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You and your spouse could tell your mother-in-law that you have a "call ahead" rule for all guests. Phrasing it in general terms could make her feel less targeted and help you avoid a conflict. Your spouse could tell her, "You shouldn't feel like we don't want to spend time with you. We just prefer that our friends and family call ahead to make sure it's a convenient time to visit." If your mother-in-law tends to overstay her welcome, specify start and end times when you make plans. When time's up, let her know politely but firmly that it's time to go. For example, say, "You can come over for lunch at noon, but Sam and I have to run errands after 3 p.m." Meeting on neutral turf is also a good way to prevent in-laws from overstaying their welcome. Instead of having them come over, meet them at a restaurant or park. Staying out of each other's finances can prevent conflicts over money. Furthermore, if you borrow money or accept support from your mother-in-law, she might seize the opportunity to exert authority. For example, suppose you borrow money to pay for something for your child, such as tuition. Your mother-in-law could bring that up when you ask her to stay out of your parenting decisions. When she babysits, let her know what and when your kids should eat and when they nap or go to bed. Tell her which TV shows, movies, and other media are off-limits, and note if they need to do homework or any other tasks. Since they've already raised kids, in-laws sometimes don't respond well to long, detailed lists of instructions. Try quick, relevant guidelines, such as, "Please don't let the kids watch TV or play video games unless they've finished their homework," or "Billy needs to take his allergy medication at 7 p.m. Please make sure he takes it." Keep in mind your mother-in-law might not always stick to your parenting style. It's best to brush off minor issues, such as if she feeds your kids ice cream against your wishes. If you have a disagreement about parenting, make sure the kids aren't within earshot. Don't allow your mother-in-law to verbally undermine your authority in front of the kids. Giving her opportunities to watch your kids can help her feel needed. If she feels that she plays an important role, she might back off from trying to take over other aspects of your life. However, if she frequently goes against your wishes when handling the children, then you may not want to have her watch them anymore. Keeping the peace doesn't mean you need to be best friends with your mother-in-law. Limit your contact with her when your spouse isn't present, especially if she routinely belittles or criticizes you. For example, if you're dropping off your kids at her house, say hello and be cordial, but don't stick around all afternoon. Say, "Well it's been nice chatting, but I've got to get going. I should be back for the kids around 5." Venting to your husband or a trusted friend is one thing, but don't talk badly about your mother-in-law to your kids. Additionally, don't complain to any siblings-in-law or any of your spouse's other relatives. You don't want your mother-in-law to hear that you've been talking about her behind her back. Your siblings-in-law might complain to you about their mother, but it's wise to avoid contributing the conversation.

summary: Tell her that all friends and family need to call ahead before visiting. Use specific times and dates when you plan visits. Don't loan money or accept support from your in-laws. Explain your parenting rules to her clearly, if you have kids. Spend time with her only if your spouse is present. Avoid complaining about her to your children or other in-laws.

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Sit down with your schedule for the week and use it to make a list of meals. Consider how busy your day is and how much time you have to prepare food each day. You should also keep the weather in mind so you plan meals you actually want to eat. For example, if you'll be running errands or working all weekend, you'll want meals that are simple to prepare. Or if it looks like the weather will be extremely hot for several days in a row, plan to make meals that don't require turning on the oven. Look over the list of meals you've made and ask yourself if you'll be excited about eating them. If there are meals you don't really want to eat, you'll be less likely to actually make them. Instead, schedule meals that inspire you or stick with your favorites. To get inspiration, try a new recipe or ingredient every week. You might just find a new favorite flavor. Once you've got a list of meals, look through your pantry to see what ingredients you already have and what you'll need to buy. Write down the ingredients you need to get and only buy what you'll need for the week (or however long it is between your shopping trips). Divide your grocery list into sections to make grocery shopping faster and more efficient. For example, create a produce, meat or dairy, dry goods, and frozen section on your list. Planning your meals and following a grocery list will really help you reduce your grocery bill. Remind yourself to only buy what you need for the week, especially when it comes to produce. Try to balance your budget by considering the cost of your meals. For example, if you want to splurge and make an expensive meal one night, you might want to eat leftovers or a few inexpensive meals to balance out your grocery budget. It might seem like a good idea to stock up when your grocery store runs sales, but you'll either need to store or use large portions of food which can be difficult. Instead, only buy what you'll need for the week. Use the bulk bins to measure out just what you'll need or use the meat counter to buy small cuts. If a recipe calls for an ingredient and you'll only need a very small amount of it, check if there are any substitutions you could do instead of buying a new ingredient.

summary: Make a weekly meal plan according to your schedule. Plan meals that you enjoy. Write down a grocery list. Stick to your grocery list to stay on-budget. Buy smaller portions.

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Give the fries time to cool before frying a second time. For a quick turnaround, put them on a pan in a single layer inside the freezer. Otherwise, allow them to rest in the fridge overnight in a paper-towel lined sheet. No matter the method, allow the fries to come back to room temperature before the second frying. This allows even cooking.
summary: Allow the fries to rest.