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“Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms” Cookbook Review & Giveaway

Posted by on October 7, 2009 · 292 Comments 

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I was excited to review the new cookbook by Jane Doiron called Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms.  This is right up my alley.  I love to cook, but sometimes it’s hard, especially when I am a busy mom.  There are great recipes in this cookbook.  Some that sound great include Bruschetta, Stuffed Mushrooms, Pumpkin Bread, Quiche Lorraine, Gingerbread, Mini Cheesecakes, and more!!  The cookbook includes recipes for Appetizers, Breakfast and Brunch, Dessert, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, and Soups.  Plus there is a section that talks about Measurement Equivalents and Weight Conversions.

1 lucky reader on The Mommy-Files will win a copy of this fabulous Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms Cookbook!!

WIN IT!! (MANDATORY ENTRY)

- Tell me in a comment why you want to win this cookbook.

EXTRA ENTRIES!!

- Follow me on Twitter (themommyfiles) – 1 ENTRY

- Tweet about the giveaway – 1 ENTRY DAILY

- Follow me through Google Connect (new on the right side of the blog) – 1 ENTRY

- Subscribe to my blog – 1 ENTRY

- Add my Mommy-Files button to your blog and include the URL – 1 ENTRY

- Add my Holiday Gift Guide button to your blog – 1 ENTRY

- Leave a comment on the Make-Ahead Meals Blog and say you came from The Mommy-Files – 1 ENTRY per comment

- Comment on any “GENERAL” post – 1 ENTRY per post comment (no limit)

- Blog about this giveaway and include the URL – 5 ENTRIES

RULES!!

- Contest will close at 11:59 p.m. PST on October 20th, 2009! Any entries after this time will be deleted!

- Contest open to U.S. residents only.

I received a copy of “Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Rooms” so that I could write an honest review.

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Written by Shannon Gosney (formerly known as Shannon Steen-Larsen) Shannon is the author of The Mommy-Files Blog. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development with a Minor in Business Management. She is a single, stay-at-home mom of 3 active boys, living on the Central Coast near San Luis Obispo, California. After her full-time job as a stay-at-home mom with her 3 boys, Shannon is now working on earning her Certificate in Paralegal Studies at the local college. On her blog, Shannon talks about motherhood, family fun activities, and kitchen tips and recipes. Shannon reviews products, performances, restaurants, and different businesses, and also conducts giveaways.

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292 Responses to ““Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms” Cookbook Review & Giveaway”
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    Dotti says:
    October 7, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    My schedule is so busy, a cookbook like this would be the perfect solution. I love the idea of making meals ahead.

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    Dotti says:
    October 7, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Following on Google

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    Dotti says:
    October 7, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    Subscribed

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    Shannon Baas says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    Always looking for easy recipes.

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    Bekki Orr says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    I am not very good at making meal decisions last minute…and I really don’t take a lot of time during the week or even the day to think about what to make for dinner: so this would really help me out a lot! Thanks for the chance! bekki1820cb@gmail.com

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    Bekki Orr says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Follow on twitter
    bekki1820cb
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    Bekki Orr says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    follow via gfc! bekki1820cb@gmail.com

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    Bekki Orr says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    subscribe to the blog! bekki1820cb@gmail.com

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    Bekki Orr says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    tweeted: http://twitter.com/bekki1820cb/status/4698587521
    bekki1820cb@gmail.com

    I just realized that my comments before this have the wrong email address in the field where you type your email…i hope that is doesn’t make a difference seeing as i usually post my email in each entry!!! sorry! it is probably like that in all the other giveaways i entered!

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    James Coyne says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    I love to cook and i love new recipies

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    Crystal Allen says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    i would love to win this because i am a busy mom of a 9 yr old and a 5 yr old. they are both in school and on a tight schedule. i would love to be able to have a hot and healthy meal for them. it needs to be quick to cook so that i can prepare it after homework and before ball practice. thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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    Crystal Allen says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    follow on twitter clallen at ntin dot net

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    Crystal Allen says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:59 pm

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    Crystal Allen says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:59 pm

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    Wendi P says:
    October 7, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    I have two tween girls and that leaves no time to cook. Need I say more?

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    Wendi P says:
    October 7, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    I am an email suscriber.

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    etirv says:
    October 7, 2009 at 11:58 pm

    This will help me save time and also give me more time to do other things!

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    etirv says:
    October 7, 2009 at 11:58 pm

    Google reader subscriber!

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    etirv says:
    October 7, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Google friend follower!

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    Tari Lawson says:
    October 8, 2009 at 4:03 am

    I sometimes work in the evening leaving my husband and boys without a good homecooked meal. It would be great to make several meals ahead of time so they would eat right when I am not there to cook for them.

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    Leanne says:
    October 8, 2009 at 5:07 am

    With my kids as busy as they are, I am always looking for quick and easy meals for during the week. This sounds like it would help!!
    Thanks for the chance!!

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    Leanne says:
    October 8, 2009 at 5:08 am

    I follow along with google reader!

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    Bonnie W says:
    October 8, 2009 at 7:00 am

    I need to learn how to make meals ahead of time for quick warming after work.

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    Bonnie W says:
    October 8, 2009 at 7:01 am

    Follow you through Google Connect.

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    Bonnie W says:
    October 8, 2009 at 7:01 am

    subscriber

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    angela m says:
    October 8, 2009 at 7:50 am

    i want to win this cookbook because i love to cook and i am getting tired of making the same stuff
    thanks

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    Mya Brooks says:
    October 8, 2009 at 9:27 am

    I am always on the lookout for easy recipes and I collect cookbooks!!!

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    Deborah Wellenstein says:
    October 8, 2009 at 11:43 am

    I need fast and easy because I work full time, and the last thing I want to do when I get home is cook! Thanks!

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    Venus M. says:
    October 8, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    With this cookbook not only will I be able to get ahead of the meals but it will also give me more time to spend with my kids

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    Kerrie Mayans says:
    October 8, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I want to win this cookbook because as the mom of four kids it seems I am always running one or another from place to place and never have time to make real meals.

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    Kerrie Mayans says:
    October 8, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I follow you on twitter as kmayans

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    October 8, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    I follow you wiht google friend connect as degood

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    jeanine says:
    October 9, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    i’d like to win this book because i am a homeschooling mom of 4 who enjoys bulk cooking.

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    jeanine says:
    October 9, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    google follower

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    jeanine says:
    October 9, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    email subscriber

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    jeanine says:
    October 9, 2009 at 6:41 pm

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    Brittany says:
    October 10, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    I love to try out new recipes, hope I win

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    Brittany says:
    October 10, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    follow on google connect

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    October 10, 2009 at 12:37 pm

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    Marie says:
    October 10, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    This would be great since I am learning how to cook more now to save money!

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    Marie says:
    October 10, 2009 at 1:16 pm

    I am a follower.

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    Marie says:
    October 10, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I am also a subscriber.

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    Rachel DeMille says:
    October 10, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    I am a busy mom and I need some new recipes and would especially like to have “make-ahead” meals! Would love to win this!

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    Rachel DeMille says:
    October 10, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    I follow you on Twitter (tobinsmommy08)

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    Rachel DeMille says:
    October 10, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    I follow you through Google Friend Connect

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    MMW says:
    October 10, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    I want to win!!! I am a single mom who works full time and has the kids full time. I need all the help I can get. I am desperate to freeze some good comfort food for winter months. The table of contents of this book sounds so delicious!!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    MMW says:
    October 10, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    I follow thru google friend connect!

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    angie says:
    October 11, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    I love cookbooks and anything to make life easier is so welcome.

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    Honey Mommy says:
    October 11, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    I work two nights a week, so this cook book would make life so much easier for me!

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    Honey Mommy says:
    October 11, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    Your Mommy-Files button is on my blog.

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    Kristi says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    I would love to win this – it always seems the busiest time of the day is that hour right before dinner – kids need to go here and there – youngest is getting antsy – would love to have the meals made ahead of time!

    kherbrand at comcast dot net

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    Kristi says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    I follow on twitter.

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    Kristi says:
    October 11, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    I follow on google connect.

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    Tarah says:
    October 12, 2009 at 10:30 am

    I would love to win this because it would be great to know that dinner is already “done” before I get home from work and have to figure it out and then take the time to make it. By that time everyone has snacked and filled up!

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    Jason says:
    October 12, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    I am always making stuff in a rush, this could be a huge help

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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    Rachel says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    I would love to win this since I’m always wondering what to make and it would be fabulous to have something ready to go when my son is hungry- instead of making it when he’s hungry!

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    Rachel says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    I’m a google follower

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    Rachel says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    I have your button on my blog

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    Rachel says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    I have your Holiday Gift Guide button

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    LT says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I would love to win this because I like feeding my family home cooked meals, but some days during the week it seams like I just don’t have enough time to do that! This way I could make them on weekends when I am not working!

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    LT says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I follow you on twitter as coloradomommy

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    LT says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    I follow via Google Friends!

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    LT says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    I am a subscriber!

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    LT says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    I commented on your last Secret Saturday post!

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    LT says:
    October 12, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I commented on your last Thankful Thursday post too!

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    brittney says:
    October 13, 2009 at 6:14 am

    I want to win because it seems like when it’s time to make dinner, there isn’t enough time.

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    sarah says:
    October 13, 2009 at 11:37 am

    i’m always looking for more interesting recipes!

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    christopher h says:
    October 13, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    i’d love to win because i usually don’t have enough time to cook on weeknights

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    Shawnee H says:
    October 14, 2009 at 6:40 am

    I have a collection of make-ahead and freezer cooking cookbooks that is DYING for a new addition. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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    Alicia says:
    October 14, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Because I suck at figuring out how to cook on the weekends for the upcoming week.

    Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

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    Rosey says:
    October 15, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    Anything that helps with dinner planning is welcome here, that’s why I would like to win.

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    Rosey says:
    October 15, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    I subscribe.

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    Thao says:
    October 15, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    I don’t have any recipes like what is in this book. I work and come home to care for my babies and don’t have time to fiddle with meals with a long list of ingredients and that take to much prep time.

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

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    October 15, 2009 at 9:27 pm

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    October 15, 2009 at 9:28 pm

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    Thao says:
    October 15, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    I subscribe via email.
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    Thao says:
    October 15, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Your button is located here
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