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5 Tips for a Stress-Free Fall Season SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 / ADINA BAILEY / 
Earlier this summer, I was taking a meal to a new widower. I didn't know him well, but I knew his wife and wanted to show my love for her by caring for her husband. In this situation the loss was very recent, so I wanted to bring everything ready-to-eat with as few instructions as possible.
I put the main parts of the meal in take-out containers, so they would stay warm and could be easily stored. I also added some soup with cheese and crackers for lunch the next day. I labeled everything with Post-it notes and included a sympathy note. He was so appreciative! At the end of his meal schedule, I decided to take one more meal because I knew how grateful he was for the weekly meals.
There are times in life when simplicity and clear instructions help more than others. This time of the year is one of them! There are so many changes and additions to our schedules with a few holidays thrown in, so being efficient matters.
 You are going to encounter many situations where taking a meal would be kind or you're asked to coordinate food for a gathering. Even if your time is tight, we have you covered on both fronts with Take Them a Meal and Perfect Potluck:
1. Fastest Way to Create a Meal Schedule
Take Them A Meal is the fastest way to coordinate meals for a friend! If you encounter a need, you can set up and send out a meal schedule in less than 5 minutes. You can also easily link the meal schedule to an existing Go Fund Me page.
2. Easy, Tested Recipes at Your Fingertips
If you're invited to participate in a meal schedule, check out our Quick and Easy recipe section. The chicken tacos are a favorite of mine.
3. Healthy, Delicious Shipped Meals
If you prefer to have us send a meal for you, we have so many delicious options! Honey Lemon Chicken is our best seller along with our Good 'Ol Chicken Noodle Soup.
4. Perfect Potlucks
Use our other site, Perfect Potluck to plan all of your fall and holiday gatherings in less than 5 minutes. Everyone knows what to bring and you watch it come together!
5. Engage with Us
Find us on Instagram and Facebook for daily inspiration and seasonal ideas. Nadia curates incredible content for us! Check out these Caramel Apple Goodie Bags and her viral Cheese and Cracker Pumpkin Pie Slices.
Thank you for creating your website. It was one of the easiest and most intuitive sites I've ever used. I will most definitely recommend it to anyone I hear who needs this amazing service. -Sandra
Our hope is that Take Them A Meal and Perfect Potluck continue to be effective tools to support you as you care for each other and gather together!
Warmly,
Adina
P.S. It's not too late to join in our Cookbook Club for September/October. We'll be trying recipes together from The Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook by Phyllis Pellman Good.
 #1: Looking for a fun fall treat to include with a meal? These little pumpkin pop tarts are easy to make, and a sweet treat everyone can enjoy.
Don't have Instagram? Click here for the recipe!
#2: Football season is here and if you're a parent that signed up to bring snacks, consider making these adorable snack bags for the kiddos!
#3: There's no escaping the flu and cold season, so why not bring a sick friend a gift basket filled with all the flu-fighting goodies? Include soothing teas, honey, lemon, tissues, nasal spray, Vitamin C, or cough drops.
#4: Not only does this Pumpkin Fluff Dip look amazing, but it also tastes fantastic! It's an easy dessert you can make and send with a meal. The dip is good in the fridge for at least five days so that the recipient can enjoy it throughout the week!
Don't have Instagram? Click here for the recipe!
#5: You can brighten someone's day by making the containers that you use to deliver your food attractive. Here are some of our favorite ways to make your packaging pretty from Pinterest!
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