Save yourself from unnecessary stress by planning meals ahead of time
“Going
back to school” is different this year as many schools shift to distance
learning due to the pandemic. In addition to other responsibilities, most parents
now need to take on their kids’ schooling and ensure that they really
understand their online lessons.
If
you’re already working from home, you may be thinking that you just don’t have
enough time for your job, household chores, and helping your kids with school.
Before you get overwhelmed, Solane, the leading supplier of LPG in the country,
is here to offer some kitchen tips to make your new arrangement at home easier.
Set
a schedule. Preparing a meal, on top
of everything else that needs to get done, can be time consuming. Make sure you
have a daily schedule that includes the time you will allot for cooking, uninterrupted
work, your kids' school hours, as well as your break time and meal times. Once
you have your schedule, do your best to stick to it so you can manage your time
better.
Plan
meals in advance.
Save yourself from unnecessary stress by planning the meals you will cook for
the family ahead of time. By doing this, you get to save some time by getting
all the ingredients you need at the grocery in one trip during quarantine. Just
make sure to plan a variety of dishes that are easy to prepare, flavorful, and nutritious.
Get
the kids involved. If
your kids aren’t too busy, you can ask them to help with some simple tasks in
the kitchen like rinsing the vegetables or mixing ingredients. This can also be
an opportunity to teach them about kitchen safety when it comes to things like
peeling and chopping vegetables to avoid accidents. A few minutes before your
meal, ask your kids to help by setting up the table. After eating, they can
also help clear the table and put the dirty dishes in the sink. Not only will
this help you, but this will also teach your kids responsibility and discipline.
Do
the chores immediately. Try
to get the chores done right away. Small stressors, like unfinished kitchen
chores, only add up and affect your overall well-being. If tasks are left
undone, you may feel more stressed, especially while working or tutoring your
kids. Start small. After eating, you can
wash your kitchen tools and tableware, wipe the counters, and throw out the
trash immediately. If you don’t feel up to it, don’t think of it as, “I need to
clean the kitchen.” Instead, look at it this way: Do you want a clean kitchen?
Then, get cleaning.
Invest
in the right kitchen equipment. Invest
in kitchen tools that can help you save time and cook faster, such as
convection ovens, food processors, and instant pots. Also consider kitchen appliances
that don’t need too much attention while cooking, like slow cookers. Just put
your ingredients in them and they will take care of the cooking process. This
will give you more time to focus on your work and kids’ lessons. In addition,
opt for an LPG brand that is made for fast and safe cooking, like Solane. With
the help of Solane, you can easily prepare your meals without the hassle or any
worries.
For
more information, visit www.solane.com.ph or follow @solane.ph on Facebook.
