Packing the cooler
I put the fixings for each indiviual meal into a plastic grocery bag and pack them in the cooler according to when I will use them. If I am going for the weekend I pack Sundays meals first (on bottom), then Saturday, then Friday(on top). Pack something easy for the first night. My favorite first night meal is prepared potato salad, chips, and grilled chicken. When packing the cooler simply open a bag of chicken breasts, dump in the marinade of your choice, seal the bag, and pack in the cooler. When it's time for dinner all you have to do is cook the chicken on the grill, set out plates, forks, and enjoy!