Stolen Moments Menu Planning http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com Saving your time, money and sanity. Helping you put delicious meals on your table. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:48:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Stolen Moments Menu Planning Basics http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=5 http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=5#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:51:41 +0000 Kate Miller http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=5 When dinner time rolls around each night, do you find yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, wondering what to make?

Do you struggle with meal planning because you’re out of ideas? Does the task of menu planning and grocery list making seem like too much of an effort?

Do you want to save time in the kitchen and money on the food budget?

If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then you’ve come to the right place!

Stolen Moments Menu Planning delivers fully personalized menu plans to your email inbox weekly or monthly. Each email includes a complete menu plan,  recipes, a detailed and organized-by-department grocery list, bonus recipes, and tips and tricks to help you take advantage of stolen moments in the kitchen.

Click here to get started!

What Sets Stolen Moments Menu Planning Apart?

You may be familiar with some of the other menu planning services available. So what makes Stolen Moments Menu Planning unique?

Put simply, it’s all about personalization.

When you sign up for the Stolen Moments Menu Planning service, you will fill out a detailed survey guaranteeing a fully customized menu plan that fits your family to a T!

Here are just a sampling of the questions and ways your menu plan will be tailored just for you:

  • Family size. (Whether a family of 2 or 12, your recipes will provide just the right amount of servings.)
  • Food dislikes. (Don’t like mushrooms? No worries – none of your meals will include mushrooms! Or if casseroles aren’t your style, you won’t find them on your menu plans!)
  • Preferred cooking methods. (Do you rely on your crockpot 3 nights a week, or do you like stocking your freezer with meals for the future? Your menu plan will make sure your habits don’t have to change, unless you want them to.)
  • Grocery Budget. (Your menu plans will take in to account how much you want to spend on any groceries in any given month. )
  • Shopping Habits. (Do you shop weekly, bi-monthly or monthly? Specify which method you prefer and your grocery list will be suited to your style.)
  • Seasonal Meals. (Who likes to eat soups, stews and other similar comfort dishes when it is sweltering hot outside? Your meals will be seasonally appropriate.)

Forget about those one-size-fits-all menu plans. With Stolen Moments Menu Planning, you’ll feel like you have your very own personal chef. Well…almost. You’ll still have to do the cooking yourself. Except now it will be less stressful, more varied and more organized.

Take back your kitchen by turning over the menu planning!

Click here to order now!

What About Breakfast & Lunch?

Dinner isn’t the only meal you and your family eat. As such, Stolen Moments Menu Planning offers you the choice to order a menu plan subscription that includes 7 days worth of breakfasts and lunches each week. See the ordering page for more details.

What’s All This About Stolen Moments?

The Cooking During Stolen Moments method is one I have relied on in my kitchen for years now. Developed out of my frustration with the dinner rush hour craziness that comes with having small children, I began looking for a way to ease that burden.

I found that when I took advantage of 15 minutes here and there throughout the day, when everyone else was occupied, to escape to the kitchen, I could have dinner fully prepared before lunch time. At dinner time, all I had to do was reheat the food, finish the baking process, or put food on plates.

I said a fond farewell to the dinner time crazies and haven’t looked back since.

I know this method may not work for everyone. Therefore, while all Stolen Moments Menu Plans will include tips for preparing dinner during stolen moments, they’ll work just as well for traditional methods.

After all, your Stolen Moments Menu Plan is just that – yours! I promise to make every possible effort to insure that your menu plan works for you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email directly at stolenmomentscooking@gmail.com.

]]> http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?feed=rss2&p=5 0 Order Page http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=31 http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=31#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:58:27 +0000 Kate Miller http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=31 Stolen Moments Menu Planning is dedicated to providing you top-quality menu plans at a reasonable price. Our number one goal is to keep the service within reach of everyone, regardless of budgets.

The Basic Plan – $9.95

The Basic Plan Includes:

  • Fully personalized and customized dinner menu plan, recipes and detailed & organized complete grocery list for every day of the month (Delivered to your inbox weekly, bi-monthly or monthly, per your preference.)
  • Bonus recipes in each email with ideas for snacks, desserts or other meals
  • Tips, tricks and ideas for making the most of stolen moments in your kitchen
  • Optional plans for bulk-cooking, leftover makeover and/or freezer cooking

Monthly Plan – $9.95/month


6 Month Plan – $55


12 Month Plan – $100


If you’d like to pay with check, please email me at stolenmomentscooking@gmail.com.

The Complete Plan – $17.95

The Complete Plan includes:

  • Fully personalized and customized menu plans for breakfast, lunch and dinner for every day of the month. Each menu plan comes standard with recipes and a detailed and organized complete grocery list. (Delivered to your inbox weekly, bi-monthly or monthly, per your preference.)
  • Bonus recipes in each email with ideas for snacks, desserts or other meals
  • Tips, tricks and ideas for making the most of stolen moments in your kitchen
  • Optional plans for bulk-cooking, leftover makeover and/or freezer cooking

Monthly Plan – $17.95/month


6 Month Plan – $84


12 Month Plan – $160


If you’d like to pay with check, please email me at stolenmomentscooking@gmail.com.

Once your payment has been processed, you will be redirected and asked to enter your name and email address. This insures I have you added to my customer database and that you receive an email with the personalization survey. Please fill out the survey ASAP. Your first menu plan will be delivered to your inbox within 1 week of survey completion.

The Guarantee –

Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. However, if you find Stolen Moments Menu Planning is not a good match for you, you can receive a full refund within the first 30 days of ordering. Additionally, you can cancel your subscription at any time.

If you have any questions, please feel free to use this contact form or email directly at stolenmomentscooking@gmail.com.

]]> http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?feed=rss2&p=31 3 The FAQ Page http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=20 http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=20#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:10:49 +0000 Kate Miller http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=20 How often will I receive menu plans?

Your menu plans will be delivered to your inbox weekly, bi-monthly or monthly, at your choosing.

What day of the week will my menu plans be delivered?

While circumstances beyond my control may arise at times, this is the delivery schedule you can expect.

  • If you select a monthly menu plan, you’ll receive your emailed plan on the first of the month.
  • If you select a bi-monthly plan, your menus will be delivered on the 1st and 15th of the month.
  • If you select a weekly plan, your menus will hit your inbox each Saturday by noon.

Our family doesn’t eat canned or prepackaged convenience food items. Will the Stolen Moments Menu Planning system still work for us?

Absolutely! Convenience foods will rarely be included in your menu plans. However, if you rely on canned cream of soups or other items in your kitchen, recipes will be notated where you can substitute with convenience items.

Will there be kid-friendly meals included in the menu plans?

If you have children, you can rest assured that every effort will be made to insure your menu plans are chock full of kid approved meals.

Are special occasion menus included?

Holidays menu plans will be included during the appropriate week or month. There will also be special occasion menus included as bonuses with some menu plans.

Our pantry is not always stocked with staples. Will the included grocery lists still be helpful?

The grocery lists included with your menu plans are all-inclusive and contain every ingredient needed to make your planned meals. Before heading out to the store, take a few minutes to look through your on-hand supplies and just check off whatever you already have.

Do you offer menu plans for allergy-specific (ie. gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.) diets?

Unfortunately, the Stolen Moments Menu Planning service does not currently include plans for allergy-specific diets.

Will I still be able to take advantage of store sales and coupons?

Store sales and coupons are a great way to help keep the grocery budget low. If you rely on store sales and coupons, select the monthly menu plan option with lists broken down by weeks. That way, you can select which weeks plan to make based on the sales.

Or, if you’d like store sales prices included in a weekly grocery list, you’ll have the option of choosing that service for an extra fee. (Please note that this service is only available for larger, chain grocery stores that publish their ads online.)

What if I forget to mention a food my family dislikes when filling out the personalized survey?

Don’t worry. You can contact me at any time to update your preferences.

We really enjoyed a certain meal and would like to see it included in our menu plan on a regular basis. Is this a possibility?

Definitely!  You can specify that any meal be added to the regular rotation at any time.

How often do you repeat meals?

Variety is a primary goal of Stolen Moments Menu Planning. As such, dinners will rarely repeated in your menu plans unless specified by you. If you select the Complete Plan which includes breakfast and lunch menu plans, there will be more frequent repetition for those meals.

What will the food be like?

While not an all-inclusive portrayal of the meals planned on your Stolen Moments Menu Plan, you can visit my recipe blog, Cooking During Stolen Moments, for an idea of the foods and meals that may be included in your plans.

If you have any questions, please feel free to use this contact form or email directly at stolenmomentscooking@gmail.com.

]]> http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?feed=rss2&p=20 0 Give The Gift of Menu Planning http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=62 http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=62#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:15:01 +0000 Kate Miller http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=62 Stolen Moments Menu Planning is available to give as a gift in 6 month or 12 month subscriptions.

A gift to Stolen Moments Menu Planning would be perfect for:

  • Newlyweds
  • A brand-new mom
  • A busy family
  • A family trying to reduce expenses
  • Your friends, acquaintances, co-workers…basically anybody you can think of

To order a gift subscription, please email me for more details and pricing at stolenmomentscooking@gmail.com.

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Per the family’s preferences, the meals are quick fix, family friendly, and reheat well. Additionally, they do not include mushrooms or anything too spicy.

Click Here To View Sample Plan

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The Milford Times ~ September 18, 2008

If you are a member of the press or a producer who would like to schedule an interview, please contact Kate Miller via email at stolenmomentscooking@gmail.com or by calling (248) 425-4880.

]]> http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?feed=rss2&p=107 1 Testimonials http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=95 http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=95#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:32:23 +0000 Kate Miller http://stolenmomentsmenuplanning.com/?p=95 Here’s what people are saying about Stolen Moments Menu Planning.

Hi:)
I just wanted to let you know that I am loving my menu plan.  A couple of things, you said to let you know if there are things that I would like to change.  I would like to not have anymore fondue recipes or kabob recipes.  Everything else so far has been great!  I made the ground beef stroganoff last night and it was great!  Tonight we are having the chinese crock pot dinner.  This has been such a blessing to have this and go shopping and not have to wonder or worry about making a menu, and the good thing is there is variety.  thanks so much and cannot wait for my next menu.
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Diana
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This looks fantastic…very worth the subscription price.  Thank you.  I will look forward to next month’s.

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Catherine

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I’m excited to try out the full breakfast/lunch/dinner schedule!  Thanks so much!  We’ve really been enjoying the dinners this past month – something new every day!

-Becky

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I love this service. I chose to have the menus come once a week. I have the Complete Plan where the shopping list comes with it. I love that each item listed for the week has a recipe that comes with it. Now I do not use every item on the list but I have found a lot of new and great recipes.

Read the full review here.

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I have seen first hand Kate hard at work creating menus for families and I can assure you this is a valuable service for anyone who struggles with what to make for dinner.

-The Happy Housewife

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I have been trying some of the meals.  They are very good.  My family has enjoyed them also.  We have been trying to eat what is in the house now so when I go shopping next I will have your shopping lists and can make quite a few of these meals.  They do help make life easier, that I can see what I am going to make prior to 15 minutes before it is time to make dinner.
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Sibyl

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Thank you for the menu plan!  It looks tasty and easy.

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Katie

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Thank you!  I can’t wait to fill my freezer!  You’re great!

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Pamm

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I just want to let you know…I am SO glad I found you and your service!!! Thanks bunches!!!
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Karen

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I have loved the ease of cooking these meals.  It takes no time at all.  And I love all of the different ingredients.  The ranch ham skillet was amazing!  Also the deviled chicken fingers, and mexican black bean rice bows were wonderful!  I just love all of the variety that you have sent so far!

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Diana

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Loved the menu last month.  We were on vacation part of it and really only did 2 weeks worth or so, but the recipes were really good and I was looking forward to getting started on the second month!  I’ll go back to work soon and it will be a huge timesaver.

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Cindy

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You are amazing—it looks fantastic!

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Terri

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I have truly loved using your meal planning service for the past three months – they have been such a time saver.

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Maya

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I got to sample her menu plan, and let me tell you – our family has never eaten so well!  Healthy meals, made from scratch, and I actually got dinner on the table on time for a change!  We really enjoyed trying all the new recipes and several will be added to our regular meal rotation!

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from Stephanie @ Couponing 101 ~ read the full review here

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Kate sent me a copy of the August plan and it has a calendar with menu ideas, the recipes, and a complete shopping list. Easy!

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My Frugal Adventures ~ read the full review here

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But… this is not an cookie cutter menu. You have to fill out a little form about your likes/dislikes and cooking style.

Less than 24 hours later I have a DETAILED menu for the whole month, complete with recipes not just for dinner but sides too, and shopping lists, delivered to my inbox!!!
I am so excited, this is crazy cheap and so so SO helpful to get dinner on the table.
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The Sagers ~ read the full post here
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