Happy New Year!
As promised, we would like to introduce you to the second volume of
The Gathering Of Friends Cookbook
by Michelle Huxtable
Like the first book, I immediatly fell in love with this enchanting cookbook. It is a beautiful book, full of stunning pictures and brimming with promising recipes.
Not only is it a delight to look at, but it will be a great help with my New Years resolution to plan my weekly meals in advance.
It has 5 weeks of planned dinners, including weekly shopping lists to make it easy for you!
Then on top of that it contains 5 additional chapters of recipes, including Effortless Dishes, Savory Beginnings, Wholesome Soups, Garden Fresh Salads, and Enchanting Desserts. This volume has 3 times the recipes of volume one. I think you would all love it!
Once again we would love to give two of you a copy of your own.
Just leave us a comment sharing one of your New Years Resolutions this year.
The winners will be chosen using random.org on Friday January 8 (once my children are off to school!)
Good luck and Happy New Year to you, our wonderful readers!
For a sampling of the recipes go here
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Oh I'm the first one to comment on a giveaway post! That's a first! One of my new year's resolutions is to cook breakfast for my children on at least one school day each week, instead of always feeding them cereal. Thanks for doing this!
One of my resolutions is to track (record) everything I eat to encourage healthy food choices.
The cookbook looks beautiful!!
One of my new Year Resolutions is to make some of my current winning recipes more healthy. I want to keep my body healthy and still be able to eat tasty food so I am going to try tailoring my recipes so that they still taste awesome but are lower fat with more vegetables in them
I am going to try to be more patient. it seemed towards the end of last year that my nerves were shot and well I didn't have a lot of patience.
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My resolution is to cook more homemade meals, and try more of the millions of recipes I have printed out but haven't tried yet.
I'm trying to get less cluttered in my life, only surrounding myself with useful things, people and information. Beautiful cookbook, would love to see all the new recipes.
I love cookbooks! This one sounds like a good one…anything to help me out with dinners and planning is wonderful!
One of my goals is to help my family eat healthier.
i'm working on eating more salads and less bread!
one of my resolutions is to cook at home more, planning ahead so it is easier to come home and cook instead of grabbing dinner on the way home.
My New Year's resolution is to actually get pregnant this year.
My New Year's Resolution is to blog more (I gave up last April!) and start my own business!!!! It's a big challenge but I'm up for it :)
I am going to try to be better at planning my meals. I usually only plan for a couple of days, but I would love to have them planned for at least a week. -Liz K.
My resolution for 2010 is to be more organized. I have to many stacks of just stuff and I hate them. I love to cook and would love a new recipe book too.
One of my resolutions is to focus on being positive. It's so easy to complain about things in life, and I just don't want to go down that path.
My resolution is to give more of myself to others!
One of mine is to read the entire Bible in a year. I've sadly never made it all the way through.
I am resolving a couple things….to develop a closer relationship with Christ and to drop the 10 lbs that crept on in 2009!
I am committed to being more fit and healthy. Exercise 5 days a week and cutting back on the sugar!
Laugh if you must, but I will just say this. With three weeks to go in this pregnancy, my new years resolution is purely this- to have a baby. I may rethink the whole resolution thing after he is born, but for now… yeah- I just wanna HAVE HIM already!
Wow, what an awesome giveaway! I would love this book! One of my new year's resolutions is to read more books and create more (whether it's crafts, sewing, or food) Yay!
This year I am going to attempt grocery shopping on a budget…… cooking meals with items on sale, etc.
My resolution is to have more fun adventures with my kids.
Read my scriptures.
This cookbook looks amazing. One of my goals is to not STRESS about being on time everywhere. I am an on-time freak and I need to take it down a notch or two.
I love to cook!!! So for New Years I am wanting to have my family try new things and cook every night for my growing boys:)
One of my resolutions is to be more organized with my time.
One of my resolutions is to be more patient with my kids.
One of my resolutions this year is to decluter. It seems it is so easy to just acummulate things that are so unnecessary. I also want to be more service oriented.
One of mine is to eat healthier. I need to detox after the holidays.
I saw this cookbook in a little boutique last week and was debating if I should purchase it. I told myself I would wait until my birthday in a few weeks, but I would love to win a copy instead.
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With your help my new years resolution is to plan weekly menus and go to the store once!
My new year's resolution is to cook dinner for my family at least 4 times a week! I hope that I can do this, because I think it will make great memories for my children when they are married and are trying to raise their own family. I love to cook and try new recipes, so I am sure I will be checking your blog often through out the year! I hope I get one of those cook books!
Oh I would love this!
We will be moving into a new home this year so this will be perfect for all the entertaining I'm hoping to do!
Thanks for the giveaway!
One of my resolutions is to be more patient w/ my family.
How convenient….my New Year's Resolution is to plan a week's worth of meals in advance so there is no more "It's 5:00 and I have no idea what to have for dinner and even if I did have an idea I would not be able to prepare it because I'm missing at least 2 key indgredients!"
New year resolutions – I hate to make them!!! I think about what needs to be done through out the year, but I really hate to say it out loud!!! Call me crazy! If I have to – I would say to finish projects around our house that we've been in for 5 years – ridiculous!!!
I want to be a more grateful person. Show appreciation to others, say thank you. Send more thank you, thinking of you and birthday cards.
This year I want to keep learning new recipes. I'm not the most motivated cook, but I'm trying to learn.
Good luck to everyone! I hope I win. I have been dying to learn how to cook. AndI guess I need to start with a cookbook. lol.
What a lovely looking cookbook! My goal is to procrastinate less in every area of my life!
One of my new year's resolutions is to be more consistent about cooking healthy dinners.
My resolution is to feed my family nourishing and healthy meals at least 5 times per week. That means no precooked, prepackaged meals. I would love this book.
One of my resolutions is to start baking whole wheat bread for my family. As a family we are going to focus on healthier living.
This book looks awesome! One of my resolutions is to get up early each day so I can have some time to prepare and regroup before the kids get up.
It sounds silly, but i resolved to stop wasting bread… i buy a loaf a week, and toss 2/3rds of it every week. Time to use it up, freeze it or not buy it. I am a steward only of the earth
oh i need this. i never know what to cook
One of my new years resolutions is to learn how to use coupons to save my money. This book would be a great help in organizing meals.
One of my resolutions is to be more grateful!! =)
One of my resolutions is to make better dinners!! I have GOT to branch out from my basic 5-6 recipes!!
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loose the baby weight
We are reading the Book of Mormon together as a family in one year. Thank you for the giveaway. This book looks fantastic!
Spend more time creating meaning memories with my loved ones.
Thanks for the give-away! One of my new years resolutions is to try to be more in the Lord's word each day!
Try to enjoy each day, live it to the fullest, and not be depressed that I turned __ years old on Dec. 31st!!! So sad!
Keeping track of my family and friends birthdays and sending them a card. It always makes me feel loved when someone remembers my birthday, and I want my friends and family to know that they are loved by me! :)
My New Year's resolutions is to get more organized and try out a few new recipes I have been hoarding!
I resolve to turn out my light by 11:30!
What an awesome giveaway! My resolution is to be more patient, enabling me to be a better wife and mother!
I would like to be more kind to myself and those around me. I am certain that would happen if I got this cook book! :) Food is love at my house and I would love to share that gift with my family and friends!
My resolution is pretty simple so I think I can do it for a year. I am going to read for a half hour every day. So far, so good!
Wendy
My resolution is pretty simple so I think I can do it for a year. I am going to read for a half hour every day. So far, so good!
Wendy
I am going to speak sweeter, in tone, volume and words.
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I know this is cliche, but my resolution is to lose 10-15 pounds by the end of March. I just had a baby a couple of months ago, and the weight needs to come off! Thanks for doing this. :)
One of my resolutions is to give my husband a "day-o-fun" where he can go off and enjoy guy time without any griping from me. I plan to do this atleast monthly. :)
Please pick me, I've wanted this cookbook forever!!
i would lovvve this book! i love to cook and am so inspired by this blog, we eat one of your recipies at least once a week.
One of my goals this year is to eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise 5 to 6 times a week.
What a great looking cookbook. One of my resolutions this year is to be more organized.
One of my resolutions is to try a new recipe once every two weeks…so we can get out of the rut of the same old recipes. This would be perfect to help me reach my goal! :)
My resolution is to get my home more organized this year and to spend more time preparing our meals so that they are healthier for us.
One of my resolutions is to Have Family Home Evening EVERY monday with my family.
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One of my resolutions is to finish a scrapbook for my two year old before the next baby is born in 3 months.
One of my goals for this year is to finish a project before I take on another, especially with my crafting (problem is I start the new year with about 5 different projects I'm trying to finish!)
That recipe book sounds fantastic! I used to be a runner and one of my new year's resolutions is to get back into it. I'm expecting my second baby any day now and plan to get on a running routine after that. Thanks for the chance to enter this giveaway!!
I usually dont do resolutions I just dont like to do it. I however do try to do a lot of stuff though out the year, this year one of my goals (which I guess could be kinda like a resolution) is to be a better wife and mother.
My resolution is to be more organized. Life is so much easier if I'm organized :)
My resolutions this year are remodeling, organizing, and of course getting back into shape after baby #3… (a constant battle!)
I am going to try and cook healthier home made meals for my family this year and less "quick" fatty foods!
I'm going to cherish my family more and worry about 'stuff' less.
I'm also going to be better about reading my scriptures!
I'm going to be more patient with my 3 year old!
one of mine is to get back into shape after having my twins.
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Organize and clean out my garage – and do more fun activities with my kids.
This year we are hoping to remove processed foods from our diet.
One of my New Year's resolutions is to really savor the moments in my life, especially the days with my young children. Before I know it they will be off to school and I don't want to get bogged down in the task to the extent that I don't see the beauty in each day with them.
I didn't really make any new years resolutions this year – my goal is to always find the best in whatever life is throwing my way! :)
I would love to win a copy of this cookbook – if I don't, I might go out and purchase one! Meal planning has helped our family tremendously in the past…I need to get back going, the holiday's really detoured me!
Less complaining and more enjoying. Also more gratitude.
I want to get a better job this year with more pay.
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Oooh, I would LOVE this book! One of my goals is to be up before my little one so I can start my day in God's word.
One of my resolutions this year is to cook more and eat out less, saving us money and calories.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this beautiful cookbook. I will keep my fingers crossed.
What a great cookbook. My New Years goal is to cook more in the kitchen and plan out a weekly menu. This book will help me a lot.
Awesome book, I would love it! One of my New Year's Resolution this year is to truly Embrace my family & life as much as possible
Well, it's more of a goal than a resolution–but to eat healthier and make better choices–not so many desserts and sweets! Not easy for chocoholics. Thanks for the opportunity to win a great book. CJ
the book is beautiful. Pls enter me into the drawing.
My # 1 resolution is to use up what I have this year before buying new..
Jacque
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I plan to learn how to cook the things I am scared of cooking. ie…using sourdough starter, pie crust, and all those things that just look to hard…and of course lose weight and exercise. :)
My new year's resolution is to learn to cook fancier and dress up the table a bit more (table cloths, runners, center piece). I just bought my first bottle of cooking red wine. I made Julia Child's saute beef steaks. Mmmm
My resolution is to exercise every morning.
Julianne
aamiller2{at}mac{dot}com
Looks like a great cookbook! One of my resolutions is to find more simple (but healthy) meals for week nights. By the way I made your 30 minute rolls this weekend and I'd like to THANK you so much for that recipe. I'm not good at rolls, and most roll recipes take a lot of work & time, so for them not to turn out is so discouraging. This is my go to recipe for rolls now, thanks!
Trying to plan meals better. I love this cookbook idea.
I want to read my scriptures more and be a better, more patient mommy to my 4 (almost 5) kiddos.
My new year's resolution is to win more give-aways! Yay! Ready… Go!
I want to be more joyful.
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My New Years Resolution is to be the best mom to my new baby that I can be.
My only New Year's goal is to spend an hour every day pampering myself. I find that I am better for everyone in my life when I take care of myself first.
My resolution is to learn how to be a better gluten-free cook and baker for my husband who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease!
Awesome giveaway!! One of my goals for the new year is to take better care of myself. I find that I get so busy taking care of everyone else's needs, that at the end of the day, there is no time (or energy) to take care of my own.
Be more patient with my kiddos!
One of my goals is to exercise at least 3 times a week and to get back to eating healthier, whole foods and less sweets. Ah, holiday foods!
We made some family resolutions last night, but as for personal ones I am trying to play more with my kids!
More planned meals for my family. Looks like a wonderful cookbook!
One of my resolutions for this year is to start a blog of my family recipes so my daughters out West can have access to them, then at the end of the year I want to make a book for them. I just need some advice and guidance to get it kicked off. Any you have to offer would be appreciated. Thanks!
I'm 5 months pregnant so my resolution this year is to learn to balance. Balance being a wife, a mom, hobbies and interests. Wish me luck!
Of course lose weight but more importantly, change the thought process to a more healthy, balanced and natural lifestyle.
My new years resolution is to take more time to enjoy the little moments with my kids!
My resolution is to plan my meals a week in advance- this cookbook looks great.
I want to be a better person this year and reach out to someone in need. Also, I plan to be more aware of how I speak to my family. More patient. :)
My resolution is to relax and enjoy my kids more instead of getting so caught up in everything I need to get done each day.
One of my New Year's resolutions is to smile more, especially with my kids. I don't want their only memory of me to be a stressed out, anxiety-filled mother. There is a fun-loving person in there somewhere:).
My new years resolution is to not leave dishes in the sink…a bad habbit I know, and it really drives me crazy because it makes my kitchen never feel clean…but not this year! NO DISHES IN THE SINK!
My resolution is to be happy with who I am and what I am and not make any resolutions for change. (Let's see how that goes!)
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Eat, and help my family eat, more nutritious foods!
One of my resolutions for the year is to plan ahead, and actually write things down. So on the day of, I don't have 5 things going on, 3 of which are at the same time! I sure hope I win.
More fruits and vegetables and less stress!
Awesome!
One of my goals is to do more spiritual studying. I hope to keep to it!
I don't usually make "resolutions" but I am going to try harder to exercise more frequently. It's too easy to put it off!
My new years resolution has nothing to do with getting thinner. I am pregnant and that seems hopeless a the time. So, not so much to DO anything, but the FELL differently. Spiritually/attitude, compassion, service. . . all those things that I need so much help with!!! P.S. PICK ME! :)
We just talked about this last night as a family & came up with 3 family goals for the year! But one thing I personally am going to do is SMILE & LAUGH more:) Can't wait to check out the book!
my res is to become a better conversationalist
One of my resolutions is to come up with 15 meals that are yummy and made of things that are almost all storable (I don't do pwdrd eggs, cheese and such, I'd still use fresh!) I wondered if you had any suggestions?! What do you do?
One of my personal resolutions is to wake up earlier so that our mornings can go smoother. I've done good so far and this morning I even had time to add exercising into my routine!
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to only use hormone and antibiotic free milk and eggs. They are easier to get than I thought! WOO HOO!
One of my goals this year is to be more organized and not feel overwhelmed. I need to just take one day at a time and stop looking at the BIG picture down the road. If I just take one step at a time…..one bite at a time……one day at a time……I become more organized, less overwhelmed and much happier. : D
I want to spend more time doing stuff with my kids and less time with them watching tv.
Amazing cookbook idea. Menuing is something I always try to do but now with employment waning and the economy beeing tight this is now a priority!
This cookbook sounds like it could simplify my life! One of my resolutions is to declutter my home and attempt to get organized…and KEEP it that way! :)
Besides the obvious and usual resolution of losing some weight, I'm going to try to kick my diet coke habit this year and more importantly, try to make my kids laugh good and hard at least once a day!
One of my new year's goals is to make more freezer meals. I began doing this in the fall and it has been so helpful for my family…would love to fill our freezer. I have participated in several freezer/ baking days and really gotten a lot done.
I'd love to win this! One of my resolutions is to get this house organized!
One of my New Year's resolutions is to make more time for my family. To establish a plan of attack for FHE and to just find "Joy in the Journey."- President Monson
One goal – be slower to speak.
One of my New Year's Goal is to work on gratitude. There are so many gifts in each day….even the difficult days there are gifts that can be found. It is worth the effort of refocusing on the good.
I want to cook healthier!!! Which is really hard because I HATE healthy recipes! I love my real butter and heavy cream. And I bake dessert at least once a week!
Pick me, pick me! One of my goals for this year is to use coupons regularly.
My New Years' Resolution is to be more patient!! I am a toe-tapping, teeth grinding, hurry-it-up gal. I would like to keep some of that but try to slow down occasionally and jsut breathe!!!
One of my goals for the new year is to raise my voice less with my kids…I wish I could be more easy-going like my sweet hubby!
I am going to memorize Scripture on a schedule!
My goal this year is to complete a 10k, as this last year I ran my first 5k! I love you guys!!!!!!
One of my (many) New Year's Resolutions is to find joy every day. :o)
Lose weight–so what else is new? And since I'm continually browsing great recipe blogs like this one and I really want to win this beautiful cookbook that resolution just never seems to happen!
Tell and show my children that I love them more often!
Be a better example to my kids
One of my new year's resolutions is to create my own cookbook, combining all my favorites in one place for me. It will of course contain some great ones I got off of Sister's Cafe!!!
Happy New Year to all of you :)
I want to get more organized in my house!
My goal is to be more healthy in all aspects of life.
My redolution is to cook something in my dutch oven every day of 2010. I really need a new challenge (as if having 7 kids isn't challenging enough) and outdoor cooking is it. So check it out at http://www.dutchovenmadness.blogspot.com!
This book looks amazing! My resolutions are to be more patient and be more kind.
One of my resolutions is to remember birthdays and make them special for the people I love. I am really terrible at that right now.
ONe of my resolutions is to be better at recycling. paper, plastic, aluminum, and everything else that can be re-used.
My New Year's Resolution is to run a 10K before the year is up.
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New Years Resolution is to be a better "me"…..health wise, spiritual wise, mom wise, etc.
One of resolutions is to have more patience with my children and not let frustration take over.
Try a new recipe once a week! This would really help!
I missed putting my name on the last entry so will add it now. Linda
I'm going to use my candy thermometer at least 3 times this year!
I plan to entertain at least once a month. This beautiful book would sure help me achieve my goal!
Thanks for all your fabulous recipes and delish-looking pix. I really enjoy your blog.
Yea! I love you guys! I check your blog weekly for recipes and they are always so good and easy to make! One of my resolutions is to budget my meals better and have a plan for the whole week rather than just a few days. I tend to just buy things at the store when I don't have it all planned out ahead!
Thanks sisters! You are the best
Drink more water!
Early to bed, early to rise. I definitely want to be healthy, wealthy and wise! :)
I'd like to loose the last 15 lbs to reach my goal.
Julie
Drink more water and eat healthly meals are two of my New Year's resolutions!
Make more homemade bread! :)
One of my New Year's resolutions is to get more organized… that includes my overstuffed closets!!
Just one??? :) My main resolution is to be happier, everyday no matter what! And to find the good things everyday that I have to be grateful for.
I want to plan our meals better so that I go to the grocery less often-maybe twice a week rather than the current 4 or 5!
Drink more water and less Diet Pepsi!
I have resolved to put more effort into cooking healthy for my husband AND stress/encourage portion control – I want to help him be around for a lot longer!
One of my New years resolutions is to lose some weight but it may be hard cause I'm gonna wanna make lots of new recipes from the cookbook I'm gonna win :)
My husband and I have resolved to run a 10K race in May. I've never run a race and really don't enjoy running that much, but am excited to push myself towards that goal! Thanks for your blog! It's great!
I resolve to be more organized letting go of excess. Also to read from the scriptures daily.
spend an hour doing something one on one with each of my kids each week.
I'm going to keep a food diary, listing all the foods I eat each day. Hopefully, I will learn to eat better and lose a few pounds too!
I want to plan more structured activities for my pre-schooler this year. We need some good one-on-one time. Some of that will definitely include time in the kitchen!
My resolution is to take more pictures of my family. I have a sister-in-law who is a photographer and since she always takes amazing photos at family occasions, I just give up, knowing that her pics will be so much better than mine. I now realize that it's not about occasions, it's everyday. Happy New Year!
Try and not judge others. We never know other people's circumstances,they may be have a rough day or just need some extra TLC.
look for more ways I can be of service to others and reach out.
I have a few goals, one is to run a full marathon and the other is to read more. Simple ones I guess, but to have better recipe ideas sure sounds like a great one to me also!!! hahaha Thanks for all you sisters do, you sure make my life better.
One of my new year's resolutions is to loose all of my baby weight from my baby girl.
One of my resolutions is to try an be more patient with my daughter. She is a very high spirited toddler, which a great curiosity that often gets her in trouble, LOL.
get more organized
To do something creative daily.
Which New Year's Resolution? SO many to choose from…one of mine is the same as yours – to get my menus prepared for the week. This also falls in the same realm as another one – lose that baby weight once and for all – which also falls in line with yet another – eat healthier. I could go on and on here.
My new year resolution is to find a miracle everyday this year. I started a week before Christmas and it has been amazing for me to see the hand of God in my life. I record them every night with the hopes of making it into a book for my family at the end of the year.
One of my resolutions is to start riding my bicycle instead of driving my car for short errands.
My new year resolution is to call to one friend/family member a week that I don't talk to on a regular basis.
One of my resolutions is to plan my meals ahead of time and stick to a strict grocery budget!
One of my New Year's resolutions is to get back to blogging and taking more pictures of my family and things we do together. Making small memorable moments and traditions.
jura
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my goal is to buy less stuff this year – so winning (rather than buying) a new cookbook would be very helpful!
I am doing meal planning this year.
one of my resolutions is to stay on top of our family picture albums, actually print them for a change and put them in albums.
Organizing my entire home and keeping it organized!
I will work less and cook more.
Kim
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Read the scrips with the hubby…gotta do it! :)
Forgive a friend.
One of my resolutions is to eat less of the goodies I bake and lose 10 lbs!
One of my new Year resolutions is to have a "No Regrets" journal. A journal used only for writing the important things I do, the ones that matter, ya know. The tender moments with my husband, and kids. The spiritual experience stuff.
Actually use my treadmill for what it is intended for. I feel so much better and have energy when I do!!
One of my resolutions is to keep a gratitude journal…make sure I remember how blessed I am.
My resolution is to entertain more.
Organize my junk and work on adding to my food storage.
Renee
love more. . .complain less. . .relish every minute with my family
Not really a resolution, but a promise to do more cooking, and sharing with friends.
I would love this book! One of my resolutions this year is live a healthy balanced life.
Organize, exercize, energize, simplifize :)
I would like to learn how to make butter and cheese– just got a cheese-making book for Christmas! laurenwebster76atgmaildotcom
My New Year's resolution is to write a note to the 7 year olds that I teach each Sunday in our church congregation. I hope I will in some way make a difference in their little lives.
One of my goals for this year is to get a good supply built up for food storage!
Mindy O.
Eat better. :)
OH I need this! My new years resolution is to do more crafts & projects with my kids!
No more carbonated drinks! Not even the diet ones. I'm going to try to drink more water. Teresa
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Cook with my granddaughters more this year so we can continue making fun memories.
My new years resolution is to lose some weight.
One of my resolutions is to take each of my 3 kids on a date one time per month for some alone time with mommy.
My resolution is to get comfortable with baking!
One of my resolutions is to exercise at least 3 times per week!
Stacey
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Have son and daughter in law over for dinner more frequently. We all get so busy that time gets away from us.
My resolution for 2010 is to be the best mother I can be, by continuing to bring God into our lives daily. I also want to expand my cooking horizons outside of my comfort zones.
Happy New Year! I am going to read a book a month and not just cookbooks:)
I would love to firm up. But when do I have time or want to devote my only time to it?
Read the Book of Mormon every day.
This year I would like to do more toning and strengthening exercises! And drink tons more water!
One of my New years resolutions is to choose the "most important". So many time I get caught u in the stress of life and I forget what is truly important. I tend to forget to just relax and enjoy the moments. So I want to enjoy the moments with my family as they are growing up so quickly and choose what is "most important".
I am a very picky eater. One of my resolutions is to try one new recipe a week that includes something I have not eaten before. Hopefully this will keep my children from being such picky eaters too.
Find ways to be less stressed and less busy!
My NY resolution for this year is to plan ahead for meals. For the past couple years, dinner was always a last minute decision, resulting in either a frozen tv dinner or take-out. lunches were never planned either, resulting in my eating out almost every day. We started the year out well and made calendar of meals for the month of January. 6 days into it we are right on top of it… only 22 more days to make it a habit :-)
I want to eat and live healthier
My resolution is to get back to healthier eating. That means cooking more!! I also want to be more accountable to myself and write down everything that I eat.
To plan and make actual dinners. I've already made a menu for the month of January. I'd love to have the book to give new ideas for meals for February!
It's not food related, but my New Year's resolution is to read the entire Standard Works (Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price) by the time I turn 30! (which is Nov 8) I'm cruising so far, because I finished Leviticus last night!
Run more often to be able to run a marathon next year. Crystal [email protected]
To read to my kids more often.
And do something nice for my husband every day.
read more books
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to save as much money as possible before my husband, children, and I move back to the states for his next duty station. I plan to do this by cooking more from scratch meals at home!
Many thanks,
Cassie
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This cookbook sounds amazing!! One of my new years resolutions is to make more REAL dinners for my family, instead of falling back to frozen meals or takeout! Thanks for doing the give away!
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Stay on my budget!!
My new years resolution is to be more financially savvy. I'm online now trying to get tips and how to's for using grocery coupons. A woman on the Today show bought $100 worth of groceries for just $.25 cents!!
I LOVE your website! Thanks for posting such delicious family-friendly dishes!
To read the Bible everyday. Thanks for all your great recipes!
One of my goals is to finish my AA degree (only 2 more classes)!
One of my resolutions is to stop and smell the roses…to really enjoy each and every season of my life.
Like most people my resolution is to eat healthier and exercise more. Here we go…
I would really like to cook more meals at home. This cookbook would totally help me with jumpstarting my goal.
Our resoulution is to start reading the scriptures as afamily, and less TV.
To make no more New Year's Resolutions!
I have oh-so-many resolutions, but one of the latest is to learn to sew (& make presents – a quilt for my hubby of his old mission t-shirts & a new blanket for my little 5-month-old niece!).
Thanks for doing the giveaway. My mom & I love your blog.
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I really want to start a meal plan for my family with easy delicious meals. I also want to come up with more creative ways to entertain my kids with fun crafts and projects.
my new year's resolution is to run the 2009 ogden marathon!
My resolution is to cook healthy meals. As we both are approaching the big 50, the weight doesn't come off as easy. Planning dinner keeps from stopping and "grabbing" something quick and fatting!
Health and a strengthened marriage.
My New Year's resoulution is to make more healthry eathing choices to help maintain my blood sugar levels.
Since I'm trying to keep it simple this year, my New Year's resolution is to speak gentler & look for the best in others.
I have resolved to stop buying cookbooks! So I would REALLY love to win this one! :)
This is my resolution is to take better care of myself. Physical, mental, and then I will be able to care those whom I love so much.
Stacee
Try not to each so much junk food –it's going to be hard!!! And also to read more.
My New Year's Resolution is to read my scriptures & stay within my budget…. : )
What a fun book! One of my many many resolutions is to be more organized, especially in meal planning and clean!
My new year's resolution is to get out of debt completely!
I am not a great cook but your blog inspires me to want to be!
my new years resolution it to simplify my life!!
I'ma body bugg owner and LOVE to record my food! It's always best ot plan what you eat!
we're going to be welcoming a new little on in a couple of weeks, so my resolutions are about one month long. After that, I'm not sure what life will bring. but we resolve to be happy and love our bundle of joy!
My goal is to focus on total obedience to God, and go sing somewhere with my own sisters! oh, and to expand my kitchen skills would top it off!
I'm going to lose 30 pounds (aka the baby weight from my now 6-year-old). :)
I recently watched the movie Julie & Julia and fell in love with it and wanted to try to be more adventurace in the kitchen! I love to cook and bake already but want to broaden my horizons!
My resolution this year is to be more grateful :) and of course, exercise more so I can eat more!
I would love one of these. One of my resolutions is to cook dinner for my family more often, as I don't cook much right now because I'm not very good at it. I think this book would help me achieve my goal. Thanks!
Allison
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The cookbook looks so amazing!!!
My resolution is to budget our finances. Our budget is a little too laid back so it's going to get a revamp this year!
Paint my kitchen. It needs it!
One of my resolutions is to cook breakfast for my family at least one weekday a week.
My resolution is to work out 3 times a week! I love your blog; thanks for all the wonderful recipes!
My resolution is to lose the baby weight this year.
My family and I are doing "The Biggest Looser" I hope to win! Or at least win by loosing extra weight and begging a routine which will keep me healthy!
This year I am wanting to Focus more on my husband and children and less on myself!
One of my goals this year is to spend less time on the computer and more time with my children.
Eat out less and give my family more home cookinhg
i've got 2-
first, lose weight
two, put it back on and have a baby!
to read more cookbooks! ha!
My New Year's resolution is to speak kinder to my family. C Barker
Eat healthier and exercise.
I would love to win this book because it will help me with my resolution to learn to cook new recipes and be better prepared each week with my meals.
Plan at least three dinners with the family. Walk 30 minutes a day 3 times a week…to start….after my 30 minutes of resistance training.
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I want to be more organized and stay organized!
To be more on time to things. I've gotten bad now that I don't work anymore.
Organize myself so I don't have to be a crazy lady!
Ha! Making a consistent meal plan was one of my resolutions this year! Remembering and sending out b-day cards on time is another…
Diet and Exercise for me this year.
This book looks beautiful! With great ideas to boot.
The same every year! Lose weight-eat healthier
Read the BOM everyday and to start running again!
Hi Girls
1 of my resolutions is to get better organized with everything!!!
Love your blog!!!
Plan more healthy meals this year.
My first and last resolution is not to make one. That way it never, never gets broken!
but I still would like to win this cookbook. It looks awesome!
Patti
Sounds like a fun cookbook. One of my resolutions is to stick with a budget
My resolution is to be better at meal planning so I'm not tempted to resort to the fast food solution on my way home from work. Love your blog and recipes. Tried several at Christmas time and they were a tremendous hit! Keep it up!
My resolution is to be more patient with myself and my children.
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to really plan out the meals, a month at a time, using food storage once a week and making healthier foods for my family.
I'd like to not take things so seriously. Life's too short to sweat the small stuff.
I would like to try out a bunch of new recipes this year!
Thanks for sharing these delicious recipes with us!
Resolutions! uhhh…can't we use a different word. For some reason I hear that word and I set myself up to fail. Anyways we want to read the Book of Mormon as a family in 2010!
This would be PERFECT for me. One of my resolutions is to cook a new meal each week. Inspired by the movie Julie and Julia…however no WAY could I do what Julie did! :)
Simplify and find the beauty in each day. There is so much wonder and beauty daily. I am going to acknowledge (and record) with gratitude my blessings daily.
I just have to say I truly enjoy your blog! You always have the best stuff :) One of my new years resolutions is to try cooking more homemade healthy meals for my family. :)
Exercise 5 days a week WITHOUT excuses. So far so good :)
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Throw away old magazines–just can't seem to part with all those recipes.
One of my New Year goals is to reinstate story time for my older children. They have been reading to themselves before bed for a while and I miss having them snuggling with us and reading stories.
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One of my New Year goals is to reinstate story time for my older children. They have been reading to themselves before bed for a while and I miss having them snuggling with us and reading stories.
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Run in a race.
my new year's resolution is to grow my photography business and spend more time with my family
My New Year's resolution this year is to finish projects that I started last year.
love your food blog! one of my new year's resolutions is to learn how to fiddle on the violin…
I'm working on being more organized in cleaning my house. I need a monthly schedule to make sure I get everything in every month!
I'm not really a big resolution kind of girl, but as always I am trying to eat healthier and make exercising a more regular part of my life. Cool giveaway!
My resolution is to cook more meat-free meals. That way, I can use more beans/rice/lentils in my food storage, save money, and afford to purchase organic proteins. Love your blog!
Worry less about cleaning and more about spending time with my kiddos :)
To set the table (I just read your most recent post & I need to do that!)
One of my new year's goals is to grow spiritually (Read Bible daily, pray daily, and prepare for and attend meetings).
I never make resolutions on January 1. Instead I make them throughout the year. I ALWAYs have things I need to work on.
Play more with my kids.
Plan a menu a week at a time, rather than scrambling at 5pm every night
Be more patient with my kiddos! [email protected]
Try more of the recipes that are blogged than just wishing that I had -
This year, I will show more love to my children.
I love you cooking blog!! One of my News Years resolutions this year is to live in the moment with my kids. Listen to them when they come home from school and stop what I am doing and to hear about their days, worries, excitement etc.
One of my resolutions this year is to make my kitchen more efficient. Yay for renovations!!
cook more well rounded meals for my family.
I resolve to do better planning and be better prepared in my daily schedule.
I resolve to do better planning and be better prepared in my daily schedule.
What a fun book- I would love it! I want to learn to use my new camera and take better pictures! Thanks!
My goal: No pop for one year! I would love this cookbook!
I'm going to try at least one new recipe a month.
I am going to work on spending more tme with my children. Thanks for the great blog.
New to your blog. Love the recipes. My resolution is to get the laundry folded and put away in a much timely matter.
In 2010 I want to laugh more !
I have resolved to play atleast one game, as a family, each week.
Oh how I hope random.org finds my number!
To exercise regularly and to stick with it!
Thanks!
Two of my resolutions are to cook with what I have on hand first and to become more organized (so that I know what I actually have)!
I would love to enter your giveaway. Thank you.
I'm not very good at remembering to send birthday cards on time, so I made a goal this year to send birthday cards to all my friends and family, ON TIME.
Christa
Send more handwritten letters. Who doesn't like a handwritten letter? So nice. It makes the mail fun again.
One of my resolutions is to be more purposeful in planning fun activities for/with my kids. Thanks for all your great recipes!
One of my resolutions is to be more punctual to all my appointments, classes, church, etc. I have every intention of doing so, just get side tracked in the meantime.
I'm eating healthier this year! And so far, I have been!
I love a new recipe book! This books looks wonderful!
I plan on getting my baesement organized! What fun! My e-mail is [email protected]
Use my food storage!
one of my NY resolutions is to use some of the fabric I already have in my stash….So far in 2010 I've completed 3 quilt tops from my stash….
My resolution is to stay calm, not get too stressed, and stay positive!
I'm usually not one for resolutions, but this year I have to get our home organized!
I will strive to be more patient, considerate and forgiving!
My News Years Resolution is too cook at least 5 times a week for my me and my girls. Sandwiches and soup are too easy.
Thanks, Michelle
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WOW I would SO LOVE this prize. I love this site! New Year's Resolution – this one's kind of tough to summarize, but my "word" of the year is… well, the opposite of "Entitlement"! I'm trying super hard to not feel "entitled" to a treat, or spending money I shouldn't, or being lazy, no matter the kind of day or week I've had… tough part will be to get my family on board with this thinking as well!
Oh, my email is [email protected]. Sorry! Pick me please!
I hope to lose the baby weight I gained last year.
I forgot my email address too. Sorry. [email protected]
My resolution this year is to cook more meals for my family and spend more me time doing things I love like scrapbooking.
Shelena
I would love to learn how to sew!
Go to bed earlier and learn to use my sewing machine!
Nothing like a good cookbook! One of my new years resolution is to take more candid pictures of my kids!
I am going to be to church on Time!!! That is really going to be an amazing miracle, but it helps me intensely on Sundays :) Thanks for your great recipes –I love them!
My New Year's resolution is to take time after exercising to STRETCH! I admit, I usually skip the stretching/cool down part….but I know its so important. So far, so good. It feels wonderful.
That cookbook looks great! One of my resolutions is to plan weekly menus.
My goal is to plan better (meals, dinner guests, play dates, etc.) Also, we hope to have a baby this year. (Fingers crossed)
Eat at home 5 times a week. And eating take out at home doesn't count.
I resolve to try harder this year in all that I do. Clean, cook, love, nurture, study, pray, teach, dream, live etc;
Better menu planning and smarter shopping…what a coincidence!
to write in my journal more regularly – at least once a week. i think sundays will be my day :)
One resolution to to make dinner at least 5 nights a week! One night for eating out and one night for dinner with family!
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Just what I need to help me plan my meals too! Looks like a great book!
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Nice giveaway! I'm planning on finally collecting and selling all the stuff we don't need anymore.
I do not make many resolutions since they usually do not last. I want to start taking calcium daily and read through the Bible in one year.
Kathy
Learn to sew/
Get out on a date more often with the hubbie…Without the kids in tow!
Books look amazing and well as just fun!Just found you guys and am planning a get together and i am making the pb trifle!!