Helpful Hints

Tricia’s Baking Day – Day 2

On November 4, 2009 by Tricia

So yesterday, I did made pumpkin puree and apple pie kits as part of #bakingday. Today, I still had some energy and felt like baking so I decided to make a few last things at the last minute. See what I decided to make from what I had on hand.

Tricia’s Baking Day – Day 1

On November 3, 2009 by Tricia

OAMM founder documents freezer cooking baking day in two parts as she prepares to welcome her second little one into the family. – “My efforts in the kitchen for Money Saving Mom’s #bakingday. It smells like fall in here!”

Freezing Tomatoes

Freezing Tomatoes

On August 19, 2009 by Tricia

Do you have lots of tomatoes turning in your garden or friends/family members giving you lots of ripe tomatoes from their garden? If you are like me you can’t possibly eat them fast enough. One thing you can do is freeze them for the future. Here is how.

Once a month cooking (OAMC) and food allergies

On June 24, 2009 by Erin Fullam

**We now have allergen friendly menus and ability to search Menu Builder for recipes to help you!** Nearly a month ago a reader, Tara, wrote me to say that she was excited to see the site but was also dealing…

Loving the weekly fresh produce

On June 10, 2009 by Tricia

We have started getting fresh produce delivered to our house weekly. It is amazing. See how and what we are doing with all of this fresh stuff. . .and of course, don’t forget to come in and link over to the Social Luxe Blog awards to vote OAMM as Tastiest Food Blog – we need your help!

OAMC with Angel Food Ministries

On May 4, 2009 by Tricia

No matter what your food budget or your grocery means, there are lots of ways to do once a month cooking. You don’t have to buy your groceries through a traditional grocery store to make it work. Here is a reader that can tell you more about she is gotten creative on a tight budget.

This is how we swap it

On April 30, 2009 by Tricia

Have you thought about doing a meal swap with friends or neighbors? A reader has started one and wants to share with you how she organizes and plans for a local meal swap with friends.

Extension – A great OAMC resource!

On April 28, 2009 by Tricia

I have had the privilege of working for two Extension programs in two different states: Ohio and Georgia. One of the things that I am all too aware of is that many people have no idea that there is a local Extension office near them and that they have lots of resources for you, your family, and your kitchen. Today, Jamie tells us about their services and how you can benefit from getting to know your local Extension office better.

A Month of Meals – April

On March 31, 2009 by Tricia

Writing out how we are going to utilize our Once A Month Mom Cooking (OAMC) meals really helped me to get organized for the month! Here is how we plan to use this month’s meals!

A Month of Meals – March

On March 13, 2009 by Tricia

Wondering how we use up all of those meals throughout the month, whether there really is enough, or whether we are eating the same thing night after night? Perhaps this post will help clear up some of those questions for you.

What to do after you freeze your baby food??

On February 3, 2009 by Tricia

I recently received a comment asking this question. This is a great question!! Especially if you are new to feeding your baby homemade food. One of the best parts of making your own baby food is that you can freeze…

freezer reviews and recommendations

Should I Buy a Freezer?

On January 31, 2009 by Tricia

So many people ask me if you can do OAM cooking with your refrigerator freezer. I suppose the answer is yes and no.