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PROVIDE A MEAL
Friends and family often send versatile casseroles like lasagna after the new baby is home . Try thinking outside the 13x9 pan . Why not bring the family the fixings for breakfast and lunch rather than just dinner ?. Stock the freezer with easy , ready to make items like pizza , pasta dishes , soups and crock pot meals . Then the family can pull something out of the freezer when they are not up for cooking . Crunched for time or don ’ t feel like making an extra meal ? Bring the family their favorite take out or send a gift card .
SET UP A TRAIN
When one meal just doesn ’ t cover it , set up a meal train using websites like www . signupgenius . com or www . takethemameal . com . Discuss with the family the most convenient dates and times to deliver meals and solicit friends to fill all the open spots . Social media is a great place to recruit people you might not think to ask .
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