Life has slowed down just a bit for Kathy and me. Our kids are grown and out of the house, most of the time, and we have just a bit more time for ourselves. That wasn't always the case, however.When the kids are home and you're working, you are running, running and, uh, running! To eat, you grab whatever is easiest, closest, cheapest. Not exactly the healthiest way to eat for you and your family. So, Meijer to the rescue.

Meijer is helping busy families serve up simple meals and snacks at home with a first-of-its-kind food solutions program in each of the their 213 stores. Launched last month, Ready! For You is tailored to meet the tastes and lifestyles of busy families by providing recipe ideas, inspiration and savings opportunities in-store and online.

Inside Meijer stores, Ready! For You-branded meal displays conveniently pair food solution items from various manufacturers together. Shoppers have the opportunity to taste what's on display with weekly sampling demos. Meijer is creating online videos with quick and simple food ideas and is sharing recipes on breakfast, lunch and dinner Pinterest boards.

The items that make up each Ready! For You meal have an average cost of between $12-$15 to feed a family of four and are all part of weekly sales promotions. Customers can also get discounts when they buy multiple Ready! For You items, which can save shoppers an additional 15-20 percent.

"One of the biggest hurdles that prevents families from cooking at home is finding new meal and snack ideas that are affordable, delicious and quick to prepare," Meijer Healthy Living Advisor and Registered Dietitian Shari Steinbach said. "The quick and easy food solutions in the Ready! For You program are an exciting and affordable way to help families get back in the kitchen."

More information on the Ready! For You program can be found at Meijer.com/ReadyForYou.

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