A Nirimba Mum of two has devised a clever method to cut down on cooking time for her growing family.

Kaytlyn Scott, who is expecting her third child in early 2025, has set up the Nirimba Meal Exchange, with the group’s first event planned at Fig Tree Park on Friday 11 October at 5:30pm.

“I grew up on defence bases and everyone knew everyone, and most families had one parent who was always away,” Ms Scott said.

“I moved here from Hervey Bay last year and have found it hard to meet people, so this is a way to meet other Mums.

“But it’s also come about because so many of us are sick of cooking every night and I thought, if we all make a big serve of something we can take servings and swap them out.”

Ms Scott suggested interested members stick to tried and true favourites such as spaghetti bolognaise or curry.

“At the event I have suggested that people bring their own containers and we can all swap meals so that they have something to take home and eat that night or put into their freezer,” she said.

“I am taking a lasagne as I know it’s something that is easy to share and that my own kids will eat.”

Meal sharers are encouraged list ingredients in each dish to accommodate families with allergies or intolerances.

“The main thing to remember is that no one expects anything fancy or gourmet – none of us have time to be doing gourmet,” Ms Scott said.

“Hopefully this is a chance for Mums to meet up, for the kids to play and for us to share with each other so we get a little break from cooking occasionally.”

Fig Tree Park is located along Annalise Circuit, Nirimba.

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