We are still in the "no extracurricular events" stage with our seven littles, so we are home most evenings right now. We need it this way so that we can keep everyone stable and more emotionally regulated. The only regular "outside" thing we are doing right now is taking Brayden, Kiya, and Keith to help with a weekly community food distribution, which helps them learn to serve others and think outside themselves. This is worth the effort it takes! 

 

In a few years, I know we'll have more full schedules in the evenings. I remember how crazy those nights were and how hard it was to figure out how to feed everyone. So if that's the stage you're in right now, or if you're mostly home but still need easy meal ideas (yes, please), here's what I just put together: