https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:43:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217182 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:44:58 +0000 DillonLion 2217182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We usually cook 3-4 dinners on Sunday and eat that during the week along with one crock pot meal. We like to do fun stuff in the evenings, especially this time of year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217139 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:09:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 2217139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually plan a crockpot meal for those nights, but if I'm unprepared or it's a last minute event then I pick up a rotisserie chicken and some pasta salad and add some fruit and call it good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217131 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:06:37 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2217131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quesadillas are a staple in our house and I always have frozen taquitos and tortellini in the freezer for a quick meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217039 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:47:04 +0000 Ajsmommy 2217039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Same. Once a week we make a meal which we know will produce leftovers. And on a hectic night we just warm them up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217034 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:36:04 +0000 mrbee 2217034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Finger foods and picnic food (cut fruit, cured meats, cheese, etc.). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217032 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:34:50 +0000 babynumber1 2217032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to plan for leftovers those nights or something super fast. I have been known to give LO a cheese stick, some ham, a Go Go Squeezy and some fruit and she is happy. Then we have extra time to hunt down dinner for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217025 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:27:17 +0000 Anagram 2217025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have all kinds of go-to quick meals that can be ready in 10-15 minutes. Broiled salmon and TJs frozen potatoes, mushrooms, and greenbeans mix (it is so good!), Rotisserie chicken and broccoli, bought meatballs and pasta with jarred sauce, sometimes we buy beef brisket already cooked from the store and eat it on sandwiches with avocado and tomato. Fish sticks for LO sometimes, or eggs with spinach or broccoli mixed in.</p> <p>Honestly, most of my "cooking" is more like meal preparing and I spend 10-20 minutes each night only. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217022 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:23:58 +0000 T-Mom 2217022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend of mine orders pizza to be delivered to the pool after work so her kids can go straight from day care to the pool. If it were me, I would do something similar and get Subway and eat it there... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217017 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:20:03 +0000 Mrs.Scientist 2217017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do crockpot meals twice a week that make enough to feed us for four nights. Easiest one in the world is to stick a package of chicken breasts in with a bottle of zesty italian dressing, cook on low for 8 hours, shred when you get home and serve over brown minute rice or quinoa with some frozen veggies/salad and fruit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217016 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:19:51 +0000 juli7 2217016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually make a couple meals on weekends, like soup or a casserole that just need to be reheated. Now that it's summer, I'll prep a bunch of salad ingredients (grilled chicken chopped veggies), so all we have to do is throw it in a bowl after work. And frozen pizza saves the day some nights! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2217013 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:15:07 +0000 regberadaisy 2217013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Leftovers! So all I have to do is heat it up </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2216995 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:05:45 +0000 NovBaby1112 2216995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PB&amp;J, fruit, cold veggies, pasta salad, chick nuggets, sometimes takeout like pizza...we get home around 4:45 and go to park when it's nice out, then try to be home by 6:30 for dinner, bed at 8/8:30 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2216992 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 09:04:25 +0000 ShootingStar 2216992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We usually just grill, it takes about 20 minutes or less - steaks, hot dogs, hamburgers, marinated chicken, etc. We throw corn on the grill too (wrapped in foil) for a side. Usually pretty quick and easy and little cleanup. </p> <p>We don't really go out much on work nights though. But we will go for a walk or go play in the yard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2216959 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:36:47 +0000 Mrs D 2216959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Background: DH and I both work out of the house - DH gets home around 4:30, I get home around 5:30 with DD in tow. Bedtime is 7pm.</p> <p>We have a couple of staples that are basically ready super quick: crock pot meals, DH BBQ and store bought.</p> <p>Most of my crock pot meals are ready to go when we get home - some require DH to do something 30 mins prior to serving. DH BBQs too - so he'll have the stuff ready when we get home. And lastly, Store Bought - usually a rotisserie chicken, bag of pre-chopped broccoli and simply potatoes mashed potatoes - totally easy in a pinch.</p> <p>I also started making a casserole (or equivalent) every sunday so there is always "left overs" in the fridge. This is especially helpful when DD completely rejects what DH and I are eating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2216954 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:35:12 +0000 lilyann 2216954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have done the splash pad after work two nights in a row this week, they are DH's only early nights. We did take out both times. We try to stick with healthy options (grilled Chick Fil A nuggets) and also bring along some fresh fruit and water. Last night we picked up the food and did a picnic at the splash pad and the kids were in heaven. Otherwise I have several Earth's best frozen meatballs/chicken nuggets in the freezer if I am short on time after work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2216953 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:34:54 +0000 looch 2216953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a similar situation, my husband and I tend to eat a hot lunch so we're fine with a smaller, cold dinner. Sandwiches, salads made with leftover grilled meats, take out, order in a pizza, etc.</p> <p>I tried to begin a love affair with my crockpot, but it just didn't work out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2216947 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:32:47 +0000 autumnlove 2216947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Simple stuff....rotisserie chicken, cucumbers, pasta and fruit is what my kids are eating tonight after soccer.</p> <p>Other favorites- chicken quesadillas, take out, eggs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-for-dinner-when-you-want-to-play-after-workdaycare#post-2216942 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:29:26 +0000 mediagirl 2216942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of the hardest parts of balancing the work/family balance for me is figuring out after-work things to do. Even with a later bedtime, it is difficult to give our daughter play time after work. I get home at 5:30. Bedtime is between 7:30 and 8. </p> <p>If we want to do anything fun after work (like go to the pool) it's hard to figure out what to have for dinner.</p> <p>So, what do you do for dinner when you take your child out to play after work? Do you do take-out? Prep something in advance? Have a cold meal? Help me. </p>