I know, I know – you’re probably thinking “It’s summer! Who wants to think about meal planning? I’m just trying to soak up some of the sunshine and take a breath before the calendar fills up again!”

But (and I truly hate to be a downer here) this slower, more carefree moment in the year is actually the perfect time to dedicate a little brain space to family dinners. I’m not saying you should spend the summer making meal plans and bookmarking recipes for those September evenings when you’ll be scrambling to get the kids to sports practice. I’m just saying it’s a good time to casually get some resources ready for when you need them.

And that’s where this 10 question quiz comes in! It’s perfect for summer vibes – you can take it while you’re hanging out by the pool or catching a little backyard sun – and it will tell you not only what kind of meal planner you are, but what resources might actually work with you, not against you. In other words, if you’re not a naturally organized meal planner, we’re not going to try to make you into one! But we might have some other tricks and tips that will make dinner easier for you…when you’re ready.

So. Are you a Tried-and-True Planner? An Adventurous Organizer? A Striver? Or do you live more In the Moment? Take the quiz to find out, and save the recommended resources for when you’re ready to face the end-of-summer reality check.

Take the Quiz Now!

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Food

Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? Check out these ice cream inspirations to add a little frozen flair to your family meals this month!

Rainbow Crunch Challah Ice Cream Sandwiches

Dance Party Ice Cream in a Bag

Berry and Chocolate “Ice Cream” Sandwiches

Rice Cream Pie

Fun

And why not take that ice cream on the go? After all, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick just made our “Walking Dessert” concept cool again!

Walking Dessert

Conversation

These lazy days of summer are a great time to linger over dinner conversation. Whether it’s just you and the family or you’re gathering with friends, try these conversation starters to share your stories with one another.