Single Parents Guide Jennifer Wolf has lined up five dinners that will feed a family of four for under $10. I'm especially liking the Tuna Tortellini idea since it can be put together relatively quickly. Even though the summer was mild, days here are still hot and I don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen with the oven blasting. The cheapness factor makes it that much better.

And, if you're stuck in rut and don't know what to make for dinner here are even more ideas to try from parents on the forum. If you're not stuck in a rut and always know what to make for dinner, won't you please share your tricks with your meal-challenged fellow parents? I have to admit that latter group would include myself. I lean on that crockpot a lot lately. It's just whatever meat + veg + sauce + rice is on hand and I call it a meal. It all starts to taste the same some nights.