02 May 2023 , 08:34
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Every parent is always on the look-out for ways to make life easier and more organised, as streamlining the mundane tasks gives you more time to spend with your little ones - and maybe even five minutes to yourself.
However you get organised, whether it's putting your kid's clothes out the night before so they know what they're wearing, writing an itinerary for busy days, or planning meals in advance, little changes can really make all the difference when you're time-poor.
But one mum has sparked a heated debate after admitting that she makes her children's packed lunches in five-week batches.
The sandwiches were lined up, ready to be popped into the freezer (Facebook)The savvy parent, named Elise, explained she makes a giant batch of 27 sandwiches for her child to take to school, giving her more time in the morning. She puts the sandwiches in the freezer and lets them defrost overnight before adding them to her child's lunchbox.
She wrote: "Just to be clear; I don't expect my child to eat soggy sandwiches. They defrost well overnight.
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"I also don't expect my child to eat frozen sandwiches. They are defrosted the night before", reports the Daily Mail.
But some parents have complained about the hack, with some worrying about soggy bread, frozen fillings and whether the sandwiches taste "funny."
Her hack went viral after she shared it on Facebook - but she was subsequently left having to defend her parenting skills.
The image showed the sandwiches in plastic wrap ready to be placed in the freezer.
In the comments, Elise said the key to preventing the bread from turning soggy is to "use foods with a low water content", so lettuce and cucumber should be avoided until after they've been defrosted.
Elise said she also lets her child choose the filling, and in the past, she's made sandwiches with corned beef, cold roast lamb, poached chicken, and cheese.
Many parents ran to the comments to express their concern about freezing sandwiches.
"I didn't realise ham was safe to freeze and eat defrosted", one commented.
"Is the bread soggy or does it still taste fresh?", another asked.
While some were concerned, other parents said the tip "works well" and their parents used to do the same when they were young.
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One mum wrote: "I have about a three-week supply of sandwiches as I have three kids and a hubby as well. It works great. I make sure I go to the bakery and buy my bread fresh and do it on the day! No complaints here from anyone!"
Would you use this method? Let us know in the comments.