Why You Should Never Ask “What’s For Dinner?” Again
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 . . .
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.
You don’t have to follow the Once A Month Mom every month (but that would be silly). If you are looking for a simple way to “take off” this month here are some great suggestions for utilizing on sale cuts of meat at your local grocer for quick and easy meals.
A Once A Month Mom reader shares her latest adventure with freezing Christmas cookies for the holidays. And they look very yummy!
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.
Do you have a blog and want to tell others about what you do over at your site? Do you have great things to say but you don’t have a blog of your own? Have you been enjoying your adventures as a Once A Month Mom and want to share them with others? If so, you may want to read how you can reach Once A Month Mom readers.
I am guest posting over at Money Saving Mom about Once A Month Cooking in light of the upcoming #baking day, you should check it out. And if you are a reader from Money Saving Mom – Welcome! This post will help you get started in how to navigate this site easily.
Briana is one of the great women I am going to have the privilege to spend time with in a little over a week. I am so looking forward to BlogHer (more coming soon on my decision to attend) in Chicago. Head on over to Bargain Briana for a few of my suggestions, to read my great post, and to see what bargains she is talking about today.
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.
We are guest posting at $5 Dinners about using the gift of cooking to assist others. If you are a reader from $5 Dinners WELCOME! This is an explanation on what we do and what we are about here at Once A Month Mom.
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.
I am guest posting over at Stretching a Buck today! I am talking more about how we save time and money here at Once A Month Mom.
Check it out I am guest posting over at Keeping it “Cent”sible!
I am guest posting over at $5 Dinners today on once-a-month cooking. If you have a moment stop on over and check out what I have to say on creating inexpensive meals.
I nearly beside myself as I am guest posting over at The “Cent”sible Sawyer this morning! Come check it out!