Wednesday, December 14, 2011

70 MEALS ONE TRIP TO THE STORE!


THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED
CONGRATULATIONS TO SANTANNA HAWKINS! 

I have been using the "70 Meals One Trip to the Store" cookbook for 1 1/2 years.  I was excited to get the book because it details a twice per year and once a week grocery list that simplifies my life by allowing me to make ANY recipe from the book!  I can have the kids or my hubby pick the meals they want for the week and I know I'll have the stuff to make all of them!  Oh What Joy!

My goal was to learn to make some good home-cooked meals, begin using an easy grocery list and save money on our grocery budget, all at the same time.  How did it pan out?  Perfectly!

The recipes are easy and tasty.  The Kitchen Sink Meatloaf, Buttered Noodles and Fried Chicken are total family favorites.  The Grocery List is spelled out in the book. I typed up and printed the "Twice a Year" list and "Weekly" lists.  They are kept folded in my purse for easy access when I get the urge to do some quick grocery shopping.

The neat thing about this is that I KNOW I can pick any recipe from the book and have ALL of the items in our kitchen to prepare the meal.  Any meal...Any Time!  

My husband likes the fact that we can basically plan our grocery budget without fail. It's neat, tidy and cost effective.  Add to that the fact that we are eating at home more often, taking lunches to work and our fast food days are nil to none and...well...we've saved a boat-load of money this past year!  We are learning to eat at home, spend time together and stop eating fast food at the drop of a hat!  Whoot!

The book is a success for our family. It's OFFICIALLY a staple in our home!  Thank you Kelly Donlea for all of your hard work! 

I am now going to try her "40 Dinner Duos" book.  I'll be able to Cook Once and Eat Twice!!  Can you imagine Cooking 3 Meals a week and having dinner done for SIX days? I'm doing the happy dance!

One Winner will be chosen to win BOTH Cookbooks...
70 Meals One Trip To The Store AND 40 Dinner Duos! 

The giveaway will run to Monday December 19th, 2011. One winner will be selected via random number generator and will be notified via email within 48 hours after the close of the contest. Must be 18+ to enter and reside in the United States. This promotion is in NO way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. The information collected is not for Facebook.

1. To be entered to win, you must "LIKE" and Share Organizing Dinner on Facebook and comment one time on this blog post.  Include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you.

65 COMMENTS:

Jen@Scrapingirl said...

I like them, and you :), on facebook!! nmmom16@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I definately need some organizaton of any type in my life!
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Stephanie said...

Sounds great! stefferweffer@yahoo.com

Fran said...

I need all the help I can get. Sure do hope I win. My big problem is that my 13-year old is vegetarian now. UGH.

Email: june16.1989@yahoo.com
My name is Fran Carter

Anonymous said...

Liked and shared. Could really use some meal organization!
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Anonymous said...

This would be fantastic since I am a new single mom of two growing boys.

Lora Pek
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Stacy said...

Oh, I would love to include this in my life!! dolphin981@live.com

Fotomoto2011 said...

Sounds great I need all the help I can get werafunnyfarm@gmail.com

Auntie Ish said...

Liked, shared and could definitely use this! Auntieish@gmail.com

kellet said...

I would live to win this. Always looking for ways to simplify my life!

Gail said...

I definately need this help. Living on a very tight budget.

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Clementine said...

I liked and shared. I already found a great recipe to use on their FB page!

Anonymous said...

I "liked & shared on Facebook!" Sure would love to win these cookbooks!!!

Lisa Cox
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Anonymous said...

Would LOVE to try this to simplify meal times! lifeissweet2@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

"liked" and "shared" on FB.
These look great! With 2 little ones and another due in Feb.. I could use something like this!
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Erin said...

I definitely need all the help I can get.

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Jean said...

oh my... would give up most anything to be more organized.....!

JC Fraser, WI
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Crystal Bradley said...

This would be awesome. I could save some money and keep my budget in line.

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Shal Johns said...

I need a lot of help with organization. Hate stopping at the store every day trying to find something to cook and with 5 kids and a picky husband....HELP!

Darst Family said...

I definitely need this! ilvarose@aol.com

Joe, Angie & family said...

Liked and Shared! Would love to win these. Sure would help out the meal planning! jawatwood@gmail.com

Santanna Hawkins said...

I liked and Tagged in a status update! Thank you! hawkmom1234@yahoo.com

alisha said...

I liked them and shared with my friends.

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Bettina said...

looks very helpful!
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ummahmed said...

Oh this sounds like an exciting cookbook! Anyway to simplify and organize cooking is a great thing! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

I've liked them on facebook. My email is tiffany.stabou@gmail.com

Sharon said...

I like them on Facebook and I'd like them at home. What a fantastic idea! I think I should try these cookbooks and make my life simpler. My organizational skills are lacking. Maybe these would help. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas and resources.
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Radically His said...

Yes, this would be great! Thecarpentersloft@yahoo.com Merry Christmas :)

Fatcat said...

I want. :-)

Lisa said...

I've been intrigued by this meal planning system since you first tried it. I liked & shared their website on Facebook. Thanks for the contest!
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Michelle - Blessed Mom of 4 said...

I liked and shared!
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dmknutson said...

would lOVE to try this great method out with my fam!!!
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Wendy said...

This sounds great! I need organizational help, and the kitchen would be a great place to start! wendywgdc@yahoo.com

Kimberly said...

Liked, shared, and definitely need this!!! Thinking even if I don't win will have to check into it anyway!! samam1015 at gmail dot com Thanks

Anonymous said...

They sound great! stacykarpowicz@yahoo.com

Dee said...

I can use this help in the kitchen. grace5@rose.net

nicole said...

These books would be so helpful because I cook all meals from scratch for my big family:) nicoleaction@yahoo.com

Cindy said...

Since I don't like to cook very much, these books would be great. My family can eat and I don't have to fret over every meal. Thank You!!! I also liked and posted a share on Facebook. Cindy ~ heartflowers3@yahoo.com

Angie Y said...

Wow this sounds really great. Even if I don't win this, I think I may look into buying it. I can see where it would really be a great thing!
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Cattitude said...

Liked and shared - ready to win!
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Khalilah said...

I liked & shared on FB. I LOVE and need this! Thank you for the opportunity.

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Carrie Hetu said...

I love cookbooks and these sound like they fit into my frugal type cooking I demonstrate at http://poortorichadayatatime.blogspot.com/
and would make a great addition! K going to like on facebook now!

Carrie at frazzledhetumom@hotmail.com

JB in TN said...

Thanks for sharing these wonderful resources! I liked on FB and hope this gets the word out to other hard working moms out there like us! God Bless! ~ Jackie at thebetancourt6@gmail.com

Ginnamom said...

Liked and Shared on Facebook looks like a very helpful book for families on a budget. Ginnamom77@yahoo.com

cjmcmahan said...

I like them on FB and saved you to my favorites!! I am so in need of a cookbook like this to get my life back in order.

Mavryn and Bryce Cooper said...

With two new four year old twin additions to my family- I would love a little organization infusion... especially into our food budget :) coopermavryn@yahoo.com

stephanie liss said...

Sounds like the only thing missing is someone to cook for me!!! Stephanieliss@comcast.net

Kat~B said...

"Liked" and shared...So interested in these 2 wonderful books. Would love to get organized. It is a running joke in my family that "I am getting organized" will be on my tombstone...lol

Email:berlendy@cox.net

Brandilyn said...

Liked and shared!

Anonymous said...

I "liked" them on facebook and definately could use this organization in our house

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Trena said...

Love this idea! It would be great to have some variety, and know that I have what I need on hand in the cabinet to make multiple meals. Thanks for the opportunity to learn about this!
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Trena said...

Thanks for the opportunity to learn how to be more organized with dinner prep. Always looking for ideas we can use to have more variety and know that I have the items on hand!
Thanks!
trenamt@gmail.com

Jessica said...

I would love this! I'm a super busy mom of a 3 year old, expecting another in May. foreveraudreesmama@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

These look great! Thank you for sharing! seabeegrl@cavtel.net

Mountain Mary said...

We are getting busier as the children get older. We always need help with healthy easy inexpensive meals. My emial is mountainmary@ak.net

outback dreaming said...

Less time in the kitchen and supermarket sounds like a great idea. I could use all the help I can get. trevenny@isage.net.au

outback dreaming said...

Less time cooking and shopping sounds like a great idea. Could do with saving time. Liked and sharedtrevenny@isage.net.au

rradiogirl said...

Cool!

Becky said...

These books look awesome! Would be great if I win, but I will definitely look into them.

Ez said...

This is exciting:D I need all the help I can get:D

Fibia said...

Awesome, would love the chance to win them.
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cnmworkin4u said...

I love the whole idea of making meals in my house a lot simpler! Here's to the winner, even if it's not me =) cnm2004@gmail.com

Melanie Antonacci said...

Sounds great! Liked you on FB and shared the post. Melanie@readingispriceless.com

Becca said...

like and shared on facebook. These books look awesome!
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Becca said...

liked and shared on facebook. These look awesome!
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The Mom with Brownies said...

CONGRATULATIONS TO SANTANNA HAWKINS!

Santanna Won The Two Cookbooks!!

Santanna please check your email and spam folders. Respond to my email so that I can mail your books to you! Thank You!