This post is sponsored by SC Johnson. All comments and opinions are my own.

I love this time of year and I hate it at the same time. I love the fact that I get some free time each day. BUT…the new school year means that I have to get used to a hectic schedule.

This year is a little insane with the boys at two different schools, it just adds another level of craziness to my day. Besides school, we also have after school sports that suck up a good chunk of the day. Some days my boys leave the house at 7:30 and then don’t get home until well after 5 pm.

By that time we are all tired and HUNGRY! The last thing any of us want is to wait another hour for dinner. Luckily, I plan ahead and prep meals so that I can have dinner on the table fast.

I like to do a combination of prep and freezer meals to simplify on a busy night and help keep my sanity.

With freezer meals, complete meals are made ahead of time or partially prepped and frozen so that dinner can be prepared quickly. It offers a convenient and economical way to feed your family, especially on a busy night!

It’s really not hard to get started. The easiest way to begin is to simply double a meal. Serve one and freeze the other for later. The key is just being prepared. Make sure you have enough ingredients and a good supply of Ziploc^® brand Freezer bags and you are ready to go.

When you freeze your meal, be sure that you label it with all the pertinent information. I like to write the meal name, date it was prepared as well as basic cooking directions. The name and the date help me keep everything tidy in my freezer. You know things can start looking all the same once frozen. The basic cooking directions are great just in case you need a little help from a family member or neighbor in a pinch.

Of course you can also prep meals and store them in the fridge. Why not double the meat you cook for Taco Tuesday and use half for your meal and put the other half in a Ziploc^® brand storage bag or container and then use it later in the week to throw together some enchiladas. That way half the work is already done!

Now is the perfect time to get all the supplies you need to help you handle this busy time of year. Print your coupon and get the Ziploc^® brand products you need and save at Publix.

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