How to: Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree
On September 20, 2026 by Tricia
Making your own pumpkin puree is so simple and inexpensive, you might as well grab a couple of extra while helping the kids pick out their perfect carving gourd.
2-n-1 Budget Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Meal Plan
On September 20, 2026 by Tricia
Easy, Freezable, Make Ahead Budget-Friendly Recipes with Dump and Go Ingredients! 5 Budget-Friendly Recipes that Double to Make 10 Dinners for the Slow Cooker OR the Instant Pot! (Put these together in less than 1 hour!) Seriously, you can make these freezer meals…
How to Freeze Apples
On September 20, 2026 by Once a Month Meals
Use frozen apples in homemade applesauce, apple pie, apple-cinnamon muffins, as a sub for oil or eggs, and much more.
How to Freeze Peak Produce
On September 20, 2026 by Tricia
All of our best tips and tricks for preserving peak produce at the height of flavor, freshness, and nutrition and the lowest of prices.
How To Bake A Pumpkin
On September 20, 2026 by Once a Month Meals
Well, it is fall and what says fall like pumpkins? See how I cooked up a pumpkin to make puree that I can use in my cooking or for feeding to my little one.
10 Tips for Organizing Your Freezer!
On September 20, 2026 by Once a Month Meals
Now is a good time to clean out your refrigerator freezer. With March freezer food sales coming up and your Once A Month Cooking BIG DAY around the corner (you DO participate in OAMC don’t you?) you will need some extra freezer space! The girls over at Food Storage Made Easy are assisting us with some tips today!
5 Easy Steps to Defrost A Chest Freezer
On September 20, 2026 by Tricia
Freezers are clearly one of our favorite things, but defrosting them is still a dreaded task. Here’s how we like to tackle this bit of annual maintenance.
How to Pack School Lunches with Freezer Meals
On August 20, 2026 by Once a Month Meals
Here are some tried and true Once A Month Meals freezer meal recipes that can easily be made ahead of time for quick and easy lunch box packing.
15 Budget Friendly Meal Plans
On August 19, 2026 by Once a Month Meals
Creating a monthly meal plan can make a world of difference for your budget! Now, the catch is… building that meal plan. You have to find the recipes, make a shopping list, figure out all the prep details, and you haven’t even started cooking. Let us help make your budget meal planning easy with these 15 Budget Friendly Meal Plans plus some helpful tips to keep costs low.
Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking
On March 6, 2026 by Tricia
Having an egg allergy or sensitivity, switching to a vegan diet, or simply running out of eggs doesn’t mean sacrificing your favorite foods or delicious flavor.
How to Choose a Grill
On May 1, 2025 by Tricia
Are you choosing a grill or upgrading for this season? Read our practical tips for choosing between gas and charcoal and picking accessories and recipes! The grill can be a fantastic freezer cooking tool if you know how to use it right.
Budget Freezer Cooking Tips
On March 3, 2025 by Tricia
You may already know the obvious ways Once a Month Meals saves you money. But these budget freezer cooking tips will help you cut costs and spend less at the store.
10 Practical Tips for Saving Money When You’re Meal Planning
On March 1, 2025 by Tricia
“Cooking on a Budget” –– Do we hear a Yay or Nay? At OAMM we’re all about saving money when you’re meal planning! Let’s be honest, it can sometimes feel like the majority of the world (at least here on…
Freezer Cooking vs. The Freezer Aisle – And Why Freezer Cooking is Better!
On October 16, 2024 by Tricia
Do you often find yourself in the freezer aisle purchasing convenience meals to save time? Skip the expensive, preservative filled freezer aisle meals, and make your own versions on your cooking day, which are truly Better than the Freezer Aisle.
Frozen Food Safety During a Power Outage
On October 1, 2024 by Tricia
Your power could possibly go out or just did, what do you do? We have some before, during and after tips to help you save your coveted freezer food.