In order to help you Get Started quickly here are the basic steps you need to take first and a comprehensive list of all the great posts we have highlighted for our Get Started series.
Written by Tricia on December 5, 2011.
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If you have ever wondered if you could use a side-by-side refrigerator for cooking Once A Month menus, your answer is here! Along with some helpful tips on how to do it.
Written by guest on November 30, 2011.
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Ever wondered if you can cook a Once A Month Mom men using your apartment refrigerator freezer? This guest post from Modern Day Moms will prove that you can and outline how to succeed.
Written by guest on November 30, 2011.
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So, how much will this once a month cooking thing cost?
Written by Pam on November 29, 2011.
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There was a time in the past, when I was a single mom, struggling to raise and to feed my three young boys ages 1-6. As most moms, I wanted to give my children the healthiest options possible for their growing little bodies. And before I was on food assistance, that was a very daunting [...]
Written by lisa on November 28, 2011.
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So many of you have asked if there is a way that you can mix and match different menus. It seems that a majority of you use recipes from multiple menus to complete your cooking day. We understand and do a bit of the same ourselves from time to time. Despite the great number of [...]
Written by Tricia on November 27, 2011.
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Here is a quick glance on how to get started with Ziplist for Once A Month Mom recipes and how to get a FREE account if you haven’t already done so.
Written by Tricia on November 26, 2011.
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You have seen all the Get Started posts this far, and you are loving the idea of having your freezer stocked with meals for your busy family, but what if you just don’t have time for a huge cooking day, or don’t even like to cook? Group OAMC might be the answer for you!
Written by lisa on November 25, 2011.
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A pantry stockpiling list for your future once a month cooking days.
Written by Tricia on November 25, 2011.
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I started freezer cooking back in college to save money. Here I am, a husband, three kids and 18 years later and still freezer cooking. How and what I put in the freezer has really changed over the years!
Written by angela on November 24, 2011.
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Once a month cooking can be a wonderful time-saver, but how do you tackle a whole big cooking day if you have kids at home?
Written by melissa on November 23, 2011.
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Come see how the Foodsaver system can help you save time and money with freezer cooking!
Written by Kelly on November 22, 2011.
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Thawing meals can be one of the hardest things to time when you are preparing Once A Month Mom meals. Failing to take the meal out of the freezer in enough time to thaw properly before cooking can lead to dinner FAIL. Use these thawing times and methods to help you stay on track.
Written by Tricia on November 21, 2011.
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You’ve seen a cooking day in a small kitchen, come learn a few tips for a cooking day in a medium to large kitchen!
Written by Kelly on November 20, 2011.
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A resource on how long freezer meals will last, as well as links for properly wrapping and storing food in the freezer.
Written by jimmie on November 19, 2011.
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Ever wonder how long it takes us to make a monthly menu? Whether we test it or not? Whether you can trust the quantities you see? This post will walk you through the timeline for creating Once A Month Mom menus.
Written by Tricia on November 18, 2011.
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I’m fairly new to once a month cooking, having started this past summer while I was on maternity leave with my now-8-month-old daughter. I heard a friend mention Once a Month Mom, and was DELIGHTED when I came to the site and saw all the awesome resources, including a gluten free/dairy free menu. At the [...]
Written by jimmie on November 18, 2011.
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Do I cook only once a month? I love to cook and bake, so I couldn’t limit myself to just one day a month. At the same time I love to have freezer meals to fall back on for those busy nights after work or when I’m too tired to cook and the kids are starving!
Written by melissa on November 17, 2011.
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From cereals to fruit and vegetable purees, there really is no need to rely on prepackaged foods for your baby. Here are some great first food recipes to try for introducing solids to your baby.
Written by melissa on November 17, 2011.
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Curious on how I OAMM? Welcome to my kitchen, sit down, grab a cup of coffee and take a peek at the reasons and ways that I do my cooking!
Written by lisa on November 16, 2011.
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