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  Here are a few easy and practical dinner suggestions: INVENTORY YOUR FRIDGE AND PANTRY Before you start preparing a meal plan: Make a complete list of everything you have in your kitchen. Make a physical inventory of everything you have in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. Remember that you don't need to take inventory of your kitchen necessities because you know you'll always have them on hand. It would be best to start with the foods in your refrigerator because they are perishable and will go bad first. If you come across anything close to expiring, make sure to include it in your dinner plans. For example, if you have chicken that will expire on Tuesday, look for Monday meal ideas that include chicken. TEACH KIDS HOW TO MAKE A MEAL PLANNING GUIDE There's no better way to get kids interested in meal planning than to involve them in the process. Sit down with your children, ages 2 to 18, and let them help you choose recipes for the week. We've all had the frus...