If you’ve tackled the question of, ‘What’s for dinner?’ you might still have one big dilemma, ‘When’s dinner?’ Family meals are not easy to squeeze into today’s busy family calendar. We have long work hours, long commutes, kids going in multiple extracurricular directions, and if there’s room, we might grab a date night or enjoy…
Category: Family Dinner
Grace, an Opportunity for Gratefulness
When I was little we said grace ‘jingles’ before our meals like, “God is great, God is good let us thank him for our food.” Today, my husband usually says an impromptu grace and, in our family, we like to hold hands. I love the habit we have and how it draws us together as a family,…
Plan a Dinnertime Family Vacation
Take your family on a dinnertime vacation without leaving your home by serving Italian, Brazilian, or Mexican inspired dishes this month. Make it even more exciting by putting together a themed activity for your kids that goes with each locale. For an Italian feast, try our Italian Stuffed Shells with a Caprese salad, Polenta or…
FREE Gift with Family Pizza Night is something to talk about…
Don’t you hate those one-word answers from teens when you’re really trying, and perhaps fumbling to start a conversation? If you ask them, “Did you have a nice day?” and you feel lucky to get one word, “Yes.” or “No.” Well, you’re not alone. It sounds like you have a perfectly normal teenager. But connecting is important and sometimes…
Our New Year’s Resolution
Cherish each day. Each moment. Each family dinner. Great family dinners aren’t about how fancy they look. The real power is in how they make your family feel. Loved. Cared for. Dream Dinners helps you cherish those you care about. So savor the moments with these 4-simple resolutions for a truly happy new year! Slow…
Host a Taste of America Party!
Dream Dinners July menu is themed “Taste of America”! You can throw your own Taste of America dinner party using your choice of a menu item for that states theme dinner or… make 3 dinners for the “Tour”. Once the family is around the table, some dinner conversation starters can be facts about the states…
Friday Night is Pizza Night
Family Pizza Fun Night! Deep dish Chicago; thin crust New York; stone baked; meat lovers, vegetarian, cheese only - Pizza tailor made by you, for you. Making Dream Dinners pizza at home may seem daunting, but it’s actually just simple fun the whole family can participate in.
Family Conversation Starters For Around the Dinner Table (and Elsewhere)
If your family is like ours, you may work hard to create a family dinner time routine, or other family activity (“forced family fun” as our oldest calls it), and then realize that you are not sure what to talk about.
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The Hour That Matters Most just hit #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list! Don’t have a copy? Order now. We know your family will enjoy it. Also makes for a great high value gift this season.
The Hour That Matters Most
Our highly anticipated book, “The Hour That Matters Most” is available now. This books shows you how to nourish and nurture your family through regular meal times by providing everything you need to help make the most of your dinnertime hour.
Mom’s Secret Weapon Moves in to Wicker Park!
This New Year, many Chicago families no doubt resolved to eat better, spend more time together, save money AND get organized. One local entrepreneurial couple aims to help Chicago residents reach every single one of these goals with the opening of Dream Dinners on Feb. 10…
Be a Family Day STAR!
Find a Dream Dinners location near you and sign-up to assemble a months worth of meals. Making the commitment of 3 nights a week to have dinner with your family fun and easy.