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5 ways to Make Family Mealtime Meaningful

By Jillian | May 1, 2014
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Mealtime happens every day. Whether we like it or not. The kids (and adults) must be fed. Even on weeknights. It’s just the way it is. Today I’m partnering with GE to help you create an atmosphere that will have everyone (including you) looking forward to family mealtime. Creating a meaningful mealtime is easier than you think… when you know where to start. 5 tips for making mealtime more fun!

5 tips for Making Family Mealtime Meaningful

Let the kids help by picking the meal or helping with prep. Little M loves to make pancakes. Big M loves to make eggs. (Breakfast for dinner happens a lot around here). We call them over for just the parts they love to help with. It’s a fun way for to start using tools and equipment in the kitchen. Learning how to use our GE Appliances oven has made them feel oh so big. (I just got a look at the new GE Appliances gas Double Range Oven … wow!!! It has Tri Ring Burners that make it easier to control the heat. Better pancake cooking for Little M?)

Extend prep time so you feel less rushed to have dinner on the table “on time”. I am far more patient when I am not pressed by the clock. The extra time cushion makes it easier to let the kids help grate the cheese or cut the veggies. It also makes it easier to give attention to the “Mom, come see this.” that always seems to happen as soon as the water is boiling.

Be flexible with what must happen in the kitchen. At our house the meals are dished up at the stove or counter and brought over to the table. I like it that way, so that’s how we do it. Little M, on the other hand, loves setting a table. She loves serving dishes and place settings. On the days she wants to set the table, I enjoy the time we have together (and forget about my way of doing it).

Talk, talk and them talk some more. Dinner table conversations are a great way to get kids to open up. Use this as an opportunity to talk about the day’s events, what’s on everybody’s minds and even some very serious conversations. When it’s regular practice to talk about the small stuff… the big stuff will come out easier!

Clean up as a team and extend the together time. Give everyone a job (even the little ones can help load the dishwasher). The extra hands and giggles take a chore and make it fun. Of course with 102 Spray Jets and no need to prerinse GE Appliances Dishwasher makes cleaning up dinner even quicker. GE Appliances gas Double Range Oven GE Appliances asked and then LISTENED. Their new line of appliances is designed with both beauty and functionality in mind. They took the advice of busy moms and dads (just like us) and designed appliances that make it easy to connect, play and ENJOY each other in the kitchen. Check out the features of the Double Range Oven, French Door Refrigerator and Dishwasher. GE Appliances is also offering rebates and promotions (GE Artistry begins 5/15/2014 – 5/28/2014).

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  1. Mami2jcn says

    May 1, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    We make weeknights special by eating together and talking about our day.

    Reply
  2. Mami2jcn says

    May 1, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/461991950812340224

    Reply
  3. Jessica To says

    May 1, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I like to try to make a good dinner where we can eat and talk together.

    Reply
  4. Elena says

    May 1, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    we make it special by turning on our favorite music and serving the food we all enjoy

    Reply
  5. Elena says

    May 1, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/462030003161407488

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  6. Jacquie says

    May 1, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    We have dinner together — after a long day of everyone being at school, work and activities, it’s great to sit down together, eat and laugh.

    Reply
  7. nicole dz says

    May 1, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    We usually get together with the family and have a game night and dinner. Very fun!

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  8. nicole dz says

    May 1, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    tweeted- https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/462080390874664960

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  9. Lisa Brown says

    May 2, 2014 at 5:28 am

    I make them special by fixing something we all really like and look forward to eating when we sit down together as a family.

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  10. Lisa Brown says

    May 2, 2014 at 5:29 am

    https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/462207213327499264

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  11. Julie Wood says

    May 2, 2014 at 5:54 am

    I make weeknights special by cooking a delicious healthy meal that everyone will like! I plan my menu at the beginning of the week and make extra to have leftovers. We sit down to eat dinner together and talk about our day. Eating dinner together brings me and my family closer together.

    Reply
  12. Julie Wood says

    May 2, 2014 at 6:00 am

    https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/462214676336500737

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  13. sandra says

    May 2, 2014 at 6:34 am

    sometimes we get carry out

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  14. mysweetiepiepie says

    May 2, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I make weeknights special by always trying to include a little surprise with dinner.

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  15. steve weber says

    May 2, 2014 at 9:40 am

    We make our weeknights special by having everyone take turns cooking/cleaning

    Reply
  16. carmen says

    May 2, 2014 at 10:51 am

    I make weeknight dinners special by using recipes that we love. I try to be healthy but believe that nothing is out-of-bounds when used in moderation. This makes eating at home not feel like a chore!

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  17. carmen says

    May 2, 2014 at 10:52 am

    https://twitter.com/atlantagalknows/status/462288353648332801

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  18. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says

    May 2, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    We make weeknights special by taking the time every evening to talk about our day. 🙂

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  19. Erika says

    May 2, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    We always eat dinner together at the kitchen table, and usually something that everyone likes. 🙂

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. Natalie says

    May 3, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    i make sure the whole family gets involved in preparing the dinner. we make homemade pizza every wednesday and each person gets to pick which healthy toppings they want to put on their portion of the pizza. I try to prepare as much ingredients as possible on the weekends when I have more time.

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  21. rachel says

    May 4, 2014 at 10:08 am

    By planning ahead and making meal plans. No excuses then for a great dinner!

    Reply
    • Jillian says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      That’s how I roll too Rachel!

      Reply
  22. Susan Smith says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:10 am

    I own my weeknights by planning my menu at the beginning of the week. I make sure the meals are easy and quick and everyone likes it. I enjoy sitting together as a family eating dinner and talking about our day.

    Reply
  23. Susan Smith says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:14 am

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/463018042809520128

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  24. Kelly D says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    I make weeknights special by cooking my kid’s favorite meals.

    Reply
  25. Sara says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    We ask our kids, 6 & 8, to tell us 3 things that happened in their day, 2 of them being true, and one false. Then we have to guess which ones are which. Our boys really like this “game,” & it ‘s a great conversation starter 🙂

    Reply
    • Jillian says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      I adore that idea!!!

      Reply
  26. Kelly D says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/kellysaver/status/463140674615783424

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  27. heather says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    We make our weeknights specials by eating together as a family.

    Reply
  28. Jessie C. says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    We make our weeknights special by having dinner and game nights together.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  29. Jessie C. says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/463879211246051330

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  30. D Schmidt says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    We try to make weeknights special by trying a new recipe, spending time together as a family and getting everyone involved in making the meal!

    Reply
  31. D Schmidt says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/464125414156140544

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  32. Rebecca Graham says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    I make a good dinner or warm up leftovers and discuss our events of the day.

    Reply
  33. Samantha Daleo says

    May 9, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    My weekdays are special because I involve my family in dinner planning so everyone is excited to sit down at eat and the stress is gone, so Mommy can relax once dinner is served and enjoy her family.

    Reply
  34. Samantha Daleo says

    May 9, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    TWEET!

    https://twitter.com/samdaleo/status/464931914529271809

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  35. Denise S says

    May 11, 2014 at 4:40 am

    The kids have nightly “TV time” where they all get to watch TV in bed with snacks after they’ve had dinner and done homework. Then I get to have some peace.

    Reply
  36. Maureen says

    May 11, 2014 at 7:48 am

    On weeknights we eat dinner together. We might be running in all sorts of directions during the day but the dinner time is special.

    Reply
  37. Natalie says

    May 11, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I tweeted under @yarbr012 https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/465586250083086336

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  38. Kiara says

    May 11, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    We make weeknights special by watching a movie while we eat.
    austma7@aol.com

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  39. HilLesha says

    May 11, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I make it extra special by playing board games with the family after dinner. 🙂

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  40. Margaret Smith says

    May 11, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    My family and I usually eat dinner together and talk about each others day.

    Reply
  41. paige chandler says

    May 11, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    We all go around the dinner table and tell the best thing that happened to us that day.

    Reply
  42. Margaret Smith says

    May 11, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/465630862126489600
    Thanks so much.

    Reply
  43. Jacob LaFountaine says

    May 11, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Make a nice snack like cookies or a quick cake

    Reply
  44. Susan Robbins says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    We don’t eat out on weeknights because they are too busy and my husband and children are always anxious to see what I’ve made to for dinner which I try to have ready when they get home and we eat early which refuels everyone to get their homework done!

    Reply
  45. Jessica says

    May 11, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    i make a meal special by useing ingredients that are fresh and in season

    Reply
  46. vera says

    May 12, 2014 at 1:47 am

    We have dinner together and go for walks after to make weeknights special. Gives us a chance to talk and spend time together without distractions.

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  47. vera says

    May 12, 2014 at 1:48 am

    https://twitter.com/VPrunn/status/465774955972411392

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  48. Kimmy Ripley says

    May 12, 2014 at 6:01 am

    In the summer we make weeknights special by taking my daughter out for ice-cream occasionally.

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  49. Sarah Hirsch says

    May 12, 2014 at 8:31 am

    we make weeknight dinners special by letting everybody have a say in the menu so we will all enjoy the meal

    Reply
  50. Debbi Wellenstein says

    May 12, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Everyone is involved in dinner preparation. We sit down as a family and discuss our day.

    Reply
  51. Terri Egelund says

    May 12, 2014 at 10:51 am

    We get together and have game night and treats.

    Reply
  52. RICHARD HICKS says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:08 am

    We make weeknight dinners special by having a surprise dinner item that we have not tried before.

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  53. RICHARD HICKS says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:08 am

    https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/465916314909818880

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  54. Michelle Weaver says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:54 am

    We share a meal together around the table with no electronics allowed.

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  55. Michelle Weaver says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

    https://twitter.com/mmweaver2513/status/465927904015048704

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  56. Kathyt says

    May 12, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Everyone gets to pick a favorite dessert once a week

    Reply
  57. Kathyt says

    May 12, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/465956132029071360

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  58. Stephanie V. says

    May 12, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Getting the kids involved in meal planning, prep, setting table and choosing the topic of the night to discuss
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  59. Anastasia says

    May 12, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    i try to make weeknights special by having the kids help cook (when they’re not busy), making something a little different (when it’s in the budget) and by just having dinner together as a family (when we can! ) 🙂

    Reply
  60. Anastasia says

    May 12, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/466034911556546560

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  61. tara pittman says

    May 12, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    I make my homemade pizza for dinner.

    Reply
  62. Lauren Olivia Wood says

    May 12, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    We make dinner and eat together and spend quality time together as a family.

    Reply
  63. joni says

    May 13, 2014 at 2:21 am

    I keep the family laughing.

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  64. joni says

    May 13, 2014 at 2:22 am

    https://twitter.com/smilekisses/status/466146406835572737

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  65. One Frugal Girl says

    May 13, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    By carving out time to spend with my son and husband.

    Reply
  66. Barbara M says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    One night during the week we all plan shop for and cook dinner!
    thank you

    Reply
  67. Barbara M says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/466691028012240896

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  68. Ashley H says

    May 15, 2014 at 5:50 am

    We eat and talk about our day.

    Reply
  69. BusyWorkingMama says

    May 16, 2014 at 6:15 am

    My special weeknights are those when I can actually get home in time to have dinner with my family. I cook up a storm on weekends, so we compile some leftovers and chat about our day.

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  70. Cynthia C says

    May 16, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    I try to make weeknights special by serving interesting foods and having conversation with the family.

    Reply
  71. Cynthia C says

    May 16, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Tweet
    https://twitter.com/clc408/status/467441404973572096

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  72. kjasus says

    May 16, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    we try to have dinner together every night

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  73. kjasus says

    May 16, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/467463986229673985

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  74. e michelle says

    May 16, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    on clear nights we take it outside and eat under the stars with a bonfire! its a chance to relax and unplug ourselves.

    Reply
  75. Robby Rob says

    May 17, 2014 at 7:44 am

    it’s always go, go, go. So once a week, we try to plan at least one dinner where we all sit down together and eat, even if it’s take-out

    Reply
  76. latanya says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:32 am

    We eat dinner together as a family.

    Reply
  77. latanya says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:33 am

    https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/467689188574248961

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  78. mickeyfan says

    May 17, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    I love it when the weather allows hubby and I to sit on the front porch and just unwind with an adult beverage. (The kids are grown, so it’s ok!)

    Reply
  79. janna johnson says

    May 18, 2014 at 12:23 am

    i rent a movie and make a nice dinner with candles. jannajanna@hotmail.com

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  80. Tamar says

    May 18, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    By watching TV with the hubby and relaxing.

    Reply
  81. Kristen says

    May 23, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    We like to plan & cook the meals together.

    Reply
  82. Kristen says

    May 23, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/469989813404180480

    Reply
  83. Lauren E. says

    May 30, 2014 at 9:27 am

    We make our weeknights special by having special blocks of time for one another inbetween dinner & showers. We can all watch a movie or garden.

    Reply
  84. Michelle H. says

    June 1, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    I am an experienced home cook and that helps me to own my weeknights.

    Reply
  85. Ashley says

    June 2, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    I make weeknights special by making sure everybody always eats dinner together during the week and trying to have one different food like a special condiment or side!

    Reply
  86. Lauren says

    June 4, 2014 at 7:49 am

    I love at-home raclette dates! They seem so fancy.

    Reply
  87. Madeline says

    June 9, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    We often take a family walk around the neighborhood.

    Reply
  88. Madeline says

    June 9, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/476185502198947840

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  89. lin says

    June 17, 2014 at 7:31 am

    We try to make weeknights special by sitting down to dinner together and playing “show and tell” about what happened in school

    Reply
  90. WHITNEY says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    By cooking with my boyfriend

    Reply
  91. WHITNEY says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/479824456596992001

    Reply
  92. kathy pease says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    I like to have the table set pretty with a nice centerpiece and candles it is relaxing

    Reply
  93. kathy pease says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/480507920518348801

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  94. Allison says

    June 22, 2014 at 7:30 am

    I make my weeknights special by making time for family time.

    Reply
  95. debbie B says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:14 am

    I enjoy coming home from work to dinner prepared in my crockpot! it makes my evening so much easier

    Reply
  96. debbie B says

    June 22, 2014 at 9:15 am

    i posted a tweet:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/480745870355230720

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  97. Elle says

    June 22, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    We make weeknights special by eating out on the deck when the weather is nice. We usually turn on a little music and chat about the day. It’s nice.

    Reply
  98. Elle says

    June 22, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/480834843316482048

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  99. Mandy says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:48 am

    I tweeted about your giveaway! https://twitter.com/aandj8804/status/481146656327356416

    Reply
  100. Mandy says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:52 am

    My week nights are special by eating a special meal with my husband every night. (Yes, every meal every night is special. My husband is an amazing cook.)

    Reply
  101. MaryAnn says

    June 23, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I let my son help me cook and set the table while my daughter plays in her high chair.

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  102. Pam H. says

    June 23, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I make week nights special by making sure we sit down as a family for dinner.

    Reply
  103. Pam H. says

    June 23, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    https://twitter.com/H3artonF1r3/status/481179888175435776

    Reply
  104. jenn giannetto says

    June 23, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    i like to make weeknights special by preparing a small treat for after dinner, especially when i get a good report from school. even a small treat can be special like a single scoop of ice cream with sprinkles

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  105. jenn giannetto says

    June 23, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    i tweeted https://twitter.com/ohhhfire/status/481191361278795777

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  106. Dawn Monroe says

    June 23, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    When our grandkids come over we let them pick what they want for dinner and help out. It’s usually tacos so we make a taco bar.

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  107. janetfaye says

    June 23, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    I make weeknights special by making food that my family enjoys and having good family conversations.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  108. Emily A. says

    June 23, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    My husband makes special ice cream treats with marshmallows and sprinkles and chocolate chips and surprises my son. We also sing songs together at bedtime.

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  109. Emily A. says

    June 23, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I tweeted here. https://twitter.com/jonboyandemmy/status/481231895943213056

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  110. Sunnie says

    June 23, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    I like to monthly menu plan, I like to make new meals.

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  111. Connie Tucker says

    June 23, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    Trying a new recipe

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  112. Luna S says

    June 23, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    We try to make the weeknights special by either cooking together, doing a craft, reading a book or just spending a little time together before we go to bed.

    Reply
  113. Britnee says

    June 23, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    We have weekly pizza night. We each make a personal pizza with all our favorite toppings while singing and dancing to music in the back ground. Everyone looks forward to it each week.

    Reply
  114. Sarah Cool says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:03 am

    I like to spend as much quality time together, meaning no tv or electronics. I like to spend one on one time with each kid and my hubby so everyone gets my full attention.

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  115. Sarah Cool says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:05 am

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/sarahbeara6/status/481332116089618432

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  116. Ally says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:39 am

    We make weeknights special by setting aside some time together for us, sans TV or other interruptions. We also sit down for dinner nearly every night together.

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  117. megan n says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:06 am

    All of my children LOVE to help in the kitchen. My mothers was never a big cook, most of my meals as a kid were from the microwave. So me and my kids learn new things in the kitchen together all the time. They love helping to cut, mix, measure and pour. And I love how much they are learning and having fun in the process.

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  118. megan n says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:10 am

    https://twitter.com/mnoll0001/status/481423962740518912

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  119. Sandra says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:54 am

    We have dinners together and go on walks together!

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  120. Sandra says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:56 am

    https://twitter.com/SDStephenson/status/481450656620765184

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  121. Samantha Plotkin says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:27 am

    We make weeknights special with a family walk after work, before dinner. The fresh air and exercise makes even the simplest meal taste amazing!

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  122. Melissa L. says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:34 am

    We make them special by playing games together, or other activities. It is a great time to spend time together, and bond. We just like to have fun together as a family.

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  123. jennifer says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:22 am

    We always eat together and discuss highlights of our day!

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  124. SUMMER BARTLETT says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:30 am

    We make our weekdays special by snuggling up and watching a movie, TV show or reading books.

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  125. Kristina says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:56 am

    My family does a weekly game night. We get together, usually on Sunday, have dinner and play games. On regular week nights we just make sure technology gets put away for the hour or so it takes to eat dinner. 🙂 So fun.

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  126. Kristina says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:59 am

    https://twitter.com/KristiCarl27/status/481496574258724867

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  127. Linda G. says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:07 am

    I make our week nights special by planning my menu ahead and that night I can cook a home made meal that we all can enjoy together

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  128. Tabitha says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:24 am

    i cook big meals on the weekends.
    so weeknights are super easy,fast meals.
    family dinner is a must!

    Reply
  129. Colleen M says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:28 am

    https://twitter.com/colleen_chickie/status/481503698657767424

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  130. Colleen M says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:29 am

    I cook food for my mom after her 10 hour work shift.

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  131. Sharlene says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    We make meals special by planning and cooking together.

    Reply
  132. Heather says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Having teens, we let them cook 1-2 meals a week. We always pray together in the kitchen before a meal. We always eat together, whether at the table, in the living room floor, or on the deck outside. Each week while I’m meal planning, I let everyone have a vote. We cook together as a family.

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  133. Heather says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    https://twitter.com/joyfulchallenge/status/481525800068325376

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  134. erica best says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    I try to make new things

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  135. erica best says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/481522157034299393

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  136. sharon f says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I make weeknights special by sitting down together for the meal.

    Reply
  137. Mia Hicks says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    https://twitter.com/MamaHicks8988/status/481532974328856576

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  138. Abby says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    We make our weeknights special with the little things: one night we’ll use cloth napkins, another night we’ll use the “fancy” glasses, another night we might make a meal entirely of fun finger foods.

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  139. Neiddy says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    We make weeknights special by cooking a new/different meal everyday of the week. We cook and prepare everything together as a family and after eating and talking we vote if it is a make again recipe or not.

    Reply
  140. Neiddy says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    shared on twitter -https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/481567097428787202

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  141. Kelli Taylor says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    We make week nights special by sharing a meal.

    Reply
  142. Hope L says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    We try to make weeknights special by adding variety. Whether it’s trying a new recipe for dinner, having a special dessert, or playing games together. Variety makes it fun!

    Reply
  143. Becky VanGinkel says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    My Tweet about this sweepstakes: https://twitter.com/bearyfunscrap/status/481628336251088896

    babydjs_mom@yahoo.com

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  144. Becky VanGinkel says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    To make weeknights special I always let my older 2 pick at least one dinner each week… when our youngest (who is 15 months) is older, she will be allowed to pick also! Plus, I always try to make meals that my kids can add toppings to so that they feel like they are choosing their own food.. things like tacos, or tomato soup with different toppings, ect. !!

    babydjs_mom@yahoo.com

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  145. Tammy Woodall says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    My family has dinner as many weeknights as possible.

    Reply
  146. Andrea says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    We try to make things fun by turning on music while cleaning up, eating dinner together and set aside one night a week to play or do something together as a family.

    Reply
  147. jaclyn dryden says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    I try to make everyday special, but during the week I put a bit more effort into it. I always make sure that we eat together and prep our meals once a week together. Then we walk with the dogs, while we chat about our day. Enjoy every day! Life is so special.

    Reply
  148. Elizabeth says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    We eat dinner together every night, whether it’s a week night or a weekend. Fridays are pizza day, always exciting around here! 🙂

    Reply
  149. Rhea Chladek says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    A weeknight meal always becomes special when my daughter cooks something for the family! She does a great job at making delicious and beautiful dishes!

    Reply
  150. Shawn says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:42 am

    We always try to spend time as a family every night if we can. Eating dinner together is most important for us so we can touch base and talk about our day.

    shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  151. domestic diva says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:05 am

    I make weeknights special by making family meals so we all sit down together

    Reply
  152. april yedinak says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:20 am

    I make weeknights special by talking the kids to the park after dinner for some fun and fresh air.

    Reply
  153. Danalee Davis says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:44 am

    We make our weeknights special by talking and spending time together.

    Reply
  154. Casie K. says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:52 am

    We all pitch in and do something to make the dinner together and afterwards, we all share in the cleaning up. We end up spending more time together and it makes dinner a lot more fun!

    Reply
  155. shaunie says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Celebrate with cake or something we do not eat during the week.

    Reply
  156. shaunie says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    tweeted -https://twitter.com/sandyhills25/status/481913849084252160

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  157. Stephanie Gossett says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    We watch a movie on T.V. every night with our little girls 🙂 We love spending time with them.

    Reply
  158. Jenny Ham says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:53 am

    Popcorn or Pizza and Movie night is what we do on the weekends.

    Reply
  159. Jenny Ham says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:56 am

    Tweeted it – https://twitter.com/hamjenny/status/482069455489359872

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  160. sheila ressel says

    June 26, 2014 at 6:33 am

    We make weeknights special by cooking together and then renting a movie to watch as a family.

    Reply
  161. sheila ressel says

    June 26, 2014 at 6:35 am

    tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/slr8/status/482155163504091136

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  162. betsy says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:20 am

    we make weeknights special by having dinner together and talking about our days

    Reply
  163. betsy says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:21 am

    tweet: https://twitter.com/betsy5454/status/482196841518211074

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  164. kelly tillotson says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    we make weeknights special in our home because every monday evening is a designated family time, and our kids each help me pick and plan one meal a week, so they are involved and we are all together. family is forever and most important!
    thank you!
    *kelly
    kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com

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  165. kelly tillotson says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    tweet!
    https://twitter.com/gimmiegiveaways/status/482238039268143104
    *kelly
    kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com

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  166. Rachelle Anderson says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    We make weeknights special by eating dinner together at the table every night.

    Reply
  167. Rachelle Anderson says

    June 26, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    https://twitter.com/chelle493/status/482250466303041536

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  168. Douglas Houston says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    We like to put on mood music to go with our cuisine du jour.

    Reply
  169. Douglas Houston says

    June 26, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    https://twitter.com/ddx155/status/482257929392115712

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  170. Lianne says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    I wear my baby in a wrap carrier and make a fresh, homemade dinner for me and my husband! The time spent together (and not on our computers or phones) is so special! 🙂

    Reply
  171. Lianne says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/LianneAndEric/status/482274645614538752

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  172. Rhonda G says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I make weeknights special by getting everyone involved. We take turns deciding what we will have and all pitch in to prepare it.

    Reply
  173. Rhonda G says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/trrg12/status/482280427797753857

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  174. Katy M says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    https://twitter.com/kaheys/status/482292649693421568

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  175. Marija says

    June 26, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    We make an effort to do something fun, like go on a bike ride or play music together, lest we get sucked into watching bad TV!

    Reply
  176. heather says

    June 26, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    We have dinner together and then spend time together outside or watch a movie together.

    Reply
  177. leslie roberts says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Our weeknights are special because my 13 and 14 year old daughters make dinner almost every night and me and dad clean the table and do the dishes

    Reply
  178. jen says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    We make sure to eat together and talk about our days.

    Reply
  179. Kate F. says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    I turn on music and light some candles.

    Reply
  180. Daiva says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:35 am

    We try to get kids involved in cooking and table set up and we eat together

    Reply
  181. Daiva says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:36 am

    https://twitter.com/poniabaum/status/482563011538735104

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  182. Lisa V. says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I try to make week nights special by cooking up something different.

    Reply
  183. Kelly Kimmell says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    We sit down at the dinner table together and talk to each other about our day.

    Reply
  184. Kristin Goodson says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Always have dessert at the end of the night to make it special!

    Reply
  185. Sarah Sparks says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    We like to cook together.

    Reply
  186. Sarah Sparks says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    https://twitter.com/sarahsparks79/status/482673665142976512

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  187. June Lisle says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    My husband and I make our weekend meaningful by getting our Sunday breakfast burritos and spending time together.

    Reply
  188. June Lisle says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Here is a link to my tweet https://twitter.com/Battle_Cry87/status/482696671067795456

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  189. Kristie D. says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    We make weeknights special by eating together and all helping with the dishes. It ‘s a good time for conversation. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

    Reply
  190. Kristie D. says

    June 27, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/482718223649865728

    kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

    Reply
  191. Wanda McHenry says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I make weeknights special by always having a good meal that my husband enjoys since he works so hard.

    Reply
  192. Wanda McHenry says

    June 27, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/482741110381346816

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  193. ellen beck says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    We make mealtimes special because we have a rule that everyone eats together (well except maybe lunch) it gives us time to sit down, wind down and talk to one another.

    Reply
  194. ellen beck says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    https://twitter.com/tannawings/status/482779209220108288

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  195. Cheryl says

    June 28, 2014 at 4:22 am

    We love to cook as a family throughout the week, but always save our favorite meals for the weekend: like homemade pizza. Then we pair it with a good show we have recorded during the week.

    Reply
  196. Wendy Pesce says

    June 28, 2014 at 4:50 am

    Try to do something as a family each weekend

    Reply
  197. Wendy Pesce says

    June 28, 2014 at 4:52 am

    https://twitter.com/SavingWithWendy/status/482853755583737856

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  198. Jammie says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:10 am

    We make out weeknights special by talking about your day, no matter how good or bad, it helps us stay connected by just talking. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  199. Jammie says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:11 am

    tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/482918681190883328 sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  200. Sue Barney says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:06 am

    I make week nights special by preparing each family members favorites for dinner and making sure I spend some quality time with my family everyday!

    Reply
  201. Seth says

    June 28, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    My wife and I plan date nights during the week.

    Reply
  202. Diane Baum says

    June 28, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    We make it special by having theme night dinner-Monday is kids cook, Tuesday is try a new food….

    Reply
  203. Daniel M says

    June 28, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    one night a week the kids can pick the dessert

    Reply
  204. tara pittman says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    we always sit down together at meal times. even when it is fend for yourself night.

    Reply
  205. tara pittman says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    https://twitter.com/kj20082006/status/483091749921759232

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  206. Melissa M says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    We make them special by “unplugging” and enjoying time as a family.

    Reply
  207. Melissa M says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    https://twitter.com/618mom23boys/status/483103703251968000

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  208. Tabathia B says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    We eat dinner together a few nights a week and sit through the girls knock, knock jokes

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  209. Tabathia B says

    June 28, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/483110471872954368

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  210. Margie says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    I make weeknights special by planning meals in advance and having dinner ready on time… more time for family when I’m not scrambling in the kitchen.

    Reply
  211. Margie says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/483113707103588352

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  212. Mary Beth Elderton says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:20 am

    We like to sit down together for dinner and conversation. There are things even the little ones can to to help 🙂

    Reply
  213. Mary Beth Elderton says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:21 am

    https://twitter.com/mbm218/status/483223728307073024

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  214. Kat Meller says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:36 am

    Weeknight meals are always difficult with both parents working and sports and other activities and homework but I think, depending on the number of children you have, give each child “their day” to elaborate about what happened in their day it would help them shine or get over difficulties.
    I would allow each of my kids to say something that happened that day in a “few” words. Then the “star of the day” got to elaborate / share with everyone. You got to hear in short burst what happened to everyone so if you needed to you could talk to each child separately, but each day one of your kids got the “help” of airing what bothered them that day or “shine” on about things that happened too.

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  215. Kat Meller says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:42 am

    my tweet found here
    https://twitter.com/Kat1126/status/483243808369672194

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  216. Teresa Thompson says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:51 am

    We have dinner as a family and talk about our day.

    Reply
  217. Taryn T. says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:01 am

    We make weeknights special by spending time together after dinner- maybe for a short television show, board game, or a lounge in the hot tub.

    Reply
  218. Natalie says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:17 am

    We setup dinner then we go around and everyone tells their best and not so best part of their day

    Reply
  219. piwimama says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:32 am

    I try to cook everyones fav. foods

    Reply
  220. Jenn M says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:04 am

    We have a family game night each week, always have family meals. Kids love to help in the kitchen.

    Reply
  221. Jenn M says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:06 am

    We have a family game night each week, always have family meals. Kids love to help in the kitchen, the are learning recipes, ingredients, & measurements.

    Reply
  222. Gina says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I always involve them either in cooking or the decision making of dinner!

    Reply
  223. Shauntea Crutcher says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I make my weeknights special by making sure I prepare a healthy meal for my family.

    Reply
  224. Shannon says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    We make it special by eating together as a family every night! Then we all go out and play outside!

    Reply
  225. Shannon says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    https://twitter.com/Shiebs24/status/483337968875098112

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  226. Lenora D says

    June 29, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I hate Wheel of Fortune, but I let the kids watch before dinner.

    Reply
  227. Bruce says

    June 29, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Cook a favorite meal

    Reply
  228. Meg says

    June 29, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    We eat dinner together every night!

    Reply
  229. wen budro says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    On the week nights, we eat a homemade meal together and talk about our day.

    Reply
  230. wen budro says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/wendybudrow/status/483355435013902336

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  231. Leigh Anne Borders says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    We enjoy family movie nights and game nights together on the weekends.

    Reply
  232. Leigh Anne Borders says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    https://twitter.com/laborders2000/status/483356522567983104

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  233. Cheryl B. says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    We make weeknights specials by sitting down at the table with no radio, no TV etc and we talk about our day and plan for the next.

    Reply
  234. Cheryl B. says

    June 29, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    https://twitter.com/arress83/status/483368333249904640

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  235. mariem says

    June 29, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    we all at together and everyone helps with dinner.

    Reply
  236. Leela says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    We have a homemade meal together.

    Reply
  237. Corey Olomon says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    We make it special by eating as a family.

    Reply
  238. Corey Olomon says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I tweeted at: https://twitter.com/CoreyOlomonWA/status/483392076684345344

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  239. Matthew P says

    June 29, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    We make weeknights special by eating together and then spending time afterwards playing board/card games or watching TV/movies.

    Reply
  240. Margot C says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I’m big on participation in the kitchen too. Pizza is a maximum participation food (with my home made whole wheat dough) and makes for a fun weeknight.

    Reply
  241. Margot C says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    and a tweet: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/483402784385937408

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  242. Cori Westphal says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Since our weekends are always so busy, I try to make sure weeknights are family dinner nights!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  243. Cori Westphal says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/483404461268668417

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  244. Juanita A May says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    https://twitter.com/juanitamay67/status/483404688331907072

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  245. Juanita A May says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Weeknights are special because we all cook and eat together, and then clean up together!

    Reply
  246. Sarah L says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Breakfast for dinner is my go to weeknight meal.
    I’d love to have the GE Appliances Gas Double Range Oven and the dishwasher to make cooking and cleaning up that much better.

    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  247. Sarah L says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    https://twitter.com/slehan/status/483407345800577024

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  248. brittani adams says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/mommykarma88/status/483409778992238592

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  249. Fiona N says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    We make weeknights special by cooking traditional food, eating and playing Bingo together if we still have time!!
    Thank You!

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  250. Claire says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    We sometimes go out & see a movie 😀

    Reply
  251. Fiona N says

    June 29, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/carabao62/status/483412534113083393
    Thank You for the chance!

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  252. Anna Pry says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    its special when we make meals and dessert from scratch together pryfamily5@gmail.com

    Reply
  253. Anna Pry says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    i tweeted https://twitter.com/thepryfamily5/status/483388902896439297 pryfamily5@gmail.com

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  254. Sara McConville says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    I make weeknights special by making sure we always fit time in to spend together.

    Reply
  255. Sara McConville says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    https://twitter.com/SaraMcconville1/status/483418019754823680

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  256. Aimee Webber says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I make meal times special by making family favorite recipes and letting th kids choose what they want to eat each night

    Reply
  257. Aimee Webber says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    https://twitter.com/belmontgirl92/status/483419296547106817

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  258. Alison Matalanis says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    We make weeknight meals special by trying to make foods that both the kids and the parents like!

    Reply
  259. Alison Matalanis says

    June 29, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I tweeted https://twitter.com/AMatalanis/status/483427364055941120

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  260. tina reynolds says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    We make/ have dinner together and then talk about the day we have had.

    Reply
  261. tina reynolds says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/483432027795251200

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  262. Kerry says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    We like to share what happened to each of us during the day over dinner each night.

    Reply
  263. Birdiebee says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    I make a lot of freezer meals that have been requested by the family. As the week starts, each family member gets to choose a freezer meal of their choice for their given night. They also get to choose a dessert of their choice during the same meal. It makes it special for each person on their night.

    Reply
  264. Birdiebee says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    I tweeted.

    https://twitter.com/birdiebee52/status/483432826181013505

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  265. Kerry says

    June 29, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/483436359864971265

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  266. Crystal F says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    We try to make them special by eating together and talking. It’s fun for us to be together! Thank you!

    Reply
  267. Kasey H. says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    We go out to eat or stay home and watch tv together to make weeknights special.

    Reply
  268. Kasey H. says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    https://twitter.com/KHlovemakeup15/status/483450043970510849

    Reply
  269. Annette H says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    We make our weeknights special by sitting down together at the dinner table each night, and talk about our days. https://twitter.com/ahytts/status/483453656558481408

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  270. kathy dalton says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    even though I work 12-9 schedule at work, i still make quality time wih my family a priority

    Reply
  271. kathy dalton says

    June 29, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    tweet https://twitter.com/lilmonkey1959/status/483458749621743616

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  272. Sue Hull says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Dinner and story time together is always great! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  273. Sue Hull says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/tigers3450/status/483460616263184385

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  274. Seyma Shabbir says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    i make my weeknights special by cooking something the kids can help me make. We also play kinect and board games.

    Reply
  275. Deb K says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I try to make week nights special by letting the grandchildren pick their own choice of meal when they are here.

    Reply
  276. Betty C says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Each child has one night a week to choose the menu and help prepare it.

    Reply
  277. Betty C says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/483497692048277504

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  278. Deb K says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    Tweet!~

    https://twitter.com/Deb55106/status/483499045252378624

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  279. Mary M. says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:43 am

    My weekends are special because I take time to sit in my recliner and relax.

    Reply
  280. Victoria R. says

    June 30, 2014 at 5:10 am

    You hit the nail on the head with this post – especially with the TALKING! We all get so busy that we forget to talk and listen to each other – that’s what makes weeknights so speical! Each other!

    Reply
  281. Victoria R. says

    June 30, 2014 at 5:12 am

    Tweeted~!

    https://twitter.com/gildedaged/status/483583582284152832

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  282. April V. says

    June 30, 2014 at 6:36 am

    I have a set routine for when I come home from work and since everyone else is usually already at home, I often get surprised with a full, home cooked meal waiting for me! Terrific surprise!

    Reply
  283. amanda whiltey says

    June 30, 2014 at 6:41 am

    i make the weeknights special by making my family a nice home cooked meal and us sitting down together.

    Reply
  284. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:13 am

    we listen to music during dinner

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  285. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:13 am

    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/483614126145425408

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  286. Mihaela Day says

    June 30, 2014 at 8:23 am

    i make weeknight dinners special by involving everybody in the family to be a part of creating a special night 🙂

    Reply
  287. Jessica says

    June 30, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Going for walks around the neighborhood with my husband, watching movies, making good food for dinner.

    Reply
  288. Mary Cloud says

    June 30, 2014 at 8:59 am

    By cooking something we all enjoy plus a fun dessert to top it off

    Reply
  289. Buddy Garrett says

    June 30, 2014 at 9:13 am

    We enjoy special dinners together.

    Reply
  290. Lee says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:00 am

    we make weeknights special by having dinner together,

    Reply
  291. Francine Anchondo says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:27 am

    My kids help me make dinner at least one night a week or more and we talk about our day.

    Reply
  292. Carolyn Daley says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    We make some weeknights special by baking a dessert like fresh chocolate chip cookies or brownies.

    Reply
  293. Thomas Murphy says

    June 30, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I make my weeknights special by making dessert.

    Reply
  294. Thomas Murphy says

    June 30, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/483714501821227010

    Reply
  295. Janice Cooper says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    We make weeknights special by eating together, having fun foods and listening to good music

    Reply
  296. Janice Cooper says

    June 30, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/483719236901023745

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  297. Ellie W says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    I try to fix a nice family dinner on weeknights and get the whole family to sit down together.

    Reply
  298. Ellie W says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/483732374673305600

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  299. Rosanne says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    Even just lighting one candle on the dinner table and music in the background seems to make the meal so much more enjoyable

    Reply
  300. Rosanne says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rosannepm/status/483741262265065472

    Reply
  301. CharityS says

    June 30, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    With simple, classic, and fun recipes.

    Reply
  302. Eugenie says

    June 30, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    it’s special if we can cook and eat together.

    Reply
  303. Christine Holliday says

    June 30, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    I work most weekdays so during the week nights and weekends is when I get to spend time with my family and we do so many things, play together, laugh together, walk together, ride bikes together.. Whatever we feel like together.

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