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Meal kits are often seen as a solution for people who want to prepare small meals for less than the cost of eating out. Indeed, meal kits fit this role very well. But that does not mean they can't work well for families, too! If you are part of a family with kids, here are some tips to help you use meal kits to their fullest.

1. Let the kids help you pick out the meals.

You might worry that the meal kit will include ingredients or dishes that your kids won't like. After all, many meal kits are created with palate expansion in mind, so they do include ingredients you might not otherwise think to use. However, many services do offer a couple of meals that are more typical or traditional because they know meals like this will appeal to families. Let your kids browse the list of meals with you and help pick out the meals they find most appealing. Then, when the meal comes, they'll be excited to try it.

2. Order the larger size.

Sometimes people order the meal kit for two, figuring that their kids won't each much or that their kids will just eat what otherwise would have been leftovers. But meal kits are not typically created with leftovers in mind. Not having enough can take away the convenience of a meal kit if it means you have to make some extra sides to help stretch the meal. Order for the number of people you're serving, even if a few of those people eat a bit less. It's better to have a few leftovers than to not have enough.

3. Don't buy multiples of a kit until you know the kids like it.

You don't want to order three Mediterranean meal kits and find out after the first one that the kids don't like it. Order just one of a particular kit and let everyone try it and offer their opinions before you order it again. It might help to keep a running list of kits you have tried and everyone's opinions of each one so that you can make better choices when you buy in the future.

If you follow the tips above, you can have a great experience buying, preparing, and enjoying meal kit meals with your entire family. These kits are convenient and affordable, and not just for young, single people.