Friday, June 6, 2008

Lily On The Fly - A Menu Planning Resource - Enter to Win!

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Updated: This contest is now closed. The winner is chksngr!!

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I recently had the opportunity to review an excellent menu planning resource. It's called Lily On The Fly. This particular product is different than any I've seen before for menu planning and is definitely beneficial for the visual person. This system centers around the magnetized card holder that can be displayed on your refrigerator. It includes 7 clear slots, one for each day of the week. What goes into these slots are the handy dandy menu planning recipe cards that are also provided. On the front of each card are three sections listing cooking instructions, one for the night before, in the morning and put it all together. The shopping list for each meal is right on the back on each card conveniently listed in seven general grocery store areas. Look how colorful it is:

Once you have selected 7 cards to put into the slots you have a complete menu plan for the week and when you turn the holder over you have a complete grocery list going down the back. You can then transpose the grocery list to a piece of paper to take to the store with you, take the whole holder with you or even just pull out the cards and bring them with you that way.

Another option as Lily On The Fly suggests (and hence the name) is to keep the deck of cards in your purse and easily choose recipes right in the store as you think through your plans for the next few days, and what is on sale. I love how versatile it is!!

My girlfriend struggles with traditional menu planning but really loves this system because for her she loves her recipes all in one spot rather than having to keep track of them from different sources such as various cookbooks or the internet. That's too much hassle for her, this system streamlines the process for her.

The recipes look to be simple and easy to prepare and I love how each card shows a picture of the completed dish, a very nice touch! A list of the 36 recipes included in the starter kit can be found here. The starter kit retails for $27.95 but for the month of June you can get 15% of your order by using the code "Welcome Summer". Additional recipes packs are also available.

Lily On The Fly is giving away a Hearty Meals for Hungry Families Starter Kit today to one lucky reader. Just leave a comment below by Tuesday, June 10th at noon pst for your chance to win. If you are not a blogger please be sure to also include a valid email address.

Happy menu planning!!

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Little Mommy said...

This looks like a great product. Sometimes I forget to get some of the ingredients I need for my weekly recipes because I don't have them with me. So please enter me.

SilverMoon Dragon said...

With a 3 day old baby and two toddlers ruuning around, I'm finding it hard to find meals to do my meal planning with, not having hours to scour the net anymore... please enter me, this looks like a great tool!

Youth Leaders said...

I need all the help I can get, please enter me into the drawing.

Maura

Anonymous said...

oops! Forgot to leave my email:
bayouags@yahoo.com (this is Jennifer with 3 kids + one more coming soon).

Please tell me sleep will come one day!

Barb Szyszkiewicz said...

That looks like a really clever tool! My kids would enjoy using it too, to help with the menu ideas. Thanks for hosting this contest.

Anonymous said...

Please Enter me in the contest as I am always looking for new recipes and ideas for my family!
Thanks!
Kelly Bryan
Bryan45@bellsouth.net

Debbie said...

This looks like a great product. I'd love to try it!

Anonymous said...

I really need this! Please enter me-
Alycia

Kara said...

Great giveaway!

Lindsay said...

I would really love to try this product out and see if it helps me meal plan better.

Anonymous said...

whoops! forgot to leave my email...... juliev@oads.com
Thanks!

Amber (EyesofAmber) said...

What an awesome little tool! I'd love to win something like this. My hubby could even use it to plan meals when the new baby arrives in a couple of months.

Unknown said...

This looks great! My email addy is, jlynnhoskins22@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Oh man, I would LOVE this tool. I need all the help I can get!

Stephanie said...

Crossing my fingers that I get lucky!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea, I have never seen a menu planning system like that. Please enter me into the contest. Thank you.

manthony2@rogers.com

conley730 said...

Wow, this is a great idea! If I don't win I may have to fork over the cash and buy one.

techytripletdad said...

Give it to me please!

ooooo said...

What a great product!!!

Suzanne said...

Please enter me. My husband is actually the family cook but I know this is exactly the kind of thing that would inspire him!

Anonymous said...

This looks great, I need all the help I can get when it comes to meal planning.
mommytoabby@cox.net

pintolinda said...

I really need this. It would transform my meal making life. Please enter me in the contest.

Sarah said...

Oh I'd love to try it!!!!! Pick me, I need some serious help and I'm moving soon!

Anonymous said...

Sounds very useful and exciting!
Rhonda
swapteammod@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

As a mother of 3 with an infant i could always be more organized! This tool would really help!

bentzmom3@yahoo.com

Deb said...

I would love to be entered. Thank you !!

Kathy in WA said...

I struggle with meal planning. This looks like an awesome method for organizing.

Thanks!

Duckabush Blog

Unknown said...

Looks very useful! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow! I love menu planning and this site looks great! Chris

thewindmin@cfaith.com

Anonymous said...

Nice prize!

janene1627 said...

An awesome tool for me!!
janene1627 (at) yahoo (dot) com

klp1965 said...

count me in please :)

judybrittle said...

what a wonderful idea. its one of those i think why didn't i think of that. would love this

Unknown said...

This is a great idea. Please enter me!

Rick said...

I'm always one day late when it comes to these blog contest.

http://organizeddoodles.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful idea. I need something to help with my meal planning.



rachel
mycuteginger at yahoo dot com

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