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Life as a single mom with two small children can be chaotic. Between juggling daycare, preschool, sports, and everything else, I admit that I am not always so good when it comes to meal planning.
Often instead of thinking ahead and planning meals for the week, I tend to take the path of least resistance which unfortunately often involves take-out. This, of course, isn’t very healthy or budget friendly.
One of my hang-ups is with two picky eaters is that I don’t like cooking for just myself or having the same leftovers for a week in a row. This is, until I discovered a new way of thinking.
I realized that instead of taking all the effort to make a tiny meal for just myself, I could instead make a family-sized meal and freeze the leftovers for later. That way, on the days when I don’t feel like cooking, instead of going for takeout I can just pull out one of the freezer meals.
Freezer meals do take a bit of preparation, but the payoff is worth it in the end. For me, there are a few key elements involved in making these meals a success.
- Make a family-sized meal so that there are enough for leftovers. You might want to even double or triple a recipe.
- Make sure that you have enough space in your freezer. This only works if you have the place to store the food.
- Choose foods that will freeze well. Not everything lends itself well to being a freezer meal.
- Invest in quality storage containers in a variety of sizes.
Introducing Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ Food Storage
I struggled with finding a good storage system that really works. I tried various brands and various varieties to no avail. I wasn’t sure I’d find the “just right” system — until recently. That is when I discovered a functional and beautiful way to solver our meal planning problem with the 10 Piece Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ food storage containers. These containers are available nationwide at retailers such as Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Amazon, and other retailers.
The Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ food storage containers are designed to make life easier which is why these containers are unlike any other brand. There are so many amazing features to them, so I decided to highlight just a few.
Leak-Proof. Guaranteed.
There are so many times I’ve spilled things in the refrigerator, or worse, in the freezer. These new Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ food storage containers are 100% leak-proof. Guaranteed. This means even if your container falls out of the fridge or freezer you can rest assured it won’t mean you will spend the next 20 minutes cleaning up.
Stacks Perfectly.
These food storage containers are perfect for stacking which means that I can easily state a week’s worth of meals in the freezer along with any side dishes.
Crystal-Clear Visibility.
Speaking of creating a week’s worth of meals, the Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ food storage containers boast 360 degree visibility so you can see what is in the containers. Unlike other brands, Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ features a clear base and lid so there is no more guesswork about what you will be eating.
Stain and Odor Resistant.
There is nothing worse than a stained or stinky food container. If you’ve ever tried to store foods with red sauces or strong odors (think garlic!) you know that containers can get stained or retain a smell. Dishwashers can only do so much, which is why investing in Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™ is a good idea.
Microwave and Splatter-Resistant
This is the feature that most excites me about Rubbermaid® BRILLIANCE™. You can actually microwave find right in the container! Actually microwave food right in the container! No transferring containers or wiping up the inside of the microwave. Just leave the life on and unlock the sides to vent. Its the perfect way to reheat your freezer meals.
With such a fantastic product, I have been able to ditch the take-out and embrace home-cooked meals that we can enjoy not only the day I make them but also leave some for later.
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