With four kids 9 and under, I’ve got a full house… and a fuller schedule. Between homeschooling lessons, laundry mountains, and a toddler who thinks our walls are her canvas, dinnertime has always been my breaking point.
For a while, I relied on HelloFresh to take some pressure off. It was a step up from meal planning and grocery store chaos—but it still didn’t truly solve dinner stress. That changed when I discovered Nurture Life, aka the meal subscription that actually made my life easier.
Here’s how these two popular meal options stack up, and why Nurture Life wins in our busy household.
If you're looking for real ease...Nurture Life
HelloFresh may cut out grocery shopping, but you’re still chopping, sautéing, and cleaning up. Sounds fine until your 4-year-old spills kinetic sand while the baby’s crying and the 7-year-old takes it upon herself to start a complex art project.
Nurture Life sends fully cooked, refrigerated meals that heat up in minutes. No prep, no mess, and as I quickly learned, no dinner battle. Even my 9-year-old can help reheat meals safely, which is a huge win for this multitasking mama.
The one that’s actually made for kids...Nurture Life
HelloFresh meals are delicious, but not exactly toddler-friendly. I often ended up deconstructing the dishes or making something entirely different for my younger kids. That meant more time, more dishes, and less sanity.
Nurture Life meals are made for kids’ nutritional needs and taste buds, with different menus based on age group. My baby has soft, texture-appropriate finger foods. My 4- and 7-year-olds love the chicken taco pockets (tacos that don’t empty their contents on the first bite are a huge win in my book). My 9-year-old? Obsessed with the beef roast, made in his perfect portion size.
Each meal is crafted by dietitians with balanced protein, whole grains, and real veggies (many cleverly hidden, bless them). I don’t have to patch together a custom meal for each child—Nurture Life does that for me.
If you love cooking as a family...HelloFresh
If your kids are older or love helping in the kitchen and you have time before dinner to spare, HelloFresh recipes are beautifully laid out. Also, if your kids are old enough to help, it becomes a fun hands-on learning experience. My 9-year-old enjoys taking the lead on “family dinner nights,” and HelloFresh gives him a little confidence boost. It’s great for evenings when I want to be in the kitchen and have the bandwidth to supervise.
If you have picky eaters under your roof...Nurture Life
Nurture Life offers a menu that works for every phase and preference—including gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free meals—all made in a facility free from peanuts and tree nuts (except coconut). That level of care gives parents real peace of mind, especially when introducing solids or navigating allergies
HelloFresh has variety, but not always family-friendly variety. My 4-year-old has strong feelings about “green stuff,” and my 7-year-old randomly boycotted anything “saucy” for two weeks. (No explanation. Just vibes.)
With Nurture Life, I can order meals each kid will actually eat, without compromising on nutrition.
To save time and energy like no other...Nurture Life
Nurture Life meals go from fridge to plate in under three minutes, and cleanup is minimal. That means I can spend less time in the kitchen and more time on bedtime stories, puzzles, or (let’s be honest) locking myself in the bathroom for five minutes of peace.
Meanwhile, I still enjoy making simple, satisfying meals for myself and my husband—soups, grain bowls, eggs, pantry pasta—whatever fits the night. Nurture Life doesn’t replace dinner for the whole family, but it frees up my energy to focus on meals that don’t involve four different preferences and a meltdown over carrots.
Final word: Nurture Life works for busy families
HelloFresh helped me survive dinner. Nurture Life helps my family thrive through it.
For a homeschooling mom of four, life is full. Nurture Life takes one of the biggest daily stressors (mealtime) and makes it manageable, healthy, and even enjoyable. My kids eat better, I stress less, and I don’t have to choose between homemade and modern convenience.
So yes, I still bake my own bread when I can. But when it’s 5:00 p.m. and chaos reigns? I grab a Nurture Life meal, pop it in the microwave, and enjoy those rare, quiet bites while the kids gobble theirs down.
Try Nurture Life now and get ready for life to get even better.
