Freezer Meals for New Moms & Dads

So I started making freezer meals. Freezer meals for moms and dads that will soon be consumed with little tiny things that take up a whole lotta time....BABIES!!!!

I think it's so important for food and eating to be a relaxing experience but from what I understand it falls way down on the list of priorities when the little one only sleeps in tiny snatches of time.

Only have 15 minutes to devote to making dinner? No problem when you have a homemade lasagna in the freezer. Heat up that oven, throw it in, set the timer, and I think you'll still have about 10 minutes to spare. I'm sure you'll find something to do (nap probably) with that extra 10 minutes :)

I've offered this service to a few friends of ours recently and was shocked by the surprised responses I got. I seriously thought this was something everyone did, and I even worried that they might already be inundated by offers and that mine would be declined! Happily I was taken up on both of my offers and have just started planning the Hess freezer meals that I will deliver this weekend.

On the menu are:

Beef Meatballs
Basil Pesto
Chicken Noodle Soup
Breakfast Burritos
Beef Lasagna

I even designed a little label for them :)

I know they might seem like kind of mundane meals but it's hard to beat homemade comfort food when you barely have time to shower, let alone construct a lasagna so I'm betting they will be received quite well.

Think I should add this to the list of services I can provide as The Perpetual Hostess??

xo
H

Business Card Input....

So I am serious about this little side venture. Check out the business card mock up below and let me know what you think. I'm going for a 2 sided card, hence the 2 pics below....

Summer's End

Sadly, it's over.

I didn't post once, and I think that's ok. Instead of posting I spent my time enjoying it. Enjoying, and barely managing not roasting to death. It was a really hot summer. Really. We barely ate outside at all, which made me sad but there was no way I was going to subject myself eating in 90 degree heat, with mosquitos, at 8 pm.

There were some really great times though, heat and all. I spent a leisurely July 4th weekend cooking and relaxing with family and friends. In fact, there were a few of those leisurely weekends sandwiched in there with all the craziness of weddings, baby showers, and mini trips to our home towns.

Now it's fall. And don't tell Summer, but I'm a little exited about it. I know, I know. Sacrilege. I'm supposed to hate that it's getting cold, but somehow this year it feels a little different. I'm excited for pumpkins, and cider, and apples. I'm looking forward to snow. I'm sure it will get old, but I'm going to run with the excitement while I've got it :)

I'm also toying with the idea of launching this little side venture and wanted to get some thoughts. So let me know what you think of this......

The Perpetual Hostess.... Graceful entertaining & household assistance.

Eh? Does that work? I'm going to start with the word of mouth advertising and I want to get some business cards printed. Does that give you a clear picture of what I can offer?

As an example of what I'm thinking in the way of services, here's a little list:

Menu Planning
Event Consultation
Pantry Overhaul
Culinary Assistance
Grocery & Errand Services
Event Day Coordination
Wine & Beer Pairing

I'm really open to other ideas and would love to hear suggestions from any and everyone!

xo
H