Hello! I know I have been away for a while but I am finally back and I thought I would talk about something a little different... food. Being away from home, managing both time and a budget can all make cooking seem daunting. However, there are some really easy things you can do that make it a whole lot easier (and tastier). 1. Meal Plan My first tip would be to plan out what you are going to have to eat every week. This can be a detailed plan or just a rough idea of the kinds of food you want to eat. I find it so much easier to do a food shop when I know what I want for a few days ahead. It also takes the pressure off of you in the evening when it comes to cooking dinner. I often find that if I haven't planned what I am going to eat I tend to go for quicker (and more unhealthy) options. But if I know I have something delicious planned, and I have all of the ingredients because I already went out to buy them, I am so much more excited to cook. 2. Don't Shop When Hungry While