Menu Plan Monday ~ Sept 28th + giveaway

by Laura on September 27, 2009

in Menu Plan Monday

Updated to add: This giveaway is now closed. The winner is #24 Colleen!

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Isn’t that new button so cute?  I’ve been helping Cathy from Desperately Seeking Wordpress with some purse organization (that I’ll hopefully be showing you tomorrow) and she went and made a lovely MPM button for me in return.  I just love it!  You are more than welcome to use it on your own site as well if you like.  Thanks again Cathy!

So last week we did it, we made it over 400 participants!  In fact I believe we were at 430!  That’s a lot of happy households my friends, woohoo :)  I said that if we made it over 400 I’d giveaway the Summer Slow Cooker Meals Taste of Home cookbook to a random winner.  That winner is A Couch With A View!!  Thanks everyone, I hope you enjoyed a week of less stress for having had a menu plan :)

Since last week was so much fun I’ve decided to do another giveaway this week except I’m making this one open to everyone.  In other words, you don’t have to link up a menu plan to enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post.  I’m so excited to let you know that this week you have the opportunity to win some menu planning help from Kate at Stolen Moments Menu Planning!   Kate is offering either a 3-month subscription to the complete (breakfast, lunch and dinner) plan or a 6-month subscription to the basic (dinners only) plan. The winner can pick which option they’d prefer.

This service is different from other menu planning options out there because it is fully personalized to your family’s size, likes, dislikes, cooking styles and budget. Kate takes your answers from a brief survey to create unique menu plans tailored just for your family. Each plan includes the menu, recipes and a corresponding grocery list.  You can choose to have your plans delivered monthly or weekly.   For more information, check out the Stolen Moments Menu Planning site and order page.  I haven’t seen another menu planning service that offers this much personalization and attention to your family’s unique needs.  In honor of today’s giveaway Kate has set up a unique discount page for orgjunkie readers here.  Simply put in the password frugal and you will be able to lock in at the rate of $5.95 per month for basic and $12.50 per month for complete.  Sample menu plans can be seen hereTo enter the giveaway just leave a comment on this post before Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00 pm PST to be eligible.

Okay so here is what my family will be eating this week:

Monday: Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad

Tuesday: Dinner at friends – I’m going to bring some Glazed Chocolate Chip Brownies

Wednesday: Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf served with rice and broccoli

Thursday: Son’s 10th birthday!  His pick = grilled steak (with this Easy Marinade) and baked potatoes

Friday: Leftover buffet

Saturday: Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup

Simple Supper Sunday

WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU THIS WEEK?

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{ 177 comments… read them below or add one }

Adriane September 28, 2009 at 8:13 pm

Thank you for hosting MPM. I just posted my first menu. I’ve been reading here for a while and have gotten some great menu ideas. I’m so excited to finally be able to participate!

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Diana September 28, 2009 at 8:21 pm

Fun giveaway!

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Elizabeth September 28, 2009 at 9:31 pm

Hi, I’m too sick to do a menu plan this week (hubby is taking care of it), so I’m glad you opened the giveaway up to everyone.

Sure miss my meal organizing, though. My husband is adrift in the kitchen! :)

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debi b September 28, 2009 at 9:49 pm

Better late than never!
I’m finally back and getting organized again (I just moved…)

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purple moose September 28, 2009 at 10:46 pm

Mmmmm, grilled steaks! My birthday is coming up too, and that’s what I want. :)

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Creative2xmom September 28, 2009 at 11:21 pm

what a great giveaway! I could absolutely use some new inspiration.

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EVI September 29, 2009 at 1:13 am

I do menu-plan, but don’t have a blog – otherwise, I’d be on your list every week. So be assured, there’s one more out there! ;-)
Thank you for your site, I love your writing-style, it’s so funny and you have such great ideas! I enjoy reading your tips very much! – and of course, I’d love to get a giveaway!

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Ayelet September 29, 2009 at 4:11 am

430! you go girl. Thanks for being there for all of us less then organized peeeps.

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Renee September 29, 2009 at 5:05 am

I am new; found y’all through my friend Michele

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sarah September 29, 2009 at 5:25 am

Would love some help with meal planning. My menus are getting old!

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Stephenie September 29, 2009 at 5:57 am

What an awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.

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Connie Sue Jacobs September 29, 2009 at 6:12 am

Would love to win. Thanks

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Rachael September 29, 2009 at 6:48 am

I’d love the menu planning help! Thanks!

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Missy September 29, 2009 at 11:35 am

Thanks for all of your menu planning help!!

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Amanda September 29, 2009 at 12:24 pm

I love this idea. I discovered your menu planning about a month ago and I have rediscovered my love of cooking! Thank you so much!

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Mary in Baltimore September 29, 2009 at 1:41 pm

I am so inspired with all the menu planning thanks to your blog! I’ve been considering the Stolen Moments service and may just have to go and treat myself as an early holiday present!
Mary

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Cyndi September 30, 2009 at 5:42 am

Half the battle for me is figuring out what to make. Menu planning by someone else? I’m all for it!

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Abbey September 30, 2009 at 6:29 am

I’ll definitely be checking out this service. I’ve tried one menu plan service and wasn’t impressed with it because it didn’t meet my family’s needs!

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Sandy Myers September 30, 2009 at 7:03 am

This is a great site! Only found you yesterday and I’m hoping that you can help me finally get a menu-plan underway! My mind just has a hard time grasping the concept of planning ahead!

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Pamela September 30, 2009 at 7:14 am

We have been sick… so it’s a bit thrown together this week. Thanks for the recipe ideas!

-Pamela

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flutemom September 30, 2009 at 12:16 pm

the giveaway sounds wonderful. after 27+ years of marriage, i’m really in a “same old, same old” sort of rut. i try new things sometimes, but resort back to the ones we’ve always used. i’m ready for new things in life.

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Erin Blair October 1, 2009 at 8:06 pm

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I can’t see any of the links that are normally here for Menu Planning Monday. I normally can & I saw them earlier in the week. Since it’s October 1st, so the links get cleared at the end of the month? Hmmm?

Thanks for all your great ideas! Erinn

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Adrienne October 1, 2009 at 8:40 pm

I cant see the links either. I hope they are back soon!

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Laura October 1, 2009 at 11:37 pm

No idea where the links went. Hopefully they’ll be back soon.

Sorry about that :(

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menu planning October 5, 2009 at 10:26 am

I love and am inspired with all the menu planning thanks to your blog! I’ve been considering this stolen moment service and may just have to go and treat myself as an early holiday present!

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menu planning October 5, 2009 at 10:28 am

thanks for some WONDERFUL holiday ideas!

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Renae F October 9, 2009 at 12:03 am

Yay I want to win this soo bad! i have been wanting to try a menu planning service! Pick me please!!!

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