We are giving back this holiday season.  You can nominate a friend for a Menu Planning Central Lifetime Membership (and win one yourself too!)  See the details here:  http://www.themenumom.com/nominate-a-friend-for-a-menu-planning-central-membership

Also, we have some help for you!  We have planned Thanksgiving and Christmas for you!  (this makes it soooo easy!)  Here are the details:  http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/holiday.html

Have you joined us on facebook yet?  So many fun things going on there – including lots of give-aways! 
www.facebook.com/themenumom

Finally, here are some highlights from our community this week:

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/62211/pumpkin-pie-oatmeal.html
Cream Soup ?:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/61551/cream-soup-.html

Wash Potatoes in the Dishwasher?:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/62204/wash-potatoes-in-the-dishwasher.html

I hope you have a great week!

Christine Steendahl
"The Menu Mom"

First Off, You can jump over to the community much easier now!  Simply go to www.theblogfrog.com/themenumom (a new easy to remember URL!)

Join is in these Discussions (or start your own!)

New Freezing Food Guide:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/58477/new-free-freezing-food-guide.html

Free Extra Dessert Delights Gum: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/58683/free-extra-dessert-delights-gum.html

What’s For Dinner: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/26247/whats-for-dinner-.html 

What’s the Worst Processed Food: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/57928/whats-the-worst-processed-food.html

Soy or No Soy, That is the Question: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/57804/soy-or-no-soy-that-is-the-question.html

Yum for Kids Magazine: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/55571/yum-for-kids-magazine.html

Enjoy!
Christine

One of my cooking friends, Shelley from OneRoastVegetable.com, has created a brand-new cooking for the freezer class called "Fresh From The Freezer:  Healthy Meals for Busy People."  What perfect timing since we just released a couple freezer cooking resources ourselves! 

Two things you need to know:  The class starts TODAY – Tuesday October 19th. And there is no charge for you to take it!

http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/freshfreezer

This class is made up of short video lessons that you watch online, each one showing you step-by-step how to successfully use your freezer to help make meal preparation easy.

Enjoy!
Christine

P.S. I’m taking this class too and I look forward to seeing you on the ‘inside’. Make sure you forward this email to all of your friends, because the more people who sign up for this class, the more videos Shelley’s going to release! Sign up now: http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/freshfreezer

P.P.S. If you missed the freezer resources we released in the last couple weeks – here they are again:

Freezing Food Guide:
http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/FreezerFoodsUsed.pdf

Freezer Recipes Ebook:
http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/FreezerRecipes.pdf

Have you visited our community yet this week?  There are lots of fun things going on!

First, Did you pick up your fall resource?  – It’s a freezer recipe cookbook that compiles some of our favorite freezer recipes – this is free for the taking!  Learn more here: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/54221/goodies-for-you-today—freezer-recipe-book–1-2-off-mpc.html

We also have 50% off our Menu Planning Central Program through Friday – http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/halfoff.html

Here are some more discussions you might be interested in joining in on:

Fun Muffin Idea for Kids: 
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/51588/fun-muffin-idea-for-kids.html

AmiLang on Etsy:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/54362/amilang-on-etsy.html

Need Help with Ideas on Packing my Son’s Lunch:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/53019/need-help-with-ideas-for-packing-my-sons-lunches.html

One of our Own is in the Pillsbury Contest:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/50752/one-of-our-own-is-in-the-pillsbury-contest.html

A Recipe I just HAD to Share:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/53073/a-recipe-i-just-had-to-share.html

Finally, feel free to start your own topic in our community as well!  (no personal advertising, but other than that – post away!)

Christine Steendahl
"The Menu Mom"

P.S.  If you enjoy our community, please tell your friends!  You can also find me on facebook – www.facebook.com/themenumom & twitter – www.twitter.com/themenumom
I look forward to interacting with you!

I enjoy spending time in the kitchen in the fall – the kids are off at school, it is cooler out, and I just have a tad bit more time.  How about you?  When I have extra time, I like to pop a few things into my freezer to use on the days when I am super busy, (or just feeling lazy).  Today I thought I would share with you some of my favorite freezer recipes. 

But before I do, I also wanted to share with you that if you like this resource, I know that you will LOVE all the resources we have available in Menu Planning Central.  Have you taken a look at all we have to offer?  It is a super value, but to make it even better, I will extend 50% off to you through Friday – the 24th, you can use this link:  http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/halfoff.html

Okay, here is your Freezer Recipes Ebook: 
http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/FreezerRecipes.pdf

Enjoy!

Christine Steendahl
"The Menu Mom" 

P.S. You really don’t have anything to lose by checking out http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/halfoff.html with our 14 day full refund guarantee! 

Here’s what’s happening in our community this week:

Family Lunch List:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/34470/family-lunch-list.html

Sam’s Club, Costco or Neither:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/45886/sams-club,-costco-or-neither.html

Mama Bargains & Zulily:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/45906/mama-bargains–zulilly.html

Egg Molds?: http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/44970/egg-molds.html

How Often Do You Have Dessert?:
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/44345/how-often-do-you-have-dessert.html

Hop in and join us!

Christine Steendahl
“The Menu Mom”

I just posted a review and opportunity to win an Easy Lunch Box from www.easylunchboxes.com  These are extremely affordable and really nice!
Here’s how you can win one:  http://www.themenumom.com/back-to-school-lunch-box-review-give-away

Christine

It’s time for our Blog Frog Community Round-Up!

Here’s what’s happening this week in our community
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum
Won’t you join us?

Do You Can?
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/43033/do-you- can.html

Christmas in July – Gift for You
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/42700/christmas-in-july—gift-for-you—only-until-july-31.html

Spaghetti Sauce Recipes
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/42499/spaghetti-sauce-recipes.html

What’s for Dinner
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/26247/whats-for-dinner-.html

Low Tax / Tax Free Back to School Shopping
http://www.theblogfrog.com/581761/forum/43031/low-tax—tax-free-back-to-school-shopping.html

Christine Steendahl
“The Menu Mom”

With it being the end of July, we thought it would be fun to celebrate with some Christmas in July! Therefore, I have put together a special gift for you – our Christmas Made Easy Guide, To-Do List, Christmas Menu & Shopping List. (Yes, I know Christmas is five months away… ) However, we sell this program for $14.95 at Christmas time, so why not grab it now – FREE? Just save it on your computer (the files will only be active until July 31^st) and then you will have it come December. Here are the files:
http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/xmasjulygift.html

You’ll also find a special surprise offer here as well:
http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/halfoff.html

Hint: Back to school is just around the corner – it’s time to get organized in the kitchen, and this will help – BIG TIME!

Enjoy!
Christine Steendahl
“The Menu Mom”

I have a fun e-book for you today featuring 40 smoothie recipes.  Enjoy!

 Summer Smoothies Recipes

* For even more smoothie recipes visit www.smoothieblends.com