at least for me is thinking about what we are going to eat for dinner. It's gotten to a point, where I am really sick of thinking about this that I created Google doc with all the things I know how to make, but I still am bored endlessly by this question.
Anyone with me on this?
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
YES. I hate thinking about it. I have a list, too!
hostess / eggplant / 11068 posts
YES! 50% of the time I'll whip something plain and boring and the other 50% of the time I'll call the hubs at work and say, "I'm tired. You think of something for dinner." 
grapefruit / 4056 posts
This is a constant battle with us, I try to plan ahead, but we inevitably end up sitting on the couch trying to figure out what to make after work.
nectarine / 2886 posts
Everyday! Fortunately there aren't many good delivery options so I'm forced to figure something out.
cantaloupe / 6791 posts
Fortunately, I don't have to think about this! DH LOVES to cook, so that's his job. I hate cooking because I'm terrified of burning/cutting myself and I hate dealing with raw meat. So DH cooks and I wash the dishes! So thankful for that!
pomegranate / 3503 posts
I end up making the same rotation of meals very week. Boring, yes! But it's so difficult coming up with dinner ideas that are quick, easy, healthy and tasty.
persimmon / 1202 posts
I have a weekday menu for about 6 months out. I just open my meal calendar and make my grocery list each week.
cherry / 116 posts
Yes, now I know how my mom felt growing up. She used to always ask us what we want and we would always be so annoyed and tell her to make whatever. I need to make a menu so that it doesnt stress me out so much.
honeydew / 7968 posts
yup! ugh. especially since we're trying to cut down on eating out. i've made a calendar and try not to repeat an item each month. and i'll try to recycle the month's schedule to the next. i've doubled up on some meals (like spaghetti)...lol.
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
Yep! Usually I'll cut up chicken and bake it in the toaster oven. 
It's quick and easy. Gone are the days of really nice meals for dinner.
persimmon / 1329 posts
I guess my only gripe about menus is that I keep making the same things even on rotation, so after awhile it gets boring.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
We go out a lot because my head hurts too much to cook. We can never decide ob a restaurant, so we've also made a list of fast, easy restaurants around here.
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
I'm always in the same boat! I really don't mind cooking, it's the figuring out what to cook that gets me every time! I have a Pinterest board with some go-to recipes, but I like to switch things up so we don't get bored.
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
@cyneswith: I need to learn more about how you do that! I really need to get better about pre-planning my meals so I don't have to run to the grocery store so often.
persimmon / 1202 posts
@ALittleP: Made a blank calendar in PowerPoint, figured out how many times a week I wanted meat, fish, or veggies, and filled out every day with the appropriate category. Varied cooking styles and difficulties in each week/month, with at least one "I don't wanna cook!" meal thrown in each week.
pomegranate / 3329 posts
I have a couple go to blogs with quick/easy/yummy recipes but I still feel unorganized and hurried to think of something after work. So annoying!
I follow -
The Pioneer Woman
Picky Palate (my go to)
Bitchin' Camaro
Elana's Pantry
Three Many Cooks (not so easy and quick, but very yummy)
Gina's Skinny Recipes
@ cyneswith I NEED to make a menu 6 months out, that is impressive!
apricot / 489 posts
It's annoying to me too. I continually ask my husband to just figure it out what we'll eat and then make it. Just a couple of times. Ugh. I'm just so bored sometimes with dinner ideas. And, I'd rather play with LO than cook!
I'd like to be one of those people that can cook on Sunday to provide meals for everyday of the week. Yea, right.
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
We have a huge problem with this. I started using a meal planning website to organize nightly dinners and create grocery shopping lists for us- it's been a life saver. Every Thursday I get an e-mail telling me the new menu's are available, I pick 5-7 dinners (depending on our schedule that week) and it scales them to our portion size, creates a grocery shopping list, and prints each recipe out. Total no brainer!
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