Special Weekday Giveaway | eMeals Subscription
GIVEAWAY | One person will receive a 3-month subscription to eMeals. To be entered into this giveaway please leave a comment below answering this question: if you tried eMeals, what plan would you try?
I like simple. I like healthy. I like routine. Any time I can find a combination of those three things I get really excited.
eMeals recently contacted me and asked if I'd be interested in testing out their monthly meal planning service.
Figuring out what to eat and feed my family has always been my responsibility. I've written in the past about the challenges we've faced with Simon's eating habits (super picky, texture aversions, etc). Often times it has just been easier to feed him his preferred foods vs. planning something that leads to a ton of resistance. So much of that depends on my own personal mental health and patience level - because, you know what, sometimes it's just really hard. I'm also well aware, through years of experience now, that encouraging both my kids to try new foods is a good thing (and usually worth the time we sit at the table) and that by continuing to introduce new foods it is actually widening the things they eat.
Simon's been doing pretty darn good these days trying new foods and/or eating non-preferred foods (especially compared to a few years ago). I want to keep encouraging him and modeling good healthy eating habits. Having a favorite treat at the end of the meal as something to work towards doesn't hurt either.
All of that lead me to saying yes to eMeals.
I chose the Natural & Organic Family Plan and each week I get an email that includes 7 dinners (main dish + side) with ingredients and instructions, and a grocery shopping list. I'm loving having a list of pre-planned options each week and I love that someone is doing the work for me. I don't always stick exactly with the meals on the list but I love having it there as a jumping off point. So far it's been relatively successful - I've been picking a couple meals a week to try and having other nights be some of the Simon's preferred meals (grilled cheese, bean & cheese burritos, cheese pizza, baked potato, etc). The meals are simple and healthy and don't involve a ton of work or prep and I love knowing what we are eating before 5pm.
I'm still using the weekly menu plan I designed so Simon can read what's on the menu each night - you can download the PDF for free here.
eMeals is definitely helping me to expand our meal choices and simplifythe process by taking care of the planning and grocery list.
I think this would make a great gift for someone (at least it's the kind of gift I'd love to receive - something that keeps on giving throughout the year). 3 months is $21, 6 months is $35, or 12 months is $58.
Here's how it works:
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Pick Your Plan | To start getting eMeals, just choose a meal plan based on your eating style, your family size and even your favorite grocery store. -
Get Great Recipes | Every week, your meal plan arrives in your inbox —complete with seven simple, creative, family–friendly dinner recipes. Each includes an entrée and side dishes. -
Shop and Save | Along with the meal plan, you'll receive a detailed grocery list organized by section and coordinated with the weekly sales at selected stores. -
Relax and Enjoy | We take care of the meal planning, the grocery list and the budgeting — while you take credit for making healthy, home–cooked meals that your whole family will love.
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I have already been looking at the emeals website last week and been considering subscribing. I would choose the healthy and organic plan if I won. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I have no idea which plan I would choose. What a great idea. I love to cook but I can't stand to write out a grocery list. Problem solved. Yes.
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How unique! I think I would choose the Clean Eating plan. Very cool.
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I would try the Classic Meals. My husband is a "meat and potatoes" man so that would be ideal.
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I would go for low fat or portion control. Thanks for the chance! It's a great giveaway!
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Great idea! I would like to do Simple Gourmet for 2, please. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I would either do the simple gourmet or the classic. This is a great giveaway!
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Awesome! I have seen this around and have always considered it. I would definitely try the classic meals.
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As a newly diagnosed "celiac" (been diagnosed x1month) I'd have to choose the gluten free! After struggling with symptoms for years, it has helped tremendously, and I feel SO MUCH BETTER! That said, it's a learning curve and trying to find and learn new recipes is part of that! Emeals sounds awesome!
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Sounds like a good idea! I have a picky eater on my hands too :) I think Clean Eating would probably be good for our family. Otherwise I'll be stuck in a mac&cheese rut for a LONG time!
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I love that they have a low carb option, as I've been eating this way for almost 10 years! I'm always looking for ways to keep it simple/easy but stay on plan.
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I would have to try either the clean eating, low carb or portion control menus.
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Hmm...Natural and Organic appeals to me but my nutritionist says I should be eating Paleo.
Dilemma!
Will give it a try -
Thanks!
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I'd probably go with the low carb or the low fat.
Thanks for the giveaway :D
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I would probably pick Classic Meals to start, because that is what my family would enjoy the most.
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picking one would be really hard!! They all sound like a good plan. I think the vegetarian would be the most appealing to me now.
thanks for this give away...even if I don't win, i am so glad you showed this. I think it will be a great resource.
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I would choose natural and organic. That is our goal for eating healthy.
Actually, my real dream is that the cats would cook. They have the time, are home and how nice would it be to come home to a dinner that was ready!
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I think I'd try Clean Eating. I love a lot of healthy foods, but I struggle with creating a meal that doesn't end up being totally boring. (Chicken, broccoli, brown rice)....eMeals sounds like it takes the work out of it....if only they'd go to the grocery store for me too! ;)
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I tried emeals several years ago when there were only 2 or 3 options for plans. I think now I would try the Natural & Organic or Clean Eating.
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I've been doing a lot of reading about Paleo and think that this would given me a great jumping off point!
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Boy can I use this. We literally eat the same menu every week - Hamburgers Monday, Steak Tuesday... we are all getting tired of it. I think I'd pick family, Low Carb.
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I would pick the Simple Gourmet
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For myself, I would love to try the clean eating, simple gourmet or vegetarian plans; however, I live with two carnivores so I'm thinking the Paleo menu would satisfy my family!
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I would probably try either clean eating or portion control. This looks great and pretty reasonably priced! Thanks for sharing Ali. You always provide such a great service when you recommend products like this. I'd never heard of this site before.
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I would want simple and natural and organic. Although classic meals sounds good too! What to do, what to do!
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