Until recently, I had been a stay at home mom who cooked every single day. Last month, I started working and decided it was too much for me to come home form a full day's work and then start the dinner from scratch. The fact that I am not very fond of cooking did not help at all. That is when I discovered once a month cooking with freezer recipes.
When I first heard about it, it seemed overwhelming to cook once a month for the whole month. I was not sure I had enough freezer recipes I could use.
I decided to give it a try though and that first day was something. I felt I had bitten off more than I could chew. With two little ones who can't really help, it was all upon me. I stayed with it though and somehow pulled myself through the day.
I came home the next day, exhausted from work but I had this bounce in my step because I know I would not have to cook. I had a freezer full of dinners. I could even ask my kids to pick what they wanted to eat that night.
The whole week went by without me having to do any major dishes and I was hooked. Now I cook once a month with freezer recipes and can't imagine life any other way. Here are five reasons you must give it a try.
1. You have nothing to lose. Just try it once to see if it works for you and if you decide it is not for you, you will still have a month's worth of dinners in your freezer.
2. Using freezer recipes, we save a lot of money. We used to resolve that we would not eat out during the week but some days, I would be so tired to cook, I would cave. For our family of four, an inexpensive dinner at the fast food place can cost a minimum of $20.00. Do that once every week and it can add up to $80.00 a month.
3. Having food in the freezer that was cooked at home is obviously healthier than eating at that inexpensive fast food place. Over time, my kids will develop healthy eating habits and grow to love wholesome home cooked meals as opposed to French fries.
4. I save many trips to the grocery store because I shop only once a month and buy in bulk to save more money. Before, I used to fill the fridge with vegetables and meats I planned to cook but when we ate out most of those supplies would just go bad. Now I only buy what will be used for my freezer recipes. Moreover, my fridge has more space.
5. The most important advantage is all the extra time I get with my family. I come home and help my daughter with homework, we all go swimming and then we all sit down for a healthy dinner together. It can't get any better than that. Now if only feeding a toddler could be easier...
So you see how cooking once a month with freezer recipes is the way to go? You should seriously consider it. The book I use for my freezer recipes has over 70 healthy recipes with step-by-step instructions. It has grocery lists and menu plans, which in itself can be a big task. The best part is that it is an ebook, so you can get instant access to it and it costs less than one large pizza.
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