Moms Bullying Other Moms For Meal Prepping

Author Aimee Thomas

May 3rd, 2023 10:18 AM

Elise, a mother of three, got herself in the middle of a social media bullying stint after she tried to give out a tip she likes to use in her home for lunches. She meal-prepped her child’s school lunches five weeks in advance and moms bullied her. Her technique involves freezing 27 sandwiches at a time and defrosting them each night before school. Fresh toppings like lettuce are then added in the morning so it doesn’t get soggy. According to Elise, this method gives her more time to spend with her child. I’m a meal prepper so I totally agree with Elise. But it also raised questions and judgment from fellow parents on social media. Is it safe to freeze sandwiches? Do the sandwiches taste the same when defrosted?

Preparing school lunches five weeks in advance may seem like too much but it works for her.

Many parents have been doing this for years with no issues. The trick is to make sure the food is properly stored and prepared. Sandwiches should be tightly sealed in freezer bags or plastic wrap, and all ingredients should be fresh before freezing. Adding fresh vegetables and condiments in the morning will help them not get soggy.

She has been doing it for some time and shared what works for her with other moms and they attacked her. I get so frustrated with those mom Facebook groups because it seems to me to be nothing but judging and bullying. People questioned if she was giving her kids rotten food or soggy sandwiches. Relax folks.

It’s important to note that freezing sandwiches for five weeks in advance may not work for everyone. Each family has their unique routine and demands. Parents who prefer to prepare fresh school lunches every day should continue doing so. But, for busy parents or those who want to ensure their children receive healthy and nutritious meals at school, freezing sandwiches and defrosting them as needed may be an excellent option. So yall can just mind your own and maybe the world can be a nicer place. You keep doing you, Elise! 🙂

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Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

Loneliness Declared An Epidemic In America

A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General is warning people that loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our county have become a public crisis. Advisories are reserved for issues deemed significant public health challenges that “need the American people’s immediate attention,” according to a statement from Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General.

He said that loneliness and social disconnection are more common than we realized. “In recent years, about one in two adults reported experiencing loneliness. It’s also more widespread than many other health issues including smoking, diabetes, and obesity,” said U.S. Surgeon General.

The report released on Tuesday, titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, “warns that the physical consequences of poor connection can be devastating, including a 29% increased risk of heart disease; a 32% increased risk of stroke; and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults.”

People are spending less time with each other in person than two decades ago. Murthy said that many young people now use social media as a replacement for in-person relationships, and this often meant lower-quality connections. The advisory reported that this was most pronounced in young people aged 15 to 24 who had 70% less social interaction with their friends.

There are ways to combat the loneliness epidemic in the U.S. In response, the advisory outlines a new national strategy based on six foundational pillars. One of the foundational pillars would be strengthening social infrastructure, which includes things like parks and libraries as well as public programs. Another would be reforming digital environments to “critically evaluate our relationship with technology.”

Here are other way to cope with loneliness.

Join A Class Or Club
Joining a class or a club presents an opportunity to meet a group of people who share at least one of your interests. can also provide a sense of belonging that comes with being part of a group.
Volunteer
Volunteering for a cause you believe in can decrease loneliness. It can also bring about a new found purpose and a deeper sense of gratitude.
Strengthen Existing Relationships
Reconnect with those already a part of your life by calling friends more often or going out with them more.
Adopt A Pet
Pets can prevent loneliness as well as connect you with other people. Walking a dog opens you up to a community of other dog-walkers, and an adorable dog on a leash tends to be a people magnet.
Talk To Strangers
Find connections in every day life by interacting in small ways with acquaintances or strangers you encounter. There’s a study that says doing so contributes to our social and emotional well-being.
Practice Self-Care
Do what you can to take care of yourself especially when you are feeling down. Eating nutritious food, exercising, and getting enough sleep will only make you feel better.
Keep Busy
Pick up a hobby or take yourself on a date. Take some time to invest in yourself and your interests and keep your mind occupied in the process.
Therapy
Research suggests that loneliness and symptoms of depression can perpetuate each other, which means the more lonely you are, the more depressed you feel, and vice versa. Sometimes just “getting out there” and meeting other people isn’t enough. It’s possible to still feel lonely when you’re around them, which could actually be a sign of depression or social anxiety. If this is the case for you, seeing a therapist may help with feelings of loneliness.