Busy Schedules, Big Feels: How to Make Dinnertime Actually Special (in 10 Minutes or Less)
We get it—between the back-to-back Zoom meetings, gym workouts that may or may not happen, and that endless pile of laundry (seriously, where does it all come from?!), finding time to make dinner together can feel like a total pipe dream. But what if we told you it’s possible to have a special dinnertime—even with your jam-packed schedules? (Yes, really!) Here’s how you can turn your hectic weeknights into something a little more delicious and a lot more memorable.
1. Set the Mood (in 2 Minutes or Less)
You don’t need a five-course meal or candles dripping with romance to make dinner special. A quick swap of your overhead light for some warm lamps or a string of twinkling lights (battery-operated, anyone?) can transform your kitchen into a cozy escape. Throw in your favorite playlist—anything from indie vibes to that guilty-pleasure ’90s pop—and you’ve got yourself a vibe, even if you’re both still in your work-from-home sweats.
2. Tag Team the Prep (Spoiler Alert: WECO Does Most of It)
You could spend your precious free time chopping, prepping, and cooking… but we think you deserve a break. (Cue WECO swooping in like your dinnertime superhero!) Our meals are 90% ready when they arrive at your door—all you have to do is heat them up in under 10 minutes. No peeling, no chopping, no stress. It’s fast, easy, and lets you focus on the fun stuff—like stealing bites of dessert early or arguing about whose turn it is to take out the trash.
3. Go Device-Free (Yes, Seriously)
We’re all guilty of the "scroll and chew," but trust us, you’ll feel more connected when you make dinner a screen-free zone. Set the table, sit down together, and just talk. It doesn’t have to be deep—we’re talking anything from the latest TikTok rabbit hole you fell down to brainstorming your next date night. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can reconnect over a shared meal (without the distraction of cat videos… tempting as they may be).
4. Turn Ordinary into Extraordinary
Dinnertime doesn’t have to be fancy, but little things can make it feel that way. Why not pour that wine you’ve been saving for “a special occasion” (hint: tonight counts) or dig into that artisanal chocolate bar you’ve been hiding from each other? You could even take turns picking a “theme” for the night—Italian one week, taco night the next, WECO’s delicious meals cover this and everything in between. Even with WECO doing the heavy lifting in the kitchen, you can still add your personal touch to make the night your own.
5. Make It a Ritual (Yes, Every Night!)
When life feels crazy, routine can be comforting. So why not turn your dinners into a mini-ritual? Maybe it’s playing a quick card game after dessert, or spending just 5 minutes doing something together after the meal—like going for a walk, watching an episode of that show you’ve been binging, or ahem, ordering WECO for the next week. (You knew that was coming.)
6. Stress Less, Eat More
If there’s one thing we really want you to take away from this, it’s that dinner doesn’t have to be stressful. WECO makes it easy to enjoy delicious, hot meals that are ready in 10 minutes or less. So, when your schedules feel impossible, WECO is here to help you reclaim that precious dinnertime—and make it feel special every single night. All the flavor, none of the hassle. And the best part? No one has to argue over whose turn it is to cook.
Now go on, grab your forks and dig into something delicious. Because no matter how busy life gets, dinnertime can still be your favorite part of the day.
PS: We know dishes aren’t the fun part, but hey, that’s why WECO meals are pretty much clean up free.