The economy also used to be such as we could afford to have the wife at home cooking these meals for the family. Now, a two paycheck household is a must to survive. Mom can't stay home and cook for the family every night; in fact, this mom has to work late and then go to school every night. Meals on the go are the norm for the average family.

I long for the fifties, where I could stay home, raise babies and clean house. Though I know I'm in the minority, I think that would be awesome.