Hello out there for all in on this lifestyle and meals study! I am excited to be a part of it. Not only because we'll be getting two free meals out of the deal (!) but I'll get to mention some of the food things that work for a family of 5 with pretty varied tastes, and more than likely learn a lot from others. What 's not to like about that?

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