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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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