https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:45:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433796 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:50:33 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2433796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tonight it's Trader Joe's pepperoni pizzas, lo's request. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433749 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:13:29 +0000 FaithFertility 2433749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crock pot meals or something easy to heat up </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433700 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:18:22 +0000 Littlebit7 2433700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I solo parent m-f normally. right now DH is in South America for work for the foreseeable future so I'm flying totally solo. Send help. Ugh. Fresh direct is my friend (grocery delivery with amazing premade meals and meal kits). Or simple pastas, fish, and I'm not above breakfast for dinner. I looooove to cook. But not when I'm exhausted and have no prep time<br /> We do delivery every Friday night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433696 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:14:47 +0000 regberadaisy 2433696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I solo every Tuesday and Thursday nights. We try to plan it so there are leftovers. Otherwise I have easy freezer meals. Tuesday was homemade ravioli I froze then I made some peas &amp; carrots. Thursday was fish ball noodle soup with homemade beef stock. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433683 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:04:02 +0000 gingerbebe 2433683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son pretty much eats the same regardless of whether we are solo or not. I always have fruit and some kind of easy meat like meatballs or sausage and rice on hand and if I can remember to have some cooked carrots or veggie pancakes in the freezer that's dinner for him. He doesn't like meat that isn't minced up (ground, sausage, meatballs, etc) so things like chicken are lost on him and he hates messy foods that cling to his hands (and he's self eats with his hands) so his food has to be "neat." He likes seaweed so I keep that around and wrap him rice in it and that helps it not stick to his hand. None of his meals take me more than<br /> 5 mins to make aside from when I'm batch cooking his meatballs or whatever on the weekends.</p> <p>DH and I tend to eat foods that are different from him so when I'm solo it's MY meals that suffer. Usually I'll make a sandwich or something after DS goes to bed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433682 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:02:44 +0000 LadyPantaloons 2433682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A fried rice packed with veggies, and this is also great if you only have egg for protein - otherwise I use left over/already prepared meat.<br /> A pasta salad, similar idea. Lots of chopped up veggies, and a protein - using pesto sauce is our fave.<br /> A bean or chicken quesadilla. I often use a rotisserie chicken through out the week on things like this.<br /> Soup and sandwiches. Canned soup and a ham and cheese work fine'<br /> French toast.<br /> All these meals take minutes and are family favourites. I solo parent a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433681 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:02:15 +0000 autumnlove 2433681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Leftovers or easy stuff! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433679 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:00:34 +0000 winniebee 2433679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually leftovers. Or boxed Mac n cheese, chicken sausage, veggie....frozen nuggets....frozen pizza.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433646 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:23:59 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2433646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The same as every night. My meals are generally meat, veggie, veggie so it's not like I'm killing myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433618 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:59:51 +0000 littlejoy 2433618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We meal plan, so if I'm alone, I've usually prepped food or at least have a plan. Our food is always pretty simple: lots of rice bowls, etc. ... Today I made LO a freezer waffle + banana ... A chik'n patty + red beans + strawberries for her lunch ... Chickpea salad (like tuna salad) for my lunch ... And I'm grabbing chipotle for dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433612 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:55:38 +0000 Boogs 2433612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cook extra when DH is home so we can eat leftovers when I'm solo. Otherwise it might be simple like nuggets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433595 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:31:36 +0000 HLK208 2433595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just normal meals unless I'm really tired </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433593 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:30:26 +0000 brownepiano 2433593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tonight DS is eating the rest of his smoothie from lunch. Usually no matter who's home supper is the same for everyone. If he doesn't like it, too bad. At lunch I want some down time so I try to give him lunches he likes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433582 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:21:46 +0000 yin 2433582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every night DH comes home when dinner is already on the table. On nights when DH is on a business trip I cook a normal meal - protein, carb with a few veggie sides. Easy meals don't exist for my kids with their food allergies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433569 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:11:20 +0000 .twist. 2433569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: mmmm. I love grilled cheese. It's such a staple in our house! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433558 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:02:34 +0000 Tanjowen 2433558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tonight it's left over chicken with microwaved rice and peas. Tomorrow is quesadillas, DH is gone 4-5 days a week so I cook when he's home and LO and I live off the leftovers while he's gone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433518 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:41:09 +0000 Charm54 2433518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kraft dinner, chicken nuggets &amp; sweet potato fries, grilled cheese, PB sandwiches, scrambled eggs, ham&amp;cheese wraps ... Aka EASY.</p> <p>I've been solo parenting a lot more lately because of DHs work sched and it sucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433512 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:36:59 +0000 sleepybear 2433512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm solo parenting for a couple months so I usually do a crockpot meal/quick meal about 2x a week and we eat those meals for lunch and dinner until they're gone then repeat. </p> <p>Quesadillas, Annie's Mac&amp;cheese (usually with broccoli mixed in), frozen pizza, and one pot spaghetti are also favs. I keep bags of veggies in the freezer for sides. My mom used to always do breakfast for dinner when my dad had night meetings, but I'm not very good at pancakes or eggs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433503 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:29:21 +0000 peachykeen 2433503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I solo parent 1-3 nights a week most weeks with 1 LO. We almost always do leftovers, although last night I stopped for pad thai :happy: DD and I split it - she loves shrimp. I'm too exhausted if I work all day, cook, AND solo parent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433499 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:24:42 +0000 Bao 2433499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Exactly lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433482 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:17:06 +0000 rattles 2433482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's just the same food as usual dinners, though I'm more likely to make double some nights and use from the freezer solo nights. DH is never home in time to affect my cooking, even on the couple nights he's home to see them before bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433480 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:15:19 +0000 Alivoo01 2433480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Super easy stuff if we're staying in. If we're eating out, then there's more options. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433470 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:06:27 +0000 Andrea 2433470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm solo M-F so I just cook normal meals. I cook the same meal for me and the kids. Unfortunately, we have a lot of leftovers since the kids can only eat so much. I end up tossing more food than I would like since I get bored of eating it. I never seem to eat food that I've frozen so I don't do that anymore. Working on cooking smaller portions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433467 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:05:31 +0000 .twist. 2433467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kraft Dinner? lol </p> <p>Actually, sometimes I do one pot stuff, like ground beef (browned), noodles, jar of tomato sauce, water, cook for 20. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433465 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:04:21 +0000 knittylady 2433465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm solo tonight and I'm thinking spaghetti and meatballs. Veggies don't exist tonight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433456 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:58:28 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2433456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Easy! DH is going to be working a late shift for a few weeks in February, so I will be on my own for dinner nightly. Not sure what I will make! Or what DH will eat while at work? Ugh. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-you-are-solo-parenting-what-do-meals-look-like#post-2433453 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:55:33 +0000 Bao 2433453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm solo parenting today/tonight (every Wednesday and Friday actually), so on the days I am solo dinner is usually super simple. I definitely don't go all out on meals when DH is gone. It's usually waffles, cereal and milk, mac n cheese...I'm so exhausted by the end of the day that as long as my kids are fed, I consider it a win. </p> <p>What do solo parenting meals look like? Are they the same as every night, or super easy? </p>