This post is sponsored by Veetee Rice. All comments and opinions are my own.

The kids are going back to school which means many of us will be struggling to adapt to a new schedule. Trying to get back into a "normal" routine may take a few weeks to master.

We get home late almost every single weeknight once again this year.  Jeb has football practice that runs from 6 - 8 at least two nights per week. The other nights are filled with tutoring which gets us home around 7. Jake's swim practice ends earlier...but I still have to find time to pick him up. As you'd imagine, dinnertime is often rushed between activities or takes place super late. While not ideal...sometimes we are eating around 8:30 at night.

For the late meals, my menu has to be extremely quick and easy. Those nights, I use my slow cooker or prep early in the day so I can whip up dinner fast. Convenience is the key to getting my family fed so that we can make this crazy schedule work!

I always have plenty of frozen veggies on hand and I recently restocked my supply of Veetee Rice. It's my favorite shortcut for a simple side that I just heat and serve for perfectly cooked rice that I can have on the table in just minutes. I pull out all my tricks in order to keep my sanity while I get used to this new back-to-school schedule!

I thought you might like a little help with your dinner routine too! The folks at Veetee are giving one iHeartKroger reader some FREE rice to help you serve up great taste without a ton of effort!

• One winner will receive 15 FREE trays of Veetee Rice*

Remember, Veetee Rice comes in a convenient tray that's transparent so you can actually see the rice. That means you can see the quality of the rice before you even open the tray! Plus, there are no additives or preservatives. With a shelf life of 12 months you can stock up and have a quick and easy meal starter that's ready when you need it. Veetee Rice is ready in just two minutes from the microwave so it's ready whenever you need it.

You'll find several tasty varieties at Kroger to help you put a delicious meal on the table FAST!

If you'd like to win FREE Veetee Rice simply complete any or all of the tasks below. I'll pick the winner and notify you when the giveaway has ended. Good luck everyone!

I am not sure why they call it summer break as I seem to be busier during the summer than I am during the school year. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that the nice weather makes us want to get out of the house more often. No reason to be stuck in the house when we can be out enjoying the season.

I find that when it comes to cooking, I aim to get in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible too. I have found tricks to serving up a tasty dinner that reduces my prep/cook time dramatically!

Since we are often already outside, I will have my husband fire up the grill and we'll enjoy a meal out on the patio. This helps keep my house cool since I am not using the oven and an added bonus is that my kitchen stays nice and clean. When it comes to the side dishes, I'll often have my husband add veggies to the grill with the meats. Sometimes I'll just serve up a simple salad and then other times I take advantage of time savers like Veetee Rice. My family gets a great meal and there's little to no cleanup which comes in pretty handy on a busy summer night.

I have some great news...the folks at Veetee are going to give on iHeartKroger reader some FREE rice to help you serve up great taste without a ton of effort!

• One winner will receive two 6-packs of Veetee Rice in the flavor of their choice!

Remember, Veetee Rice comes in a convenient tray that's transparent so you can actually see the rice. That means you can see the quality of the rice before you even open the tray! Plus, there are no additives or preservatives. With a shelf life of 12 months you can stock up and have a quick and easy meal starter that's ready when you need it. Veetee Rice is ready in just two minutes from the microwave so it's ready whenever you need it.

You'll find several tasty varieties at Kroger to help you put a delicious meal on the table FAST!

If you'd like to win some FREE Veetee Rice simply complete any or all of the tasks below. I'll pick the winner and notify you when the giveaway has ended. Good luck everyone!

This post is sponsored by Veetee. All comments and opinions are my own.

I have told you about the fantastic convenience of Veetee Rice before. It's my go to option of a busy weeknight when I need dinner on the table in a flash.

Using foods that help me create tasty meals without being stuck in the kitchen makes for a less stressful day. The boys keep me very busy and often I need dinner to be ready in minutes. That's why I love Veetee Rices. It's ready in just two minutes from your microwave or wok! Simply pop a tray in the microwave and in two minutes you have delicious, perfectly cooked rice. Veetee Dine In is the foolproof way to enjoy rice without the hassle of dirty pans.

You'll be able to see the goodness of this rice as it comes in a convenient tray that's transparent—so you can actually see the rice you are preparing. You'll see the quality of the rice before you even open the tray! Plus, there are no additives or preservatives. With a shelf life of 12 months you can stock up and have a quick and easy meal starter that's ready when you need it.

Use it in your favorite recipes. It's perfect as part of an easy casserole, a simple side dish or even topped with your favorite meat and gravy!

I have great news! The folks at Veetee have offered a great gift pack for one iHeartKroger reader! One reader will win a 6-pack of Thai Jasmine Rice and one 6-pack of Long Grain Rice.

Entry is simple! You just need to complete any or all of the tasks below. I'll pick the winner and notify you when the giveaway has ended. Good luck everyone!