On November 16, 2009 by Tricia

I am slowing down my pace these last few weeks before the baby comes. My blood pressure has stayed in check and I would like it to stay that way. We are doing “simple” around here and trying to use up some more of the items in our freezer. Here is what I have planned for this week.

On November 13, 2009 by Tricia

If you are making your own baby food a rice/vegetable steamer is an invaluable appliance. We also occasionally have use for them on our Once a Month Mom cooking days. Here is a review of one you might want to consider this holiday season.

On November 11, 2009 by Tricia

Slow cookers are another appliance that we use each and every month in our Once A Month Mom menus. They make perfect gifts for cooks and for Once A Month Mom cooks. Here is a great one to consider this holiday season.

On November 9, 2009 by Tricia

I am totally OVER meal planning right now. I do it because I have to in order to feed my family. I just haven’t been able to really get into it the last few weeks. This stage of pregnancy is taking a toll on me. Here is what I *hope* we stick to this week.

On November 9, 2009 by Tricia

So when I am down and out and can’t find anything to fix for dinner (or just plain don’t feel like any of the meals in our freezer) this is what I fix. If you are looking for something fast and easy for dinner tonight, this is a simple and great solution!

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.

On November 4, 2009 by Tricia

Next to food processors, blenders are another high use item for Once A Month Mom cooks. These two blenders were reviewed as part of the Once A Month Mom Tweet-Up on October 10th.

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!”

On November 3, 2009 by Tricia

I usually wait until the end of the month to post the link for people to share their cooking stories. However, I know of at least one person doing their cooking today for the November menu so I wanted to get the post up early. Come link up after you’re done cooking.

On November 3, 2009 by Tricia

I love this high chair, and more importantly, so does my son. It would be a great gift item for friend or family member who is expecting or a great item to add to your “wish list” this holiday. Here is why I like it so much. . .

On November 2, 2009 by Tricia

If you or anyone you know is a Once A Month Mom cook, or just likes cooking in general, then they likely could use/need a decent food processor. This review of two great food processors by OAMM Tweet-Up participants along with key features and where to buy is a helpful read this Christmas season.

On November 2, 2009 by Tricia

Whew, the November menu is out. This means that I can breath a little easier and do a little non-freezer cooking this week. However, I do have to start gearing up and getting ready for my new bundle of joy coming in 5-6 weeks! I am excited and overwhelmed at the same time. Due to my freezer supply I really don’t have to grocery shop this week which is a HUGE plus! Here is our plan.

On October 26, 2009 by Tricia

Could it be that we have two “normal” weeks in a row? I can’t remember the last time that EVER happened around here. It feels so good! I am still working on dwindling down my freezer supply so I am basing many of the meals out of the freezer this week.

On October 23, 2009 by Tricia

Many of you have mentioned already doing your October cooking. It looks like I am going to have to make this post early in the month so that you early birds can share all of your wisdom with the rest of us! It is so great to see so many joining us.

On October 19, 2009 by Tricia

FINALLY! A “normal” week. Our schedules have been so crazy lately I was beginning to wonder if we were ever going to get back to any semblance of normal. Looks like we are. I am thankful. Here is what our week has in store for the kitchen table.