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:



  • 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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358 thoughts

  1. L Squared says…
    11/08/2012

    Looks so delicious! Love it!
    I'd go with the Simple Gourmet. Yummy. Thanks for sharing this source.

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  2. dina says…
    11/08/2012

    Probably I would choose simple gourmet because I love eating :-)

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  3. Cheryl says…
    11/08/2012

    Natural and organic. Looks wonderful.

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  4. Kristine V says…
    11/08/2012

    What a wonderful prize...I really enjoyed reading your endorsement as well! If I won, I would choose the Gluten Free option since my family is wheat-free. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  5. Denise says…
    11/08/2012

    This sounds wonderful. i would chose natural and organic.
    thanks for a chance to win

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  6. Laurie Rentschler says…
    11/08/2012

    Definitely Simple Gourmet.

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  7. LoriAnde says…
    11/08/2012

    It would be either low carb or simple gourmet. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  8. patty says…
    11/08/2012

    low carb or natural & organic... or ...
    this would make a great gift!
    tfs!

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  9. Megan says…
    11/08/2012

    wow what a great idea! how could you choose just one plan to try?! Simple Gourmet sounds awesome, but so does Natural & Organic, Portion Control, and Vegetarian. oh my!

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  10. Jen R. says…
    11/08/2012

    I would want to try Simple Gourmet or Classic Meals...I'm terrible about planning meals!!

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  11. Laura Dassance says…
    11/08/2012

    would like to try either classics or simple gourmet! Thanks so much for the chance!

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  12. Maya says…
    11/08/2012

    Sounds interesting! My kids became super picky eaters so making dinner became very unpleasant.
    I would like to try the Paleo plan, at least for me. I think that would be very helpful.

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  13. Kate says…
    11/08/2012

    Low carb. It would be great to be able to switch every so often to try them all!

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  14. kelsey says…
    11/08/2012

    I would choose Classic meals or Clean Eating. This is such a great idea! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  15. Shannon says…
    11/08/2012

    I would love to try this, never seen this before sound excellent.

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  16. Tara B says…
    11/08/2012

    Great idea! I would love to try this. With two young kids, meal planning and dinner-time is always a challenge at our house. Fortunately, both of my kids are good eaters. I would try the simple gourmet.

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  17. Sarah Cannon says…
    11/08/2012

    I would try the the clean eating diet or the paleo diet.

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  18. Miriam says…
    11/08/2012

    I would go with the vegetarian option since we eat so little meat. What a nice way to save some time, especially over the holidays!

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  19. Roberta says…
    11/08/2012

    I would love to try the Vegetarian plan. This would save a lot of work! Great idea.

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  20. Sue Pinkowski says…
    11/08/2012

    I would have a tough time deciding between classic and low fat. Both look great, and what is better is that you can change up the menu plan once a month! That add's flexiblity to the planning. Thanks for sharing Ali.

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  21. Amy says…
    11/08/2012

    I would choose the vegetarian meal plan. Would love to try this since I make all of our meals at home each week!

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  22. Theresa says…
    11/08/2012

    I have two picky eaters in my house. Dinner is not something I look forward to...always a struggle. This actually might work! At least I'll know what's for dinner for my husband and I!!
    I'm off to check it out now....Thanks.

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  23. Cheri says…
    11/08/2012

    I have been searching for dietary answers to some medical problems (fibromyalgia and high blood pressure) along with dealing with picky teen eaters. Having read "It Starts with Food" and "Wheat Belly" I have wondered if a wheat-free diet would help me, but since pasta is a staple in this household, I've been lost about where to begin. I would love to try the Paleo plan to see if that would help me!

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  24. Kim Early says…
    11/08/2012

    I like the simple gourmet.I used this service before during busy times when I needed the structure. It's great.

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  25. Lisa says…
    11/08/2012

    Simple gourmet for my family! Fun give-away!

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