Someone please tell me it IS NOT the week before Christmas! How did that even happen? It can’t be true, please tell me it isn’t true! 
Okay, you aren’t miracle workers, I get it. And you probably have been feeling similarly to me. I just don’t know how we got here. Last time I checked I am sure it was July! At any rate, we have been doing A LOT of cooking around here. It seems to be one of Isaac’s past-times these days and I can not bear to squelch his enthusiasm. It would be absolutely contagious if it weren’t for having to make sure he doesn’t pick up a knife or put his hand on the hot stove! But I do love it. I have tried to find ways to incorporate him into the kitchen and meal making this week. I have some CUTE video for you on the beef and cheese enchiladas you see on the menu below. I can’t wait! I promise, it is coming soon. Today we made pancakes. He loooovvvvveeeeesss pancakes and I thought that since I had some bananas that were about to head south (or to the freezer) that we try adding those in for an extra kick. He thought they were grand. And if there is one fruit that he and Tessa both love, it is bananas! So in my effort to find recipes that he can make with me and that Tessa might enjoy too, I was happy to accept the task of being a Chiquita Mom! There are tons of great, kid-friendly recipes on their websites. And knowing the kids are starting their morning out on a nutritious breakfast or snack is good for me as a mom too! What about your family? Do you consume as many Chiquita Bananas in a week as we do? Do you have a stockpile of them in your freezer waiting for a great recipe? In celebration, and acknowledgement of this weeks craziness, I thought it only fitting that we Go BANANAS! with a little Chiquita Banana giveaway. I have 5 Chiquita Mom Kits to share with 5 readers that contain the following:
- Chiquita Mom’s Flip Book
- Chiquita Baby Bibs
- Chiquita Banana Recipe Cards
- Baby-Safe Chiquita Bowl, Cup, Spoon and Fork Set
- Chiquita Moms Grocery Tote Bag
- Chiquita Moms Freezer Bags
- A coupon for FREE Chiquita Bananas
Here is how you can enter to win: 1. Leave a Comment telling me how you use Chiquita Bananas in your everyday life or your favorite recipe from the Chiquita Mom site.
Additional ways to enter:
2. Become a Facebook Fan of Once A Month Mom Fan Page. Leave a comment below that you have done so or if you are already. 3. Become a Facebook Fan of Chiquita Banana. Leave a comment below that you have done so or if you are already. 4. Subscribe to the Once A Month Mom blog via RSS or email. Let me know that you have done so. Of course, if you are already subscriber make sure you leave that too. This giveaway ends Wednesday, December 22nd at 5 pm (EST). 
Menu Plan Monday
Johnny Marzetti with Cheesy Noodles
Dinner – Chipotle
Sunday – Lunch – Church lunch
Dinner – Baked Cheese Ravioli, Salad, easy garlic bread
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