DealDash Dinner as a Family
Most people would agree that eating dinner as a family is important. However, with today’s busy schedules it’s hard to find the time.
With all of the soccer games, one or both parents working late, and tons of homework it’s hard to eat dinner together. However, since it’s important you and your family should schedule family dinner on your calendars at least once per week, but preferably more. Write it in on the calendar just as you would any other appointment, and stick to it!
Preparing dinner, setting the table, and cleaning up after dinner should not be left for one person to do. Ideally everyone would work together to prepare dinner, set things up, and clear it all away and wash the dishes. Or if your family is planning on doing regular weekly family dinners then it might make more sense for you to pick one or two people to be responsible for everything one week, and then swap the next week. The way to get everyone involved would be to pair an adult or teenager with a younger family member so everyone can get used to all of the work that goes into preparing dinner for everyone. After all, they will have their own families to take care of one day.
Finally, when the dinner is on everyone’s plates don’t just eat and ignore each other, share your day. Ask questions about other family member’s days. Discuss future plans together, brainstorm answers to problems, get to know what’s going on in each other’s lives. Children and teenagers who feel like their parents really listen to them are less likely to get into trouble because they want their parents to be proud of them, they don’t want to be a disappointment. It’s important, trust me.
If you are in need of some new kitchen items to help make dinner preparation easier be sure to check out DealDash. DealDash has everything from food processors to waffle makers, to stand mixers and more! If you gave one of the younger family members the job of setting the table and you are now missing a few dishes due to mishaps DealDash has you covered on that as well! Be sure to visit DealDash and check out all of the awesome current and upcoming auctions. While you’re there, how about checking out the family games that are up for auction as well? A family game after family dinner = One great night! Good luck and happy bidding everyone!
