Teens these days can be hard to talk to. If they aren’t chatting on Facebook, they’re texting their friends and ignoring you. But let’s be honest, though the methods may have changed, the teenager attitude hasn’t changed all that much. Do you remember your parents asking you “what you did at school today?” Your answer, like mine, was probably something along the lines of “nothin’.” Queries of “do you have any homework?” were met with a terse “no” or maybe a grunt. “Do you have anything planned for this weekend?” were greeted with “probably just hangin out.” It can be hard to get them to engage, so you have to take advantage of the spontaneous unsuspected moments. And believe it or not, one of those can be dinner. Everyone knows that the way to a teen’s heart is through their stomach.
And if you want to open up some lines of communication, hit them where their weak point is. We tried that this week and Ore-Ida helped us do it.
Teens and fast food kind of go hand in hand. So use that to your advantage. No, I’m not suggesting Golden Arches every night. Part of being a parent is that you learn to be sneaky. So we fired up some Ore-Ida Bold and Crispy Zesty Twirls and fixed up some double deckers. The hubby has a habit of making some pretty awesome double deckers (Are double deckers a thing outside of Cincinnati?). Just like fast food, but better. And no gross deep fried oil smell permeating the air. But the best part of all, a real conversation.
Finding Your BOLD!
Is your family sick of the same boring meals with the same boring flavors? Ore-Ida CAN help! Let Ore-Ida Bold & Crispy fries complement your main dish and let the flavors roll.
Available in:
- Garlic & Pepper Steakhouse Fries
- Smoky BBQ Oven Chips
- Zesties
- Spicy Sriracha Fries
Not a huge fan of double deckers? No worries! Pair Bold & Crispy fries with homemade burgers, steak, or chicken. OR let Bold & Crispy be the center of attention by making chili cheese fries or adding them as part of a casserole. The possibilities are endless when flavor is abounding.
Grab a money saving coupon HERE and then head out to your local grocery store and pick up a bag or two of Ore-Ida Bold & Crispy and reinvent table talk!
With everything going on in the world today the number one way to stay in tune with what is going on in our children’s world is to communicate. We have always had an honesty policy and made sure the children in our lives know and understand that they can always talk to us no matter what the topic. Is it sometimes like pulling teeth? OF COURSE! But, as parents, we can’t stop trying. Simple prompts about something your daughter/son is interested in can be the difference between a dinner eaten in silence and laughs, smiles, and conversation shared during a family meal.
Get involved. Get in touch. Get BOLD! Find bold conversations starters from Ore-Ida on the #FindYourBold Pinterest Board.
Ore-Ida invites YOU to bring Bold & Crispy to your dinner table! Share with how it helps you and your family #FindYourBOLD flavors and conversations during meal time by commenting below.
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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written in conjunction with Ore-Ida and a campaign with Sverve. Regardless, all opinions expressed are still 100% my own.
