Book - Family Feasts for $75 a Week by Mary Ostyn
Mary Ostyn is the mother of 10 children. Her book is packed with 200 recipes and helpful tips. The book is described as "A Penny-wise Mom shares her recipe for Cutting Hundreds from your Monthly food bill."
The first part of the book includes information on:
1. Giving you a dream - What would you do with an extra $100 a month. Mary explains that when we have a goal, or plan, with that saved money, we will work harder to be frugal.
2. We get to "go shopping" with her. She takes us through her method and shows us what it's like on her shopping trips.
3. "Guerrilla Shopping" - Getting the best prices and using a price book.
4. "Efficient Cooking, Good Eating" is where Mary goes into the details of meal planning.
You'll also find tips, charts, cartoon-type illustrations, action points and thoughts. There is even a fun quiz in chapter one!
The recipe section includes:
1. Breakfast and Lunch
2. Casseroles and Oven Meals
3. Stir Fries and Skillet Meals
4. Perfect Pasta
5. Soups, Stews and Chilis
6. Sides and Salads
7. Breads, Muffins and Desserts
Extras
1. Entertaining on a Budget
2. The Homemade Pantry
3. Metric Charts
4. Index
Mary has 10 children ranging in age from 3 to 20. She knows what it's like to feed a large family on a small budget. Yet, she also knows how to make it enjoyable and not feel like deprivation.
How would you like a chance to win a copy of this book? I have one copy (signed by the author) available for a giveaway. All you need to do is leave me a comment telling me your favorite method for frugal shopping.
One random winner we be selected on Monday, December 20, 2010. (U.S. Entries only.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you.
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This contest is closed. The winner is Amanda.
*Disclosure- I received a copy of this book from Mary Ostyn to review and giveaway.*
