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Have you ever heard of Kijiji? If you have stuff and you are trying to do some spring cleaning and purging, you are going to want to hear about it!

With all of the celebrating there isn’t much cooking going on this week. I am glad too because I have to continue to get ready for Blissdom! I can’t wait! I am taking Tessa which I am totally looking forward to. She and I need some good bonding time. So here is how we will be eating this week:

OAMM reader Stephanie talks about her start with Once A Month Mom recipes and her suggestions for adding them to your families menu.

Have you ever had the “What’s for dinner?” conversation with your spouse? You know what I’m talking about. The one that goes a little something like this . . .

Sometimes it is the little things in the kitchen that make a BIG difference! What do you do to create shortcuts in your kitchen?

When you think of making a roast, what is the first thing that comes to mind? It is probably a traditional pot roast with potatoes and carrots. I love that, but a roast is a very versatile meat that I think is often overlooked. Here are some great ways to use them when they are on sale.

A Once A Month Mom reader shares her latest adventure with freezing Christmas cookies for the holidays. And they look very yummy!

Hanukkah is one of those holidays I am ashamed to admit I know little about. Today, Jennifer an OAMM reader, shares some of her families favorite Hanukkah recipes.

Making Christmas gifts from your kitchen is a great way to share your giftedness in cooking while maintaining a healthy budget. Here are a few ideas on making some Christmas gifts this season.

Making your own Christmas gifts is always a great way to save money and put a little more heart into the season. Here is one readers suggestions for gifting from the heart.

Does the phrase ‘meal planning’ drive shivers down your spine?
Do you have the best of intentions to save money by eating at home, but never follow through? Jen from Beauty and Bedlam shares ideas on alternate ways to approach OAMM menus.

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.

Father’s Day is just a few days away. Do you have cooking plans? Eating out plans? Grilling plans? Here are some great ideas from fellow blogger and father, John Donohue on approaching your Father’s Day celebration.

If you aren’t quite ready for Once A Month Mom style cooking perhaps you could get a start doing a few things to help make dinner time easier at your house. Guest blogger Mary talks about how she has gotten her toes wet with bulk cooking.

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.

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.

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.

Have you ever wondered if the deal you are getting on that giant box of macaroni and cheese is a good deal? A reader answers the question today of whether buying in bulk will really save you money.

I have been entertaining the idea of composting for some time. Most especially when I have a sink full of Once A Month mom peels and cores. I am just not sure how to get started. Today a reader shares about how she, and you too, can get started composting.

Today’s guest post comes to us from Vanderbilt Wife! From necessity to addiction menu planning can easily become a normal way of life, with our without little ones!