel Brumbaugh says
lunch. especially after they stsrt school, its really hard to plan a healthy and easy one for my 3 growing boys. I would love to not resort to frozen pizza.
Laurie says
Right now i deciding what’s for dinner. Would love to win these. Thank you…: )
Brenda says
Breakfast is what I struggle with, it’s easier to run through McD’s than grab something on the way out the door.
Katie P. says
I also struggle with lunch.
Leanne coz says
I love that they are all natural and that they have whole grain options
Karen R says
Dinner because I have to please everyone.
Michele B says
I biggest thinking problem is remembering to plan Supper before suppertime
Christine A. says
Dinner since it always comes too soon and I want to accomplish a goal before then.
marianne says
Lunch cause I never know what to cook or have!
Kristy D says
Dinner- the kids are so picky and I feel too worn out to cook.
Emily Lyon says
That is my biggest problem too Michele!
Andrea D. says
I struggle with eating lunch but have to remember to get everything out for dinner.
Helen says
I struggle with it all! Breakfast, lunch and dinner! Preparing meals is just not my thing!
Christina says
I struggle with breakfast and lunch the most… both for the same reason, busy and not enough time to fix myself something good/healthy to eat! It was easier during the summer but now that we are back to school I am struggling.
Megan M says
Breakfast
Carol W says
i struggle with dinner most, I feel like its always the same old thing. thanks
Gina H. says
Dinner
Alicia Ponce says
Dinner, it’s always a rushed event with a busy after school schedule
Erin Hanson says
I struggle with dinner the most..I have 2 kids that have special needs and with that they are picky about what they eat..either is a taste thing or a testure thing..but I struggle with a good hot meal for get that have autism.
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Lunch!
Jennifer H says
Lunch comes too quickly.. to think!
jan cargill says
I am so out of ideas for something new!! This would sooooooo help me!
rebecca day says
Dinner, it’s always a rushed event
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I struggle most with lunches…it’s hard to be creative and not get bored.
Lethea B says
Lunch! It always seems quicker to grab a yogurt or sandwich.
Donna L says
Dinner. I try to find recipes because I’m tired of making the same meals over and over.
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dinner, especially after a hard day’s work load
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I’d say breakfast.
Ruth Anderson says
dinner sometimes I just have a bowl of cereal.
Heather! says
I struggle with breakfast because I can rarely bring myself to eat it. I am not hungry in the mornings, so I almost always skip breakfast. I need to change that, but I don’t really know how to do.
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Jeni Mitchell says
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