From the Freezer Trenches

10 Tips for Surviving Your First Whole30

On December 27, 2023 by Tricia

Join our community of Whole30 freezer cooks for testimonies, encouragement, successes, failures, and all our Whole30 tips and tools for survival.

Freezer Cooking Testimony from a Working Mom

A Freezer Cooking Testimony from a Working Mom

On March 21, 2022 by Once a Month Meals

Are you a working mom who has been considering once a month cooking but not sure if you can handle it, find the time, or whether it would benefit you and your family. Fellow reader, Jamie shares her doubts and her opinions on once a month cooking as a working mom of two.

Plan a Date Night In or Out with OAMM

How to Plan a Date Night In or Out with OAMM

On February 3, 2022 by Once a Month Meals

If you are looking to plan a special evening but struggling with the details, let us help you plan the perfect date night whether you stay in or go out.

What do freezer cooking and gym memberships have in common?

Freezer Cooking and Gym Memberships

On December 28, 2016 by Emma Carsey

What do freezer cooking and gym memberships have in common? Find out what Kelcey learned when she started doing both regularly!

3 Unique Reasons to Share a Meal

3 Unique Reasons to Share a Meal

On January 30, 2016 by Once a Month Meals

Think outside the box and share a meal with someone you may not have considered before. Reach out of your comfort zone or say a much needed thank you!

Celiac and your child

Celiac/Gluten Sensitivity and your child – A monster you can tame!

On May 20, 2014 by Tricia

As a parent, your biggest fears are being unable to control things with your children. OAMM Staffer Alyssa Stanley has found herself pleading and begging to find relief for her oldest daughter, Raegan. Come find out more of their story and how they are entering their journey for with a Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitive Child.

There is sick, and then there is Celiac Sick.

On May 6, 2014 by Tricia

In continuing with Celiac Awareness Month, Lisa shares the not so pretty sides and emotions to Celiac Disease. And we open up our community to support YOU!

My Celiac Journey

On May 4, 2014 by Tricia

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month and OAMM Staffer Lisa candidly shares her journey and diagnosis of Celiac Disease.

I'm doing the Whole30

How Doing a Whole30 Cured My Migraines

On June 9, 2013 by Tricia

When I began Whole30, I really thought I knew how food affected me and where it brought comfort to me. What I didn’t know was that there was much more to understand and that by controlling what I put in my body for a disciplined 30 days, I would unearth the secret to one of my life-long ailments: migraines!

Tricia's Whole30 Journey

Whole30 Journey: The Finale

On March 24, 2013 by Tricia

Tricia completed her Whole30 journey! Find out what she learned, what she ate, helpful resources, and plans for moving forward.

Tricia's Whole30 Journey

Whole30 Journey: Final Countdown

On March 17, 2013 by Tricia

Heading into the last week of Whole30 and feeling as the experts predicted. More confident in what we are eating and less anxious to throw it all away in the end. See what we have learned this week and what we are eating for meals.

Tricia's Whole30 Journey

Whole30 Journey: The Half-Way Point

On March 10, 2013 by Tricia

We are just crossed the half-way point in our journey, and I am learning tons and eating lots of new foods. See what our crutches have been and how to plan a menu that will keep your palette happy in the absence of your past favorite ingredients.

Tricia's Whole30 Journey

Whole30 Journey: Week Two Updates

On March 3, 2013 by Tricia

Well, it is day 11, and we are still on this Whole30 journey and staying strong. A reflection on the last week and menu plan for our coming week.

Tricia's Whole30 Journey

Whole30 Journey: Beginnings

On February 24, 2013 by Tricia

My first few days of Whole30. What we have learned, why we are doing it and most importantly – WHAT WE ARE EATING!