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I've had three babies. All in a row. So I know that feeling of craziness after you arrive home from the hospital with a precious little thing who steals your sanity and your sleep that you once so freely enjoyed.
To prepare for those trying first weeks of being a new mom I made 30-35 meals in advance shortly before I had each baby. The idea was from my mom who did Once a Month Cooking a handful of times while I was growing up. I have done it only 3 times: before I had each baby. It was a brilliant solution for those seasons of my life! Basically, my mom and I followed this cookbook:Once-A-Month Cooking
A few years later I discovered a new business trend that used the system I explained above EXCEPT in Fast-forward Mode!! What once took 2 1/2 days of very hard work now could be accomplished in a couple of hours. Supper Solutions is the franchise in our area that I experimented with and was instantly sold. I have gone there several times over the last few years and enjoyed every moment (and every meal!).
The food was delicious,
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the atmosphere was pleasing,
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and the satisfaction I felt
when I filled my freezer with dinners was IDEAL.
when I filled my freezer with dinners was IDEAL.
Here are some photos from a past visit and that time I had two adorable helpers!
Skyler concentrating on forming the burgers
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Reach!
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He is camera shy but ready to work![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKBm-Apg_xHroJruDszvfP-eE3PQFEhKwrvqWCZw8Q8q3expqEujMtuyZFAnbSKCRjqqytj2klbkgnsDcYuCGgxPfVVQdD5s7VDeEHh7I6mslry5e5LwUu1Y9YHsjx8HI8RkgeaEGiVkC/s400/blog+002.jpg)
And when it's time to hang up your apron,
you have more time to go be with your family.
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Explore your area for a meal prep kitchen near you!
And let me know if you're already doing it...
Attention Western Slope Locals:
Our local Supper Solutions is having a
HUGE sale on EVERYTHING.
For more ideas: The Inspired Room, I'm Lovin It, Do It Yourself Day, Works for Me Wednesday
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And when it's time to hang up your apron,
you have more time to go be with your family.
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Explore your area for a meal prep kitchen near you!
And let me know if you're already doing it...
Attention Western Slope Locals:
Our local Supper Solutions is having a
HUGE sale on EVERYTHING.
Tuesday, May 18th &
Wednesday, May 19th
1:00pm to 6:00pm
Be there or be square!
Be there or be square!
19 comments:
I like the meals you make there too. They are tasty and healthy. Looking at the pictures reminds me how fast our boys are growing up! :(
That is a great idea, Lisa. And it would be good, too, for someone about to have surgery who doesn't want to have to stand and cook.
XO,
Sheila :-)
When I lived in Colorado I really wanted to try Supper Soultions. It seems like such a great idea.
I have been thinking about trying one of these type places....hmmmmm. Your results look great!
Lisa, believe it or not, it's still current, and someone I know has the same flatware. The name of the company is called: Gourmet Settings. Go to their website, and you can find it there. I think it's still at Target, too! :-)
XO,
Sheila :-)
We have something similar here in Michigan, and I adore it-it has saved my sanity, and I don't have nearly as many gray hairs as I should have because of that place!
I hate cooking-and when my husband is out of town, I pop in a ready made (by me!) meal-and it is fantastic!
what a GREAT idea!! cooking is not my favorite thing to do, so this would be perfect for me!!
Oh yum! Oh what a great DIY project. You are one clever and crafty girl.
I just finished a project that took 23 years to complete.
Come take a peek.
Never heard of this but I'm intrigued! Sounds like a great idea!
Judy@cutest-little-things
I wish we had something like this locally, or that folks around here would use it (so I could start a franchise). Love this idea!
What a wonderful place. Wish we had something like that here. Thanks for sharing!
Found you on WFMW, When we got married my husband planned our honeymoon for a lake cabin in December and he went to a place like this and made all of our meals for the week so we wouldn't have to cook. It was absolutely delightful!
How cool! WE have a few of these type of places in our area. :D I have a friend whose sister owns one.
I wish they had something like that around here! I would love to try it!
I have three boys, too. :) They sure keep you hopping, don't they? Lol!
Cooking ahead is great, but I don't understand the advantage of going someplace special to do it. There's a fee beyond the cost of food, right--how much? What makes it better than cooking at home?
I just started OAMC at home...well more of a dedicated day of cooking. It's been such a time saver!
We have several different places like this in my area. Such a convenience...especially when there is an emergency meal needed!
Marty lived in the guest quarters of a plastic surgeon before we married. The doc's wife shopped once a month, then cooked for 2 days...packaging everything in single servings...and froze it all in their gigantic freezers. At a moment's notice, she could prepare a meal for her husband in just minutes. I always thought I would be this organized...NOPE! But I do cook lots of 20 minute meals...and they're quite good!
Jane (artfully graced)
Lovin that the kids help too! I'm coming over from I' Lovin it and I am LOVIN it!
Checking out more of your blog now! New follower yea I am!
the boys are so cute!
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