"Right now, there's probably about six different things that they could grab from," Laielli said. They can pick out soup, green curry, or chicken teriyaki, all homemade. If their kids want to pack soup or chicken and rice for school, the meal usually thaws by lunchtime and they can microwave it for a few minutes.
Freezer-prepping not only gives his family more flexibility on when or what they eat but also saves Laielli money and time to pursue hobbies - a luxury for a busy parent.
Their routine transformed when Laielli devised a new system, making even bigger batches of food and freezing them instead. "They have activities virtually every single night," Laielli, 34, told Business Insider.
For many parents, cooking for their family often involves some form of meal-prepping - making multiple portions of lunches and dinners for the week. It comes with some challenges.
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