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It’s finally here!  Your Chance to win a FREE Year of Meals from Michael Angelo’s.  This will come in the form of 52 coupons for a Free Family Sized Entree (a $400 value!).

A little bit about Michael Angelo’s:  It’s a  family owned and run business, hand picking ingredients and assuring that every meal is exactly the way it should be.   These are resturant quality meals that you can prepare in a matter of minutes!  They have an extensive line of authentic Italian Meals even Vegetarian selections.

I love their commitment to keeping the freshest and healthiest meals.  They use vine-ripened tomatoes, authentically crafted cheeses and 100% Premium cuts of meat.  Meals are prepared daily and shipped within 36 hours to the stores!

Maybe more of the picture comes out in what they vow to never use:

  • Never add chemicals or stabilizers
  • Never use meat trim or chemical fillers in their meats
  • Never Substitute Processed ingredients in their cheeses

Want to have a year of meals? How awesome would it be to have one meal a week paid for every week??

Here’s your chance!

Leave a comment below with a reason that you’re the busiest mom (or someone else is if you are entering for another person).  One entry per person.

I will pick one winner tonight at 10 pm! The Winner is Kathy H

(If you don’t win come back everyday for the next 5 days to find out where you can get another chance.  Also join their Family Table to get even more special offers and coupons!)

The opinions above are my own, I did receive coupons for free products to host this giveaway.



  • Anonymous

    I’m entering this for my mom. She’s the busiest mom ever because she works, takes care of the household, and is trying to deal with everyone from my grandma’s death in December (who she also took care of before she passed away). She could really use these meals to ease the burden of dinner some nights!Amy Lauren

    • lrose57

      I have 4 boys… ages 23, 20, 15 and (drumroll please) 6. (and I am 52!) Plus a husband that can eat them all under the table…. Would LOVE a break from making dinner one night a week ! Love MichaelAngelo line, the Eggplant parm is the best !

  • Anonymous

    I am new to this website but i just want to say its awesome! i recently got into coupon world for my sister. Her house is on the verge of forclosure and i am helping her in every way and any way i can! She has two kids (katelyn 8 years and adrian 7years old) She has two jobs (HEB CASHIER and Auto shop cashier) goes to school part time and helps me babysit my baby girl (star 6 months old) its not easy to ask for help especially my sister! She can be pretty stuborn at times.I really believe every mom is a busy hard working mom. Why? its the best job in the world! Maybe with this year supply of meals it will help out alot by not worrying if she ll have food for her family. alrighty thanx ladies and if you got any tips i can use .. let me know my email is thugangel1821@yahoo.com (lol i know lame had it since i was 13)

  • Anonymous

    I know that EVERY mom is busy, but I think I deserve some kind of an achievement award. :) Michael Angelos sounds like a nice prize for getting me out of cooking one night per week. :) I am a full time working mom (teacher) and a mother of two boys ages 2 and 9 months. Since I think I am partially insane, I also started a monogramming business on the side WHILE I was on Maternity leave this past fall. :) My husband is a full time firefighter and also opened an outdoor power equipment store on his days off from the firehall. We are really insane…lol. (check out http://www.southernturfproducts.com) We have a zest for life and want to live it to the fullest. I am in the process of training for a half marathon because it has been a goal of mine for a while now. My boys are a part of that process because they ride along in the double jogging stroller. I tell them that they are helping mommy reach her goals and having fun at the same time. I always treat my oldest to time on the playground when I get done. :) We love our life, even though it is quite busy! We try our best to put our priorities first and the rest will happen when it happens…like housework. :) I do love my life and thank God everyday that I have to live it for HIM!!!

  • FarrahN

    I am also a busy mom that works full-time. I have three kids ages 2,4 and 8. My husband works 6 sometimes 7 days a week. This would be extremely helpful for my busy life and budget as well!! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!

  • Anonymous

    Wow – what a great giveaway! I’m pretty busy for several reasons:
    1. I’m a homeschooling mom with 8 children that range from 2-16. Every day I need to deal with the educational, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of 2 toddlers, 3 grade schoolers, 2 Jr. Highschoolers, and 1 highschooler. Being the mom of such a big family means that there is a lot of cooking, cleaning, and laundry every day!!
    2. My husband and I own 2 home based businesses. I’m very actively involved in both.
    3. My husband lost his job 2 years ago, so I work hard to save money. (Neither home business supports our family fully.) I grow our own organic garden, work to save money with deals/coupons, bulk cook for the freezer, can produce, and bake almost of all of our baked goods from scratch. To save money on baking, I grind wheat to make our own flour. I frequent a variety of u-pick farms in a 2 hour radius from our home so that I can get inexpensive apples, berries, pears, etc. to freeze and/or can.
    4. Because one of our businesses is a homeschool business, I have a ministry to homeschool moms (speaking, writing a newsletter, etc.). Because I want to extend that ministry and make it a ministry to all moms, I’m getting ready to launch a new blog geared toward ministering to, encouraging, and teaching moms. I’ve been working hard on getting articles written for the launch.
    5. My 3 yo has a progressive, incurable genetic disease and requires a LOT of medical care from me every day. He has a central line (like a huge, surgically placed IV) that goes into his superior vena cava (almost into his heart.) Every day at home he receives IV drugs through that line. We mix and prepare IV nutrition that runs into that line for 14 hours a day, and some days he gets up to 4 hours of plain IV fluids. He has multiple medications that go into a tube in his stomach. We also run special formula into that stomach tube via a pump for 10 hours a day. His central line requires lots of care that requires sterile procedures. There are lots of other little things each day too. He is in the hospital about 40% of the time, and if he is there, I’m there with him. We’ve chosen to provide all of this nursing care ourselves because no one will ever love him and care for him as carefully as we can. :-) (He has a blog that I write at http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ourquiverfull)
    6. I have a wonderful husband and am committed to spend as much time as needed being there for him and building our relationship. We have a date night every week.
    7. I maintain a garden for my in-laws who do not have the time or energy to do so themselves.
    8. We live over an hour away from most big stores (Sam’s, Costco, Target, etc.) so need to make long shopping trips every other Saturday. We have a chance to buy deeply discounted scratch and dent groceries every other Saturday in the same big city as the big stores, so we are on the road at about 6:45 AM every alternate Saturday morning.
    9. I’m taking some continuing ed classes online to equip me to do a better job with our businesses and ministry.

    I agree with the other posters who pointed out that ALL moms are busy! Kudos to all of you great moms that love your children are are working hard to the best for them!

  • Anonymous

    I home school our 5 kids, ages 17, 16, 14, 12, and 7. In one day I might teach how to graph a parabola, when to use a comma in a list of 3 or more items, and the sounds of the phonogram “ough.” I also help with the paperwork for my husband’s construction business. I work very hard, along with the kids, to maintain our 4800 sf. home and stay on top of the laundry generated by 7 people! Then, there are the bands. We are a part of ryfo.org which ministers to the needs of traveling Christian artists. We are part of their host home network. We have had as many as 14 young men, ages 19-25, staying at our home for the night. They show up tired (usually after 1 in the morning), hungry, and in need of a bath. Part of why I coupon shop is to help provide for these young people who give so much of themselves at shows for little compensation. It would be great to always have dinner in the freezer, ready to feed some starving musicians!

  • t_melisha

    Being a mom is the hardest job on the planet when done well!

  • kimberlymiller

    I have three little girls 5 & under but I love every minute of it!

  • elissashealy

    I have a toddler and a big dog who constantly track in dirt and debris from the backyard. I vaccuum once a day and I sweep the kitchen floor at least twice a day!

  • Sherry

    I'm am busy caring for our beautiful new baby girl who is two weeks old…tiring but rewarding! I also have a 2.5 year old running around the house..Fun times as a busy mommy!

  • AliCaprio

    I work 55 hours a week and still remain active in my 2 “babies” lives.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1123263857 Shanon Burke

    I have an almost 14 y/o son who is a 4 year cancer survivor & middle school student. I also take care of my house, my husband and my mother. Who has time to cook?? :)

  • debbie

    Being a full time mom keeps me very busy trying to do the best I can for our family. I also try to have some healthy me time and put being a wife first keeps me very busy.

  • holdgate04

    I am a momof 3 kids 4 and under. My boys are 4 and 3 and my little girl is turning 1! Talk about busy!

  • Mom2teenagers

    I stay pretty busy with my full time job, teenage daughters activities, couponing, and a husband who works night shift so he's not around to help with all of the day-to-day duties. I'm still not a work-a-holic like Jenny though!

  • Lyndsey

    All moms are very busy ladies! I have a full time job and also strive to cook healthy meals for my family each and every day. Having a fresh meal in a matter of minutes would help us out so much and be a great blessing to our family.

  • bawoody

    Two girls, 29 months and 8 months, and a business to run, and couponing, and life in general

  • MomOf4Blessings

    I homeschool my four kiddos (1 1/2, 4, 6, and 8). I handle the books for our church. I work part time from home for a financial ministry. Our house is on the market. I coupon. And so on and so on. :)

  • Jennifer

    I am a working mom who travels for her job, husband is in school full-time, and I spend my days hustling from one activity to the next, managing a household, maintaining calendars, etc. I believe in the power of a sit down dinner, sometimes that is the only time during the day we can all sit down together in the same room.

  • mistyjones74

    I am a very busy mom being a self contractor to build our new home, working full time in the insurance industry with all of the current changes that are taking place, preparing for our first grandchild, preparing for graduation of my husbands second child, trying to help my parents finish their house, and trying to get pregnant with our first child

  • annemariegosnell

    My sister has 7 children all under the age of 9 and homeschools. She is a GREAT mom!

  • lynn

    With 3 of my six kids being teenage boys, this would be an appetizer each week. Thanks!!

  • Jen H

    I work full time, have a 6 year old daugter and a 13 month old daughter. Have only 2 hours per day on the weekdays with my girls. Two big dogs, 2 cats and 1 bird. We never have enough time to cook and eat a good dinner. Its always quick and easy means.

  • Dawn

    I have two beautiful children (3 if you count my hubby) & am 9 months pregnant! Life is crazy, but GOOD :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=593891219 Nicole Clayton Cork

    I work full time and have 2 very busy boys ages 6 & 4 at home. They are both involved in lots of activities, so we don't get to eat at home that often unless it's the weekend.

  • knvista

    My 1 and 5 year olds are wonderfully demanding plus being a wife of a busy husband, a couponer, a friend, a church teacher and more keep me busy all the time.

  • Maggie

    All moms are busy! I have the 3 cutest kids in the world so I would know! Thanks for the great giveaway.

  • mattswifey

    I'm a stay at home momma with a 1 year old girl and a 2 month old baby boy. They keep me running all day! :-)

  • http://www.chinagirljourney.blogspot.com Candyce

    I am a full time working mom with 4 children going in 10 different directions. My oldest son is involved in 3 sports, next son involved in 2, and a daughter involved in 2 sports and just recently adopted a daughter from China. My husband works full time also. Thank goodness for friends and grandparents when we can't be everywhere at the same time!!

  • lauriehutchinson

    I am the busiest because I work from home part time and my kids are active in sports. Busy but loving it!

  • donnaperson

    I am a very busy Mom as I work a full time job, a part time job, clean 1 house on the weekend, I lead a Ladies Twelve Step Class each week, I teach HealthyLife Weight Loss class and work out with the women 3 times a week and attend church on Wednesdays & Sundays. Somewhere in between I take care of the house, yard work, 2 kids and 3 dogs. I am a single mom, so I also have to give a time to a social life!!!!!

  • bh76

    I have a 2 year old and one in preschool where I like to volunteer some and go with her on field trips b/c my 2 year old also gets to go. While doing this I also do work at the other schools part-time and still manage to shop w/coupons and stay on budget. I will also be returning to school in the fall to finish my teaching degree these coupons would be a great help for me!!!

  • mandic

    I work as a pediatric nurse and am gone on days I work from 6 am to 8:30pm. I am also in school, and try to keep my family eating healthy in the meantime, even if i'm not there to prepare something from scratch.

  • Debbie33

    I am a mom of three kids 7, 4 & 2. I work at a preschool and own and operate my own photography business.

  • momtnt

    I am a wife, mother of a very active and wonderful 7 yr old boy, I work full time, I serve at my Church, my son plays baseball and I am on the baseball board, makes for very long and active days, would be GREAT to have dinner taken care of sometimes. Thanks for considering me and God Bless!

  • Jessica Feider

    I have two children under the age of 6, my husband travels Monday-Friday out of state. I attend bootcamp daily, train for 1/2 marathons, take a 12 mile run each Sunday, homeschool my children, do all my yardwork, housework, shopping and cooking because I refuse to hire someone to do so! I organize playdates and mom night out, I am a wife, daughter, friend and mother. But writing this as a way to win something makes it sound like I am complaining. I most certainly am not! I am blessed to have legs to run with, a home to clean, a husband to go away on business, healthy children to school………… I am living the life of my dreams! It's just a busy one!

  • jerrywillis

    My wife is the busiest mom I know. Not only does she attempt to keep our household going, she stays with my mother during the week (My Dad died a year ago and mother's health prohibits her from living alone. She is not nursing home needy.) as my mom cannot be by herself due to high risk falls. I travel between our towns ever day; but my wife deserves the accolades.

  • Briget

    I am a mother of a 3 year old, a 5th grade teacher, and an obsessive-compulsive couponer…I love cooking, but I'd love to have one night a week off!!!

  • Michelle S.

    Three high school kids who are involved in everything from orchestra to Boy Scouts
    + One Marine who travels quite often but loves dinner with the kids when he is home
    = The best family in the world!

    I am always searching for ways to get dinner on the table in record time, but still makes the family feel loved. What a great giveaway for busy families.

  • AMber

    I am the mom to three, having all of them within four years. I also have a stepson. My day is full of taking care of my three year old until the older ones come home and then I have to make sure they get their homework done and shuttle them to their activities. On top of all that I volunteer at too many places to name. I love every minute of it though!

  • Shellie Contos

    I'm the busiest mom because I have 3 young boys – ages 7, 5, and 7 months. AND I babysit my neighbor's 4-year-old daughter full-time. Honestly dinner is the last thing on my mind.

  • meldeb3k

    Hi, I think all moms are amazing but I guess for me, it's all about trying to be healthy and I am always looking for new ways to be creative with that. My son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 6 years old and we have two other children and so it's been difficult trying to find good foods that are healthy and yet, that our kids will think are tasty, as well. Thank you for all you do to help us all out. God bless you!

  • Toni

    I have 3 children, my 17 month old daughther, my 3 year old dog, and my husband. I clean, cook, work and would just LOVE to have FREE dinners ready for me and my family once a week…

  • Callie Gordon

    My mom is a single mom with a 12 year old (ah, teenagers) and a 7 year old at home. My younger sister (age 24) and I (age 26) are both grown and away from home so she doesn't have much help! My mom works full time as a manager of a clothing store, she volunteers at 99.9% of her church's functions, and she is the hospitality director for her church which involves her services the majority of the day Sunday and set up time on Saturday. Needless to say, she is a busy mom!

  • Tabitha K

    I think every good mom is extremely busy but I love every minute of it. Cuddos to all mom's there!

  • angela l.

    I have a fourteen month old baby, a twenty seven year old baby (husband), and is six month pregnant.

  • Beenerc

    I take care of my own family, help take care of my cousin's twins, and keep an eye on my father who had a stroke two years ago.

  • wendylblack

    I am a stay at home mom with 4 girls that play softball and we travel every weekend to different parks to play ball. We are always on the go with games and practice and this would be a major help to our schedule. Thanks!!!

  • Melissa Slice

    not sure what I was thinking going back to school at 40 while working full time, 1 in high school 1 in tech and 1 struggling to find what he wants to do or just a job. Love your site helps me feed the family economicaly. Thanks for all you do.

  • staceybassinger

    We are a baseball family! My 9 year old plays travel baseball and my husband is the head coach! That means 6 hours of practice each week and tournaments on weekends!! We are in the middle of 40 games in 20 weeks!! After EOGs, they will add a 3rd night weekly to practice for pitchers and catchers!!! Thank goodness, my 3 year old daughter isn't big enough to play yet!! Maybe we will make her bat girl in the fall!!

  • Kim

    I'm sure that I'm not THE busiest mom. I know mothers who are busier. However, I do fall in the “busy mom” category. I could always use a free, premade meal!

  • candicestoves

    I am a super busy stay at home mom. On top of taking care of all of the typical stay at home mom tasks (caring for a child, teaching, disciplining, playing, classes, laundry, cleaning, cooking, etc…) I also lead worship for women's conferences, sing in church on a weekly basis, host a Mommy/Child play group at my home, host a weekly family and friend game night/dinner at my home, and run a booming cake decorating business. I would really love to know that I had one night a week to wind down, and enjoy some good conversation time with my husband, instead of cooking. Thanks for this awesome opportunity!

  • allyg24

    this summer will be my busiest. my oldest is starting kindergarten and has many activities to go along with the start of school. along with training for a half marathon and getting ready for a friend's wedding, not having to cook for one night would be amazing!

  • Mandy Hays

    I am a full time worker and have a 2 1/2 year old little boy who I love to spend every free moment with. I would love to not have to spend too much time away from him in the kitchen cooking.

  • 1hygiene

    I could sure use some help at dinner time. This week my mom is having heart by pass surgery. I have a fifteen year old daughter. And I help with my 5 month old granddaughter from my 23 year old. And did I mention I work.

  • jshern

    I have a 8 year old and 16 year old boy and a husband who doesn't get off work till 8:30pm. Both my boys play basketball, baseball and football. I work full time as a social worker. Between work, sports and keeping the house picked up and laundry, I still try to make dinner every night to remain within a budget….

  • missthemister

    I have no children that I gave birth to, but I'm helping to raise my husband's 8 year old, awesome, talented, brainiac daughter. Helping keep her grades up while she persues lessons in piano, voice, and guitar along with my full time job keeps me super busy.

  • Kristin

    I have a baby and I am trying to learn to cook so that her and my hubby can have some great meals as she gets accustomed to adult food. Only problem is time. I work 5 days a week and by the time I get home, she and he are starving! I would love something easy so that I could stick it in the oven or microwave and then I could spend some quality time with her (since I only get to see her awake for about 3 hours a day…from the time she gets up to the time she goes to bed). Right now, I feel like I walk in the door and go straight into the kitchen and by the time that dinner is cooked, eaten and cleaned, it is time for her to go to bed. Thanks for your consideration!!!

  • Michelle Harshman

    I am a stay at home mom of twin boys, 2 1/2 y.o., an 8 year old a 10 year old. Both boys! I also nanny for a 4 month old little girl (had to have my girl fix!). Between bottles, diapers, laundry, making meals, housework, homework, and couponing, I am also very involved in church. I love everything I do, but it is a very thankless job. I do not have the support of my husband as he believes that being a stay at home mom entails watching tv all day and eating bon-bons. I try to keep my twins busy in playgroups, going to MOPS meetings, and also keep the older boys busy by supporting them in school functions, taking them on play dates as well. I also make a great teammate! I play ball with them, take them swimming, play catch, dodge-ball, you name it! But like I said before, I love it and would not trade it for anything in the world! But a free night from cooking would be great! Thank you for considering me for this prize!

  • Crystal

    I am the mom of three- two boys and one girl. Between- two baseball teams, two soccer teams, gymnastics twice a week, and dance for two hours once a week- home cooked meals are hard to come by. I would love to have some help on helping me cook wholesome/ yummy meals. AND- Italain is our favorite food!!!

  • cindyjo7

    Church, 6th Grade girls SS class, Wed Youth activities, softball, cheerleading, gymnastics, dance classes, dance team, basketball, room mom. Love my girls, love their activities, Love Michael Angelo's dinners.

  • debbie

    I'm the mom of three, I teach school full-time, tutor after school, & coach girls softball.

  • Fibia

    I know I am not the busiest mom out there but I have 2 children (3 and a half and 1 year old), I work, and try to cook almost daily for my family. Any good food that is already made would help me spend more quality time with my kids in the late afternoons.

  • 'NoleGirl

    I'm a full time graduate student, freshman composition instructor, and mom-to-be. My husband works over 80 hours a week.

  • Stacey

    I am not a mom.. does that disqualify me? Well actually I am a mom to a dog. lol
    I work full time as an office manager, part time as a cosmetics consultant and I am working towards my bachelor's degree in Computer mgmt info systems.

  • Lisa

    I am the busiest mom with a pre-schooler starting Kindergarten in the fall… a College Bound student.. Plus taking care of my mom and her husband. She's been in hospital for the last 7 months or so… all kind of infection and complications. Neither are healthy.. .i am of course a stay at home mom or i wouldnt be able to do half the stuff i do. Love Southern Savers.. great help in saving money!! Thanks!!!

  • 4blairz

    who isn't busy nowdays?? I am a mom of two and a band mom of 142. =) I love my life but could use a little less stress. These coupons would be put to good use on the nights that both kids need to be at two different places at the same time and I have to squeeze dinner in there somewhere.

  • laura Hollis

    I work full time and my husband works a swing shift. I have two children and am essentially a single parent in the evenings. These meals would make dinnertime so much easier for me!

  • Bethany

    I have a preschooler, a toddler, and a baby on the way. I volunteer with my church and our local preschool. Plus, I have all the other day to day things involved in running a house.

  • Dean'na

    Jenny! I finally figured out why I couldn't leave a comment! It was my Safe Eyes Filter that was blocking it. Well, I think I am the busiest mom because I am married to a youth pastor who works full time and is in seminary part time therefore rendering the majority of youth planning, all of the housework, and the errands mine, and I have a 5 month old and 2 cats and I work part time as a nurse and have a cake business on the side and Etsy shop to try and pay a few bills. Plus we are in the process of planning our youth missions trip to Mexico in July. And now that you've got me addicted, I spend a ton of time couponing and trying to be a better steward of our money! Thanks for all you do. We know you are one busy mom like us!

  • Jenni

    I am the busiest mom because of the age gap of my children. At ages 4, 12, and 17, none of them ever like the same thing, go to the same school, or have similiar activities and interests. By dinnertime, I am feeling worn out, but everyone loves Michael Angelo’s!

  • wpsmiles2

    My 3 kids LOVE your lasagna. They are 4, 8 and 10. I drive them to and from school to have more time with them, 9 year old has gymnastics practice 5 days a week – 45 minutes one way during rush hour traffic. Homework with the 10 year old while keeping the 3 year old out of trouble can be challenge! Husband that travels every other week for work has its own challenges in keeping all my kiddos happy, FED and, and, and….

  • sarah

    I am the busiest mom because I work part-time take care of my police officer husband, 2 dogs , and 2 year old son full-time. My son had a stroke in utero so my off days are filled with Doctor's, Neuro Surgens, CT scans, Neurologist, Physical Therapy, Occupational Terapy and trying to teach my son to walk and use his left hand! I must say I am VERY VERY busy but wouldnt change it for the world! :o)

  • Julie

    I work nights as a nurse, and as a result am often making dinner right after I get up. In the 2 hours between waking up and heading out, I have to make dinner, help with homework, check school folders for permission slips/signables, shower/dress/look presentable and hopefully eat a calm, interactive meal with my family. It's exhausting! In addition to that, I'm back in school, and have to fit studying and taking exams in there somewhere. Ready to bake meals would help a ton!

  • workinghockeymom

    Full time job. Three kids under 8. Church orchestra. Kid sports. Nuff said.

  • stellabarkley

    Seems like everyone in my family is running in all directions but the same one. Please help pull us together or make things a whole lot easier.

  • Trace

    I am a single (divorced) mom to a tween girl, who takes tennis lessons twice a week, and a rambunctious 6 year old boy, who plays om a baseball team along with two furbabies – a dog and a cat. I also am a full time teacher of a wonderful second grade class! I teach private voice lessons to 3 great teens! I also just landed a lead in my community theatre's musical production of Seussical which begins rehearsals this week…thankfully as the murder mystery dinner theatre I was in ENDS this week! We are busy folks but we LOVE our so called crazy life!!!

  • Linda

    I'm keeping busy like many moms, taking care of 3 children ages 9, 6, and 3. We're always busy enjoying the kids, participating in baseball, piano lessons, swim team, soccer, and volunteering. I'm very active in my church, heading up an outreach ministry, and I volunteer at school in my kid's classes. So, a meal a week that I don't have to think about cooking would be awesome!!

  • staj0805

    I am a busy mom, though perhaps not the busiest. I have a 2 1/2 year old son and a wonderful husband. He works far from home, though, and spends lots of time on the road so I usually end up with all the cleaning, cooking, etc… I really like to feed my family healthy meals and I know Michael Angelos would fit the bill. It would really give me more time to play with my son and get those nasty chores out of the way.

  • georgia9740

    I am a busy mom just by being a MOM! All moms are extremely busy and these meals would be extra helpful after working 12 hr days, ball field, and church! I think all moms need these for a night off every week!

  • GoosiesMom

    I am a wife and mom and love my life!! Enough said!! Right???? :)

  • mandyp21

    I am a SAHM of three kids, one is 8, 5 and then a 14 month old. But I rarely stay at home ;) So busy with carlines, library hours, gymnastic practices and a mom's club activites!

  • orpah

    A mother of 4 busy energetic boys ages 12 – 1. I homeschool all of them. I am also secretary for my husband's business. We also have a large garden. Needless to say I have wished many times that my days would have at least 6 more hours or that as a mother I wouldn't have to sleep! With my boys appetites I feel like I am always cooking!

  • cristiemc

    I think my sister-in-law is the busiest mom. She takes care of two children who have lots of activities that they are involved in, and she is a full-time nursing student. My brother works and sometimes has to go out of town on business trips. That leaves her to make sure the kids get to school, she gets to school, homework gets done, and dance and baseball practices are attended. I don't know how she does it, but she seems to. And, she also checks southernsavers and lets me know when there is a great deal going on somewhere.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=44303778 Jennie Sheppard

    I have three kids ages 6, 3, and 11 months. I work fulltime during the day as an engineer, waking up early to workout, staying up late to spend time with my husband and do the housework. Some evenings I spend running the kids to and from church activities, sports practices, and errands. The weekends are full of games, day trips, church, and MORE errands. I love it, but when I have a spare moment I like to…oh, wait. Don't have those! :)

  • jenaeblake

    I am a SAHM with 2 boys and I also watch my friends kiddos. Sometimes I have 4 kids under 2 here. It's wild but tons of fun. When we're not home we're playing t-ball or basketball or attending a church service. I also sell Arbonne and my husband owns his own business. we are always going going going!

  • charitywoon

    Gee… I sure could use one meal a week that I do not have to think about… seeing as I have enough on my plate already. I am not complaining. I love the reasons my life is so busy. I homeschool my three lovely children, and help others that I meet get started homeschooling. No pay. I do it because I love helping people. We are missionaries preparing to move to a third-world country. We travel a lot going from church to church sharing with others about the needs of this third world country, hoping to spread our passion for missions to people all around the south. I counsel young Christians via the internet. And of course all the usual mommy/wife things. Throw in writing books occasionally. My days start early and end late. Like I said… I don't mind the business. I love the ministry. There is no greater calling on the planet! I am truly blessed! But I wouldn't mind a night off every now and then from planning one more thing. Well, I am off to pack for a missions conference in South Carolina…

  • http://www.facebook.com/1moondancer Candy Buckley

    I think I'm at least one of the busiest moms! I'm a single mother of two, grandmother of three, I work full-time and am also a fulltime college student. I also tend a huge veggie and rose garden, care for four spoiled rotten pets and a fiance! I am also starting up my own business, I'm an artist/crafter. Whew!

  • http://www.crazydaisycake.blogspot.com Angela

    I am the world's busiest Mom because I work full time (40hrs wk), I have a wonderful 10 yr old daughter and husband of 16yrs to cook for and clean up after, I'm training for my first 5K run May 22nd, and I manage a successful cake business (4-5 Cakes a week) by myself (Crazy Daisy Cakes). I also find time to garden and spend time with my friends and extended family at the ball field 2-3 days a week.

  • lorishron

    I am a busy mom. My hubby is in the military and has been living away from home for a year now. Recently, he was able to start visiting us on the weekends. He will be moving to another post further away and will be gone for another year with no visits possible. Being a single mom is hard. And I only do it part time. My heart goes out to all the moms out there who do it permanantly! I try to keep myself and this kids busy!

  • Sarah

    I work full time as a first grade teacher in SC. I have a new born, 4 year old and 5 year old. They are in three different places and I have to be at work by seven. I pump at work twice a day for my new born and pick up my five year old at school. We do homework, make dinner, baths and books every night! They are all worth it though! My husband just got a programming job after waiting two years and we lived off of a teacher's salary for over three years!! I love saving money and your website!!

  • Satha

    I have an active three year old. I am also in school full time. I am involved in church activities on Sunday and Wednesday. I love to coupon and save money.

  • Robin Swain

    I am the busiest mom because I not only pour into my teenage child, but many young adults in our church and community. I carpool kids continuously, I volunteer at school for numerous events, I teach Sunday School & Wednesday night Young Adult class (high school-college grads), I run two small businesses from my home, manage rental properties, and taxi back and forth from school and soccer fields. I love my life!

  • Ana Maria S.

    I am a very busy stay at home mom. I have 3 children (5 yr old boy, 4 yr old boy, and 20 month old girl) and a very hardworking husband who brings home the paycheck but I take care of everything else. I make sure the bills are paid; I do all the laundry, dishes, cooking, cleaning, bathing of the kids, shopping, monitoring our weekly budgets, overall care of all 3 kids, all the errands like dry cleaning, post office, and bank. I would love to win this awesome giveaway because anytime I can make preparing meals a little less time consuming (yet still good for you) not to mention for little or no cost it's a wonderful thing! Thanks for all you do Jenny; I really feel good when I see the amount of money I save our family just by following your site, using coupons, & scoring amazing deals :)

  • Lane

    I must confess I'm not the busiest mom I know, but I sure would be grateful for any assistance in being more efficient, effective, and productive at home. Having at least one meal a week for the next year taken care of would go a long way towards that. I resigned last year to become a stay-at-home mother of our 18-month-old son and the best wife I can be to my husband. I'm learning to cook and since I still have a LONG way to go, meals from Michael Angelo's are a blessing!

  • Christy

    I am a very busy wife and mother. I have two childern ages 13 and 8. Both play baseball on different leagues of which I'm president of my daughters baseball league. I work full time and being on the road six days a week, I try to find meals that are quick and tasty for my family to eat!

  • Lisa

    I am a single mom of a 13 yr. old and twin 10 yr. olds. They are very involved in church and sports which keeps us all very busy!

  • freya336

    I don't know if I'm the busiest, but I work from home doing medical transcription, and I have a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old. My husband works a second-shift schedule, so I'm pretty much on my own through the week trying to give the boys what they need, get dinner on the table, keep a half-way clean house, and still get my work done. Whew – I'm tired just from thinking about it!

  • Jen Barnes

    I'm so busy with my 3 children under age 6 that sometimes I just plain forget to take care of me. The other day I kept smelling something a little off. I realized by the end of the day that it was me! I hadn't taken a shower yet that day. I just got so busy that I forgot to squeeze it in!!! Between drop-offs and pick-ups for school, working part-time and running to activities, I can barely keep myself straight!

  • Kristi

    Not so sure I'm the busiest mom, but like many, I'm very busy running a house with two toddlers, subbing at preschool 4 days a week, planning meals for my husband with Celiac disease (this means preparing two separate meals – one for him and one for the rest of us for breakfast/lunch/dinner), organizing our local 5K for the food bank, planning my sister's wedding and leading a mommy book club! Hats off to all of those moms with more children and special needs, though!

  • jennifer25

    I am a mom of two wonderful kids ages two and four. I have just recently seperated from my husband and looking for a job. I have been a stay at home mom for the last four and a half years and going to miss that dearly. I was busy before, now I am super busy trying to be a great mom, not show my stress, and looking for a job. I could not do it all if I did not have God Leading my life.

  • Julia

    I don't know that I'm the “busiest mom”, but I do take care of my husband and 19 month old. I'm very active in my church and try and do things for others. I think that being busy keeps me alive. I would love to have an easy meal to make up once in awhile!

  • Kathy

    I am a mother of 3 (11 yr old son, 7 year old daughter and 4 year old daughter). Like all mothers it is difficult to juggle working (I am blessed that I am able to work part time from home), children's afterschool activites, church commitments and trying to keep my marriage a priority so when this busy time is over we still have a marriage.

  • Linda Stocton

    Would love to have these for my sister who was forced to retire on disability two years ago at age 54…would share with my Mom who lives alone at age 78..also with my daughters family with four children who are homeschooled. What a blessing this would be for three families.

  • jennifer

    I have a two year old and a three year old. I work full-time and my husband is on call 24/7. These coupons would help make a family of four happy (and healthy)!

  • Snowski824

    I am busy trying to get ready for my first baby! This would be wonderful for after the baby comes when I am too tired to cook!

  • Becky Meisel

    I am a mom of a three year old boy who is very busy himself. I work as an evaluator on three federal grants, as well as coach and judge gymnastics. My husband is an athletic trainer and a high school teacher, so he is as busy as me. We are an “on the go” family. Becky Meisel

  • http://theorganicbird.blogspot.com Andrea

    Hi! I'm a single mom of an 18-month-old. I am a freelance graphic designer, writer. I'm also a painter, selling my art at shows and fairs, while fulfilling online orders as well with art pieces and wedding invitations. I also started a non-profit that does work here in the U.S. and in Africa. Besides those things, I'm involved at my church on the weekends and I lead groups during the week. I travel throughout the year to Africa, New York, and back here to home. I also do the regular mom duties of house-cleaning, diaper-changing, dog-training, etc. I'm pretty busy!!

  • Mary

    My sister, Ginny, is an incredibly busy mom. She has a daughter who is a toddler (who definitely keeps her on her toes!), goes to nursing school and works part-time…doing this all as a newly single parent!

  • Ginger

    I am the proud mother of seven kids, three are mine and four are step-children ranging from 22 years old to 18 months. I am a stay at home mom, housekeeper, gardener, shopper, and love to save money cutting coupons. Between football, cheerleading and all of their other events in and out of school, my day is busy. Our house is never quiet or empty. We have a total of four teenagers that drive and always bring friends back with them. Some how I have adopted almost all of their friends. I would love to have a night off from cooking so I can relax and maybe even get a bubble bath in. Thanks for all you do and God bless you!

  • missymosquito

    Like most other moms I stay busy too. With 6 kids all with special needs or medically fragile, my days can be pretty busy. Between doctors appointments, schooling, and 12 hours of therapy a week a quick and healthy meal sounds wonderful.

  • kathihill

    I work full time, stay busy with children's program at church, volunteer with several civic organizations.I have an elderl father who is in bad health and I have four grown children, 2 grandchildren and am in the process of adopting 2 more children – ages 10 & 11 who hav been in the foster care system for most of their life. Any help I can get is greatly appreciated!

  • sunshinesaver

    I have one child in preschool which means back and forth! I have a 20 month old and a four month old to go with! Three kids under age 4, I'm a busy momma!

  • heather

    2 boys and a 3rd one on the way. And we love Michael Angelos!

  • carayara

    We are homeschooling family with 4 kids (ages 10,7,4,2) and are very active in theater and music. We will have activities during the day including music lessons, taekwondo, dance lessons and then have to go to theater or music rehearsals at night. It's hard to come up with meals when we are only home for a short time before heading out again. Not to mention chasing a toddler around while cooking!

  • jenninfer

    I'm certain others are “busier” but I know I would enjoy a meal that I don't have to prepare! I'm a stay at home mom with 3 kids (6, 4 and 1) and my husband works 2 jobs, one of them being a Children's Pastor at our church. That alone keeps us pretty busy!

  • Lori Pierce

    Busiest mom due to have 2 boys and in the process of adopting from India.

  • Leslie

    I have a 10-year-old son with special needs, and very very energetic three-year-old daughter. We are always busy busy at my house

  • Wanda M

    I'm a housekeeper, baker/chef (in-home), bookkeeper, banker, financer, taxi-cab driver, medic and personal assistant.

  • leighpetty

    I am just one busy mom. With a 2 year old, an eight month, a full time teaching job, and a coach for a husband there just isn't lots of time to spend cooking! This would come in sooooo handy! Maybe my husband would never know that I hadn't slaved over the over for him!

  • Erin Giles

    I am the busiest Mom because I am a full time (praying not for much longer) working mother of a 7 week old and wife of a full time working and pastoring husband. We are not only busy during the week but also the weekend.
    God Bless!
    Erin

  • oreedaburnetteforgraceburnette

    I'm entering for daughter-in-law, Grace. She is a college student, her husband works a full-time job, is a full-time college student and creates and maintains websites for various ministries. They have six children: 11, 8, 6, 4, 2 years and a 9 month-old. I live with them and so does their great grandmother who is 94. She bakes and decorates beautiful cakes for birthday parties and still manages to keep her head above water. This would be a great boost for her time-management. She actually makes three meals–one for Nanny, one for the kids and one for her and her husband (they've just become vegetarians!). I know the kids would love it!

  • http://skeltonfam4.blogspot.com Juli

    I am a busy mom of two boys aged 7 and 2. I also keep my 2 year old cousin 3 days a week. My older son is in Baseball and this is actually a slow time for us right now. Come summer we have SO much going on and with football, swim lessons, bible school and then soccer we are jammed till after January. Winning this would be awesome for game nights!!!! It would give us more time as a family as a WHOLE!!

  • Sluzin

    I am a single mother of a handsome 6 year old boy. In my “free time” I am also a full-time police dispatcher and a full-time student. Between building Lego's with my little man, working 12 hour shifts, and keeping up with school work, I have little time to cook. But I do. It's important to me that we eat healthily prepared meals and not out of a box/can.

  • David Bowlin

    Not a mom but I am a Dad. Both my wife and I are in school having to reinvent ourselves after having been laid off. We have two kids one 16 and one 13 so there is always something going on with us. Most of the time I am doing the cooking to help take the load off of my wife and give time to study. This would sure be a blessing.

  • flossieg

    I am the busiest mom because I work at home and raise our two boys that are 2 1/2 and 10 months. Some might think that working at home is easier but that is far from the truth. While I am very grateful to be able to stay at home with my kids, it is extremely difficult trying to work and raise them….all of this is on top of the house, bills, shopping, etc. that goes along with being a mother and wife. We would LOVE Michael Angelo's for an entire year.

  • ikelong

    I have a 2yr old and a 3yr old of my own and have been babysitting a 2yr old, 7month old, and a 4month old. We have an adventurous day! I have a jewelry business, coupon, go to church (which is a priviledge!), and my husband owns his own business as well, meaning tons of paper work and being flexible. But aren't we all busy! Thanks so much!

  • froggiejen

    I have 3 children, Isabella, Chandler and Reid, involved in school, piano, sports and church activities. My husband works full-time and is a wonderful father, devoted to his family and our interests. I started back to college (eek!) this year and will spend the next few months doing internships around town. I have no idea what my schedule will be from week to week. It will be interesting and BUSY but worth it when I can finish and help my husband provide for the family.

  • katie andrews

    mom to four wife to dh for 13 years. we pay bills for 90 yo grandfather, my heart pt dad, his mother and brother…he is on call all the time for his programming job!

  • tammyweant

    Why am I considered a busy mom? My children call me Super Mom which I don't agree with. I just love being busy and doing things for them. What am I doing to keep me busy? I get up every morning even Saturdays at 5:45 to fix lunches for my daughter and husband as well as breakfast. At seven, I open my door to two sweet little boys so that their moms can work. At 9:00 I receive a little girl for two hours. This involves fixing breakfast, lunch, and snacks for them. At three o'clock, one of the boy's sibling comes to my house after school. At 4:00, I receive another sibling. My husband is home at 3:30 which allows me to go and pick up another sibling and take her home. I will proceed to fix dinner, do a load of laundry. On the weekends, I prepare for son to come home from college which means fixing great meals (quick if possible) and helping him with his laundry. I am also a board member of our homeschool group and am also homeschooling my daughter who is a junior. She keeps me running with basketball, homeschool choir, and being with friends. It will be great when she gets her driver licenses. With the church, I work in the nursery, sign in the choir, play the piano for my husband and family specials, as well as work in the Awana program. I am right know getting things ready for an Open House to celebrate the graduation from college for two of my four children. I enjoy what I do and wouldn't even change a thing. Business helps me to accomplish much.

  • http://3-to-get-ready.blogspot.com leigh

    I had 3 babies within 2 years! If that wasn't enough, we added a move 2 states away from 'home'. To top that off, my husband travels most of the week every week! We have 3 dogs (one, geriatric that's requiring alot of attention these days) and we just added 4 goldfish to the mix. Between laundry, dishes, coupon shopping and running kids around, I'm the busiest mom out there! ;)

  • Ruth

    Ok, I am a very busy mom…of one little 21 month old son, but I teach 3, 4 and 5 year olds all day long…..so I am mom to about 165 kids everyday. In class this AM, I tied about 10 pairs of shoes, tucked in a shirt, help someone pull up their stockings, put an earring in a child's ear that feel out, and still managed to teach my class. I also referee soccer, speak at my church, help out with nursery, take care of my nephew, and still manage to make dinner for my family. I would really love the coupons to have that awesome Meal!!

  • Bonnie

    My grandmother is a VERY busy lady. Although there are no more children in her house, she works a full times job as a reports clerk in a sheriff's office. After work, on Wednesdays through Saturdays, she has to go work along my granddad at their restaurant. They are off on Saturdays, BUT still have to work at the restaurant to prepare for the Sunday lunch – the biggest day of the week! I know they work in a restaurant and are always around food, but they cook for everyone else and so cooking for themselves is a chore! My grandmom is a busy lady and needs a break.

  • bryanboltz

    My wife, busiest because she manages the household, and the family, and her job!

  • kerri

    I've got 2 kids, 3 cats, 40 students, and my hubby is pastor!

  • Betsy

    I am the busiest mom, well, because I am a MOM. By definition we become 20 times busier the minute we give birth. PTA meetings, baseball games, swim lessons, taking care that the parents are taken care of, hubbys that take business trips, etc., etc., ad nauseum. I think I read it at the top of the job description somewhere.

  • Jessica Joyce

    As many of us stay at home moms can agree, caring for a household and raising a family is THE most rewarding job out there. I have 5 wonderful children under my care and a husband that works hard outside of the home to ensure that I can continue to stay home with the children. We enjoy doing everything together as a family and dinner is no exception. However, there are nights that there is less time to prepare the meal and I'd really appreciate more time to sit and enjoy the time at the table. Wednesday nights are our busy nights and this would be an amazing solution for us. We could continue with family dinner at the table, have a good warm meal and enjoy each others company. Thanks for providing an opportunity for so many families to share their stories!

  • Julie

    I have four kids, 2 dogs, 5 cats, a garden, and am adding backyard chickens to the mix! Between laundry, to-and-from school trips, and afterschool activities…I'm ALWAYS busy!

  • Michelle

    What mom isn't busy taking care of her family and who couldn't use the night off. I'm a full time working mom with three kids under the age of six. Would love to win this and have a night off not to worry about coming up with something for dinner. Thanks for this chance.

  • krumley

    I am pretty busy. I work part time, off by 1:30 each day. I grocery shop serval times a week at several stores to get the bargains with my coupons. I pick my son up from wrestling workouts 3 days a week, take him to ice hockey 2 nights a week and cook almost every meal. I try to put in a couple of gym visits for myself each week. I cut coupons every single free minute because I have my own coupon group, I go to one coupon group each month and I trim the edges of tons of expired coupons from both groups to send to the VFW for them to ship overseas. I try to be there for my husband and college aged son, call my family that live out of town regularly. I keep up with
    Southern Savers several times a day. I could use a great fast and tasty meal once a week. I think they taste great. Pick me, please

  • suzannebandelin

    I'm very blessed to have all the things I dreamed of as little girl…I've been married for 12 years, have 3 wonderful boys, and am a 1st grade teacher. But as it's said “to whom much is given, much is expected.” My youngest child was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 years old. My oldest has severe ADHD. I teach in a school that funded by the government because of the low economic status of the students. In my efforts to be the best mom and teacher I can be to ALL the children God has put in my life; I have decided to go back to college to get my Master's degree. Those meals would sure come in handy as I strive to be the best I can for my family, my community, and myself!

  • Anonymous

    I am a single mom of a wonderful 6 year old and owner 3 companies – Soundwavepro.com, jordanlaketours.com and doonomore.com! I have a strict rule that every evening, my son and I sit down to dinner together. This makes meal-planning very important and I am always looking for great recipes with little prep time so I can spend more time with my son. It would be great to have some pre-made healthy meals!

  • elaine adamkiewicz

    I am a SAHM mom of two BUSY children, 4 1/2 and a 2 year old. I teach pilates at the gym I attend and also train for triathlons. I am always looking for healthy, all natural foods to feed my family and to give me the boost and energy I need to continue to train and compete~~thanks

  • Paige

    I don't think I am the busiest, but busy enough. It would be a wonderful blessing to have that one meal a week ready to go and everyone know what we are having. My three young children love Italian foods and just make some garlic bread and a veggie and we'll be set! I know whoever wins this will be excited. Thanks Jenny!

  • denice5

    I'm a homeschool mom so I stay very busy. I've also got a husband that lost his job after 12 years because they closed. I would love to win for the ease and also the financial aspect.

  • lhendrix

    I'm a very busy mom! My husband (who works on average 45-70 hours per week) and I have an eight year-old son in the 3rd grade, and a baby girl due in 4-6 weeks. It is at least two full time jobs trying to run a household and stay on top of the 8 year-olds homework and studying, all the while about to deliver a baby. I'm also doing 2 full-time jobs at my place of employment, one that required some traveling. I assumed a new position back in December and am still managing to do my old position at the same time. Please say a prayer that they'll hire someone soon!!! Getting up early and going to bed late has become a way of life. I would be SOOOOO thankful to at least have some help with dinner each night, considering I cook on average 5 out of 7 nights per week.

  • Jennifer C.

    I'm not sure if you could label me the “busiest mom”, but I stay pretty busy. I stay home with my 2 year old son. That alone keeps me busy. I also go every afternoon and wait for my niece and nephew to get off the bus at their house. I help with snack, homework, chores, dinner, and bath time. I have 2 houses to help run and my husband isn't always home at dinner time. So I like to find something healthy and quick for my family so when I get home, I can just sit back and enjoy my family :)

  • NickiB_in_NC

    Hi. This would be an awesome blessing to win! My husband and I are business owners (a graphic design/website development/hosting company, and a professional recording studio), we have 2 children (tween and toddler), we homeschool, raise chickens, we're in a band, and we've been remodeling our historic home for the last 7 years straight. At the forefront of my priority list is making sure my family life and businesses are getting my 100% energies, while running smoothly and efficiently. The part in all of that that often gets pushed to the back burner is finding the time to cook a meal for my family. I can't tell you how appreciative I'd be if I could just pop a healthy Michael Angelo's meal into the oven to save the day! I do love them, especially because we stay clear of preservatives and other ingredients that really don't serve our bodies well. As Donkey said in Shrek, “Pick me! Pick me!”.. .LOL… Thanks!

  • lisayantek

    I don't know if I would say the busiest mom – all of us moms are busy! However, I do work 2 jobs and take care of the family as best I can! God is so good to us! A year of meals would be fabulous!

    Thanks!

  • blairford

    We have four kids in the house and do homeschool.

  • http://www.facebook.com/bbgurrl83 Brandi Christy

    i am a busy mom because i have a 1 year old son a dog and a cat. they all get into everything. i am constantly cleaning up after everyone. these meals would be so helpful because instead of cooking one night a week i could get some me time in (maybe)

  • juliekent

    I have two year old twins and a four year old so I stay extremely busy at all times. Enough said!

  • Kristie

    I have a large family and I am really busy getting to the stores to get the great deals Jenny finds us! This prize would be awesome!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=25507991 Megan C Mackiernan

    Entering for my mom, because she's the best ever :) (Although Jenny's Mom's pretty great too). My mom is busy because she has a full time job, is getting her masters online (4.0 GPA so far), she's the church financial secretary, Sunday school superintendent, holds offices in at least 5 professional and civic groups, and still manages to have a beautifully clean house, home cooked meals on the table nearly every evening, and always have a happy encouraging word for everyone. (She also finds time to send very nice notes and care packages to me, lol, her daughter in medical school; not to mention all the great things she did for my sister and I when we were growing up) I'm so very proud of my mother- for being one of the busiest Mom's I know, and one of the best.

  • Brandy

    I'm pretty sure there are moms that are busier than me (positive of it), but I am still a pretty busy mother. I have 3 kids, (1 in Kindergarten, 2 younger boys). We have dance, t-ball, teaching bible class at church, couponing, researching the home school option (which has been very time consuming), cooking, cleaning, family time, keeping up with the garden, doctor's appointments, birthdays galore, field day, field trips, I'm the room mother to two of my children's classrooms, coordinating teacher appreciation week (which is this week if you need to appreciate a teacher), kindergarten program (and graduation to come), etc. I'm just tired listing it all. I'm so thankful that we don't have any hard and trying times to add to all of this. I would definitely appreciate having one meal a week handled.

  • fsuannie

    I'm a mother of 4 sweet kiddos – ages 6, 4, 3,and 15 months! I have a photography business that's soaring and a hubby in full time ministry. We serve in our church and our community and find that meal time is treasured in our house, as it's the one time that we're all together. It's hard though in the midst of the schedules and weekly events to find time to cook a healthy meal. This give away would allow us to settle down and enjoy dinner together, without the hustle, bustle and rush that often accompany it!

  • redrose007

    Just moved to Georgia from Kansas this past October. I have a Pre-K child and a 2 and 1/2 year old. Living with our father-in-law right now, so busy looking for a place of our own, and doing it all pretty much alone. My husband has started his own insurance agency, so for the first few years, that means long hours for him, which in turn means long hours for me. I'm lucky if I see him by 8pm, and most nights it's after that. Many days, I'm in bed when he gets home, so I just leave dinner on a plate for him in the fridge. Even weekends are full. Just started southernsavers and am trying to figure this out. That's taken up a lot of time the past few days (picked up my first Sunday paper yesterday). I'm the “Team Mom” for my eldest daughter's soccer team, in the middle of writing a book, tutoring a hispanic girl in reading 3 days a week, running my girls to Awana's and church each week, and that doesn't include all the cleaning around the house, laundry, etc. I'm lucky to get a shower somedays. Sometimes, out of desperation, I just have to take a bubble bath with my girls, which reminds me that the dog hasn't had a bath lately either! =D

  • Tonya Caywood

    I am the busiest mom. I work full time and still try to run around to kids games, clean house, make sure no one is bored, cook, wash clothes, shopping, etc. All moms are busy but I could really use this year of Michael Angelo's. They are some of my favorites!!! Thanksfor this opportunity.

  • Jules in Pensacola Fl

    I am always busy doing something it seems like… Having 3 kids makes me feel like I have no brain lol… wish that came with maid service and a brain lol…but still a great deal… I wished more foods were made like these..love you site hugs…

  • Tisha

    Any mom is busy, and I'm no exception. Whoops, gotta go, I hear a scream of, “Help!” coming from my daughter's bedroom. :-)

  • dealapprentice

    I am a busy mom with two little kids, two dogs, two cats and run a daycare which keeps me super busy. I would love to win this and not have to worry about fixing meals.

  • Michelle

    i'm a busy mom because i work two jobs and take care of my 12YO daughter. whew!

  • Carrie Anne Rowan

    My friend Brenna is the busiest mom I know. We were pregnant at the same time back in 2007 when she found out that she was having twin boys. Not even 2 years later she delivered another precious little boy. As if that weren't enough she found out that when the youngest boy is 15 months old a little girl will be joining the family. SO, that is 4 kids in barely 3 years. She is a labor and delivery nurse who works the weekend night shift so she can stay home with her her boys during the week. She is just doing the best she can as you can imagine with twin 2 year olds, a 1 year old and being 20 weeks pregnant. She is an inspiration and I know she would appreciate all the help she can get during this time in her life when things seems so chaotic. I know she deserves it because BUSY doesn't even begin to sum up the whirlwind her life is right now!

  • Sonya

    I am a single mom working a full time job 45 minutes away. Trying to earn money, keep up the inside as well as the outside, cook meals, and still find time to do homework and extracurricular activities is hard work.

  • RealtorKaren

    Husband works full time +. I am a Real Estate Broker and mom to a 9week old and 2.5 year old. I ended up having to close a real estate deal in the recovery room after a c-section beause baby girl came four weeks early and fast. While in the hospital I listed a home and coordinated someone taking two of my buyers out. When asked how much “time i took off”, i told friends about 30 minutes. My 2.5 yr old goes to mommy's morning out but has no other child care. So working, cleaning, cooking and momming fulltime! would love to take one of those four out of the equation. :)

  • Katia Lane

    I'm a single mom to two children, one that is special needs. I'm also a full-time college student in pursuit of a teaching degree so I can help kids fulfill their greatest potential. Even with my busy schedule I've been able to maintain a 3.57 GPA, and I'm a senior now! I've done my best to provide for my children without having to rely on any kind of government assistance. But any help I can receive from people is greatly appreciated. That is the great thing about being an American, the people out there actually looking to help! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

  • Tana Cook

    Between family responsibilities, homeschooling, full-time job, church activities and extra-curricular activities, I'm tired. And that's all I have time to say. ;)

  • love2savejenn

    all moms are busy – but i would love a free dinner every week. i work full time, have a 2 year old and a husband that travels alot. when he is home we always have dinner together which usually includes the in laws and several neighbors. dinner time is very special to us and it would really help me to enjoy it more knowing i did not have to cook everything! thanks for the chance to enter!

  • lmonteith

    How's this for a busy mom: I have 3 kids, playing 3 different ball sports (baseball, softball & tball). I coach one team and my husband coaches another. All the games are NOT at the same field. I'm the president of the elementary school PTA, an active labor doula and childbirth educator and try to occasionally clean the house! Dinner time is really a struggle and I LOVE it when I can find an easy meal that the entire family enjoys. Thank you, Michael Angelo's for helping with this effort and thank you, Jenny, for helping me feed our family of 5 on a tight budget!!

  • Elaine

    I am a working mom with a very demanding job, a 15 month old girl who is into everything and a husband who works and coaches football. By the time I get home, it's usually almost 7pm, so we tend to eat out a lot or pick something up because we just don't have time to cook. And if I attempt, it's got to be something quick and easy because I'm watching her while cooking. There are nights that hubby doesn't even see our daughter because she's in bed by the time he gets home. Then there is the cat, dog, laundry, cleaning, bible study, the never ending to do list… and usually a little work to end my evening! Hubby is the better cook, so to have some good meals would be awesome. Thanks for your consideration!

  • christi reaves

    I am a busy mom! I have a 13 year old daughter involved in track and piano and church on wednesday nights and band and chorus which are all extra curricular acivities and we love every minute of it!! I also have TWIN 17 month old boys!!! I am a stay at home mother and enjoy it much!! My husband is gone atleast one or two days a week so that leaves everything to me!! He is also in the military rexerves so one weekend a month guess what it is only me!! I am a very busy wife and mommy and love it but is is CRAZY AT OUR HOUSE I could use this so much!!!

  • gritsmommy

    Thank-you for taking the time to post all these great deals on your web-page. I just started getting into couponing and your site has helped me so much. I am also a busy Mom just like the rest of these ladies in your site. We are all deserving and I am sure you wish you could give everyone a grand prize, The meals would be handy and a blessing for my family SOON. We live in NC but will be traveling to John Hopkins Hospital soon for a complicated surgery for my husband (Whipple Procedure). I with my husband will be gone for three weeks and our 19 year old daughter will be caring for her siblings 11and 8. Even if I don't win please pray for my husband. His name is Robert.

  • sheratwinmom

    I chase twins all day, try to be a good wife, president of our local Mothers of Multiples, couponing, help my Mother who has MS and sell Thirty-One in my “spare” time to help add funds to our family. I like so many others try to put a decent dinner on the table and some nights it is nice to fall back on someone elses cooking…all this said I wouldn't change one minute of my life!

  • aimee

    We are all so busy!! Loved reading the comments – makes you realize you aren't alone in the craziness!! Knowing what to make for dinner is one of the greatest challenges. We all love Italian. We are a family of six- kids 6, 5, 3, and 14 months. By the time I am through schooling dinner seems an afterthought and I am always trying to think of something quick, easy and most important of all, healthy! I comment that before I had children I worked as an RN. As crazy and chaotic as that was at least you had a lunch break. Hang in there everyone and keep up the good work!!!!

  • anitadennis

    I am a homeschooling mom to 3 girls. Two of my girls have both been diagnosed with terribly debilitating pain syndromes, one of them is in remission but the other is not.The pain of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy is said to be double the intensity of bone cancer pain. Many nights we are awake with her wailing in pain. She does treatments twice a day at home for 90 mins each and we have to work around that schedule. Most days I am just too tired emotionally and physically to think about dinner. I am also starting a support group as well as fundraising to help with her medical expenses and travel expenses as her specialist is in Texas and we are in NC. I am torn between taking care of her and my other two kids, and she cries all day. Free dinners would take a huge load off our plate!

  • D. Dombrowski

    A mom of 3 boys, one in High School, one in Jr. High and one in Elementary, lot's of running around just to keep up with their school activities and everything else. These would sure come in handy on a busy night!

  • kim4

    I would love to win this! I've got lots of different things going on, I think I definitely qualify as a busy mom. The best way is to just show you my day today:

    Wake up at 4am because all four kids got scared of the thunder and crawled into our bed :) — that was actually kind of a fun way to start the day!
    7am wake up again and get youngest two dressed and fed and get the oldest two dressed, fed, and ready for school. Sign the papers that I should have signed on Friday.
    8am take older kids to school, take younger two to my mom's while I go workout
    11am meeting at school with administrator about finances, because I'm the bookkeeper at our church and school (didn't have time to shower or change, so I was still yucky from working out :) )
    11:45 pick up younger two from my moms, quick get them some lunch and put to bed before….
    12:00 teach Calculus class (online from home) and get them ready for a national exam on Wednesday.
    1:00 get myself some lunch, put laundry away, dishes, and prepare dinner.
    2:00 Monday is my day to make my shopping list for the week (from Southern Savers, of course!!) So, do that while clipping coupons.
    3:00 pick kids up from school and take oldest one to piano lessons.
    4:00 get everyone home, homework started, dinner made, eaten, and cleaned up in time for…
    5:30 Baseball game for oldest son tonight! Go Braves!!
    7:30 get everyone home, washed up, and ready for bed.
    8:30 – 11 (I usually don't do this, but tonight I will) — I'll allow my students to write me via Facebook to ask questions about their exam on Wed. They are a little nervous, and I want them to feel confident and well prepared. They'll keep me going until I cut them off at 11 :)
    11pm Maybe watch a Seinfeld with my husband and go to bed :)

  • randolph2620

    I am a 30-week-pregnant-homemaker with a 2 yr old that keeps me on my toes. I love every minute of this fast-paced, crazy job! While its completely different from any job that I've held in the business world, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Teaching and chasing after my son, preparing for the arrival of our new baby, working a part-time job during naps and keeping the house “maintained” keeps me on my toes so a free weekly dinner would be appreciated!!

  • Paige

    As I read these comments, it is just amazing to me how much we all do and how we all are very busy. Thanks Jenny for making it so much easier for us to save money and get the things we need to take care of our families!

  • g3023

    I am a busy stay-at-home mom of 2 little boys, 2 & 4. Like most moms, this sums up my busy life well:

    I am a cook, a housekeeper, a parent, a teacher, a referee, a nanny, a nurse, a handy man, a maid, security, a chauffeur, and a comforter. I don't get holiday, sick pay, or a day off, I work through the day and some of the night, I am under paid and over worked.

  • Karen

    We are all so busy! I think we would all qualify! As for me, I'm a homeschool mom of 3, teach 3 afternoons and evenings per week at a local college, am active in our church, am an active classical music performer (about 30 performances a year), serve on our Orchestra Committee and on the Board of Directors of the Christian Performing Artists' Fellowship. I love having meals that are easy for my husband to pop in on nights I'm away so we don't get too burned out on crock pot meals!

  • susan

    i am an empty nester with 2 kids and 5 grandchildren who is dealing with chronic lyme disease and babesia who could really use a prepared meal once a week.

  • Lisa

    Mom=busy, period. There is so much I want to do with and for my daughters. This year, for the first time, both are in school at the same time on two mornings a week. I thought I would get so much done in my few “free” hours, but it has flown by. I use one of those free mornings for volunteering in my older daughter's kindergarten anyway, and I am room mom for my younger daughter's class. I also am a subsititute and part of the food prep team for teacher and school functions. So the idea of having something already prepared for me and my family would be so nice.

  • brileysmama

    My husband and I botrh work full time and we have a soon to be 3 year old little girl. We try to always sit down for a family dinner but when it takes an hour or more to prepare meals, my daughter is sometimes tired and refuses to eat. So we would love to win this because it is good, quick , and easy which makes it easier for us to enjoy the short amount of family time we have after work anyway. Life is too short to miss out on the little things in life becasue you are spending too much time in the kitchen trying to cook meals!

  • Rachel

    Honestly, every mom is incredible busy, how can anyone claim to be the busiest. So I cannot claim my mom is the busiest, however, she is very busy despite the fact that all of her children are grown. She cooks and cleans, works out of her home, and helps my sister care for her newborn baby. She is always busy and yet is always seeking ways to help others and give more of herself. She's an amazing mom. But then I'm biased. After all, she is my mom.

  • angelagrundy

    I am starting a brand new business, I have 5 children between the ages of 2 and 8 years old and a husband who works out of town 4 days a week. I also spend a couple hours a week working on my coupons to help save the fam big time money! Oh not to mention I am the leader of our local MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group.

  • JuliaB

    I am a 4 yr cancer survivor! Yay! I am a busy homeschool mom of 4. My hubby works 7 day swing shifts. Now that my middle kids are teens- 2 in college but still living at home- I am taking online classes from a local college too! Oh and we just had our first grandchild. I try to spend as much time with her as I can. I have loved learning how to coupon but I barely have time to devote to that like I would like! I have to study for school and study with my kids when I would rather be studying coupons! Lol! But I come to SOUTHERN SAVERS several times a day and check what is posted and print most of it out. I have told everyone I know about SS! Love this site and I can not express how grateful I am for it!

  • dwandekmom

    EVERY mom is a busy mom! But I sure feel like the “busiest” now and then! With two kiddos at home, going back to Full Time work, and a COUPON ADDICTION to tame, I hardly have any free time. So a dinner a week for a year would be especially nice!!

  • Dawn S

    I am a busy Mom because I have two children, one of which has special needs. I try to keep things for him and his sister as normal as possible and allow them both to experience different activities without making either feel bad about my son's limitations.

  • Debbie

    I am a SAHM with 5 children – one daughter will be graduating from high school in a few weeks, one daughter will go thru confirmation next Tuesday, my third daughter just had her first communion, my older son has a couple of school projects he needs help with this week and I just had to register our youngest son for kindergarten. I also watch a 2 year old boy part time and have a backyard garden to tend to — oh and one dog!

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/4AIRZBALAUTBHQBIPURJ74TAJI Anna

    I would love for my mother-in-law to win this. She is absolutely the busiest mom I know. She has 13 kids ranging from ages 25-3. She homeschools most of them and is also interning for her bachelor's degree. In April and May she has married three of her children, graduated one from high school, returned from a 6 month mission trip to Peru with 10 of her children, is finishing her last semester for her bachelor's degree and has been faced with putting her emotionally challenged/autistic child in a temporary young adults home. She has raised wonderful, well-rounded children (one of whom I'm married to. ;) What a wonderful surprise this would be for her and I'm sure maybe relieve a little dinnertime stress :)

  • mrsstags

    I have an amazing daughter Katie who at age 11 started Katie's Krops a not-for-profit that grows large scale vegetable gardens and donated the whole harvest to local soup kitchens and families in need. She has donated thousands of pounds of healthy food to people in need. We are in non-stop planting mode (garden number 4 just plants, a few more to go) and my new full-time volunteer job is to support Katie, her efforts, her gardens and take care of the rest of my family. I will admit that in helping to feed people in soup kitchens my family has suffered in the meal department. They have been eating far to much take-out. It would be wonderful to have healthy easy meals for them on hand when we are in full planting, watering, gardening mode. I love the fact that Michael Angelo’s is committed to using hand picking ingredients just like Katie's Krops!

  • kemccarthy

    I am a busy mom all the time but right now is my busiest time of the year. Both our boys are paying baseball, so we are at the ball field 5 days a week and sometimes 6 days. This would be an awesome prize to win for me since I am always trying to come up with something quick but healthy to put on the table during baseball season…Thanks for the opportunity to enter, Kelle

  • Rebecca

    I may not be the busiest mom out there, but having a free, ready-made meal to put on the table would sure make my year a whole lot easier! I'm a SAHM of three, including a 9-month who can be a handful herself! She's into something now – gotta go!

  • evd

    I work from home as an adoption caseworker…My work day doesn't end at 5pm bc birthmother's have problems 24/7. I also have a 3 yr old (almost 4yr old) and 19 mth old adopted twins!!! I do not have any help with the house, food or kids right now bc we are trying to save an emergency fund and then down payment on a house. I also am involved in helping my parents with their orphanage in S. America and work with the youth in our church.

    I would love free dinner!

  • sue

    I keep myself busy as a homeschooling mom who loves to work in the garden/yard with my dear hubby while trying to keep the inside of the house in order as well. We are very active in our church and lead an busy life with family and friends as well. I also work part time for Weight Watchers. It makes me happy to help others loose weight and keep it off now that I have learned how to have a healthy lifestyle.

  • lizclene

    Being a mom is one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs that I have ever had especially when you are a single mom. It takes a lot of juggling especially working full time and trying to be involved with your child's school activities and academics.

  • Valerie

    I love being a busy Mommy. I work full-time and have a 4 month old, and a 11 year old step-son. I am so blessed to be busy!

  • Aimee

    I am the single mother of a very active 3.5 year old boy and a 14 month old girl. They are in day care while I work a full time job so by the time we get home at 6:30 my children and dirty and hungry so it's very difficult to get dinner on the table before 7:30. It would be great to not worry about dinner once a week and actually spend that time playing with my children instead of cooking.

  • Lee Axelberg

    I think I am the busiest mom!!! And I love it! I have 4 daughters and a wonderful husband. I work full time as a pediatric physical therapist during the week. As soon as I return from work, my husband and I carpool my 7,9, and 14 year old to either soccer practices or games. I volunteer at my local church on Sunday's in the elementary school age service and spend my Spring and Winter at the soccer fields on the weekends. In the Summer we are busy with Swim Team. Right now we are also working on getting my 17 year old reading for college. My husband is in construction and money is tight right now, so I try and spend some of my time trying to decrease my grocery bill with couponing. I love my family and my job and wouldn't trade it for anything. Thanks so much, Southern Savers, for helping us out!

  • idreamofjeanne

    I would like to nominate a co-worker of mine. Her name is Valerie. She is a newly-divorced single parent of two children, ages 7 and 10. Single parenting is a daily challenge because one person has to do all the duties of two parents. Valerie lost her “work from home” job of 20 years, and now has to commute over an hour each way to her current job. By the time she gets home she is exhausted both physically and mentally, and of course then has another full-time job of raising her children alone and taking care of her home. If anyone needs one night per week of relief from planning / cooking / paying for dinner, Valerie does. Please consider her for this wonderful gift.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507388614 facebook-507388614

    Busy here – a curious 18 month old circles as I attempt to homeschool my kindergartener! Oh, and cooking, cleaning, laundry, couponing, shopping . . . winning this would certainly take some of the couponing and cooking away!!
    I don't seriously think I am any busier than many other Moms -you have twins(!), which is a level of busy that I can't wrap my head around. You also put all of this together, which makes my couponing so much easier and better. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. I hope I win!

  • abcdsclark

    i have 3 children from 7 months to 7 years, the two older ones attend differant schools and the baby, well he is a handful in itself. my husband is active duty military and we never really know what our week will be like any week of the year. I try to help people in our church with food items from couponing and save every penny i can to help make our rent here in jacksonville and our mortgage on our house in maine we still own thanks to a slump in the housing market on top of base closure. I crunch numbers, play taxi, i am the chef and the lunch maker, diaper changer, gardener, maid, laundress, need i go on? i would be here all day. One day a week with meals outta the way would be awesome!

  • JoanneChrista

    In the last 2 years we had 2 kids, 2 c-sections and moved twice (to new states) when our babies were 2 weeks and then 1 week old. My husband travels all the time for work and we don't have any family in the state, plus we live in a rural area so there aren't any options for help with sitters. I rely on meals like this at least 4 times a week and in fact just ordered this exact lasagna from Sam's today! (their click n pull service to pick up tomorrow) We love Michael Angelo's and will continue to eat it even after I have time to “cook” again!

  • lynnecarpentier

    this southern saving working momma is spinning plates while trying to keep my graying head above water, hair out of a baseball cap, jeans over sweats and remembering to tuck in my shirt…presenting a more polished southern saving gal as opposed to the former. the time i could save with a meal a week could seriously change my life:) i'm just saying…

  • Danyell_Dowling

    How much simpler my life would be if I won this prize. I am a 6th grade math teacher who just had a baby in March. I am going back to work full-time next week and will be placing my son in daycare. In addition to me working full time during the day as a teacher my husband works full time at night. In other words I work full time during the day and care for my son, by myself, at night. Having prepared meals like Michael Angelo's will take some of the worries away of preparing meals for myself and my husband in the short amount of time that we have to spend together.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=647335139 Jessica Looper Brock

    I work 40 hours a week from 8-5 M-F, and my husband works 40 hours a week on 3rd shift from 11p-7a… He sleeps all day then wakes up and tries to make a dinner by the time I pick up our 15 month old from day care and get home… This would REALLY help all of us to have a quality, edible meal instead of grilled cheese sandwiches every night! (my poor hubby's only “specialty”)… I would love to win! Thanks!!!

  • Karin

    I try to juggle the house including 3 kids – one teenager in high school, one in elementary school and a toddler. I also take care of my aging mother who can not drive. It helps to have a meal like this on hand on nights when things are really busy.

  • noella

    I am the busiest mom because even though my children are grown you never stop doing for them. My daughter is a single mom with 3 girls and works full time to support them so I do her laundry and grocery shopping. I also have a sister that lives with me because she has medical conditions that need monitoring and can no longer live on her own. I also take care of our friends(husband/wife) who both are battling cancer.I am home to do this because I am battling my own medical conditions that leave me unable to work. any volunteers want to help LOL.

  • Mother of 2 amazing boys!

    Wow, this would be great! I am the busiest mom! I am mom to a 2 year old boy and 1 year old boy. I am also a full time student that is completing my Early Childhood Education/Special Education Degree. On top of classes, I have seminars and observations in the classroom to complete. My husband is wonderful, but works nights as a sheriff's deputy protecting our community. So, he works at night and sleeps during the day. When he is not working and sleeping, he is working a second job doing yard work so that we can make ends meet while I finish school. This leaves me to play mommy by myself 24/7 while trying to complete necessary school stuff. Not to mention playing maid in a house with 3 males (2 being babies). I try to feed my family healthy meals, but often do not have the time or money and just do what is the fastest or cheapest. Having these meals once a week would be a blessing!!! God is good and provides when needed. =)

  • shetang

    While God has decided that I can't be a MOM, I do watch over and take care of 3 busy kitties and my husband. I often shop and take food to both of my parents. I love Michael Angelo’s dinners and the facts that they are “real” food.

  • Rebecca Kim

    I keep extremely busy as a wife and mom of 3 (5yrs & under). I stay the busiest homeschooling my kindergartener and preschooler while chasing my 9 month old who has just learned to stand and cruse around furniture. :-) I also am the family taxi to all of our lessons, classes and appointments. I enjoy teaching 5th graders at church and tending to our huge garden.

  • Alison Gantt

    Why I deserve the busiest mom…well let me list today's job resposibilities:
    CFO & COO of Gantt Family, Inc
    6th grade teacher (homeschool 3 kids ages, 12, 8 and 4)
    3rd grade teacher
    pre-school teacher
    Cub scout den leader
    Chef
    maid
    laundry service
    taxi driver
    dog walker
    gardner
    nurse
    wife to a husband who travels 75% of the time
    and the 5 minutes I have to write this is my “mommy-time” for the day – so please make it worth it!!!

  • Jennifer Taylor

    I am a busy mom because I have 4 children, 2 of which I home school. I make my own laundry detergent & grow my own vegetables in our backyard garden. I then can & freeze those vegetables so that I can provide healthy meals for my family that I don't have to worry about what is in them. I also work as my husband's secretary. It would be wonderful to know that I don't have to worry about at least one meal each week.

  • jegrover

    I think all Mom's are pretty busy. Why am I.. well I work, I have very active 8 year old twins that are involved in many activities and my husband is currently in Afghanistan, so I'm doing it all on my own. No different then other single mothers, but very busy none the less

  • Jen

    This would help out so much. My husband is deployed right now and we are always on the go. I have two children who are 4 and 8. We just finshed soccer which had us out 4 nights a week. Now baseball season is about to start. We also have dance. We are very busy. It would be so nice to have these meals and not have to worry about whats for dinner. Thank you for considering us.

  • momoffour

    I'm a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom of four awesome girls (age 13 to 7) and I KNOW I'm not the busiest mom because I don't want to be! I want to enjoy this time that God has given me. But “keeping up” with all you do on this website sure makes me feel tired! :)

  • Shannon C.

    I agree that all moms are pretty busy…it is not an easy job! I am a busy mom because I have three beautiful daughters, I work full time, I am a graduate student, I am active in my church and my husband just left on a 6 month deployment.

  • homeschool4christ

    I am a very busy, but blessed mom. I homeschool 2 wonderful daughters; one's a freshman the other a senior. I also work full-time as an x-ray/CT technologist. Also I am a pastor's wife and very involved in teaching grades 1-6 at our church. And if that wasn't enough, God has given me the opportunity to take classes to be able to work as an MRI technologist. I don't know if I am the busiest mom, and certainly I would never complain, but I am very blessed with an awesome husband and 2 wonderful children.

  • ryanelizabeth

    Here is why I'm busy:
    I am a full time grad student, finishing my Master in Social Work degree, who has worked full time in child welfare for most of the program. I have a great husband and two great kiddos (5 & 3), I garden, sew, cook, clean, and all the rest. But May is by far the busiest I have ever been and hope to ever be again. All of this is going on while I pack up to move from GA to NJ.
    May 2nd: 7 year anniversary
    May 8th: my son's gymnastics recital, my hooding ceremony (from grad school), and our huge going away party.
    May 9th: Mother's day (both sets of grandparents will be here in my mostly packed up house)
    May 11th: GRADUATION!
    May 12th: Packing the moving truck
    May 13th: driving 15 hours with two kids & two dogs – MOVING DAY
    May 14th: Unloading the moving truck in NJ
    May 15th: my 30th birthday!
    May 18th: start my new job as a Hospice Social Worker
    May 23rd: my husband's 32 birthday.

  • Hattie

    Seems like a plea for demonstrating martyrdom…

    I'm not the busiest Mom…Knew what I was getting into when I had three kids, finished up my degree and running my own business. I budget my time and don't feel overwhelmed.

  • Cindy

    I have 4 boys, ages 9-15. Needless to say, I spend a lot of time at the grocery store and in the kitchen! Free dinners– yipee! I'm all about saving time and saving money.

  • Jess

    I have a 4, 3, and 1 1/2 year old…need I say more!!! I am fortunate to be a SAHM, but that doesn't mean life is any less busy!

  • JuliaB

    I also think that this line of foods sounds sooo awesome because I am trying to eat as healthy as I can after cancer. It is a challenge to find quick easy foods that are also healthy with ingredients that you can trust.

  • sandradhicks

    My name is Sandra Hicks. I work full time in a doctor's office in Cumming, GA. We opened our office in September and the doctor and I are the only two employees. I do everything from check the patients in to drawing their blood, doing ekg's – everything. Well a few weeks ago my husband lost his job, so I took on a teaching job two nights per week at a local college – teaching medical billing and coding (which is what I am certified in). As of two weeks ago I took on a third job – working Saturdays at a local school teaching medical billing and coding to a group of single moms and unemployed moms. It is a blessing that I have found these two part-time jobs on top of my full time job. My husband is busy trying to find a job for himself. He has only had 3 jobs in the nearly 20 years that we've been married and it is very difficult for him. My whole family loves italian food and it would be so nice to be able to know that when the kids get home from school they can pop something in the oven or microwave and have a nice meal – even when I am working my second or third job.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/CXUDNREHIRBNQ4QN5DFYX47CSI Diana

    As a stay at home mom/military wife of only one child, I know I don't qualify as the “busiest” mom, but I sure do keep myself running around. Since I don't “work” outside the home anymore, I make it my “JOB” to save our family money and get the best possible deals on the best things for our family. The military sure doesn't make anybody rich, so this has to be done on a budget. I also try to keep our home open and ready for get togethers with people from the departments my husband works with. Money doesn't make the military, it's the people that do and so we feel that our “mission field” is the people here. Entertaining and planning take a lot of time and energy. Plus I've started helping a few people learn this “couponing” stuff (I'm a newbie too), as well as staying involved in church activities and family life. My one year old is constantly at my side, so my “business” is worth it….but having a night off each week from having to decide what's for dinner wouldn't be a bad deal either!!

  • lpsmith

    I would be so blessed to win this great opportunity. I consider myself to be a busy mom for many reasons. I am the mother of a 9 month old little girl who is the joy of my life. I work full time with an average of 45-50 hours a week. I am employed with a State law enforcement agency as a Special Agent. I am on call one week a month. It takes me approximately 1.5 hours to get to and from work on most days. I wake up early and go to bed late. I do my best to prepare a well cooked meal for my husband, but most nights I fail and we result to fast food. I would love to win this opportunity to give good nutrition to my family. I also fail at housekeeping because there just isn't enough time in the day…not having to cook and being able to know there is a great meal on the table will allow more time for me to be a great wife and mother. Please pick me for this giveaway. I will be forever greatful!! God Bless.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1617173894 Kim Ashmore Johnson

    I am the very busy (but blessed) mom to 7 children. They are 6 yr, 4yr, 3yr, 2yr, 2yr,1yr, and 1yr. Yep, 2 sets of twins in 12 months. Being a mom is a tough job. Having 7 little ones adds to the normal challenge. Finding time to keep the house and laundry clean, kids played with,loved on and diapers dry, AND cook good hot meals makes for a very FULL day. HAving these meals would add time into my day that I could spend with my kids! With 7 there is no such thing as “free” time, every minute is spent on someone! Winning these meals would be such a blessing!

  • Tina Marie

    I am one busy mom! I homeschool two academically-gifted boys who at 11 &13 have already completed first year of high school (and after teaching them, I feel like I learned it all over again). They are also worship leaders at our church and competition level riflemen. Their rehearsal & practice schedules keep my minivan running. I also have my own consulting business in 2 states, a weekly radio spot and am writing a children's book on healthy eating. My husband works a tremendous amount of hours so I basically function as a single mom…cutting grass, taking out trash, cleaning, etc. I could sure use a break!

  • lrwinfl

    I am a homeschooling mom of two boys that are active in sports and I have two part time jobs – very busy indeed!

  • tonya

    I am a Registered Nurse, mother of three loveable children, room mother, library volunteer, camp volunteer, junior league voluteer, meals on wheels volunteer and I tutor on the side. Not complaining…being mom is by far the best job I have ever had.

  • Melissa

    I think Mom is synonymous with “busy.” In the past 5 years, my husband and I have had three wonderful children AND built three houses! I am also the secretary, the cook, the maid, the referee and the shopper and I spend a couple hours a week clipping coupons so that I'm able to stay at home with my kids. It's all worth it, though!

  • Larissa Mathis

    I work full time and have a 5 year old and a 12 year old. We are so busy that most of the time dinner is such a challenge and we end up going out more than I would like. It would be nice to have the freezer stocked and the dinner question would be resolved! Would love to win this.

  • thedaoverby

    I am the busiest mom because I am a full-time Realtor, full-time Mom, full-time daughter (to live-in Dad), full time sister (to two sisters with kids and a live-in brother!), full-time wife, full-time housekeeper, and as a result – I am a part-time chef! My family has to exist several nights a week on Chinese (Make-due) – luckily I am a couponer(full-time!) and manage to keep the shelves pretty well stocked with things that my hubby, son, daughter, dad and brother can feed themselves!!! Oh, and the evenings I do cook – I usually feed my sister and her family, too!

  • Wendy Green

    I am a very busy mom, as a lot of moms are. I work a job full-time, then I have my REAL job of my family. I have 2 boys (8 & 5), a dog, and a husband. We are active in a lot of activities, so these coupons would be great for a healthy, quick and extremely easy healthy meal for our family.

  • Krissy

    I am a mother and a wife who takes care of both set of grandparents. I truly enjoy being able to give back and would appreciate knowing one dinner a week is taken care of.

  • nikkibirdie

    Well, I don't know if I am the busiest mom, but I have 2 little ones, a full-time job at a pre-school, three classes a week, soccer, SS teacher, and also try to stay involved with ministering to others while cooking, cleaning, and couponing! Cutting out some of the cooking would be awesome!

  • kbogle

    Run a business (as owner you are never “off duty”), have three kids with busy schedules, clogging classes for myself and two kids, kids in soccer and other sports, teach first grade Sunday School, lead Wednesday night discipleship classes, and the list goes on. Really enjoy everything we do. It's the permission slips, homework, cleaning, laundry, etc. that I could do without. One of my children has a physical challenge that means one of us has to be available for him at all times and must go with him to each of his events. We often don't get to eat supper until about 9 pm because we want to eat together but there's no way to get home from activities, cook, and be together earlier then that. One of my kids is off at college but that just adds to everything since his busy schedule does not allow him much time to come home. When he does, we have to schedule extra dinners and things so others can see him. When we doesn't, it means a road trip to visit now and then. Keeps us hopping all the time. Then there's all the pets that want our time too.

  • Jennifer B.

    I work full time at home while watching my 14 month old son, driving my 13 year old daughter to school, soccer, chorus, etc, and taking care of my wonderful husband! I love being a MOM- it's definitely the best job in the world but having meals ready out of the freezer would definitely make it a bit easier!

  • Rhonda Campbell

    I'm too busy to begin. I have 2 children, my husband and I both work full time and my children are in every event you can image. Summer is especially busy with travel baseball, dance, gymnatics and work. Would love to have my meal planned at least once a week.

  • Christina

    My mom is only one of many busy moms. I'm her daughter writing this for her. My mom is a completely different person. She works full time and takes care of my wheel-chaired bound grandmother. We love that my grandma is here with us I just wish my mom could time to herself. Thankfully one of my friends sits with her during the day. She brings her active little 1 year old to keep my grandma's mind active. My mom has 4 kids…only 1 left at home. She's done her taxi-cab duties, soccer games, school functions, field trips, you name it, she's done it. She says at times she wishes she could just go out to eat and not make dinner on some nights. This would be wonderful for my mom….especially since my grandma LOVES Italian! Please pick her!

  • marlynnstraghn

    I am the busiest Mom because I am 38 years old with 4 kids. All live at home and my oldest is 20 and just had a baby girl! I actually just had a baby also! Well, he is technically 16 months old. Did I also mention that along with running the household I am a newlywed. Antonio, my (2nd) Husband of 2 years is a wonderdful man, but he has his limits so alot falls on me. My 2nd child, William, is 2 weeks away from his HS graduation and his Prom was yesterday. He and I have been visiting Colleges as he was just offered several football scholarships (THANK YOU LORD), but most of the schools are in the Midwest!!! He has finally committed to a school in Nebraska…we live in Florida! AAANNNDDD I am currently enrolled in College to complete my BS degree after 10 years of taking classes here and there. I also work Full-time as a Controller and commute, one-way, for over an hour south of my home. WHEW>>>just writing this down makes me wonder HOW I DO IT???

  • tonya

    As the mom of two very active boys 6 and 4 and a third 4month old boy, I know we are only in the early stages of busy with them. On top of being the mom of three, I work full time as a Director of Youth Ministries at our church. Love, love, love my job, but it certainly does not fit into a nice neat box and does not have a clear beginning or end to the work day. Add in keeping up with 40+ teens and their families, week long overnight trips and various “youth” activities/studies (on top of office hours) all while arranging child care for the kids when my husband is at work and we are one crazy, but blessed, family

  • kristenbarnes

    All of us are busy–I'm thinking
    a prepared meal every week = more time and the pool this summer-
    More time are the pools = less time the kids can be messing up the house!!

  • SarahWr21

    I'm the busiest mom because I'm constantly cooking, cleaning, coupon clipping, and nuturing my children. My life is a constant balance of gymnastics, soccer, and PTO meetings all while trying to maintain a house and provide healthy meals on a budget. Being a mom is a busy job, but it's the greatest job in the world!

  • Holly

    I am blessed to be able to stay home with my children. But, it's not easy. I once worked 3 jobs just to have this luxury. I have a tight income and do all that I can to keep our finances within budget. This would help our family tremendously. Not only am I in charge of running the home in every aspect, fixing things and taking care of the children, I also try to serve in our community. Each week I take dinners to the elderly members of our church congregation. These meals would help our family so much. I'm sure anyone is just as deserving. Thanks for the chance!!

  • kimberlybixby

    I have 4 children ages 13, 10, 6, & 5. They each play soccer so unless practice or games are rained out, I'm at the field Monday – Saturday, with 3 games every Saturday. On top of their soccer, I am in the car pool line between schools for 2 hours every day. Each day we have other activities so soccer is only one of many activities we do. I typically average 2-3 activities per evening so it's always a challenge getting everyone to their right place when I'm the one that has to take them. Between my kids, they are involved in gymnastics, piano, after school clubs, band, school related activities after school, and scouts. I am a preschool Sunday School teacher & I also am a rep for a couple of different companies in the midst of trying to find a reputable online business I can operate to help with the expenses. I'm one mom out of many, I'm sure, that has a very hectic schedule and would benefit greatly from one meal per week taken care of for me.

  • Kelly

    All moms are busy, but I sure would love a year of no cooking one night out of the week ;) I have a 2.5 yr. old, an 11 mo. old, a hubby who is a full-time student, and I work full-time for a non-profit! My son plays tee-ball, and NEVER stops moving, my daughter is learning to walk, my house stays a disaster, and I'm lucky if I get to sit down before 9 or 10 most nights! Not only are we busy, but this would be budget relieving for a daddy who's a student and a mommy who works for a greater good and not the money! Thanks for all the wonderful things you do!

  • tahsha

    I'm a homeschooling mother of 5 and an Army wife. Those 2 hats keep me busy enough, but we are also involved in our church, I run a business out of our home, and we love to entertain and host in our home at least once a week. Wed. are so hectic with church and AWANA- having “Italian night” compliments of Michael Angelos every Wed. would be awesome.

  • ddflamingo

    hello,
    multi-tasking doesn't even begin to describe it :). along with being a wife and a mom to a very active 3-yr old boy, i work full time, part time, and attend online school part time.. and while i may not be the busiest mom, having years worth of dinner shure would help my husband and myself alot!!! i have become addicted to southern savers and often tell someone about the site on a near daily basis!! i love saving, however, i also love teaching other people how to save!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Sabrina-Sabine/1462939273 Sabrina Sabine

    I believe every one of us have reasons enough to be consiered busy. I am a single mother of 3. two boys ages 12 and 5. And one little girl turning 8 this month. I work 120 hrs every two weeks on a permanent basis. I work 24 hrs and am off for 48. I also am attending Nursing School. Part time at this moment, Full time soon. I also carry the load of cooking, cleaning, helping with homework, doing yardwork, any home improvements by myself. Especially since I can't get my pre-teen to lift a finger. LOL. and I am tending to 2 dogs and 3 puppies who are 5 weeks old right now. I have been out of work for the past 6 weeks because I just had surgery. I am returning to work tomorrow. . I would love to be able to benefit from this deal since it will help give me a break every now and then. I cook every night I am home because I hate when my kids eat take out. I am doing my best to instill good healthy eating habits in my children. It has been a change for all of us but we are well on our way.Thanks for the opportunity to enter for this drawing even if I don't win. Thanks again.

  • Sheila

    I'm the busiest mom ever because I've made the mistake of doing absolutely everything for both my two children plus my husband. Only thing they don't have to do for themselves is chew!

  • Mandy

    My mom is the busiest person I know! She is the mother of kids kids (4 of which still live at home). She arises early every morning to make everyones breakfast and pack all the lunches. She cleans 12 houses twice a month and she also works for a catering company on many weekends. She also is the office manager for my dad's business. She works so hard to her house a home and she succeeds so well! This would be a great prize for her to win!

  • http://www.facebook.com/JenSize Jen Sizemore

    This would definitely come in handy! Our schedule doesn't allow for much home cooking and we usually eat out, which is hard on the wallet. I have a 4 year old daughter, I work full time and I am also going to college full time. My husband and I ride to work together and drop off our daughter on the way. We have a one hour commute each way to and from work. We don't get home until almost 6 and then I have to decide if I want to spend what little time we have before bed time cooking or hanging out with my daughter. I usually choose to fix something quick and then we hang out until bed time. After her bed time, it's cleaning house, doing homework and spending time with hubby. There just aren't enough hours in the day!

  • teresaf

    I do think every mom is busy. It is the hardest job in the world. The different jobs that fall under the umbrella of the word mom are numerous and for anyone who is a mom don't need to be listed!! I don't know if I am the busiest mom, but what does take more time is that I'm legally blind – so doing some things take longer than normal. I don't ask for pitty at all – it could be SO MUCH WORSE!!! My family is healthy and thats all I could ever ask for! I can tell you that we could really use what this contest is offering. My husband (like many, many americans) lost is second job and hasn't been able to find another one. So come July we are losing our home. He is a firemen and has been for 11 years – but like teachers, police officers and other service personnel that work thru holidays and other special things they don't make enough to support a family even though they risk their lives. So that is my comment. Whomever you pick I know will appreciate it more than you realise. Thank you for your website Jenny!!

  • jross70

    I have 3 small boys, ages 7, 6, and 3 plus a husband and they are eating me out of house and home. I am constantly on the go to soccer, church, shopping, laundry, cooking and love preparing easy meals to feed these growing boys. I am very health conscious and only want the best for my family.

  • rebekahlittle88

    I know all Moms are busy, but…lately I have been extra busy, Husband lost his job in Jan. and two weeks later found out he has prostate cancer. Brother in law moved in, three children, a son in law and a grandbaby all under my roof! All I do is clean up and cook, easy meals would be a blessing!!

  • Olivia Hamlin

    I am entering this giveaway for a friend of mine from church who has 5 children and her husband is in school, so she has to also make some money on the side. She cares for 4 other children to earn extra money. Not only that, she is always giving to other people and eager to help whenever anyone needs a meal, etc. She is definitely the busiest person I know, and she stays so cheerful through it all. (Though I'm sure when no one is looking she breaks down and cries sometimes.) I would love for her to win this giveaway so that she could have a free night a week as well as helping out with some of her family's food costs. It would be a wonderful Mother's Day surprise! Thanks for the chance to win this for her; I wish I could do more for her.

  • S B

    I am a SAHM of 3 with baby #4 on the way. I am 7 months now, and have been on and off bedrest since my wreck back in Dec. I've been planning on cooking and freezing meals for after the baby's born, but haven't been able to stay up for that long at a time. Having one less thing to worry about would be awesome :D

  • laurie

    I homeschool my four awesome kids! I am one busy momma!

  • Fletchbce

    I am just like any other mom…We are ALL busy but that is what being a mom is all about….2 kids, work, house, plus being involved at their schools….It's all part of the greatest job on earth…

  • Alex

    My mom is the busiest mom because she helps to cook, clean, be a teacher and sometimes a really good friend. She's funny all the time.

  • janet5631

    I'm so busy I don't know where I would be without my iPod or iPhone!!! I can never pull my laptop out to check email or Southernsavers.
    My Mon-Thurs schedule consists of classes at USF from 8:30-10:30, then i drive 20 min away to get home and bring my 5 yr old to VPK (preschool) by 11am and my mother-in-law is off to work! (my hubby leaves at 7:30… like me and works 60 hrs a week min.) Then i come home for 3 hrs to clean, do laundry, etc… (with my 2 and 8 month old sons “helping”) Then I pick my 5 yr old up from VPK and my 8 yr old is right behind him… he comes off the bus at 2:30. Once we are all home it's 2:45ish. Then I get my neighbor to watch the kids till 5 ish. I go off to work from 3(ish) till 11pm.
    My Friday schedule is full of catch up on all the shopping and whatnot! I have 2 in school from 11-2, so i make use of that time :) and only 2 tag along with me.
    Im a mom to 4 boys.
    I work on fri from 5-11 at my second job and work sat from 8-3:30 (at my second job) and have SUN COMPLETELY off of work, but not as a mom!!!
    Do we ever get time off as mom???
    In the mornings I manage to get up at 6:30 to get my 8 yr old up n ready for school and go over his homework from the night before… Daddy says he does it, but there's always questions and mistakes. He tries, so i give him some credit!

  • Christine

    This would be a blessing! I have been struggling getting my meals planed. I have 3 children, one is 21 months old. I have been homeschooling and loving it! Trying to balance keeping up the house and daily chores, school, field trips, kids classes, my dog and a variety of appointments. Not to mention the new hobby I have….coupons! There have been times when we have had breakfast for dinner because I just couldn't pull it all together and I have a husband who thankfully doesn't mind. This is the busiest I have ever been, but I am so blessed and love my family!

  • andreajc11

    I thought my life was busy with 1, now I have 2 in diapers! New level of busy! Can't imagine how mothers of twins+ do it!!!

  • vickymclain

    I'm one busy mommy because in addition to focusing on discipling my children in the admonition of the Lord I'm also trying to be as frugal as possible…and that definitely takes some time!

  • tracycook79

    I am sure there are tons of moms out there running around from sun-up to sun-down. I know I am. My day starts at 5. I spend the next hour getting myself ready, and the house ready for the day. I get ready for work, spend some time having a minute (and i mean about a minute) having a quiet time, fix food for my two toddlers (I have a friend who comes over to watch them), start dinner, and head off to work. I have a 30 min. commute and need to get ready for the day in my class, so I leave at 6:15 every morning. I teach a class of rambuncious first graders (and love it!). I don't usually get to leave school (due to meetings/parents,schoolwork) until 5. I get home around 5:30, and work on dinner for my family. I often finish cooking dinner right as I need to leave, so my husband and two boys eat while I hit the road again. I am out of the house three nights a week for classes/meetings (Bible study, Relay for Life, etc.). I try and cram in as much time with my family when I am home, and really wish that I didn't have to spend most of the time in the kitchen. However, I am so thankful for my husband. He helps in more ways than many others. Some days when it gets too crazy, we often end up stopping by and picking up junk. I wish it weren't so, but it is. I would love to be able to pop something in the oven when I get home, and spend some extra time lovin' on my boys (even the big one..lol).

  • Christine

    Wow, Jenny – I can't believe you are going to have to decide on just one winner! Well, here is my reason for wanting to win a years worth of Michael Angelo's dinners: I am a wife and mother who is trying to keep it all together. My husband is a full-time teacher and football coach, I am a full-time dietitian and have three wonderful children (5yrs old, 3 yrs old and 9 months). We are also trying to sell our house, so keep dinner neat and quick would be very helpful!

  • mel

    I think all of us are probably busy, being a mom is a task , but what a blessing!

  • hugapeach

    I am adding myself to the list of busy moms… :) I am a single mom of three and do it all on my own. I haven't had any help from their father, financially or visitation, in 8 years. I put myself through college, taking 4-5 classes at a time and working at the school. I now work my full time job and try to put in overtime to make ends meet. I am considering a part time job just to try and get out of the bind I am in.

    It's not always easy, but I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Melissa-McDonald/100000151085104 Melissa McDonald

    I am a single hard working mother of two, and 52 meals could really help us out right now.

  • Keri

    I am a very busy mom. I am a 29 year old single mom of a wonderful 9 year old boy. I work full time and go to school full time. I also take care of my parents who are disabled. On top of that, I just recovered from being sick and out of work for the past 5 weeks (I found out that I have an immune deficiancy and have to receive monthly infusions to manage it). Not only is juggling my job, school, my son, and my parents, busy and hectic, but with my illness it wears me down to nothing by the end of the day, so by the time I get home, it takes everything I have left in me to prepare dinner, serve it, and clean everything up. It would be nice to have a quick and easy solution for those days when I just can't muster the strength to cook a full meal.

  • jbmom06

    I am the mother of two, soon to be three as we are in the process of adopting a preschooler. Between part-time work, homeschooling, gymnastics, swim lessons, playgroup, and keeping up the laundry and house/yard work, I have a hard time making a good home cooked meal every night. On top of all our usual tasks right now, I also have the added stress of my husband getting ready to undergo a series of surgeries on his leg in a final attempt to save it. Praying that they will be successful, but preparing for the worse, amputation, if necessary. Holding down the fort alone for the next several months is going to be hard but I am determined to keep things running as smoothly as possible. I really don't want take the easier road and raise my children on fatty, greasy takeout though, not to mention with our current economy and household budget that just isn't an option. I never really learned how to cook when I was younger, so I have been trying to teach myself how to make a menu for each week. However, it is very hard to be creative and vary our meals, especially with a super picky husband (funny how it isn't the kid's tastes that are the problem, lol.). We absolutely love the Michael Angelo's line of family meals, they are an easy way to always please every member of our household. With as busy as I am going to be this summer, having one night that I don't have to worry about what to make would be such a relief. Thanks so much for considering me!

  • CMBranda

    You want just “A” reason??????? because I could leave you atleast a hundred… but here's one…

    1. High School Fine Arts Director :) LATE LATE LATE rehearsal nights and EARLY EARLY EARLY class days…. Oh and my 3 kids are in tow the WHOLE way…. ;)

  • Melanie Purcell

    I may not be the busiest mom, but it sure feels like it. I am momma to 3 awesome kids (ages 8,11, 14), wife to a fabulous stay-at-home dad who could really use a housekeeper and nanny, and director to 55 hard-working staff constulting to cities. I have a second job working with government finance officers and am supposed to be finishing graduate school (AGAIN). And chief baker, supporter, and sometimes coach and official for the girls' softball team and my son's activities. While most of my responsibilities don't call me mom, they sure look to me for mom-like help. We are desperate for great ideas (including Michaelango's) for quick dinners and ways for the family and friends to be together.

  • kauton

    Between being a pastor's wife, mother of 2 school-age kiddos, being room mom, ballet/tap carpooler, baseball team mom, AWANA commander, Bible-study leader, Women's Event Speaker, avid gardener, subbing at the kids' school, homework helper, dog caretaker, couponing crazy, friend meeting, fundraiser coordinator, and more… having some help with dinner would be awesome! Here's hoping I could have 52 meals taken care of for a year! Hmmm… if I had the extra time, what all could I accomplish? Oh, I know! I could do another load of laundry! :)

    Thanks for all you do on Southern Savers! It is such a blessing!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=704660040 facebook-704660040

    I am a very busy mom! I work full-time and my son who is a Sr. high school goes to work before I get home from work, so I have to pre-cook supper on my lunch break if I have time. I have theater 2 nights a week and choir practice on Wed. there are several Bible studys' on Tuesday I can pick from and it seems like I never have time to get everything done! I would LOVE to win this contest! I love SS it helps me so much with my shopping!

  • lesjeff7

    Michael Angelos always makes me feel warm and wonderful. My grandmother was italian and used to make me wonderful meals growing up. I buy Michael Angelos because it is really the closest thing to being with her again. If I win this prize I will be so happy to recieve the meals as it is a “taste of home” Thanks for doing this!!

  • micki

    I'm the busiest kind of mom! I have six children and the oldest is autistic. I “stay at home” but I am seldom at home. We are constantly running between home, church, scouts, school, and the other volunteer work I do, My husband is a teacher and works two jobs so most of the time I'm handling all of this on my own! I do 5 loads of laundry every day, cook most of our meals from scratch and manage to exhaust my friends with what I do by 10 a.m. most days!

  • slovekamp

    I am a busy mom because I love it that way. I have five (5) children 17,12, 11,11 and 9. My husband's job moved him 4 hours from us so it's just me all week long. A typical week consist of driving my oldest back and forth to work and the gym, the younger ones back and forth from tae-won-do, church, band practice (and concerts) and tutorials. Once all the driving is done, it's pretty late. I cook breakfast for everyone on in the mornings because it's better for them and would love the opportunity for something quick and wholesome for everyone. Then maybe I would have more time for couponing.

  • Melonie Tungate

    I am a busy mom because I have three children and a husband to take care of at home. I also work fulltime at Byars Dowdy Elementary School as a secretary. Because of being an elementary secretary to 700 children Pre K thru 4th grade, I have the wonderful opportunity to “mother” over 700 children and their parents! I truly feel like I am a busy mom but I am busy doing what God has called me to do. Everyday I pray, “Dear God, Let them see Jesus in me!”

  • Courtney Shaw

    I'm a broadcast captioner (closed captioner) and sometimes my schedule has me working off and on from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. I also have a 1-year-old that I keep at home while I'm working so I keep busy with her and working. It's not easy, but I love my job and being able to stay at home to take care of her. Unfortunately my schedule keeps me from taking care of things like housework and cooking…my husband usually does the cooking. So the Michael Angelos would be great on the nights when I have to work late (i.e. when I have to caption a ball game on Sundays) and can just pop something healthy in. We don't eat pork or a lot of beef so the veggie options would be great.

  • Susan Bradshaw

    First let me say that my family LOVES Michael Angelo's frozen meals! My name is Susan and I am married to a very busy registered nurse. His schedule varies and I can never keep up with when he's working and when he's off. I have two girls, ages 9 & 11 who are very active in school and church activities. We have 2 dogs, and our sweet cat just gave birth a week ago to six kittens! I am a realtor, own a small business, and work part time in retail. Yes…I am busy! But I love my life. I would really love to win this giveaway!!! Thanks!

  • momin09

    well, i would like first to say Way To Go to all moms. I never knew how much time & hard work went into being a mom, until i became a first time mom in 2009. i think we are all very deserving (& congrats to whomever wins!). i would really like to win this for my family, not only b/c i'm a busy mom, but b/c money is tight & this would lift a GREAT burden off the monthly finances. my sone keeps me very busy as he is walking everywhere & wants to get into everything. i work m-f 8-5. my husband works 6 days a week & sometimes doesn't get home until 8/8:30. this 'meal deal' would defintely help in perparing supper while trying to take care of my son until my husband gets home. thanks for the opportunity to win.
    good luck everyone & God bless.

  • Amanda

    Well I am a mother of two. My daughter is 5 and My son is 2. My husband is a youth pastor and I work full-time so our weekly schedule is a bit unconvietional but we do try to keep it as predictable as possible. Below would be our normal weekly shedule:
    Mondays- Both work 8-5 and it's family dinner night at the inlaws house
    Tuesdays- work 8-5 and my husband speaks at Worship on Tuesdays @ 7:22 till about 9:30 and takes my 5 year old while my son and I plan our grovery shopping and pritn coupons.
    Wednesday- work 8-5 and we have chruch from 6-8:30 p.m.
    Thursdays- my husband is off but I work 8-5. My husband takes my daughter to gymanstics while my son and I go grocery shopping.
    Friday- work 8-5 and then it's normally a church event or youth ball game
    Saturday- yard work, church activies, b-day parties, and youth ball games
    Sunday- businest work day of the week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Jackie

    i know all moms are so busy, now in saying that i am a mom to 3 wonderful little kids – a 4 yr old, 2yr old and a 4 month old. i run 2 part time businesses at home as well as trying to keep up with everything pertaining to the house. as i do try to cook healty meals for my family, sometimes its just not possible. I would love to feed them healty meals and would be so lucky to win a free meal a week. thank you so much for considering me! i have saved my family alot of money all with your help, thanks Jenny!!!

  • Nikki

    Every mom deserves a break once a week no matter how busy they are to spend a little time doing something for themselves, something we never do or get the chance to even think about, as simple as hiding in the closet and reading a book for 5 minutes instead of planning and preping a meal.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Elyse-Roberts-Kinard/212601897 Elyse Roberts Kinard

    Am a busy working mom with two children two and under!

  • Jenny

    Aren't busy and moms synonymous? I'm a wife and mother. I think that pretty much sums it up! By the way, I love Italian!!! Thanks!

  • Katie Bessman

    I have 6 kids, the oldest is 7 1/2 and the youngest is 6 weeks! A recipe for super-busy!! (But what I'd rather be busy with, I couldn't tell you, this is the important stuff in life:) Although, I suppose I have my days where I wish I were “busy” on the beach in Hawaii, but my day will come… someday… eventually…

    We live across country from all of our family, so no help on that end. One of our children has a serious medical condition, and the others must just be accident prone because we were at the emergency room twice last week! (picture me and 3 of my 4 preschoolers in the waiting room at urgent care… not so pretty)

    So, yeah, I'm busy, but not too busy for Southern Savers. Thank you for helping me save money, but most of all, thank you for giving me a hobby that stimulates my mind and pulls me out of my day-to-day grind. This has become my hobby and it feels great!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Lisa-Ouzts-Allen/1136051007 Lisa Ouzts Allen

    I'm a busy mom of a 3 yr old, 6 yr old, 10 yr old and 12 yr old. I take care of a niece (1) and nephew (5) while their parents work a 40 hour work week. By the end of each day I'm exhausted. My husband works a busy 40 hour week and is in the Reserves going thru officer candidate school which puts alot of demands on his time. I feel like I never have time to cook a nutritious and delicious meal. This sweepstakes seems like an answer to my prayers.

  • Sunshine05

    I am a busy wife! I work full days at work, have a lengthy commute with lovely downtown traffic jams, and have to make it home in time to fix dinner and get housework done in evenings and weekends when I can find the time. I try to make sure I spend enough quality time with my husband, even if it means I let some of the cleaning/cooking go from time to time. Frozen meals are always on-hand for these times! Thanks for the chance to win, this would be a huge boost to my budget and allow me some more 1-on-1 time with my family!

  • jana8

    Being a busy mother of 6 children (ages 10 to 25) and 2 grandchildren. I have a son and a daughter getting married this summer within 7 weeks of each other. Between volunteering in my church and running the children to doctors and school and planning 2 weddings I am kept very busy.

  • Holly

    I am a very busy mom! I have four children ages 18, 6, 4 and 2. I start my day at 6am by making breakfast for my kids before they go to school. Both buses pick my kids up before 7am so we are on a tight schedule. Three of my kids have special needs, so I have four therapy appointments every week and 3 monthly appointents that I take them to. Then I have to run home to feed the youngest kids lunch and wait for the school bus. I am the one that manages our house hold and schedules. Not to mention the amount of laundry that I do for six people! I am constantly running one of the kids around for there extra activites. Right now we have soccer games every weekend, girl scouts meetings, and preparations for high school graduation. If all this wasn't enough I work part time as a paramedic, so when I work each week it is a 12 to 13 hour shift. I woudn't change any of it, I LOVE being a mom!!

  • Diane Garcia

    While all mom's are busy, I certainly have a full, full schedule… I am presently home schooling my three children, while teaching two days per week in a hybrid home school. In addition, I work a regular job part time while also attending college, albeit online, to complete my Master's Degree. In addition, all of the 'mom' stuff for my home, my husband, my dog, etc… A free year od meals from Michael Angelo's would help me tremendously because, as you can see, I have little time to actually cook!!! :-) Thanks!

  • Laura

    I may not be the busiest mom at home, (my two-and-a-half year old is pretty easy!), but I'm a pretty busy lady at work. I am “mom” to twenty 4 and 5 year-olds at school. Wiping noses, answering millions of questions, changing accidents, nursing boo-boo's and trying to get them to not hurt each other, all while teaching the basics of schools and manners–whew! Tonight I'll have to pick up my little one an hour away, take the very sick dog to the vet, go grocery shopping and get ready for the rat race tomorrow! Okay, blah blah blah…I know we're all busy! Thank you for helping me save money so I can take better care of my family, Souther Savers!

  • JP

    I have 2 small children (ages 3 and 1), both boys. The one year-old has multiple rare disorders and special needs. We spend the vast majority of our time in doctors' offices, in therapies, or administering meds and therapies. In the small windows between appointments, medications and treatments, and just regular “momming,” we try to do something fun with the kids in hopes that not ALL early memories will be of sterile environments and medical equipment. While I happen to love cooking, at the end of the busiest days, I simply don't have the energy. Luckily, I remember to cook some meals ahead of time and freeze leftovers, but if I haven't had time to do that…well, we've had our fair share of apples, nuts, and toast for dinner! A nice, HOT meal from Michael Angelo's once per week would certainly improve morale among the troops, and would undoubtedly take a load off this busy mom!

  • Kristi Rhodes

    I am THE busiest mom!!! I work a full time job from home as a project manager – this includes traveling and keeping in touch with the fam via Skype. I am also starting a business with a friend designing children's clothes. On top of that I am trying to get project manager certification which requires taking 35 hours of studying. But most importantly – I have to balance the above with my family and God – I stay active in my church by teaching and doing the nursery plus attending church functions. I also have two teenagers in the band at their school and I just went to Chicago with them for a band trip – i try to never miss a concert or banquet! Yep I am a little busy – but better to be busy than idle!

  • $SavinMom

    I am a mother who works full time, just finished my Masters degree in Birth through Kindergarten Education last semester, am applying for National Boards (teaching accomplishment), and am trying to use all my spare time for couponing and spending with my wonderful family. One less meal to cook a week would be such a relief. Not to mention help the pocket book even more!

  • eeratt65

    I thought I was a very busy person/mom working full-time as a teacher, mom to a 1 1/2 yr old, stepmom to a 7 yr old, volunteer and keeping the house clean and tidy…but after reading everyone elses, I don't have a leg to stand on. However, if I could vote, I would say Sarah with the 2yr old is def. the busiest. Kuddos to her and all she does! I realized I am more blessed than busy!!! Great contest though!

  • micmck

    I am a homeschooling mom of 11 kids ages 17, 15, 13, 11, 10, 8, 6, 5, 3, 1, and 3 months. (Not to mention our 3 dogs, 1 cat, and a litter of 9 puppies!) I spend half my day counting heads to make sure they're all accounted for. Just getting everybody washed, dressed, and fed is a serious undertaking, but when you add in teaching 8 different grades, chasing two toddlers, nursing a baby, grocery shopping for a family of 13, ENDless doctor visits, and a MOUNTAIN of laundry it's a miracle that I ever sleep or get a moment to myself! People always ask me, “11 KIDS!?! Are you CRAZY???” With an exhuasted sigh I tell them “Stone cold crazy.”

  • Laura

    Would love to know that dinner is taken care of once a week! I'm a busy Mom for sure… all kiddos are good at keeping me busy. We love to busy about baking, crafts, cleaning, reading and pretty much whatever we can get into!!! Doing things for others is another one.. we love to take care of supper for our grandparents & great grands whenever we can… they've done so much for us!!

  • jkjjhuddle

    I am pretty busy. I work full time from home for a family owned business. I have two kids of my own ages 10 and 6. Just last year my niece (15) moved in with us because her parents were going through a separation. She is still here. We celebrated one year just last night. My other niece (10) is here everyday after school until about 6:30 because her mom works and can afford afterschool care. Between the four kids there is never a dull moment. Our family and home tend to be the hub of communication for several different families within our family. So in a lot of ways I find myself feeling responsible for everyone. Thank goodness for coupons and a great dry erase calendar!

  • theresareeves

    Strange as it may seem, I am the busiest Mom because I lost my job as a teacher due to budget cuts. Weird reason, I know! I made an amazing discovery as a result of being unexpectedly thrown into the role of “full-time Mom.” I discovered that it doesn't matter if we are working moms, stay-at-home moms, step-moms, moms of moms, or any other type of mom, we are ALL busy! To be honest, I have never felt busier than I do now as a stay-at-home mom. And frankly, I wouldn't change my “new” mom status for any other job in the world! So yes, I am a VERY busy mom, and I LOVE IT!

  • Jody

    While my hubby has been out of work for the past 16 months. I have had to pick up the financial end of the household… even though he gets a small disability check, I have been babysitting kids everyday in our home and I also work at night as a server. So, it would be good to be able to stick those in the oven as I am on my way out the door. I have three boys who love to eat & those would be perfect for them!!!!

  • kaywitt

    Mother to two, mother-in-law to two, grandmother to two, wife to one, work full-time, very active in church and community activities.
    Design, sew, embroider, and monogram ALL of my grandchildren's clothing not to mention loving babysitting for them. Very involved with children and children-in-law and making special gifts for them on EVERY holiday and birthday. Civic Committee for high school hostesses for city and charitable events. Service Club for service projects, scholarships for high school students,and academic and character awards for middle school students. Church choir, service projects, women's ministry, Bible Study, etc. Work 40+ hours per week. Love saving money with coupons and donating items we don't use to local homeless shelter. A meal a week from Michael Angelo's would be divine.

  • barbaraevans

    I stay very busy homeschooling our youngest son who is a rising 9th grader. I am a grandmother of three to my two older children. Homeschooling a 9th grader will add to my record keeping with transcripts and all the other necessary forms needed for college. I manage our home while running all over to my son's various extra curricular activities. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – which sometimes slows me down, but I press on. Sometimes I throw your vegetable lasagna in the oven for an easy meal. It is my favorite!

  • AnnaPowell

    I am actually dong this for my mom. She has 4 kids, one of which she has to take and pick-up from work 30mins away everyday. She runs her own business and homeschools us, but my big brother. She has to take us to our classes, and me to work on Fridays, where I am an intern. She cooks from scratch every day, and is determined to give us whole healthy foods. In short, she is an extremely busy woman, and I would like her to be able to have this to help on short notice. Thanks! Anna

  • Rebekah

    My mother is the busiest lady because she is now doing everything she wants to do. She raised my brother and I…That's all for one woman on her own. She helps out with volunteering at local food shelter & with AARP helping people do their taxes for free. she is the greatest!:)

  • Ranna

    2 Kids, Part-time Job, Volunteer work with youth… that's why I am a busy mom!

  • ACT4

    My sister is the busiest mom I know, she is the mother of 6 children (5 living) and homeschools all of them (well not the 3 yr old yet), they take Piano, Baseball, Dance, and Horseback riding. She also goes to church daily and fixes dinner every night. They live on a tight budget and her husband travels about 1 1/2 to work each way. They also both are in the Reserves which takes up some weekends and a couple weeks each year. My nephew also has to be monitored periodically by MRI due to a brain tumor found a little over 3 years ago and they have to travel to see his Dr. On top of all this 2 of the girls have severe peanut allergies. I don't know how she does it all and keeps her sanity, but she does and I believe she is the busiest mom I know.

  • beth

    I am busy because I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a grand-daughter, a homeschooling teacher, a friend, an aunt, a niece, a cousin, a registered dietitian, a small business owner, a church nursery worker, household procurement officer…..Truly, after reading the other replies to the post, I am not busier than the other Moms. We all would benefit from a healthy meal a week for a year to support our financial goals and give us more time to devote towards the people most important to us.

  • Lindsey

    I sometimes feel like the busiest mom out there. My two kiddos are a year apart. They will be 2 & 3 in June!! So, dealing with the terrible two's, teething, whatever phrase there is for the 3's, potty training, diaper changing, meals, etc…keeps me on my toes! My husband works two jobs so that I can stay home with the babies! It makes for some long days!! On top of that, I run a ministry at our church, make meals for several different groups at church, work a part time job, coupon & now….we are moving across the country!! My life is beyond blessed & beyond busy!! ;) Thanks for this opportunity to win! We could surely use it!

  • susan

    Okay, I'm a full time working mother of a 16 year old son who plays sports year round and can hold his own come dinner time! A 12 year old daughter who plays softball and involved in after school academics. My husband works full time and volunteers with the track program at my son's school and is looking at possible knee surgery soon! Yikes, I didn't realize what a full plate we have!

  • kris43080

    I have 3 boys under 5. . . and likely one on the way!! I work night shift as a nurse and my hubbie works a day shift government job and two nights a week at a restaurant. I often find myself staring at the fridge with the little guys running around underfoot with no idea what to cook. The Michael Angelo's meals would be an awesome help to my tired, busy (but extremely happy) self!!

  • Amy

    Wow! I've read some of the other comments. And I guess I am not the busiest Mom. But I'd still love the coupons. Thank you so much for southern savers. Just trying to do what I can to help save my family some money – and your site really helps.

  • Christi Scholl

    Just reading a few of the comments helps put things in perspective. I still feel quite busy myself. I have 2 boys – a very active 2yo and a 6 mo old. I tutor students with reading difficulties in the afternoon to earn a little extra money since my husband is a pastor. I love my job- it's an honor to raise my children.

  • TwinMom2xs

    I don't think I've ever met a Mom that isn't busy! Here's a little about me :-)

    I'm Mom to 2 sets of twins: 7 year old girls and 2 1/2 year old boys. My girls are fraternal and very different and my boys are identical and have a wonderful bond! One of my oldest daughters was diagnosed last year with high functioning Autism. She has been one of my greatest challenges but her full heart and beautiful innocence are also one of my greatest blessings! Before my second set of twins I worked in Accounting but that was no longer feasible after I had the boys so now I am a stay at home Mom. This year I got into the extreme coupon-ing in an effort to make ends meet. Now I try to find anyway I can to save or earn a little money at home while taking care of my four children. I stay sane with the help of my parents, my God and my church family so in that regard I am very blessed indeed!

    Sending my admiration to all the Mom's out there this Mother's day week !

  • Becky S.

    I wish all of us could win! I am mother of 4 and expecting another. I work full time, but much of my work is done from home…I try to manage my 2 children at home while working which is a bit of a circus act some days. My husband works 2 jobs and is studying for the MAT to get into graduate school. Our goal is for me to be home to stay in December, but in the meantime we have about 8 more months of this crazy schedule.

  • Elizabeth

    I am not a mother, although a hard dedicated worker, still not a mother :( However, I would absolutely love to win the gift of a free meal a week to give to the mother's that I do know. It would be a win win for all. I love being able to help others in need and think this would be a wonderful opportunity to give back to the other wonderful, loving mothers in my life.

  • eppie

    My daughter and son in law are the parents of four active boys ranging in age of 5 to 14. Their schedule is very hectic in trying to balance all of the responsibilities that come with their sport, school, and church activities. My daughter is also a full-time nursing student. Since her husband presently does most of the cooking, I am sure he would love to have a break every once in a while with the help of meals from Michael Angelo's!

  • 58nancy

    My husband has been laid off and so I am working at home doing sewing and embroidery while he job hunts. It makes for very long hours and very little pay. This would be such a boon for our family, not only for the time saved but because our financial situation has become severely lacking. Thank you for considering my entry.

  • Kristin

    I don't know if I am necessarily the busiest mom, but I am definitely busy! I stay home with my two young girls and work part-time out of the house. Having something ready for dinner once a week (without having to really think about it) would be awesome!

  • TwinMom2xs

    I don't think I've ever met a Mom that isn't busy! Here's a little about me :-)

    I'm Mom to 2 sets of twins: 7 year old girls and 2 1/2 year old boys. My girls are fraternal and very different and my boys are identical and have a wonderful bond! One of my oldest daughters was diagnosed last year with high functioning Autism. She has been one of my greatest challenges but her full heart and beautiful innocence are also one of my greatest blessings! Before my second set of twins I worked in Accounting but that was no longer feasible after I had the boys so now I am a stay at home Mom. This year I got into the extreme coupon-ing in an effort to make ends meet. Now I try to find anyway I can to save or earn a little money at home while taking care of my four children. I stay sane with the help of my parents, my God and my church family so in that regard I am very blessed indeed!

    Sending my admiration to all the Mom's out there this Mother's day week !

  • morris0615

    How do I say I am the busiest mom or busier than any other mom out there. If your a mom then you know we are always busy. Here is my life in a nutshell. I have 2 children ages 10, 5, and 1. All going different directions, and usually at the same time. I am a full time employee at the daycare where my kids go as a cook for 125-150 students depending on the time of year. My husband works 4 jobs in order to provide for our family, leaving very little time to spend together. I am responsible for all cooking, cleaning, homeworking completing, bath giver, fun organizer and all the time mommy time giver. Not having to worry about a meal once a week would be a God send. Maybe then I could acutally participate in family night instead of cooking, doing dishes, checking homework, doing laundry, cleaning the house, and all the other nightly duties that keep us moms away from the fun with our kids.

    Thank you for the oppertunity to enter and hopefully the oppertunity to win. Thank you for starting this website so that I could save money and take a 60% paycut to take a job where I could be with my children during the day. You are an angel on earth Jenny. Thank you from the bottom of our family's heart.

  • http://www.facebook.com/godzooki Deshawna Burns McGee

    I'm a busy mom of 4 boys ages 2, 4, 10 and 12! Okay, 5 if you consider the hubby! My two oldest boys have ADD and ADHD which, as you can imagine ups the term “busy” here. It's always loud and wonderfully chaotic over here day and night! Every corner you turn usually results in being run into by a head, knee or shoulder as they're dashing past. Between cooking and housework, nothing is ever “done” for more than 5 minutes, if that. Sometimes I feel like taking a picture after I accomplish something because within minutes it's like a tornado went thru it. That goes for cooking and cleaning! Still, I would not change a single thing!…Ok, well, winning those meals would sure help alot! :)

  • Jacque

    I know I'm not *the busiest mom* out there, but I am thankful to be a busy mom blessed with two kiddos!

  • JanetR123

    I'm sure I'm not the busiest mom but a night off from meal prep would sure be a treat.

  • susan riedel

    I am the busiest mom I know simply because I have twin boys, I homeschool, and my hubby is military who travels/deploys alot. We have NO family or friends near us, so all mommy and daddy chores fall to me. I am BUSY!!!

  • no spend dad

    I am a father of an 8 year old girl laid off from work a year ago going to school for law enforcement and my wife is a teacher, graduated a year and half ago but still yet to land a full-time job. Things are tight and southern saver has really helped me. People think I'm crazy for all the couponing I do but I love it. Thanks to everybody for all the post and keeping us informed. The meals would help everything!!

  • Mary Alice

    All moms are busy so I don't envy you, Jenny, in picking the winning entry, but I am a new stay-at-home mom of a six month old. I am still adjusting to staying-at-home, let alone being a new mom. Cooking dinner is also a new fixture for me since I was an office professional prior to the birth of my son, which meant that I did a lot of traveling and my husband and I ate out quite a lot. However, I am learning quickly as far as my skills in the kitchen and because of your website and couponing class, I am honing my inner saver. Besides my son and husband, I take care of my parents, two cats and a dog.

  • bentleyfam

    1 husband, 2 little girls, 1 old dog, life on a farm + carpooling to school, volunteering at church, traveling to take care of my mom, traveling to take care of my mother-in-law + the closest grocery store is almost 30 min. away= would be VERY glad to have one night off from preparing and thinking about dinner.

  • kristin thompson

    i love italian food. I am definatly the busiest mom (at least I think I am!)

  • ddflamingo

    Multi-tasking doesn't even begin to touch it :) While being a wife and a mom to a 3yr old active boy, I also work full time, part time, and attend online school part time. While I may not be the busiest mom out there, having a years worth of freshly prepared authentic italian food would be a great help to my husband and myself, as to not be one more thing to worry about having to prepare a healthy meal for the family!! Best of luck!

  • Amy Rose

    I am not too busy but I think every Mom is busy. I have a 14 month old girl who loves to be everywhere. I stay busy being a wife, mother and helping out at church. We are trying to adopt our second child after years of infertility and my husband getting cancer at the age of 27. We have seen what debt looks like. I learned how to get out of debt one day at a time. I am new to couponing and am loving all the new options. Before we did not purchase things we could not afford. Thank you for a wonderful website with all the resources.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000461313755 Anna Barnes Wells

    We have three boys 9,7,2. Did i say BASEBALL. We have baseball games most nights of the week. We both work full time. I get home, have 1 HOUR to get HOMEWORK done with a 3rd, and 1st. grader, with a 2 year old screaming he is hungry and be at the ball field in one hour. DID I HEAR SOMEONE SAY WHERE IS MY BALL SOCKS!! This would be a BLESSING TO OUR FAMILY. Just stick in oven while trying to multitask, did I say nutritious meal. Better than ballpark food. Thanks for reading!!

  • SSheila

    This is so awesome!! I am a busy mom even though I only have one baby (so far). I work, run after my busy little baby, cook, clean and keep up with friends. It's all so wonderful! I know there are many other moms that are much busier than me :)

  • coughs1

    I know that anyone with the title of MOM is busy, but even my friends marvel at how busy my life is. I have four children 16, 13, 6, and4. They all have tons of activities including high school football (and no he doesn't drive), gymnastics, band, cheer, church, and various clubs. My husband was laid off 3 years ago, and by sheer miracle, got a job 9 months ago making less than 1/3 what he made before. The new jobs is 93 miles from where we live and he commutes every day and is gone more than 13 hours of the day. So, I am the mom that does EVERYTHING! Plus, since we are living on threads, I am always on your website trying to find the latest way to save money to make our pittance stretch farther. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mom and I am grateful for all of my many blessings! If I got win this one, it would sure be a huge help!!

  • Angelica Biek

    Wow- after reading on here of what some other mothers are going through, I consider myself very lucky and thankful that I have two healthy little “tornados” to run after! Good luck to all of you tired mommas- they are so worth it! =)

  • johnnaharbert

    I am the busiest mom because I have four children and three of them are under the age of 2. I have four girls, my oldest is six, then I have a 31 month old, a twenty month old and a five month old. My husband and I both work in education and we each have two additional jobs in our spare time. We are also busy with dance and girl scouts. Going grocery shopping and cooking a good meal can be very difficult at our house!

  • atdgatlin

    This would be such an wonderful gift for my family. I am a first time mom to a six-month old so my day is very didorganized most of the time. If it weren't for church on Sunday and Wednesday I wouldn't know what day it was. Having just one meal taken care of each week would be HUGE!!!!

  • Carol Vinson

    I am a mom of 5!! Ages 25, 22, 14, 12 and 5. The oldest 4 are boys and our youngest is a princess. Having kids in all stages of life makes me feel pulled apart at the seams sometimes but totally worth it. My husband is a self employed minister/musician and finding ways to cut costs to feed us all in a healthy way is a challenge. It would be great to win a years worth of meals and Italian is our absolute favorite!!!

  • colleenvoorheis

    Being the stay at home mom of a 7 yr old boy, 6 yr old girl and 6 mn old twin boys, is the hardest, most rewarding job in the world

  • Valerie

    I am a stay at home mom of 2 boys that I homeschool. I am a wife, teacher, nurse, taxi driver, cook, dishwasher, housekeeper, librarian, tax preparer, and coach. I would love to win one meal a week so that I can spend more time with my family.

  • tkonitz

    Working mom of 5 month old. That says it all!

  • keb2009

    I would like to nominate my wife. She is a stay at home mom to our first child (10 month old girl). 3 months before our daughter was born I was laid off and my wife was due to be out of work about 6 weeks later. Long story short I was not able to find a job so I took over her's as a secretary (yes men can answer the phone just as well as women!!). With the 1 reduced income we were forced to sell her car 5 months ago. She is very busy keeping up with our little girl day in and day out! Not having a vehicle makes her life a little more difficult, and stressful, as all the running around she has to do has to wait until I get home and that only adds to her busy lifestyle that starts normally around 6am and does not stop until close to 10pm. That also means that dinners are sometimes of the greasy bag type on her way back from running around!

    But even if we don't win she will always be the best mother to our daughter regardless of how busy she is :)

  • Trisha

    I am a mom of 4 (ages 7 to 14) and work full-time at the school they attend. We are very active in our church and have various outside activities (i.e. sports and music classes).

  • KaroleLC

    Hello, I am a SAHM of three. I homeschool all three of them. One in 8th, One in 6th and the last in 2nd grade. I am presently the busiest mom in the world because on top of a keeping my household in order, my son is on a travelling JV baseball team where practices are held 1 1/2 hrs away. We are presently at the ball field about 5 nights a week. This includes travel time. We usually leave around 4:00 in the afternoon to return around 11:00 that night. We also try to juggle my son's second baseball team into the schedule. My youngest is involved in dance and softball and my middle in acting to top it off. There are many weeks that we eat out 5 to 6 nights a week due to not having something quick and healthly to fix. We also attend and teach at our local church on Wednesday nights and twice on Sunday. Many people ask me how I do it all and I simply say with God's help. Thank you for the opportunity to get a home-cooked meal on our table.

  • jlc77

    I am a busy mom of 4…a 7yr, 3yr, and 10 month twins. When I'm not dropping my (& neighborhood kids) off at school I am picking them up. In-between I work in HR for a local small family business and take care of my deaf elderly parents (one who is a cancer survivor and in a wheelchair and the other has dementia). I’m an only child so this sole responsibility is left up to me. It would be fabulous to know that I have one night a week I can prepare a meal in minutes.

  • Nina

    I think all moms truly deserve something like this, but here's my shot at it. Let me give you an example of my life and when I use a Michael Angelo's meal:

    Wake up, get child #1 ready for school – sign papers, fix breakfast, fix lunch and off to school. Get husband's coffee ready, feed dog, feed fish, let dog out. Get child #2 ready for school. Feed them breakfast and get myself ready for the day. Take dog to the vet, go to the bank, buy groceries, pick up child #2 from school. Get lunch ready. Pick up Child #1 from school along with neighbor for carpool. Pick up neighbor's little sister from her school across town. Get all kids changed into their leotards in the car so they can get to gymnastics. While at gymnastics use my time to read for my book club. Bring neighbor's kids home. Get home, fix dinner. Feed the dog. Everyone eat dinner. Give the kids baths, brush their hair, brush their teeth, get them in their pajamas. Help Child #1 with homework. Read children their bedtime stories while struggling to keep own eyes open. Get kids tucked into bed and make some time for hubby. Take the dog out one last time. Go to bed.

    Hubby doesn't cook and on days like this I ask him to grab a Michael Angelo's out of the freezer and have him follow the instructions (since he usually gets home from work while we are still out). Then all I have to do is fix a salad or some other small side item but the majority of dinner is ready!

    Whew! I'm exhausted just typing this!

    Good luck to all the deserving mothers out there!

  • lalapinski

    Ok Jenny…I'll say it…”CAUSE I WANT ONE!” Hee Hee :) Oh, and yeah, I'm a super busy working mother of a soon to be 2 year old.

  • Susan Creamer/ Dottie Ruggles

    I am entering Susan Creamer's name. She works full time and is raising a teenage son. She tries to cook enough on weekends to have leftovers for a couple of days. Winning this food would be such a blessing to them. She is such a generous and sweet person who is so deserving of such a wonderful surprise.

  • cherylv

    Mother of one tween boy and two teenage boys, work as a nurse, every friday and Sat night at a level 1 trauma center.In school working on another degree. Volunteer with my kids. Always looking for a quick, nutritious, delicious meal.

  • JULIE

    After reading all the comments below, I feel in good company. Right now I am a geographical single mom (my husband lives and works in another state during the week and is home on Saturdays), homeschooling during the day, working at night and trying to get our home ready to sell alone. Anyone want to join me for a paint party?! I am also active with my church's food pantry for the indigent and needy in our community (hence the need for grocery savings!). In my spare time, I pack boxes full of 10 years of memories in this home and feed my coupon addiction through Southern Savers. My kids are rapidly trying to learn to make meals because mom just doesn't have enough hands! (If evolution is true, why do moms still only have two hands???) While they are becoming adept at reading and following simple recipes, we sure could use a break.

  • Jessica

    single working student and mom of 4 month old beautiful boy!

  • Melissa

    I have a wonderful two-year-old daughter, and my husband has been quite ill for several years. I work full-time, mostly when my daughter is asleep, since my husband can only care for her for short periods of time, and some days not at all. (We can't afford daycare!) This means when I'm not actually at my workplace, I'm either working from home, making dinner, cleaning the house (the little bit that actually gets done!), doing the shopping, and caring for our daughter–often all at once! For most of her first two years of life, that meant I slept very little during the week, recharging on the weekends. Now that she is older, I take her with me for many of my errands, so I get to sleep during her naps and for a couple of hours before I go to work every day. I'm still pretty busy, though! I don't know if I'm the busiest mom out there, but I know things would be just a little easier without having to cook for one night a week!

  • dianapereira

    I believe I am the busiest mom because I am a claims adjuster going to work an hour away at 6am after dropping off my youngest at childcare and then driving home while running my errands during my lunch breaks (with your wonderful printable lists of course) and then getting dinner on the table, while helping with homework while on Wednesdays volunteering as a teacher at our childrens' church class and also am a cub scout den leader which seems like another full time job with 12 boys to keep track of. My kids are 15 months old, 8 yrs, 12 yrs, and 14 yrs …… It seems like I never stop ! This would just be wonderful !! I am actually allergic to certain preservatives so this would be great !

  • brooklynms1

    I am the buisest mom ever…or I have to be close to it;)! I have twin 4 year old boys, and a 2.5 yr old girl of my own. On top of that I babysit 4 other toddlers ranging from 12 months-18months for 50hrs/week! Thats 7 kids breakfast, lunch, 2 snacks, and sometimes dinner! I homeschool my twin boys during the toddler naps. I am also a hair stylist and do hair at night…along with swimming lessons for the kids on tuesdays and thursdays, helping my husband coach soccer for the twins on mondays and games on sundays, church on wednesdays and sundays. On top of all of this, I still find time to shop at several stores couponing, make dinner for a family meal or microwave something fast depending on time, clean and fulfill all the daily chores of the house, get a workout in for the day, and spending some quality time with the family with whats left over. I would absolutely love to win a year of meals… I might would actually have time to eat;) I would definately use that extra time with the family. That would be a blessing from above!

  • heidi

    Although I doubt I could claim to be the busiest mother since I only have 1 child, I do manage to keep extremely busy being Mommy to a 22 month old boy (he walked at 9 months – need I say more?!), wife to a general surgery resident who works 80+ hours each week, keeper of all household finances, part-time babysitter, housecleaner, cook, etc. :) The only thing I refuse to do at our home is mow the grass! It's a busy job, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. A years of meals would definitely be a blessing!

  • amydengate

    I think ALL Moms are busy. What a challenging and rewarding role we have! I am SO blessed to be a stay at home Mom to 2 and 4 year old girls. We seem to stay on the go in between church activities, music classes, playgroup activities, bible study, and my Pampered Chef business. I wouldn't have it any other way though. What an incredibly blessed life!!!!

  • janballard55

    Jenny thanks so much for all you do…I am recently unemployed and your saving have really helped…Michael Angelo meals are great….

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jennifer-Viall-Halligan/1207964208 Jennifer Viall Halligan

    I am the busiest mom because, I go to school full time, head of PTA fundraising for my son's school, do the books for our company and personal finances, organize commitee meetings for cub scouts and still fit in time to coupon/cut costs and save money.

  • Anonymous

    I don’t know how much I can type because I have too much to do ;)
    I have 3 girls: 7,3,2. I drive carpool, am trying to run (yah right), working in a nursery, teaching 4/5 year old bible, teaching choreography, driving to ballet etc, couponing, getting home stuff straightened out, loving on my hubby at night, running an etsy sight (alimakeswiftly.etsy.com) for children’s appliques, being the leader of a womens auxillary for wives of medical professionals, trying to be a good friend, helping manage my father’s estate while caring for my mother who has cancer, my father in law with bi-polar/ diabetes/parkinsons/ dementia/ etc, cook meals for the 1000 ladies that seem to have babies at my church, and making sure I give the priority to the Lord. I really could use one less thing to think about, if even for one night a week!

  • couponkelly

    kids make you super busy, witha 45 min ride to and from work, my days are shorter and shorter. I would really appreciate this!

  • ashessig

    Wow! Amazing! I am a mother of 3 kids 5 and under and preggo with my fourth! I am starting homeschooling in the fall with my 5 year old. My husband is the worship leader at our church and works 4 other jobs in addition to that one… He is a busy man… with the kids and church and being pregnant and never wanting to cook with morning sickness, I am busy, tired, and ready for free food!!! Yay!!!

  • ladygarner

    As much as I would love to win this myself…just because it would be great, I would like to win it for my daughter, Renea. She is a stay at home mother of a 6yr, 5yr and 3yr olds and her husband is in Iraq for his 5th tour. So you see she is truly a very busy mom taking care of everything while he is away. She lives 3hrs away so we as her family are limited to how much help we can be. This would be such a nice thing for her.

  • Crystal

    I am a full time student and mother of two. I am in school four days per week and one evening during the week. My children are involved in activities that occupy five out of seven evenings. There are some weeks when Sunday is our only sport-free night.
    I typically prepare meals in advance or cook enough to have left overs. Doing so allows me some free time on the really busy nights. I could certainly use a day off from cooking. Maybe that would allow me time to tackle the mountain of laundry that seems to keep growing!

    Thank you!

  • johnnaharbert

    I am a busy mom because I have four daughters and the youngest three are under the age of 2! My girls' ages are 6, 31 months, 20 months and 5 months. My husband and I both work in education and my husband also teaches college courses at night. I tutor students in the afternoon as well. It can be difficult to find time to go to the grocery store and plan healthy meals each week. Having one meal a week that I didn't have to worry about would be a blessing.

  • LauraK

    Busy as a bee as they say and loving it. Two kids, 4 1/2 boy, 2 1/2 girl(potty training-yikes!). Think all moms are busy. How bout we each get 1 coupon, that gives us at least one night off cooking!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=524621603 Sharon Fuller

    I need this because I have a toddler and every evening when it it time for me to cook, she seems to have a meltdown. She stands in between me and the counter, demanding to be picked up. Sometimes, in order to cook, I have to put her in her crib with a book.

  • iristurner

    Because I'm in that “sandwich” generation – taking care of my own kids and my mother who has dementia. Not to mention volunteering at church, schools, working for the Census, making and selling homemade bread… And I just want it!

  • debbiensc1971

    In all fairness to all moms….we are ALL busy! There is not a day that goes by that I am not trying to figure out what we will have for dinner. Winning the free meals for a year would be such a great help!

  • partyof9

    Busy? HAPPILY so! I am a homeschool mom of 7 children (4 school age, 3 under 4 including a nursing infant). In addition to being my husband's “office staff” for our self employed business, I am busy shuttling our kids around to ballet, baseball, art, voice, boy scouts, horseback riding, church activities, and countless friend activities. On Mondays alone, my girls have 3 ballet classes (at 3 different times), a pre-school co-op for our 4 year old, baseball practice for my son, art for one daughter & voice for another! I love your site! I coupon while waiting to pick up my kids and shop during their longer classes. They get to hear my report in the car, and my teenage daughters are excitedly learning all about couponing, thanks to Southern Savers!

  • Jan

    Hey There, Thanks for all of your wonderful contests!!! On behalf of all moms across this great country we all deserve a break every now and then for a “free bee”!! I am a busy mom of a very social high schooler, I volunteer at school, I help stock food pantrys here in the Greater Greenville area thanks to SS. I get up every day at 4:30 w/ my husband whoms works 12-14 hr.days. I have a daughter who is in Holland teaching ESL to High Schoolers and is witnessing for God. I also help out several of my elderly neighbors(Shopping,hair cuts etc.) So if I win I will diffently share w/ friends,family and neighbors. Perhaps have an “Italian Night” Party!!! Thanks for all you do Jenny!!!

  • Becky

    I would love to have one meal a week taken care of for our family! I am the mother to two wonderful children – a girl, age 4 and a boy, age 2 – not to mention a dog, rabbit, iguana, and fish. I also work part-time for our state's Department of Natural Resources as a fisheries biologist. My husband has a very demanding full-time government job that results in most of the household chores and shopping falling onto me. I think I generally cope alright with the juggling work and family, kids activities, etc., but will be truly tested this summer while my husband completes a 3.5 month job rotation in a state 7 hours away! He left this morning so to win this tonight would be an awesome pick me up. Thanks, Jenny, for the opportunity and good luck to everyone else!

  • carol

    As someone else previously mentioned, all moms are very busy. I have a friend that I would like to nominate. She is a single mother of 2 very special children with special needs. She works to support her kids. She has a 2 year old son that suffers from seizers and a 2 month old daughter that is suffering from a hole in heart, a cyst on her brain and a chromosome disorder. Between her working and taking care of the kids and countless dr appointments each week it doesn't leave her with much time to cook a healthy meal for herself or her 2 year old. I help her with babysitting but she could use the help in the kitchen.

  • Alena Victoria

    I'm the busiest mom too! I work full time, have a six year old with one more on the way!!

  • rebecca

    We're all so busy. We could all benefit from this giveaway. For me, it would be awesome to come home from volunteering at the school all day and not hear, “What's for dinner?” and cringe because I know I should have thought about it before now and set something out to thaw.

  • Becky Bradshaw

    It's hard to say I'm the busiest mom when you read about the other mother's comments, or the other mother's I know. I'm a sahm of a very active one year old boy, my husband of ten years works 12-14 hours a day and we are living in our house we started building five years ago doing the work ourselves ( a work in progress.) I get up everyday and do my best. Happy Mother's Day to all!

  • tituslivy

    Well, I just had my fifth baby, my oldest is 9! Would love to have night off every week from cooking– Sometimes I don't feel like have enough to give to all my kids. Maybe this would help me spend the extra half hour on homework help, or just mommy and me bonding.

  • YummyBoyMummy

    I'm a super busy mom! I have a child in pre-school, elementary school, middle school & high school. I literally am on the go all of the time with just taking care of the kids. Never mind the two part-time jobs I have & 'life' in general. :)

  • Tammy Y

    First of all, I love Michael Angelo's Vegetable Lasagna! I am probably not the busiest mother in the world, but I do have a difficult time keeping up with the demands of my family. I have a husband, 10 year old son, and 10 month old puppy. I am a stay at home wife and mother. I suffer from many disabilities( I won't bore you with the facts), and it certainly is nice to be able to throw one of the Michael Angelo products into the oven and know that it will come out tasting delicious everytime. PICK ME!! ;)

  • sara

    After reading these comments I don't know that I'm the BUSIEST but I'd love to win!!!

  • crystaltripp

    Busy momma here!! I have 2 kids, 2 dogs and a deployed husband, I am in school myself. I am rather busy these days and now laid up cause I tore my left ACL and broke my right foot!!

  • Marybeth Taylor

    Any mom who takes parenting seriously is one busy lady! Being a mama is THE most important job in the world. Unfortunately I, like most, have to have a job outside of the home as well. It would be so wonderful to have the 45 minutes it takes to cook dinner back so I could spend it with my little boy Abe (who will be 2 years old Wednesday!) Time with mama is the best present I could ever give him.

  • MyBoxoRox

    I'm a new mama to our first baby girl. I'm also working full-time AND in school full-time to make a better living for our family. This would be SO helpful!

  • bdvcarter

    Busy, busy, bee! I have 2 boys. One is 3 and one is 10 months old. They keep me running. I am a full time working mom. I work a weird schedule 10am-7pm. I am not able to cook meals for my boys at night. My husband has to do most of the cooking, but could really use a break. The kids would even eat a little healthier. Seriously, how many times a week can you eat mac and cheese. LOL! I

  • eleneyh

    I would love to have help with our meals. I'm a Mother of six and Grandma to 15. Someboby is always hungry at my house, including my husband. Love healthy food.

  • JuliGuthrie

    I am a super busy mom, 3 kids (ages 6,3,and almost 1) all boys, on top of that, I am going back to school for a degree in accounting, and run my husband's new clothing store (lots of work since it is very new), and help maintain another new business online, as well cleaning, playing with the kids, studying, and helping to educate my family and friends about coupons.. Trying once again to be super mom in very trying times. A year's worth of coupons is this mother's dream come true, especially on something that is not only healthy but a family favorite!

  • underhiswing

    I kind of believe EVERY mom is “the BUSIEST”. The moment you realize you have life in your belly your world is occupied by them and nothing is ever the same. I have found myself arriving to someones house (after driving for 15 minutes) to realize I have no shoes on, but my children are all set. I'll take the barefoot embarrassment for devotion to my children and the super busy life I wasn't fully expecting! :)

  • Mel

    Well, I read the first few comments and and now sure I am NOT the busiest mom! I thought I was up there with 3 kids playing sports, volunteering and working, cleaning, doing laundry, and on and on. I just thought it would be nice to have help feeding these boys and their hungry friends! My kids will ask, *What's for dinner, Mom?” and I will get that faraway look in my eyes, and they say, *Are we snacking again for dinner?”

  • barbara mccallum

    Help…i seriously don't know what we're having for dinner tonight,…much less a year's worth

  • kayey

    I am a busy mom who husband works 6 days a week with 2 kids 9 months and 3. Always needing help for dinner and something that is not going to be to unhealthly is a plus.

  • Nicole

    Wow, I could never claim to be the busiest mom but things do get hectic sometimes. I am a mom of six wonderful children ages 2,4,6,8,10,and 13. They are not involved in a lot of activities as I find that that just makes us all crazy and unhappy. I home schooled for 7 years but this past school year put my oldest three in public school after having difficulty recovering from surgery.We may be returning to home school next year. We eat almost all of our meals at home and I prepare them. We are on a very tight budget and it would be soooo helpful to be able to have these meals in the freezer on busy nights or those nights when you just aren't up to cooking for eight. It would also ease my mind when the grocery budget is short. It would be very nice also to be able to give some of these coupons away to families in need or new moms…We also love Michael Angelo's lasagna! I love your blog! Thanks so much for your hard work!

  • Ronda

    The only way to keep everyone in my house out of trouble is for everyone to be busy. Less worries about what the other is doing.

  • BamaMama2Three

    I'm not sure if I'm the busiest mom, but I am for sure one of them! I have 3 children, ages 11, 9, and 6, who all seem to have 10 different things going on at the same time everyday. My husband helps as best he can, but being an AL State Trooper keeps him busy and out of town a good bit. Some days I'm not sure which way is up, but I am sure I would die without my planner. Even with it, I'm not sure how I keep up with all the school programs, field trips, tests, school projects, PTA, baseball games, softball games, dances, karate, exercise, dance lessons, out of town trips, youth group, boy scouts, etc. Oh, and did I mention I have a full time career?! Sometimes I wonder how it all works out, but I remember the Lord works in mysterious ways and give thanks that my children are active and healthy enough to run me ragged. We're not always able to eat dinner together (unless you count picnicking at the baseball field or in the parking lot of the dance studio). Quickly heated, nutritious meals definitely help bring us to our own dinner table during our hectic weeks. Thank you for this opportunity!

  • gamego71

    I am constantly on the go! My 13 year old twin daughters play Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer at the charter school they attend. I also work full time and have a 21 month old son that I care for. My husband works at the family business and usually gets home around 7:45 PM and then has to cook supper due to my constant running around for the kids. I would love to win a years supply of dinners and be able to come home and pop one in the oven and relax!

  • Homeschool_Mom

    Hi Jenny, I hope to be picked for the Michael Angelo giveaway because I am a SAHM and I homeschool our 2 kiddos. So, I am at work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and I never have a day off. Even when I'm asleep I'm “on call”. Having these coupons would be such a blessing to my family and to other needy families I know. Plus, with the time I will save on preparation of meals, I just might be able to have a cup of coffee and a minute of silent thought……maybe.

  • Julie

    We have been eating out so much because of our hectic schedule, and it is taking a toll on our bank account and our physical health! This would be a great way to skip one of those meals at a fast food restaurant!!!

  • Charity

    Don't know if I am the busiest mom, but I am definitely a busy mom! I have two beautiful children, an 8 yr old son & a 5 yr old daughter. I work full-time at a very demanding job, and I am President of our Junior Service League. Between work and running my son to all of his baseball games and practices, I still find time to volunteer in the community. I can't even imagine having one night a week where I didn't have to worry about or make dinner! It might be the next best thing to Heaven! ;)

  • tweedle1218

    I feel like I am the busiest Mom in America. I am proud to be the spouse of a US Navy Sailor, but unfortunately my husband's job demands that he be away from home very often. I feel very often that I am a single mom to our child. A typical day for me is getting up at 5am, getting breakfast ready…getting a little exercise in…dressing my self and my daughter and getting her to day care then myself to work. I work about 50 hours a week as a Customer Service Manager, and I also go to school full time online for my bachelors in Accounting. What time I am not mothering, working, and studying I research here on Southern Savers, as well as donating my time to our local church (which I attend three days a week) and also to Kids Against Hunger. Most days I come home from work really not having the time, literally to cook a full meal. I rely on quick meals like the Michael Angelo’s products to feed my family. My husband jokingly says that I make a microwave oven into a gormet tool. I think that having to do this all on my own has really made me a great multi tasker, and meal options like Michael Angelo's have made things so much easier for me. I definitely hope that you do consider me for this, and I could definitely use the free food.

  • georgiagirl502

    Like other moms of school-age children, I run with the busiest! From getting up at 6:30am to get myself and my 2 girls ready then to drop off each of them at their schools (one at private school, one at private preschool) then working (I do consultant work from home) until I pick up younger one to then working during nap time until time to pick up older! Then it's an endless routine of dance, church, cheerleading, errands, etc. until my husband gets home. There's not much downtime until I'm trying to cook dinner, pick up the house, get baths done and bedtime. FINALLY around 8pm I can sit and relax until it's time to start all over the next morning. I love it and would not have it any other way :o)

  • Jennifer

    I am not the busiest mom. I have two children 4 and a half and two. I am a stay at home mom and love being able to say I am very busy with them having fun and learning new things every day. If I win, I will share the coupons with very busy moms that I know so that we can spread the yummy Michael Angelo's dinnners around! Thanks!

  • YummyBoyMummy

    I'm a super busy mom! I have kids in pre-school, elementary school, middle school & high school. I am constantly on the go with my kids, never mind how busy I am with 'life', my husband & working my two part time jobs. :)

  • Elizabeth McKenzie

    Would be sooooo awesome! Please let me win!!! lol

  • http://stutzmanfamilysingers.com Dorcas Stutzman

    I am a homeschooling mother of five beautiful children. Along with the everyday duties of life, our family travels about half the time. This year we are gone 25 weeks… we sing and minister as a family in communities, prisons and/or where ever there are hurting, wounded people. My husband and I work with many people who are broken and depressed from hurt and pain in their life and help to walk them out to freedom! I count it such a privilege to be a part of seeing many people walk into life in a brand new way but it definitly takes some juggling of my schedule to make sure each of my children still gets their share of time and attention! That many meals sounds like manna in the desert to me! :) I know whoever gets them will be so blessed!

  • Karen

    I am a nanny, as well as a therapeutic foster parent who whishes there were more hours in the day!

  • Ashley

    I love being a mom, and boy am I busy one right now. We are in the middle of trying to get our house for sale and moving, son's dog biting a neighbor and filing a claim, daughter's ferret passing away in a freak accident, husband getting a second job where he'll be now be gone 60 hours a week, and me now going to doctors for medical issues… all this while trying to be the best mom to the best kids.

    This would be an amazing blessing and relief added to our lives!!

  • cputman200

    I am not the busiest Mom by far after reading some of the comments, but I sure would like to know what's for dinner at least once a week without having to stand in front of the fridge with the door wide open. My son is 6 months old and I am enjoying learning everything right along with him.

  • bt10

    I am not the busiest, but 2 under 2 keep me going.

  • Wayne

    I am a full-time student, and work 40 hours a week. Plus take care of my family of three!

  • shelagraley

    I would love to win a free year of meals from Michael Angelo's for my sister and her family. My sister is a busy wife and mother of four children (ages 10 yrs., 8 yrs., 5 yrs., and 3 yrs). She is very active in her community and serves meals to other families in needs multiple times each week. Her husband works on a commission basis and since the economic downturn has been struggling financially. They are a very close family who enjoy sitting down at the dinner table together as well as playing games. My sister homeschools three of her four children as well as chairs her Homeschooling Organization (Home Schooling for Him). She has put herself on the backburner for the past 13 years to serve her husband, children and others in her community. By winning this contest, this would provide an opportunity to show Katie how much her service and dedication is appreciated. Most of the people, in which she serves, is not able to give back in any type of financial way (which they greatly need right now) but I know that this reward would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for considering my sister, Katie, as a recipient of this the year long supply of Michael Angelo's meals.

  • TR

    Well as said before being a mom is one of the busiest yet most rewarding jobs… I have 3 boys and expecting another…my oldest being 6. We have soccer practice/games, homework. We own a business and did I said keeping up with 3 boys is very busy. This would be great to win to help relieve stress at dinner time…thanks for the chance!

  • Amanda74

    Wow! My husband, Derek, left yesterday for Afghanistan and I have been wondering how I will find the time (and the motivation) to cook a full-blown meal for myself and my 3-year-old daughter, Meredith… I usually cook most of our family meals from “scratch” while Derek helps Meredith with her “homework” and I make dinner… This would be a blessing for us and also give me less of an excuse not to have the rest of the family over every now and then!

  • robin1969

    This is a great opportunity to not to have to worry about dinner one night a week. Michael Angelo's meals are healthy and good for you. I have a rare cancer that was in my leg and went to both lungs and any help is appreciated. Everyone should eat healthier and be thankful for each and every day. God Bless.

  • kkscarlett

    I stay very busy just being the best mom possible. I work full-time and have a 2 year old and 5 month old boys. A year's worth of delicious Michael Angelo's meals would allow me to spend more time with my family, and that is what is most important.

  • Heather

    I must be the busiest mom ever! I am a single mom to a 3-year-old… I work and I am in school full time. Add church and fun activities on top of that… and I am seriously busy!

  • Nikkoljay

    None of us are perfect mothers, but I strive to be the best wife and mother to my husband James (10 years married tomorrow) and our two boys who are 6 and 3. In the last 2 years, I was laid off twice from two separate jobs, and after much prayer and soul-searching found out that my place was in the home. As such, I am learning to be a more efficient “manager” in my home when it comes to cooking and saving the hard-earned money my husband works for everyday. Winning a gift like this would assist me in my work toward becoming a better homemaker–I will be providing nutritious food to my family while at the same time having a meal once a week that is easy to prepare and will allow me to spend some quality time with my “boys.”

  • Michele

    I know I am not the “busiest” mom, but I am a mom and I am busy, and I would LOVE to win!!!

  • Berly444

    I am a full time stay at home mommy of to lively children. Oh how wonderful it would be to win this prize! It could not come at a better time. We have fallen victim to the severe flooding in Tn. Just found out this morning that our insurance will not cover the expense of our basement, which is 6 inches deep in water. Our basement was my storage for the things that I had stock piled using my coupons. Everything that cant be salavaged will go to the dump. The extra money I have been saving from couponing, looks like it will go toward fixing our basement. Free meals for a yr. would be a great way of saving some extra money!!!

  • mariajs

    I am hte mother of two boys under 2. I am a teacher. I teach orchestra, which means constant schedule changes, extra rehearsals, performances, etc. I am also currently playing myself in a show (I'm a violinist), which means evening rehearsals as well as personal practice time. My husband often travels for work, and usually there is very little notice for this travel, making it very difficult to plan ahead with meals, child care, etc.
    And, I am currently going back to school to get my master's through an online program, because, I didn't have enough to do, or something like that. We are paying all of my tuition out of pocket so as not to go into further debt from loans and my co-workers call me the coupon queen (I make them bring me their inserts), but hey, save wherever you can, right? So we would love these coupons both for convience and money saving!

    Just a note, I do think that I am a pretty busy mom. My children alone keep me hopping. But don't misunderstand this for complaining, I would not trade it for the world. My life is full of blessins and I try very hard to remember that when things get crazy.

  • toniaharrison

    Seriously, the mom you are talking about in this contest is most definitely my sweet friend Michelle. She has become a single mother of 3; a little girl 3, and two boys 6 and 12. In an effort to support her family ON HER OWN, she has gone back to school for Nursing, which as we all know can be extremely demanding. As if school and three kids were not enough, she also works EVERY DAY! To top it off, she makes sure her boys enjoy the normal joys of boyhood and religiously takes them both to the ballfields twice a weeks every weeks (SOMETIMES MORE) for their practices and games. She has the sweetest heart and could just really use a break! What a blessing this would be for her and her amazing kids! Please pick my friend Michelle….she puts new meaning to the term “busy mom”. THANKS for ALL YOU DO!!

  • bgm

    I have to be the busiest mom ever! I have a 4 yr old and 2 yr old and work 40+ hours per week. My husband works 60-70 hours per week and he is NEVER home! It would be great to know dinner could be easily prepared because 5:00-6:00 is my absolute least favorite time of day. My girls could easily out eat teenage boys and if dinner is late they promptly let me know that are dissatisfied with their service, lol! It would take sooo much stress off of me!

  • angela

    I think we are all busy as moms. It is a high calling to live up to. I would love to win meals for a year! I am blessed with 4 children.. 16, 12, 5 and 3. Our 3 year old has autism and has 9 therapy sessions a week. My husband travels internationally and we have no family that lives close to us.
    However, I feel like the most blessed mom on the planet!

  • sarahvan

    I believe I'm the busiest mom out there…I have two kids,4 months and 33 years old(my husband..haha). I'm a full time Police Officer working days,nights and weekends 12 hour shifts at work(which very easily turn into 14 hours shifts). I'm the busiest because when I'm not at work, I'm with my boys, we are a unit and I don't care what we are doing…we are doing it together. When I'm not with my son and husband, I'm thinking of them. I think of them at work to keep me on my toes..knowing I have to get back to them makes me better at my job. I'm a fighter and I fight for them everyday!

  • wendycotterman

    I am a mom to 2 children and 4 dogs!! I also work 9+ hours per day. I would love to win this contest but after reading what the other ladies are doing my hat is off too you!! lol

  • bridget

    Wow, I thought I was busy until I read some of the other entries! I am a stay at home working mom with a 2 1/2 year old son who never naps. That's nothing compared to the women who homeschool four kids, volunteer at their churches, and have won battles with cancer – pick one of them, Jenny! I would love to win, but they deserve it even more :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/ma2cuties Sarah McLaughlin Stockwell

    Let's see, I'm a stay-at-home mom of 4, ages 12-4. The 4 year old has epilepsy which keeps me on my toes, but I am blessed nonetheless. I am the proud wife of my hubby J, he works full time for the southern city we are happy to call home. I run a happy home that aside from my hubby, children, and I includes 1 85lb dog, 3 cats, and a furry chinchilla. Oh, and some fish :o) I am not the only one that cooks, my hubby comes home from work many nights and cooks, too. Aside from cooking I do all the cleaning, washing, folding, shopping, coupon clipping, and bookkeeping. I also volunteer many hours a week at my children's elementary school, helping out their teachers as much as possible. On top of all that, I am starting back to school full time this fall since my youngest will be in kindergarten and I want to relieve some of the pressure my hubby feels as the sole provider. I would love to win this reward, it would be a load off my back as well as my husbands for at least once a week, and I would feel great knowing I am giving my family “real” food, something not usually found in frozen dinners.

  • Momof2girlzs

    I am the Mom to two beautiful little girls (9+5) they are my life. I stay busy between work and college. If I am not doing one of those two things then I am a chaufer, a referee, counselor and not to mention my kids school know me by name because I am there so often volunteering. I am not saying that I deserve this more than anyone else but It would be a great help. Whom ever the winner is congrats in advance. I am sure that you truly deserve the win. :~)

  • lymphworks

    Between graduate school, working and starting a new program in our outpatient clinic, carting kids to school, soccer practices, Sylvan Learning center twice a week, and taking care of home management chores, I am too tired to cook, let alone plan meals and go to the grocery store!!!

    Healthy convenient, prepared foods are my only options!

  • eplusm

    I can't say I'm the busiest but I think I rank within the top 5%! I have three boys ages 14, 12, and 3. My husband is a teacher and football coach while I work full time in finance. Our older boys play every sport imaginable and we are constantly on the go. I have to balance work with homework with practice and game schedules all while finding the time for a well balanced yet quick dinner. Our family loves lasagna and these coupons would be a God send to us. Thanks for the chance!!

  • Cindy

    I am a full time working mother of a 10 year old girl and 7 year old boy. Being a mom is definitely the hardest but most rewarding job on earth. There's always the day to day stressors from work that I subconsiously take home with me, each of my children's afterschool activities, church, house cleaning, grocery shopping, clothes shopping, my children's sporting events on weekends…..and on and on and on! I am fortunate to have two healthy, happy kids and a wonderful husband. I would love to win this contest so that the next time my daughter asks me to climb a tree with her I can climb instead of cook! I'd like to pitch baseball with my son and go on a bike ride without worrying about the stove timer going off.

  • Sherry

    Well, I thought I had this one hands-down until I read everyone else's posts. It seems that I am not the only crazy-busy mom around and I guess I better just get over myself now and stop whining and trudge on. I am a full time instructor with 3 beautiful children (12, 9, 4), a husband, and a dog. They are all in various sports and educational activities so like all of you I too am a taxi driver any time I am not at work. I am also a maid, a confidant, a shoulder to cry on, and most of all “MOM”. That doesn't seem too overwhelming does it? We are all happy and healthy and for that alone I should just be thankful and wear a smile from dawn til dusk. Truthfully, there's nothing in this world I'd rather be than a very busy mom of the 3 most wonderful kids in the world. Here’s wishing you all a very happy Mother’s Day!

  • dorindamoon

    I am a 41 year-old wife, mom, and educator. I have two boys – ages 19 and 8. I teach 4th grade language arts; I have been teaching in the same school for eighteen years. I also teach Children's Church on Sundays to a group of lively 5-12 year-olds. My oldest son is in college and my youngest son is in the 3rd grade. The youngest son also plays baseball on the local 7-8 rec-ball league. I also ebay to make extra money for my son's college tuition. I am spread so thin that I would love to have a clone. I get up each day, go to work, come home and take my son to practice or play baseball, or do household chores on the days he has off, then I list and package ebay items for a few hours. I get up the next day to do it all over again. I would love to win!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1141039013 Holly Gilreath Harrison

    Enjoying every busy minute (okay not EVERY). Taking care of my three girls 6, 3, and 15 months. What a blessing it is to be a mommy. :) Would LOVE some free healthy meals. :)

  • Christine

    Two boys, and an up and coming out of state move and jobs keep us busy! I sure would like to have a night each week when I didn't have to do my most hated chore! Cooking Ugh!!

  • darlenegrasham

    I would like to win these free dinners for one of the busiest women I know”Fran Fluhler” she works long hours at a place called The Manna House……she would use these meals to feed homeless ,poor and needy families She is an amazing person who cares so much for others. She and other volunteers let people in need come and pick out their groceries from the donated goods so to provide a hearty meal to men,women and children who do not have what we take for granted and that is food .She would put these meals to the best use. Over 8000 people a month in the Tennesee Valley visit the manna house to provide meals for their familes.So without a doubt Mrs.Fran is the busiest mom…..feeding 8000 a month.:)

  • rjhelms

    I am such a busy Mom. I have a two year old and a 4 year old. I am homeschooling my 4 year old. They have some special vision needs, so many times we have doctor's appointments. I also am AWANA commander at my church and head of the children's department. I also do extreme couponing to save the family budget. I hope to taste these yummy Michael Angelo dinner's and know supper is taken care of one night.

  • Angela

    I am entering for my friend, Bonni, because I don't know if she will take the time to enter. As a stay-at-home mother of four, 7, 6, 4, & 3, she devotes her time not only to her loving husband and children (soccer games, basketball games, softball games, church, home gardening, family circle time, etc.), but also to other busy women (like me), encouraging them and helping them to grow closer in their relationship with God through a mom's small group at our church and through her genuine care and love. Her husband works a full time job and preaches at a small church once or twice a month about an hour from their home. She and her family stand behind him 100%. She also opens her house to family and friends for coffee, holidays, or a place to stay if they are in need. I think Bonni is a perfect candidate for this reward, which could help her provide not only healthy meals for her family, but she could get a small break in her schedule to not have to plan and cook a meal for everyone one night a week. The best part is that, despite how busy Bonni is, she never appears too busy to help someone out. She is a person I am so glad to call my friend!

  • Lisa

    I'm the busiest mom because I got the most active 5 month old out there! And I'm a people pleaser, always trying to help!

  • Molliec

    what an amazing giveaway! I know there are moms busier than me out there, but I don't think motherhood should be a competition. it is so hard for any mom to find enough hours of the day!! I have 2 little ones under 2 with a police officer hubby, so any time that this dinner once a week would free up would be much appreciated! Thank you for the ways you are blessing my family and others will all you do!!

  • Maranda Mink

    Oh Boy! I am a busy Mom! I work full time and have 3 children. I love Michael Angelo's entrees because they allow me to spend more time enjoying my family and they are delicious!!!!!

  • danastover

    i am the busiest mom in the area. I work 4 days a week, then pick up my two girls and head to soccer three days a week. On our off days we go to church and soccer tournaments on weekends. My husband is out of town every other week so I play the fix-it roll to along with yard work. Supper is usually fast food or cereal, my girls need more and Michael Angelo's would be a life saver. Help me help my kids and feed them something they would look forward to and healthy too. Thanks, gotta get busy now.

  • jaw0834

    I'm a busy mommy to my two energetic and full of curiousity boys. They are 3 and 1 and keep me on my toes more than any job I have previously held. I could have never imagined that being a parent could be so challenging and rewarding at the same time. I'm loving every minute of raising up my two boys and maintaining a healthy and happy home. I am also currently working on my teaching recertification (for when I do eventually return to work) and I do part-time work from home. Gotta make sure I have time for my hobbies too…scrapbooking, couponing, reading, and hiking! Life as a mommy is busy…but oh-so good!

  • Lavonda M

    i dont think i know any mom that is not busy. i am the mother of a 2 handsome boys, ages 3 and 1, and yes they do keep me hopping. my husband owns a construction business and works long hours many days, i'm thankful for the priviledge i have to stay home and raise my boys and instill our values into their young lives. being a mom is a huge responsibility and such a blessing.
    i would love to win this, just the thought of not having to worry about what to make for supper 1 night a week makes my heart flip flop. :)

  • KateW

    I think “Busy” is synonymous with “Mother”.

    Being a full-time working “mama” of a beautiful 15 month old daughter, I often find it hard to support my family, find quality time to spend with my angel, and complete the house chores!

    Not having to worry about one meal a week would be a blessing!

  • Rainh2o

    Teacher and mother of high school and middle school aged children who eat all of the time! I never knew this about Michael Angelo's. I'd love to give this a try!

  • Andrea Elliott

    I am a busy full-time working Mommy to a 2 1/2 year old little girl. My commute to work is about 30 minutes which doesn't sound like much to some people. However, I pick up my little girl when I leave work and drive 35-40 minutes in opposite directions each day depending on which Grandmother kept my child for the day. Then, once I pick her up, I have another 15-20 minute commute home or to workout. Then, I must gather everything inside and begin dinner with a WILD 2 year old running around in the background. I have begun to rely on semi-prepared foods and frozen meals more and more due to my hectic schedule everyday. It is good to know that this brand has so many good qualities so that even though I cannot put alot of “time” into my meals, I can feed my family something that is of good quality. Good Luck Everyone : )

  • Christen

    My mom is the busiest mom I know. She has 4 children, ranging from 21 to 9, a husband, works two fulltime jobs, and is now helping me plan my wedding. She's the busiest, but the best mom I know!

  • paulbloodworth

    I guess I am the exception here because I am the busy dad! I am a 7th grade teacher and for some reason it is me who whittles with coupons! Sure, I am busy like the rest of us, but what makes me busy is my time is spent spending time with my wife, my son, and my daughter as a family. We might not get the laundry done every Sunday as we would hope and we might eat at restaurants more than we should but we're together and that's what matters!

  • maedae93

    3 school age kids from 8 & under. I think that says it all! Good luck to all!

  • jenstamper

    I'm a single mom (whose ex is not in the picture). I also work full time and have recently started my masters degree. I also make sure we have time for playdates and sports (flag football, soccer and baseball) even with work and school.

  • claire

    Busy over here…though reading the other posts, not sure I'm the “busiest” lol! Three kids, ages 16, 5 and 3, and I'm pregnant, due in June. I run my own business (photography, primarily weddings) and I also teach dance. To top all of this off, my husband is a firefighter, and so every 3rd day he is gone for 24 hours. In order to save money, I cook extra of all our meals, or buy prepared frozen meals when I can get them super cheap, so he can take food to work instead of being tempted to grab fast food with the guys. I also volunteer my time as photographer for Montgomery, Alabama March of Dimes, as well as Heart Gallery of Alabama.

    While of course these coupons would come in handy now…I can't even imagine how helpful they would be once the new baby gets here!

  • kierarox

    This is a great giveaway and would come in very handy to a busy family1

  • Anita Maust

    Everyone asks how I do it with 4 kids,2 in dippers and home schooling another. I tell them one day at a time and some days one minute at a time.

  • Tonya

    It would be really nice to win! I'm a very busy mom. I work part-time with preschool-aged children. I have a husband who works a lot of unflexible hours. My two kids (ages 6 & 9) have at least 2 hours of homework each night between the both of them. They are also involved in extra-curricular I am also a volunteer coordinator at my kids' school and volunteer many hours each week. I cook 6 out of 7 seven nights per week due to budgetary constraints. This would be a nice prize!

  • cojacks

    First of all I would like to thank you and Michael Angelo's for doing this great giveaway. I am a busy mom of five ages 13 yrs.-21months. I work outside the home as a part time Radiation Theapist. I am a socer mom for my two boys. I am a Catechesist at my church & am part of a group of people building Christian Community. I also do share-a-meal with two other families. My life is full! These meals would be a great help

  • tamperly

    I am not the busiest mom by a long shot! My children are passed the busy stage. I am a mother of 2 beautiful children. During my daughter's senior year of high school, she was called home to be with the Lord. That was 5-1/2 years ago. My son is now 20 with a full schedule all his own. I still think that sharing a meal as a family is very important no matter the age of my children and with 3 adults in the home with 3 different schedules it becomes very trying to achieve that task. Winning these meals would help my family come together and share a meal during the busy work week. Thanks for this opportunity.

  • raniah

    With two children, one being 2 1/2 and the other being 8 months, my life is very hectic! We have an activity almost everyday for my toddler to stay busy and I also work part-time.

  • Elizabeth

    I'm entering for a woman I attend church with. She's 7 months pregnant with her 4th child (oldest just turned 8) and finishing her PhD in Psychology. A free meal a week would be a blessing, I'm sure, to help make her life a little easier.

    To ALL mothers out there: You are AMAZING! Keep up the great work!

  • ruth

    I'm at STAH mom of a 3 and 4 year old

  • Nicole

    I am a mom-to-be. I am school teacher working 40+ hours a week. I get home in enough time to cook dinner, but my husband is a detective and gets home at 7. We eat together when he comes home, so having something quick would be a blessing. Did I mention having free meals would help with grocery bill, so we can pay off more debt.

  • http://clippingforacause.blogspot.com Heather

    3-year-old twins and an 8 month old = 'nuff said! I would LOVE this!!

  • Elizabeth B

    I am a busy mom! I am trying to finish my PhD in the next 3 months logging in 40 hours in the lab plus time at home, i have a new baby and a hubby who works 60+ hours a week. I would love to not have to cook all the time!

  • cindymalouf

    i am a single mom of 4 kids. i am working 3 jobs of which i love all of them. and this would help out a ton. my kids would appsolutely love it.
    cindy

  • JennW

    I stay home with my daughter (2yrs) and have another baby on the way! My husband is finishing his masters this year and also working full time, we live 500+ miles from our families and travel pretty often to see them. We definitely stay busy and I could use those nights off from cooking! :)

  • acwilson

    Although I am really busy as a stay at home mom of four, I would love to nominate a friend who is mom to 6 children (ages 12 and under) and she home schools them. In addition to her many roles as mom and wife, she teaches ladies' Bible Study, is involved in MANY ministries and ALWAYS has a smile on her face. I know she is on a really tight budget and follows your blog daily -always looking for ways to save. Recently, my four year old son was hospitalized and she delivered dinner to the hospital for my family. I would love for Nicole to receive Michael Angelo's dinners because I know how much she would appreciate it!

  • Thuy

    I commute an hour each way to work! And to add to that I drop off and pickup my daughter from daycare. I have a wonderful husband and he helps me as much as possible, however, he doesn't get home from work until 8:00 PM every night. If I didn't have to think about dinner 1 night a week that would be wonderful!

  • Amber

    I am the single mom of a 14 month old. I work all day and would love to come home and not worry about what I am making for me and my little man! Plus he already loves Italian food! Thanks for the chance Jenny!

  • sasha

    I think my friend Kristen is the busiest mom. She works a full time job as a DBA which means that she doesn't just work 9-5 but she also has to work on the database at night when there is not much business going on. Besides working a full time job she has two little girls. She tries to make her family of 4 a dinner every night from starch after a long day at the office. Then she cleans up around the house. Adding to all of this she still finds time to grocery shop and clip coupons to save her family money. Normally she does the grocery shopping during her lunch breaks. I would say this mom has 3 full time jobs making her the busiest mother I know.

  • rae318

    Any mom is a busy mom…I love the chaos my one year old creates and am so grateful for southernsavers to help create peace at least with my grocery trips!

  • courtney_80

    i'm a stay at home mother of a 2 yr old and 1 yr old. we cloth diaper, do extended BFing, babywearing, and try to take a very natural approach. we have our own garden and 4 acres of lawn with fruit trees, berries, grapes, and nut trees along with tons of flowering plants. we are constantly working on something! these meals sound great and would be wonderful to have one night a week! thanks for the opportunity, Jenny!

  • jazecher

    I am a busy mom with four kids ages 8,7,4, and 2. My older ones go to school 30 minutes from our house so that is about 2 hours of driving most days. In between I teach several aerobics classes to stay healthy. Then there is the usual meal times, grocery shopping (with couponing), church, bible study group, piano lessons, gymnastics classes, and swim lessons. On top of that we are trying to move so I am painting and packing if anyone in the house is asleep and I am not. I would love a year of healthy meals that is quick and easy.Thanks!

  • Kristi Sparkman

    I am the busiest mom ever! I have an eight month old baby, a full time job, a husband, two acres of property to care for, as well as a pool, and I am in graduate school!

  • sasha

    something

  • http://frugallygreen.gather.com/ April

    I'm busy because I'm working two jobs, have a two year old, and my husband works out of town!

  • angelahelms

    I consider myself to be a very busy mom. I have 3 year old boy/girl twins.i work 40+ hours per week, and attend nursing school as well.I love Aouthern Savers adn have learned ALOT about couponing and have to save money for my family. I think my comment or entry is like most of the others. I this day and time there is not enough hours in the day. I like to be able to spend time with my family and it just seems that every evening we are busy doing “life things” and don't get to just sit down and talk, play, or just enjoy one another.I think we are ALL deserving so I know it will be hard to pick a winner, but I would LOVE to win to be able to provide a healthy meal and buy me some good quality time with my family that is a rare and valuable thing to me. Thanks for the contest!!!

  • julie

    Iam a very busy mom of 3 .The old saying the older they are the more they need you!! is very true,I have one on college,one trying to find a steady job and the last is graduating college in Dec. We are on the run constantly supporting them in their activities and scholl.My husband and I both work a full time job and a part time job. Our children also work.We volunteer and church.I teach a class on Weds and am part of the meals minisrty.My husband when he is not working makes sure our middle child gets to all his classes and meeting since the child lost his license .I try to prepare healthy meals so we can be at our best for the week on the go………..

  • brendak27

    I think I am the busiest mom. I have thre boys 2,8,11. My husband and I work diffrent times so one of us is always with the kids. (so it is like being a single parent ever night). I am also starting to go to school for nursing. It seems that we always have somthing going on with the kids

  • AmandaM

    I don't know that I'm the busiest mom out there, but I'm busy enough! I have four kids, ages 5, 4, 3, and 1. I stay home with them and homeschool the oldest child. My husband works very long hours. He usually leaves at 6:00 am and usually arrives home in the evening at 7:00 pm so I serve a very late dinner. It's hard on all of us to eat so late, but we believe it is important to have our evening meal as a family. I am always looking for ways to simplify dinner and this looks great!

  • Chamisa

    I'm the busiest mom in my house =) I have two boys: 6 months and 2 years. I also have a husband who just earned his PhD while I worked to support him for the past 4 years. Now we are looking for ways to reduce our busy-ness and this would be a great one (along with all the savings I am getting thanks to Southern Savers!).

  • BusiestMotherEVER!

    Wow, those are some busy moms!
    My mom is a very busy mom also. Our dad was in the Navy, who traveled alot,(he's now retired) and I am one of 6 children, one with down syndrome. Mom does an excellent job taking care of her though, and it would help a lot if she wouldn't have to worry about a couple of meals.She homeschools us all, and has since the beginning. During the summer, we all do swim team, at the pool from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM every day every week except Sunday. My brothers play Upwards basketball, w/ me and dad as coaches. She helps out sometimes too, when dad can't make it. My older sis also swims during the winter. We are involved in a weekly homeschool co-op, and she doesn't have a maid to clean the house:). (although sometimes she wishes she did) Thanks for doing this contest Mrs. Jenny! That's very thoughtful of you…and if my mom is the busiest (and best to me! ) mom ever, thank you so much!!!

  • jsthoughts

    I love Michael Angelo's entrees and family size meals. Once I tried them I found that there is nothing else on the market locally to compare. Outstanding flavor!!!

  • http://blondeintellect.blogspot.com Courtney

    Well, I'm not a mom but I am just as busy and just as interested in saving money, living thrifty and giving to others. I am 24 years old and I am in a full time MBA program. During this 18 month program I have been working full time for a financial services company, typically 40+ hours per week. To say I am busy is an understatement! However, in February I got laid off from this job and I am now collecting unemployment while I try to find a new full time job that will allow me to continue to pursue my MBA, as I only have one semester left. I would LOVE to WIN!

  • Ann M.

    It would be great to win this prize! I will not presume I am the busiest mom, because I know we all are, but here's my life as it is right now and BOY would one meal a week be a gift! Two great kids and a wonderful husband to cook for. Couponing to make ends meet (thanks to you!). I teach kindergarten so I get my two to school early and then report to teach my class. Often I feel that my “best” stuff goes to these children and I am pooped when my favorite two children come home from school. One night a week to not have to cook would be a great way to have a night to count on for quality time with them. My husband is very helpful, but travels a good deal. The children have sports, etc. so we frequently are on the go during the week and particularly all weekend. I also teach at my church on Sunday mornings and we host a couples' bible study on Sunday evenings. I am my own help, so all of the cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. must get done somewhere in there as well. We have no family where we live so we don't have a lot of down time. But, we are blessed with good health, a home, and employment, so I will not complain. Will only say that a meal a week for free would be an additional wonderful blessing! Blessings to you, Jenny. You have really changed our family budget and we are grateful.

  • Adriane

    Full-time working mom of three under 6 who is never to busy to give an encouraging word – but sometimes too busy to cook a real meal. :) No matter what we do during a day – we always stop and eat dinner together each night and it is our favorite time of day.

  • tonyaalf

    I am a busy mom of 5 – 4 girls, one boy, ages 17, 16, 14, 12, and 7. I home school them – grades 11, 9, 6, and 1. My husband is self-employed, and I help do the bookkeeping, taxes, workers' comp, and insurance paperwork. I teach Sunday School and at our home school co-op. We are part of a host home network that houses traveling Christian musicians. At any time we might get a call, and 4-10 guys between the ages of 19 and 25 will be at my house for a night, sometimes two. They always show up hungry, tired, and in need of a bath, and at 1 in the morning. It sure would be nice to have plenty of meals on hand to feed these guys who give so much of themselves at shows and who get very little compensation.

  • Victoria T.

    The definition of mom should be “busiest person in the house who still manages to get it done.” I stay at home full time with my daughters, ages 4 and 1. I work part time from home on evenings and weekends. I cook dinner every night for my family and am thankful that my hubby says thank you every time. But I think lots of moms do the same, it's what we do. Only other moms know how hard we work and how often thankless a job it can be. But every once in a while you'll here a “I love you Mommy” and you are re-energized for a month. Yes, I'm super busy. My house is never clean enough. I'd rather plan a playdate than a dinner party because my kids will be happier. I enjoy being busy with crafts, story times, and park days. I'm exhausted because of all of it too. But that's ok…I'm a mom. It's exactly what I signed up for….happy exhaustion.

  • Carol

    I am an “in between” mom – a single Mom to two daughters, one in college, one special needs in 5th grade. We live with my almost 70 year old parents. Dad is diabetic and an amputee, Mom has COPD, a chronic lung disease. Both girls were homeschooled throughout, and the one in college does not yet have a car.. So my jobs include: teacher, caregiver, chauffer, guidance counsellor, housekeeper, financial advisor, organizer, shopper, meal planner, cook, diswasher, groundskeeper, baggage carrier, scheduler, neighbor, grammar police officer…Mom!

  • weegrowstrong

    Wow! Sounds like everyone is doing a fantastic job at pulling of this calling of motherhood! Congrats ladies! I am a mother to four (8,6,4,19 months) who's husband travels and lives out of hotels for 9 months out of the year. . .I would deffinately use my meals to leave to the babysitter while I grabbed a coffe once a week! ( ;

  • http://threeboysandanoldlady.blogspot.com/ Tomi

    I am the busiest mom ever, with hubby, 3 kids, working full-time, going to school full-time, volunteer duties, this obligation and that obligation…whew, I'm tired just writing about it. There's a lot to do, but like the rest of these fab moms, I manage to get it done. Great contest and good luck everyone!

  • Missy

    I am a busy Mom, because of my two, loving and adorable young boys. With all the playing that this 3 year old, and 18 month old does, these dinners come in handy. Kids love them and so does the husband! Happy kids, Happy wife, Happy life!!!!

  • cindy sharp

    I am the busiest mom ever because I am a work at home mom, who writes Court ordered asessments, leave two nights a week to run Adult and teen anger mgmt. groups, homeschool my son, love and meet the needs of hubby and still figure out time for friends and couponing ;)

  • mendym

    I am one of the busiest moms because God blessed me with two wonderful boys that NEVER stop!

  • Amber

    I don't think being the “busiest” mom is something to strive for at all. In fact, we have been trying to pare down on activities; the kids are allowed one extracuricullar each but even with that, we still manage a busy life. I drive the kids to school every morning and pick them up every afternoon. While they are at school, I swim laps for one hour, I work from home in our business, do laundry, dishes, etc and plan meals. Once a week, my daughter has ballet and I shuttle her to that. 3-5 times a week, my son has baseball. I volunteer at their school once a week. I have women's bible study once a week. We also attend church every Sunday. That is the usual week for us without anything extra thrown in, which is usually not the case. lol

  • firefighter_wife

    I am a busy stay-at-home mom to two wonderful boys (ages 1 & 3). Being a mom is the most rewarding and fun job I have ever had! I stay super busy keeping up with two boys who love to explore and are into everything. Having some extra help with free meals would be great!

  • Tanyalulu

    I'm busy chasing around my one year old, who just learned to climb on things, teaching my 4 year old to read, and making sure my husband stays out of trouble. I cook dinner most nights of the week and would enjoy a little “easy” dinner. Thanks.

  • Cristen

    I'm sure I can't claim the title of busiest mom, but we sure don't sit around and twiddle our thumbs either! I have two children 20 months apart (a 3 year old girl and a 19 month old boy) who are very active (I get comments about their busy-ness all the time!). I also keep a 6 month old baby 3 days a week. I am also on staff part time at an urban youth ministry. My husband is a teacher, realtor, and baseball coach, so during the spring in particular, we are always running around like crazy!

  • susansaver

    I would like to win a year's worth of dinners for my sister. She is probably one of the busiest mom's I know to my 2-year-old nephew. She got pregnant with him while she was still in residency to be a family doctor. She went back to work after just 3 months to finish up and then immediately started a full-time position at a local clinic that services a low-income and uninsured population. Despite being busy with her career and the breadwinner of the family, she is an excellent mother and spends most of her free time. She also makes sure he eats healthy, fresh and organic meals. This sort of giveaway is perfect for her. She can still feed my nephew healthy food but save time and money in the process!

  • Lesley

    Well, I'm pregnant with my first child and am due in July. I really have no idea what it's like to be a mom, but from what my friends tell me….I'm about to become very, very busy! :)

  • Alyssa

    I have a 3yr old, 19 month old, 7 week old, husband starting his own business right now, moving in three weeks, and church service. We don't eat out, so I make the meals, change two kids diapers, help my husband with his work, and all of the other basic things like shopping, cleaning and that never-ending self-sustaining amoeba we call laundry. :-)

  • michwas

    I would love to win a year of free meals. I am a very busy mom of 2 boys- ages 8 and 12. My husband is a fireman and works crazy hours. We do not have the 8-5 lifestyle here. We even celebrate holidays on days other than the actual holiday since his schedule is what it is. Picking up 2 boys from school, homework, baseball, and whatever might fall into our evening we LOVE to have a meal that is quick, GOOD, and nutritious. Working full time, trying to be 10 places at once, and of course this is always on the night he is working! Please pick me- I would use the coupons and let everyone I know know how good your products are!! Thanks!!

  • Andrea

    Busy Mom of Four: 18, 16, 9, and 8….my husband travels quite a bit with his job. The older two kids are working and in school so I try to chauffeur them around when I can, while the younger two are on competitive(traveling) soccer teams and play rec softball. Between the two sports we are usually at the fields every day of the week and are always looking for quick healthy meal ideas! As if that is not enough we have homework, school projects, social events, and we home school their religious education classes because they will be receiving First Holy Communion this year! We love Michael Angelo’s lasagna and have it regularly!!! Quick and delicious!!!!!

  • dwaynejenn46

    I think any mother is the busiest mother in the world…but as for myself, I am the mother of 4 young children: 8, 5, 2 and 5 months! The oldest three are energetic boys, and my new little girl loves being in the middle of things. I spend everyday trying to keep up with mouths fed, diapers changed, floors vacuumed, laundry folded…and all the other 500 things every mother knows needs to be done. I try to make sure every one of my children has a one on one moment with me each day, as well as my husband.

  • 2bmd2013

    I feel like I am the busiest Mom ever. I am a first year medical student at the Quillen College of Medicine. In addition to Medical School, I have four children ages 7,9,11, and 13. My three daughters are involved in dance each 3 days per week and my son (13) plays on two different baseball teams. My husband does what he can to help but he works a full time (+>40hr/week) job. In addition to running the 3 girls to all of their dance activities and my son to all his baseball practices I help with book reports, school projects and the daily maintenance of school work for 4 children (assignments, tests, etc). Somewhere in all those hours of Mommy duty I have to learn what it takes to become a physician. Many times I am studying Genetics or Histology while I am watching my sons baseball game. My dream is to serve people in rural areas that do not have access to adequate medical care. I have a course load of >30 hours per semester and I am required to do community service volunteer work in addition to coursework. It is exhausting being a medical student and mother. However, my children are my greatest cheerleaders. Without their support I could never accomplish this dream.

  • Megan

    I'm a very busy mom to a three year old and 10 month old. I'm not busy with a money-earning job but busy mothering these two beautiful children and all that comes with that. I'd love free meals for a year to help free up some more time to spend with the kids and to stretch our grocery dollars.

  • laragrahm

    I am one of the busiest moms! I homeschool my two sons 8 and 5 and work two part time jobs during the nights and weekends and to help out with the budget. This would be an awesome help for my husband during one of those nights that I am at work. Thanks for the chance to win and also for coming to Montgomery, Al for your workshop. It was a great experience for me and I am still trying to “get CVS” . I am waiting for that moment you said would come.

  • Jessica

    I am one of the busiest moms I know. I have two children ages 7 and 2, I work part time and attend college part time. My husband works odd hours which leaves me to drive the children to their sports and social activities and typically means I cook all the meals, do all the cleaning and whatever else needs to be done. The one thing I do for myself is take about an hour per week to coupon shop by myself. I love it! I figure if I could win a free meal a week, that would free up an extra hour a week that I could do my shopping alone for two hours (with my coffee and my Souther Saver print out!) just thinking about it sounds like a dream come true…. ahhhh.

  • Lisa C

    I want my dearest friend (Patty) to win. She is mom to a 6 yr old girl and 8 year old boy, her husband travels a lot with his company. The kids have sports and girl scouts and church during the week. Patty teaches the childrens church (she writes the skits and performs) on Sunday. She also has to travel sometimes for work as well. Patty is also VERY involved in the school and does all the Campbells labels and boxtops for education, etc. She has even been a host to an exchange student from Kurzikstan, whom she now also considers a daughter.
    She is an excellent mom and very deserving of this!!

  • artmommy222

    I am full of admiration for all of you moms out there who seem to get it all done! If it was a contest for who was the busiest, I would not win, but I am a busy mom doing church activities, kid activities, home improvements, and cooking all the dinners! Would be nice to get some free meals.

  • thersea

    Hi everyone, I reallhy think I am the busiest mom-grandma. I have grown children (and one 21 year old still at home). Grandma to 8, 4 of which is here in our town. I am very active in all of their lifes. Taking or picking up kids from school, dance, team practise. I am very active in our church. I help teach our 3,4,5 year old choir. I sing in our adult choir. I do the Master's Fellowship newsletter though our church. Help my husband who is a branin tumor, heart surgery patient (2) and recently finished chemo for lumpfloma. I am at the end of the month, May, having to have MAJOR back surgery from C-3 to T-3.
    I try very hard to save money by going to 4 different stores weekly and spent plenty of nights in front of tv clipping and planning the use of my coupons. I would be so every blessed to have the chance of getting your yearly food.

  • festas20

    I am the busiest mom that “I” know. I'm married with two children and I work a full time job in sales. I am a wonderful mother and wife to my family. My daughter is currently 17 and graduating from highschool ( and getting ready for college )so you know the SENIOR year is VERY active and my son is 5 and currently graduating from KINDERGARTEN (so sweet). Between God/Family/Home (which is most important), work, Senior Year and Kindergarten I find the time for my favorite hobby which is extreme couponing. Thanks to Jenny and Southern Savers my weekly budget has went from $150 weekly to $60 weekly.I am still very busy but not so much stressed for cash. (yes, we still value dinner together every evening at the kitchen table, not take out or frozen but something fresh and hot 4-5 nights a week) Thanks Jenny!! P.S. to all..DONT SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF!

  • designedintime

    Everyone is Busy mom…If you're a Mom, you're always Busy!! I have kids and husband..makes me busy. Lucky enough to not have to work (for now) which has been great… :) But children, errands, dentist app, shopping, HUSBAND, they all keep me busy as a bee!

  • Wendy

    Well, I can't say I am the busiest mom because making sure everyone is fed, safe and clean most days keeps me hoping. I am a mom of 5, one in college, 2 teens I homeschool and 2 preschoolers.

  • Amy

    Well, after reading some of the comments below, it doesn't appear that I am the busiest mom! However, I would still love to win because my two kiddos keep me hopping!

  • Sherry

    I'm not a mom, however, I do coordinate a charity that helps 20,000 children at Christmastime. On top of that, I work full-time and am involved extensively at my church. I am one busy working-girl! :)

    Blessings on your day!

  • Alice

    I am a busy mom for the simple reason: ” I LOVE MY FAMILY”

  • susandtim

    I'm a busy mom!! I work full time – i teach HIGH SCHOOL MATH! Plus I have two boys ages 7 and 8! Such a blessing!!!!

  • Melissa

    I am not sure I qualify as the busiest mom but I am always running around like a chicken with it's head cut off (that is how my son explains it). lol I am a mom to 4 boys ages, 10, 9, 6, & 2. My older 3 play baseball currently and we practically live at the ball fields. Any help with dinner time would be appreciated around this house.
    Thanks for all the money saving coupon help!

  • NCMomof4

    With two 3-year olds,a 4-year old, and a 9-year old as well as a full time job, these meals would be a great help for a quick & healthy weeknight meal. Hope i win.

  • karray

    I am a busy mom of 3, a 15 year old and twins that will be 13 on Friday. Life just seems to get busier they older they get, as they always seem to need to go somewhere.

  • Stacey

    Because I homeschool! No time to cook with three kids, a hubby that works long hours and homeschooling!!

  • Tara Delong

    I am one of the busiest Mom's. I am a full time working mother I work at least 40hrs a week at my job and have 2 kids 14 and 7. I start my day off in the moring getting kids ready for school and taking my olderst son to the bus stop by 7am. I go to work all day and get home. My afternoons as soon as I get home I start a load of laundry and then the fun begins. I have to get dinner done and homework done. My 14yr old son is in Baseball and he travels for games. I also have a 7yr old girl that does Softball and Girl Scouts. I have to get dinner done and homework done before we have to go to practice or games. Between both kids we have games and or practice everynight. Sometimes they both will have ball on the same nights. My son has to be dropped off at fields by 6pm and she has to be at fields at 630. They play at different fields in 2 different directions. After dropping my son off I have to get daughter to her field stay with her and then go back to his fields. My husband does not get out of work till after 6pm so I have to get everyone were they need to be. I have to fit in Girl Scouts during the week if she has not games. We also have events on the weekends that I have to fit in for girl scouts.
    The meals would work out great since I always try to get the kids food at home before games and practices. I try not to spend the money at fields to save money.

  • tiffany1119

    I've been staring at this screen for a while now just trying to figure out what exactly makes me the busiest mom. I have three boys age 9, 3, and 6 months and a husband who works full time and is in college. I stay at home with the two younger ones during the day while my oldest is at school. I clip my coupons between diaper changes and cleaning homemade baby food off my floor. I cook dinner between homework and laundry. I sleep between bedtime stories and midnight feedings. I shower somewhere in between Cub Scout meetings and soccer practice. After midnight feedings I do data entry from my computer while all is quiet. And on the weekends, between soccer games and church I find time to sell Thirty-One Gifts. BUT does that make me the busiest mom? No. It makes me the luckiest mom.

  • karengreen2

    I am sure that everyone is equally as busy as me, but it never hurts to try. I started my own company called The Reading Corner last year. I offer preschool – 2nd grade enrichment classes. I currently have 60 children enrolled and will have over 150 children enrolled in my summer program. Along with my company, all the extracurricular activities, church, cleaning, etc., we just found out we are pregnant with our fifth child – all under the age of 8! Although I am thrilled, I tend to go on bedrest halfway through so free meals would really help out!!

  • sblyth

    I am busy because I have a 5 month old baby and a 25 month old toddler. Between the two, I am always moving, cleaning, washing, feeding. I habe a great husband but he is out the door before the babies wake up and doesn't return until just before bed time. In between, it is just me and the kids… and the dog who we walk twice a day! I try to have supper ready for my husband when he gets home so we can eat as a family but honestly, it rarely if ever happens! One day a week of having an easy dinner would certainly help this tired mom!

  • Angela Redshaw

    I believe I am the busiest mom, because I work full time at an alternative school ( these are the BAD children). I have to be mom, dad, teacher, counselor, nurse and wear any other hat you can imagine to 90 middle school children. Then, I travel for 45 minutes every other day to my mother's to fix her some meals for the next day and a half, do her laundry, and household chores that need to be completed, then drive back 45 minutes to my house and fix supper for my family. I have all the normal 3 children activities to do such as boy scouts, dancing and band. Then, there is homework and getting them ready for bed. I also have dishes and everyday chores to do before bed, then my day starts over the next morning.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/KHY6FFKU7OJG6USAFMFGEEYFIQ Carrie

    I had 3 boys in 3 and a half years! I joke with my hubby I've been pregnant or nursing constantly since 2006! My boys are now 4, 2 and 8 months (this one is still nursing!). I stay at home with them, teach piano lessons, and have recently embarked on homeschooling! I am an avid couponer (thanks to Jenny!) and take time each week to save our family money while grocery shopping. Oh and did I mention I'm a pastor's wife?!?! So that means I play piano in the worship band, sing on a worship team, am the nursery coordinator and “administrative assistant” to the pastor (ha! This is of course only paid with love and appreciation!). We eat dinner together as a family every night- even the busy church ones! Free quick and easy meals for a year would be a tremendous blessing. Plus we love Italian food!

  • Elizabeth C

    I am so busy because I never have time too cook supper!! I hate it but some days I just cant get enough time in.!

  • Bridget

    I'm the busiest mom because I take care of my husband and five-year-old daughter, work two jobs, and I'm writing a dissertation at the same time.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kelly-Keefe/100000993600241 Kelly Keefe

    I agree that any mom is a busy mom, but here is my life summarized. I am full time, homeschooling Mama of 5 darlings ages 2.5, 4, 5, 11, and 13. I am the wife of one hardworking man who is a fabulous Daddy and Husband. My kiddos are all being home schooled at their own level, even the little ones. We have 3 full meals a day and 3 delicious snacks. There is never a dull moment here, never a boring time (although I would love one) and always at least one “still hungry” tummy. I wake up before the sun to be up before the children and clean during little ones nap time, then stay up late to finish laundry… Sleep? Yes, it happens and I wake up to another day of blessed chaos!

  • sherry

    I homeschool my four kids, work part-time, get groceries and coupon, visit friends and family, have a garden, cook and clean. Whew!

  • http://www.facebook.com/tiffany.lunsford Tiffany Lunsford

    I have three kids (9,8, and 15 months), a husband (who is type 1 diabetic) and a full time job! I am ALWAYS running someone to the dr (hubby more than anyone) or trying to keep up with everything the kids need to do. I want desperately to coupon and save tons of money but I dont have time to clip the coupons, much less organize them! I like the fact that this company takes time to put healthy ingredients into their meals- thats what stops me from just popping something frozen into the oven! AND it would make counting the hubbys carbs soooo much easier (another thing I spend time on!). Less time preparing the food would equal more time I can spend with my beautiful family. Thanks for the consideration!

  • Wendy

    I don't know that I am the busiest Mom, but it sure feels like it.I am a full time stay at home mom, I have homeschooled my children for the past 11 years, my two oldest are now in college though, we have TaeKwonDo class 3 days a week, Piano lessons, 4 cats, 1 rowdy dog, a husband who is on call 24/7 and I never know when he will be going into work or when he will be home, this often makes meal preparation challenging, he usually works second shift but that may mean going to work anywhere from 10:00am – 2:00pm and sometimes leaving on a moments notice. I also garden, work with the youth at church on Wednesdays and teach a Sunday School class. This would be a great help for those days when I just don't have the time to prepare a meal.

  • Lisa Merithew

    I would love to win this giveaway. We love Italian food!! I have 5 precious children and my husband is a full-time pastor.

  • Holly Witherby

    Hello! I believe that I am the “busiest mom”. Besides working and having 2 boys 6 & 8, out youngest son has autism, taking him to aba therapy 3 times a week, 50 miles- one way, and speech therapy, baseball for my other son, my husband tore his ACL and will be out of work for 8-12 weeks- yikes!! It would be a blessing to win this, it would help TREMENDOUSLY with these upcoming challenges ahead! Thanks !

  • jessicalwright

    I am a full-time working mom of two wonderful children. I drive 45 minutes to and from work 5 days a week, this includes dropping and picking up the kids from school and daycare. Take care of ALL household duties 90 % of the year since my husband in a truck driver and is gone two to three weeks at a time. It really would be a blessing to win this give away especially on those last nights when I don't have time to cook a full four course meal and help with homework and be the ref between the kids fights.

  • boudmel

    Wow there are alot of awesome moms here :) I just found Southern Savers this week and I LOVE IT!!! I am a pretty busy mom myself. I am a stay at home mom of two teenagers who keep me running everywhere. My hubby works overseas so he is gone 6 months out of the year which leaves all the running and household chores to me. I try to volunteer at the kids school as often as I can and there are many days it is hard to get dinner on the table. Winning the years supply of Michael Angelo Meals would be awesome and a great time saver. Thanks again for this wonderful site!!!

  • donm2303

    My mom is the busiest! She is a teacher and puts in lots of extra hours!

  • yvonnebenson

    I am a busy mom. I have a 10-year-old daughter who has a very social and school life. And guess who manages all that…Me! She will also be going to middle school in the fall so our schedules are pretty packed with events until then.

  • jcchtc

    Ok so I know everybody thinks their mom is the best and the buisest. SO I will just let you in on my Mom's day. She runs her own business outside of the house, which is a gift shop as well as my grandparents business which provides home heating products such as LP gas, Fuel oil etc….. As you know in the winter time her hours are very longgggggggggggggg. I am 20 and my brother is 19, we are away at college. She never misses one of our soccer games, even if it means driving 8 plus hours or getting home in the wee morning hours and going to work without much sleep. Not only does she take care of us, she bring great homecooked meals to us and all our friends at college. She also has “adopted” one of our friends from high school that goes to college on the other side of the state and she figures out a way to go to his football games too, get him food and make sure he is making good grades. She just came up Sunday morning to help us move out of our dorm, stayed up til 3 washing clothes and putting stuff away so when we get home from exams it will all be clean and I am sure we will have terrific meals while we are home. She has learned to coupon with the best of them and she has taught us how to be thrifty shoppers too. We all did the triple coupon at Harris Teeter this week of course in different states.
    She also has several young friends with young children which she volunteers to keep on saturdays and two or three days during the week so they do not have to pay babysitters.
    She volunteers in our church, makes sure the flowers are beautiful every Sunday and all holidays.
    I think her cell rings constantly people asking for advice or if she can help them out.
    Just so you know how wonderful she is… if we break up with out girlfriends they cry because they will miss our mom…… one of mine still calls her everyweek.

    When we were at home in school she cooked every night we always sat down for a meal together. She would also fix our lunch each day for us to take to school and not sandwiches, full meals no leftovers.

    I know if my mom was to win the Micheal Angelo's giveaway she would share the wealth …..

  • Anonymous

    I am sure I am not the busiest mom. If I were, I wouldn’t have time to be on the computer right now, haha. I wonder just how much more time we would all have if computers didn’t exist! I am thankful though, for this site and others like it that make being busy a little more fun :) I try not to add too much to my plate though. I am a stay-at-home mom of two toddler girls and my first little boy is due in two weeks! I also take care of my husband and a friends dog! My husband is a pastor and a student. Life is always plenty busy, so like I said, I try not too add too much on top of that. I enjoy my family and our ministry and try to put my all into both, though I require some down time as I hope everyone else does too!
    My friend Kelly is a mother of four (two toddlers, and twin boys), and a couponing queen, author of frugallittlething.blogspot.com. She deserves to win this contest way more than I do, so if I get picked somehow, I’d like it to be for her!

  • susie05

    I am a busy mom, but my dear friend Amber is even busier! She has waited 5 years to be a mom. She finally this past month adopted a beautiful baby girl. But that is not all…before this little girl came along last month, she had agreed to adopt a little boy that will be born at the end of may! so she is going to be one VERY busy first time mom of two! So for this mother's day I send my comment on behalf of her!

  • Susanne

    Well, am I allowed to discuss my three little ones 7, 4, and my absolutely into everything, wild, dirt loving, 18 month old! then there is the tidbit of running the household, couponing, is there time for hobbies or even a shower? But I also work…I am sure I am not THE busiest but its plenty for me! Thanks for the entry, we would love to win!

  • savytaby

    I would rather consider myself to be the most blessed mom(3 kids 3 and under/stay at home/super tight budget)!! However, I actually want to put in for my sis-in-law to win the meals. She and her husband both make next to nothing as Christian school teachers. She would love to be a SAH mom, but they honestly depend on her income in order to make ends meet. She teaches, works in the church and does so much for everyone else. He is a teacher & coach. They both influence so many kids daily through their lives & examples. They have 3 children of their own…6,4 and 8 months. Please pick them!!! It would be a huge blessing and an answer to PRAYER! Thanks for all you do at SOUTHERN SAVERS!!

  • Toni

    While I am not so naive to think that I am the busiest or most burdened mom ever, I am busy. In order for my family to survive, my tasks include cleaning other people's houses and couponing (we have dial-up internet). In order to best love my family, my tasks include helping my husband and editing his work, homeschooling, and doing all homemaking and many additional tasks. Due to food allergies, I often have to make two separate meals at mealtime or go without food. Each weekday, I typically skip at least one meal and put in 18 hours of work. On Sundays, we travel 1 hr. 15 min. one way to church, stay there for the day, and out of necessity clean the facilities. Like all other strapped moms, I consider every meal a huge blessing, and like all other busy moms, I consider it a blessing any time I can get my hands on a meal that is easy to prepare.

  • ohthreegirls

    I would love to not worry about cooking a meal once a week. Between all of our activities ofr 3 kids we are busy 7 days a week :-)

  • Heather

    Although I am a stay at home mom- there is never enough time in the day! Some of our daily activities include playdates, at home learning, shuffling to events, trying to maintain a garden and cook healthy, as well as have special time with each children, I volunteer in community and church and am a military wife so frequently doing it solo. Having a free and healthy meal provided each week would be such a blessing!

  • stephcave

    I believe I am the busiest mom in the world. I have 3 boys ages 12,11 and 1 and my husband who is a 37 year old kid himself! LOL
    My husband works a full time job as a fireman and 2 part time jobs on his days off therefore I am left to do everything with and for the kids. Keeping the house cleaned with my 1 year old son is pretty much impossible! I make sure supper is cooked for my wonderful hubby and awesome kids every night and this would help to ensure we had something different. It takes all we make just to pay our bills and do not have much money left to buy groceries at the end of the week. We would be very excited to win!! :)

  • francesA

    I am an extremely busy homeschool mom of five children from four to fifteen. I love spending time with my family and would love the food so I don't have to spend so much time in meal preparation. Also, the savings on the food bill would be great!! My fifteen year old eats everything in sight!

  • Sarah Mullins

    This is perfect timing! I was just telling my friend and husband how overwhelmed I am with everything that goes on in our day to day lives! I feel like something has to give but I'm not sure yet. Between homeschooling my sons, doing laundry, cooking, watching my neighbor's little girl, trying to find time to work out and being pregnant I feel like I never sit down. I would love to have a year of quick yummy meals!

  • Sparky

    You have enough heartfelt stories out there so I will be brief. I need these meals. I will use them in ministering to others who need them. Though I'm sure I sneak a few for myself as well!! Thank you for the generosity!

  • mmbelkpsyc

    I am the busiest mom ever, so I think. I have twin boys who are 4-year olds and the busiest 19 month old I know. I clean the house and stay at home with my children Monday thru friday and on Saturday and Sunday I work 12 hour shifts with juvenile delinquent's at a children's home and basically serve as their mother. Then I come home to clean my own house as well. This is why I feel I am the busiest mom.

  • sunshine4All

    Three boys!!! Twin 2yr olds and a 5yr old :) They are ALL boy for sure! nonstop, everyday! I see a lot of cancer survivors on here and I know some too. Just wanted to say amen to that and to those going through it, God will see you through if you let him!

  • jess689

    There are SO many busy moms out there, I'm sure there are tons of deserving recipients (too bad we can't all have 1 meal/week taken care of!). I'd love to be considered, as dinner is usually one of the last things on my mind. I am a mom to a wild 2 year old that keeps me so busy, along with a 7 month old baby who I'm proud to say is LIVING with cancer! A tumor was found when I was 7 months pregnant and they diagnosed her cancerous tumor after she was born. We make constant trips to Children's hospital (3 hours away) while trying to make sure our 2 year old gets equal attention and love! Our closest family is 6 hours so away, so we take both kids to the hospital every time…which is quite stressful. When I'm not worrying about my girls, I work full time and do MBA courses at night. I sometimes feel like meal planning is the LAST thing I need to worry about, so I'd love to have a night off from cooking!

  • calex1202

    I think my wife is the busiest mom ever because I am out of town all week and she has to take care of our 10 year old son and 15 month old daughter. She also keeps a 3 year old and a 2 year old during the week. When she is done with the 3 and 2 year olds she has to hurry up and cook dinner for our son and daughter. As soon as she is done with that she has to get our son ready for ball practice/game and dress our daughter appropriately. While at ball practice/game, she has to chase our daughter around and around for about an hour and a half. When practice/game is done she has to rush home and get our daughter in the bath, giver her some milk, get our son in the shower, get him some cookies or something sweet usually, get her ready and in bed, get him ready and in bed, and while all of this is going on she also bakes cakes for birthday parties and keeps up with a blog. I dont know how she does it because I know I wouldnt be able to. Thats why she is the busiest mom ever.

  • hollyshadix

    I work for individuals with developmental disabilities as a caseworker. Then when I come home I have two teenagers that keep me on my feet. One has ADD, and bi-polar so she requires a lot of attention.

  • jessicahoover

    I am the busiest Mom ever due to being in school full time and raising two special needs children. My daughter and son were both born way to early (daughter 24 weeks and son 27 weeks) my daughter has Cerebral Palsy and requires several therapy sessions a week, and my son has severe learning disabilities that leave me setting aside 2 hours each after noon to help him through what should be 20 minutes of homework. Then there is the typical up keep of our household (laundry, cleaning, cooking, and making lunches). My hair hasn't been cut in a year (I now know what my natural hair color is), I am up before the sun comes up, and I don't stop until the owls are sleeping. And when I am sleeping I am going through what I must do the next day. My life is busy, and full of wonderful people, who keep the cycle going to keep the days filled full with smiles and love.

  • laura25

    I consider my mom the BEST busiest mom in the WORLD! My mom deserves this because she is a single mom raising 5 kids. She has gave up so much to support all of us kids. She drove for 3-4 years 2 hours twice a week for my sisters to play soccer at a higher level. She worked a couple of jobs to provide for us. She would also have a smile on her face. Words just cant explain how busy she stays- she is always on the go- non stop. I couldnt ask for a better mom who have given us kids all she could and not once complained about it. thank you and i hope that my mom would be considered the BEST busiest mom- she deserves the free meals for a year and financially it would be a huge weight lifted off her shoulders.

  • Susana C.

    i want this!!!! :) i have twins! trust me im busy!

  • Alicia

    Some peole ask me how I do it? Others will say I am glad that you do and I dont!! I just laugh and say its my life. My life has two kids a 15 month old and a 4 year old. It consists of two dogs a 5 year old chihuahua and a 10 month old boxer. Oh and we can not forget about Ish the fish!! I am a Nuclear Medicine Tech that works a forty hour work week at a local hospital. Plus we have to take “call” which means that if there is a STAT procedure in the middle of the night they will be calling me in. Even if i get called in i still have to be there at 6am with or with out sleep. I am married to a wonderful husband who i barely see because he works 3rd shift. So the weekends are where we try to catch up. Besides working a forty hour week, i have two at home jobs that i do as well. One is selling Avon and the other is a Communications business that we are trying to get started. Dinners are planned at least a week in advance just to fit it in with our schedule. Its definetly a life that is on the go but i wouldnt trade it for anything. We take in the moments that we have together and cherish every moment.

  • tigger33781

    If you are a Mom, you are BUSY. I have two daughters, 13 and 5 (God spaced them out that way) so I have two totally different directions to go. If I need a quick meal, I feel extremely guilty feeding them drive-thru but I can't figure out any other options. This seems like the perfect answer!

  • smsburkholder

    I would love for my friend Meghan to win. She is the busiest mom that I know of. Her husband lost his job at the end of 2009, they were very blessed that he was able to get a new job but it is approx. 10 hrs. from their home. This past weekend was the first time they were all together in approx. a month and a half. They have two boys, ages 4 & 8, who are both involved in sports. One of them is also involved in boyscouts. She works a full time job on top of running them to practice, games, boyscout meetings, plus she takes care of every aspect of their home while her husband is away. She is a GREAT mom and this would help to make her days a little easier!

  • Kim D

    I am humbled to be included in a busy moms comment page, but here is me…I am busy with my 2 boys (19 months and almost 6 yo). My husband travels from April to September and I run the house throughout the year. I love this blog, it has helped me save a ton of money and keep on a budget (which was our New Year's resolution). I would love to get a year's supply of Michael Angelo's because this is the best frozen product on the market. I always have it in my fridge to feed babysitters and family. Pick me, please pick me!

  • Renee

    I am a new mother – I have a two-month old at home. My husband is a pilot for the airlines AND for the Air National Guard. I live over an hour from the closest family, and even when my husband is not deployed for months to the desert, he is still gone 3-4 nights in a row for the airlines or even on overnight training trips with the military. We are also trying to get our home ready to put on the market, so any moment my son allows me to work on the house…inside or outside, I take advantage of it. When the weather is nice he's outside in the sun dome with me while I work on the brick walkway or work on the edging of the flower beds! That is on top of gearing up before or re-settling in after my husband's trips…always packing, unpacking or doing laundry to get him out the door or welcome him home…and gearing up or recuperating from the new mommy's days and nights at home with baby! Not much help from family right now as my mother is taking care of my father who just had surgery and my older aunt who has to have surgery at MUSC. My mother-in-law just had surgery today and will be out of commission for at least a month! I love my family, but MAN is it busy nowadays!

  • momers

    We have a very busy life and would not change it for nothing! Our house is full of boys…. Two in high school and a little guy still at home. YES we are crazy! Two in braces and one in diapers……… We are always heading out the door for something. My husband is a Deputy and his schedule adds to the mix. We would LOVE to be the winners! We DO eat together at the table every night as a family. With this awesome gift they would have a healthy meal. Thank you for offering this opportunity!

  • Donna

    Every mom deserves at least one night where she doesn't have to worry about cooking.

  • HoneyNutCherieos

    I am entering this for my mom. She is a mom of 7 kids who homeschools and also works part time. They are struggling financially right now so it would not only free up some time for her, but also help her save some $ on dinner once a week!

  • Michelle

    I am a SAHM- that is a full time job :0) Love my boys- love coupons and am thankful for God's many blessings…….. would love some free meals!!

  • aemequest

    WOW, this would be great. Between work, daycare, t-ball, swim lessons, church, the list goes on and on it's tough having healthy meals that the family will love every day. This sure would help…

  • Staci

    I am a mom of 2 children, my son is 3 and daughter is 19 months and I found out we are expecting our 3rd in December (found out 2 days before I left for a medical mission trip in Africa no less!). Not only do i have terrible all day sickness (none of that morning stuff!) I am currently working 2 jobs to help support our family while my husband works full time and is going to school full time (at a school over an hour away). I also cook weekly for my father who lives by himself and has multiple health conditions. A years worth of meals would be such a blessing to our family!

  • Teri

    I am a very busy Mother of three. My children are older now. My daughter is 28 and pregnant with her first child. My middle Son is 18 and graduating from high school this year. My youngest son is 13 and in middle school. My daughter needs my support right now through her pregnancy. The next few months are busy with graduation prepartions and college. My youngest son plays football and wrestles. Church on Wed and Sunday. I volunteer at the local Childrens Shelter and I have two part-time jobs. My husband works long hours and is exhausted when he gets home. Winning these meals would allow me more time for other “duties” before my husband gets home.

  • bettygerard

    I think that I might be one of the busiest mom's there is. I am in nursing school full time, I have two children and work part time as well. Half the time, I don't know if I'm coming or going. Thanks for this opportunity.

  • Christa

    Alright, as much as I would love to win this, I am definitely not the busiest mom in the world. :D However, I have a friend who is really busy: Mom of 6 kids (ages 2-12), married to an administrative assistant at a church/Christian school, AND they are getting ready to move from MO to NC to change ministries!! Packing with 6 kids and a busy hubby. I know this would be a huge help and blessing to her if you can pick her. She's a great, Christian lady, and would put these meals to good use! :)

  • Jasmene

    Being a mom in general is the busiest job ever! It would be nice to come home and have dinner ready quickly and be able to spend some time with my daughter/husband. This would be a nice treat!

  • Anonymous

    I think all mom’s are busy – and I am another one of them. I have been a pastor’s wife for 24 years, the mother of 6, I homeschool our children, I teach 7 advanced science and literature classes at our homeschool enrichment center, I grade essays for different standardized tests via computer, I own and operate 2 businesses — 212Mom (www.212Mom.com) which is a business dedicated to helping mom’s be all God created them to be, and The ACT Coaching Institute (www.theactcoachinginstitute.com) which is a business dedicated to coaching 8th-12th grade students in skills necessary to score higher on their ACT exam, I cook virtually all of our meals from scratch, and keep the household running as it should. I love your site and use it regularly to aid me in my couponing and shopping. I have averaged 70% savings this year thanks to you! If I were to win this, I don’t know if I would keep it for myself or not. I regularly take meals to people who are in need and I would love to be able to use this to give to others. Right now, where I live in the Nashville area, we are experiencing devastating flooding. Many of our friends and church members have lost everything they have. I want to be able to help them and give them meals as needed while being as frugal on my grocery budget as possible.

  • jessc5

    Busy, busy, busy……aren't we all? I have 5 kids (10,9,6,4, &1), a workaholic husband, a mother-in-law and brother-in-law with multiple health issues to care for, and a group of kids in our youth group who consider my home their favorite hangout spot. To have a meal a week already planned and taken care of would be fantastic!

  • snapbean

    So busy that I can't write too much…I'm a military wife. I'm a stay at home mom, which means my job never ends. I get up early, go to bed late. I have a 10 month old who is starting to walk and get into everything and keeps me on my toes! Trying to make sure I have enough time to meet all of his needs, take him out to the park when I can, do the grocery shopping and whatever else needs tending to…dinner is the last thing I want to worry about. Did I mention I'm 3 months pregnant, as well? :)

  • cassia2

    I'm a busy mom because I over-commit. :) And there is still a long list of things that I need/should/would like to do, no matter how much I try to scale back. I think business is part of being a mom.

  • jess

    I am the proud mommy of 16, 9 and 2 year olds. My husband travels with work leaving me to take care of EVERYTHING! It would be great to have 1 night off a week to give my 9 year old the extra help he needs with school work!

  • deborahelaine

    ugh….i'm a mother of 3 boys ages 5, 3, and 9m. my husband works two jobs during the week and i work nightshift at the hospital on the weekend trying to make ends meet. Laundry alone keeps me so busy it's hard to actually cook a meal! Free meals would be AWESOME!!!

  • lindaanglin2

    I would sure love to win this great giveaway. I am a busy mom to 3 boys. I am a stay at home mom not necessarily by choice but to take care of my mother, who lives with us, since my dad passed away almost 4 years ago. My boys are 11, 6 and 4 and are involved in preschool and school activities plus soccer. I drive 2 hours round trip several times a month taking my mom to various doctor appointments. Just the laundry alone for 3 adults and 3 kids is enough to keep anyone busy, lol! I also volunteer at my children's school and attempt to keep the house clean. Speaking of that, we also 2 adorable miniature dachshunds that keep us on our toes and laughing. I am always looking for ways to help make dinner time easier and I love Michael Angelo's products, Thanks for all you do for us – I am a huge Southern Savers fan!

  • Alisa Begitschke

    I'm not going to say I'm the busiest mom, but I would like to enter my friend Michelle. 5 kids,two grandchildren,single mom, a full time nurse in the nicu.Dad just passed away friday. Has to help her mom move into her house,which she is franticlly trying to get the basement finished..Dad stopped paying child support 8 months ago….lots of pressure on her, and not a lot of tme.Does she deserve it? i think so…

  • jabsmom

    This would be great for me and my busy household. Running around afternoon after school and never time to cook a good meal for my 3 kids.

  • Heather

    There is no such thing as an “Un-busy” mom! If you're a mom, you're busy. I have 3 children ages 4, 2 1/2, and 8 months. My husband and I have only been married 5 years. He is a high school Bible teacher and taking Masters classes right now. I have to do it all and love doing it!

  • Leslie

    Homeschooling mom of four here – ages 9, 7, 5, & 4. Our 4 year old is in preschool two days a week & therapy three days a week, I am also actively involved in my church Bible study and am trying to keep a house clean, coupon clip, and am the elementary coordinator for our local homeschool group and on the advisory board for our local 4-H group. Any coupons I don't use would be used to bless others around me – new moms, the numerous unemployed in our church, etc. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  • BusyGAMom

    We have three children, and are expecting our 4th in August. My husband broke the T12 vertebrae in his back a month ago and won't be able to lift anything more than 10 pounds for at least 6 months. I work at least 50 hours a week as an engineer and on-call for emergencies overnight and weekends. We recently moved, but I still have to take care of the other house until it sells, which means lugging the lawn mower back and forth between the two homes each weekend. Amidst all of this, I drive my son to school and get him to his baseball practice/games, get my daughter to school, karate and girl scouts. With dishes and laundry, homework and baths, yard work and pets and even home repair, dinner is usually thrown together last minute. We have a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches. I don't want my kids to miss out on being kids, but with all that has to be done, at times I feel like I'm missing out on being a mom.

  • Melissa

    I'd love for my friend Heather to win. She lost her husband 3 months ago & has a lot on her plate having a 3 year old & 23 month old twins! This would be great for her budget & would help make dinner time a little easier!!

  • denisebennett

    ME, BUSY? MUUUHAHHHAHAHA… I AM BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE. BLESSED THAT I WORK AT HOME FOR MY HUSBAND & CAN SEE TO MY CHILDREN AS GOD INTENDED. BLESSED TO HAVE BIRTHED TWO SONS & ADOPTED TWO DAUGHTERS WHO WERE ORPHANED BECAUSE THEIR MOTHER WAS STABBED BY THEIR OWN FATHER. BLESSED BECAUSE THEY WE ARE PART OF GOD'S PLAN FOR THEIR RESCUE FROM A LIFE RULED BY DRUGS & VIOLENCE. BLESSED TO HOST KOREAN STUDENTS DURING THE SUMMER. BLESSED TO HAVE HAD A HOMELESS 15 YEAR OLD GIRL FIND A SAFE REFUGE & A REAL FAMILY FOR A SEASON IN OUR HOME. BLESSED BECAUSE MY KIDS ARE VERY ACTIVE… SCHOOL BAND, ROCK BANDS, WORSHIP BANDS, SOCCER, TENNIS, GOLF, HORSEBACK RIDING, CLOGGING, ART LESSONS, AND LOTS OF FUN. BLESSED TO HAVE THE ENERGY FOR KEEPING UP W/ THE HOUSEWORK. BLESSED…. TRULY, TRULY BLESSED. :))))

  • Backrack

    I am trying so hard to eat healthier for my family. They are the most important thing for me but if I do not take care of myself I CANNOT take care of them. This is something that I just really realized. Disability and death are a reality for some diseases and it is TRUE that you are what you eat. Thanks for making this offer available to US (southern savers family).

  • donnadbutler

    I am a very busy,busy, mother. I have two boys that are 11 months apart. They are now 5 and 6 years old. I also have a 3 year old daughter. The boys are both involved in baseball 3 nights a week. I have an in-home daycare, where I watch an addition 6 children ranging in age from 1 year old to 3 years old. My husband and I also run a real estate company and have 3 rental properties. My husband also has a full time job and plays tennis with 3 different teams, one of which he has convinced me that I have time to participate in with practice once a week and games Saturday morning. Somehow, I am suppose to fit all of this in and COOK DINNER!

  • Kelley

    I am always busy I have 7 kids and homeschool all of them!

  • Lisa

    I would have to say I am a very busy mom. I have 4 boys a 2 1/2 year old a 7 year old, a 9 year old, and a 17 year old (nephew) living with us. Between homeschooling and trying to raise Godly men, I am busy all day and throughout the week with activities. Not having to spend alot of time in the kitchen 1 night a week slaving over a hot stove and oven would be a wonderful.

  • Tiffany

    I have two children and I husband that I can never spend enough time with. Being a mother is a 24 hour a day job and I love it.

  • http://www.kentandleisy.blogspot.com leisy

    it's me, it's me!! I am the busiest mom :) I have two young boys (1.5 and 2.5 yrs). I teach an early morning bible study class EVERY weekday morning at six am for the high school students that go to my church, I run 3-6 miles a day, teach fitness classes at the 'y' twice a week, go to fitness classes six days a week, nanny for a 10 and 12 year old twice a week, teach a women's class at church on sunday, run a weekly playgroup and monthly bookclub, take care of the home responsibilities and care for my husband who is a 2nd Lt. in the US Air Force and currently going to medical school! and I do love every moment of it! Oh- and I coupon! we ALL know how much time that can take :)
    -leisy miller

  • b12mommy

    I believe I am the busiest mom, not only because I am a mom and wife but because of the crazy schedule I have on top of that! I live in a 700 unit apartment complex (the largest in the upstate of SC) where I am in charge of planning all the events and welcoming each new resident into the community. This is a lot of work! If you have ever lived or worked in an apartment complex you know that people are constantly moving in and out! On top of that my husband and I lead the youth group at our church (which is like having that many more kids!). So between holding down the fort at home, taking care of my three year old and husbands needs, and between the two responsibilities I listed above and all that those entail I believe I am the busiest MoM!

  • http://cjdenton.blogspot.com Covey Denton

    Whew!! We have three kids three and under and keep busy around here. I love the vegetarian options and the no chemicals. Thanks for the chance to win!!

  • lcarswell

    II'm an attorney by day and an adjunct proofessor by night. Sometime, by the time I get home, I just don't have any energy left for cooking!

  • griffins00

    I could be considered the busiest mom!! I have twin girls, almost 7 months old, and a very lively 3-year-old son! I work almost 40 hours a week outside the home, and juggle in multiple church activities and family outings. I feel like sometimes there is not time to breathe, much less make meals!!! This would be a huge timesaver!

  • http://www.youcanbirth.blogspot.com Rachael

    WOW! There ARE a lot of busy mommas out there. I consider myself busy too, but I certainly don't think I am the busiest. I only have 2 boys vs friends of mine who have 4 and 5. We homeschool, but a lot of mommas out there with more children than me do that and do it well! The free meals would be a huge blessing! Especially on those days when we have field trips and my hubby has to work his 2nd job so I need to have something yummy ready for him to eat but don't have the time to prepare it. Thanks for this awesome giveaway and congratulations in advance to the winner!!!

  • kerstinrhoads

    I don't know that I'm any busier than the other moms on here, but I could always use meal ideas (and help). My oldest son Karl is 6 and a lego fanatic. Alexander is 5 and wants to be so like his brother and is constantly at odds with younger sister, Sabrina. Sabrina is 2 1/2 and making me dread the teenage years with her sassy attitude and demand of independence. The boys are in little league, different teams. I'm team mom for Karl and dad is coach for Alexander. I'm the Secretary of our Preschool Board of Directors and run the powerpoint for the contemporary service at church on Sundays. I took over the family business (an annual publication) when my Dad was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago and he since has passed. For some reason, I took on a horse last month. I guess I just needed an outlet – it's what I grew up with. Anyway, that's a snapshot of our little life :)

  • music88teach

    I am a Minister of Worship & Familylife at a church. Planning quick, good, healthy meals is a challenge. My family loves Italian and knowing I can plan on a Michael Angelo dinner each week would be a big help.

  • Tammy Robertson

    I, along with many other moms are extremly busy, and love every minute of it! I have two wonderful boys, we play baseball 4 nights a week, homework,etc. I work two part time jobs and My husband works full time. I would love to be able to share more mealtimes with my family as well as my Mom and Dad(my dad,who was just diagnosed with Cancer) to releive some burden from their diner planning, as well as my grandmothers, both which are recently widowed and live alone. To have such a wonderful meal that I can prepare with little ease and know that I am serving my family and extended family a nutrtious dinner would be such a saving grace. I know that family is the most important thing and every moment I get to spend time with them and to cherish the stoies told at the table are just moments you can't replace. What a wonderful giveaway! Good luck to all the wonderful moms out there, and Happy Mother's Day!

  • laura

    I have twin 2 year old boys and an almost 6 year old girl. My boys can break anything or break into anything! They have broken off the oven locks, the drawer locks and torn up all my cookbooks. They eat playdough and crayons and put any small piece of anything in their mouths. They think it is funny and run when I try to get it away. When they aren't destroying somthing, they are trying to kill each other. My days are spent driving my oldest to and from school and to the soccer field or whatever activity she has and in between trying to keep the other 2 happy, dry, fed and safe. It is exhausting but I wouldn't change it!! It is hard to get dinner on the table b/c they want to get into the oven, pull things off the stove etc. I now have an oven outside b/c it is the only way I can safely cook.

  • stephaniedavis29

    Jenny I love your site, it has helped our family tremendously. I am a stay at home mom of five ages, 7,6,4,2,and 7 mos. I have just started couponing and have saved so much over the last three months. Our kids love the variety I am able to offer now and our budget loves the savings! The hardest thing to do, besides keep up on laundry, is get dinner on the table. Any night off is a night to be cherished. I would love to be able to pop something in the oven and have dinner done once a week.

  • amstover

    I may not be the busiest mom, but I certainly waste a lot of time in the kitchen. I am a SLOW cooker. Family time is much more enjoyable on nights that I don't cook from scratch!

  • irmolees

    I feel like I am really busy with 3 boys, soccer, piano lessons, homework, my husband's schedule with coaching and finding time to study the Bible, pray, play with my kids, clean the house, wash the clothes, plant flowers, Moms In Touch group, CBS Bible study, teaching Toddlers twice a month at church and Kids Worship once a month for the older kids, etc! Whew! And it starts over again and again!

  • BEVERLY RYALS

    I LOVE YOUR MEALS, IT SEEMS EVERYONES LIFE IS SO FULL..
    A GOOD QUICK MEAL IS WONDERFUL, AND SO MANY TO CHOICE FROM

  • Ashley

    I work full-time (over 40 hours a week many weeks), and come home to 2 wonderful girls. For 4 years my husband was on 2nd shift and I was a “single mom” again during the week. He's on first shift now, but still comes home late. My 2nd job starts at home – cooking, giving baths, helping with homework, cleaning up, putting girls to bed… and uughhh… the house stays a mess! I love to give my kids healthy anything, so this (healthy, yummy and fast) would be amazing for us! I know I'm just one mom – any of us deserve this treat! thanks

  • http://www.facebook.com/sarah.cooke Sarah C

    I'm a mom to a 2 year old and a 3 1/2 month old. In the next month I am going to start to nanny a newborn also. I have very little time as it is so to have one meal a week I don't need to worry about would be fantastic!!

  • beepampered

    I hate competing for how busy I am as I try to never get so busy that my kids can't have me when they need me. Two kids in school that I must drive them too and a toddler keeps me amply busy. Since it dinner is always a chore, I'd love a break – and to share it with neighbors….BEE

  • brookesigler

    I have TWIN boys that are 2 1/2 and a 9 month old boy, too! In our house of boys, I would feel really blessed to WIN this contest! Here's the kicker, my husband is deploying in July for 12 months and it would be nice to have one meal already accounted for…with 3 growing boys, I would really LOVE to win! :) Thanks for considering us!

  • http://allfrugalstuff.blogspot.com Amanda

    I'm a very busy wife between working full time, taking care of the house, cooking, couponing and finding deals and budgeting and helping my husband finish school and study for exams. Not to mention I went to school while I was working full time too and got a Bachelor's degree in 2008. We plan on most likely having children sometime soon, so I'm sure my life is only going to get way busier very soon! :)

  • mrscheapstuff

    Listen, I know I am a busy mom. Boy, sometimes after just 5 minutes, I have sweat dripping off my face. You really know u'r busy when u try 2 talk 2 adults & u mess up u'r words like a child would. Like I will say, “I would like 2 dry blow my dryer”…lol instead of “I'd like to blow dry my hair.” My youngest has a severe LANGUAGE/phonologicaL disorder, so I definitely pick it at times….part of being a busy mom..

  • aprillynn

    I just had my second child just over 4 months agao. My first just turned 5. Based on an economic decision, I have now become a stay at home mom. Currently, my daily responsiblities are cleaning the house, cooking meals, getting my son to and from pre-k, and getting my daughter (who is currently mid teething) onto a schedule. In a couple of weeks, I will begin to include my invalid grandmothers shopping to my own and will take on the responsibility of cleaning her house for her. Once August rolls around, I will begin to go back to school in order to become a nurse. All the while, I continue to be regular at Christian meetings and work very hard to instill the Christian qualities in both my children. I have work very hard to spread my attention between my son, who is used to having it undivided, with my daughter who needs me almost constantly, and still again make time for my husband so he knows I haven't forgotten who he is. All this without going insane. Thanks to Southern Savers, it makes getting the things I need to run this house without breaking the bank!!

  • kbrayton

    All moms are busy of course, but I am a busy mom because I am working a night job and will also be working at my son's preschool for extra money 3 days a week…This would be great for my husband to make when I am rushing out the door for work when he gets home…

  • Kris

    I have 3 children and work two part time jobs. I love to cook for may family but somthing pre-made would be great on the nights I am just to tired. Thank you Southern savers for helping mom's like me cut back on our spending and having enough extra food to share. Sincerely Kris

  • kristi talbot

    Although having only two children (which we all know is a full time job in itself), i also work part time as a veterinary technician and i do the books for our local volunteer fire department. Trying to juggle all three jobs and still manage my home can be a bit trying at times. But in order to maintain our strong family bond, we sit down every night as a family to eat dinner. Sharing our family time with a meal from Michael Angelo would make it even better!

  • Nicole

    I'm a pretty busy mom because I have a daughter who is in gymnastics and baseball, as well as a son who is in cub scouts and baseball. It seems like we are always running. My husband works late and when he is home, we only have one car, so I have to drop one kid off, take the other and then pick up the first kid.

  • Elizabeth White

    I am the blessed mother of a one month old, and 2, 4, and 6 year olds. I'm super busy, but I think ALL moms are busy! I don't wish to compete with other moms for the “busiest”, but if you're randomly choosing a winner, please enter me into the drawing! Thank you!

  • toma

    Busy? Who me? Are you kidding me—I barely have time to coupon!

  • plumkaty

    I have a hard time saying I'm the busiest mom for some reason. However, I am mom of two girls ages 3 and 4. They are now in soccer, softball, and dance while I try to work full time and finish my dissertation for my PhD. My husband is a firefighter and works crazy 24 hour shifts on random day. I know it seems crazy some days and that maybe it's too much. I love every minute of it though and know I'll miss it when it's all said an done. Ok well definately not the dissertation part, but the kid part I will.

  • Renee Brookshire

    I am a pastor's wife, mother of four children, two still at home, I home-school, am the church secretary, sell Avon, and work at CATO about twice a month. I also coordinate our ladies functions at church and play the organ. I wear many hats, but love what I do!! I am however, very busy!! Those free meals would be a blessing!!

  • valeriemartin

    I get up, get three kids out the door, grocery shop before taking the third off to school, tutor other families' children all day….connecting to each and every child's needs, have dinner ready either on the weekends to pull out all week, or do it at a quick 45 minute break. Have a sitter or two help pick up kids to practice the piano with them and get them started on their homework, so I can keep working….say hi to the kids, give them their lists to do,pick up from soccer, make sure projects are on track to be done by their deadlines, have them take showers, while we do the finals for dinner, eat dinner, pack school lunches, clean up, and fold a load of laundry …all in time to head to bed by 11 and get up and do it again the next day.

  • Rebecca

    Next to Michelle Duggar, I believe I am the busiest mom ever. I have 7 children–18, 16, 13, 10, 8, 4, and 1. I have been homeschooling them all for 3 years now. My 16 year old daughter has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for 3 years. My 10-year old son was born with a terminal heart defect that required 3 open heart surgeries before his 2nd birthday, but also had a colostomy, reversal, pull-through, and 8 hours of dental work (thanks to his heart meds) done under general anesthesia. In addition to the 8 extra (and very expensive) doctor's appointments every year from those two, we have had 3 in soccer, 1 in TaeKwonDo (brown belt now!), 2 in Girl Scouts (mom as leader x 6 years), 4 in pageants (including mom), volunteer work at the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, and the recycling center; we are active members of our church (even helped on the set of the last movie–Fireproof) and attend Sunday and Wednesday services, we have a rescue dog, 2 cats, a ferret, 2 vehicles that work & 2 that don't, an attic full of “ready for a yard sale”, a garage you can't move through, a sewing room that dust never gets time to settle in, 2 front loaders that seemingly run non-stop, and with hubby pulling call every other week at the hospital, I'm basically a single mom every other week! What did I ask for for Mother's Day (since my big 4-0 is the following week)… an uninterrupted nap. But I wouldn't trade jobs with ANYONE! My local Publix calls me “coupon mom”, They close the line cuz they know if it's in my cart I have at least ONE coupon for it! :) Never too busy to save money! ;)

  • Beverly

    My Mom is the best (and busiest)! In addition to all of her daily work duties at the small business she and my dad run, in one week's time she did all of the following:
    - stayed with her mother in the hospital for 3-4 nights after a heart attack
    - helped my dad's aunt (who just suffered a stroke) get her will in order and arrange for transfer to a nursing facility
    - took care of my sister's two little boys while she was having her third baby (a girl!)
    - pre-cooked food for the time she was away so my dad wouldn't have to eat crackers and icing (yes, this is truly what he did once)
    - loved and cherished all of her other loved ones!

    If that's not busy – and totally deserving – I don't know what is!

  • jennydnelson

    I am the busiest mom…because being a mom is ALWAYS BUSY! Soccer practice, field trips, play dates, etc., etc.

  • Michelle McClain

    Well, Jenny, I admire you for getting through all these messages and finding one winner! There are so many good stories, comments, etc about what we are involved in or deal with in our lives. I believe we are each busy with whatever the Lord has given us. We are all moms who are trying to provide healthy meals, be financially savvy, caring for our family and nurturing our children through life. We all have battles and obstacles and circumstances that are unique to us as well as many blessings. I believe any mom would be deserving of a year worth of meals! By the way Happy Mothers Day to all!

  • joyellemetz

    Well, I was going to enter this as the busiest mom….but…after reading brooklynms1 story about all she has to do and especially with having twins, she's much busier than I am. Good luck to her and all the other great moms out there. We all deserve a break! :o)

  • Tracie

    I am one of the busiest moms ever… I am a mom of a 15, 14, 11, 10, 11 months and another one on the way… I have been told that I am crazy!~!~! At any cost my children are my life aside from my wonderful husband Brent. He works anywhere from a 50 to 60 hour week. I am a stay at home mom working on my bachelors degree in nursing, which seems to be taking longer than I thought it would… My 15 yr old plays basketball in the winter, football in the summer and is getting ready to start working this summer. My 14 yr old plays in the band and does volunteer work at our local hospital as a candy striper. My 11 year old loves soccer and my 10 year old has gymnastics 3 times a week. Aside from running back and forth from taking all of the kids to their activities all week, should I even mention the laundry and dinner? Then there is church on Sunday and Wednesday. All of the kids do have chores and we do have a set schedule for them to be done. This helps me to be able to get in my couponing time when our 11 month old takes her naps. Coupons has helped us tremendously the last two years we have been doing it. Learning how to coupon has saved us so much money that it enables me to be home and take care of our children. Sometimes I wonder how I got myself into all of this, but at the end of the day, I look at all of those little ones lying in their beds and thank god for the gifts that he has given me… even though they keep me busy every waking minute!~!~! Thank you Jenny for all you do… I would not be able to stay at home and take care of my family if it wasn't for you and your website…. Thanks so much!

  • http://tylers527.blogspot.com Tara

    I am sure I am no where as busy as many other moms, but for the sake of the argument, here's why I'm a busy mom: I stay home with my 16 month old daughter who we have affectionately nickname “Hurricane Bailey” because she leaves a disaster of toys, shoes, socks, wipes, kitchen utensils, bowls, and pretty much anything she can get her hands on, in her wake. So in addition to trying to keep up with the general cleanliness of the home, planning and making meals, laundry, and couponing, I am CONSTANTLY cleaning up after my own little personal hurricane. :)

  • Mom_Of_Five

    I doubt that I'm the busiest mom in America, but I sure have my hands full! My fiancee and I have 5 children, ages 13, 4, 4, 2, and 1. He works full time while I stay home with the little ones during the day. I spend most of the day cleaning and fixing meals and another good portion of it couponing. Saving money has become my part-time (but feels like full-time) job. I'd love to have a 1 night break a week from fixing 2 or 3 different meals.

  • nicole_b

    My husband is in the Marines and he is stationed in NC. I live in SC with our 7 yr old boy and almost 1 yr old girl. We also have 2 crazy dogs! My husband is only home on weekends, so I take care of both kids, the dogs, and the house by myself. My son is in Cub Scouts and takes Jiu Jitsu twice a week, so we are always on the go with his activities. He also has homework every night. My daughter is super busy too; crawling everywhere and getting into everything! On top of all that, I am also a full time student. I'm usually up till 11:30 doing my homework and studying after the kiddos go to bed. Any free time I get is spent doing dishes, laundry, or other cleaning. I sure an busy but, my kids are worth it! :)

  • Barb Cormier

    Ummmmm…well….I have 4 kids at home-19, 15, 13, and 9….all in at least one sport, two are in two sports year-round. My husband is a teacher and spends lots of extra time helping out at his school…so I do all the couponing/shopping. I homeschool my two youngest….bartend 3-4 nights per week and …..oh….almost forgot! I am also raising my two grandkids – ages 3 and 1 – while my daughter gets ready to deploy for Kuwait….for the next year and a half! But trust me when I say….I LOVE every minute of my CRAZY life! (But one free meal a week would be VERY welcome!)

  • BostonMama

    I am the mom of a beautiful 2year old little orphan annie look-alike, the wife to an extremely hard working farmer that works from dust till dawn, and the teacher of 87 amazing students! Add to that Sunday night dinner each week with our extended families, a wild 1 year old “puppy” that weighs 80+ pounds, swim lessons, birthday party every Saturday for what seems like forever and you get a busy (yet extremely happy and fortunate) mom like me!!

  • http://cliffordpals.blogspot.com Joanne

    I'm a busy mom of triplets plus one! I have 28 month old triplets (two girls and a boy) and a 12 month old boy! Life definitely keeps us busy, but we wouldn't have it any other way. We have just recently moved to a new state and we are really missing the family we moved away from! My family would love to win this giveaway seeing as we don't have all the time in the world to make nutritious meals every night. However, just by reading some of the other comments posted, there definitely seem to be some more deserving families out there. Reading some of them helps me realize that on a bad day (like today), I really have so much to be thankful for in my life. Please choose someone deserving!

  • michaellajohnson

    Busy, busy mom here – no time to write more ;)

  • julven3

    My 2 yr old + 7 year old = 12 regular kids. LOL!

  • thecouponingqueen

    Mom=busy. I'm sure I'm not the busiest. There's always someone who has more to do. I am a committed mom, though. I am committed to homeschooling my four children (ages 6,8,9, and 11). I stay at home and spend my time taking care of my family. I love to teach them, I love to cook for them and take care of them. That's just what I am designed to do. I would love to win free meals, because it would be nice to have some extra time each week (and to save money as well!!). I do not envy you the job of trying to choose from all these entries. I think all mom's are deserving of such a treat! Good luck everyone! And good luck Jenny! <><

  • Mrs

    We have seven children ranging from teenager to infant. We stay busy homeschooling. I spend my days switching gears from doing Algebra (oldest homeschooler) to trying to figure out why the baby is sad, number and letter recognition with the pre-schooler, to reading with the kindergartner, to doing Spanish, to checking handwriting, to science, to art (well, mostly art appreciation), to writing paper, to music, to piano lessons, to … lots of school. We also try to keep the house presentable (at least by the front door where guests would see. :) We have a garden where we grow some fresh veggies. We eat together as a family so I spend several hours a day preparing meals. I've thought about the Once A Month cooking, and have tried it once, but just haven't been organized enough to add to our mix of activities as of yet. We have tried Michael Angelo's before and the kids will actually eat it (wa-hoo!) so winning a years worth would be Wonderful. Thank you.

  • Denise P.

    All moms are the busiest moms. They do the most important job on the planet – providing safe homes, nutritious food, and love to children.

  • Brandy Forden

    I am a super busy mom. I teach kindergarten full time. I have two boys ages 5 and 3 and husband who works late every evening. I also have a second job selling wickless candles. Then of course clipping and sorting coupons! It would great to have a night off from making dinner! Thanks so much for your time.

  • Erin

    I’m entering for my sister. She’s an amazing women who is raising her daughter by herself (with the help of my Mom and Grandma). She had her daughter while she was still young, but has quickly taken on the role of a wonderful mother. She worked her tail off in high school to graduate at the top of her class (which many people doubted). In the five years of learning life’s lessons she has worked full time, and attended college full time as well as being an awesome, hip single Mom. She’s a wonderful person, and I think this would be a great gift to her. Since my neice’s birth I’ve been in college then had a job opportunity up north, so my time in the upstate is limited. Everyone’s money is tight, so this would be a way I could contribute to her continued success! Thanks, Jenny!!!!

  • Barb Crispens

    Even though I love my life, I never have enough time between my 3 yr old, my job, my house, my friends, etc…, but I’d never change a thing!

  • Tina Rucker

    Wow! What a great giveaway! I consider myself pretty darn busy and would LOVE a chance to have some free meals help me plan my days! I have two children, three dogs and a husband that keep me busy when I am home. However, I also work a full time job at a law firm, manage two blogs, have an online Etsy store where I try to sell handmade greeting cards to help with the family income and pay off some debt, along with giving classes on greeting cards and scrapbooking, and finally do side work for othe law firms when my time allows.

  • kristenirwin

    Well i want say that i am the busiest mom ever. I know that other moms have it a lot harder then I do. I am a proud mom of three boys. My husband and i adopted our oldest two and just recently had one of our own. My boys love pasta so that is why i would love to win this giveaway. Also, I love quick, good and healthy meals.

  • Anderson B

    I'm entering this for my mother who is absolutely the busiest mom ever but along with being busy she is always doing things for everyone else. She is the care taker of her mother (my grandmother) who is in the final stages of Alzheimer’s and requires 24 hour a day love and attention. She is also the care taker for my 3 year old niece everyday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. She does this free of charge so that my brother and sister in-law can save money for a house. She is also the sergeant mother and grandmother for her sister’s children and grandchildren. (My Aunt her sister passed suddenly 10 years ago.) She is always doing things for everyone else. She was an awesome single mother for me and my brother and sister and is always willing to help any other mother out so that they can better their life. She is not only the busiest mom/grandmother but she is also the best.

  • sarahhoover

    BUSY MOM? THAT'S MY NAME!!
    I have 4 jobs, what could be any busier than that? I'm a wife, mom, engineer, and photobook designer. I also do volunteer work designing graphic wraps for children who wear helmets & prosthetic limbs.
    I try to cook healthy meals every night for my family but sometimes the energy is lacking. We all LOVE Italian and would greatly appreciate the years meals. Yum!

  • Anonymous

    As a working mom who tries to ensure she has dinner on the table for her husband and son every night, this would be an excellent form of assistance! Would love to win!

  • Jodi Hrbacek-Peterson

    I would love to win this give away to be able to bless a very deserving needy family each week with a free meal…..THAT’S right I would give all 52 meals away to people in my town that need them!!! I am a mother of 4 and very busy but I know I am so very blessed and there are alot of families out there that need this help. This would be a great PAY IT FORWARD===Thanks

  • Anonymous

    I am the busiest mom ever because I have a 3 year old son (who never stops moving), a 12 year old daughter (who thinks she is 18), am taking care of my mother in law that has many health problems, work full time, and still manage to keep my home clean and running smoothy (for the most part). Some days I wish I had the time to make delicious gourmet meals, or just to chill out and watch a movie. The reality is I am always going until the kids are in bed, and hubby has the coffee set for the next day.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1163571892 Jenn Horton

    I'm a mom of five children, aged 6 – 22. Three of those children have special needs and sometimes require intensive services. Even though two of them are adults now, the job of being a parent does not stop. I feel like every waking hour I'm doing something for the kids…either directly with them or on their behalf. As a result, I'm always on the go – from the doctor's, to the therapists, to the playground, to the school. I ought to have stock in a car company. If someone invents a real-life teleporter…I will KISS their feet!!

    Even my work has to do with my kids. I'm a parent advocate and family resource specialist who works to educate, equip, and support other families who have children with special needs. So – if I win, I want you to know that the food will not go to my family. I am a highly busy mom, but my kids are stable right now which feels like peace on Earth to me! I'm posting because I want to share free meals with the families I work with when their children are not stable and need to undergo more intensive treatment or be hospitalized. Not having to worry about putting together a meal would be a blessing to these parents/caregivers.

  • aprilwall

    My husband has been out of work for 5 mos so is staying with out of state relatives trying to find work in a better market. I have a teen-age daughter, two older boys not living at home, a granddaughter and my mom (who 82 and lives by herself out of state so I try to help her remotely keep things together and pay her bills online,etc.) This has made Southern Savers and SAVING a huge priority for me – saving on dinners with a year's worth of Michael Angelo Meals would be heaven-sent.

  • HD

    These look great! I am a SAHM, but if I win I would give this to my friend Vicki. She is a single mom of 3 and I can't imagine how hard that would be! Thanks!

  • Stephanie

    I really want this! :)

  • blcopaja

    My daughter is one of the busiest mothers ever. She lives with her husband in a small town with no family around. She is a stay at home mother to two precious little children. The children both have specail needs. She takes her daughter to speech therapy at the public school before she drives her to kindergarden. Her younger son has several learning delays. She has occupational therapy along with speech therapy to take her little man to. She has to drive 40 minutes one way twice a week for his speech therapy. She is in the road—everyday taking these children to where they must go. A meal a week for a year would be a blessing. It would be like an angel reaching down and lightening her load. Thanks

  • Christy

    There are many busy mommy's and you can add me to the list. I have tried to simplify our life as much as possible, but there is still rarely a moment to sit. I work each morning and then pick up my precious one year old up from pre-school. While he naps, I work my Pampered Chef biz and try to get the house in order. Then, I spend time with my little one (such a precious time). Then, I fix dinner…usually from scratch. Then, family time…then baby to bed…then time for hubby or cleaning.
    I would love a free cooked meal each week that I can trust!

  • icherishfamily

    I am an incredibly busy Mom! I have 4 children ages 11,8,3, 9months, and I daycare my niece. Both older boys have 2 practices and 2 baseball games apiece each week. My little ones are in gymnastics and soccer, and my oldest is a boy scout. I run an ebay business from home, and I run 2 fundraisers (The Putt Putt For a Cure and Critters For a Cure) to raise funds for the Relay For Life, which we have participated in as a family for the last 10 years. I have a huge family, and we actively participate in every family event.I work very hard at budgeting. My husband is a police officer who works 12 hour shifts, and as you know it is imperative that we budget well so I can continue to stay home with my kids. I am breathless just reading this!!

  • babbs52

    As a retired grandmother with 6 granchildren coming in and out and keeping one that is almost 2, It would be soooo nice to have a little help!

  • bereamom

    I think one could always find someone busier, but any mother that loves and cares for their child/children is a busy mother! I have a toddler and a preschooler that keep me on my toes all day long (and some nights too)!

  • Melisa Mitchell

    I am a very busy mother of 3 children, 2, 4,and 14. I home school my 14 year old, 9th grader. My husband has been out with a worker's comp injury and has just recently had surgery, and has not been capable of doing anything around the house, which leaves it for me to do. I have to mow, rake, weed, clean, cut trees, cut wood, have fixed plumbing, painted, changed out bearings on a vehicle, changed oil, changed struts on a car, put on a water pump, put on a car fan, put on a starter, etc, put out 8 scoops of mulch. I have installed insulation under the house, and in the attic. I have couponed to help with the bills while he has been out. I fill in as a waitress. I am a Ladies group leader at our church and have about 18 ladies to lead. I have visitation, church every Wednesday, and Sunday, (this is not a complaint, but a blessing I might add, just to have my family in church and heaven bound). I wash 3-4 loads of laundry a day, take care of my children, do all the running, take care of all the bills, calls, and etc. Vacuum, sweep everyday, (sometimes more than that most of the time 3-4), mop, give baths and put away clothes every day. I clean bathrooms 4-5 times a week, dust 3-4 times a week, put away dishes 2-3 times a day. I try to spend as much time as I can with my loving husband and children as I can. I get something together for supper, guide the house. Run with my husband to MD. We are very involved in our church and travel alot with the church to sing with the youth choir, and adult choir, and help support our pastor. My husband is a preacher and Sunday school teacher and needs to study, so I try to help him keep things quiet. These meals would be 1 big help in taking one small thing off of me. I do want to note that I love my life, and with or without the meals, my family is a blessing form the Lord. A goodly heritage, and I would not give my family up for anything, and I thank the Lord for the opportunity to be a wife and mother. I would not want to live anyother life than the one the Lord has blessed me with.

  • brooke0605

    I'm the busiest mom b/c I have 2 kids under 2 and my husband and I both work.

  • hisredeeminglove

    As has already been said, it's hard to say that I am certain I am THE busiest, but I am definitely a busy mama. I am a single mama to 12 and 10 year old girls and a 7 year old boy. They are absolutely my priority but I have had to work outside the home and was blessed to be able to start a photography business that I can do nights and weekends for “extra” income. Between soccer, youth group and orchestra in the evening we could use an easy option for dinner one in a while!

  • kris72

    I am the mom of four beautiful girls ages 17,14,13,and 5. I work a full time job and coupon to supplement our income (beats having to fit in a second job and I love the challenge). I don't know what I would do without my wonderful husband who cooks most of our suppers (He gets off earlier that I do). We would both so appreciate 52 meals for a year.

  • http://www.couponsaregreat.blogspot.com Leandrea

    I am a super busy mom. My girls are 16 months apart – enough said! Between preschool, gymnastics, and mystery shopping I am always on the go! We love, love, love Michael Angelos!

  • Jo

    I don't think I'm the busiest mom ever, but I'd love to win anyway

  • amber8279

    I love meals that are quick and easy because I am a very busy mom. I teach 3rd grade full time. I have to drive over and hour and a 1/2 to get to work…so I spend over three hours a day driving with two young children also in tow for the ride. It has been a really hard year but with the lack of jobs I've had to make that commute. I leave home at 6am and don't get home until after 6pm. Having these meals would be wonderful!! We love italian! Amber

  • joannejohnson34

    I'm the busiest Mom ever, I don't even have time to think up a clever comment!!

  • Sharon

    Honestly, I don't believe there is such a thing as the “busiest” mom. EVERY mom is the busiest mom. I would love to win this, and I am a very busy mom. I have a 6 month old and would love some good food!

  • Casie

    My mom is the busiest mom ever. I am married but we are very close and its harder now than ever to make time time to see each other but she will take time out of her day to drop by my house on the way home from work. She teachs Kindergarten all day and is studying to get a Preschool Directors license as well. She also deals with two dogs, a husband, and a son! (ok it's not dealing with it if she loves doing it! but it's still a lot of work) She never complains or stops! She is the best pick my mom!!!

  • Sandi Benenati

    I am a blessed 55 yr. old “grammy” of a wonderful, and active 2 1/2 year old granddaughter, Juliet! My daughter, Lauren, is 11 weeks pregnant with her (and hubby, Chris') 2nd baby. She is buying cereal right now, it's one of the only things she can keep down. (How well I remember those days.) I quit my art teaching job, and my husband and I moved to the Triad 2 years ago as I was recovering from lip cancer. I don't want the Michael Angelo's Entrees because of that-I'm cancer free thank God!! I just would love to win because I am trying to help them out more than ever by watching my grandbaby and cooking more now. I've had the entrees before and have enjoyed them, it's a good product, and my hubby's Italian! My niece Richelle (Carolina Clipper) got me started in couponing-thanks to her and to you, I have been saving and even able to help out another family with occasionally cooking meals. I love not having a job and being able to spend more time in the kitchen and even look forward to shopping. It's wonderful to be at this point in life-that part was wonderful, too. But, it was exhausting. God bless all you young women, keep plugging along, it does get easier!!

  • Momlovesdeals

    I have two boys ages 4 and 18 months, both with varying degrees of Sensory Processing Disorder. My days are filled with fun activities for them, teaching them how to behave, taking care of all those goes along with having a family, and being the mom and wife God knows I can be. (Sometimes I wonder what He was thinking, haha.) I also am learning to balance time for myself and husband in the midst of all that! I love my life but it sure is busy!!

  • jenniferpower

    I am a very busy mom. I work at home and watch 5 children for 50 hours a week. I don't just baby sit, i teach the children as well. I keep a current curriculum with crafts and do my own accounting. So it's more like an in home preschool. I volunteer at my church and help my husband in his endeavors as well. Thanks for the chance. It would be nice to have an easy healthy meal that I can pop in the oven instead of cooking from scratch!

  • connieb03

    I think all moms are busy! I have two kids under 4, work and am chauffeur, personal shopper, accountant, housekeeper and family chef….as well as many other titles. And I wouldn't change a thing!!!

  • amybee

    All moms are busy in their own ways! Thank you for the opportunity

  • KAWilson

    Wow…. I am getting tired just reading all these posts — I don't feel quite to busy now. My husband and I are both self-employed, planning on starting another business, and I homeschool ……that along with all the other “mom” things we women have to do. Would love to win these meals – they sound delicious :-)

  • Jennifer

    I am busy because I choose to be. They say idle minds are the devil's workshop. I say idle hands are the devils playground. I gotta keep moving. Gotta keep the kids busy and keep the house up. I LOVE popping in a Michaelangelo's family meal once or twice a week for an easy, tasty meal!

  • rinabinet

    I'm a single mother of 19! Ok…so 16 of them are my students. I'm a teacher at a school for under privileged children (4 year olds). When I go home, I am a single mother to 3 of the most precious children in the world! I would LOVE to win a FREE and EASY dinner for a year. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pick me!

    • kim

      You definitely deserve it :)

  • Tambra

    Oh yeah, I'm busy. I have two wonderful girls, one of them is nearly 4 and the other is nearly 1. I'm teaching my oldest to read and she is doing excellent and my youngest is so clingy. When she's not nursing, she thinks she has to be in my arms constantly. Thankfully, she likes the stroller, so on days that we go to the zoo I can get a break from holding her all the time. I have personal hobbies such as sewing that always seem to take a back seat. I'm a stay at home mom that has to keep the house clean and functioning, kids fed, kids happy and entertained, kids taken to the pediatrician, eye doctor, dentist, clothes washed ironed and put away, dishes washed and put away, toys picked up, dinner ready, make-up on and sexy attitude for when my husband gets home.
    I meet with the ladies at church for fellowship on Fridays, and ofcourse go to church on Sunday, not to mention organizing my coupons so I can run out and get the best deals of the week.
    I'm happy that I saw this give away and I really hope that I win. I'm also glad that I had time to write this while finally getting both kids down for nap so I can sit down and have lunch. (a can of mountain dew and a block of cheese.)

  • jenniferbrouth

    I am the busiest mom ever because I have two children – ages 3 and 1/2 and 2 and I am a full time law student. Plus I have a husband who travels all over the country and out of the country regularly for work. We could definitely use some free, easy to prepare meals at our house!!

  • TallahasseeLassie

    Ah, yes, the siren call of free, easy food! I am also a very busy mom. I have 6 kids, including the new teenager we took in last summer. My hubby lost his job last summer, and then came down with chronic pancreatitis. This has led to multiple hospitalizations and his inability to work. He hasn't gotten disability yet, but I feel very fortunate and blessed to be able to support my family on just my income as a special needs teacher and my second job as a tutor. Free, easy food would really help on those days that he is too sick to cook and I've worked all day.

  • masermel

    I am the busiest mom! I have four children under the age of 7. I home school all of them, We are also in the (crazy) process of adopting our 5th child from Ethiopia. I spend the remainder of time helping a church plant and advocating for orphans.

  • Rachel

    I think I'm the busiest mom – or at least step-mom. I work 40+ hours per week (M-F) we get my husband's 3 kids every weekend, and usually at least 3-4 weeks during the year. Not only do we have them every weekend, but anything they do extra (sports, band) we have to take them to & from, and we make it a point to go to all their games. For the month of April & May, I have 3 Thursday nights free. The rest of the time is booked up solid! Even on the weekends. Whew – I'm exhausted just typing about it!

  • Elizabeth

    I am the busiest mom ever…I have a 19 month old baby girl who is full of energy. I work two part time jobs (while she is sleeping) and I am a full time grad student. I want to be a licensed counselor and provide a better life for my daughter. I have to do everything I can to pinch pennies. Winning this would mean a lot to me and my little girl.

  • Melissa

    First, I am grateful for the opportunity to thank you for what you do on this site. We are able to do more with our kids now that we are saving so much with your guidance, so thank you for that! My husband and I have 3 boys: a 5 yr old with ADHD that keeps us on our toes! OUr sweet 2 1/2 year old is in those terrible 2's, and our 2 month old that doesn't sleep through the night. We don't have grandparents that live near us, so it's mommy and daddy 24/7! I recently had 4 surgeries and I'm still healing from throat surgery last week. My husband works every day of the week in real estate, which is a struggling business. In a couple of weeks I will be off of maternity leave and going back to my full time job where I work nights at a call center. I stay home during the day with my kids to avoid day care costs (and I love having them with me!) Most days you can find some sort of spit-up, food, or tiny handprint on my clothes. I'm usually fixing broken toys, cleaning, changing diapers (on 2 kids), shopping at publix, etc.. It would be great to have a meal each week that doesn't take time to prepare so that I can spend it playing with my kids for those last few moments before I have to leave them for the night. Proverbs 31:27 says “She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.” My husband and I agree that the Lord has blessed us with these wonderful children in our lives to raise up knowing Him. Our first priority is to try our best to teach them to do as Jesus would have them to do. Thank you for this opportunity…this would truly bless our family.

  • CouponBanker

    I am entering for my best friend, Erin. She is a single mother with a 4 year old daughter. She also works full time and is attending college to become a teacher. She attends full time classes in the summer and part time classes the rest of the year. She maintains an A average and is still one of the most attentive mothers I have ever seen. She basically has no family support system, but still manages to hold everything together. When she daughter was an infant she would sleep only 2 to 3 hours a night and often go without food for herself. Her co-workers would bring leftovers from their lunches for her to eat. She has managed to get a promotion at work that makes it possible for her to no longer have to do this. I think she is just an amazing person and mother!

  • Anonymous

    I’m not sure “busy” is strong enough for my mother. She is the mother to 18 children (10 bio, 8 adopted). 7 are married and add 17 grandchildren (2 of which she pretty much raises). 2 are in college with never ending concerns. 9 are still at home ranging in age from 4yrs to 17yrs. She is all over the place with with their school and church activites.
    My mom is a Sunday school teacher and together with my father run their own business.
    If that wasn’t enough, she also the owner of Case de Sion, an orphanage in Guatemala that feeds and educates homeless and poor children and their families
    ( http://www.safehomesforchildren.org ). She is actually in Guatemala this week opening up a birthing center for the local Mayan women so they don’t have to give birth on the floor of their dirt homes.
    I could go on and on…but i’m pretty busy myself so i’m hoping she’ll win cause she always shares!!!

  • Bethany Wood

    I am entering my sister in this competition. We both homeschool and have four children, but her youngest is a 7 mo. old girl named Sophie. She has been in the hospital several times since birth. She has a medical condition called Infantile Spams, which is seizures in babies. Sophie is being put in the hospital again next week and they are going to start her on a ketogenic diet which will last two years. The diet is so rigid that only certain types of wipes, lotions, shampoos, foods and snacks are allowed. Of course, they are more expensive too. Hopefully this will stop the seizures. Everything else they have tried so far has not worked (home administered shots for two weeks, different meds, now a diet). My sis started couponing the last several months. We went to the class in Lexington, SC( you might remember us, we sat on the very first row. she has blond hair and I have red hair). She lives in Pelion. The reason that this would help her so much is because she lives so far from doctors and hospitals that this would be a relief to have something easy and good on hand for the busy days. This has been a tough situation from the beginning and is only getting more difficult as they are having to try new things all the time. Please consider her a likely candidate. She does not have a lot of help from others because people are scared to keep Sophie with these kinds of problems. Sophie is already developmentally delayed and Babynet is coming out to her house to work with her. If they cannot stop the seizures, Sophie's quality of life will just keep deteriorating. We are all “busy” moms, but I would rather be busy anyday then deal with a child with mental or physical delays that seem, at times, to be hopeless.

  • thecouponingqueen

    I think my sister is probably the busiest mom. She has two children (son-8th grade and daughter – 11th grade). She teaches Special Education at a high school level and is basically teaching her students life skills. She also tutors homebound students after school (usually 5 days a week). She leaves home at 5:45 in the morning and gets home around 6 in the afternoon. Then she cooks, cleans, does laundry, takes care of her family and has still managed to stick with an exercise routine to lose around 60 pounds in the last 9 months. She's my hero!

  • http://girlslovingsports.blogspot.com/ Emily E.

    I'm the busiest mom because I'm trying to juggle working full-time outside the home, commuting, raising a toddler, taking care of a husband, and moving into a new house!

  • Meme

    I have always been a busy mom with seven children and a family business to operate. Now I am a busy grandmother! Along with a debilitating physical condition and care of a five year old (very active) granddaughter, I am still doing the best I can with all my challenges. Now with the economic downturn eating at home is a priority and it is so nice to have a special meal once a week to take the place of “mom's day off” at a restaurant. I would absolutely love (and appreciate) this gift in the form of excellent products (quality and wholesome yah!)!!! Keep me in mind, Jenny, please.

  • Lea

    I'm new to couponing and I've been having so busy researching how to save money
    that I dont realize that its 5:00 and I havent put anything out for dinner!

  • http://kathylamm.blogspot.com Kathy

    I work full time and have a 16 year old athlete at home who always has practice, games, you name it. This along with all the normal activities of running a household keeps me busy, busy, busy . . . along with all other moms!

  • LS

    I am a full time mom to a curious and active 2 1/2 year old. My husband and I both work and when we get home, we immediately start dinner. Having a year's worth of these meals would be fantastic and allow us more time to spend with our son. It's hard being away from him all day, but it just means that the times I spend with him are extra special!!

  • http://www.SaludaRiverClub.com ElizabethAkre

    All moms are busy, and I'm no exception. I work 9 1/2 hours a day at work, and the rest of my waking hours at home with my 4 year old. My husband often travels during the day and comes home late in the evening, so often dinner must be a quick and easy fix. I'd love to win this contest because my daughter loves pasta and I love what you've shared about what they won't use in their products. We are very sensitive to feeding Vivian non-chemical, non-hormone, non-fake junk. This would be a great help to our little family!

    • Elizabeth Akre

      Non-fake food, not junk is what I meant to say! :-)

  • Molly

    I am the mom of 4 (7 yr., 6 yr, and twin 3 yr) and my husband is in the Air Force and is deployed right now!!!

  • localcharityb

    I am sure I am not the busiest mom ever but I am very occupied. I work 5 days a week self employed from home with 3 children ages 4 and under. The almost 2 year old is potty training and the 5 month old is still nursing. I volunteer for my church nursery every other sunday and teach a class on how to use your website and make other wise money choices every wednesday night at church. i strive to exercise 4 x per week as well as do most of the domestic chores for our house. I do choose to live life this way so i am not complaining. I would love to use the coupons to not only help our family but several other families here in Nashville that are a little upside down after the flooding.

  • http://www.theroadweareon.blogspot.com Aundrea

    I could give you 500 reasons why I am busy, but I won't. The summary is that I am a homeschool mom of 4 wonderful kiddos and the wife of a very active hubby!!! I would love, no LOVE this!!

  • karagriff

    I agree that MOM=busy!! I have a 4 month old beautiful baby girl, a step-daugther that is 6, and a husband that works swing shirt! He is off for 2 days – works 7 days 7-3 then off for 2 days – works 7 days 3-11 then off for 2 days, works 7 days 11-7 then off for 2 days! He is only off 1 weekend a month! I am also a teacher but I'm not working right now because I'm trying the SAHM thing right now! (and I love it) So with that being said I have a lot of time just me and the kids and doing almost all the work at home! I love my life though and would not change any busy day!

  • Sandra

    I feel like the busiest mom, however after reading all the comments my load does not feel quiet so heavy! Kudos to all you moms out there! I only have one child right now but she is entering the terrible twos so she keeps me on my toes. My husband works about 50″+ hours a week to provide for us but money is still tight so winning meals for a year would be a lifesaver :) Thank you Jenny for all you do to help us use our money to the fullest!!

  • Dahnelle

    I'm entering for my sister. She is the busiest mom ever, because not only does she have FOUR children WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ( one has down's syndrome, one has an autism spectrum disorder, one has juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and the other has ADHD), but she is also the breadwinner for her family, tutoring other children with special needs since her husband lost his job and decided to go back to school. They are barely scraping by so winning this would be fantastic! She herself also has multiple medical problems, including debilitating arthritis. She also finds time not only to go to church, but also to teach Sunday school. And she just so happens to be one of the most amazing people I have ever met.

  • beth55

    All moms are busy. We juggle a dozen (or more) priorities each day and we get it all done. While we do all complain a bit about being tired – we all love being MOM. thanks to Michael Angelo's for giving help to one tired mom with this great giveaway.

  • jwcrady1

    To be honest, I think any mom is a busy mom. I do have a 6 yr old, 4 yr old and 2 /12 yr old twins and work part-time plus my husband is in school 4 nights a week and I could list everything in between but I'm just so thankful God blessed me to be a busy mom and God bless all the other moms out there! I couldn't imagine my life without my children and how busy I stay 24/7! Thanks Jenny for all you do in helping me save my family some grocery money! You're the best!

  • Kristi

    Well, I think most of us are!! :) I have two kids, a 4 year old boy and an 18 month girl. I am home with them and getting my Masters in School Counseling. Just trying to keep everyone healthy and happy and having fun keeps me on my toes. I go to the gym every morning to keep myself fit and energetic and looking good!

  • Mari

    I consider myself a very busy mom of a 4, 5 and 7-year-old and I work! However, after reading JuliaB's comment, I would love to vote for her to win! Good luck, JuliaB.

  • donnapc

    I have 3 kids ages 12, 12, and 8. Oh, don't forget my husband – add 3 kids for that! I work part time with autistic kids and teach a coupon class. Try to work out whenever I can!

  • shereeprintz

    I am the busiest mom because I have an overactive 8yr old and a 3yr old that makes him look calm…I work full time…keep a clean house…cook dinner every night..clip as many coupons as I can….and im single.

  • Grace

    I definitely keep busy with my kids, work, school, etc, etc….but I love it!

  • Donna

    I would love to win a free meal a wk for the year! I feel very blessed to be a homeschool mom of 4 great kids. Yes, it's hard work w/ no paycheck but “EXCELLANT benefits”!!!

  • Lisa B

    I would love to win 52 dinners! I have three daughters and my husband and I own a small machine shop. So besides all the motherly duties, wife duties, homemakers duties…I am also the person who does all the office work for our business and also helps out my husband also. Somedays it’s so stressfull that I want to just simplify everything and move away to a remote island! Most all mom are busy, so whoever wins will surely deserve it! :)

  • Katrina

    I would love to win these meals! I am a busy stay at home mom to three boys and a husband of course too :) We keep busy just about every night running to soccer, baseball and AWANA and I cook in hurry and we usually end up eating our meals in the car on the way to whatever activity we're going to. Thanks for considering me :)

  • Erin Silverman

    I am a busy mom: between research, teaching, and entertaining my 4 and 1 year old daughters, who has time to figure out what's for dinner?

  • Emmilee

    I have 3 boys 7, 4, and 2. As if that weren't enough, I have 2 full-time jobs!! My 7 and 4 year old play baseball/t-ball. My husband also works full-time and has his own business! We NEED simple easy dinner solutions!!

  • Tiffany Davis

    I feel like the busiest mom ever. I am employed full time & go to school full time. I have a 12 year old son to take care off. I really did step out of my compfort zone & go back to school. I have some healh problems I have to deal with also. I have a sister with 3 kids and I try to help her as much as possable because her husband is over seas in the National Guard. Please keep her in mind also she is also in school full time with thew kids in sports & I dont know how she gets it all done.

  • Patty Mampre

    I have two kids in college. We are trying to pay their tuition so that they will not graduate and be in debt. (Trying to give them a good start out in the world). Michael Angelo’s coupons would not only help us but also would help them on their food bills (which are their responsibilities). It would be nice to know that they are getting at least ONE healthy meal a week!!!!

  • Jami

    We just adopted our baby girl, so I am a new mom. I also have to work outside the home so I get home from work cook, wash cloth diapers, wash bottles, do laundry, do our bathtime/bedtime routine, clean the house, fall into bed exhausted. Get about half the sleep I need and wake up to do it again. I don’t think I ever knew just how tired one could be until I went on this little venture called motherhood. Good thing the little buggers are so darn cute! :)

  • sonia ch

    I am the busiest mom because I have two sons (1 and 2 year-old) and my husband works in a late shift, so he barely can help me with them because of his schedule (during the day he is sleeping). I have to keep my kids busy and cook for them without distubing my hubby’s ZZZZ.

  • Anonymous

    I am super busy this year, I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old boy. I am also the wife of a youth pastor, so I really have 55 other kids. I also work a full tim job at one of the largest insurance companies in Alabama. Help!! I love these meals, and already cook them at least once a week anyway. Thanks for the great contest.

  • Rita Goldman

    I work full time and have a three year old, enough said. Every mom should win for busiest mom, because we are all busy everyday in our own way.

  • Anonymous

    Soccor, Swimming, Football, Cheerleading, 40 hour work week, Singing in the band at Church, more, more, more, it never seems to stop! I love every minute of being a busy working mom, but we eat out WAY too often. Having a meal at home that I can pop in the oven and get the cleaning, washing, homework, &/or laundry done (or at least started) while I’m getting the other necessities done is a luxery that I seldom take advantage of. Having Michael Angelo’s family packs built into our weekly budget would be a fantastic time saver!

  • shay957

    I am the busiest mom. I have an 18 month old boy and I am a full time college student. I barely have time to take care of all the household chores that come with being a parent. I am very fourtune that I have a great man in my life to help out. Please pick me for your winner, He needs a break!
    Love the Site Jenny

  • Wauwa

    My sister Jane is the busiest mom. She is a stay-at-home mother of 2 young boys – aged 6 and 3. Everyone knows that's a full-time job in itself. She is an active member of her church and is a soccer mom for her 6-year-old. She also serves as one of the designated moms to watch the “Cul-de-Sac” kids. As if her life isn't busy enough as it is, she (and her husband) agreed to allow my son (her 21-year-old nephew) to stay with her while he completes an internship in Charlotte. So, in addition to the hustle and bustle that she normally experiences, she has added helping a 21-year-old with his first real “job experience”. I recently introduced her to the world of couponing and Southern Savers. She is loving it but we all remember how much time it took us when we first started. So…my sister truly is the busiest mom ever.

  • MJCris

    Mom = busy! Being the busiest? Good luck in tryting to chose that one! =) Anyone of us could use a prepared, free, tasty meal!

  • hsvmom

    I can't tell you what a thrill and relief this would be to win! I am a mom of 3 older still at home sons ( 20, 17 and 16). The two younger sons do not drive yet as we believe they should be 18 before driving unaccompanied by an adult. Due to that, I am constantly on the road shuffling them from school to work to social outings. I also gladly babysit my 2 year old second cousin during the week since both his parents work and cannot afford daycare.

    Feeding 3 sons plus often girlfriends and their other friends, I can go through a lot of food and often have to cook a full meal for anywhere from 7 to 12 people on a very tight schedule. One of my biggest stress factors is often answering the infamous question “What's for dinner?” many many times. I love having all the kids around and them feeling comfortable enough to want to spend time with us. We often have very honest open conversations with the kids over dinner which is very special time.

    Thank you for all you do for us! If it weren't for you and your couponing advice, I would have had to surely take a second mortgage out in order to feed all these kids! LOL!

  • D. Stanfield

    I am a busy mom. Wife of a pastor and homeschooling mother of three beautiful daughters. I would love to be able to use some of these meals for my family and some of the meals for the many families in our church who find themselves in need of some help.

    It is through giving that we bless others and glorify the Lord.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kimberly-Quamme-Miller/1156789536 Kimberly Quamme Miller

    so busy I can't think why

  • Courtney S

    I agree that every mom is a busy mom! I have three children, two of which are 15 months apart and the youngest is almost 4 months. Dinnertime is definitely a challenge until my husband gets home from work and these coupons would make one night a week so much easier!
    Thanks Jenny for all that you do!

  • Christine

    I have five wonderful kids ranging from 3 to 14years. Caring for them keeps me busy plus I work full-time. Keeping the house clean, taking care of the yard, and doing all shoping is also part of my job. I would love to win a years worth of free meals. Sounds yummy!!

  • shereeprintz

    I am the busiest mom because I have an overactive 8yr old, I have a 3yr old that makes him look calm, I work full time, I cook dinner every night, I keep a clean house, I clip as many coupons as I can, I just facilitated my own divorce so i am doing all this single, and I wouldnt trade my kids for the world:)

  • heyjody

    I'm a wife and mother of three, 11, 13 and 15 years old. Need I say more. I am blessed with a wonderful family and blessed that God has provided plenty of work for me. Work keeps me humble and realizing how much I need Him to get through each day. A prepared meal each week would be another blessing!

  • Kim

    I think my sister is the busiest mom in the WORLD!!! She wakes up at 5 O'Clock every morning to fix breakfast and lunches for her 3 children and get herself ready to go to work (she's a teacher for a class of 4 year olds). Then, she wakes up her 3 children gets them ready and off to school and heads to school herself to take care of her darling class of 4 year olds. She does all of this herself because she is a single mother. She comes home to her own children to do homework, dinner, baths and bed….and wake up at 5 O'clock to start all over again. Yes, she's busy, but the reason I think she deserves to win is because she does it all and keeps on smiling!!

  • http://emmykate.blogpost.com lisa bennett

    I am a BUSY mom. i have three little girls. a first-grader, a preschooler and a two-year old. i have an obession for crafting which keeps me busy and has also lead to a several etsy sales. i has responsibilites with the youth in my church which can be demanding at times and i coupon which is a full time job in itself.

  • savingdeals

    I am the busiest mom because… I have not quite perfected the cloning of myself. Once I do, I will let all the other moms in on the secret :o)

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/YZEPTGGS4HVLK4SFOBD5OAQ5TU Leigh Ann

    M-O-M….MOM=The Best word in the WORLD! I love the 'busyness' (2 kids), the craziness (“Mom, I just flushed my hairbow”) and would be bored stiff without the God given title of: MOM! Thank you for the op to bring the fam together for dinner.

  • Erin

    I am a stay at home, homeschooling mommy of 2 little ones. My husband works 2 jobs and is now running for city council in addition to that! He is busy almost every night of the week, so I am left to run the household and take care of the kids by myself most of the time! We are very active in our church and community. I teach a class of 2-3 year olds every Sunday night and take my daughter to ballet once a week. Winning a year of meals would make it SO much easier on me and on our wallet! We are juggling 2 mortgages right now, so every little bit helps!!!

  • beckyr

    I would qualify myself as pretty busy. We don't have cable so most of the time I am busy with normal everyday activities, working in a 2 acre garden and orchard, doing scouting stuff with 3 boys, working on getting into ministry full-time and misc. activities here and there. And most of our meals are made from scratch. Would love to get a little break with a homemade-like meal I can just throw in the oven or microwave! :) Thanks!

  • ixoye

    Busy? Are you kidding me? Six fantastic children; full-time homeschooling (one down, five to go!); my husband's business in the home which involves answering the phone, fielding the calls, scheduling appointments, keeping the books, filing the taxes, balancing all accounts, paperwork, A/R, delivering equipment, sometimes going with him on no heat/A/C calls, and ordering supplies; taking children to lessons; saving boatloads on groceries thanks to Southern Savers and dumpster diving; planning and cooking our main meal at lunch time every day; my weekly all day shop-a-thon; and my most recent joy – coordinating our church's prison ministry. And I LOVE IT ALL!

  • Sam

    My wife is the busiest mom I know — she is mom to a 4 year old and an almost-two year old who is very attached and still b/fing a lot. She also does a lot of cooking, cleaning, laundry, and knitting, all while keeping our two little ones happy. I feel very lucky that she can be with them while I work during the day, and I know she would be thrilled with this particular prize.

  • Muddy

    Busy? I am the mother of two teenagers-enough said! Thanks for offering the giveaway.

  • suthrngurl67

    I am a single working mom to a very active 7 year old. She has a busier social calendar than I do! Being able to pop one of these meals into the oven on a busy weeknight would be a lifesaver!!!

  • http://whateverandbeyond.blogspot.com/ Jennifer

    I work full time take care of the house and also the cats and the husband and our 2 kids… plus make 99% of the dinners.. I am busy

  • Beth

    First, I am a mother of two adorable boys – 4 years and 6 months. I work from home so that I can also stay at home with them. I am an active realtor, I teach piano lessons, and sell cosmetics. I also work part time away from home as the music director for a church on Sundays. I am actively involved in our church as the head of the beginner children's class and I also volunteer my time at our church's elementary school. We'd love to win a year's supply of Michael Angelo's meals – it'd be a great budget and time saver!

  • Mika

    I am just one of millions of busy moms out there. Although my head is often spinning with all the responsibilities, I wouldn't change it for the world and thank God every day for blessing me with a wonderful family. I would love to win the meals to help make my life a little less busy each week. Thank you, Jenny!

  • tarrahr

    I wish I weren't the busiest mom, but I certainly feel like I am most days. I have four children aged 4, 6, 10, almost 12 (the 16th of May). I won't go into detail about caring for four children as I know you are a mother, Jenny, and you know what a tough job it is. Besides that, though, I am involved with THREE different churches, am a youth leader of one; have been a table leader of my local MOPS group for the last two years and will be stepping up as head of Finances this year; Volunteer with my daughters Girl Scouts group; host playdates and GNO's; Coupon, and teach others to coupon (YOU KNOW how much time BOTH of those take!!!!!!); I don't have time to go on because my children and home need me! LOL

  • http://www.laundryandlullabies.blogspot.com Emily

    It sounds very prideful to say that I’m the busiest mom, but I certainly am busy. I have three sons, ages 5, 3, and 1. I run my own business (www.lullabyslings.etsy.com) and am finishing my certification as a childbirth doula. I’m homeschooling my oldest child and keeping the other kids busy and happy as well! Oh, and I sing in the choir at church. I’m working hard to feed my family healthful meals, and it would be WONDERFUL to have pre-made healthful meals available for those nights when I’m tired and don’t feel like cooking! :)

  • shintalmo

    Between driving my 4 children to and from band and church, I am almost never at home at dinner time. Winning this would be soooooo helpful!!!

  • arenrag

    I would love to “win” this for my wife. We are FT houseparents with 14 high-school girls living in our house. That's on top of our own toddler son and one on the way in October. With me in seminary FT, this would really help to maximize the time we get to ourselves every week.

  • http://nccouponqueen.blogspot.com Petrina

    I have four kids (including one still in diapers!), several dozen fish, 1 beautiful boxer puppy, a box turtle and a bunny to care for- our kids are busy & active so that keeps me on my toes almost constantly!

  • Robin

    I feel like the busiest mom ever…along with everyone else on here :-) I have 3 little boys 6, 5, & 2. I have to get them up & out the door for school then straight to work I go til 5:00. I work an hour away so I have to pick my kids up by 6:30 from daycare. This is T-ball season & my husband works & coaches so I have to get 2 of the 3 boys off to practice or a game. I am the TEAM MOM as well. Once practice is over we are back at the house TRYING to figure out what to eat with no time left in the night. Somehow we have to eat, have baths, homework, read a few books before we hit the sack by 8:30ish. Once they are all finally in the bed I have to clean up the kitchen & do a load of laundry or 2 to keep up. I have to make sure we have our school snack in our bags, T-ball clothes ready for practice/game the next day, school clothes out & ready for the next morning. Once I do all that & fold a few loads it is about 11:30ish. FINALLY BED! Wake back up at 6am to take my shower & get the gang ready for school….SAME ROUTINE EVERY DAY.

  • ashley

    I want to win this because i want it and I am busy. the end

  • jbatch

    I believe you cannot really be a mom without being busy! The two go hand in hand. I am a stay at home mother of 3 beautiful children, ages 3,6,and 7, and my husband is an accountant who often works 12 hour days especially during tax season. A few years ago husband survived a near fatal motorcycle accident and had to make a mid-life career change. He worked all day and went to school till late at night while I handled everything else by myself (and had a baby!). Through God's grace and our family working as a “team,” Brian recovered, finished his MBA and we even braved a year of unemployment. Recently we moved to Birmingham, Al away from all family (and help) as we embarked on a new path for our family. It has been quite a “busy” road being an encouraging wife and mother through life's trials. I have only been “couponing” for about a month now, but it has been a wonderful blessing in our life. Starting a career from the ground up leaves little extra and this web site was an answer to prayer for us. Thank you from all of us busy, busy mom's out there!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Suzanne-Rainey-Alexander/1603891330 Suzanne Rainey Alexander

    I don't have little ones like so many of the moms on here but, as the parent of 2 teenagers and an older married daughter, I can tell you that life does not slow down! I also care for my father-in-law and mother-in-law who are in a nursing home and my husband and I both work in our church and community. I am totally disabled with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia so I fight through pain every day of my life. But, I still cook for my family and keep the house and do the laundry. I direct Vacation Bible School at my church and volunteer as Room Mom for my oldest child's class. This year of meals would be an absolute God send. I have tried Michael Angelos before and they are fantastic!

  • darlenesuggs

    I would love to have 52 free & healthy meals. I'm a mom of teens who is busy with homeschool, church, & running the family farm. I could really use these.
    Thanks

  • my3sons

    Stay at home mom to 3 boys- 5, 3, and 1….need I say more! :)

  • Karlie

    I feel so busy with a VERY active two year old boy and a new baby (3 mos). My husband is in school still and not home til late at night. It's so hard for me to get motivated to cook big dinners every night when its just me and the boys, but having these free meals would help me have a plan for at least one night a week!!!

  • kerbearmommy

    I feel like I am the busiest mom. I have two boys aged 5 and just turned 1. They both run me ragged but my one year old has just learned to walk and thinks he can run. My 5 year old is playing baseball and have to practice with all I can, get both of them to the ballfield to meet my husband and get us supper. Everyone that helps watch my baby while I catch a glimpse of my 5 year play, says how do you do this all day long and get things done. I simply say….Lord only knows!

  • shellybee33

    Hi! My name is Michelle and I am new to this site. It was recommended by a sister-in-law of a friend of mine. I could mention alot more stuff about what a gold mine of a service this offers to me but that would take a long time and your question is why am I the busiest mom. Well that starts with my desire to serve God first and foremost. I have recently got custody of My 13 year old niece. I have added her to my home school along with my neighbors 13 year old. I have three children of my own so now I am home schooling 5 and trying to give them the motherly love that they all need in a good environment. Add house cleaning, driving, cooking, church and school events and its amazing that I have enough time to write this comment. Shopping is now taking a lot more time because I am learning all kinds of stuff on your site and I am trying to incorporate it into my life. Oh! And lets not forget that Dad needs time too! Thanks so much!

  • ivegotcutekids

    Hi! I have 4 kids (a 9yo, a 6yo, a 1 1/2 yo, and a 6-month old) and no family in town to give the occasional help…would love some free, easy, tasty meals!!!

  • dianecatherine

    I am a stay-at-home mom to a lively 3 year old girl and a rambunctious 20 month old boy. They definitely keep me on my toes and a smile on my face. I also handle all the household chores/yard work/errands while my husband is busy working 50-55 hours a week. Between the house, kids, family, pets, and couponing, I would LOVE to have a weekly “Michael Angelos” night. It would be a much-needed break from cooking without sacrificing taste or the budget! Thanks for the great give-away!!

  • Tai McClendon

    Everyone likes to think they are the busiet mom ever and I happen to be among them! I am a stay at home mother of one 3yr old girl and one 1yr old boy. My husband works 50hrs a week and goes to school full time while at the same time trying to get his side company off the ground. I clip coupons and run errands. Not to mention having to keep my children entertained because they do not go to school. We have library visits and playdates, music classes, and play school. Then there is laundry and keeping out household up and running. I also manage out finances, mystery shop for side income, take surveys, and lets not forget the actual COUPON SHOPPING and oh I could go on and on. I barely have time to type this!!!! I think all the mothers who entered deserve to win but I HOPE ITS ME!! LOL Great contest!

  • Carrie Harper

    Cause my brother could really use the help.

  • Adele

    It would be a blessing to receive the meals from Michael Angelo's, as it would enable a family game night, without the drama and fuss of fixing dinner.

  • Brandee Harrington

    I think I'm a pretty busy mom. I work a full time 40 hour a week job…I have an 8 week old (who I am able to take to my office with me because I'm nursing him), I have a 9 year old son, I am the den leader for my 9 year old's cub scout den. My mentally disabled mother lives with me who I care for when I get home. I cook all the meals, wash all the clothes, clean all the diapers, check all the homework, scrub all the tubs, sweep all the floors (not so much lately :) and i still have to make time to do fun stuff with my 9 year old and husband who works too much. It would be great to have one day a week where i knew that a quality dinner at home was made for me and waiting for me to heat it up when I got home. I love Michelina's because I know they care about what goes into their product so i feel good about feeding my family.

  • asblankenship

    WOW! Just reading the comments below – I must be honest – I guess I'm not the busiest mom but I do have a 9 week old, 2 yrs old little boy and a 13 old that keep me busy keeping the house clean and orderly. And my main problem is i'm a horrible cook – so I like frozen dinners that someone else made – to keep my family eating dinner at the table together at night.

  • bethanyblair

    I have 2 boys – 5 months and 2 1/2… when one isn't needing something then the other is! Not to mention housework, blogging, spending time with my Creator, making dinner and enjoying a stolen moment with my wonderful husband. But personally, I just really love my life.

  • Jo

    As the 51 year old foster, soon to be adoptive, mom of six children I am the busiest mom I know. With three babies, a four year old and two ten year olds plus our two adult children there is something that always needs to be done, or someone who always needs either my time or attention. Life is busy but I wouldn't trade it.

  • Lana

    I homeschooled my kids for 23 years and then I thought I would have alot of free time. Three college kids are more work than having them at home, there is always a crisis going on with one of them! First of all I have to do all the cleaning and care of the BIG house where we raised 5 kids and then I began to volunteer and I kept on volunteering-that is a great and tiring job-you feel great at the end of the day-but tired! Please help me feed hubby! AND hoards of college kids!

  • Tonisha

    Great contest! I am a busy full-time working mother of two. I have long work days and it's nice to be able to come home sometimes and have an easy meal to prepare for everyone to enjoy!! One less stress to deal with at the end of the day right?

  • kellyosorio

    Wow…talk about busy moms, I'm not sure how YOU have time, having to read all of these comments! I'll make this short for you. Our family is super busy. My husband and I both work, and we are out of the house 5 of 7 nights a week with work, church, volunteer work, and family activities. It's tiring to keep up with normal household chores(I won't laundry list them, you're a mom, you know), let alone make healthy meals from scratch. It would be a great blessing to know one meal a week was taken care of. Thanks for this opportunity!

  • stacy gibson

    I am a single mom of two teens. My son has a different sport each season. I have 5 cats…all but one were rescued and one dog. I work full time and am redoing my hard word floors myself! We are all busy, and I could use a free meal each week!

  • Angie

    I am a very busy mother with 2 girls age 6 & 3. I homeschool and spend every waking hour with them. I cook every night. After reading posts from Dahnelle and Julia B I vote for one of them!!

  • thetalbotts

    I'm a stay at home mom of a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old, and a 4-month old. Enough said. :) A year of meals would be a huge blessing to our family!

  • heidischk

    i just am :)

  • Becky

    I am a homeschooling mother of three children ages 7,6 and 3. During the week I also keep my 8 month old nephew. So, between all the duties of a stay-at-home mother and also being their teacher, there is hardly any time to do much else!

  • agriff1690

    All moms are busy….it goes along with the title! I home school, so I'm extra busy! I have three little ones and am so blessed to have healthy children whom I can shuttle to and fro. What a wonderful life!

  • susieque10

    I am the busiest mom because my husband works 5 – 7 days a week and duing the summer months he's gone from 4 am until 11 pm. With a 2 year old, a baby on the way, and just moving (while still trying to get everything out of the old house) my days are non-stop.

  • Amanda

    I am the busiest Mom ever as a stay at home Mom to a 2 & 5 year old girls and a son who is turning 18 this month! I have one child entering kindergarten this fall and one entering his Senior year of high school!

  • Heather

    I'm a super busy mom! My husband works a full time job and is in law school. So I have to do everything around the house. We have three boys ages 12, 7 and 5. I work a part time job at a preschool and run an embroidery business out of my house. I sew for 4 different stores. I've learned to do without much sleep so I'm still able to keep the kids fed, drive them to baseball practice, watch games and still go on bike rides. This doesn't leave much time for cooking. I'd love to find out I have 52 nigihts off! :)

  • Kelli Morgan

    I am about the join the ranks of the busiest moms. My first little girl is due in two months and I know that my life is about to change forever. My husband and I absolutely cant wait until she gets here, however he has already commented on the decline of my cooking!! I am so worn out by the end of the day cooking is the last thing I want to do and I know it will only get worse with a new born. So a years supply of pre-cooked dinners would not only make my life a little easier it would also make my husband and happy camper. Thanks for keeping up such a wonderful and helpful site!

  • Teresa

    I am one of the busiest moms….Work 60+ hours and go to college 9 hours, plus taking care of my family….. btw I love the Michael Angelos Chicken Parmasean with spaghetti….

  • Julie

    EVERY MOM IS THE BUSIEST MOM!!!!! Children are one of the biggest blessings. They are also the most challenging blessing. As soon as you pop that kid out of you, life gets a lot busier.

    I have 3 little girls…Morgan is 5, Ava is 3, and Kennedy is 1. I stay at home with them and they are NOT in preschool – talk about busy! I have activities for them to do (art, educational, cooking, cleaning, etc) and I home school my 5 year old. Because they are not in preschool, they go with me running errands (which is often since I LOVE getting those deals you post!). We also go the our local YMCA 3 times a week (soccer and ballet for my eldest 2, Homeschool PE for my eldest).

    From the time I get up (workout in the mornings to my Jillian Michael's DVD while the older kids are doing an activity and the baby naps) to rest time in the afternoon (I clean the house, weed my garden, start dinner and read your blog) to the evening (finishing up anything that didn't get done that which as we all know is lots AND watching the few shows – Chuck and LOST) – I'm moving.

    I'm busy taking care of my children, my house, my husband, my friends, and me (yes, we all need time to take care of ourselves!)…but aren't we all?!?!? Good luck picking someone – she will be worth it, as we all are! Happy Mother's Day!

  • melaniesoble

    Hands down, I am the busiest mom on the planet!

    I have three children, 4, 8, and 11 who want to explore a lot of diverse interests! I try to support them as best I can. My youngest is in special needs preschool four days a week while my girls go to school for the entire day (third and sixth grade.) You would think that would give me ample free time – but NO! I am working on my degree and am currently a full time student carrying 15 credit hours (for the SUMMER semester!) My husband is also a college student – as well as a 13 year member of the US Navy. My oldest daughter volunteers six hours a week at Colonial Williamsburg as well as at the local human society when she can fit it in her schedule! I volunteer my limited free time at the local school every chance I get!

    I am the last of my friends to be “at home” which means my phone rings off the hook. I constantly have at least six kids under my roof and feed them all dinner before their various evening activities. (It does get expensive!) I have contemplated getting a nine passenger vehicle – since a seven passenger van doesn't seem like it is ever large enough!

    PLEASE select me!!!! I could really use the help for my food budget!

  • bethany0226

    Busiest mom—2 boys under age 3, a puppy, a full-time job, and 3 levels of house to keep clean!

  • Sheri Miller

    I think all Mom's are busy. There is no way around it, when you have kids you have no time!

  • stephanie Perin

    I am submitting this for my mother – she has 3 part time jobs, she is a secretary at church, she takes care of 4 kids, and many many more things. She always has time to help other people, even though she is so busy.

  • Courtney Groover

    I know that I am the busiest now than I ever have been and that's all I need to know! I have worked in the corporate world, at an insurance headquarters, around 50 hours a week before I had kids….and that sure doesn't compare (as every mom knows) to the 24/7 on-call duties of a stay-at-home mom! I have a 3 year old daughter, a very rambunctious 13 month old son, and a baby boy due July 11th! My daughter occupies my mind & emotions as she CONSTANTLY engages me in conversation and questions. My son, on the other hand, keeps me running…there is NOTHING he will not put in his mouth. He gets into everything and then decides he wants to put everything into his mouth! Being pregnant (now at 30 weeks, having to go to the doctor very frequently) is also a challenge just due to the sheer physical demand on my body. So, for me, the challenge is to take it moment by moment, count it all as a joy & blessing, and to remember these crazy times of diapers, potty training, saying “no touch” every 5 seconds, coloring, dancing, housekeeping, meal preparation, and soon to be nursing and up in the middle of the night…..these times go by very quickly and I don't want to miss the opportunities I have. Not to mention, I am a pastor's wife, so I am very busy helping my husband at church, supporting him and doing various tasks, teaching a bible study, and being part of several women's groups. A busy life yes, but a life full of joy…I wouldn't have it any other way!
    [and great job at the couponing workshop in Greenville on Sat., I enjoyed it!]

  • Rebecca B

    I am very busy all the time, and I really hate to cook. After a long busy day it is so frustrating to figure out what to fix. So this would be wonderful, and at least one day a week of no stress from cooking.

  • amy

    BUSY? How to begin? Busy to 4 children ages 13, 10, 5, and 4!! They are all my heart and soul and I wouldnt have it any other way! From driving the oldest to practices to playing tea party! Staying busy keeps me feeling ALIVE!! (until nighttime hits and I am ready to collapse)haha!!

  • Kim

    24 years of being a mom should add up! I have done the full-time job, the girl scouts, the baseball, soccer, football, Sunday school, guitar lessons, piano lessons, birthday parties, homework, babysitting, taxi service, counseling, nurse, laundry, seamstress, cook, dishwasher, lost & found manager, coupon clipper, grocery shopper, clothes shopper, Christmas present wrapper and the whole nine-yards. I thought life would slow down when my kids got older and grew up. Not so. Now it is a grandchild and still being there for your children and others. Life didn't get any less busy – just a different busy.

  • Amy

    I think that my mom is the busiest mom ever right now….she began helping to care for my sister's 3 children the moment my sister was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 3 days after delivering her 3rd son in October 2008. We lost my sister in February 2009 and my mom has been helping my brother in law with the boys while he works during the week. My mom raised the three of us and now is caring for my sweet nephews (age 6, 3, 1). She is quite busy as Grammy and Mom to my brother, brother in law, my husband, and myself, also a wonderful wife to my dad. These meals would be very helpful to her throughout the week as the dinner time hours are sometimes tricky with boys of this age. This would be such a fun and helpful gift for her if she was chosen! She sacrifices most of her time throughout the week and weekend for all of us and this would be much appreciated! Thank you so much!

  • brandi

    I don't know if I am the busiest mom, but right now my life is really busy and crazy. My husband took at job 71/2 hours away in March and I am back at home with our 5 and 2 year old. He is gone all week and I work part time as a pre-school teacher all week. So now I can understand how hard life is for single mothers. Although my husband returns late Friday evening, he spends the weekend prepping the house so that we can get ready to sell it. I spend my time between children, work, ballet, church, trying to pack up our house, paint, clean, and all of the other chores that come with motherhood. I know this is temporary but boy life has gotten extremely busy now that May has arrived.

  • Donella

    I don't know if I could honestly give a legitimate reason that would make me the busiest mom other than being new to this phase of womanhood. I was a single career girl for most of my adult life until I had my son and got married. (yes, in that order). I'm still working on my time management skills and organization, but aren't we all?

  • Meg Estes

    Hi Jenny! Reading all these posts is an inspiration! I am married with a son. I work all day at home to keep the house clean and my famiily fed then at night I head off to work at the local hospital's neonatal ICU. I am an RN. I love my job, but it keeps me very busy :) I take naps when my son naps which leaves little time for laundry, cooking, and couponing, but somehow I manage to get it all done. What a blessing this would be for me and my family to have a prepared meal I can quickly pop in the oven. I might even get some extra rest :)

  • Ivey

    It sounds like all moms are busy! Here are the reasons that I feel like I could also qualify for one of the busiest moms around: I homeschool my son. My daughter is in a regular public school. There combined activities that I provide transportation and support for include boy scouts, tennis, acting/drama, jr. beta, science club and fairs, 4H club and AWANA (all this, while maintaining straight A's, perfect attendance and top standardized testing scores. To add to the fun, I also work night shift as a RN in the neonatal unit at our local hospital. Housework and meal preparation get squeezed in somewhere in between. :)
    Here is a typical day in my life: 5:45am up, get myself ready, get the kids up, get breakfast ready, roll husband out of the bed. 6:50 Daughter goes off to school and homeschool begins with my son (he has ADHD as well as some other issues). We do school from 7am till 2:45pm. While he is busy doing quiet reading or worksheets, I try to fit in cooking, cleaning, laundry and whatever errands need to be done. At 2:45, my daughter gets home and help with homework and studying begins. By 3:30, we are usually off to tennis, drama or some other activity and then back home usually around 5pm. Now, homework help continues while I'm also attempting to fix dinner and plan for tomorrow's homeschool lessons. My husband, who is a teacher gets home somewhere around 5pm and as soon as we have managed to all eat something…he takes charge of evening activities for my son (Boy Scouts, AWANA, etc.) I continue with lesson planning and then get ready to go to work. After hugs and kisses, I'm out the door by 6pm for a full 13hrs of work. I will either admit babies as they are born or take care of four sick or pre-mature newborns all night long. The babies need things like gastric tube feedings, IV fluids, medications, various treatments and oxygen therapy (not to mention lots of TLC and cuddling). I get off work around 7:30am and then hurry home to pick up my son (who will be waiting at my parent's house) and begin homeschool around 8am. If school goes really well that day, I might get a nap between 1:30pm and 2:30pm then, it's back up for homework help and afternoon activities. Thankfully, I do not often work back to back shifts or I would never sleep! It would be a true blessing to win these meals since I'm always trying to figure out how to get dinner on the table quickly!

  • Jo

    As the 51 year old foster, soon to be adoptive, mom of 6 children, I am the busiest mom I know.
    With three babies, two of whom are special needs, life is a series of appointments, therapies, diapers and feedings. With an active, make that very active, 4 year old and two ten year olds life is never dull at our house. I'm busy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Life is good.

  • http://www.brilliantmoms.blogspot.com Robin

    From work to play, all moms stay busy all day. I can't say that I am any busier than anyone else, but certainly things are busy at our house with a 3 yr. old, 2 yr. old, and a 13 week old. I would like to wish all moms a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. I'm hoping I can celebrate mine with a year of free meals from Michael Angelo's. A great giveaway! Thanks Jenny!

  • http://www.daybydaywiththestephens.blogspot.com Cristin Stephens

    Sometimes I feel like the busiest mom in the world! With three kids ages three and under, I can use all the help I can get with dinner! It would be so awesome to have a ready-made meal once a week that I could just throw in the oven. Talk about getting rid of some stress :)

  • stormimay

    Ok, try this on for size: I have 7 kids. My oldest is 10 years old. No twins. 5 boys, 2 girls. I homeschool them, I'm the organizer for my homeschool group's “Mom's Night Outs,” we have church twice weekly (at least), I teach two classes at my co-op. I also try my best to keep up with my friends, my house, my crafts, and the book I'm writing. I'm not naturally an organized go-getter type, and most days feel like I'm flying by the seat of my pants and am always playing catch-up. My husband is working AND in school full time. Many days I do okay and feel pretty good, only to realize I completely forgot about dinner. Again. I *love* my life and my kids and everything I do, and wouldn't trade it for anything. But hey, some free, healthy, wonderful meals could really make my year. Maybe I could finish the Christmas stockings I'm trying to knit for my kids before they move out! Thanks!

  • Jeanette Stanley

    I want and need this because it would allow the convenience of readily prepared, good for you, family meals.

  • 3moodys

    Ok- I'm sure I am not the busiest mom out there, but I do have 4 girls ages 10, 7, 3 and 19 months that keep me busy, busy! Between cheerleading, dance, ice skating, gymnastics, church and my part time job it seems we barely get a chance to sit down at the table together much and I think that is so important as a family. Some of my happiest memories growing up were spent at the dinner table with my family talking about our days and laughing! I am looking forward to the summer when activities take a break and family meal times come back!!

  • StephanieB

    Who's to say that I am busier than the next mom? I mean, I think we're all in the same boat and we're all pretty busy! The fact is….I absolutely LOVE Michaelangelo's lasagna…it's my favorite in the frozen food aisle and being able to have it rather than take hours in the kitchen to make my own beloved lasagna recipe would be great! (B/c I actually think Michaelangelo's is that good!).

  • Selena Whitley

    Am I the world's busiest mom? Most likely not. Am I the most blessed mom? Quite possibly! I try to think of all the things I get to do each day as privileges instead of duties… Otherwise, I might go bananas :) I am the mom of two (ages 6 and 4), work 15 -20 hours a week from home, am just finishing building our home, help lead a weekly Bible study, teach 3/4 year olds at church, sing in choir, and am the wife of a children's pastor who always has something going on! And now, thanks to the fans of your website, I can add couponing to my list of things to do each week :- ) Even though there is very, very little free time each week, I am grateful for everything God has called me to do. I am happy to say that the only way it all gets done is by God's equipping power! If he calls me to do it – he will equip me! What a blessing to know that although sometimes my days are overwhelming, I never face them alone. All that to say – I love my life, but free meals would sure be great!!! :) Thanks for all you do on this site. It is a huge help to our budget!

  • Amanda

    I think I am one of the busiest moms!! I own my own business and have been working full time and taking care of my two little girls! My clients tease me about accepting business while I was in labor with my first child (2 1/2 years ago)! My daughters have been great sleepers and I've had great clients, so it has worked! I now have a 2 1/2 year old and a 6 month old. I'm still nursing the youngest and also find time to pack a quick lunch and take the girls to the park for a picnic lunch at least three days during the work week!! I love my girls, I love my job, I love my husband and I love God! I feel very blessed!

  • SB

    I'm sure that I am nowhere near the busiest mom! I feel like it, but don't we all. I am a mom of a very active 1 year old. I am a stay at home mom. My husband is a full time Children's Minister and seminary student. I don't live close to my family, so we are on our own. My day usually starts somewhere between 7:30 and 9 and doesn't stop until 9pm at night. I cook, clean, do laundry, shop and clip coupons. My husbands parents are both elderly and we have to travel 4 hours every other weekend to go help take care of them. It is hectic when you are trying to take care of your home, your husband, your baby, and your family (4 hours away). Life is stressful, but thank God that He only gives me what I can handle!

  • monice

    Not me (anymore), but I'd bet my mother still comes in close. After raising her seven, she's raising one of her grandchildren, watching two others (one is 7 months old) and working part-time. With 18 years between me & my youngest brother, she literally has been raising children for 44 years. In my opinion, it's a good reason to get a break once a week (she still cooks from scratch 95% of the time :)!

  • Rebekah

    I agree that every mom is busy! I am a pastors wife, mom to two little boys, actively involved in missions and school….among many other things. I would LOVE to have some extra meals. :) Thanks for the chance to win!

  • CPShahid

    While I am not a mom yet, I am a godmother to five little kids who are often HUNGRY when they arrive at my house. Sometimes they are not exactly fed the healthiest things and I try to do two things while they are with me: 1. Let them be a kid; and 2. feed them foods with proper nutrition or something close to home-cooked that they might not get at home. They keep me busy at their school, church, and other events. I guess that makes me a busy God-”mom”.

  • Heather24

    I'm a new mom of a baby boy whom I gave up work to stay home with. To make ends meet, I also take care of a 3 year old, and a 9 and 12 year old when they're not in school. My son and husband both recently had surgeries in the same week, thank goodness we have insurance through my husband's work, but the extra costs and stress have certainly taken a toll!! I started couponing about two months ago, I am thankful for what I've saved through this website in just two months. It has certainly taken some of the stress off! Thanks!

  • Shari

    I am entering this give away for my sister. She has 3 girls: 5, 2, and 11 months, and has another little one on the way. Her husband works full time. She works at her church daycare Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. I used to help her out by watching her kids while she ran errands and such; however, I am 6 hours away at college now. Obviously, I can't really help her out anymore. I know this giveaway would truly help her out!

  • Angie

    I work full time. Tke care of my 5 yo and 2yo, and try to save money by couponing.

  • Whitney

    My sister is the busiest mom in America. SERIOUSLY. She has an 18 month old daughter and she and her husband just bought a dental practice. On top of managing the practice, she does dental hygiene and is coordinating an office renovation. She could definitely use this. Thanks for the chance!

  • Suzanne Scott

    I am not one who likes to talk about herself but I believe I am the busiest mom alive because I have so many people to care for. My brother and I took legal guardianship of two little girls ten years ago and have raised them as our own. You can imagine school conferences when they think you are married!! Anyway we have kept them in sports, and now at the age of 19 my oldest is in college and my youngest is a Jr. So as I run from there sports and activities I decided to get married two years ago to a man in which he has custody of his son who is 8 years old. So now not only do I work full time, I am running between three kids!!
    As for my brother, we decided when I decided to get married that we would buy a bigger house so that my youngest daughter didn't have to decide what parent to live with, in doing this I know have to cook for two grown men, three kids and myself!!! There isn't a day that goes by that we don't have some type of drama going on!! My life is unusual to most, but I wouldn't change it for the world. It would be nice though to have one night a week I didn't have to come up with something to feed my crew!!!

  • Michelle

    I am a single mom of 3. I have 2 in elementary and 1 in middle school. On Tuesdays the girls have girls scouts. My middles school daughter stays after school on Mondays & Wednesday. I take my other 2 to the Boys & Girls Club on Monday, Wednesdays, & Thursdays so that I can get me work out in. I have no family here to help and their father is in Mexico, so it's just me taking care of 3 children and working.

  • Paul

    because I'm a dude, Man

  • Noelle

    I think the words busy and mom are snonymous. It is clear that we all lead busy and very productive lives. I am the single mom of a seven year old. He is active (to say the least) and has many challenges with AD/HD and sensory processing disorder. I work full time and am working on my Ph.D. full time. If that isn't enough to do, I volunteer for two local organizations that promote awareness for ADD and AD/HD (CHADD) and early education for all children.

    My typical day starts at 5:30 (I'm still trying to loose my baby weight, seven years later) and ends close to midnight. Many of us know what I'm talking about. My best wishes to all moms (who are busy, busy, busy) and know that you are not alone :).

  • a_k_umphrey

    I am a mother of a 2 year old. I work a full-time job as a teacher. I wake up at 5:30 a. m. every morning. I pack his bag to get him ready to take him to his nanny. After working a full day, I pick him up then come home and fix dinner. After dinner, I play with him and give him a bath before bed time. I am also an Avon representative on the side and decorate and sell cakes.

  • Barbara Baker

    I am a church secretary, my husband works fulltime and is on call all the time; I homeschool my 7 & 9 year old children and we have a 3 year old. We have 1 car right now, so sometimes we don't get home until 9 pm (if my husband has to work late) I just started couponing a few months ago and have saved so much money. It would be such a huge blessing to win this prize.

  • Rebecca

    I'm so busy with so much stuff to do today that I don't even have time to explain why I'm the busiest mom. :) I would love to win.

  • Frances P

    I am a sahm to 2 girls, almost 10, 5 and have one due in about 2 weeks. On top of being a mom and wife, I also run a local playgroup of about 100 moms for the last 4 yrs and I am a Junior Troop Leader for my oldest girl. I love it but boy it would be nice to have a dinner break!

  • Cher Cuthbertson

    I am a busy mom. I have 3 children, ages 3 (boy), 11 and 14 (girls). I work full time and so does my husband. We spend our time with our kids, at their activities while they are all at 3 very different stages in life. My oldest cheers so her activities are never ending. My middle child is involved in drama and reads books quicker than we can keep up with. My 3 year old, well, he is into everything. We also just got a new puppy – which I can only equate to how busy we were when each of the kids were born. We also are at church on Sundays and Wednesdays, and I sing in the choir and on the praise team there. We are in the Nashville area and while we have had no flood damage, 2 of my family members' homes were affected so we spent Sunday, after church, helping them pump water and doing clean up work. Also, our church is serving as a local shelter for local flood victims so we have helped get supplies there for the 26 that stayed last night. Our house doesn't stay spotless, but our kids know that they come first and our time with them supercedes any of the other business in life. If I win this contest, I plan to give the coupons to 2 ladies from church that had to be rescued from their flooding home yesterday. I am so blessed and thankful to be able to possibly help someone else with these coupons. Thank you for the opportunity.

  • amanda8801

    I have a two year old boy and a 6 month old boy and I am lucky enough to be able to stay home with them. My husband works around 45hrs week, I attend college at night where I am working on getting my nursing degree and try to run 20 miles every week to prepare for a 1/2 marathon in the fall. This would be so helpful for both me and my husband since he ends up cooking for the boys while I am in school. Thanks!

  • Arissa

    I start nursing school next week and about to become the busiest I have ever been in my entire life. I have 4 kids.. all boys… so having one night off from cooking and a dinner already prepared for my hungry guys would be a huge help to me. :)

  • kayvanlandingham

    I have 2 daughter ages 10 and 7. The oldest has many medical problems which require at least 2 doctor/therapy appointments most weeks. They are involved in several extracurricular activities and we attend church on Wed. night so they can sing in the choir. I work most days 8am til 2pm. I feel like I am always rushed to prepare a meal or pick something up. I would be so excited to try Michael Angelo's meals!

  • Sarah

    I am the busiest mom. I work a 40 hour week as a teacher. I pull about 6 hours on top of that as a cheerleading coach to help make financial ends meet. I race home to love up on my 10 month old. When he rests, I do my homework for my master's degree in Educational Leadership, as well as do my couponing research and printing to save money. AND THEN…I spend time with my husband! On top of all that, I juggle church callings and friendships. I am a busy mom!

  • aussie509

    I know ALL the moms are busiest moms, my story is no different than the rest, but I do stay pretty busy. I have a 6 and a 8 yr old, they are in school so carpooolong is a no brainer. I clean houses about 5 a week, so all I do is stay in the road…softball practices and games, church and carpooling, I go to town once a week to do my coupon shopping. Trying to clean my own house is a chore. My husband cooks…..I know, I know I'm lucky, I can't cook good, but he's works late alot and when he walks in the door everybody is starving, so it would be wonderful to win this because all you do is pop it in the oven…I CAN DO THAT! Thank you so much for the contest!

  • Ginna

    My mom has always been a busy mom! She has three girls total, which keep her in the road! Even though two of us are married now, mom is always doing things for us. When I was in high school, my mom spent every day at the nursing home with my grandmother, picked us up from school, then took us back to the nursing home to help my grandma with her supper. Now, my mom volunteers at a local food bank at least three days a week. My youngest sister is a senior in high school now so she is doing everything for her to see that prom, graduation, and college preparations go smoothly. My mom could definitely use these meals!

  • Melissa

    I am very blessed to be a busy stay-at-home mom of 2 boys, ages 2 and 4. I am also very involved in my church, volunteering as nursery director, AWANA leader, and also attend weekly bible study, and our famliy life group (bible study). We are also involved in playgroup, and Rolly Pollies classes. I may not always have the cleanest house, or dinner on the table 7 days a week, but I devote each day to my family, and am very greatful to do so.

  • Jason

    Two kids under 4, keeping the home perfect for showings, planning a cross-country move, AND super couponing? My wife is the busiest mom I know.

  • Blane

    I'm a mom to two, and commute 1 hr each way to and from work. Not only that, but this week my job hours changed to 8:30-7:00. So I'll only get to see my little ones briefly before they have to go to bed and on weekends. There's a whole lot to fit into that little bit of time!

  • benacolada

    I am a super busy single mom with a full time job..as a school librarian. My four demands all of my attention the minute I get home…I am lucky to find time to clip my coupons!!! Free meals would be a great help to me since surviving on one pay check is the pits!

  • mkandbranmom

    I do not feel that I am the busiest Mom in the world but I do feel that I have a full plate. I have two children, ages 8 and 4. I am a stay at home Mother and wife, but I run my own monogramming and childrens clothing business from my home. My husband just recently decided to change careers and has gone back to school. He lives out of town Mon-Fri to attend the closest college that offers his new career field. That leaves me home to take care of our children, house and my business by myself during the week. It does make for some stressful weeks and some nights I struggle to find time to cook dinner. This would be very helpful to me and my family, thank you for your consideration!

  • msmithx3

    Busy seems to be my middle name lately. I have 4 kids at home. 3 of which are mine and one is my nephew. Their ages are 16,15,14,10. I work full time, my husband is also employed full time. He works 72hrs per week. Since he is always gone, its just me to tend to the kids, sports, yard work, house work, bills, grocery shopping, homework, teenage issues etc…. I think you get the point. :) My nephew asked us a year and a half ago if he could come live with us to get away from all the gang and drug activity where he was from. With a little hesitation, we agreed. My kids and husband welcomed him warmly into our home. He has been great but with having 3 kids already and now adding a 4th it has been trying to say the least. Both financially and emotionally. We stay on the road all the time. Everyone tells us we should sell our house and buy a camper because were never home. Well this is our week…. Wake up at 4am get husband out the door by 5am. Then I make breakfast and lunches for the day and try to plan dinner for the night. Then I wake 2 kids up at 6am, the other at 6:15 and the youngest at 6:45. We leave at 7:15 drop off at 3 different schools. Then I go to work at 8am. I usually get off at 5pm. All 4 kids play baseball and softball. So EVERYDAY of week we are at the ball field. Sometimes at 3 different ball fields starting at 5:30 and 7:00 and 8:00pm. We usually walk in the door at 9:30-10:00 at night. Do homework, eat, shower and bedtime. Im lucky to get a load of laundry in before bed. Its very hectic and usually by Sunday all I want to do is collapse. PLEASE…….i beg of you, house wonderful it would be to have these dinners! Such a relief to know that all I have to do is pop it in the oven. MY kids and I would love you forever! Please consider us! Thanks!

  • Leilani

    Wow! I can taste it now. Thanks!

  • mhinkle

    Lot of busy Moms here. I am a mother of 3 boys (6, 4, 5 months). I also work from home, go to school, I am the primary bill payer, budgeter, house cleaner and yard worker. We recently moved so we are still getting settled. I am also applying for a program at a college an hour away because the only school that offers the same program here is five times the tuition. I would love to win this, but truely my heart goes out to the mother who was just involved in a flood in Tennessee.

  • Stephanie

    I am entering for myself. I am the busiest mom because I work full-time, I am single and taking care of my daughter and our puppy, and I coupon full-time to save money. We are always on the go with things to do, people to help, church to attend, or family to visit. I have also recently been working to further my career and have started a blog to help others save money. It always seems like there are just not enough hours in the day.

  • deannemk

    Wow! My comment will be number 800 if someone doesn't beat me to it! I am busy because I have four children. I have a year old son and three and a half year old TRIPLETS! They keep me busy and can eat a lot! Thank you for this wonderful blog!

  • tina0381

    I'm in tears after reading through some of these stories!
    I am blessed to have two perfectly healthy children and a husband who has a steady job. I am also blessed to stay at home with my children, while working as a graphic designer. Yes, I have all the chores, meals, errands, church, etc. on top of all that, and we don't have a lot of money… but so many of you are so much more deserving of this prize! You all sound like such wonderful people, and I sincerely hope that this prize truly goes to help a deserving family!

  • jynga

    I'm a mother of 4! I stay busy with their school work, sports, laundry, cleaning house and the one who plans dinner. This would be a sweet deal to have dinner done for us once a week. Thanks for the chance to win a sweet prize.

  • michelleknox

    Wow! There are a LOT of busy moms out there. Just reading some of the comments left behind by others makes me feel tired! For me I am a busy mom of three boys- ages 7,4,and 2. My youngest has reactive asthma- so unfortunately seems to be sick a lot. I do stay at home while my wonderful husband goes to work- which also leads to his unpredictable traveling schedule. Did I also mention that He is in school full time as well. While at home I try to save my family as much money as possible- and to earn extra money I began my own children's custom clothing company. So I sometimes have to travel for trunk shows, handle e-mail and website orders, as well as busily hand making all the clothes myself. So it would be great to be able to have one night a week taken care of! I want to give my children a good nutritious dinner- that is also fast and easy to prepare! Thanks for offering this!

  • Trisha

    I work 2 full time jobs to pay the house morgage. My boyfriend helps me out when he can, but I barley have time to do laundry and keep the house in order working 9-5 and then 6-1am. Sleep is the last thing on my list after cooking for the week and lunches. This would be really helpful on the budget and time wise.

  • Anonymous

    my mom is the busiest mom ever. she works doing peoples taxes morning to night al most every day during tax season, she keeps her home, helps her husband, helps with her 5 grandkids who live with her, and helps do dinners and clean up at her church.anytime we go to see her , she always wants us to stay with her. that’s not easy considering we have 4 kids besides my other 2 sis. 5 kids. she is an awesome mom who always will do anything to help you when you need her and will put herself out doing so. this would be good, to have some easy meals to just pop in theoven and add something with it. thanks, melissa l. —–melissal@northstate.net

  • Michelle

    Gosh it seems like every mom is a busy mom nowadays, but I would consider myself a very busy mom. From the time I wake up, which is early, to the time I go to sleep, which is usually late, I am going nonstop. I work full-time and watch my child at the same time in addition to doing grocery shopping, yard work, cleaning house, laundry, being active in my church, visiting family members all week, etc. I enjoy it all and love being able staying busy, especially while taking care of my son!!

  • Ashley

    I don't think anyone with the title “mom” needs to justify how busy they are. The very definition of motherhood implies busyness. Regardless of the activity, we moms have our hearts and minds set on our families. Even if a mom could find one spare moment in the day, she would probably invest it right back into her loved ones. Having one less meal to plan each week would allow just that.

  • Erica

    I am the busiest mom of two little girls .. 5 months and 2 years old. I work part time for a major computer manfacturer, have a husband who travels out of the country 2 wks out of every month and have no family in my area (nearest is 9 hrs away by car) and as my husband says, I am the CEO of my household. I try to cook my family a healthy dinner every night. Would love to win a years worth of free meals so I could have more time for my family and less in the kitchen!

  • http://www.twitter.com/pbrawley Paula

    I have a 9yo girl. I wake up @ 5:15am to get ready for work & get her lunch/bag ready for shcool. Then I wake her up (she is NOT a morning person!) and make sure she gets dressed (appropraitely) and teeth brushed, etc. We leave the house by 6:15 to get her dropped off then drive 45 minutes to work. After work another 45 minutes back to pick her up. Then we are either off to soccer practice, the grocery store or church (I teach 3rd & 4th grade children's choir). It takes SOOO much work to get a meal on the table without tears sometimes. This would be a life-saver!

  • Kristine

    My sweet friend Lindsay is a mom to 3 boys 4 & under, and her hubby's a fireman with another busy job as a building contractor. They serve selflessly all the time at our church and in our community, and give so much to others!! I know she would be blessed by this!!!

  • http://southernsavers.com Ruth

    I'm the world's busiest mom because in addition to having 4 kids and their activities, I always try to cook a meal from scratch every night. This helps save money as my husband has not had any work for a while. Couponing has been wonderful in helping with this but a free meal one night a week for a year would be a fantastic savings for our family!!

  • jynga

    I'm a mother of 4 and stay busy with school work, sports, laundry, cleaning and I'm the one who prepare dinner every night. This would be a sweet deal to win. Thanks!

  • deannemk

    I have four children, one 8 year old boy and 3 1/2 year old TRIPLETS! I stay busy with them all the time and try to enjoy life with them. They eat a lot so this would be a great gift for my family! I volunteer at church and at my son's school. I teach Mothers Day Out one day a week and one day, I'll go back to teaching full time. Thank you for this blog!

  • AliciaPo7

    I don't consider myself busy…just blessed. (doesn't mean I wouldn't appreciate winning :)

  • Kim

    So hard to be the busiest mom because I know we are all so busy. I am a busy mom because I work full time, have a 2 year old, an 86 (will be 87 on Wed.) year old Grandma that I care for and are in the process of re-finishing out basement that was destroyed in a flood. I would love so free meals to help out during the week. I could split them wiht Grandma. :)

  • Shannon Duffy

    I am a busy Mom because I work from home because I am a stay at home Mom of 2 girls and my husband is a teacher (which requires LOTS of extra work at home).

  • Jenni

    I am NOT the busiest mom in the world. I won't even make a pretense at it. But we are currently living off of our savings, trying to stretch every last dollar, and trust God for what I can't do. If you chose me, it would bless my family greatly, and when we are making a good income again, I would definitely be donating some of what was left of my year to others in need.

  • Geriann

    I have a 13 month old that seems to have hit the terrible twos early (or so I hope). He is into everything. I am lucky I get a chance once a day to check blogs. That is why I am the busiest mom.

  • Kristin Fletcher

    I think that all moms are busy people! I know my life is alot more hectic since my two little boys came into it. Thankfully there is never a dull moment in my days anymore!!

  • nenea1128

    I work a full time job, and by the time I get home, I have housework, soccer practice and to help my son with homework. Cooking is the LAST thing I want to do!!!!!!

  • Lana

    My best friend, Jodie, is the busiest, BUSIEST MOM! She has 4 beautiful children and always has an encouraging smile or time to listen to her friends. These are just some of the things she manages to fit in or work on during the week.

    Big family
    Umpteen hugs
    Soccer
    In the kitchen
    Exercise
    Scrubbing floors
    Tantrum tamer

    Marriage
    Outdoors
    Me time

  • Melissa

    I have four month old twins, my husband works full-time and goes to school full-time…need I say more?

  • morgan

    Because I work three jobs!

  • Beckee Hupp

    I have 3 kids, a church calling that I'm in charge of 200 children, my husband owns several businesses so I'm his bookkeeper, and still trying to get through the day! I think it's great that this giveaway is giving a little relief to us busy moms! Good luck everyone!!

  • Allison O'Bannon

    I love Michael Angelo's vegetarian meals and would really like to win so much good food!

  • reggie55

    I guess I'm pretty busy… I'm the mother of three. Two of which have special needs and the third will turn one year old THIS Wednesday! My two handicapped boys require a lot of attention and I often find that I am stretched pretty thin. But they are so worth it! Life is often challenging and even stressful, but without my kids, life would be pretty dull. I'll take the chaos any day!

  • amylovescoupons

    Three kids 4 and under keep me super busy. Thanks for the give away!

  • Melanie

    My original thought was to enter myself, and then I realized there are other moms who need help more than me. I am thinking of a friend of mine from church who is amzing. I do not want to give too many specific details so as to invade her privacy, but she is a grandma who long ago finished raising her children, but was suddenly placed in a situation of helping to raise her 4 grandchildren. She lives about 30 min. away from them (they live with one of their parents)so she is always on the road taking them to school (2 different schools) and to other places.

  • ceomishanks

    I am the mom of three and seven year old girls & homeroom mom in both of their classes. I am in remission from Leukemia I had last year (last month was a year after my stem cell transplant). I make it through what I need to in my days…but I am whooped most days by evening.

  • marsh1294

    I am a mom of five. I feel like I never stop. It would be great to have a meal a week where I don't have to worry about quality!! My kids are 15, 12, 7, 5, and 3! And with my husband a high school football coach, we are always on the go!

  • Alicia

    I don't know if anybody can say they're the busiest mom because I know we are all pretty busy. But I do believe I am pretty busy. I have 3 children that I stay at home with- ages 3, 2, and 7 months. My children alone keep me pretty busy, but I also am very involved with my church and community. I would love to win these meals- one night off from cooking would definitely be a relief. Thanks!

  • AliSmith13

    Why am I the busiest mom? Well, I have three kids, ages 1, 2, and 7, and unfortunately for me my husband's work requires him to travel Mon-Fri out of town for business virtually EVERY WEEK. So, I am essentially a single mom of three during the week. Between, school, homework, baseball, karate, cubscouts, diapers, meals, cleaning, dry cleaning, bank runs, coupon clipping, grocery shopping, errands, etc. it amazes me that I have any energy left at all to even climb into my bed at the end of the day. Then, you would think the weekends would be my break since the husband is around to help, but it's almost the opposite. He's been gone all week, so on the weekends we cram about a million things in just to play catch up for the week he's been gone. It definitely gets exhausting, but at least, after almost four years of his traveling every week, it's sort of become routine and so it just kind of is the way it is. Talk about exhausting! But I wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING in the world…I love my family!

  • Amy

    I fee all moms are very busy!! I have kids and work full time. Theses meals would help with dinner alot!!!

  • Amanda Benson

    I am a full time student, I teach Sunday school to 7 year olds at my church and have 2 toddlers of my own ages 3 and 1 and I take them to playgroup once a week as well so we can all get out of the house. It can be exhausting at times to come up with the time to make something to eat…even though I have a menu that I follow! Of course we can't afford to go out to eat so we HAVE to cook which is part of the reason why I have been couponing! :) Thanks for helping my family save money! Amanda B.

  • Deb

    All moms are busy…. the type of busyness changes with the ages of the children!

  • Corinne

    I'm a working-from-home mom and I'm in the middle of selling my house and moving to a new home. I have to keep my house clean all the time because I may get a call at any minute that a realtor wants to show my house. Sometimes I only get 10 minutes notice to get my baby and my dogs out of the house, and do a last minute cleaning routine! The last thing I have a chance to do is make dinner. We're using only paper goods right now so that I can avoid having to do dishes. :) This would be SO great because of the convenience that we desperately need right now, and because we LOVE Michael Angelo's!

  • big john

    LOL YEA I'M THE BUSIEST MOM. if i pop out a kid i will also be the richest dad.

    big john

  • crystaldethlefs

    I'm a pretty busy mom, don't know if I'm THE busiest, tho! I have 7 kids, homeschool, lead our church youth group, try to help my mom with her health concerns & keep the household running. My sweet husband works hard and is the love of my life! That's why I'm trying my best to put Jenny's couponing wisdom to work in my life. I'm having a tough time doing it right now…..just because TIME is so limited. But I'm making progress. :-)

  • http://www.celebratinglifeasweknowit.blogspot.com Carrie

    I have 3 kids under the age of 5, the of which has Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect–so we are forever going to various therapies and doctor appointments. Add the other soccer games, piano lessons, school events and starting up a Down syndrome support group, our weeks are pretty busy! On top of all that, I am in charge of all the sunday school classes/teaching for the children at church. It seems like we always have about a zillion balls in the air–if dinner was not one of them, that would be fabulous!

  • Ryan

    I know there are women busier than I am but I wanted to give myself a chance for a night off. I am a wife to wonderful husband who works full time plus protects our country via the Air Force. I have a 15 year old, 12 year old and a 22 month old. I work part time plus run my own businesses. I am the taxi to get my children where they need to be at any given moment. I love my life.

  • http://www.ramblingmom.com Kara

    I'm a busy mommy! I have 3 little boys ages 1, 3, and 5. They alone keep me on my toes, but I also watch 3 other children ages 2, 5, and 7 part-time during the week. Trips to preschool, kindergarten, and church meetings are interspersed with the cleaning, cooking, and playing that every mom deals with. Plus I will be returning to school this fall, taking all my classes online, not sure I'll even have time to sleep then! I'd love to get a nap once in a while, but I love being a mommy and my kids are so worth the exhaustion. :)

  • Ashley

    After scanning the other comments, my life no longer seems as busy as it often feels. I am a mother of a 4 yr old, 3 yr old, and 1 yr old and am expecting another one. I work more than full time as a mommy and very part time as a nurse. My husband works an unusual shift during the week so that when he is home on a weekday he is usually sleeping. However, I am very grateful that he is able to join us for dinner. Currently we are getting our home ready to put on the market and look for a new one to accomodate our growing family =) And of course, I am an “extreme couponer” clipping my coupons and running to the big sales. My life often feels very hectic but the Lord has truly blessed us and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Thank you, Jenny, for this chance to win these dinners.

  • Jiya

    I would love to win this.

  • ryanmcdermott

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  • http://www.hallofblessings.blogspot.com Tracy

    While I know I am not the busiest mother in the world, there are certainly days where it seems like it. With four kids ages 6, 4, 3, 1 I seem to always be fixing food, planning activities, and homeschooling. My daughter also takes violin lessons, and since we leave an hour and a half away from a town with even a Wal-Mart, we are on the road frequently. My husband is also a pastor, so in addition to my duties at home as a wife and mother, I am frequently preparing Bible Studies, Sunday School lessons, and also trying to arrange meals for others. Life is never dull around our house, and the laundry is rarely all completed, but I wouldn't change my family or my life (although it would be nice to not have to cook all the time). Now that summer is upon us the garden is being planted, I am looking forward to the time of canning and preparing food for the winter.

  • Bonnie

    After reading several of these posts, I feel kind of guilty for even entering to be honest. I feel like I am busy, but from the looks of several of these, I am no where near as busy as alot of other moms. I am married (for 15 years on the 6th, yippee), we have two wonderful boys 8 and 10. We moved about two years ago, away from everyone we knew, for my husbands work. I take care of the house (laundry, dishes, dinner, etc.), work over 20 hours per week (sometimes more, as a nurse), participate in church, volunteer for the PTA, do homework with the boys and anything else that needs to be done. My husband works full time and commutes over an hour to and from Atlanta, sometimes it takes him 2 hours to get home. So, most everything is left up to me. When everything is said and done though, I wouldn't trade my life for anything. Not even free food for a year! LOL!

  • krista fike

    I am the busiest mom. I have 6 kids between the ages of 11 and 17. I have a full time job as a 5th grade teacher so there I am a mom to 20 little darlings. I come home and become homework tutor, referee, housekeeper, chef, and of course taxi driver. I also have a 2 year old nephew that I take care of while my brother is in Afghanastain so in between all that we are potty training. I just got tired thinking about it..

  • Swimmom511

    I am a very busy mom with 5 kids in the house. Three are my biological kids and 2 we are raising because they were removed from their home. We are always on the go. I sometimes feel like I live out of my car. My youngest has autism with therapy every week. One is in ROTC at school with drill team and rifle team practice ending at 5. One is trying out for cheerleading this week (go girl :) ) Sometimes it's not always easy to get a good nutritious dinner on the table before getting the crew in bed.

  • danandstef

    I am the mother of four kids (three boys ages 9, 11, and 14) and one girl (age 3). I also own my own business that I run out of my home. My husband and I also run a separate business on top of his job. I feel like I am constantly driving someone somewhere every afternoon and always wondering what in the world I am going to make for dinner. What a blessing it would be to win this and not have to think about it 52 nights out of the year!!! I've got my fingers crossed!!!!

  • Mir

    There are so many deserving moms who have already left their comments. There's no way I can compete with many of them and I really, really admire you gals!
    I'm a mom to a very energetic little girl who's just hitting the terrible twos and I (try to) work from home. My husband is in the military and life can get hectic at times, right now we are living in the land of uncertainty – not knowing where we will end up next.
    I do like cooking but the last two years haven't been able to cook from scratch as often as I'd like so Michael Angelo's would be just the thing to help me out whenever I need it.
    If I was to win, I'd share the prize with my mother-in-law who is always there for her kids and her grandchildren.

  • carmengbailey

    I think most moms feel that they are the “busiest mom ever,” including myself. I have 3 children, none of which are old enough for school yet, 2 part-time jobs (one more part-time than the other, thank goodness) and I am a blogger/couponer (another job!). But I love every minute (or most) of it…it'll all slow down before long and I wont' know what to do with all my time! But a nice easy free meal every week…that would be great!

  • Nicolle

    I am a busy mom as I am in school and my husband is and we are just trying to make it!

  • anothercog

    I'm pretty busy, I work full time from home running a trucking company, home school one middle and one high school student, am the co-leader for a large youth group, teach sunday school and generally catch all of the last minute things that need to get done but someone else forgot….

  • Laura

    Do I need to say anymore than 7 day a week soccer practice?!

  • csoaks

    I have 5 children, a 16, 13, 11, 5, and 1 year old! My 1 year old hasn't figured out how to nap very good yet! Doesn't take a pacifier, doesn't like the car, but wouldn't trade a thing! Love them all! Some day I will have time to get my housework, errands, etc done:)

  • Marcia

    I work with many young struggling mothers trying to improve the quality of life for themselves and their children by going to school and working. I am always amazed by how busy they are. I try to remain a motivation and support for them in a variety of ways. I would be thrilled to offer them coupons for such a delicious “free” and healthy meal for them. I'm not sure who actually would be happiest for this win. Them to receive it or me to share it. I guess we'd all be winners!

  • Leslie Burak

    I am the busiest mom/person I know!! I am finishing up my senior year at Boise State University where I am completing two education degrees. I have night class and morning class all week long. Whew! I am also student teaching at a local high school. To top it off, I have a 19 month old darling daughter who is busy, busy, busy!! Having a year's worth of quick, healthy, and yummy dinners for my family would be AMAZING!!

  • Janet

    Mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, kindergarten teacher… these are all roles I play everyday. If I could get a meal for my family one day per week, this would lighten my load 52 weeks per year. That's alot of meals! Thanks for considering me for your contest.

  • Danielle

    I have two young boys ages 3 &1. I am a stay at home mom; however, I also am a bookkeeper for my husband's business so if I”m not watching the kids I'm doing bookkeeping. I would love to win the free food to help out with meals!

  • Laurie

    I am a super busy mom who works full-time and has a 5-year old with special needs and a 4-year old daughter. These meals would really help save time preparing dinner so I can spend even more quality time with my family!!

  • rhughescoupons

    A dedicated mom IS a busy mom and I am absolutely dedicated to my three year old and my husband. :)

  • Polly

    I am a very busy mom..taking care of my family and if time is left then do something for myself. I would love to receive the meals from Michael Angelo's, they are so good. It would be like having a night out every week for a year. What a treat!!!.

  • aussie509

    I know ALL moms deserve this, stories might be worded different but their all the same, I know everybody would love to win this…a night off from cooking would be great! I have a 6 and 8 yr old, in school carpooling a no brainer, I clean houses about 5 a week, softball practices and games 2 to 3 times a week, I try to go to town once a week to do all my coupon shopping…so I STAY in the road! It's hard to clean everybody's house and then come home and do your, but hey somebody's gotta do it, between homework, ball, laundry cleaning, making lunches it's a busy life! My husband cooks, I know , I know….he's wonderful, I cannot cook very well, he loves to cook, but when he gets home, after A busy day, sometimes real late..we're starving and then he has to cook something, it's late when we do eat, I would love to have something already made when he comes home,this would be great, a great meal and I CAN pop this in the oven…i know I can do that! Thank you so much!!!

  • shellyg

    I am the busiest mom taking care of a 1 year old and my 5 year old who is in pre-k as well as keeping up with my husband and regurlar household chores which never seem to end, just seems like there are not enough hours in the day :)

  • 206jodi

    I am a busy mom and love it. Between chasing my twin toddlers around, working part time, helping support my husbands business, and trying my best to stay on a very limited budget, there is not a lot of time for preparing a healthy dinner. I am working on my skills in the kitchen, but these meals would be great for those days when I would rather spend time with my girls than cook.

  • jlphelps

    I'm a mom to a 6, 4, and 2 year old and busy with lots of church and school activities. I'm blessed with the responsibility of organizing meals to be prepared for families in our church who just came home from the hospital with a newborn! If I won, I'd love to share the meals with them every time there's a need! :)

  • candacecannon

    Wow! What a year! I have 4 children. My youngest son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome this year – that is in addition to Sensory Integration Dysfunction, OCD and ADHD. Getting him through a school day is always an accomplishment. My fifteen year old was injured September 2 at football practice. He shattered his leg and has permanent erve damage. He has 2 large plates and 17 screws in his leg that will eventually have to be removed. He has a doctor's appointment at least once a week – not to mention all the tests he has to have done. We don't know if he will ever regain full function of his leg. My oldest is graduating form HS this year and leaving for college this summer. If it wasn't for easy healthful meals like Michael Angelo's we would have eaten a lot more carry out – because of all the appointments and therapy sessions I go to with my sons. My husband is a truck driver with odd and long hours and i am a teacher. I have missed so much work this year going to the hospital or other appointments that our bills are really piling up. We may even need to seel our home. Having some meals paid for could make all the difference in the world for us

  • Kathleen Baxter

    I am a very busy Mom. I have two teenage boys. One with autism spectrum disorder and one ADHD. The oldest is headed to college in the fall. My full time job is being a government accountant for the State of Alabama. I am currently going to night school working on my PhD, am President of my Governmental Accounting Organization, hold multiple position with several organizations. These positions often call for travel so I am out of town a lot. Donate my income tax services to several people-just finished tax season thank goodness. Teach part time at the local college. I still manage to attend ball games and school functions for my children and attend to my husband hobby of racing drag boats. I hold the part time job title of COUPON QUEEN. Just last week spent $120.00 and saved $217.00 at publics. It is already making me tired! My sister and I encourage people we know to become active couponers and I would share this with her.

  • jenni

    amen to the person who said any mom is busy! That is the truth and we all have our different challenges. I feel i am no exception and hears to all of our mothers who got us to where we are today and for the sacrifices they made! Love you Mom (both birth and mother n law great ladies)

  • jessica

    cuz i want it! ( taking your comment advice Jenny!)

  • Sarah Candelaria

    I am a busy homeschooling, stay-at-home, Mom (eek!) of 4 kiddos. I have been married to my sweet Hubby for 12 years, and he works so hard so I can stay home with the kids. It would really surprise and delight him if we won free meals for an entire year from Michael Angelo's! We are an italian family, and LOVE Italian food. Not to mention, it would ease the financial crunch we feel :)

  • http://www.GoCrochet.com Ellen Gormley

    I'm the busiest mom because I'm trying to work full-time from home while caring for our two kids full-time. The truth is, do you know a mom who isn't busy? LOL.

  • Rena

    I never knew how busy a mom was until I became one! The older my children get the more busy I become, but not busy doing EVERYTHING for them, instead I am more busy making sure my children do for themselves in order to shape them into self sufficent individuals who make a positive difference in this world. Wife, Mom of 3, and Teacher!

  • malissa1

    I'm a single mom of a beautiful 5 year old girl. I work full time (50-60 hours a week) and go to school full time (bachelor's degree in accounting). Our evenings/weekends are busy with soccer practices/games and swimming lessons. I am also very active in our church and teach Sunday School every weekend. It's difficult to find healthy meals on the run. This would be a big help to our little family.

  • mariasmith

    Hi! I am a mother of 4 beautiful babies (ages 8 months through 60 months/5 yrs). I work part time from home to help out since the economy has hit dh's business hard. When dh does have contracts, we travel together and go around the US and stay at different places for months at a time. This definitely keeps me busy, especially when I have to move us all within a week or two of having had a baby, but it is all worth it! My kids love each other and I love discovering new places with them and we love being able to travel with dh. I love clipping coupons and finding deals wherever I am. I also love finding fun crafts and activities for my kids to do and doing it with them. This would definitely help me have extra time to do stuff with my kids (and help us out with the tough times).

  • Alycia E

    I am a 25 year old mother of a 7 and a 5 year old. I currently got to school and work full time. My husband has been out of work for 21/2 years now. Sometimes I feel like I could pull my hair out. I started couponing to save money on my tight budget. I have meant so many nice people. I could really use these.

  • bjboulton

    As I read some of these posts I think they deserve it and I don't envy the decision maker. I am a stay at home mom to 9 year old boy in school and a 2 year old adopted with 3 visits a week from therapists because of delays. This would help us to have a free meal a week because we are saving money to adopt a little girl from China. I frequently cook meals for people at church and we have soccer practice and school functions and lots of church functions. We are VERY BLESSED but we could certainly use this blessing to help with expenses. I attended your seminar this past weekend and LOVED it and have already bought coupons from ebay and planning my first big CVS trip tonight. Bless you and thank you for the opportunity and all that you do to help us save money.

  • http://fieldofwildflowers.wordpress.com Sarah Masloob

    I am entering for my mom. I am grown and have the 2nd baby on the way, but my mother is constantly caring for my toddler at the drop of a hat when morning sickness gets the best of me. She works full time, and also cares for my stepsister's 2 and 5 year olds when their parents' work overlaps. Her husband's twin brother adopted a pre-schooler and they keep him overnight 4 or 5 nights every week because the child's parents go to work before daycare opens. She really runs her self ragged – for everyone else – and it was the same when I was a child. She needs quick meals that can help her care for the family and keep up. For all she is doing – she is a grandmother and I has worked hard for me and my sisters her whole life, even for years on third shift and as a single mom. My mother would be helped so much, and help her to keep helping others, with this prize.

  • Neesha

    I am a crazy busy mom of two with my own arts and crafts business (with yes….more kiddos). I do love it but am busy, busy, busy!!! On top of that, we are relocating five hours away to a brand new place and am busy packing and trying to sell our home…..all while my hubby is working hard 6 days a week! Oh how I would love to not think about what to make for dinner for one day a week :-)

  • love2snorkel

    OMG I am the busiest mom EVER! Not only do I have a 2 and a 3 year old who destroy my house on a constant basis (not to mention the potty training, the bed wetting, the vomiting clean-up I've had to deal with lately ugh) but my son is requiring a lot of extra attention because he can't talk and is in speech therapy which is very stressful for mama!) Pick ME omg my kids LOVE Michael Angelo's lasagna and could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!!

  • Megan_A

    It looks like we're all busy moms. I have two little ones (2 & 3) and a baby that I keep a few days a week. I'd love some help with getting dinner on the table.

  • nxaird

    with a very active 4 year old boy, the time seems to fly by. love to have meals done for me.

  • Diane

    This working (teacher) mom of 3 (boys)loves to feed my family
    Michael Angelo’s.

  • 1990cher

    I feel like the busiest mom! I have four children: 18, 15, 7, & 2. Everyday I have to manage my time so that I can spend time in “their worlds”, high school, primary school and the world of a toddler. Sometimes I think I may lose it but… I love them so much and feel so blessed to have them.

  • sassysaver

    I am super busy! I work full time about an hour away from home. When I get done working, I have to pick my 3yo up from daycare, take her home, fix her dinner, give her a bath, snuggle/play a bit, and then put her to bed. Then I get to do housework until my own bedtime. My husband comes home around 10:30, sometimes later. This would be an incredible blessing to us!

  • Kelly Drawdy

    After reading these posts, I am not sure I am the busiest Mom. I think so many of us Moms put others needs before ourselves. I am blessed to stay at home, I have a busy seven year old. I spend a lot of time at school. I am the mom that always tries to help in any area, with anything that needs it. All my friends with multiple children kid me and say..”Kelly, you can do that, you only have one child to worry about”….and many time I do just that in hopes that I can be a blessing to all of these busy moms with really full work schedules or muliple children. Any day someone cooks a healthy meal for me is a a super treat! Thanks to all you awesome moms out there!

  • Tammy

    As a mom to a 13yr old daughter I am busy with all the normal mom things that a day brings. Not only that I live with and care for my 83 yr old aunt who has Alzheimer and 43 yr old cousin who has downs. Take about never ending laundry, dishes, cooking and cleaning. One free easy meal a week would make a huge difference.

  • twins2204

    I have 5 year old twin boys!! To help make ends meet I work part time after my husband gets home from work. I struggle with keeping a balance between getting my “chores” done and having enough time to spend with my family. These meals sound great and what a time saver it would be if I won! Thank you!

  • ash

    have a 5yr old and a 1yr old, -stay at home mom… run our own business, gym practice, choir practice, homeschool- i am busy :) but i love it <3

  • Nicole R.

    Any mom is always BUSY–as we all know. Kids just keep you busy, busy, busy. I have two small boys and work at home. They really do keep me going. Winning this dinner for a year would be VERY helpful to my family. Thank you!!

  • Jannel O.

    Oh, how I would love to win this! I stay home with my 2 wild and rambunctious little boys during the week and work on weekends. This would help me out so much on the nights I work! What a great giveaway!

  • Marina115

    There sure are a lot of extra busy moms! I can also say I stay pretty busy with my 2 year old boy and then go to college in the evenings. I'm desperately trying to finish my degree in music education and making sure our family stays afloat budget wise. All thanks to you Jenny, for making it possible.

  • brittanymundok

    EVERY MOM is the BUSIEST MOM!! Right?? :) and i would have it no other way. I am a mother of a 5 year and a 3 year old and currently 10 weeks preggo!! :) I also teach 50 something 5th graders every day so i feel like i part own each one of them! LoL Every day is an adventure, every day is EXhausting, but every day is like no other that we will never get back so SMILE Busy Moms!! and enjoy your cooking and cleaning and not sleeping and running errands and endless driving and shopping and sacrificing but most importantly enjoy the reward of Love that only we are lucky enough to receive!! Happy Mothers Day!! :)

  • Erin Moran

    I definatly think I am the busiest mom. I work full time as a teach (I have 200 “kids” on top of my biological kids). At work, I am in charge of multiple clubs and Senior Prom. This is very stressful at the end of the year because we want to make it a dance the Seniors will remember. On top of work, I am a wife and a mother to a two and a half year old daughter. My husband also works full time. When I get home, this is the only time to do houseowrk, cook clean, laundry, and most importantly, spend quality time with my daughter. My daughter is involved with playgroups, dance and tumble tots so she can socialize with her peers. There simply isn't enough hours in the day to get all we want accomplished, so winning this will help me to plan meals that are good and good for my family.

  • Abby

    I'm entering this for my mom. I am the youngest out of 8! Of course raising eight kids is busy enough, but she always let us do activities. We had paper run, baseball practice, scouts, music lessons, piano lessons, etc. She made majority of her meals homemade and had things to do for herself when she wasn't running kids around during the day (like book clubs). At night, she would be super mom and help us all with homework.
    Now, I know that is in the past. I just left for college a year 1/2 ago in January. I'm sure my mom was excited to finally have no kids! Only five months later she started taking in 3 of my neices and nephews for family complications. She now takes care of them as her own and is helping out the parents (my brother and sis-in-law) and another brother of mine. She now has 3 children and 3 adults plus my dad to take care of. She had a well-deserved break, but is still helping out those in need. She now takes my nephew and neice to school and activities that she privileged her own kids with and stays home with a 2-year-old all day at an older age. She is the busiest mom I know.

  • Lisa Mckay

    “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” We all deserve it :D
    but if we cannot all have it i will gladly except.

  • bkpeacock

    I would have to say that all of us Moms are too busy. With three kids, working from home, no daycare or family to help, a huge yard and garden, and a husband who works full time and is in school full time–I am definitely part of the busy Mom crowd!

  • kim13atl

    I am a homeschooling mom of 9 whose life is going to get even busier as my husband and oldest two leave next week for Ethiopia where we are adopting a 7 year old girl. This girl has a heart defect, severe scoliosis and significant hearing loss, so our life will become much more complicated as we seek to deal with her medical needs. We did not go out looking to add stress to our family, but this girl's needs were made known to us by some friends. We had a daughter with a heart defect (she died at age 3 1/2 – she had 8 open heart surgeries altogether) and they were having a very hard time finding a home for this girl, who really needs to come to the states for surgery. We prayed about it long (3 months) and hard and knew the Lord was calling us to do this, although it is very difficult to walk down that road again. Of my 9 biological children, I have graduated 2 of them. One of them continues to live at home, commuting to a local college. I currently teach 5 of them and have two pre-schoolers (age 2 and 4). My life is very busy. I try to check your site daily (but generally am not able to) as I work hard to save money also. I love your site and am thankful I looked today (I was getting on the check CVS deals for the week). It would be a great blessing to win the meals.

  • RBate

    I'm a mom of 4 age 4 and under including 2 year old triplets (who I need to potty train this summer)….and I work part time. Oh, and we just moved to a new house…still organizing!

  • Jennifer

    I can't say I'm any busier than any other moms on here, but even though I get to be a stay-at-home mom I still try to treat it as my job. I try to keep myself busy around the house and also use the extra time I have to help others out. I'm a first time mom to a 15 month old little boy and it does really take some getting used to. :)

  • http://bendyruggles.blogspot.com JadenB

    I am the busiest Mom because I work full time, have a three year old and another almost-30 kid (aka hubby) to take care of, and still juggle couponing, cleaning, meal planning and cooking for my family! I love my life and wouldn't trade it for the world, but I could sure use some help on those meals!

  • Lynda Johns

    Jenny, We met you in {Mandarin} Jacksonville, Fl. We are entering for our daughter,the Mother of Four; who has Homeschooled for 15 years. She is {in our belief} a PRO-MOM. She is up at the crack of dawn, seeking God for guidance, preparing lesson plans, breakfast & then the school day begins. It is her choice to care every moment of every day, as most Moms do. BUT, she truely never stops. Oh YES Did I Say, She Also Coupons. She believes in Natural Ingredients and does everything as natural as possible. Grinds her own wheat to make her own bread, muffins, etc. She puts much thought & research into feeding her family as clean & healthy as possible. Therefore, not a lot of prepared food, that doesn't cost a fortune to just Pop-In-The-Oven, perpare a salad & A Healthy Dinner Is Ready To Enjoy. Michael Angelo offers that option; with their Authentic Italian, Healthy Ingredient Family Meals. So, PLEASE consider her for this Once A Week, Healthy, Delious, Michael Angelo Gift; as she can use a break Once A Week.
    Her name is Tammy Scott & they live in Tn.

  • rbabe1

    I have a 1 year old with another on the way. I'm juggling child care with starting our own business. To say that I'm busy would be under statement, but all the hard work is worth it! Frozen family dinners like this definitely help me out with dinner preparation. Great time saver.

  • Julie

    I am the busiest mom being a teacher (sometimes it feels like I'm a mom to 22 students!) and then coming home to be a mom to my kids (and husband). We are always on the go and sometimes find it hard to sit down and have a family meal. We'd be blessed with a meal a week for a year!

  • Sheree

    My name is Busy Mom Powell. I am a 43 year old married Mother of 2 boys ages 5 & 7. It’s the way God blessed me. I was once I successful business woman until I had my second son, now a always on the go homemaker. I always wondered why my “stay at home Moms” were too busy to have lunch. I now get it!!! At my age with 2 young boys my BRAIN works different and truly never stops. Sleeping is a reward for me. Most of the time my mind can’t slow down. I’m working on it. I’m constantly thinking about: how to save money, getting bills paid, volunteering at both elementary and preschool, planning playgroup activites, reading lots of blogs to find the best and healthiest recipes (right now I like HeavenlyHomemakers.com) and ways to save money, planning summer activites, just finished purging my house for a garage sale, (it’s still a mess,ugh), 2 baseball practices, 2 games every Saturday in the Houston heat, Jazzercise, constantly doing for others in need (cooking my sick friends, helping others)and helping my Realtor husband with his business. I know there are many others Mom’s more busy than I and struggle way more than I ever will. I appreciate the Mom’s like I never have before since becoming one. Thanks for letting me share and I appreciate the chance to win!!!

  • Tara C.

    I have 3 kids, one of whom is a 4 months old who will only nap if being held. So I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to win this since it's always a little tricky trying to make dinner while holding a baby. :)

  • patriciadonaldson

    i feel likei am the worlds busiest mom, i work full time 6 -8 hours,take care of 2 disabled relatives, between dr appts, band practice,church and anything else that comes upwith 3 children and 1 grandchild , i have little time to get a good meal toghter before home work, house work, i can never plan a day because i never know where i will end up.

  • Anonymous

    I am the absolute busiest 32 yr old mother of 3, ages 11, 5, and 3. I am a full time college student who just graduated Saturday with Magna Cum Laude Honors (while trying to manage raising a family and being a wife) and will be pursuing my Masters this fall. I have a husband who travels 4-5 days a week out of state or country – so I feel like a single mother during the week. I chauffeur my children to their extracurricular activities, gymnastics, guitar lessons, and church. My son is also in 4-H, Chorus, Honors Chorus, and Tininckling and meets every week after school until 3:45. My middle child requires additional attention as she receives speech and occupational therapy at her school for her LD. So I have to devote extra time with her during the evenings. Amidst all that, I have to cook, clean, do laundry, mow my lawn, grocery shop, and since I do not work – I have to clip coupons weekly to help save and help contribute to my families income. In my spare time, I like to do renovations in my home. Recently I took on tiling my master bath and kitchen (yes, by myself thanks to diynetwork.com). I surprised my husband when he was out of town. I have tiled and grouted kitchen, tiled master bath, and still needing to grout master bath. I also need to lay my trim work then I will be finished. Have not had time for that recently obviously due to time constraints. In a nutshell, that is my life. I would not have it any other way.

  • lea

    busy mom of 3 boys….love it when dinners are done for me & without all the junk! Thanks!

  • crickola

    Just because I'm a mom and a housewife and it would make life a little easier.

  • Haley

    cause I want it!

  • tonia

    I would love to win this because I work at a hospital and get home at 7pm 3 days a week. I would love to have something delicious but easy to have on some of those days. Thanks! Tonia

  • carsonmcqueen

    I have 3 kids and a brand new puppy! My husband works out of town and is not home during the week. I volunteer and serve on the Board of different organizations in our city. All moms are sooo busy!!! It would definitely put a smile on my face to win this contest:) It would be one less thing I would have to worry about!

  • mrsjlstanley

    I want and need this because it would allow the convenience of readily prepared, good for you, family meals.

  • ginavanderbok

    I am a full time mother who also works full time from home. I am also a full time wife. I love all of my full time jobs, but a year supply of Michael Angelo's would make me part time in the kitchen. I like that!!!

  • Christine

    This one is for my sister – Cassie. She has two beautiful children (girl and boy) that keep her busy constantly. She works full time in outside sales. Her husband is traveling 100% during the week. She juggles a ton of balls – working mother, clients, home maintenance, after school activities, etc. Between it all, she is a coupon-o-holic! She still finds time (must be in the wee hours of the morning) to clip coupons, check blogs, and save approximately 60% of her grocery bills consistently. She is unselfish and this prize would mean alot to her!

  • Jean

    I'm a busy Grandma who is caregiver for a mother-in-law and work part-time. But I would also share this with my children who are even busier than I am. Thanks for the opportunity of winning this.

  • http://www.strollerstrides.net/wilmington Jody

    I was about to post why I am the busiest mom but I can see from reading some of the other comments how much more some other busy moms need this more than I do…floods, illness…I'm blessed to have mine and my son's health and a place to call home. Good luck everyone!!! :)

  • Tracy West

    I'm a blessed mother of two boys that I homeschool. I run a home day care Mon-Fri 8-5 as well. We also have many pets. My husband is a long-haul truckdriver so I usually go it alone for 1-2 wks at a time. I dabbled in coupons through the years, but recently discovered how to coupon fully. I don't like to feed them fast food after a long day, so I usually do end up using prepacked foods a good bit. I do want to provide healthy meals as much as possible, we are trying our hand at gardening for the first time this year. We live very busy, but full life.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/5NYICAOS32V4MUGJK3BIBYM27M Mondy

    I love my life and these busy days that I know will be gone way too quickly. Two girls, 8 and 11 that both play softball and this week alone have us at the softball fields every night. I love to see them learning new things and having fun while doing it. My husband and I both work and find it difficult to eat healthy on these kind of days – Love Michael Angelo's and how quick you can make them in the microwave! What a great giveaway!

  • shawn_w

    Well I just finished reading quite a few of the entries and was quickly reminded how “VERY BLESSED” I am. My children are healthy, my husband has a job, we have a roof over our heads, food on our table and lots of love to boot. Thanks for the reminder and thank you Lord.

  • couponclary

    I am entering on behalf of my sister in law, who recently had her second child last weekend…363 days after her first child!!! She could certainly use a free, healthy & convenient dinner one night a week, as she is a SAHM and her husband is working & in graduate school!

  • Ashley R

    OH MY GOSH, I would LOVE to win this! We LOVE these at our house and are perfect for the days where me (the busy mom!) is chasing around a crazy 16-month old!

    ashleyreynolds1 at hotmail dot com

  • sallywu

    I am entering for myself, I work full time, take care of my husband's cousin, grandmom (they live with us), have classes at night for my CPA and try to save money by couponing.

  • ks92007

    Why I considered myself the busiest mom, is because I am young mother of two adorable children. One talkative two year and a precious 3 month year old, both whom I give my undivided attention to. I am also a full time student, between classes online and on campus. As much as possible I try to take classes online, so I can stay at home with the kids as much as possible. My fiance works as well as goes to school and I am left with doing all the housework and caring for the kids. I don't mind the work, but I would love to win this free meal, because it will give me a chance to not worry about cooking dinner at least once a month for a whole year. I love my job and there is always work to do wether it is with the kids at home or at school, it is never ending. I always try to help my fiance finically by doing anything I can and by winning this will lessen our tab on the grocery bill every month.

  • Em

    I would love this giveaway. It would help me be less busy!

  • Kristin G

    I feel like the busiest mom, although I am sure there are so many other mom's out there who are just as busy, if not more! I do have a full time job, another part time job, I am a student at two colleges finishing up two degrees, and trying to get our home ready for the market with my 1 year old son and two dogs right behind me making a mess :). I would love to have something once a week I can have premade that is chemical free and not full of preservatives to feed my family.

  • hartless96

    I feel like I am running to something all the time. Sometimes it is hard to fix dinner in the middle of everything. This would be wonderful to win.

  • Karen

    I would never claim to be the busiest mom, but heck, I'm up there!! Actually, so busy can't even take too much time to write this now. Wait, I'll be there in a minute…………… :)

  • Lizzy

    I know as moms we're all busy and could always use another one of us-or better yet a years worth of free dinners. Good job to all the moms trying their best and good luck!

  • Nithya

    I work full time and have two kids – 8 and 2. We all get home around 6 and everyone is hungry – getting dinner to the table after a hectic day at work is always a challenge.It would be so nice to have some prepared meals on hand to save the day. I would love to win this.

  • amylsmith

    My sister in love Viviane is the busiest mom… She has 3 girls, between taking them to school, cleaning houses, picking them up, birthday parties, church and just being a great wife and mother… She always has the sweetest spirit.

  • jarrodbryson

    I'm entering for my wife and I.

    1. Start a new job TOMORROW!
    2. Currently a Full time student
    3. Wife JUST graduated with an Early Education Degree in GA (I.e. NO JOBS!)
    4. I clip the coupons rather than sleep sometimes.
    5. Planning on the first child in T-Minus 120 Days
    6. Parents are currently unemployed.
    7. Little sister is expecting in T-Minus 7 Months!

  • Ashley

    I'm a super busy mom with an almost 2 year old and an 3 month old. Days are filled with cleaning, cooking, playgroup, and making sure the 2 year old isn't bothering the baby. Life is crazy just trying to care for my husband and children while trying to keep my home peaceful and happy.

  • Jan

    I am a homeschooling mom and my kids are involved in activities. We stay busy and on the road.

  • swot

    I am a single mom of two teenagers! I stay very busy with all those schedules. Fixing dinner is a challenge because we are not all home at the same time.

  • ptatracy

    TEENAGERS! None of the kids drive yet but of course, they have a million things to do.

    • Anonymous

      Each and every Mom I know is busy! That being said I would love to win. I am Mom to 2 beautiful girls 7 & 10 years old. My 56 year old mom had a stroke on Thanksgiving day this past year and my life (which was already busy) has been turned upside down. It would be nice to have a go to meal on those days when I can’t seem to make it all happen.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Donna-Hylkema/1366205776 Donna Hylkema

    I am entering myself as a busy Mom..taking care of a handicapped husband and 13 week old twins born prematurely for my daughter while she goes back to work to make ends meet

  • lmarkovic

    I am a busy busy busy lady!! I would LOVE to win this giveaway!!

  • Marcia S.

    Honestly, I'm sure I'm not the busiest Mom because these days I barely get out of bed. I'm entering because I am pregnant on bedrest with my second child, due in July. My husband is an AF pilot and works long hours and my 3 year old son is very active so a real dinner almost never gets on the table. I have Rheumatoid Arithritis and Fibromyalgia so healthy food is really important for me. It just takes a lot of energy for me to make! :) The dinner help would be a God-send for us! And I would love to share it with my single-mother-of-three sister, Karla. It is extremely generous of Michael Angelo's to do this giveaway and I really hope whoever wins takes full advantage of the help!

  • Amanda B.

    My 2 year old daughter Leah is the reason I am a very busy mommy! I'm a stay at home mom, but that doesn't me I always have time to spend in the kitchen preparing a lovely meal for my family! Leahs activities, and also the quality time we spend together are more important to me than wasting time in the kitchen!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Lori-Alcorn/769949442 Lori Alcorn

    I am always so busy with everything its hard sometimes to have a good meal on the table . We all love Michael Angelo's dinners its a real treat at our house . we use to go out for burgers or to other places but we tried these and found them to be so tasty and more healthy than going out we buy these now instead of going out to a restaurant .

  • marciadurrent

    Take care of 6 kids, one with special needs and work a full-time job. Plus learning to be a coupon queen!

  • FTMamaPTStudent

    I am a stay at home mommy of three, also in school finishing my secondary education degree. I have recently battled some health issues, all due to stress my doctor says! Free meals would be fantastic…such a load off my mind!

  • Amber

    I'm the busiest mom because I have a 3 year old, a 4 month old, a husband, I work full time, and I'm training for a half-marathon!

  • Janet

    I have a 16, 18 and 20 year old males plus hubby who are eating me out of house and home. HELP :)

  • Laurie

    I have 3 girls that I am constantly taking to 1 practice or another. They cheer, play volleyball and participate in competition teams for cheering and volleyball. This meals would be great for those running around nights!!

  • Marie

    I am the busiest mom because I am a volunteer, teacher's assistant, Sunday school teacher, caregiver, veteran's wife, gardener, chauffeur, baker, boo boo kisser, hugger, cook, scrapbooker, photographer, and, well, basically, a MOM.

  • christine

    Lets see… to start, I am a full time working mother outside of the home. I have 2 of my own children and I have 2 stepboys. Ages range from 5 yrs to 23 years of age. This is my routine on a daily basis from 0530, I get up, get lunches made for my husband and kids (thank goodness the 23 year old does not live at home :-) ) . I make coffee, get my lunch packed for the day at work. At 0600 I get into the shower; I am out of the shower by 0610 – I get ready for work (I work as a Revenue Cycle Manager in Healthcare). By the time I am done getting ready for work its approx 0630. I get my 5 year old son up around 0620 to get showered, I wake up my daughter who is 10 to get ready for school and. By 0650 – I wake my husband up for work, I bring him a cup of coffee in the a.m. before I run out the door, so he can enjoy it when he gets out of the shower and I am then out the door with both my daughter and son. I take my daughter to her school by 0700 and I then drop my son off at his school (at the other end of town!) for his Pre-K class. I then get on the interstate and travel approx 1 hour fighting traffic to make it to work. I get off work at 530 p.m. and get back on the interstate to fight traffic to get my son picked up. I get him picked up by 630 p.m., and then I go to get my daughter at her friends house who watches her, because I won't be home in time. Once I get my daughter picked up I get home approx 7:00p.m, its now time to start dinner and work on homework and then get my daughter bathed. By the time 'MY' day ends its around hrs 10:00 for me to have some 'ME' time! lol…. and of course in the midst of the hours between 7-10, I am doing laundry too!

    I will say, it makes it for a long day… and I SOOOO look forward to the weekend, but having a family is so very worth it too!

  • Susan H.

    I have three children 5 and under, i stay at home full-time and homeschool my oldest. We are always on the go and have a lot on our plates.

  • Sadie Bratt

    I am a MOM, need I say more? Hehe….It seems like as moms, we are all extremely busy running someone somewhere, picking up something, making meals, cleaning, laundry, etc. I would love to to win this prize! It would just make like a little easier.

  • Tami M

    Why am I the busiest Mom? Well, I work a stressful job 1 hour away from home as analyst, volunteering many hours a week, and chauffer my 14 year old daughter all over the place. I am a single Mom and have been doing this for years!
    Love your blog!

  • clemsongirl00

    I am NOT the busiest mom ever, but…last July, my three-year old niece came to live with us after being abandoned by her mother. My children, twelve and ten, and my husband welcomed her with open arms and have been amazing through these last months. My family, however, has had to make a lot of sacrifices, financially and otherwise. I teach middle school special ed. and my husband works full-time so the baby must attend daycare during the day, meaning less money in our family budget. In addition, our already busy house has been turned upside down as we now have to plan everything around a three year old's schedule. I can no longer be at EVERY baseball game, church event, or dance recital because the little one needs me home with her. We have ALL worked together to make a difficult situation into something good. That little girl brings us so much joy and I am so proud of my kids for sharing their already VERY busy mom so that their cousin can experience a loving, nuturing home.

  • sallywu

    I am entering for my mother in law, she is the busiest mom because she workd from 9am to 9pm in a Chinese restaurant, she arrived home around 10pm and finished her dinner by 11pm. She only have one day off during the week, but the boss will call her on the day she is off and ask her to go back to help. Basically, she worked 7 days a week. That's so crazy!!!

  • Dana

    Having 3 kids 6 and under keeps me busy all the time… not to mention a husband who is in seminary full time and working full time.

  • joansouthwick

    I would like to enter my daughter Jen.
    Jen home schools her 11 year old daughter Skylar, while still tackling the job of raising a 3 year old son Kenseth.
    Jen is a couponer and is remarkable in her ability to save money while keeping a family fed and a pantry well stocked. She is diligent in her cooking and doing from scratch to prepare the BEST meals available to her family. She bakes bread, and sweetbreads weekly so her snacks and breads and rolls are always available for meals.
    In addition, she takes her kids to violin lessons, piano lessons, dance and cheer, tennis lessons (for Kenseth!), and finds the time to take them to the park, and walking, bike riding and story hour at the library. She also finds time to teach a belly dance class once a week for the school districts' adult education program. She volunteers her time and energy to help with many projects and family outings. She also takes the time to visit and help her grandmother (83 years old) 2-3 times a week.
    She plans her meals and shops accordingly,,, and is very frugal with her money so she can afford all of her kids' activities.
    AND she does the bookkeeping and errand running for her husbands' roofing company.
    She is always busy, and happy,,, and this would be a great benefit to her and to her family, and maybe give her time to enjoy an extra walk in the park.

  • sarahruszkowski

    I am the busiest mom! I never expected to become one, but on October 1st 2009 I went to the hospital with severe abdominal pains, only to find out I was in labor. I had no idea I was even pregnant. I hadn't gained more than 10 pounds in the last year… I wasn't showing at all. I had felt sick and fatigued, but after trips to the doctor was told that it was all stress related. I had a healthy baby girl that night, just a half hour after learning I was pregnant. I couldn't be happier, but not expecting to be a mom means that I am busier than ever. I work full time and manage to be a mom full time too. I love it, but it can be exhausting and the thought of not having to worry about dinner once a week would be so relieving!

  • ashley4

    Wish I could enter myself, but I am not as busy as my sister, and because it is one entry per person…I'll enter her. She has SIX children…SIX. Her husband is a basketball coach at a University in Kansas, which means he isn't home very much. Her six children are all under the age of 12, the youngest being 1 1/2. Her oldest, 12 yrs old, just got diagnosed with cancer in her lymph nodes. While it is the mildest of the cancers, and has not spread, she has already had one surgery, and the second scheduled for June to remove the cancer mass. She has a great church community who have offered to help, but this would be awesome for her!! She is a very special mama..and sister :)

  • 4boysandagirlsmom

    I'm a busy, blessed homeschooling momma to FIVE – 4 boys and one wild little girl. Do the math on the laundry and that alone will qualify me as at least VERY busy…. I'd love a meal a week to slow down at least one day each week!

  • gracejulie

    I'm the busiest mom because I'm a full-time children's librarian, I have a 2 year old son, I have a coupon blog that I recently started and have just been asked to write a small monthly article about frugal tips. Whew!

  • Jill

    Although I think I'm an extremely busy stay-at-home mom of 3 little ones who also babysits 2 other kids during such a tough time as a navy wife whose husband is gone training for his upcoming 9 month deployment in just a few weeks, I am instead writing this on behalf of my sister who is by far busy than me. She is a stay-at-home mother of 4 children (ages 6, 5, 4, and almost 2) with another child on the way. Not only is she the caregiver of her children, she also takes on an enormous amount of babysitting jobs throughout the week to help bring in some income for her family. Her husband lost his job very unexpectedly over 3 months ago and has yet to find another one even with interviewing many times each week. She is 36 weeks pregnant taking on more than any mom, let alone one with 4 other kids, should ever have to endure. She would truly benefit, as would her family, with these meals for a year.

  • parissumrall

    full-time high school teacher, practicing attorney, mayor of my (very) small community, have three young adult sons still living at home, ebay seller, raising a grandson, truck farmer in summer, notary, landlord—NEED I SAY MORE???? :)

  • briejw

    My husband is in medical school so I do everything else. I know there are busier moms but I am super busy and would love to win!

  • 5snyders

    I really do feel like the busiest mom in the world most days! I am married and have three kids ages 9, 5, & 3. I homeschool my oldest, and will be homeschooling my middle child in the fall. While I am homeschooling, my 3 yr old tear the house apart! My husband has his own auto repair business here at home, and I help to answer the phones and do all of his bookkeeping. I also am a Tastefully Simple consultant! On top of everything else I just mentioned, I am also training to run a 5K in the fall. I also take meals to friends and family when someone has a baby or a surgery, and these Michael Angelo's meals would help me to not only take a night off from cooking here and there, but to also be able to easily take meals to someone in need. Have I convinced you yet that I'm the world's
    busiest mom? lol

  • jacinda walker

    I am not a mom yet, but my husband and I are trying to get pregnant, and I am a stay at home wife that is enrolling in school but also does the best I can to save us money by using coupons, and saving for our future family :)

  • Sharon

    I have twin girls, 11 years old. My husband has been out of work for 3 years and tries to race cars on the weekends to earn some money (or so he says). I am a freelance sign language interpreter and recently have been able to work some 14 hour shifts which certainly has helped with the finances but many of my assignments require me to drive 90 miles each way. The girls wantneed their Mom home now that they are heading into puberty and I'm a little freaked out about the whole middle school scene coming up next year. My email is “busyking” and has been for 11 years. People say that is a fitting moniker for my life.

  • tls55555

    Hmmmmm…. Busy for me is normal… I have a 6 year old, a 5 year old, and a 2 year old… I work full time as an industrial engineer… I also hold down our house, and try to keep my hubby organized (which is a full time job bc he is an ER nurse and works crazy hours)… I also help coach my kids soccer teams and work hard fundraising and web development for our school PTA… I would love to win this…

  • leighswain

    As a new stay at home mom my new job is simple SAVE MONEY!!! I quit my 50 a week job to spend time with my 3 kids we have school, scouts, birthday parties and more but most importantly the time with my kids is valuable. Any night i can throw somehting in the oven is PRICELESS!!!

  • Jennifer Painter

    Hi. I'm a busy mom because I'm raising a 3rd grade genius, still trying to help my mother in law raise her son (he's 38!), am an active PTA Mom, Baseball Mom, Full Time Working Mom, and Loving Wife. This would be an awesome Mother's Day gift to me – 1 night a week that I don't have to worry about dinner! Hope you pick me!

  • Ellen

    I'm a busy homeschooling mom of 4, involved in several co-ops, youth group, mega-couponer (!), chauffeur, errand-runner, church pianist…I wish that there were 2 Saturdays each weekend! Thanks for a fun giveaway.

  • sabreblades

    I am a stay at home to three girls…one competitive cheerleader and two competitive figure skaters! My life pretty much consists of chauffering, waiting at 18 practices a week, and finding, cleaning, and maintaining little pieces of uniforms and costumes!! We are go go go from five thirty in the morning until nine o'clock at night! I need some easy dinners!!

  • pdubcdub

    I have 2 little ones! They keep me on my toes. I just found out we have another one on the way! So how great would it be to not have to worry about dinner? AWESOME.

  • lisalg

    Even with 3 boys, I am surely not the busiest mom. But I would love meals with fast prep time. And I think I would share them with several friends–also busy moms–whose homes have been destroyed in the flooding here in mid-TN.

  • miraclebaby

    I do not get the award for the busiest mom. However, my life is hectic. I volunteer at three different schools(besides my daughters), running all the time for my daughter's Tae Kwon Do (3-4times a week), taking care of the dog and my wonderful husband. We love Michael Angelo's and getting them for free makes it a sweet deal!

  • lizmm

    I am the busiest mom! I have two girls! One is three and in preschool, the other is 18 months! My hubby is in the military on a fireman schedule 72 hours at work 48 home :(
    On top of my daily routine we are trying to sell our home-which means all I do is clean!

  • Erica Delavega

    Its hard to say im the busiest after reading all of these comments. its tough being a mom but well worth it. I work full time and a single mom to two great kiddos.. winning this would be awesome i could pop it in the oven and spend more time with my kids, thats the best moomys day gift

  • smbrunelli

    These would really come in handy for our family! I am a stay-at-home mom who has been home with my two girls for the past 5 years. My youngest will be going to kindergarten in the fall so I will be returning to work! I am scared of managing a job and a household! I know moms do it everyday but it would help if I knew I didn't have to cook once a week! And knowing that these meals are made with all natural ingredients is definitely a plus for my family. Thank you.

  • Wendi

    I am the mom to two children, we homeschool, my husband does no indoor chores here so many late nights into the early mornings doing chores around the house and working on making the money stretch by the weekly deals while the house is quiet and no distractions, my daughter has increased her volunteer roles at church so I am constantly driving back and forth to church, my husband just started a new position at work and now will be working looong hours every day and potentially weekends and then there will be the multitude of trips to Mexico for business, I got signed up to do VBS crafts for the 3 & 4's and our church is a mega church so that means lots of kids, last week we started taking care of our neighbors 5 week old so that she could go back to work at her business (so that means 3 days a week and one weekend a month), several nights a week there are extra neighbor kids at our table for dinner, I do mid week Bible Study, my kids are in golf, Literature club, a PE co-op and a science co-op, I am still trying to unpack our home after moving and get it all set up and organized, and I try to stretch our modest, one income budget to make it all work w/o debt, and finally I want to get back to scrapbooking (I need it for “me” time). Whew!!!…. I could use one less dinner a week to worry about or budget for.

  • Emma

    I work a full time job and have a toddler. She's the easy one. My husband works a 3rd shift job and farms during the day. Keeping up with my little and her busy daddy keeps me on the go.

  • Jerri

    While I am sure I am not the busiest Mom out there, I sitll would love to win and have one delicous easy meal to make a week from Michael Angelo's. What a treat that would be – especially a night I have to leave early to get to a 7 pm meeting and want something nutritious for my two teenaged boys! So much better than a pizza or fast food and so easy they can even heat up something from Michael Angelo's themselves. While I do not work full time, I wok very hard at my community volunteer positions and with most of those having evening meetings, delicious frozen meals would really come in handy!

  • http://alittlebitofsonshine.blogspot.com Summer

    I am the busiest mom because I want to do it all, plus some!
    summersonshine@cox.net

  • Jenni S.

    I am a working mom of a 9-month old and feel like the busiest mom ever, especially since my husband is getting ready to go away for a 2 week work trip. I know there are busier moms out there, but aren't we all busy in our own way? :)

  • Ashley

    Well, I'm a wife, mom to two boys (age 3 and 11 months), an extreme couponer, a gardener, a canner, a Sunday school teacher, and a do as much as you can from scratch-er. :)

  • ashleighburton

    I am a busy mom because we are in a time where my hubby lost his full time job and has only been employed part time. I encouraged him to fulfill his dreams to go back to school during this time and I took on a part time job myself to help make ends meet. I still consider it my primary responsibility to be a full time mom, I manage a home, homeschool, assist and attend church, manage our farm, and my Avon business. I am often up until late night hours and back up before dawn. This would be such a blessing for us because sometimes it is so hard to find time to get healthy meals on the table!

  • M Price

    I am not the only busy mom, but certainly feel I rank among the busiest! We have an 18 yr old graduating this month and preparing for college, a 16 yr old practicing daily and games for lacrosse and then we have a sibling group we just adopted with a 4 and 3 yr old that I transport to school daily, all while carting the baby (two yr old) around everywhere with me PHEW!!??! need i say more?
    To have dinner to put in the oven at night on one of those stay on the road days- boy what a DREAM!!

  • taradixon

    I'm the busiest mom ever because I have two college kids at home and working part time while going to school full time. My 21 year old works from 6pm or 7pm till 12 midnight. My daughter is a nanny in our neighborhood coming and going. I home school my 14 year old son while trying to entertain my 3 year old daughter. My kids eat like crazy so I'm going to the stores 3 to 4 days a week catching all the great coupon deals.(I'm so glad I have your site!!) I have a wonderful husband that I love to spend every spare minute with which is never enough. I struggle with filling the cupboards and finding time to prepare meals. I don't know how you moms do it!! These meals would be a great blessing!

  • Christy

    OK – I have three kids 11, 14 and 16. Each plays a sport as well as being involved in extracurricular school acitvities and church activities weekly. I work from home as a medical transcriptionist as well as sell jewelry that I make. I have just recently startedc couponing and am loving it.

  • anhoover

    I have a 5 month old and a 25 month old. I may not be the busiest mom but they still keep me hopping and I hate cooking and stink at it and this would be absolutely wonderful. please pick me. It would make my life so much less stressful not having to worry about what to make for dinner. Thanks for making this fun.

  • 8tina

    My husband is working out of state. He leaves every Monday at 5 am and returns on Friday at about 7pm. With 2 girls in basketball and brownies and a 2 yr old boy in tow we do it all. Plus the house is on the market to sell, so it has to be spic and span all the time!!!

  • Sandi

    I am a divorced mother of five teenagers. Trying to provide them with cars, college, and just living, it takes all of my money so that I am always on a tight budget. Between school, work, softball, baseball, football, chorus, plays, graduations, church, and trying to pick up after four boys and one daughter,i never have the time to make up a really great home cooked meal. Michael Angelo's is the next best thing. Lasagna is their favorite. Winning this supply will save me a lot of time and especially money when it comes to feeding five growing teenagers. Please pick me! THANK YOU!

  • Casey Wiley

    My wife is the busiest mom because she has to put up with me, take care of our 2 year old, help with the 2 dogs and a cat and teach violin to 105 1-5 graders(that alone should be enough).

  • Jennifer

    I have 2 kids and I'm a sahm mom. I take my oldest to school in the morning the I hit the gym! I have gained so much weight this is a must for me to do everyday. I come home and do the normal everyday house work. Then it's time to go pick up big brother. He is currently not playing any sports at the moment. I'm kinda glad it gives me a break. It's bath time, make dinner brush teeth, and then bedtime. Get ready to start it all over again!

  • carollynnmg

    If I was so lucky to be picked for this wonderful giveaway this what I would do… Give some coupons to my unemployed son with four children. My friends that are also out of work. I would keep some for myself because my husband too is not working. If choosen I promise to help my family and friends too!! It would mean so much to alot of people!!!

  • amyspence

    I am the busiest mom because I am a stay at home mom… I take care of my two young kids ages 3 and 5, take my 15 year old step-daughter back and forth to school and sports events, run errands, volunteer at my church, keep my house neat and tidy and save our family money by coupon clipping and smart shopping (that's a full-time job in itself!).

  • christamn

    I am an elementary teacher with 20 children all day. I then drive 30 min. back home after I pick up my walking one-year old. I just found out I am pregnant, but have been having night sickness instead of morning sickness. My husband is a youth pastor, so we are busy with church activities also. I am so thankful for my job and family but it is hard to have supper ready while I don't feel well and then have to grade papers when the baby goes to bed. Thanks for all you do to help me save time with groceries.

  • ktjo_77

    I am a busy Mommy of four kids, ages 9,6,4, &2… My husband took a job in another state last year and is only home on the weekends! AH! I feel like I need to clone myself! He also travels to China on business and is in the middle of a five week trip over there right now. These meals would be a sanity saver! It would be so nice to just throw one of these meals in the oven and not have to worry about cooking! And they are good for you – even better!

  • lizeths

    I would say I am pretty busy! I am a full-time HR manager, I do Pampered Chef on the side. I actively play racketball and volleyball every week ANDDDDDD starting in August I will be taking photo classes to start my own business! Also trying to write a fantasy novel… My boss says I am ADHD— but I don't know so. I have a 10 year old daughter and two doggies I readily spoil also! OHH annnnd I am a mega couponer! (you know clipping those coupons can be time-consuming!)

  • wandarountree

    Would love to win this.

  • Cammy

    Well… I am a mother of 4 little angels…my day starts before 6 am when I wake up to get everyone but mu litttle one to go to school, my dear husband to work and the it starts with picking up the house ,laundry everynow and the grocery shopping, and other thing that I need to take care of.Tree of the kids have played soccer, we have to take them to practice, than games on Saturdays, my 9 years old plays the clarinet, my 8 yrs old plays violin…so there is practices to go to for that and Sunday church in the morning and afternoon.In between all this I have to clip my coupons, then organize before going shopping and of course I love to homecook and bake. Everynow we can have a frozen lasagna I usully get Stuffers, but I do belive that if this has all fresh ingredients its very tasty.Well this is my story in a few words.Thanks for all you do to keep me updated on the deals.

  • Kelly Hollinger

    I have two little girls ages 3 and 15 months! They keep me very busy chasing after them all day!

  • Nichole

    Hi Jenny! I am a mom of a pre-teen and teenage boy. We homeschool so I am always trying to keep them busy with either school work or activities outside the home. I am also an extreme couponer so I think that speaks for itself! ;)

  • Jessica

    I am mother of 2 toddler boys and am due with a third little one in Dec. right between the holidays. My husband works to full time jobs so I can stay home. I homeschool our 4 yr. old in Kindergarten already and have a home business selling wedding invations and birth announcements. I am also busy with 2 local moms groups, one of which I will be a board member this month and hel plan a coordinate activities for. It would be so great to have a little extra time for my family with some easy meals that allow me time for myself and my husband in the little moments we are allowed.

  • vanessa0529

    I love your site! We are a family of 6. I am the only woman in a house full of men. My husband, and four boys ages 16,9,8,4. I feel like they eat us out of house and home sometimes. :> I would describe myself as ALWAYS busy shuttling each of the kids to karate, baseball, cub scouts, and school. In my down time (after they all go to bed) I get on your site and work on cutting coupons so I can stay within the family budget. These meals would be soooooo helpful to our busy family life, we love to eat as a family at the table and this would certainly make this so much easier and less chaotic during the week especially. Thank you so much for all you do and for considering me in your contest.

  • Erin the Exhausted

    I have a full time job outside the home along with 2 children who stay at home all day. You stay at home mom's know the mess that kids make, imagine not being home to clean it up. Instead my husband is there with them. I love him, and he's an excellent daddy, but homemaking isn't his strong point. I started the coupon trade to save us some money during this difficult financial time for us, but it frankly just makes me busier. I also cope with adult ADD which is a challenge in and of itself. Knowing there is a convenient and healthy meal waiting for me would not only give me piece of mind, but it would also make the day less busy and stressful, because although I love to cook, sometimes dinner time sneaks up on me.

  • Becky

    I am a mom to 2 boys…Joey is 4 and David is 2 1/2. I am fortunate to stay at home with them. I am an avid couponer and a church pianist and special music singer. Never a dull moment around our house for sure!

  • lin333

    I would love to win this special offer in order to have healthy, and easy to prepare lunches or dinners for my family. Michael Angelo's are high-quality meals that would allow me more time to spend with my family, and less time worrying that we are eating healthy, nutritious dinners.

  • myluvt53

    I am the busiest mom because I am a full time stay at home mom! Many people assume that stay at home mothers are lazy, but that is totally opposite. Homemakers have not one or two jobs, but many jobs! I do all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, coupon shopping (and everyone know that it takes endless hours every week to find the best deals possible!) I take care of the dog and cat, run errands,pay the bills, deal with the bank and insurance company, and babysit my best friends two year old daughter and newborn baby boy twice a week for free. I also go to school full time while helping my husband with his school work. I share almost half of my free products I get from my coupon shopping with the homeless and the church. I am a very strong military wife and often have to do everything on my own when my husband is deployed. He was been deployed three times for 6 months or longer in the last four years and that isn't including the number of countless times he's been on small outings, sometimes one week, sometimes 2 months. I live days away from any family whom I miss so much! I try and keep my family fit and healthy.I exercise on a daily basis. I do this, all the while chasing my two year old son around the house!I am my mother. My mother taught me what it means to be strong and to work hard. I work just as hard if not harder than anyone else out there. I know I deserve to win a break once a week with a free meal to feed my boys!

  • Amy

    I would so love to win this to bless a family with 2 very young girls and a dad out of work and a mom going back to school. Thank you for considering me.

  • melimac

    I am the busiest mom ever because I am 7 months pregnant with my first child! I am a full time kindergarten teacher of a struggling class. I have a 6 year old step-son who has ADHD who needs extra help/time on everything!! I drive a total of 40 minutes to and from work so that takes up a good chunk of daylight. My family lives 5 hours away so I cannot call mom to come over and help! I am juggling all of this while trying to prepare for the next school year and get ALL of the things necessary for a school year ready for a sub and end this school year properly. I am DUE on the first day of pre-planning. I have also recently read that I will need these ready to go dinners when I have the baby because my time will be very limited and my sleep will be very deprived! Help! These meals and MONEY SAVERS would are greatly needed in my house!!

  • evrythngpooh83

    My mom is the busiest of all…she works a full time job…leaves the house at 7:30 am and gets home around 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 pm sometimes…she has my younger sister that lives there with my niece and my younger brother and sister also. Besides that she also does coupons, does laundry, cleans house, makes breakfast, lunch and dinner…these coupons would help her out alot it would be nice at least once a week just popping something in the oven and not think about making dinner.

  • christian711

    After losing my job in this economic disaster, I have to be very resourceful and creative to make a dollar stretch to cover me, a 2 yr old, a 28 yr old, and a 30 yr old who cannot work due to an illness. Every little bit helps nowadays, and this certainly would do the trick! Most days I feel like wont have the energy to make it thru, yet I do and when a smile comes from the 2 yr old, it's all worth it.

  • danamck

    I am a stay at home Mom of 4, all of wich are under 5. No one is in scool, they are home with me, plus I am going to school full time. Between teaching the 4 1/2 year old to read, the 3 y.o. his letters numbers and spell his name, potty trained the 2 y.o plus breaking her from her pacifier (I may be gray headed over this one) and breast feeding the 5 month old. I am always hoppin, I have the kids trained with coupons, they know to get mommy some blinkies! I take the kids everywhere with me today was cvs, band, winn dixie and walmart, I would love some help, just a break once a week would be great. Sometimes dinner is not done till 9 pm, then goes fighting them all to bed.. my least favorite thing. Awsome give away, I'm sure we all could use this, but what a awsome thing, free food, just pop in the oven and go. LOVE it, espically since money is so tight for everyone. Thanks!

  • tamionthego

    I am a mother of two boys well and then theres hubby. Thank goodness for sothern savers and friends otherwise my boys could eat me out of house and home. We already use many “heat and Eat” dinners around the house with all the crazy schedules we have between life guarding at the beach, soccer games and practice, my meetings a full time job anf hubby fishing (if the bites good no telling when hell come back in) the come home after such busy days and all I here when I step in the house is whats for dinner this ould be another great and healthy addition to the meal plan. I might not be the busiest but there are those days i feel like I certainly am.

  • Misty

    Mom, chef, gardener, wife, best friend, daughter, volunteer, teacher, chauffeur, organizer, money saver, and lover of babies. What a great gift to spend one night a week going for a walk with the family instead of preparing a meal!

  • Tara Kindberg

    I am the busiest mom because I have 4 (great!) active kids who keep me so busy in the afternoons/night that it is INCREDIBLY hard for me to whip up a homemade meal (although I try my best each night!). This time of year is the toughest. Other than Math Club, Student council, cub scouts & boy scouts (which alone keep us busy!) my 3 boys are all in baseball, on 3 different teams which means 3 different practice/game schedules a week. Our daughter is very into dance and we are bringing her back and forth to that school which is 15 minutes from us, 4 nights a week. Needless to say, I am at the baseball field every night Monday-Friday and sometimes Sunday's… while also running back and forth to dance in between. It's hard not to eat the quick fries/dogs/burgers at the concession stand. We would LOVE and so appreciate a gift like this. What a life saver if would be on our hectic nights :) Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  • amytrunnell

    I have 2 children + keep 2 additional ones in my home = I need help with dinner! :)

  • Jen11798

    Every one of my friends have been labeling me the busiest mom in the United States. Once I stopped working full time, I became even more busy. I have 3 children, two school aged and one infant. I work as an independent contractor out of my home and also run a small hobby business. I also train to run 1/2 marathons to keep my sanity. Having healthy, frozen meals to serve my family would be a lifesaver during those crazy days when I don't have time to cook.

  • GodsGirlMel

    I am a busy mom. I have 2 wonderful children whom I love very much. My friend just got me started on the coupons this past week. I am a WIP (work in progress) with this. :) My children have been so good about not complaining about all the “CHEAP” food I have been buying over the past 2 years. I lost my job and I am currently in school for the dental field. I work hard volunteering, keeping my house in order, being a friend and all the other titles for a woman/mom. I enjoy life and if I was picked for this giveaway, I would be truly blessed. I see it as God supplies all my needs and if I don't get picked, then someone needs it more than I do.

  • artnrobin

    I'm a SAHM mom of two boys age 4 and 14 months. I run my own small business, teach Bible study, am a coordinator for MOPS, and go to the gym whenever I can…

  • Loridori

    I figure I must be a pretty busy mom, because at the end of every long day (all of them), it takes only one second to fall asleep before my head even hits the pillow!! Unfortunately I have two little ones that wake up frequently through the night with bad dreams crying for mommy, so I get many opportunities each night to fall asleep before my head hits the pillow!

  • Jessica McCabe

    Well, I'm not sure I can claim busiest mom. But I do have 3 children- 4, 2 and 5 months. I stay home with them and “try” to keep up with the house and super-coupon while still spending quality time with my children. A free meal each week from Michael Angelo's would be right up my alley.
    Thanks
    Jessica M.

  • alyshias

    I am submitting for my Mama! :) My Dad lost his job a year ago and although they saved the right way their budgeted is running thin and getting a free meal a week for my Mom would be AWESOME! She still has a 12 year old at home, runs around helping out the church and also babysits her Grand kids all the time, so she is BUSY! *crossing fingers* Hopes she wins! ;D This is a fun giveaway!

  • Kristen

    I'm sure I'm not the absolute busiest mom but my 3 kiddos (who are 4 & under) keep me hoppin! Would love the meals. :)

  • Heather S

    Okay I can't say that I am the busiest mom after reading what others have to say. Makes my life seem easy with only 2 kids. But this is why I am busy and would love to win this.
    I have 2 beautiful children, 4 year-old and 9 month old. I get up at 6:00 to start the day getting us three ready for daycare. Monday's are even more hectic as I have to do sheets and blankets for the sleeping cots. I pack up the diapers, wipes, lunches, snacks, and homework and head to daycare. Then I go to my full time job and work 8.5 – 9 hours. I eat lunch at my desk as I am try to get as much done as possible. I leave at 5:00ish and go to pick up the kids. When I get home, my daughter will play outside (usually with neighbor kids) while I start to cook dinner. I do this by myself usually because my husband works nights. I do baths, dinner, laundry (my son has skin allegeries so his have to be washed seperately), cleaning, reading books, homework, & make lunches for the next day everynight. After the kids are in bed I cut coupons and do the bills. As both my husband and I weren't working this past summer, the bills have racked up and I try to manipulate paying what I can and still have some money for something fun (my daughter's 4th b-day is next week). Like I said I am probably not the busist mom, but I am busy and would love to win.

  • jar3

    I don't know if I'm the busiest mom but i have three daughters between 11-19 (that should say it all :)!! In addition my husband is a pastor and I run a small business. Between sports, our girls social and school lives, caring for people and managing our home, business and family we stay really busy. Still it has been important to us to have our evening meal together. Often it's not until late but it is important to us. Sure would be a nice giveaway!

  • karin ellis

    I feel very busy all the time. I work part time, keep the house if shape, the frig full, a 11 year old together and keep up with a 2 year old.

  • Colleen

    I juggle a full time job, part time respite care provider, couponing, volunteering, 3 teenagers and a husband!

  • Laura

    I stay busy with my two sweet little girls (3 and 16 months) and amazing husband. I am truly blessed….oh, and we all really love Italian Food!!

  • me

    busy isn't even the word! Crazy crazy – it would be so nice to have just one night taken care of!

  • heathjp

    I am a mom to 3 kids – between running around after them and taking them to activities, I am a busy mom!

  • Elizabeth

    Right now I feel like the busiest mom in the world. My husband was laid off, but luckily I still have my job. And luckily I have the opportunity to work a lot of overtime hours, from home. So my typical day is that I get my 4 boys off to school, go to work, pick them up. When we get home I cook dinner, do homework, get them bathed and to bed. Then I log on and work another 4-6 hours from home, often until 2 a.m. then I am up again in the morning to do it all over again.
    On top of that, I have 2 boys with ADHD, one of them also has severe learning disabilities, so they require lots of extra attention. I would love to win this prize. I do pretty good, considering that I support 6 people, and I use coupons, so that helps a whole lot. But when you're try to feed your children nutritious meals on a budget, it is difficult to take the 'easy' way out and buy the expensive frozen meals. this is something that would make my life a little easier, and I could feel good about feeding my boys. I have to be particularly careful what goes into their bodies because children w/ ADHD can be highly sensitive to certain food additives.

  • Becky F

    I may not be the busiest but I rank up there! I am a mom of 2 beautiful girls – 9 & 11. I work full time at a job that is 45 minutes away from home. My girls are involved in piano, basketball swimming and love to shop! My husband is a full time pastor which is a 24/7 job that often involves the whole family. I have a very busy life but I love every minute of it.

  • amyinsc

    I am sure that I am not the busiest mom commenting here, but I can tell you that winning this prize is SO needed by our family. We just started Financial Peace University. We have severely and drastically cut our eating out habit! I struggle to find healthy meal options for our family, and this would take the pressure off one day a week! I work 2 jobs (so does my husband) and there are some days that we just can not prepare dinner! Oh how this would help! Thank you for such a great giveaway!

  • LORI C

    I am a single mom with 3 teenage boys and work 2 jobs. That lasagna picture is making my stomach growl! We would love to win!!!

  • http://www.rachelhicks.blogspot.com/ Rachel

    I feel kind of guilty saying I'm so busy after I've read a few of the other comments, but anyway here goes. Aren't all mom's these days super busy?!

    I'm a busy mom with 4 kids ages 8,6,2 and almost 1. I'm currently a stay at home mom but will going back to work this August. My husband lost his job in November and thankfully has since gained other employment but it did change our financial structure somewhat so it's back to work I go. It's not all bad though I do love my job I just happen to love my kids more. Anyway this is a great giveaway and I hope I win.

  • amym850

    I am the busiest mom ever because I can deal with my cancer, my nine month old, my 6 year old who tested positive for strep throat today, and my husband out of town all in the same day (today of course)!

  • Ann Dee Taylor

    I nominate my sister in law, Molly, as the world's busiest mom.
    She has 5 girls between the ages of 4 and 12. They are all involved in dance or tumbling class, music classes, chuch and church activities. In fact Molly just did all the sewing for the dance recital to pay for the dance classes. She is very frugal that way. Has to be with FIVE girls. She gives and gives and I know she would be so grateful to let someone else do the cooking (thanks Michael Angelo’s for this contest) once a week. AND I know she would feel so good knowing the ingredients are natural and healthy. Oh I really hope she can win this.

  • mama bear

    I'm a mom with kiddos who have an awful stomach bug. I have been doing nothing but cleaning and comforting for weeks. Hubby might need surgery and the dog was bit by a snake today. It has been crazy!

  • Amie

    I am the busiest mom because I have 2 boys that are not in school, a husband that travels or works late, and I have coupons to cut and file, then I have blogs to check, stores to go to, cashiers to explain how coupons work :), more deals to get to….and the list goes on and on. I could really use a quick, no thinking involved dinner.

  • Sarah

    I am entering for my mom who has three kids living under her roof with her and her new husband. I am the oldest in the house, and I am about to graduate with my second year in college. My sister is 18 and is graduating from high school this year, and my brother is 14 and is going to high school next year. My mom works full time along with taking my brother to school and picking him up everyday. My mom makes sure to get up every morning to make breakfast and lunch for the day and at night she makes dinner for us and tries to clean the house and keep things running smooth. Every weekend is full of church, and taking care of my brother and sister especially with all of the activities that have come up with being a senior. My mom is a great mom and sometimes I don't see how she can keep going all the time.

  • Jolee

    Like everyone, I'm also a busy mom. I have 3 boys, ages 4, 1 and 9 months. Thankfully, my husband has a job, but this is his buy season. He is gone from 6 in the morning until at least 8 at night. It would be great to have these meals to throw in the oven. I usually make my own meals, because I don't like at the “stuff” added to pre-packages meals, but this would be perfect for me.

  • aherzing08

    I have a 3 year old and a 2 year old, plus a husband, and a hyper dog, I stay home with the kids during the day and work at night..I am always on the go! My husband would love this too since he watches the kids at night, and cooks dinner for them.So you would be making us a very happy home if we win this! Thanks

  • carlockstinger

    I am entering for myself. My husband and I are the modern day Brady Bunch. We both have 3 children from a previous marriage and we had a child together, so we have 7 children, ages 16, 15, 13, 10, 7, 5 and 2! We both work full-time outside of the home, have 2 in t-ball, 2 in band, 1 in chorus, 1 in track and 1 in daycare, so we are running ALL THE TIME (not to mention that my husband runs a small engine business on the side)! I am my son's home room mom at school, we volunteer at church and the Salvation Army. The only way we can get it all done is by extreme organization! I usually cook our next nights dinner meals the night before after all of the kids have gone to bed. Our day starts at 5:30 am and we are usually going until 9 pm, sometimes later! I print coupons out usually in between cooking the next days dinners and the kids help clip coupons from Sundays papers after homework, showers/baths, etc…All this on top of laundry, dishes, grocery shopping, etc (you know, the stuff all moms do!)…Winning this contest would help our family greatly. Please consider us for this contest. Thanks!

  • Cheryl Rhodes

    I stay busy with my 2 kids and trying to save some money with all this couponing business!

  • Jana Wisthoff

    I am the busiest mom because I have two kids (ages 1 and 3), work part time, and am married to a man who's in grad school and coaches varsity football and track :) I love my life!

  • Stephanie Easterling

    I teach preschool to 17 children. I have 3 kids with different things to do everynight. I also have had medical problems that I go to the Dr. alot and to have 1 meal ready to cook each work will be a big help.

  • epacker

    I am a SAHM this year as I quit my job so I could spend more time with my kids while they are little. I try to spend every moment with them, but I'm sure they would appreciate not having to help Mommy in the kitchen for dinner once a week. We could do more playing if we didn't have to stop to make dinner! :)

  • patsybrass

    I would love to see my daughter win. She is a single mother of two teenagers (16 & 17) so you know they can really put the food away! :) She is a kindergarten teacher and is loved by both students and parents. She does home visits with her students to better understand their home life and to instruct the parents on how to help their children at home. Her love, concern and patience is incredible.
    In addition to this she has her two teens to raise and care for. Her father and I are very proud of her. Having a free meal once a week would really cut down on her cost and most of all the stress. Southern Savers is a great website!

  • Dee

    I run a business from home and homeschool too.

  • Geetha

    Wow i like to win, very first day

  • Geetha

    Wooo, would like to win

  • JP Larsen

    I am entering for my sister. She has 3 kids under the age of 4! She is a stay-at-home mom, but she is also the preschool teacher for her two oldest. She is always on the go, so this prize would be fabulous! Thanks!

  • http://www.facebook.com/jenniflygirl Jenney Gray Kline

    I am the busiest mom because I work full-time plus overtime. I am in school full-time. I have a son that participates in baseball which has practice twice a week plus weekly and Saturday games. He also participates in basketball which has practice twice a week plus weekend tournaments. My daughter has ballet one night a week and we also have school activities that we must participate. This does not include my normal housework chores and every night it is a struggle to find time to cook dinner or make a meal in which my family can eat in a timely manner. I am extremely busy but I will do anything so my children can enjoy themselves and have a happychildhood.

  • leahkessler

    My daughter is 2 but is like 4 people rolled into one dynamic little girl! My little boy is 7 and smarter than me. It is hard to keep up with him and his intellectual mind. I love my kids and I think every mom is busy every second of everyday. Nurturing, hugging, kissing, holding, cooking, cleaning, pampering, spoiling, loving, and serving is something we all do all the time.

  • kellyosu23

    I work 5:15pm-2:15am. Its 3am before I get to bed, I have a 2yr old and I am 31 weeks pregnant with #2, a boy! I choose this schedule to avoid putting my kids in daycare.
    On top of all of this I run a successful wedding invitations business out of my home which I plan to do full time after the baby #2 is born. I definately feel like I am the busiest mom some days! Plus hubby has to make all dinners, so this would be perfect for him!

  • Sarah G.

    I am a homeschooling stay at home mom of six, ages 9 to 7 months. Yes, I gave birth to every one of them, no twins in the bunch. My husband is an engineer and a pilot, so he is tied up alot, but is a wonderful support to us. Between meeting the needs of the family, the housework, and all the deal-finding (essential with six!), I am beat at the end of each day, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

  • CouponAva

    Full time working mother of two (and a half if you include my grown-up child of a husband) seeks prize due to long days that start at 6 AM and end at 12:30 AM. Busy bee delirious mom (yes, referring to myself) works 8:30 to 5:30 outside the home daily, comes home to cook dinner, clean/wash/fold/yadda yadda yadda, reviews/helps with homework, tries to exercise (doesn't always happen), read to enhance my spiritual life and mind, take kids here and there, help out at church where necessary, balance the finances, pay bills and clip, organize and read Southern Savers to save money…find time to bathe self and pay hubby attention sometime in the middle….

  • Lacey Young

    I have a 3 year old daughter and work full time. I would love to not have to stress about dinner every night!!! Please pick me and I promise to share my winnings with other busy mom's in my town!!!

  • BethMc

    I'm not the busiest person I know (that would be YOU), but I think trying to potty train two 2-year old boys at least puts me in the running!

  • sdavisva

    Hmmm, I can't truly say I'm the busiest mom b/c I have plenty of friends with more children and more responsibility. But I would still like a chance to win – I have three daughters and I homeschool. The youngest is two and has recently learned to climb out of her crib!!!

  • brutonmom

    I am the busiest mom because I choose to be. I choose to spend every moment possible with my three wonderful children and my fabulous husband. I choose to provide them with every opportunity to grow. Whether it be in the Lord, in love, family, or school, I choose to help them strive to be their best. I choose to run around like a chicken with it's head cut off getting dry cleaning, carpooling, sporting events, grocery runs, so that when we all get back home together for dinner, we can sit down and spend those precious moments together. I may be exhausted, run down, and down right scary looking some days, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

  • Amber

    I am a busy mom who still manages to follow these amazing blogs. I not only look after my kids, attend practices, craft shows, wedding planning for my daughter, house cleaning, dog walking service, and teach Missionettes at church but I volunteer my spare time downtown to the homeless who need fellowship and love. I never wanted to be that mom that had 101 things to do in a day, but for now, that’s the hand I was dealt. Round of applause to the mothers on here living life in fast forward! ?

  • angela0119

    I am a single mom with a 3 month old and almost 5 year old. I work full time as an office manager working with all men (isn't that enough? haha). After work, its gymnastics, swimming lessons, dance, and church activities. That doesn't leave a lot of time to put good and healthy meals on the table. We are a happy trio, but it would be nice to have a meal every week I didn't have worry about.

  • curtisa

    Well lets see my mother calls me the busiest mom all the time. I am a married mother with two children, a 6 month old son and a 4 year old daugher. I work part time as an accountant, and help my husband with his 2 start up businesses. I am the assistant treasurer and Children's Director at church. I volunteer an least once a week. Clean, cook, change pampers almost every hour of the day, along with finding exciting things to keep my 4 year old busy. Winning this would be great since I have never one anything before.

  • ltlred8306

    I am sponsoring my mother as the busiest Mom….she has three children and nine grandchildren. She attends baseball and soccer games as often as she can, bowls one night a week and worries about her teamates as if they were her own family. She is over 70 and still works part-time as well! She takes care of everyone and everything. She will run an errand for someone, even if it means going out of her way. She takes care of pets for people on vacation and even runs to and from the airport only to be excited about someone else's great adventure! She's the best!

  • sarahcornish

    You other moms rock for all of your hard work!

    Guess its my turn. I am a sahm with two children. My oldest 3 1/2 has cerebral palsey epilepsy. My second is 15 months and constantly busy trying to fine-tune those terrible twos tantrums. My husband is in the military, so we never have a set schedule. Doctor appointments several times a week. School meetings. Military Recalls. Tantrums. Deployed spouses coming over for support. To top it off, my usual duties of housewife. My life is crazy, busy, but I love it :) Couponing saves us money (military pay isnt great) and this would definitely help!

  • jennyhough

    I am a super-busy mom! I am a preschool teacher, Sunday School teacher, Webelos Den Leader for 14 active boys, and we meet every week and camp once a month, I own my own business designing and selling my jewelry and hand-beaded bookmarks, I sit on two boards, one for church and one for Boy Scouts of America, I chauffeur a 10-year-old to school, Scouts, and Cal Ripken baseball, I am gearing up to run the Cub Scout Day Camp this summer, as well as a science and cooking camp for the preschoolers, I wipe noses and bottoms, I supervise nighttime prayers, I walk the 3 dogs, and somewhere in there, I must feed my family as well! HELP!!!
    Plus, I LOVE Michael Angelos! (Especially the veggie lasagna!)

  • http://www.facebook.com/jenna.grubbs Jenna Stephenson Grubbs

    I would love to win so that I'm NOT the busiest mom in the world! My husband has several different hobbies and 2 jobs; we have 3 kids and my oldest's birthday is today – he is 5! It would make my day – his birthday! – if we won free meal for a year.

  • jenspurg

    I'm the busiest mom ever because I have a 17 year old playing travel basketball, a 14 year old playing travel basketball and travel softball(that we drive 2 hrs each way to practice) and a 20 month old who is in to everything. Would love to win this to help when we are rushing out the door.

  • Jenn_D

    I stay at home with my 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son. I also work from home for our church doing administrative work for Children's Ministry. My husband is a full-time teacher and is also going to school to get his doctorate which means that he doesn't get to be around a lot right now. Busy busy busy, but wouldn't trade it for the world.

  • lisamchristenson

    I am the busiest mom! Micah is 3 and Makenna is 18 months old. Each day I get to wake up and hear their charming little voices say “breakfast!” Then it's onto “snack!”, next “lunch!”, and of course after a while it's “snack!” again, followed by “supper please!” and ends with “snacktime, mom!” I am constantly feeding these children, I tell ya. So no big deal right? Maybe for the average mom, but me, I am a stickler for healthy “homemade” meals and snacks. Why? I don't know! Anyways, I prepare food all day long and it sure would be awesome to receive this and take in the goodness of food prepared for me!

  • ahoogs

    I am a crazy and busy mom of 3, wife of a 3 job husband, care-giver, musician, multi-committee member, party planner, friend to many, re-modeler, recent life changing mover and lover of life. (I'm sure there is more, but I am to busy to remember right now!) Please pick me!! Thanks so much!!

  • http://woodybabyfarm.blogspot.com Brooke Woody

    My six kids, six and under can really put away some FOOD! I am pregnant with #7. That's right! My kids are aged 6, 5, 4, 3, 1.5, 6months and one coming in December. I admit it, since I've given birth to each of these, I can put away some food too with all that pregnancy and breastfeeding!

  • melissalane1

    5 kids. (21,18, 7,5,4) The oldest two graduate this month – one from college one from high school. Heading to FL later this week for the first graduation. Then home for a couple of weeks before 2nd graduation and open house and all that goes with that. Also need to open our pool in there somewhere. May is crazy busy in our house!

  • Anonymous

    I am the busiest mom because I run a music ministry called Saintlewismusic.com with my husband and I have a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old.

  • carissan

    This is a very difficult decision for you to make. Every mom is so busy and deserving of this. We are making a transition to a more organic and healthy lifestyle and this would definitely make the transition easier as we try to find both easy and healthy meals for our family. Thank you so much for all of your work on Southern Savers. You have saved our family a ton of money. As for me I'm a very busy stay at home mom of three young children under the age of five that I have begun to homeschool this year. My husband just started his own business in January and works 16 hour days. We have no family in the area to help, and at times we feel in over our heads. This would definitely make my life so much easier. Plus who doesn't love pizza!

  • kceelee

    Lets see if my life might add up to the definition of a busy mom.I am a Navy Spouse and mother of 2. Dominik is 7 and Ashlynn is 5. I work part time at the Charleston AFB and i go to school part time also. I am a youth leader with my local church which means sunday nights I am at the church working with our local teens. We attend church every sunday also. I am a lifegroup leader for my church on wednesday nights where i lead a bible study for people in the community. I am also in the process of trying to purchase a building for a non profit organization i am starting with a friend. We are trying to have a community center for N.Charleston which is ranked no 22nd most dangerous city. A place for the community to come for help with jobs, homework, and be a safe haven. I shuttle my daughter to gymnastics and tball which are 3-4 times a week, while my son is in little league baseball which is also 3-4 times a week, my husband is the coach which means i get to be TEAM MOM!!haha Oh and need i say that im a couponer too!!! Winning this would be awesome for my family! It would be a great help!

  • Tina

    I am super busy working, running after my kids, and trying to keep up with all the DEALS.

  • Lachelle

    I am a stay at home mom with a five year old and a three year old. I am taking classes online to keep up with my teaching certificate. I teach my children preschool and try to find fun activities for them to do as well as save us money couponing. My husband is gone a lot working and is student.

  • lp1erce

    I am a busy mom because I stay home with my two kids while my husband works and is in grad school. We just had a fund weekend of strep throat and a wasp sting. I'd love to have easy meals to just throw in the oven.

  • ljmar31

    I am a full time stay at home, homeschooling mom. We have 4 children, 2 in school, 1 preschooler, and a 5 month old. Homeschooling is a full time job not to mention the cleaning, cooking and laundry! We enjoy our family alot but oh, the work that goes along with it! How wonderful for any mom not to have to think about what's for supper!!

  • chrystalb

    As the head of a large family of 6, with 4 kids under the age of 10 it's hard to find amoment to catch my breathe. From teaching the younger 2 , helping the older 2 with homework and activities there isn't much time left for me. Usually dinner is something quick and easy before rushing to get the kids feed, bathed, and in bed for a quiet story then cleaning and heading to be myself to start all over again.

  • LauraBo

    I am a working mother with 2 kids that are 2 years apart.

  • Phyllis Race

    I have a 5 year old, who stays at home with me. I work full time for a start up non-profit company, which allows me to work from home, thank goodness, I'm also a real estate agent (so I am sure you know how well that has worked out for me) doing short sales, they are hours and hours of work, for little pay (if any), I figured out my pay per hour on the last short sale file I did, and it worked out to be 25 cents per hour, which I split with another agent (12.4 cents an hour!). I also work doing loan modifications for an attorneys office, which is also a ton of work for little pay, but it is gratifying to help someone keep their home. To top it off, I help my mom do accounting and when my husband needs an extra hand at the shop, I have to go help them there too.

    Apart from all that I still have to clean the house, cook dinner every night, coupon (which is a full time job in and of it self, thanks to you it is a ton easier) and play with my daughter.

    I try to work every night till about 12:30am so that I can spend as much time during the day with my daughter as I can.

    So one day off of cooking would be a welcome change!

  • Carolyn

    I'm the busiest mom because I have two sweet little girls who are both a bit on the dramatic side ;) but I love them both SO much!

  • Shannon Mincer

    Cause I want it! :)

  • alibrown1993

    i-yi-yi! Where do you begin w/ this one? Working mom of a 3-year old. Running around after her, compounded with out-of-town working husband. Just busy and would love a dinner a week! Thanks for all you do!

  • FlaVickie

    Gosh Jenny, Bless you, as you will have a lot of comments to read…I don't envy you that. Well, all mom's/caregivers deserve to win this…we all live such busy lives today…maybe to busy?
    Me: Well, my plate is VERY FULL as the majority of folks are…with all else I do to run a smooth household with the day in day out “stuff”…I have the sad, tiring, but, mixed blessing of helping my dad through chemo and radiation…he was diagnosed at Christmas…Cancer patience food needs are a challenge…if anyone has been there they understand what I am saying…just getting the person to just toeat is a JOB. Sadly, we lost my young mom almost a year ago in June…cancer too…and my Aunt two weeks later…, thus far my dads side effects are not nearly as bad as my sweet mom's were…so, I have been so busy the last couple of years…because before all the cancer diagnosis I was finishing up college at a major Florida university…and finally got my degree in Bus Admin/Mktg….it has all be a challenge but I persevere somehow…with Gods help I suppose. Most of us will do and sacrifice whatever and anything for our loved ones…Like the Michael Angelos company…family first. BTW, love the healthy version of eggplant parm/baked, the vegetarian lasagna, and creamy garlic chicken. Good Luck All.

  • ILona

    I am a working mom of 2, and my husband works full time too. our kids are involved in sports, and by the time we get home, we are beat. So…I would love any help I can get! Thanks

  • BrandyGhaus

    “cause I want it!” :)

  • Danae

    I'm 1 buisy mom, and 1 blessed mom! I have 3 boys, ages 1,3, & 4. My 4 year old was diagnosed with autism… luckily I have been trained to teach him (which saves money big time) between all that fun, church activities, and household duties… and of course trying to get in a little time for me and my wonderful hubby… I feel like I'm the busiest mom/wife around!

  • Kristie

    Let me first start by saying, I think if you are a mom of one or a mom of many, you ARE BUSY!!! I have 4 children under the age of 8 (not too bad). I am a SAHM who spends most of her day in my van driving my children to school and back home. I have to make 3 round trips total during the day until I finally have them all home. Once they are all home it is time for homework. On church nights or soccer nights, it is rough to come up with something quick to make. This prize would be such a blessing to our family!

  • tracyruedisueli

    I am the busiest mom. I go to school full time working on my Master's degree as a Physician Assistant. I also have a 13 month old who I chase around after I get home from school. There is never time to cook dinner.

  • waitingforryder

    I am a teacher, a counselor, a nurse, a coach, a maid, a chef, a librarian, a mechanic, a seamstress, an author, a singer and a songwriter, an actress, a carpenter, a “bus” driver, a gardener, a plumber, an electrician, a poet, a lawyer, a cowgirl, a vet, a dog trainer, a landscaper, a banisher of monsters, communicator with imaginary friends, and giver and recepient of all the love one little boy can contain. I am a mom, and being busy just goes with the job description.

    Thanks for all you do!

  • Brenda

    It was just my husband and myself until my 25 yr old moved back in with his 5 yr old daughter. My life now consists of working with DD people, cooking, cleaning, running to store/doctors. Taking care of my 89 yr old friend and her 56yr old DD child, plus taking care of my family so I have a very hard time cooking for us after cooking for others. This would be a fantastic treat to come home with something hot ready to eat.

  • Jessica

    I'm a stay at home mom of two busy little boys. And I'm the busiest “because I said so, that's why.” :)

  • tansygirl

    Busy mom of 5 kids here. With all the sports and school activities, church, having my own small business, and trying to get a soup kitchen started up, time is often short and winning this would be grand!!!

  • Christine H.

    This would be great for our family. My husband works out of state and/or country. This leaves me with 4 kids under 7 to care for and feed during the week. The older boys are busy with sports and a warm dinner is rare in our house. I often wish we had more time to sit down for a warm dinner. I also was just diagnosed with MS. Trying to research medications and doctors is taking even more time from the schedule.
    Christine H.

  • phyllismartin

    I am a super busy mom…I have 2 teenage daughters…one is a sophomore in high school and I am taking her out for her driving hours every chance we can, and getting her back and forth to all her social outings, the other is a 7th grader in every sport known to mankind plus her large social schedule that I drive her around too…I am a super couponer and I'm always out looking for bargains and freebies, and I own my own embroidery business which I run all by myself. Top that all off with helping my husband to manage his business and I'm stretched to the limit! I'd love some help with meals to give me more down time…this would just be perfect! THanks!

  • scobb

    I have 4 kiddos. Two are in school so I am constantly running them around and doing homework with them. I then have a 4 month old and an 18 month old. We go, go, go…from the grocery store using our coupons of course, to the park, play dates etc. I would love to throw my Michaelangelos in the oven once a week and not have to worry about dinner.

  • Cathy

    Who has time to fix dinner when you work full time outside of the home as well as be a full time mother and wife? Not me. I would love win these dinners.

  • emilyduda

    I'm the happiest busy mom around!!!!!! I have a 3 year old and 8 month twins. They keep me on my toes and the best part of my day is dancing in the kitchen while waiting for dinner to cook. My favorite meals are frozen meals or once a month cooking meals that allows me to spend the most amount of time with my little sweeties while they are will young. Hurray for little smiles and giggles!!!! They make the busy schedule worth it. :)

  • juliey

    Hi,
    I am one of the busiest mothers that I know. I work four part-time jobs because I like the flexibility of each.I have two children at home and three grandchildren that are over here almost daily. It would be great to win the contest. I would love a break at least once a week with dinner. I am new to couponing and love your website. My daughter and I learned about it during a Financial Peace class- a class we are taking in our “spare time.” Wow- it does sound like a busy week when it is written down.

  • http://www.poodlepalacepups.com Roxanne HIckenbottom

    I am helping my daughter raise my 15 mos. grandson while she works full time and goes to school full time. I also raise the cutest desinger breed puppies which requires me 24/7 so all of my jobs are more than a full time job. Plus do all of the cooking keep my house tidey, do the shopping and errands, pay all the bills and of course print & clip coupons…..I am already tired just talking about all of this!

  • Cheryl

    I keep pretty busy homeschooling my three children, trying to maintain a sense of order to my home (where DOES that laundry come from?!!! :0), teaching classes part time, and keeping up with my new couponing habit!!!

  • Codi

    I am a mom to 5 super fantastic kiddos 8 years old and under the last 2 being twin boys (4boys 1 girl) so there is never enough time, and with 5 man/boys in the house we could sure use this!! Who wants to be cooking gin the kitchen during this beautiful weather anyways! :)

  • firewifew3grls

    It would be so nice to know that one meal out of the week was taken care of. Did I mention easy and delicious! As a busy mom of 3 girls with soccer, dance and part time jobs and a husband that is a fireman and gone for 24 hours at a time it would be GREAT!!

  • Jess

    I'm entering for my mom :) Her name is Sunshine. She is a housekeeper, a tutor, she home-schools my younger brothers, she often looks after a neighbors sheep, she is a single mother with four children.

  • Mary Whitney

    I work full time from home and work from home because my husband works 24 hour shifts and goes to school.

  • Katie

    I am no busier than any other mom. I have a 4 year old, 2 year old and will have my 3rd in 4 weeks. I get to stay at home, so things are of course tight. This would be an awesome blessing for our budget and just to know we have an easy dinner option when kid #3 chooses to arrive.

  • billied

    I have a very active three year old and two part time jobs. My husband gets home from his job and I leave for mine. Dinner time is always crazy, these dinners sure would help out.
    Love your site, by the way:)

  • Lisa

    I have three children 5 and under….I think I am one of the busiest moms!

  • crystalyoung1022

    I would like to enter my friend Shannon. She has 4 children one with special needs and as of last year she is a single mom. Every night dinner is a struggle. Sometimes finances aren't there to provide the meal she would like to for her kids. Through all these difficult changes in her life she remains an amazing Mom and friend. I am amazed at all she has had to endure but I am so proud of her accomplishments and her dedication to her children. She is defiantly a busy mom and very deserving of this reward.

  • Anonymous

    I am the busiest mom because I work a music ministry called Hope Farm Ministries ( saintlewismusic.com) and I hve a two ear old and a four year old and any help with dinner would be a blessing!

  • Moorebuilder

    I am a busy mom, like everyone else! I have a hard time getting everything done in a day that I want or need. Homeschooling, volunteering, cleaning/keeping house, cooking, driving, sports, friends, extended family, church… It goes on and on!

  • Carol

    I am not the busiest mom's, I am one of the busiest mom's. I have 4 children, a dog and a husband who is the kids consider him to be one of them. I am a teacher working full time. One child in football, one in volleyball, one in college sports, and 1 beginning a praise and worship youth band at church. My life surrounds their activities in transporting them to and from and cheering them on. I am one of the County Relay for Life chairperson, I am the hospitality chairperson for my school. Also, I coupon, maid, wife and mother. I could totally put a quick meal in while I multi task, thank you for considering me.

  • Robin Justice

    I'm a new mother of a one month old little girl who is breastfeed and constantly hungry and always wants held. I have a 13 year old husky who has hip displacia and needs a lot of attention and help while trying to get everydy tasks done and trying to keep up with all the deals and new resourseful coupons out and about.

  • Clayton

    Im more of a Mr.Mom but after reading some of these posts I dont think i can come close to winning you over But I do alot of what you all are saying and I love to coupon went to HT three times today. Have two little girls and a great wife who i just asked to get a job because my work is slow and she did,after being a stay at home mom for 7 years
    thanks for considering me
    Clayton

  • Ross

    My mom is so busy at work she hardly ever has time to cook! This would help out tremendously!

  • Cindy W

    I am a busy mom to 3 kids, work full time. Devote myself to girlscouts, church and family with no time for myself. I've just completed a state license after months of studying, and am getting ready to finish my degree!

  • vweaver

    My wife is so busy with homeschooling our 4 daughters, taking care of her elderly parents, teaching aerobics 3 times/week, doing presentations for parents and their kids on how to communicate better and appreciate each other more, and putting up with me, that she can't even stop to enter this contest herself. Besides, we REALLY like Michael Angelo's food!

    Pick her! Pick her! (My wife, that is…)

  • rc1887

    I'm one busy momma! I'm a single mother to a wonderful son. I've worked full-time and gone to school full-time and been a single parent, since he was a couple of months old. It's like I never stop going!

  • nicoley45

    I am a busy mom of two (a 4 and 1 year old). I work 12 hour days three days a week at and intensive care unit. After work I come home tired and exhausted but try to make the best of the hour I have left to see my kids before they go to bed. On my days off I am busy transporting my daughter to school and gymnastics. Plus dont forget to find the time to cook and clean. It would be very exciting to win this contest and not have to think about an occasional lunch or dinner. Thank you for this opportunity.

  • Allie H.

    I'm a young stay-at-home-mommy to our 4 beautiful children. My husband is gone almost HALF the year because of traveling for his job, so it gets pretty hectic around here! ;) But it works for us! I've found many shortcuts to help me. I get the kids ready for school on time every week day, make and plan meals, keep the house somewhat(!) clean, couponing for the best deals around town (I have a very small weekly budget.. $60 for feeding/clothing my 4 and myself) and showing my kids that it's okay if we're not the richest family in the neighborhood. We still have fun attending free shows and spending time at the park, cruising around thrift stores for cheap clothes and “new” toys. We have a craft night each week that is great for making early gifts for grandparents and upcoming birthdays. I'm a very busy mom raising our little ones by myself half the year, and me being a winner of this giveaway would be a HUGE blessing!!!!

  • Keren

    Jenny, I need this so my husband can make dinner for ME! LOL

  • Jennifer H.

    I am so busy each and every day. I have a 5 month old son that demands all of my attention every moment!! My husband works extremely late hours, so it's up to me to get everything done around the house AND take care of my son's needs. I would love to be a winner!

  • Illustr8

    I am turning 50 this year and am busier than ever. I have several full time jobs, one outside the home, one taking care of my disabled teen, running the household which includes 3 dogs rescued from a shelter, and not to forget working on saving money with coupons. With all this going on it would be great to have meals from Michael Angelo’s to put on the table for dinner. Whew!

  • carriemills

    Im not sure if I am the busiest mom, but i sure would appreciate this sweepstakes. How awesome that would be! i never win anything, and my husband sure would appreciate it. but working and taking care of a 10 month old and my husband and home, well yall know how it can be, and quick and easy yummy meal would be great, and FREE would be even better. this is great! thanks for sharing!

  • Anne

    I am 38 years old with a 5 year old and 22 month old (both boys). I work full time in sales (been here 15 years). My husband and I are primary care givers to his mother (in renal failure and on dialysis 3 times a week); my father (recently diagnosed with inoperable prostate cancer) and my grandmother (simply old and alztheimers). I spend a lot of time in the car and our weeknight dinners are not what I would dream of. I could really use some help!

  • Wendy Arnold

    Our family is running non stop and it would be great to have some time not to think about what we are going to make and how long it would take. Anyone would love some free food.

  • Rhonda

    Well, I am a single mom with 3 still at home. Two teenagers and a 7 yo with special needs. I work double shifts as a waitress 2 or 3 days a week and on the fourth day just 1 shift(yay) so that I can have 3 days a week off. On those days, I take my son to speech and occupational therapies and then art class and chess class for all 3. In between, we have allergy shots. Oh, did I mention that we are homeschoolers in between all of that? I have always been a good shopper (only clearance, BOGO etc.) but my ex husband hasn't worked in over a year so I started couponing. We have no family near us, so I am Mom, Dad, Grandma…well, you get the idea. Just me and my kiddos. I am spending a little more of my “free” time chasing down sales and using my coupons. “Be back in a few minutes, kids, my Ken's dressing coupons expire tonight and they are BOGO at Publix” LOL I am getting better at it. I try really hard to buy food without chemicals etc. and love that there are so many more organic coupons. I am trying to finish college but it is slow going!!! I know there are moms busier than I but some days, I just feel like a hamster on one of those little wheel things!!! Good luck to everyone!

  • gabonds

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway. I work full-time, and I would relish the idea of more than 2 hours of playtime per evening with my toddler. By the time I cook, wash dishes, and give bath…it seems the evening is finished with little face time together. Thank you for the potential for more time together!!

  • Jacqueline Sayers

    Oh, what a great giveaway, I have never had a baby, but I have raised two beautiful, kids in my life, I am a very busy mom,and now grandma. What a great supper these make. A loaf of garlic bread, tossed saled and you are good to go. Hope I am lucky. Thank you.

  • toddandjoy

    Any good mom is a BUSY one, for sure! Keeping everything balanced is the challenge. With 3 precious children whom I stay at home with full time, I consider myself busy and try really hard to be a good mom.

  • Rana

    I am a SAHM of 2 kids, volunteer at both of their schools and I attend college. My hubby also works a lot so I do EVERYTHING. He does mow the lawn once a week, but that is it for his chores. I also try to save with coupons which is very time consuming. I'm defintely not THE busiest mom, but it sure feels like it!

  • Priscilla Russell

    Ok – you asked for the BUSIEST mom and I am ALWAYS busy but I am also ALWAYS ESTATIC to be chaoticly busy! I have two handsome boys that keep me busy with soccer, tennis, baseball, football and ALL types of Watersports. I also teach children's church and keep the nursery at our church. I cook almost every night and would LOVE 52 easy meals throughout the next year. Oh, and did I mention that we LOVE italian? Keepin' my fingers crossed that you choose me!

  • mhagg77

    I love your site. You are by far a busier mom then me. I think you deserve this giveaway! You save me more money then ever and thanks to you, I am breathing a little easier.

  • Super

    I have 2 kids, 4 and 18m. If that isn't enough to claim I am busy, I also have 2 jobs! I work part time at a children's clothing store and I teach as an adjunct faculty at a local university. Many nights, the only thing we have time to make for dinner has to be in the microwave because there just isn't time for food prep around here. I would love to win this!

  • KLlovesQs

    Well I'm sure I'm not the busiest mom but I think EVERY mom is a busy mom who could use some free meals! :~) I run a home business, take care of a 3-year old, take care of my family and my household, and try to use the rest of my free time doing things for others…like sending out care packages to our soldiers overseas! Thanks, Jenny, for being such a busy mom and serving all of us!

  • sarahreno

    I believe my mother is a very busy woman and so thoughtful when it comes to everyones needs. She not only takes care of her home and husband, but she also helps my brother out by watching his two young children 5 day a week. She then drives to my house to see her other grandchildren. She is constantly putting eveyones needs before hers and I know that can take a toll on the way someone eats. She is always in a rush running from one house to the next to take care of her family. We appreciate her so much and I think these meals would do her a world of good.

  • Tina

    “Cause I want it!” LOL I love Jenny and Southern Savers!

  • Tina

    Hello. I'm commenting for my mom. She is incredible. She is taking care of her mother and her mother-in-law. She spends a few nights with her mom and takes food to each of them almost daily. She never ever complains even though she never has time to do things for herself. She shops for both of them so having at least one meal a week already prepared would be amazing. She also has 5 grandchildren and she and my dad rarely miss a game or school program. Thanks.

  • kimparler

    I'm commenting for my sister because I often wonder how she does it all. She's a nurse working 12 hour shifts with three children (two boys and the youngest is a girl) ages 13, 9 and 7. She's still taking classes to get her bachelor's in nursing and her husband has just started the nursing program as well. Her family is active with school and church activities and the boys both play on travel baseball teams. Since they got out of the restaurant business, my sister and her husband have somewhat swapped roles and she's the main income in the household. She chose to work nights and weekends so she would have the best opportunity to spend time with her busy family. Mealtime is such an integral part of bringing a family together, and having something in the arsenal that's not only fast but made from quality ingredients and appeals to everyone is essential. I'm hoping that if my sister wins, she'll share the Michael Angelo's meals with me for the times I pick up the kids from practice or they stay with me for the weekend. I'm already a huge fan! :)

  • Cindy

    YUMMY! We are always entertaining, whether planned or impromptu. This would be awesome. (Not to mention that I lost my job and it would help financially!)

  • Heather

    I can't say I'm the busiest mom but I stay pretty busy. I have 3 girls, 4 year old (step daughter), 3 year old and 1-1/2 year old. I work full time M-F and also run my mother’s party rental business (which typically occupies my weekends). My day starts at 6am and doesn’t usually end till 10-11pm. I work close to home so I use my lunch breaks to get chores done around the house while the girls aren’t home, it’s usually pretty hectic but we manage.

  • Angela

    I only work part-time so I can be a full time mom when our girls get home from school. Softball twice a week, tumbling once and I teach aerobics 1 night. This would be an awesome surprise! We eat out to much and would enjoy more time at home with healthy meals.

  • Marcella Johnson

    I am a very agile flexible Mom, I try to do everything for my family. I shop, fix, make,and perform all duties as a single Mom. My kids sure appreciate me for it.

  • PANL

    Wow Jenny! You really have your work cut out for you tonight having to pick a winner from all these super busy moms! I am a single mother of two boys 8 and 11, work full time nights as an RN, and enjoy all the extracurricular activities that come with raising boys who love sports. Would love to win!

  • Sara

    My mom is a busy momma! She reviews grants for education to earn money from home, she gardens, constantly is fixing up the house her and dad bought, cooks meals every night, keeps the house super clean, and of course takes excellent care of my brother and I. She visits me often (I'm in college currently) and makes sure that my brother and I are provided for and loved. She loves Michael Angelo's food and I'm sure she would be stoked to not worry about cooking one night a week! Thanks for the chance!

  • Jennifer

    Hi Jenny. I am a 27 year old mom of four, and I'm also in school full time to become an MRI technologist. My husband works full time at often very strange hours, and cooking dinner every night is not always very doable between his schedule, my homework, and my children's homework! I don't know if this makes me the busiest mom ever, but those coupons sure would come in handy!! Thank you for the opportunity, and have a great day!

  • marykoz

    I may not be THE busiest mom, but I do aspire to be her…

    I do work eager with my hands and I am like the merchant ships, bringing my food from afar. (Well, if you consider the nearest Publix “afar.”) I get up while it is still dark and provide food for my family. I set about my work vigorously and my arms are strong for my tasks (as would any mom's arms be after carrying babies for a few years!!). My lamp does not go out at night. I open my arms to the poor and extend my hands to the needy. (Couponing allows me to do this for FREE!!!) I watch over the affairs of my household and I do not eat the bread of idleness. Give me the reward I have earned!! =)

  • Rachel

    I am busiest mother of 2 under the age of 2. I used to work outside the home, but now I get the priveldge of being a stay at home mom and feel like I don't stop. Having these meals already ready would be a great thing!

  • amy1984

    I am a mother of two boys 5 and 8. My husband works out of town 6 days a week ~so almost a single mom,I am the class mom for both of my boys, also there team moms for baseball! I am very involved in the pta infact about to be the president at there school. Last but not least im the director for the food pantry at our church!! i love every moment of being a busy mom

  • heidi

    I am a very busy mommy of a 3 yr and 1 yr old. I run an ebay business from home in between trips to the park and chasing them aruond the house. My wonderful husband works A LOT and I am constantly on the go. To make my life even busier, we have another baby on the way (due in August.) Winning this giveaway would make my life so much easier! Thanks for the opportunity!! :)

  • http://sitbythefire.com/julie julesmcg

    Between homeschooling my 4 children, volunteering at church, running to everyone's activities, helping at Scouts, being fund raiser coordinator for some summer missions trips, I am a busy mom! I would love to win!!
    Thanks!!

  • http://www.couponingtobedebtfree.com Julia

    I am a really busy Mom. I work full-time as a teacher, I work part-time tutoring, teaching Saturday school, working on my blog (anything I can do to help replace my husband's lost income). In addition, I am planning my daughter's wedding and trying to fund it with extra work.

  • Julia

    Thanks for the giveaway! Working full time and trying to keep up with household chores/activities makes life interesting!

  • chramy

    With 4 kids and involved in different activities I am busy running them everywhere! Last summer the worst was having to have them both at a sport activity at 9am 30 minutes away from each other. I'd drop one off, drive 30 minutes, drop the other one off late, drive 30 minutes back and pick first one up from swimming, wait 2 hours, then go back and pick up the second one from gymnastics. That was a fun 2 1/2 hours in the car each day. My other two kids I;m sure loved it.LOL

  • http://www.jenniferspetrescue.com Jennifer

    I'm a busy mom because I have a 2 1/2 year old, a 5 year old and a 7 1/2 year old, which is a job within itself, but I also run a non-profit, no-kill animal rescue shelter from my home and we house 50-75 animals at any given time. Sometimes I wish I could grow a third arm to get it all done, but having 1 less dinner to prepare would be an awesome reward that would give me more time to spend with the family and to devote to the animals, while they are with me waiting for their new homes.

    I'm so glad I found SS cause I'm an excellent couponer now for human and pet food!

  • Kristie

    Sorry ladies, but I'm the busiest mom here! :-)
    I work full-time with two beautiful children, aged 3 and 6. My job and their preschool and school are 45 minutes from our home. It's an hour and a half commute to work each way with the two different stops. My husband works full-time in a city that is an hour from our home and my work, so I bear most of the burden of shuffling the kids from day to day. My job is pretty demanding. For the past 9 months I've been finishing my dissertation. I also volunteer at church, teaching Sunday School. In addition, I volunteer at each of my children's schools.
    Here's a real-life example of the next three weeks: I travel out of town for work next Mon. through Wed. with a flight arriving late Wed. evening. On Thurs. I will help with my daughter's class field trip, and on Friday defend my dissertation. That Sunday is youth Sunday at church which I will help with after teaching Sunday School. While working and shuffling kids the next week, I'll be preparing for an engagement party for my brother and his fiance at a city that is 3 hours away at a location I've never seen. We've invited 73 people! In the meantime, we've sold our house and will need to move within the next 4 weeks. Keep in mind that during that through various commitments, I'll need to be at my children's schools at least three different “extra” times during the day.
    In June I have a trip to Austin, TX and a second to San Diego (both for work), and we will be taking the children with us for a work trip my husband is taking to Washington, DC.
    Did I mention I still do the helping with homework, cooking, cleaning, and giving baths????
    Bring on the Micheal Angelo's!!!

  • TheRealOiOi

    I am the busiest mom because I am a single mother who has to drive my teenager to & from his 2 jobs, make sure his grades are good, help out with his school activities take care of my apartment household & budget, do laundry at the laundromat, take care of Cranky aging parents, keep up on my volunteer work and look for work – I think I'm tired just reading what I wrote! :) Fast & easy dinners are such a blessing!

  • Lyz Miller

    The busiest mom…maybe not, but busy indeed. I am the mother to 4 kids. 22,20,19, and 4. While the 22,20, and 19 do not live here anymore, they still keep me extremely busy. Especially the 19 year old who is in the air force having his power of attorney and all. My 4 year old, well thats a story of itself w school, playdates, and she is involved with fundraiser walks which we participate in as well as other activities. On top of that, I run 2 businesses. My real estate business and my husbands home improvement business.

  • TinaD70

    I am a busy mom of 4. I work full time and care for my home and children the rest of the time. My children are in year round sports which makes dinner time a struggle daily trying to get the kids fed around their extracurricular activities. I would be honored to be considered a recipient of this reward!

  • bhflood

    Homeschooling mom of 3, son has Asperger's, teach history to 43 homeschoolers once a week, work 2 part time jobs, lead 2 small groups and when my head hits the pillow I think- “Every Mom is just as busy as me and has a story to tell.”

  • nancy1276

    This would save me from pulling all my hair out…at least 1 night a week:) I have 2 kids…5 and 2 1/2, and I take care of my friends little girl from 7-6 daily! I am super busy…but wouldn't change it for the world! BUT…a meal I could go to once a week would make me H-A-P-P-Y!!!!

  • http://www.themommyfactor.wordpress.com Katie

    I am a busy mom to an active two-year-old, who is definitely determined to get her own way! I also nanny a six-month-old, and I generally watch another toddler once a week, too. I also occasionally have another infant in my house at the same time! Plus, I am a freelance writer; last week, I housesat, dogsat, watched 2 infants and 2 toddlers, and I wrote 40 articles! I love being able to stay at home with my child, though! My husband works a lot of second shifts, so I am pretty much a single mom most of the time!

  • Melissa C

    I have 2 girls – ages 2 & 9 months and work full time, as does my husband. Never seems to be enough time in the day to get everything done! Free meals for a year would be a great help and we LOVE Italian!!

  • sosorozo

    I hope I win. It would help with an unemployed husband at home.

  • Su

    I am not the busiest mom YET, but I will be next month. These meals relieve so much stress of making dinner with a brand new baby in the house!!

  • melissa hodgen

    Because I am moving across the country and have to pack, clean, then move, clean, paint, unpack and then I'll have time to make dinner.

  • Colleen Reed

    I think that every mom is probably far more busy than they would have ever imagined. It is a good busy though. As a single mom I am struggling to put meals on the table for my child. An opportunity to provide a meal to my child that I could make last a couple of days every single week would be such a wonderful blessing.

  • Rachelle

    Well, I don't know if I am the busiest, but I am certainly busy. I teach 8th grade English full time and I just started my master's degree. At work I am the head of my department and a mentor teacher (means I mentor new teachers to the profession), in addition to running an after school remediation program. I have two little boys – 5 and 2. My 5 year old has PDD-NOS and SPD, so that means a lot of time of doing therapy with him. My husband just started a new job that takes him away from home a lot, as well as a full time student himself trying to finish up his bachelors degree. I try to spend as much time with my children when I am at home and on the weekends because they are my #1 priority. In addition to working and being a mom, I still have a lot of housework and cooking to do (although my husband helps out as much as he can on weekends). It's a busy life, but a good life. A free meal each week would help our family with time issues so much!

  • joshuabuckingham

    Hello,
    The reason that comes to mind about why I should win todays reward would be for a couple of reasons. We are adopting a sibling group of 4 children and they will finally be placed in our home this June after almost 2.5 years of steady faith. We will have 2 boys(6 and 4 years) and 2 girls(5 and 2 years) that all equally share a large appetite . I am becoming a instant stay home dad that will share a bright new adventure with these little ones! This will greatly help with our planning of meals and my first time coupon hunting for these many mouths to feed. Every-time we share our meal at the table with the children, we can always remember that we were blessed, that coupon shopping with Southern Savers will never be the same. We know that many families could equally take part in requesting such a gift but the joy in asking is in itself a blessing.Thank you for taking the time to read this note.
    Joshua

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/K6KMUNHLUW4NCAH2MIMWDWWZRY Sandi

    I am a full time working (M-F) mother of 3 ages 12, 2, & 1. Between a child in school full time, and 2 children not even in preschool and then work, I go from driving the little ones to the sitter, then driving the older one to a friends house until school starts, then to work and then I backtrack after my 9.5 hour day is through.

  • kellykel

    Hard to say that I am the busiest mom but I can definitely say that I am busy. I am a mama that works full time and has many night meetings with clients. I have a 15 month old son who is my world but keeps me on my toes and now that it is warm every second that we are home together he wants to be at the park. My husband works hard and usually doesnt walk in the door until after 7pm. I am constantly trying to find time to put healthy home cooked meals on the table for my two boys along with all of the other household duties. I wouldnt change being a mom for the world but I laugh anytime I think about how I thought I was busy before kids!

  • mattiehyde

    I'm entering for my sister who doesn't do anything online. She has 2 special needs children and has a boyfriend who has 2 special needs children. Their entire day is filled with school, doctors and trying to feed the brood, keep the house clean and do things as a family. She's very dedicated to family values and making sure these kids have as normal a life as they can. Since she's unemployed and on public aide I figured a freebie of any kind is always a good thing for her and I'm forever signing her up for free stuff. So if you choose my sister, or even myself (coupon user, somewhat busy mom) I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

  • beckiey8

    i'm the busiest mom! i'm a nursing student who works part time outside of the home and works part time online. i have two kids that i homeschool. my husband works 12 hour shifts and can't help as much as i'd (need) like. it's always a struggle to get meals on the table because i've been running around all day doing…everything that i do! i would love to win the coupons!

  • Robin

    I'm checking this from my blackberry between appointments. Need I say more?

  • christinetithof

    I work full time and have three children,ages 18,13,5. My husband works six nights a week. so that leaves me to do everything My middle playes every school sport. So we are at school ever night until five or later on games. When It hit me how busy I really was when on April 1st I not only registered one for kindergarden but two hours later was at openhouse anf regestering my son for college.

  • desilassiter

    Well I don't have “three or four” children to blame, just one kiddo that is about to be 9 that has her own bit of “14ism” going on. I do work a full time job that requires me to travel. My husband is in construction and when I travel, “Daddy doesn't cook like mom” syndrome, kicks in. They both would appreciate having to only “look in the freezer” for dinner. I often find it hard to figure out when to cook between running to dance, gym, cleaning, homework etc… Not only are these meals “gourmet” but this would be one less coupon to clip for a year. BTW-Thanks for the workshop in Tallahassee, it was AWESOME!!

  • Kelly

    Several months ago, a busy mom (me) became the busiest when I was directed to your website by a FB friend! Your help and advice has enabled me to slash my family's food budget in half! Couponing does take a bit of time, but it's so worth it. I'm a wife and mom to two boys, ages 8 and 10. I work full time as a labor and delivery nurse and my husband works two jobs. Between work, school, sports and church sometimes it's difficult to serve your family a decent meal that's not full of sodium and fillers. That's why a year of Micheal Angelo's would be great for this busy mom and family!

  • Stephanie Wulfekuhl

    My hubby works night shifts at the jail, so I have my 10 year old stepdaughter 24/7, since her mother is not in her life. We also have 2 chihuahuas, one of whom has cancer. So between keeping up with his chemotherapy, and keeping up with my stepdaughter, I FEEL like the busiest mom in America even if I'm not!

  • Katie T

    I'm not a mom yet but I will be on October! Right now I work full time, am pregnant, and have two part time jobs on the side! Yikes! It get's crazy around here sometimes… :)

  • MAria Dea

    Hi… I am the busiest mom alive… my husband left me and my 7 1/2 year old daughter 18 months ago. He moved 3,000 miles away. My nearest family lives 1,000 miles away. After 7 years of being a stay at home Mom I had just started my full time job as a Elementary Teacher Assistant for Autistic Children. I found my job after substitute teaching. I did not finish my college degree in order for so my husband could further his career. The last 18 months I have had an amazing walk with GOD. He has provided for all our needs. I am a full time mom… 24/7/365, full time employee, I am going to school online full time to get my certification for Special Ed teacher, and small group Bible study facilitator for other single moms. Last fall I packed up our old home, purchased a new smaller home, finalized the divorce, our dog was hit by a car and had hip surgery, and my daughter had a bad case of the swine flu. I was all out of my sick days before the end of October; only 2 months into the school year. I love my life and am very blessed for all I have, but I would be grateful for one night a week of not cooking. Thank you for considering me.

  • tiffany

    I personally hate tooting my own horn but in order to win free stuff I'm all in! LOL- I have 2 kids who I stay at home with and I'm a dedicated Air Force Wife. I am currently finishing my Masters Degree in Psychology while being a member of the Enlisted Spouse Club for Air Force Wives , Key Spouse for the 20th Medical Group on base, Elected member of the School Improvement Council for Cherryvale Elementary School, member of MOPS in SC, on the Parent/Teacher Advisory Board, Sunday School Teacher and my son's baseball team mom! I also try and decorate cakes on the side to help bring in a small income. Did I mention I'm also my families personal housecleaner, chef, and chauffuer??

  • Tanya

    Because I'm married to an accountant and April 15th didn't mark the end of our busy season. So with three kids, 2 of which are under 2 and a 6 year old who is involved in sports and plays we are always running, but we work really hard to make sure we all eat dinner together. Even if its really late at night.

  • LaurahelenN

    Though I'm not as busy as I used to be- I still think I can toss my name in the hat! I teach- which means 35 hours in front of 20 kids and 3 hours a day thinking and planning for the following day/week, writing up notes for the “active” children, and sorting through papers deciding which to keep for grades and which to send home. Then I get to come home at 4pm, have 20 mins of “me time”, let the 3 pound puppies out, go pick up my 2 year old from daycare, before heading out to other job as “taximom” for either the middle school or high school student who cant take the bus home due to extra curricular activities. Next year will get– well– funner! I start my PhD. So, beginning in August, I'll spend the next 36months without “me time”,food or sleep! I just hope I can train my teens how to read this blog so we can continue to save! That's where the Micheal Angelo's comes in. I know my teens can handle making it for dinner and my toddler will eat something other than hotdogs EVERY night.

  • Cindy Moore

    Ok, hang onto your hat….this is my usual day….5 days a week….then the weekends are double.
    I am a single mom of a 16-year old high school football player. His school practices football year-round. I work a full time management position (8am-5pm-if I am lucky). I leave work, drop off dinner to my starving son-or he eats what I have cooked in the crock pot-pick up my teaching equipment and teach cake decorating classes from 6pm-8pm. I is usually 8:30-9 before I get home when it is time to plan/cook meals for the next day, prepare the next decorating class, clean up the house, wash clothes, take care of the kitties, and check up on southern savers to be sure I did not miss anything new for the day/week.
    I get up and do it all over again. In my spare time, I meet with brides, graduates and birthday boys and girls to be sure that I can design them the cake or sweet treat of their dreams. Every six weeks I drive to NC, the low-county, or to GA to attend days of cake sharing so I can keep up with the latest and greatest in the industry. Then, in my spare spare time, I teach my neices how to “squeeze icing from a bag”. I ALWAYS spend each Saturday morning with my mother though…..well, unless there is a wedding to do…..my mother takes the time to teach me her awesome china painting skills as we catch up on our busy weeks.
    Whew….

  • Teresa H.

    Well, I can't say I'm the bestist, that title goes to my mother, Shirley. She basically raised my brother and I by herself, and always did without so that my brother and I could have more. She is an amazing mother. I do though, try to follow in her footsteps. I love my children and put their happiness before mine. That in itself puts a smile on my face, and I know that I am doing my all to be one of the many top moms out there.

    Good luck to everyone, what a wonderful prize! :)

  • sfncb15

    Next year I will definitely be a busy Mom! My husband is being stationed in Korea and I get to raise our 2 girls (8 months and 3),finish my degree, and move to Tx while he is gone! We are currently in our 3rd and final year of paying off all of our debt and looking to buy a house. Being an Army wife is one of the busiest and most rewarding job. Having meals already taken care of would be a great, much needed and appreciated help.

  • Sally

    I'm a busy wife, farmer and care taker for an elderly family member the thought of having a meal a week taken care of (even for a month) would be a blessing!

  • melissakeeton

    I am a mom of two beautiful girls ages 7 and 5 yrs. My youngest has special needs (she is autistic) and her many dr appt's keep us busy, but I try to help her maintain a “normal” life too. My honey is a full time firefighter for our area, and also volunteers with another fire department around us. Between, the kids, house, coupon-ing and keeping up with activities for Jason's work obligations we stay super busy. Did I mention I also work full time as a teacher at a local child development center with the infants?! :)

  • maryann

    I think I'm one of the busiest moms because I have a part time job. After I get off from that job I baby sit 2 little girls(ages 4 and 5). I homeschool those two girls and one of my own. So after doing that all day ,I spend the rest of the time cleaning up and cooking. After starting my day at 6:30am I finially get in bed by 12 midnite.

  • DeDe Watson

    I am a part time sub, SS teacher, Grandma, mother and wife. I volunteer to keep children from my church when their childcare is unavailable. I love it and hope to win a quick meal a week!

  • haileyvial

    I'm a busy mom of four kids, all born within five years (Yikes!), and a self employed husband. Busy is my middle name! We would love love love some help with delicious dinners!

  • Teresa

    Any mom is definitley considered a busy mom of course. I have a 3yr old little girl and a 18 mth little boy. Them and my husband are the blessings of my life. I also work full-time and do couponing while I have down time at work. It gives me such a high to save money.

  • belizabethc

    I am the mother of an 18 month old, 21 weeks pregnant, and work full time as a Director of Research. My husband says home with our son during the day and then he goes to work at night so I take care of all the household duties then. I say busy trying to save any money we can, helped us become DEBT FREE through the teaching of Dave Ramsey, and help family and friends when needed. My mom is also a busy mom with three children and ten grandchildren. She is a single parent, works full time, and keeps up with 5.5 acres of farm land. She raises her own produce and eggs to save money. She also gives the food away when there is a need.

  • Karen

    I am a busy mom of 3 beautiful girls. We are very involved in sports, band, church, and gardening. We would love to win.

  • Wendy

    I am a WAHM who works 2 part-time jobs as well as running the household since my husband works 12-hour night shifts and side jobs and is rarely home except to sleep. I am also a mom to very active twin girls who keep me running from school to the soccer field and all around the town. One dinner already planned and basically prepared would be absolutely WONDERFUL! I would be very grateful.

  • akcsmom2002

    Because I have a child, a husband, 2 dogs, school volunteer, work part-time out of the house, full-time in it….laundry, dishes, cook, cook, cook, “doctor”, teacher, friend, sister, daughter, one weekend a month caretaker of 3 nephews whose parents are both deployed. I'm sure I'm missing something I do but just do without thinking. : )

    The meals are actually ideal for my husband on the nights he picks up our child and is suppose to fix dinner. : )

  • rachaeluga

    My “Busiest Mom” title does not come from all the activities I preoccupy my time with. Like all the other moms, I have a family I take care of and many extra-curricular activities outside the home. The best title is not to be busy, but to be consistent no matter what. Consistency in loving my family, in structure and discipline for my kids, in patience and kindness during the difficult multi-tasking hours…all of those consistencies are what keep my busy, yet stable throughout each day and able to be the best (and busiest) mom that I can be.

  • beckybh

    What a wonderful giveaway! Moms are so busy and this would be a wonderful way to have dinner one night a week planned for. I would love to win and it would mean a great deal to my family

  • Elizabeth

    I am the mother of three boys 10,8,3 and I am pregnant with our 4th child. I homeschool our 3 children. I dont know about being the busiest mom,I knw all moms have alot on their plates. I also attend school myself and volunteer at church teaching K-5 thru 2nd grade. It would be great to not have to worry about one meal!

  • Heather N

    I am a mother of a 1 yr old, have a dog who is almost 3 yrs old. My husband is currently deployed so that means im the single mommy for the months to come. I also live in town where we have few friends and absolutely no family here to help for “mom” time :)

  • sue brodhead

    My precious daughter-in-law is one busy lady. She is a mother of 5 boys (yes, five). We call them the “noisy boys” and love them to pieces. The oldest is in sixth grade and the youngest is 2 1/2. Most of them are in sports. She is constantly going from one ball field to another. Dinner comes at some strange hours, but she always has a meal for everyone to enjoy. What a blessing it would be to save some money and have some free time by going to the freezer for a Michael angelo's now and then!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Mary-Hall-Ensley/7934957 Mary Hall Ensley

    This is for a friend. She's the homeschooling mother of 4 kids ages 6,5,3 and 5 months who are in soccer and swim team and her husband works about 75 hours a week (I'm serious). She could use a few easy dinners now and then!

  • shantestevenson

    Because it would be really nice to have something like this. I would love to win this. I am a stay at home mom to 4 little people 6 and under. The youngest is 1. They are all balls of energy and keep me on my toes. Less time in the kitchen is always great.

  • tiphanie79

    I am a stay at home mom to two beautiful little girls, Samantha 6 and Melania 19 months. I walk my daughter to school every morning at 9, a 10-15 minute walk each way, and pick her up every day at 3:30 walking. We only have one car which my husband uses to go to work half an hour away. Let me add i live in AZ and in May the heat is horrible! After that i do housework and tend to the baby. I make dinner everynight and fresh meals delivered would be a godsend after my 30 minute walk to pick Sam up! I am very busy taking care of a growing family. I'm loving every second of it, but sure would love a night off evry now and again. We can't afford to eat out much, so i don't get that many breaks.

  • Tonya Holland

    My husband and I both work full time and I have a daughter in dance two nights a week and a son in ball once to two nights a week and I also coach a youth girls softball team and we play once to two nights a week. Wednesday nights we are at church so the only free night we have home is a Friday night unless we are playing ball that night. We are working on the Dave Ramsey eliminating our Debt for about three years now since I quit my job to be with the kids. This would be a great meal planner for our busy nights so the family can eat together. We usually cook every night b/c we don't want to spend money on going out to eat.

  • Aymee

    I think that I am one of the busiest Moms because I am constantly cleaning the house and it is still always messy!!! I recently started a part time job at a preschool and I miss that extra time that I had when I wasn't working. My six year old son keeps me busy with school and t-ball. Thanks for all you do Jenny!

  • belizabethc

    My friend is a single parent of three high needs children. Now she is a grandmother to a 1 month old. She cares for the four children while working full time and side jobs when needed. She is always willing to help anyone even if she does not have enough for herself.

  • Brenda O'Neil

    Busiest Mom? Probably not. But I AM busy.
    Here's my checklist as to why I am so busy:
    1. Single Mom
    2. Coach of each of my daughter's softball teams
    3. Primary taxi driver for two busy girls (one is involved in track, softball and rehearses for a play 4 days per week, the other is involved in softball and is currently taking guitar lessons two days per week, towns away).
    4. Sole accountant in my house
    5. Work 2 jobs to provide a healthy living for my daughters
    6. Strict disciplinarian in regards to getting homework done. Employ the role of teacher when something isn't being understood.
    7. Maid
    8. Libary volunteer at my daughter's school
    9. Currently coordinating fundraising efforts for our school OM team to go the world championships.
    10. JUST signed up to provide teachers with breakfast items for this Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Michelle

    I am a busy “mom” to 7 “children” and I have my own business, run my household, garden, am restoring my 100 yr old home and am part of a church plant! My children include 3 horses that I train and care for daily in two different locations. My husband works out of town for several long stretches during the year. When he is home, we like to have a family meal, but time is not always on our side. This would be such a big help!

  • miatd

    all mothers are busy if they are doing the job right…thanks for this opportunity jenny!

  • gabrielmorris

    I am a part time working mother of a 4 year old and a 7 year old. I am on the PTO Board at my oldest child's school (Hospitality Committee Chairperson, planning a luncheon for tomorrow for Teacher Appreciation week as we speak!) , room mom for both girl's classes, at church I am a Sunday school teacher, Preschool Committee Chairperson, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, on the Singles Committee, Mission Friends teacher, Children's Choir leader, and nursery worker. When I find time, of course, there's cleaning, cooking, carline, gymnastics, homework, etc! Man, I'm tired just listing it, but it does feel good to tell someone! I'd love a time-saving supper every now and then. Your site has been a lifesaver, by the way!

  • Joy

    The main reason I would love the Michael Angelo's is that it seems nutrious and blonde proof! I BURN JELLO!!! I am, however, a stepmom to 2, Grandmother to one with another on the way, husband works full time and goes to school at night, caregiver to my elderly father-in-law, etc.

  • arestep

    Hello, first thank you for all you do for us…you're a VERY busy mom and we all appreciate your work! I am a stay at home mom of two kids 8 and 5. I homeschool my 8 year old, I volunteer at church, enjoy cooking from scratch (vegan + a child with a severe peanut allergy), love working in the yard, keep a tidy/clean home, teach the kids respect/responsibily/and love for the Lord, groom our poodle and keep meds straight for our 15 year old dachsie, scrabbook (over 30 albums), keep up with family birthdays/annivsaries, etc., exercise every day, am a supportive wife of my husband of 19 years, and witness every chance I get. I know I'm not the busiest mom around but I am thankful for all the Lord blesses me to do. And I pray He keeps me faithful as I grow closer to Him.

  • Amy L

    I have a 3 and a half year old who refuses to potty train, a 5 month old who wants to start solids and run a small part time business. I know I'm not the busiest person in the world, but I still have trouble making dinner every night. This would be very helpful

  • molly

    I am sooo busy, I can't even finish this commen…, hee, hee.
    No, really I LOVE Michael Angelo's Vegetable Lasagna. Have you tried it? Its delish. I also LOVE SOUTHERN SAVERS BLOG. I'm a southern saver too. If I was able to win this awesome prize I would have an extra night each week to spend time on SOUTHERN SAVERS BLOG and HELP spread the word to my friends and family to also save with SOUTHERN SAVERS.

  • stacey

    My husband is a firefighter and works 24 hr and then is off for 24 hrs so when he is working I am busy with a 3 and 5 year old. When he is off he stays home so I can work PRN at a dr office, our family could so use this!!

  • Rachel

    Im a SAHM and the wife of a youth/young adults pastor. We work hard to keep life balanced, but its tough! Every week is filled with normal work hours, 3 seperate meetings (jr high, sr high, and college) , discipleship meetings with as many students as we can squeeze in (some as outings, some for meals in our home to salvage some family time) , normal church activities (and there always seems to be something), not to mention the normal shopping (and couponing!), weekly learning activities for my toddler, and just normal life! We are crazy busy, and try to not eat out as it gets expensive, so this would be a HUGE blessing!

  • Collin Barr

    Well, after reading just a few comments, I probably can't claim that I am the busiest mom but I sincerely believe all moms are very busy in different ways. I thank God that he enabled moms to be lots of things for lots of people. I enjoy being busy with my 3 year old and 18 month old boys, managing the office work for my husband's farm, workign towards my MBA, and trying to stay in shape while doing all the normal “mom” things! I have eaten a Michael Angelo's dinner and it was great! I would be so thankful to win meals for a year!

  • Jennifer D

    I am the busiest mom because I have been called not only to be a mommy, but a minister's wife! Between home & church, life keeps me busy!!!! I am always running around with my 3 year old and my 1 year old here at home, and then opening my home to teenagers, young families, etc…from church!! I am also always having to drag my kids to church events…(this weekend they were there for 20 hours with teenagers!!) and not having time to fix a home cooked meal for them!

  • Loretta

    Well, first all moms are busy! I am a homeschooling mom to two boys, 12 and 10. I have my own business as an independent distributor of Premier Designs Jewelry and I have an office that I clean on weekends. Time with my family is top priority. But it all honesty ,if I won I would give it to my friend Mary Ellen who runs a ministry called Christian Women Job Corps here in Wilmington. This ministry helps so many women and the meals could provide much needed help to the women she works with.

  • Betsy

    I may not be the busiest, but I fill like I have just as many balls as I can juggle! A couple of months ago we started a string of appointmets to find out what was going on with our 3 yr old. She since then has started special ed preschool 2 days a week. We total our car trying to get her to school on time. In one day we had 2 2hr appointments and found out our 3 yr old has aspergers, our 17 month old has about a 75% chance of also having a disorder, and found out the car we had to buy to replace the totaled one needed a new engine-doubling the price we paid for it just 3 weeks prior. The 3 yr old is to start a private preschool along side her Special ed preschool, she will start weekly occupational therapy for her Sensory Processing Disorder, we were told to put her in both swimming and tumbling. My 17 month old has Early Intervention every other week. I teach a class every month in church. I also work 4 nights, about 30 hours total, a week.

  • Dee Dee

    Too many full-time jobs! Run a business, manage a home, homeschool 2 under 6, keep up with outside commitments, and that's just the start!

  • Barbara Bennett

    I enjoy spending time with my family, but I hate being in the kitchen for hours while they are outside in the sunshine.

  • Janice

    I'm busy because I run my own home business and volunteer at my son's Kindergarten class at least once a week. Some weeks I do a lot of running around and need a quick meal!

  • priscillac

    I am the mother of a 15 year old, a 20 year old, and a 22 year old. I may not physically be running around as much as those of you with the teeny tiny ones, but emotionally I am still running around. My 22 year old is engaged to be married in less than 10 months which is far more work than you could ever imagine. My 20 year old has struggled in school and is wanting to join the Air Force. There are many emotional struggles here. My 15 year old is just learning how to drive and will soon have more freedom than she ever imagined. Although they can do for themselves, their every decision can be a life changing and life threatening one. The emotional warfare that is played out in a household of teenaged children is incredibly draining. While my husband and I also work a full time job and then some, food is not usually on my mind until the last minute. With the mounting debt of a wedding, college and life every dime counts and I wish it could count a few times more!

  • olga ford

    My husband works 14 hour days and takes online classes so the responsibility of everything falls into my lap. I would loooove to take a night off of cooking once a week. Plus, my husband is half Italian and would like this too! Aah, to play with the kids while dinner cooks itself.

  • Tracey

    I am such a busy mom I can't even think of something to say, except I love Southern Savers!

  • Anita

    I am the busiest mom ever because I sit @ home and eat Bon Bons all day! Hee hee, so not true, I am as busy as all the moms on your great blog, and I am glad to be amongst a group of Frugalisious Divas!

  • Michelle Sanford

    Wouldn't this be a welcomed treat!!! I'm a busy Mom because I stay at home with our three children: 8, 6, and 3. The oldest two are in little league. All three are in gymnastics. I do work a few shifts a month at the hospital as an RN to keep my license current. I am President of our local ADHD/ADD support group. Our middle child is autistic and sure keeps me on my toes. My husband works full time and runs a small business on the side. We are very active in church and do a lot of volunteer work. I teach the adult Sunday School class. I volunteer at the school once per week (something I love doing). A I helped start a local Daisy scout troop to help my autistic daughter socialize. Yup, we're a busy family but we're happy. Even if we don't win I want to thank Southern Savers for helping me feed my family on a small budget. Even though we could be a lot more comfortable if I worked full time, I feel it is much more important to be the one to raise our children.

  • angelhumphrey

    I am a mom of 2 busy boys, 13 & 10. They are both involved in many after school activities (all of which I am taxi driver). I am a bookkeeper and work at our church preschool as well as a real estate office in town. I also keep the books for my husband's company. We are in the process of building a house and plan to do as much of the work as possible. During all of this, I still try to cook and eat at home as a family — family meal time is important to us! Having one “easy” meal a week would be a wonderful break!

  • Kenia

    My biggest chore that has me busy 24/7 are my 9 month old girl twins. I also have a 7 yr old daughter. I probably sleep about 3 hours everyday because I have a huge schedule. By the time my twins go to sleep at night, which is around 2 or 3 in the morning, I still stay up because I have to keep up with house chores. If I win this will definitely help me with my chores. One less dinner I have to worry about. Thank you very much for he opportunity.

  • ssholar

    Well I am a busy mom to two, 13 and 11. They have tons of afterschool activities to run them to. I also do a lot of work at my church and help my husband with his job (think administrative assistant). He travels alot so I am home with kids doing everything alot by myself. I would love to win this giveaway. Thanks!!

  • Bethany

    I have three small children. I love for my family to have warm, yummy meals each night, sometimes I just don't have time to prepare them juggling an infant, two year old and three year old.

  • amym8188

    I am a full time student and this would help me out a lot.

  • ljennifer007

    If I won this I would give the coupons to my best friend. I just spoke with her today and told her I will be visiting her this weekend. I let her know I was coming just to help her out with what ever she needs done. Her family consists of 4 home schooled kids, 5 dogs, 20 chickens, 60 rabbits, 2 goats, 3 horses and friends that stop by for dinner all the time. Her garden needs to be planted, her house needs a spring cleaning and the kids 4-H group has 1500 enchiladas to make on Saturday. She enjoys being the busy Mom and winning a years supply of Michael Angelos would give her even more reason to ask the friends who stop by if they would like to stay for dinner.

  • nybarra

    I think I'm a really busy mom. I get up at 3 am daily to catch a bus to work by 4:45, then home at 6:30. Cook dinner, help with homework with both kids, laudry, dishes, shopping and amoung other hundred's of things that need to get done on a daily basis until 9 then off to bed for a new start of another day.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stacy-Tandiama-Popich/646536370 Stacy Tandiama Popich

    I am busy because my son is busy and still needs a chauffer. Thanks for the great giveaway…there are my families favorite lasangas!!

  • dawngentry

    OH WHAT A HELP THIS WOULD BE! The thought of this just lifts a huge burden off my chest. I am a part time working mother with a precious 2 year old who is the most active child in the WORLD (in my world atleast). My husband is a Police K-9 who works 5 days a week, but is on call 24/7 and let me tell you he works almost 24/7. A lot of nights I get home at 5 and have to rush to get dinner on the table. Most of my nights consist of crockpot meals or something quick! On top of this we are facing a surgery tomorrow for my daughter. My husbands grandfather has stage 4 cancer and his grandmother just had open heart surgery last week. We are doing all we can to help them as well. I am not the busiest person by any means, but I dont' have time to cook dinner and oh what a help this would be for everyone so I could spend more time with my family and helping out!

  • Crystal

    Busiest Mom – yeah, I'm right here. Five kids: 21, 19, 18, 3, and 2 months. I adopted one, took in his two stray friends, and then had two of my own just for fun. Three are in college, one is a princess, and the last one is going through thirty diapers a day on average. (Needless to say, they're not cheap) I'll be a grandmother in September but I'm not ready to think about that yet. Oh yeah, and I work full time as a special ed. teacher. Oh yeah, and my husband was laid off so he's at home with the kids while we try to start our own business from home in the evenings.
    I'm sure I could make this really convincing…but I'm too busy to type any more. :)

  • Debbie Thornton

    I think every mom who works and has a family is a busy mom! We all try to do way too much: soccer, band practice, girl scouts leader, work, keep up with cleaning, shopping and spending time with family. Whew. I am tired just typing this!

  • clatty321

    I am a very busy Mom! I work full time between 3 different locations that are a 30 minute – 1 hour drive apart and I have a 2 year son!

  • joyross

    I would love to win family meals for a year. Who wouldn't???? i never win anything but I am hopeful:) This would be such a big help because I am in school (at the age of 45) and have to manage my time very closely.

  • christine662

    i'm not very busy. but i love lasagna, free stuff and this website.

  • Amanda

    I have twins, 2 part-time jobs, and I'm studying to become a financial planner! Oh, and then there is my wonderful husband, housework, etc., etc.!!

  • Katherine

    I'm pretty busy but I don't think I'm THE busiest…..still, three kids, a part-time job, sewing, running, cooking, cleaning, reading, church….

  • lopezj

    Busy…wow where do I start! I am a full time elementary school teacher, who works well before and beyond the normal work day and school year (I also teach summer school). I also work part time as an afterschool tutor. I have two amazing children 4 and 11 and a wonderful husband who also works full time (not complaining though..he was laid off for 7 months and has started working again!). I spend a lot of time at church voluteering and teaching Sunday school each weekend, and voluteer with a local bible club that reaches out to public school children. I would love to spend a few extra minutes this next year on less cooking and more family time. :)

  • TRUNG NGUYEN

    My mom would love to keep herself busy if it is to serve her family and children.

  • conniedaigle

    I think mom's are very busy.taking care of the house,kid,meals, running all the time. And don't forget most mom's work. It makes for a very long and trying day.This is a wonderful giveaway!!!!!!! THANK YOU for doing this

  • mkpassey

    I'm definately a busy Mom! I have two kids under two years old, I also attend Weber State University more than full time(This last semester I took 17 credits or six classes and got all A's thank you very much!) PLUS I work 24 hours a week! My husband also works so I'm always running from home to school or from home to work then running back home to fix something for the kids and put them to bed before I have to get ready for the next busy day! I would LOVE to have one easy night a week where I don't have to worry about what to make and how healthy will it be?

  • Robin Ortiz

    I am the busiest mom because I am a single mom of a child with classic moderate autism. I go to college and I homeschool my son at the same time. I am very busy! I also keep up with all the usual mom stuff that has to be done to run a household! I love my life and wouldn't trade it for anything.

  • kschrodt

    In between trying to keep up with my 7 year old, 5 year old, 3 year old, and 9 month old, I'm also a pastor's wife and trying to balance all of the responsibilities that those things entail. Oh, and keeping a house clean, staying in shape by running, and trying to save a few dollars where I can thanks to southern savers! :)

  • ransomrose

    Full-time Chorus teacher of MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!! Mommy to 2 young children (4 and 10)and…….I'm too old for this (44! What was I thinking? wink)
    This is a great opportunity, I hope I win! Thanks for all you do! :o)

  • shellyshelton

    I have a day job and own my own business I think I should be pictured next to the word busy!!

  • charla

    I'm the busiest mom (as are all moms!) because I try to do it all for my family. Between home management, being a super-mom to my toddler and being a wife, there just aren't enough hours in the day!

  • Judy

    with three young children and a hungry husband it's always a race to see what I can get on the table the fastest! These meals look so yummy!

  • Katherine

    I am busy enjoying the many blessings of being a mother to my three young daughters. My mind always feels busy, but I have been able to carve out time for rest and we generally take Sunday off…from as much as possible. We all like Italian food. Having studied Italian in college, and lived in Italy as well, my taste buds often ache for something as truly fresh and yummy as MichaelAngelo's products. Thank you for considering this entry!

  • Kellie D

    I am the busiest Mom ever! I have three kids ages 4, 22 months, and 3 months. I also take care of 2 disabled adults in my home. With 7 mouths to feed in our house we would love to win free dinners for a year!

  • sush

    my friend is a very busy person she is a mom of 2 and working as a school teacher and helps with her husband's business. I want to give her some thing that helps her.

  • Chandra

    Boy do I feel like the busiest mom lately! We live in Florida and my husband works in Georgia. He leaves at 4 A.M. every Monday and returns every Thursday after dark. In the mean time I work a full time job outside the home and have two children ages 6 and 4. Not sure how I do it all but I do!

  • Joy

    I am a mom of 2, 6 and 1 yrs. I work part time with our church and volunteer 1 morning a week at the school. After keeping up with th 1yr old there are so many nights that I just want to get my husband to bring something home. If I won these coupons it would help make a more wholesome meal than pizza to have as an easy meal.

  • shampooboy

    My wife is easily the busiest and the best mom and anything i can do to help her stop long enough to see her smile…..priceless!

  • k8winn5

    I really do feel like the busiest mom on Earth! I have 9 month old triplets, one boy and two girls, that I take care of full time. Of course there's the laundry to take care of for the triplets, not to mention mine and my husband's laundry. Then feeding the babies, changing diapers, attempting to get them down for a nap, play time with them, teaching them to sit up, teaching them to crawl, cleaning everyone's dishes. Taking the babies out to the park, playdates with other babies, church, doctor appointments and visiting the grandparents. Then there is the regular housework I try to keep up with on top of the baby stuff. I also teach a sunday school class that I prepare for each week and am the youth leader for the church. And last but definitely not least, I use southern savers to try and get the best deals I possibly can, so we don't have to take a loan out on getting groceries.

  • Mindi

    What a great product giveaway! I love their commitment to keep out the chemicals. I have twin boys who are almost 3 years old. Thankfully I can stay home with them and keep them fed, clean and entertained. I also work as president of our local Multiples club and help my husband with our business.

  • jenniferskoog

    Well im not going to sit here and try to make it out that im the busys mom out there. I know there are alot of others that have it alot worse. However with my 15 month old daughter and going to school full time and working full time I know at the end of the day the last thing I want to be doing is cooking. However; at the end of the day I still have a family to feed. I always try to go for easy but healthy. I would love any help that I can get because keeping a 4.0 and a 14 month old happy is'nt easy.But to all you moms keep up the good work we work hard and at the end we get to see the hard work pay off!

  • tnashis11

    I'm so busy that I used a men's restroom last week and then yelled at the gentleman walking in that HE was in the WRONG restroom! I'm straight losing my mind between three kids (including a toddler and an infant), a full time job, taking care of an injured husband, and trying to keep food on the table and the house sanitary enough to prevent infection!

  • Kris S

    I would love to win this super gift! I am a mother to 2 (not including the friends that always happen to be over!), help coach a boys travel baseball league, travel for wrestling and bowling the rest of the year. This would help eliminate 1 day per week that I don't have to cook!!

  • wegner23

    I homeschool 3 wonderful little girls and they are with me 24/7 so there's never enough hours in the day to get everything done. If I had the luxury of hiring help – it would be a cook. It's the hardest chore for me and I face it every day – hopefully with a smile!

  • Mary W

    Okay….here goes. I'm sure there are people out there busier than I am, but they are few and far between. For starters, I am a wife & mother, and typically do all the “traditional things that go along with that (laundry, cooking, shopping (yes, couponing), running kids back and forth, watching ballgames & tennis matches). You know the drill. In addition to this, I am a minister's wife, attending worship & Bible study 3 times each week. Sometimes opening our home to have guests over, taking food to someone who's sick, etc. I'm already tired just listing all of this; however, besides all of this, I work outside the home too. I clean a total of 17 houses & one school auditorium. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I have a good life & love every minute of it (well, not always scrubbing the toilets). Our family is blessed in so many ways, I could probably write a longer note about that! But my life is busy & one meal a week would be an added blessing!

  • ikemom3

    I know that I am not the busiest mama in the world, but I am definitely busy all the time. I am the mother of 3 kids, 8 years old, 6 years old, and 2 years old. I am a homeschool mother and I am married to a firefighter that works 24 hrs at a time and is “off” 48 hrs. He also works 2 other jobs, so I am home with the kids 24/7, and between school, soccer, and daily life, meals planning and prep take a hit!! Having a year of free meals that are healthy, would be such an awesome blessing!!

  • Naomi

    I'm a full-time research professor and a full-time mom. I'm busy.

  • candice7sc

    I feel like the busiest mom! I work full time as an instructor at a community college, take care of my 1 year old when I get home, wash all of the laundry for my family, do all of the housework… What don't I do?

  • Lisa Blair

    I have a husband with a back injury that can't work, my son is a musician/songwriter that I have to go to watch perform, I am an only child and am the support for my mother and I manage a home-based audio production company for wedding receptions and more.

  • ashleybelson

    I'm as busy as it comes. I'm a full time wife and mother to my 9 month old and another little one on the way. On top of that i'm a full time nursing student on my way to becoming an RN. There are never enough hours in the day.

  • http://www.hip2save.com Jennifer Ingram

    I believe that my sister is the busiest Mom. She is the mother to four beautiful children. She works full time with Hospice, sometimes until as late as eleven in the evening, and then comes home to cook, help with homework, clean and do laundry. Her husband is currently going to school full time for Law Enforcement. In her very little spare time she attends church and is a Sunday School teacher. This would be a wonderful blessing for her, as she is “cooking challenged”. The children consider Moms dinner creations to be cereal and sandwiches. :)

  • Sam

    I had 3 babies in 4 years!! All of my little ones are 4 and under still. My oldest has high functioning autism and we work hard to develop educational plans and coordinate therapies for him. Who has time to cook?!? This would be great for us…and awesome that they have vegetarian selections!!!

  • liz

    I have a full time job and 3 kids, ages 5, 3, and 1!

  • Jason Abraham

    My wife is a busy from sunup to sundown. She gives each and everyday not only me and her son but to those all around her. She always worries about making the perfect meal so this would be a wonderful gift for her.

  • aolss

    I work full time, husband works almost full time and is going back to school, I do some consulting on the side, have three girls (11, 7, and 3),the oldest of two are in Tae Kwon Do (3-4 days a week) along with one in girl scouts and one in horse riding lessons. I also volunteer with my kids' school PTA and coordinated fundraising activities and chaired the school carnival along with maintaining the PTA website and email newsletters. I'm in the middle of finals week so I'm busy this week assigning grades before my tonsillectomy on Friday! At work, I'm “mother” to ~1000 students each semester, ~20 graduate student TAs, and ~40 undergraduate peer leaders. I'm tired just writing all of this out! LOL

  • Tiffany

    I am the busiest mom because I have not had the chance to be bored since my 2 year old was born. There's always somewhere to go, something to clean, or somebody that needs something.

  • Kathleen

    I'm a busy mom of two daughters (ages 8 and 10). I work full-time. Besides the normal grind of school, extracurricular activites, housework, paying bills, couponing, etc., I am also tutoring my oldest 3-4 days a week in a dyslexia reading/writing program. I am the only vegetarian of the family so I like that there is selection of meat and vegetarian meals for all of us.

  • jillgrogg

    Always busy with wo kids under 4, family nearby, very involved in church, PEO, and trying to be the best mom I can be! Of course couponing and finding deals keeps me busy too! Husband's sports and substituting for the public schools also keeps me going!

  • jamiecrowley

    I have 2 girls who keep me busy 24/7. It's constantly a challenge to keep up with them, have food in the house, prepare meals, etc.

  • Julie Sharp

    As my mother always says, “A woman's work is never done!” How true it is, I am a busy mom keeping up with my husband and 14 mo old, our dog, and the never end battle of keeping the house and all that goes along with it. What a great giveaway. Thanks SS for all you do!

  • Gayla Jones

    My week has been So BUSY! I am 50 yrs old and going to school from 5:30 -9:30 M-F. I cooked all weekend end for a Church Teen Retreat. Of course not to mention leaving part of Sat, driving 2 hours to see my grand daughter play t-ball. Of course as I got to the game it was rained out. drive another 2 hours back to camp. Left camp Sund afternoon to drive another 2 hours home. Walk in long enough to shower and back to Church (drive another 40 min!) Then Mon started school again. Then worked 11-7 Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sunday night. Then today is school again. This is why you should go to school when you are younger and have time to cook dinner in between events! Now I keep the books for our Volunteer FireDepartment, teach Sunday School for 1st graders, over our Care Groups (they help fill needs), my mother in law lives with us, I take care of my aunt and will start mowing our yard as soon as I stop typing! I sure could use help with dinner! My husband would love you too!! :~)

  • Nan

    2 bze 2 rght how bze…lol

  • rebeccahoward

    I'm the busiest mom because I just don't stop like all of us moms out there! Between diaper changes, groceries, clipping coupons, making dinners, errands and the other 8 million things us moms do… it's just nice to have a quick break! I love easy dinners because easy dinners mean more time with my hubby, kiddos and family. Let's face it, once you have babies I am certain we loose a few hours out of eveyone else's 24-hour day (I just know they go away somewhere!?), these fast dinners will definitely help take back one of even two of those!

  • Nicole Devine

    Keeping up with a 7 yr old and an 8 month old is fun-but tiring;Not to mention the rest of my household duties. Something's gotta give-but it shouldn't be dinnertime. Having a meal a week that doesn't have to be thought thru and extensively prepared would afford me extra time with my family.

  • Brooke Parker

    I am not the “busiest mom” either, but definitely stay busy. I am a mother and am expecting, so am extremely tired at this point. Between taking care of the house, husband, child, working out, extra activities, I definitely appreciate any help in the dinner department!

  • 1postitqueen

    Like many mom's today I work a full time job, have an hour commute to and from work and have a wonderful family to go home and take care of. I am not a single mom but might as well be because my DH is an over the road truck driver and is only home a few days per month. I like to make home cooked meals but sometimes you have to have ready made meals. I LOVE their shrimp scampi. Thank you for taking the time to read my comment.

  • Susan

    Everyday is crazy. I take care of my family including my mother, mother-in-law and father in-law. Before I know it, the day is over and I haven't even done half the items on my 'to do' list. Having some meals taken care of every week will be a great help.

  • ladybugamber

    I am a mother of 3 boys. Zachary is 3, Brennon is 2, and Tripp is 5 months old. I am a stay at home mom. I am currently teaching Zachary and Brennon the basic tools they need to know when entering kindergarten. ABC's, counting to 20 (both in English and Spanish). Teaching Shapes, Sounds, Animals etc. My house is nothing shy of crazy. If that isn't enough, my middle son Brennon has a skin condition that causes his skin to peel off in sheets. We just moved to South Carolina to be closer to different specialist that can hopefully help him. He has many allergies! We buy his foods separately and myself and my husband often find that we eat more easy, cheap foods in order to afford his nutritious milk protein, egg, and mustard free foods. We spend many months out of each year at the Children's hospital. I am currently still nursing Tripp so we have to juggle all the children around those times. I don't know that I am the busiest mom, but I know that I would LOVE to have a free hot nice meal once a week. I work hard for the things I have… and appreciate the things I recieve. This would be no different. Thanks in advance and God Bless. :) -Amber

    • Anonymous

      Hi Amber, I just read your comment. I have a 3 little boys( 3,2 and 8 months) as well. I’m so sorry about Brennon. I can’t imagine having something like that in addition to the craziness of having three little boys to start with, though I’m sure God is giving you the grace you need to take care of everything. I hope you win. If I win I’m going to send you my coupons. You need them more than I do.

      • Anonymous

        Thank you!!  Both my husband and I believe God gave us Brennon for a reason. Besides his medical issues, he is such a happy child!! I look forward to the times he is not hurting and can enjoy life and all that it has to offer! My hands may be full…. but they are full of blessings!! :)
         
        You have your hands full as well!! Boys are so much fun!! Wild… but fun! :)
        Are you planning to try for a little girl? I get this question almost every day!
         
        Thank you for your reply. You need these dinners just as much as I do! So keep them if you win.
         
        May God bless you!
        Amber

        • Anonymous

          I get the girl question all the time, too. I usually tell them I’ll be trying for another boy because they are so much fun:) I’ve always(since I came to know Jesus Christ) wanted 4 boys. My husband’s not convinced yet…
          I’ll be praying for little Brennan and your family. Is there a cure for his skin condition this side of heaven?
          May God bless you, too!
          Astrid

          • Anonymous

            That’s a good response!! I should say that!! Hope you don’t mind if I steal it!!
             
            We aren’t sure if there is a cure, because we don’t know what exactly he has. He has been tested for Stephen Johnson Sydrome, and a few other condition that causes the skin to peel off. Everything so far has come back neg. So… I’m guessing if we can ever get a diagonsis we may be able to get a treatment plan for him. We hope these new doctors here can give us the answers we have been praying for since he was born!
             
            Congrats on finding the Lord. He has been my rock since day 1.
             
            Well… the kids are wanting supper…. so… I should run. :) Thank you for the prayers!!

  • kbbabz

    After reading these posts, maybe I'm not so busy as I thought. Whoever wins enjoy the break from cooking.

  • Sara Danner

    I'm a stay at home mom with two little ones (3 & 1) and another on the way. Keeping a house, raising the kids, homeschooling my daughter for preschool – we are busy around here. I love the idea of having a meal already taken care of once a week. Thanks!

  • GAJulie

    Having 2 small children keeps me busy every day! Especially my three year old who is always hungry! This would be an awesome help!

  • Justin Kroeger

    My wife is the busiest mom I know because she puts her family first. Making my lunch for me and taking care of my 2 year old daughter with a smile on her face while running a business out of our home. She is the hardest working woman I know and she makes my life great!

  • stasiak

    I am a wife, mom of 2 and I work a full time job and come home to do EVERYTHING… My husband isn't the handiest around the house when it comes to cleaning, cooking, laundry and taking care of the kids… so I'm running from 5 am till 9 or 10 when I go to bed. I would LOVE to win a meal a week for a year… that would SAVE my life!! I think I could convince my husband to turn on the oven and do that meal for the week!! :) We love Michael Angelo's meals.. we buy them all the time!!

  • karenrogers

    I am a very busy Grandmother. I help my son, who is a single parent to a 2 year old girl and 7 year old boy. I also have 3 grandsons by my daughter that I attend their little league games 3 times a week and help to watch the ones that are not playing at that time. I work a full time job in a large medical practice and take care of my adult special needs son and my husband. I really do love it all, but sometimes it is hard to get a good meal together for my family. I have tried Michael Angelo's meals and they are very good. Thank you for this opportunity!

  • Anonymous

    I am a little bit busier these days due to the fact that I have started selling homemade items…..

    handmadebykiki.blogspot.com

    I am also the mother of 2 girls ages 5 and 1 1/2!! I am also a Navy wife which leads to unpredictable schedules and long periods of being a “single mom.”

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  • Jodi

    I would like to nominate my best friend Angel Rice. She is a mother of five children, two who were adopted from china and are both three years old. She runs her own t-shirt business on top of being a full time mom. She volunteers hours upon hours for her childrens' schools, donates her time, energy and skills to any worthy cause that comes her way. She is fun loving, caring, and as good hearted as they come! She is a SUPER mom and a great person who deserves a break! Hope she wins!!!

  • Lyne

    I'm sure I am NOT the busiest…BUT still pretty busy! Just recently got out of the military after 8yrs of service. Will start school at the end of May (May 25th Ahhhhhhh!). Have 2 kids…9 mnths and 8 yrs. My husband is in the service! SO one free meal a week would be AWESOME!

  • Amy McDaniel

    I am a busy mom of 3 if you count my husband who is a big kid! I happliy volunteer at my sons school and am in the process of Potty training and cleaning up the mess of my 2 year old daughter. I would love these meals to share with my sister who is a single mom of 4 very active children who receive no child support. I would love to share my winnings with her.

  • amy

    I love my girls (2 and 5) and I love to cook, but sometimes a woman just needs a BREAK!! Jenny pick me and make a good Southern girl happy!

  • balta1701

    I don't know if she counts as the busiest, but my wife learned today that she needs surgery. I figured I might have a little bit of luck if I nominated her.

  • Robyn

    I am a mother of 4 under 4!

  • Jewel

    This would be wonderful. Would love to win.

  • bhfreebies

    I feel like I am the busiest mom in the world because I have five wonderful, if not always well behaved girls. My six month old is learning how to crawl, so I'm in the process of trying to “baby proof my house”, while taking care of my three and four year old & their obsessive arts & crafts habits, trips to story time, gymnastics lessons & massive amounts of messes every where. Then I need to be my ten year old's girl scout leader, class room mom for her fourth grade class & sunday school teacher. And let me not leave out my twelve year old going on twenty-three year old. Whom I have to drop off & pick up a block from school, keep an eye on whom is texting her & trying to keep up with the latest drama in the middle school world. Never mind the laundry, shopping, cooking, cleaning, chauffering, refereeing, decision making mom in this family of seven. And my wonderful husband who works long and hard hours two hours away from home so that I get to stay home with these great kiddos. (Which means he is home to eat & sleep) So I don't know if I'm the “busiest” but most days it sure feels like it!! LOL

  • Paula Rowell

    My mother in law is 90 and has dementia – while she doesn't know most of the time where/when meals are served – it's nice to take a break from cooking and just spend what little quality time is left with her. Those lights only shine every now and then – it's uplifting to have a few moments of clarity with her.

  • VanessaCook

    Jenny- I am a busy mom because I am currently potty training a two year old, pregnant, and help my husband with his work endevers…he is currently unemployed (and I am a stay at home mom) so we-together-sell things online, he sells scrap metal, does construction, and all kind of other things -all of which I organize.

  • bonniecooper

    No matter what age, a mother and wife are always busy keeping the household running smoothly. There is always laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, general cleaning and running miscellaneous errands, as well as the occasional baby-sitting for family! Having a healthy, delicious dinner in the freezer would be like getting a day off!

  • Christie

    I have 2 young boys and 2 teenage stepdaughters!!!!! They keep me VERY busy indeed!! I am a stay at home mom but I also help teach a parenting class of infants at church, work part time as a nurse, and remodeling a house!!!

  • Beth Spindle

    Thanks Jenny, what a cool contest!! I am the busiest mom because we were Blessed with a baby girl when I was age 30, and again at 35, and once again at age 41! So we have three girls going in 3 different directions!

  • lisastuff

    I have five children ranging in age from 7-17. Two have special needs, one with cerebral palsy and one with autism. The two oldest are high schoolers and very involved with sports. I love them all and wouldn't change a thing. It is all a bit busy though. :)

  • Erin

    I work part time and have only one son, but I second- (and third- and fourth- and fifth- . . . ) guess every single aspect of my life, every single minute. Mommy guilt way out of proportion with number of children involved! I can't even imagine what I'd do if I had *real* problems (or more children)!

  • annie

    Hi, I would love to win this gift – I work a lot of hours running our churches Graphic Dept. On Tuesday night I do get home until 9:00pm – we also do all the photography. My little one is 3 & my older son is 17 – these meals would be great for him to help me make dinner. This would be a real blessing to us and the food budget lolololol I really hope we win! :-)

  • roseohare

    My daughter is a very wonderful and busy Mom. She has given me 3 wonderful grandchildren 13, 6 and 4. My daughter takes care of her children, gets them to all their activities and runs landscaping business that she and her husband (my son-in-law works full time as a engineer also) own. My daughter has MS and never lets it get her down. These meals would be so great to help her in her busy life and on days she isn't feeling good.

  • SAHMinCambridge

    I'm the absolute busiest mom!!! I have two kids under 4, one due in a couple months, and Im going to school at night. We live in a city with NO family, NO friends, just me and DH who works full/over time trying to juggle it all. :) Thanks for the chance to win!

  • astridholliman11

    We had three little boys within 34 months. They are now 3 1/2, 2, and eight months, and we have no family around here. Do I need to say any more?

  • asdanlga7

    Hi Jenny,

    I feel like I'm the busiest mom, because it's like the song that never ends. After 27 years of marriage and 4 biological children (one who was born visually impaired and at almost 24 years of age – I am her main transporter), we adopted my niece's baby girl because she wouldn't stay off drugs. So, at age 47, I have a 23, 21, who has just returned from Afghanistan, by the way, 19, 13 and 3 year old. Between running my daughter north 20 miles to college back and forth and then south 20 miles back and forth to work and internship, and then carpool and kayaking practice and meets for my 13 year old,who happens to go to a school 40 min's from my house and then tons of things (i.e – a three year old) in between my couponing, I feel exhausted :). AND, that's just the kid things – not to say all the other things that go on in life. I thought I would be able to catch my breath at this age before the grandbabies came – HA! :)

  • Laurie Bryson

    Busy or not Busy… that is the question! We all have nights where things just don't come together and to be able to pull a meal out of the freezer is such a blessing. I've done the freezer dinners many times over in the past years and this would be So Convenient to have one a week already done!

  • April

    I am a mom of 4 boys( 18,12,9 and 2) and a foster parent to 2 girls( 2 and 6). I work and do the normal “mom” duties as well as ball, church and helping other foster children in the county.My husband travels for weeks at a time and he just got back from a 9 week business trip to Oman. It would be awesome to have meals to serve this busy family on the go. Thanks so much!!!

  • jilljova

    I would say that I am a very busy mom. I stay home with 2 toddlers all day, my husband is in the military and is gone a lot and I run a business from home where I deliver meals to people (several elderly people and other busy moms) so they receive a home cooked meal. I also bake cakes and do some catering. I am room mom, soccer mom, gymnastics mom and ballet mom. I awake every morning at 6:00 so that I have 30 muinutes to myself for exercise. What an exhausting day.

  • Nicole

    I would love to win this awesome giveaway! What an amazing product/brand to win! I am a mother of 5 beautiful children with my 6th due the end of this month! All under the age of 10 :) VERY busy, as ALL moms are, we work 24/7 trying to do the best we can to raise a family in this crazy economy. It would be great to win this package and be able to take one night a week off from cooking a throw in a healthy quick meal and have it on the table in just minutes! The kids would be excited for sure! Thanks for this contest and your time you take to help ALL your followers save money and find great deals!
    nicolea@email.com

  • Anonymous

    I am a little busier these days since I started selling handmade items:

    handmadebykiki.blogspot.com

    I am also the mom of 2 girls ages 5 and 21 months. I am a Navy wife which leads to unpredictable schedules and long periods of time being a “single mom.”

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  • kerismith

    I am a busy mom, because I am having to play mother and father to my children. I lost my husband and their father this year to cancer, and its been a tough go. I don't have time to fix the kind of meals that I would love to fix, due to financial reasons, and trying to work and support my children and then clean house and do all the necessary things. I work from sun up to sundown…and this would be lovely to have something wonderful to put on our table each week.

  • jessicasevert

    I know all moms are busy I am a 27 year old mom and wife. I have three kids ages 6, 3, and 2. I am going back to school full time to be a registered nurse. My husband works full-time and is also going back to school full-time to be an XRay technologist. I have to be the primary cook, driver, referee, and maid. I feel like I am constantly juggling everyone's schedule with school, soccer, and church. Winning this prize would be so amazing for my family. We are on a tight budget with only one income and two full time college students. With 4 picky eaters on my hands winning Michael Angelo's food for a year would definatly be a crowd pleaser!
    Thanks :)

  • Tara

    I am a SAHM of three busy children, a 9 yr old, 4 yr old and a 2 yr old. I'm probably not the busiest mom but I sure am busy!!!! I would love to win these meals – it would help out soooo much on the nights my husband works late and I have to cook with three little helpers!

  • ma23kids

    Geez – i am almost too busy to post something but hey in the hopes dinner could be done already…..
    I work 1 1/2 hr from home 3 days a week thus getting 32 hours in and the other 2 weekdays are spent shopping, cleaning and spending time volunteering at school with my girls, 7 and 5 and hanging out with my 3 yr old boy. on the weekends, its family time, church time and rest time? I keep praying for more time in the day but that prayer hasn't been anwered yet. maybe that's a good thing!

  • Julia

    I am a busy mom of two children and then there is all my children at church (30+) whom I minister to as Minister to Children. So I can always use some help with meals at home!

  • cmccabe

    I work outside of the home and then pick my child up from after school program. I run her around to different programs. I try to cook most of the time. I cook and freeze meals on the weekends so this would be perfect for me and my family.

  • Candice Ainsworth

    I am a mom of 4 very active boys – 6 yr.; 5 yr.; and 18mo. twins. My husband is a teacher, athletic director, which keeps him very busy. I am a stay at home mom because our 5 yr. old has cystic fibrosis and needs me on a daily basis. I also coach Volleyball and will be coaching girls basketball this coming year at our highschool. We also are very busy at our church and 5 nights out of 7 are somewhere. This giveaway would be a tremendous blessing to me, as especially this year will be even busier. I love being a mom and love my boys; that said it is non stop. Again this would be a tremendous blessing.

  • Susie

    I'm sure every mom feels they are the busiest and I'm sure there are many more that have more responsibilities than me…..having said that. I am a widow raising a son alone and I work several different jobs so that I can be available to him for school, sports…etc. I am involved in the music ministry at my church which requires alot of practice time, but I love it. God has been extremely good to me and it would be a blessing to win these free meals. Blessings to all!

  • nadjawelch

    I am a Mom of 4! I feel like I am the busiest Mom because I am a full time Nursing student, my oldest (almost 13) is in drum lessons and always on the go with her youth group, my 9 & 7 year old boys are baseball and football players and they are also very involved in school activities such as 4-H and talent shows. My 3 1/2 year old attends a Mother's Day out program 2 days a week which is when I squeeze in groceries and some studying. I am also a volunteer for a Hospice organization, an active church member & involved in our nursery work and women's group. This opportunity would be a tremendous help in my life!

  • Janice

    I am the busiest mom because I have a 2 year old little boy and twin 1 year old little girls!!!!!

  • pattysharp

    I am a stay at home mother who also sells real estate full time. Due to the slow economy last year I went back to school to get my teaching certificate. I also wanted to make sure in our small community that the sports programs would stay viable so I joined the local board and run the fundraising and the concession stand to bring as much money to the youth sports. I have realized that I bit off more than I can chew when there is not time for me to plan my families meals. I hate that sometimes I feel that I have to feed my children fast food because I am running around for everyone else. I want to get back on a schedule of meals and think that with Michael Angelo's it would help us to slow down and have a meal together at the table more than once a week.

  • 1sable2u2

    I have two boys who I have to take careof and make sure they get school work done.
    I watch out for my Mother in law and disabled sister in law and shop for them. I also shop with a neighbor who was injured in a horrible accident several years ago and needs help. All of this in addition to taking care of my husband, our home., volunteering at school when needed, and selling Mary Kay, and maybe finding a minute for just me ever now and then I stay very busy!!!

  • phills98

    A stay at home mother of 20 month old twins! They keep me on the go and so busy!

  • jrteaches

    I am a high school English teacher with almost 100 students–four different preparations, including an AP class. Need I say more! I have four children and 13 grandchildren, ages six months-12 years. In addition to keeping after-school study hall two days a week, I do the gate for football, basketball, and baseball games.

  • Donna

    I am the mom of 2 and the grandmom of 3! I keep my grands in my home every day. I feed them breakfast and lunch and some days I feed the whole family dinner! I chauffeur my oldest granddaughter to 1/2 day preschool and to dance. We visit the local library weekly. We also spend a great deal of time outdoors. I will be keeping a friend's toddler in the fall. That means I will have 3 2-year-olds! Winning easy meals would be so helpful! Thanks for all you do, Jen.

  • Rachel Blandin

    I'm the busiest Mom because I have a 3 year old!!! Whoever wrote that the 2's are Terrible, must've done that before their child turned 3!

  • Judy

    It would be so wonderful to be able to have meals for a year. I have a very busy schedule, part of which includes taking care my grand children a couple of days a week. I work full-time also. Taking care of my husband and grand-children would be a sinch!

  • tamiadams

    I am busy with my 2 1/2 year old son. My husband is a professional videographer so he is taping weddings, retirements, graduations all the time that I am busy doing house work most of the time in addition to working full time and trying to get my event planning business off the ground. I really hope I will!

    Thank you!

  • paige70

    I am a mom of three (ages 13, 10, and 5) very busy, beautiful kids. Like many others, I am working full time from home while running crazy with my three kids. I would love a free meal each week. Times are tight right now and I know it will be a real blessing to whoever wins!

  • Rachel

    With three kids and two in multiple activities, work, and my tendency to volunteer for too many things, I am a very busy mom!

  • Anita

    I'm the busiest mom because I don't have 62 children. 60 of them are my students but I love them all like they are my own!

  • mickelehieronymus

    I had two wonderful babies 18 months ago (twins) and boy do they keep me busy! As I type this Maya is pulling on my leg to show me something and Jake is turning the volume up ridiculously loud on the TV! On top of being a stay at home mom, I am a full time student. I take distance education courses online, 21 credits this past semester and with a few days left in the term I still have a 4.0. On top of that, me and my mom are avid couponers and go atleast one day a week. We spend alot of time reviewing your deals and putting together 'packets' of coupons for each store to stay organized. I also sell a little bit on Ebay for extra cash to pay for school. Thats why I think I am the busiest mom :) Thanks!

  • Beth

    I am not a mom, but I am hoping to be a mom soon! Don't know if this counts, but I would LOVE to win this contest!

  • marie1966

    Busy,hmmmmm I think we all are and that is why we visit you so very often. “You” make thing's lot's more simpler for us all and for that I say “Thank you from the bottom of my heart”. I am 43,mom to 3, James 14,diabetic and has celiac,Raelene who is my lovely daughter 12 going on 18(WOW)…Jakob who is my baby at the age pf 10 he has ADHD but still a joy.I am married to a wonderful man(also my 4th child,lol).I work full time and still manage to take care of everyone.Up at 4 a.m and in bed at 11 p.m, busy?? Yeah you could say that. But I love it.

  • Lisav Briskey

    Too…busy…to…type… a reason. Crying kids, barking dog, phone ringing, school bus coming. Help me dinner. Please!!!!

  • alicia

    I am the busiest mom ever! Swim team, swim lessons, lego club, a toddler, work, and church duties are only the tip of the iceburg! I would love a free meal once a week.

  • mimsyy

    Don't all moms feel like the busiest mom?! I'm no exception but I know that I couldn't possibly be the busiest mom on the planet. I think I saw her on Oprah once! LOL! Regardless, I strive to be the best mom I can and want my 17-month-old daughter to learn, grow, and feel the safety and warmth of love every day.

  • Adeal

    I would like to nominate Julie, the house mom/parent of the Joy home from Eagle Ranch. A home/program where troubled kids live. Julie is a busy house mom for 7 boys and also has 2 young children of her own. So she has 9 kids and 2 adults to care for. She is always on the go doing something for one of these children and could definitely use a break from cooking.

  • heatherwilkinson

    Let's see where to begin..lol Well with keeping up with schedules, working and keeping up with couponing that doesn't leave much room for much else! It would be great to have one meal a week planned and paid for!

  • Lyvismommy

    How crazy is it that we are all so busy??? I have a husband, two small ones (Dilyn – 5, Alyvia – 2), and I work 50-55 hours a week at a job that sometimes follows me home. In addition to that, I do quite a bit of volunteering with our church, which keeps us very busy. Up until recently, I had been doing more ordering out than we should have, but upon revamping our budget a few weeks ago, cooking at home is a must!!! I am so thankful for this website that helps me save money, and I would be so grateful for one meal a week being taken care of! Who needs to go out to a restaurant when you have Michael Angelo's at home?

  • Megan

    Not sure I'm the “busiest” mom, but I never seem to get everything done! I have a 13 month old, and I stay home with him, except on Wednesdays, when I work as a nurse. This would be an awesome win for me, I wouldn't have to worry about what's for dinner on my paid to work day!

    BTW, these entrees are really tasty, one of the few ready made things I buy.

  • Angie L.

    I am def not the busiest mom I know…but I still definitely stay busy with my 2 year old little boy running around. It would be great to win this b/c I could always have a frozen meal ready to go when I am in a rush. Thanks!

  • Ashlea

    I am a very busy mom! I work full-time, and have twin 10-month olds boys. I am always on the go, dealing with work, playing with the boys, or washing because of their reflux :) This would help out my family so much!!!

  • Michelle Rulmont

    I am a mom to 5 year old twins, substitute teacher and working on a garden blog-I would LOVE to have dinner made for me! And healthy too!

  • crystallogan

    I'm the busiest mom because I hold down a part-time job, take care of a very rambunctious 9-month-old, and am working on writing a novel. Absolutely no mommy time, and barely any dinner time! lol This would help immensely.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1212558077 Leslie Sadkowski

    I am the busiest mom because I have 6 kids, homeschool. scrap book and coupon.

  • alj2519

    I feel I am the busiest mom. I am a new mom of a two month old boy and I have two wonderful girls that are 5 and two. They are wonderful, but keep me sooo busy. My 5 year old daugther has servere autism. We spend our days in the car running her to and from therapy all day. She has school 5 hours a day and then therapy for 6 hours a day after that. We usually have time to pick up something on the way home or eating it the car. She keeps us busy, but we wouldn't change it for nothing. My two youngest kids just go with the flow of staying busy. Thankfully. This would help me save some time and money.

  • ronniealice

    I have three boys, ages 6, 3, and 19 mos. I also work full-time. After work, I just want to be with my boys, and feel guilty cooking dinner instead of playing with them. Laundry's forever calling my name as well– there's just never enough hours in a day. A meal a week that I could just pop in the oven would be amazing, and give us more time together as a family!

  • lillismommy

    I am the mom to a VERY busy 18 month old precious little girl!!! Not only am I a full-time mom, but I'm also a full-time public school teacher for students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities. I have to lift and pull and feed and wipe all day at school, then come home and have enough energy to give my daughter! My husband is back in school full time so it's often left to me to cook and clean. Having one night a week taken care of would be WONDERFUL!
    Thanks!

  • tquick

    busy grandmother needs break!! mornings are for housecleaning – walking to get off so much medication / pick up 1 grandchild fix a quick lunch and after school snack (grandchildren are aways hungry)then supper for two families – please help!!

  • Karen

    ahhh….Would LOVE to have someone else fix dinner once a month! I am a Mom who teaches 5 years olds, works for a mission organization, volunteers and manages my home. I enjoy helping others and making greeting cards in my “spare” time. Please pick me? Thank you…

  • Iris

    I am a mom of 2, Jack who just turned 4 and Anna who will be 1 in just 2 weeks time. I am a part-time student, giving myself a second chance at the career path I would have liked to have taken, and so I can be ready to start again when the kids are both in school. Would love to win this – I have found that a lot of the coupons on the various sites are for processed junk, and it's hard to find coupons for healthy foods. Thank you for all you do.

  • susiramsey

    I work full time at a demanding job with two active teenage girls (and neither drives yet) I literally am home only to sleep M-F and fit in my couponing and shopping while I can. Not that I'm complaining – I never was one to sit still, but these meals would sure come in handy – especially since I just got a chest freezer for mothers day

  • maria

    I am a mom of two (ages 14 and 5) very busy, wonderful kids.

  • casey

    By no means am I the busiest, but this would be great to win for my family. I am under 30 years of age with a 17month old and another due in less than 3 months. I work full time as does my husband and there just are not enough hours in the day!

  • Benjamin

    Ok, I'm entering on behalf of my mom. She is *the* busiest person I have ever met. I'm now 24 and my brother is 22, so while she's not busy with us now, she still has her hands full! Here's how.

    1) She has THREE dogs that live inside. And they aren't tiny chihuahuas. One's a lab and another's a full-grown collie. Did I mention that she often spends Sunday afternoons loading up the car to take them to Burger King to get them a burger? (Does it count if she's so busy because she's spoiling our dogs rotten?) :) And even though they sleep inside, every time my mom goes outside, the dogs start freaking out, wondering if she's going to go away forever, so she has to stop and wait for the dogs to come out with her. I come home every now and then and I get exhausted just in the short time I'm there!

    2) She has a nice sized backyard full of flowers and trees, which she has to water religiously, seeing as SC has a tendency to constantly be in a drought. Not only is she all the time changing out her flowers with the seasons and constantly pulling weeds…but this year, she also decided to plant *drumroll* a vegetable garden in a different part of the yard! More things to water, more things to tend, more things to weed (but at least it's free produce!).

    3) Oh, and she has a husband to take care of, too. :)

    4) Any musician knows that a musician's work is never done. She currently has a job as a pianist at a church, so on Sunday morning, she's out with the sunrise and off doing her thing.

    5) On top of playing the piano, she also sings and plays the violin, which she often does at church and at other venues.

    6) Oh yeah, and she TEACHES many students of all ages the above three musical disciplines.

    7) Did I mention that she's also working in the studio to record her second album? This time, she has other live musicians, such as a saxophonist and drummer and a synthesizer player. The hours in the studio were preceded with COUNTLESS hours of preparation and musical notating and practicing and composing. She composes her own piano music and choral music, and she even writes music for her music students to teach.

    8) As if keeping up with the housework, yardwork, husband, dogs, and music weren't enough…she has now taken it upon herself to pursue a photography certificate! This semester, she has been attending the local technical college and taking about four weekly courses to complete her certification all in one semester. She's a beast! (In all the best senses of the world.)

    9) Her pursuit of photography has led to people calling her up, wanting her to do photo shoots, weddings, etc. She even volunteered her services at a family's formal tea party. She then takes her own pictures her original piano compositions and makes custom DVDs for the parties involved if they'd like. Most people would hire someone else to do that, but she does it all!

    10) And she still, somehow, manages to talk with me and her own mother at least once a day. :) She's the best!

  • Jennifer Jackson

    I am the busiest mom ever because I care for my 3 year old and my 84 year old grandma…what a happy, hectic, blessed life I have!

  • Ashleigh Delport

    I am the busiest mom :-)) I take care of 8 little ones every day while teaching K3 (without an aide :-) and then come home to my three bundles of joy, two of which deal with medical issues. I then get to take care of house and home while trying to prepare a healthy dinner each night. My husband travels for work, so I get to do alot of this alone :-( My in-laws are missionaries in Africa, so I tend to their mail etc as well as their cottage (which is next door to us) for two years at a time while they are away. It's a busy, crazy, wonderful life which I am so blessed to be part of BUT I would LOVE the help of preparing one less meal a week.

  • Patty

    Don't know that I am the busiest, but I have 3 children ages 13, 12 and 8 that I take back and forth to band, boy scouts, robotics and various other events. I am also an only child and take care of my mother. I also work part time and try to keep up the house and washing (which never gets done!!) With our budget there is no room for eating out so having one meal a week taken care of would be wonderful!!!

  • Jessica

    I would have to say I am one busy mom. I have a 3 year old, 18 month old, and a 7 month old. My husband works from 7 am to 10:30 pm M-F and I run our own Photography business. I am also active in our church life where I am gone 4 times a week for church services and classes. Life is pretty hectic and I would love some help with the number one thing I need help with…DINNER!

  • Allyson

    I am a very busy mom of 3 children ages 10, 8, and 4. I love my job as a mom and wouldn't trade it for anything! But I would trade some of the tasks like cleaning bathrooms after little boys, doing mountains of laundry, and cooking supper EVERY night!! I would LOVE to have 1 night a week a supper already planned!!

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/EIMKXPZR7GPTJAH3NAYUD6JS6U Kathie

    I'm a busy mom because my DH travels for work 75% of the time and my 15 month old DD doesn't sleep! I'm always running on fumes but you have to do what you have to do!

  • KFM

    My wife manages to love her Lord, support her Pastor husband, home school our children and work to help support our family. She be a busy woman!

  • Simon

    My wife is not exactly a “busy mom” yet but hopefully she soon will be. We have just completed classes to become foster parents and are looking to take on a sibling group of children, two or three siblings and provide a safe home for them while we try to get them back with their parents or maybe find a permanent home for them. Maybe ours? Anyway, my wife is busy with a full time job and other things in her life and this would help out greatly towards feeding any foster kids that we take in within the near future.

  • Linda Rea

    I'm trying to help with meals for my son and his wife. She is on bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy and it would help so much for them to have already prepared meals.

  • Jeannie

    I have 4 children ages 9,5,3,and 2 months.I homeschool our oldest.Any help with dinner would be so wonderful!!

  • bigkat71

    I feel I am the busiest mom because I have three children ages 7, 5, and 4 who all attend 3 different schools at opposite ends of the county. It's a 72 mile round trip. My middle child is a special needs child who needs constant care and attention. I also pick up a friends children and take them home. I love being a stay at home mom who never stays at home!

  • Amy Freeman

    I am super busy trying to be the best mom to my 4 kids with one on the way! This would be great to win!

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/VNSJA7HNDYRSAUPFAFHYXFBDDY Loretta

    I am the busiest mom…there are days that I don't even have time to look at my face while washing my hands after I go potty. On these days, I finally take a look at my face when taking my dry contacts out of my eyes after being on my feet for 16+ hours and find that there is some random dark thing(not the circles under my eyes) on my face. It's great that it was my breakfast and I just ran around to work, the store, pickup up the kids, and had this on my face all day!

  • amberporter

    Not sure if I am the busiest mom, but here goes . . . I have 3 kids: 6 1/2, 5 and 3. I am homeshooling the oldest 2 and the youngest is at home with us as well. 2 of my kiddos also have severe food allergies, which means that there are no meals around here. I make EVERYTHING from scratch to ensure there are no “unsafe” foods, and while I love doing this it is exhausting. Every so often I long for an easy frozen dinner night . . . I would most likely still have to make something for the 2 allergic ones, but at least that would cut my job in half!!! Thanks for a great website!

  • Chantel31

    Every Mom is busy whether they have one child or four. I love that while these dinners are cooking in the oven it gives me a chance to work on homework with the kids, go over piano lessons, or just take my kiddos outside to play. Michael Angelo dinners give me an hour to be with my four kiddos. And the lasagna is yummy, one of our favorites!

  • twlady

    Busy, yeah. I have two teenagers that are very active and need me to transport them. I run an in home business. We all are very active with church activities. And then there is family time. We try to have dinner at least 4 nights a week at home, cooking something healthy for my family.

  • Darthy S. Strother

    Once, a long, long time ago, I thought retiring from 40 yrs. of teaching ment a time of relaxation; lots of leisure, & book reading. NOT! This Mother/Nana is in 3 church choirs, has adopted two USA soldiers in Afgan. to write to & send boxes; making Quilts For Kids program for kids in chemo, etc, as well as the usual Mom/Nana activities for basketball, scoccer, cheerleading, & band activities, and knitting scarves & hats for missionaries to take to freezing children in India.I keep plenty of flowers growing in our yard, & help the neighbors with their yard. I travel with 2 choirs that sing in Nursing homes, Senior Centers, and Assisted Living homes. I still even do a little bit of subbing in the schools. I'm very thankful that I'm well enough to do all of these things, and thankful that the grandkids taught me how to use my new cell phone so I can keep up with my schedule, as well as let the family know where I will be each day. I would so greatly appreciate being chosen as your winner!! Thank you, Darthy

  • Shannon

    Mom of two,Work full time, Pastor's Wife. Need I say more?

  • Malissa

    Wow – I would SO love to win this giveaway! I can't really promise that I am THE busiest mom on the planet (I mean, aren't we all crazy busy just trying to keep up with the gazillion things that fall on our plates as mom, wife, taxi driver, cook, maid, financial plannerr, owie kisser, confidant… full time circus manager? :-) ) But I just became a mommy to three kiddos under the age of 5 (a 4 year old girl, 2 year old girl, and 6 week old boy!) and definitely have my hands full. I am a stay at home mom (although I'm not sure that's a fitting title since we are ALWAYS on the go from this activity to the next!) and also work from home part time – which has it own challenges since I have to type with a baby in my arms and two sweet little girls who seem to want my undivided attention. I don't think I actually sit still until midnight… and then I have a sweet little newborn sleeping on my chest since he seems to think he can't sleep on his own. :-) Wouldn't trade it for a minute though… crazy circus and all!

  • heathercmg

    Wow- I think we are all the busiest Mom's in our own right!!! I don't have a paying job but I am on the run constantly between, school drop off,pick up, sports, music lessons, volunteering, couponing and just living!

  • http://aol.com Jerri

    Its my B-day! Mother of 2, work 2 jobs, attend church, feed 6 people, 2 dogs, 2 frogs,and a lizard.Church, cubscouts, and teacher for VBS. Couponing is my only time alone!I am non stop from 5:45am until 11:00 p.m. Mu husband works opposite shift from me so I am constantly reworking my work schedule.My daughter has breathing treatments every 3 hours right now.I do more homework now with my 9 year old than I ever did in school!My daughter has 45 minutes of medications she has to receive every night before bed, and I work until 7:00 pm. So this makes it very difficult to feed, bath, and spend timewith my children before bedtime. My husband works at 7:30p.m so we tag hands and he is off! I am soooo busy.He comes home at 6:00am and I leave for work at 6:30 and it starts all over again! These meals would be wonderful for my family. I could actually spend some of my grocery planning and shopping time with my kids. Plus I walk every morning after I take my boy and his friend to school.I pay my bills on my lunch break at work because I don't have time at home. I am planning a vacation now for my family and in-laws and am very overwhelmed trying to please every one. I am truly a busy mommy!HELP Me!

  • Helena Upchurch

    I would say that I am a busy mom in every sense of the statement. 3 1/2 yrs ago our family went through a catastrophic event that left our oldest child, Emma disabled. We were released Wednesday 4/28 from her 11th hospital stay. She has had 10 surgeries all but one were on her brain and skull, which is made of plate implants. She requires 8-10 hrs a week of physical, occupational, and speech therapy which is all done outside of our home at a rehab center over an hour from where we live. I also have 2 beautiful boys who are troopers when it comes to the care of Emma. My children are 5,4, and 2. I work a part time job, participate in ministry @ our church, and homeschool our oldest. I am so blessed to do all the things that I do and can see God's hand in everything. But am I a busy momma, no question.

  • sue

    I am sure we are all the “busiest” Moms just by the nature of the job! I too am a super busy Mom to a Pastor, two kids and a 75 year old mother who has been very ill for over a year and in and out of the hospital AND I am 48!!! My kids are 6 and 9 which is no small feet at 48 (or any age for that matter LOL). My husband is also a musician so is often out at a “gig” not to mention the many lives that we minister to. Needless to say, this would be a huge blessing and I LOVE Michael Angelo meals, YUMMO!! I hope I am chosen!!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

  • mommydub

    I know there are a lot of busy moms out there, and I am one of them! I work two days and two nights a week, and my husband works the other two days and nights at two different jobs. We have a three year old daughter who attends preschool three days a week, and is never in day care or with a sitter: we think it is very important for her to be raised by us. My husband and I pass each other during “the switch off,” but we wouldn't do it any other way. I love my family, and even though it's tough making all of the schedules work, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Oh, and did I mention we do all of this with one vehicle?? :)

  • Afullhouse

    Less time worrying about what's for dinner = more time to spend with my 3 beautiful children!

  • http://www.goodteamworks.com meredith good

    OK, my hubby and I together- run 3 businesses from our home: Good Team Payment Processing, a MonaVie juice distribution, and we have 3 rental properties that we own manage. This is done while raising a 3 and 5 yr-old. In addition to that, I take on extra freelance writing assignments, sell on eBay, Craigslist, and have yard sales to bring in extra money. Currently I am spear-heading a community food-sharing center, located at Shoppes at Woodhill, called Food Boutique (it's inspired by couponing and will help folks in financial trouble to learn!) – We host a small group at our home once a week- where, yes- I cook !And, so the meals would be great for that!! Also my hubby and I are doing the “P90x” diet and exercise program (6-days/wk exercise)- and I do all meal planning, couponing, and shopping! Whew! It looks worse on paper than it feels, but- not only would the coupons help us, I'd love to pass them along to other families who are need, through our “Food Boutique” (which is almost completely STOCKED from couponing overage!!) – Ok, I think I will go lay down now;) M

    • emmfromsc

      Okay, I give up…you win! He he
      Love you, Meredith and you are a super-busy AND great mom. So impressed with this note that I couldn't bear to even jot one myself :) Beth

  • Kristi Parker

    Type your comment here. If you are a mom, you are busy! No matter how many kids you have, they take up all of your time. A mom never stops being a mom. I would never be able to boast that I am the “busiest” mom, but the blessings in my life keep it very full. Being the proud mom of four boys ages 10, 9, 8, and 7 and of twin five-year old girls necessitates a busy life. My kids certainly take no more of my time than a parent of one; however, I am sure I do much more laundry! I am also privileged to homeschool my children – my favorite people in all the world. If we are not at home, you can find us at church (my husband is a pastor) or at the baseball fields (5 games this week alone). I love my life and the fullness of it, but a night each week to not have to plan dinner would be awesome! Hooray for all moms – the most overworked, underappreciated, underpaid people in the world!

  • amy_nacnud

    I'm often told I'm way too busy as a mom. I'm currently busier than usual since I'm caring for my husband who had back surgery less than 2 weeks ago on top of my usual stuff. I'm a stay at home mom who is homeschooling my older daughter. I also have a 15 month old. I run the operations and back office for my husband's company from the house and sell real estate part-time. We're animal lovers and have 5 dogs, 2 cats, 2 horses, and a donkey (most are rescues). Until my husband recovers,I'm also in charge of all the farm duties. Between vet visits, driving my husband around for 2 more weeks, shuttling the kids, etc. I stay pretty busy. It's not too fun right now as I've been battling Mono (Epstein Barr Virus)for several months. The Michaelangelo's Eggplant Parmesan is our favorite. It's better than that in most restaurants, so this contest will be a real blessing to someone.

  • sheilawright

    i have three teenagers ages 17, 14, and 13 plus my hubby and i took in a 19 yr old that is trying to graduate high school. our oldest shows her horse plus all the kids are in multiple sports, my husband works 10 hours a day and i run a sewing and cake decorating business out of my home during the day plus try to keep on all the household chores and duties. these meals would help us out so much!!!

  • stewart4602

    I have three kids 5 and under. My husband works Th, F Sa, Su, M and has Tu W off. I work 12 hour days on his days off and also squeeze in consulting time on the other days. So, I am basically a full-time mom AND work 30 hours a week. It is totally worth it to keep the kids out of day care…we have wonderful days together and they have tons of quality time with their dad, too.

  • Tracy Peters

    I am the busiest mom I know. I am a mother of 3 children, 12, 8 & 3. Ihave to get my children up in mornings & off to school. I work 45 minutes from my home, Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. We have karate practice 3 nights a week for my older children. Did I mention that I am also a pastor's wife? I love to serve God. In my case that means, church twice on Sunday including teaching Sunday School, playing the piano, teaching kids church, Monday night prayer, Wednesday night service w/ a kids service an hour prior. This also means phone calls at all hours of the day & night, hospital visits, etc. Housework is somewhere in the middle of all this & on Saturdays. Yes, I love my God, my husband, & my children. But let me tell you, I am one busy mom.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/CQUIYZAJUE6FYJ6HLQIQYMV73A Charlotte

    Full-time frugal mom to 3 kids – ages 8, 4, 2
    Pastor's wife

    Enough said!

  • Joy

    I have six children and homeschool. Plus, I am an extreme-couponer! I think that qualifies me. Thanks for the giveaway Jenny and Michael Angelo's!

  • Lori Wischmann

    I am a busy mom because I need to help out my high school child with homework and need to work a lot. These meals would help!

  • mariaquackenbush

    If I could spend less time worrying about dinner and more time playing with my babies…. that would be super great!! What a great give away!!

  • sarah

    Why am i the “busiest mom”? Compared to the other people on this comments board, I'm not by a stretch. But I do have a two year old and a husband who couldn't make his own dinner if it slapped him in the face. I do all the cooking, cleaning, child rearing and so forth. I work a full time job to barely make ends meet. I also pick up the few odd jobs, including cleaning and caring for the older generation.

    but I also lead a very blessed life, others are certainly more deserving. But maybe the winner will be a randomly chosen commenter.

  • kirbiratner

    “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau

    I am a very busy individual who teaches a room full of students, attends school full time, takes professional development courses, and is looking forward to taking care of my special needs nephew this summer. Between my professional development courses and assisting/teaching my nephew fundamental life skills this summer, my busy schedule will keep me active with new challenges. After all, I am thankful for the busyness that I am allowed to undertake on a daily basis. This is what leads to my success.

  • Nancy

    What an awesome giveaway. I suppose we are all busy in our own accord. I am mom to two extremely energetic toddlers one who is almost 3 and a 14 month old. Chasing after them, potty training, teaching, feeding, cleaning, pickups/drop offs to school, helping out at the church, and helping out grandparents is a full time job to say the least. Not to mention the best part is my youngest has 5 different food allergies! Many days after I am done cooking one meal for him, one for my older child, and then something for the hubby and I, I am too exhausted to eat it. Is that even possible? it be lovely to have a break with these meals!

  • sue Li

    They look so tasty! I want to win!

  • Brooke

    I am not a mom, but I often feel super busy. Between working full-time, keeping up with the house work, church commitments, etc it seems like there is always something to do. I don't know how I'm going to manage when I actually do become a mom :)

  • shaunarae

    I am a busy mom of two boys – 11 months and five years old. I work full-time outside of the home and since my husband is working two jobs right now I get full duty in the evenings. The big one has baseball and the little one has to tag along, it would be really nice to have so esay dinners lined up. Thank you for the chance to enter!

  • Heather

    I am a busy mom of five children, ages 10-16. We are constantly on the go between sports, plays, scouts, church activities, etc. During the day I work and spend a lot of time volunteering at our schools and church. I would love the chance to have help with our chaotic lives! Free dinners for a year would help tremendously, especially on those days that we are on the run and it is hard to find the time to make dinner. Thanks for this opportunity!

  • malibabi

    I am a full time employee with a 4yr old and a 1 yr old. I would love to not have to cook so I can spend more quality time with my family!!

  • Stacy

    I have a VERY active 15 month son and a 1 month old daughter that keep me very busy!

  • kellytab

    I am a very busy single mother of 2 wonderful children. I have had 3 seizures in the last year, so I am not allowed to drive until October of this year. My life is extremely busy because I am constantly having to send out emails, texts, and phone calls to arrange rides for my children to every place we have to go. I work on other people's schedules, finding myself running out the door when someone has a last minute grocery run and I have no food for dinner for us in the house. I have to walk to the kids school to participate in their activities. My son plays baseball and I have to work around his busy schedule (which includes MANY rides from kind neighbors) and ensuring that homework and meals are scheduled properly before he has to leave to walk to the place he is being driven to practice from. My life is not busy in the way that I work 60 hours a week and then have a family to care for. My life is busy because I am in a position where my life is spent trying to coordinate all the necessary parts of life by myself and at the mercy of others. I am hoping that we will win this so that I can at least count on 1 planned meal a week when it is often hard to plan a menu based on when someone is going to the store. I at least feel blessed that I am alive and well and able to care for my kids; It would simply be nice to be able to relax just a little bit, while eliminating a little stress in my already stressful life. Thank you.

  • chasgal

    I have to do all the cooking (husband doesn't) ha, so would love some easy yummy meals.

  • Dana Glitch

    I am a busy mom. I only have one child but I also work full time. Every day of the week after work we are going to either physical therapy, therapy, t-ball (game or practices), etc. On top of that I have a part time job I do 3 times a week from home (so that I can spend time with my child) after work and on one of my days off. Combining both jobs I work approximently 62 hours a week. Once I get home I make dinner, help with homework, play with my son, do bath, read story, put my son to bed. Then it's time to “relax” by doing the laundry, dishes, cleaning etc oh and also trying to coupon shop and getting all the best deals.

  • Rachel Salvesen

    I think all mom's are busy, so i can't say that i am the busiest mom. I do have 2 kids that keep me very busy, they are 3 and almost 20 months. I have my own business selling Lia Sophia jewelry, plus i do boutiques with wood crafts i make. I have 2 church callings. I also clean the house, make all the meals, do all the shopping, keep the kids happy, etc., etc. My husband commutes to and from his job so he doesn't get home until dinner time. It makes for some long days, but i wouldn't have it any other way then being home with my kids. Sometimes i am so tired that i don't feel like making dinner, so i would LOVE to win this giveaway!

  • Lisa Mcdonald

    I am a busy, mom I also take care of my husbands father is has alizehemizers sorry I spelled that wrong. I stay busy with my cleaning business, couponing, bargin shopping just to make ends meet. This would be a blessing for my family.

  • Karena

    I am one of the busiest moms out there! I have two boys, 5 and 19 mos. I work as the Director of Worship at our church and that includes directing and leading Praise Band/Team, Choir, etc. I also had to start doing all of the finances at church due to our Secretary leaving. I also sell lia sophia jewelry and I'm working so hard to become a Manager to make more more for our family. These meals would be great to give my husband and children while I am out doing jewelry shows in the evening. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  • Adrianne65

    I am a very busy mom. My husband is self -employed, and I handle the back end of his business as well as running errands for him. I am taking online classes and trying to complete my bachelors degree which I put off when we decided to home school our daughter. We also just moved my husbands grandfather to town and into an assisted living facility. He was living alone in his house three hours away and we will be taking several trips soon to rap up loose ends there. He has been a joy, but the added responsibility and travel has made it difficult for me to keep a regular schedule. I find that I do not think about meals until everyone is hungry and in turn we end up eating out. Which is something we have rarely done in the past.

  • Venetia

    I am a very busy mommy to 3 children – two of which are in different schools. I do all the admin and computer work for my husbands handyman business and just recently set up and maintain his website and monthly e-newsletters, I myself make ceramic figurines for children to paint and sell them on etsy.com, together with baking children’s specialised character cakes and am in the process of designing and setting up my own website – All in the hopes of trying to make a little extra cash on the side for all those non-budgeted incidents that seem to pop up every month. These coupons would definately be a time AND life saver. Thank you

  • Noelle P

    Busy mom here! With working part time, raising a two year old and a husband ;) and keeping up the house.. there's so much to do! What a great opportunity to have a relaxing evening with delicious food on the table!

  • http://www.facebook.com/dixiepixie Heather Creech

    Well…while I'm usually classified as a SAHM, I actually work part-time, volunteer in my son's Pre-K classroom, volunteer for school-wide events, am Assistant Coach for my son's soccer team, play softball on a Women's League, and am an Army wife. I have also volunteered with events in the local community here and there as well, as I can fit it in. So all of that, and then being a coupon mama, keep me quite busy. I would ADORE winning these meals!

  • mackjackmommy

    I am the mother of a 14th month old as well as a 28 month old. In addition to that full-time job, I am also a freelance graphic designer. My husband travels 4-5 days/week on business, so most of the time it's just the kids and me. I would love to have something handy that I don't have to spend time “dealing with” on the stove.

  • bettytuohy

    I beilieve I am the busiest Mom, I work anywhere from 50 to 80 hours a week, I do all my couponing at night time that is when I can relax, I own my own buisness, I am also a gymnastic coach 8 hours a week, I drive my daughter 1 hour one way to gymnastics 2 days a week, she is also in 4-H sewing program 1 day a week for and hour and also 4-H photography class for 1 hour a week and she also plays fast pitch softball 3 day's a week, I am also a Band Mom and take care of all the uniforms for all the kids in Marching Band. I also go on Band Trips to shaperone the kids and finally I do alot of fund raising for the Band so we can raise money for the instruments so the kids can play music and there band fees andbe able to be in the Band for Free

    • bettytuohy

      I am also a Mother of THREE Kids

  • Julie

    I am another of one of those women who seems to be on the go all the time and never takes a minute to slow down! I have three children ages 9, 8, and 2. I am also a Kindergarten teacher. Due to the economy, my husband took a job 2.5 hours away from home a little over a year ago. He comes home once a week most of the time, sometimes twice a week if he can schedule a day off. Between soccer, horse riding lessons, church, and school, we stay busy! But it's all good!

  • emily0780

    I am a full-time working mother, and my husband works full time on a night shift. We also try to stay involved in activities and ministries at our church, and our daughter's activities. Because we are on such different schedules we have a precious few hours an evening after I get home and before he has to leave for work to spend with each other and our five year old daughter. I love to cook and try new recipes, but premade meals are an absolute must and free up more time for us to spend together. It would be an absolute blessing to win this giveaway!

  • Nicole

    I'm the busiest because I work a lot and am going through a very stressful time trying to become a MOM. After 2 1/2 yrs of trying it doesn't get any easier. But we will never give up until we have our baby in our arms.

  • jaimid

    I am not a mom myself, but I'm entering for my own mother. She spent 20 years raising my sister and me, then right as she and my dad became “empty nesters” both of their mothers developed health problems. She now takes care of both her mother and mother-in-law. I would love to give her a break from cooking since she hasn't yet had a break from care-taking!

  • jilllane

    I've got a 6th grader & a 7th grader, who have Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, track, lacrosse. I volunteer at an animal rescue as well as our local Nature Center, helping with animal care and whatever else comes my way. I work at a culinary center at night and did I mention that I'm a Girl Scout Leader too?? I'm not complaining, I love every minute just happy to have the chance to take one meal a week off my plate!!
    Thank you~
    Jill

  • Kristin Reickard

    I am a busy mom. My husband is often on the road so I run the house on my own a great deal. I homeschool my children which is a full time job by itself!! I am very involved at my church and have taken leadership positions in different ministries. I also am busy playing driver to my daughter for all the activities she is involved in. I love my life, and I wouldn't trade a bit of it! I do think winning some of these yummy dinners would be very helpful in the hustle and bustle of my day!!

  • laurenhuffmaster

    1. I am a stay at home mom.
    2. I am a full time student.
    3. I am a caregiver to my grandfather.
    4. My husband is a police officer which means I never know what his schedule will be and I must prep breakfast/lunch/dinner for him to eat on the road. Also it means ironing a lot of uniforms.
    5. I am currently teaching Sunday School.
    6. I am a private consultant for a company serving adults with disabilities.
    7. I serve on 2 committees at church
    8. I am growing an organic garden to help reduce produce costs for the year.

  • Becky

    I home school our four teen and pre-teen sons while helping my husband run our family business. Busy, busy, busy!

  • http://cathrynmeighan.blogspot.com cathryn

    I'm the busiest mom because not only am I mom to two kids at home, I am also a “mom” to my 23 second graders at school!

  • April

    I am mother to only two cats and a husband that requires the occassion extra attention. I really submitting a comment just to ask how the winner will be determined, because I see that there are 1462 comments as I type. Jenny, will you be reading them all? In which case, you should be nominated for the busiet Mom. Good luck to all of the TRUE mothers out there, and thanks to mine for being so wonderful, loving and generous. Same to you Jenny! Thanks.

  • marynash

    Thank you

  • Amy

    I am sure that I am probably not the busiest mom ever but I do feel very busy. I am a mother of 3 children ages 7,5, and 2. I teach first grade at our local school. I am the pastor's wife and choir director at our church. I feel very honored to be all of these things and call myself very blessed. I would love to receive this giveway for help on those nights that I need a fast meal.

  • Jillann

    I feel like I am the busiest Mom I know because I always seem to have something else to get done. I am a divorced mother raising 4 children, Chase 18, Cody 13, Nick 12 and Alyssa 4. I am pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and I am in Honors Society as I carry a 3.9 GPA, I also work full time cleaning homes.It can be a real juggling act, but at the end of the day I can think of nothing I would rather do than raise my beautiful children and work to better provide for them.

  • sandyc215

    I want to nominate my pastor's wife, Jeanne N., who is at every function, helping cook, clean, remodel, and chauffeur, while still doing all those things for her family AND homeschooling a child with disabilities. I am a slug in comparison!

  • Emilytwinmom

    You are so great giving away a free dinner a week for a year! I am a very busy mom, I am preparing to homeschool my 11 yr old, and care for our twin two yr old boys. There always seems to be something calling my name, whether it's housework, homework, shopping needs, cats, but aren't we all like this? How will you ever pick just one mom?! I am the only family member who eats gluten free (celiac disease) so this would be an excellent treat for me, I wouldn't have to worry about cooking two “real” meals every night, I could snack and the fam would be taken care of.

  • Brittany Durrett

    If you are a mom then you are busy no matter what! That is just what comes with having kids, so I can think of a few other people who would be more deserving of this than a busy mom. How about (or how bout' as my daughter says!) someone who might be going through a hard time? As for me I am fine! Thankfully! I have a beautiful healthy 2 year old daughter and a hansom healthy 3 month old baby boy! I am a very lucky person. About little over a year ago my mom told me about a woman who worked with my aunt, who's 11 month old daughter died. She got her monitor cord tangled around her neck one night and her mom found her the next morning. I often think about her and look and see how easily it could have been me. My daughter's monitor stayed on top of her crib until she was about 6 months old. I have always wanted to do something for her, but I never knew what. She does have a little boy as well so she is a mom, and this would be a nice way to do something to help her out. While it has been a while since she lost her daughter, I still can't imagine how she must feel everyday. Anyways that was just my thought on someone I thought it should go to.

  • Katie Gibson

    I am the busiest mom because I have two BOYS under 19 mos, work from home, volunteer at the church, and still manage to save an average of 60% on our groceries each week…thank you, Southern Savers!

  • Jessica

    I am a sthm of 5 children 9mths, 3,5,6,8 and a soon to be step mom of 3 girls 3,6,8 I get up at 630 and its go go go all day long Im up first and down last

  • shelleybean3333

    I work fulltime outside the home with sexually abused children. I work fulltime in our home with 3 children under the age of 6.

  • Tyla B

    Two children under the age of 5, plus two hardworking parents with full time jobs,side jobs and entrepreneurships to boot equals quite possibly the busiest mom (and dad) ever!!!

  • Mindy

    I feel like the busiest mom with 3 boys 5 and under! My oldest is in sports, and I will begin homeschooling him this fall in kindergarten. We are active in our church and I am a Sunday school teacher, master club leader, choir member, organ player, and attend RU on Friday nights there as well. I hope I win :-) Thanks!

  • onlyonetoni

    I am a mother of 2 children. One is 12(my daughter), the other is 2 (my son). I start every day at 5am, so I can be at work by 6:30am and work until 12:30. I work as a preschool teacher and business manager for my sons preschool AND I work at the YMCA in the evenings. I am in my church choir, I also volunteer in the church nursery as well as volunteering for my daughter's school PTA and softball team. I am a taxi cab driver for my daughter and all of her friends, taking them to this game and that, the mall, movies, plays….you name it! I somehow maintain our house, all while doing my best to be a loving wife for my husband, who works for the International Missions Board.
    I recently took in a homeless single mother and her 3 year old daughter. They have been living with us now for 2 weeks and although it can be stressful at times, I take much comfort in knowing that they are now in a safe and loving environment.
    My life is crazy as all, but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

  • ASmith

    My Mom is the busiest Mom she works a full time intense job, chauffeurs the busiest teenage son I have every heard unofficial assistant to my Dad for his job, multiple committee chairperson at church and she does it all with a smile. She does laundry in the middle of the night but she gets it done.

  • Karen Mullins

    Busy mom to 2 of my own and several others….I have an in-home daycare where I care for 2-5 other children five days a week. It has been our provision after a 15 month stint of unemployment and/or commission work for my husband. So I'm grateful for the work and even more grateful that other parents trust ME to care for their little ones. Not to mention I'm the Associate Children's Director at a local non-denominational Bible study. And my newest part time job….COUPONING. I'd love to be able to pop something delicious AND nutritious into the oven at the end of a hectic day for my very own family.

  • agoodmomof5

    Woo-hoo for Southern Savers!! I'm new to couponing, and everyone recommended this site. Now, I'm recommending it to anyone that will listen. I print all my grocery lists here and am building up my coupons. Yay!! I went into CVS yesterday and got 3 Nivea Body Washes, let me tell you, it was a treat. Now, if I can just find time to take a shower!! Har-har! I am a mom of 5 little boys. Yes, there are 5 of them, all boys. I'm swimming in a sea of rowdy little men!! They are 13, 10, twins who are 5, and, the sweetest little cake I ever baked, will be 3 this month. Am I busy? Yes. How busy? Some days I don't even sit down to eat!! My husband of 16 years works for himself. He leaves in the morning, and sometimes I don't see him until 9:30 or later that evening. There's all the housework, laundry, ironing, cooking–it's like pouring sand down a rat-hole, cleaning, dishes (the dishwasher died), homework, play dates, dr.'s appt.'s, dentist appt.'s, physical therapy appt.'s, orthodontist appt.'s, school meetings, church 3-4 times a week, grocery shopping, office work for my husban's business, and a little work I do from home. Then, there's the sewing, the mending, the canning and freezing (we do a big garden), not to mention the refereeing, the nursing care, the ear to listen, the advice that has to be given, and the shoulder to cry on. I'm a sister, a sister-in-law, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, a friend, a wife, and a mother. Sometimes I feel so far behind that I know I'll never catch up, then I look at what the Lord has given me and I know I wouldn't want to do anything else. Yes, I'm busy. What a wonderful gift it would be to win this, these dinners are the BOMB!! I can't buy them very often, but they sure are wonderful!! Thanks for the opportunity, and it felt good to just write this down. Thanks, Mrs. Jenny for all you do!

  • longworthdebbie

    I LOVE your lasagna! I am a mother of 11 children and 10 grandchildren and one on the way. My dad died a less than a year ago and I have the added responsibility of being a parent to a parent as my Mom has Alzhiemers. I garden, babysit and am active in the community. It would be so awesome to have help with meals by winning this contest! Thank you very much for the chance to enter!!!

  • Tia

    Well, I am a single mom to three beautiful daughters, ages 13, 8 and 2. They were adopted from Ethiopia, where the only type of food besides traditional Ethiopian food was…Italian. They LOVE Michael Angelos! When I am not working with other people's children (I work in a middle school) I am taking my girls to cheerleading, girl scouts, and other fun outings. We would love to win this one.

  • Marcia

    I'm certain that I am probably not as busy as many mothers, because I only have one child. He does, however, expect a lot from me. I suppose that is what you call “spoiled”! My husband is a contractor, so I keep his books, pay his bills, and help in the decoration of the spec homes that he builds. I think that my home has to be spotless, and I spend a lot of time couponing and looking for deals trying to save a few dollars here and there.

  • cahabascout

    Like so many families, I am a grandmother who is helping out my daughter & her family, by keeping my 3 yr. old grandson while she completes school & works full time. Since my husband, a retired Vet, is currently unemployed, we are a team trying to make the best of quality time with our family. There's a reason you have children when you're young! Frozen meals are great!

  • kristytallarino

    Always tell myself that someone else has it harder, so I know I am not the busiest mom. But I am mom who has a toddler, works for time, and has a cop for a husband that works long, and odd hours. Sometimes, I get a little taste of what it would be like to be a single mom. So if I win this, I would like to to give it to my friend Gwyn who is a single mom of three kids, with multiple jobs, who doesn't get child support and just learned that she has a brain tumor. She deserves a break in life and I am sure a free, good meal a week would make a huge difference in her life.

  • Michelle

    I would love to win!

  • http://momsthriftyways.blogspot.com Theresa

    I feel I am the busiest mom. I work a full-time job and a part-time job to make ends meet. I also do anything I can on the computer to pull extra money into our household. My husband works full-time, but has had his salarie cut since the economy has been in slump, so that is why I am working so much. I have a total of 6 children and 2 grandchildren who all keep me busy. Only two of my children still live at home an they both have medical issues that keep me busy running them to the cardiologist, the pediatrician, the dentist and the orthodontist. I usually make at least one doctor's visit if not two per week. I take care of my home and my husband and I also keep busy with church. I have a blog I write and I also try to sell things not needed in our home on ebay regularly. I am not complaining about not having any extra time in my life, because I think being a mother and a wife is the best job in the world. Even though I feel I am the busiest Mom in the world, I would not change it for anything.

  • Allaire Webster

    I am a mother of 3 an 8 year old, 6 year old and a 4 year old. I work at the employment office where I live and I work 8:30-5. I have also been going to school for 5 semesters part time at night and online. I have usually taken 2 classes a semester but this past semester I took three so I could get my A+ network technician certificate and also my business applications certificate. I will actually graduate this Friday. I took my last final today. Anyway with the 3 kids I have my one son has vision therepy on Mon and wed after school so I dont get home till 7 pm and then tues my daughter has ballet on tues night and again I dont get home till 7 pm and then I have to get dinner, get everyone bathed and ready for school the next day so then after all that I can finally sit down and start my homework. I would love for one night to be able to give my family a good family meal. I hope I did not ramble on to much. thank you for the chance.

  • tanyahendrix

    I'm so busy my girlfriends have to remind me when I need to pluck my eyebrows and chin hairs! Looking in the mirror for any length of time would be considered a luxury:)

  • triciacliff

    Part-time RN, 4 kids ages 11-16, 1 husband, 1 Korean excahnge student, 1 dog, 2 cats, 6 fish, 1 blog, 2 books, church, meals, cleaning, saving money…..hmmmm…need I say more??

  • janalpierce

    I would guess that in all the world I am not quite the busiest mom, but with a 1 year old, a 3 year old and another on the way, anything to simplify my life and still provide my family with a quality meal is EXCELLENT in my book. Even with our crazy life we still try to eat as a family each night and meals like this make it that much easier!

  • Jenntn

    I am a super-busy mom like ALL moms! :-) I homeschool my 3rd and 1st grade children, as well as chasing down my 21 month old who likes to keep things exciting around here!

  • bethjordan38

    BUSY…. BUSY…. BUSY….. I'm not exactly sure what life would be like if i WASN'T ! I work full time at a Dental Practice ,I'm a mother of 2 teenage girls who are very active in the community , Which i am involved in constantly. I also help my sister who is a single parent of 2 children with no home and little income. Her oldest daughter has a learning disability and i help her everynight with homework …along with helping my children. This would be so helpful to not only myself, but also to my family and sisters family. Thank You.

  • addyking

    I am a married with an 8 year-old son. My husband works a full time job and goes to school at nights.I am a sub.teacher, am a “power seller” on ebay,going to school full time to become a teacher,dedicaded to my church going 3 times a week and tomomrrow I am signing my son in a Christian Online school where I will be his teacher this fall.

  • Stephanie Barrick

    I am most definitely the worlds busiest mom! A single mom (for the last 13 years!) of three teenagers who keep me going! Between my full time job as an insurance service rep, church, and school functions & homework, sometimes I feel I don't have time to breathe! I HATE eating out – and prefer for all of us to sit down together as a family for supper. Tuesday and Wednesday nights are the WORST – I don't get home until 5:30pm and have to be at church before 7:00pm. That gives me 1.5 hours to get things together for church, cook, eat, clean up and be off. Whew – not much time unless I have something in the crockpot or something I can pop in the oven and add a salad! I would LOVE to have these coupons – most definitely would use them.

  • Tracy

    I am a super busy mom to my handsome 5 year old son and my twin boys that just turned one. Oh my am I busy these days… I thought one baby was hard… the twins keep me running (all around the house) lol …. I love being busy but having one dinner a night that is worry free would be awesome. Some nights I stay up to 2am just to organize my coupons and have some “me” time!!! :o)

  • Meej

    I am a mother of two under two (19 month old daughter and 3 month old son). My husband and I both work full time and the kids are in daycare all day. The only time we really have together during the week is our early dinner at 6:00 and this would really help out as some days it's really hard to pick up both kids, entertain them and get dinner on the table at a reasonable hour. Then after dinner, it's bath time, a little more family time then off to bed for the kids so we cherish the weekends and family time together. As stressful as it is sometimes, we still have so much fun and I wouldn't change anything about my life!

  • lettyames

    I'm a pretty busy Mom, I have a special needs daughter, who if she catches the sniffles can end up in intensive care in the blink of an eye. I also spend my days helping out my Mother in Law in a ceramics business. She suffers from Alzheimers and is getting more forgetful all the time. I really worry about her being alone so spend a good deal of my day with her and trying to kep her occupied but not stressed. The current economy has hit us pretty good, my son lost his job and has had to move back home, and my daughter and her three children have also had to come and live with us for awhile. Thanks for your consideration, all these Mom's look like great candidates.

  • Sara

    I am a super busy mom. I am recovering from cancer, we own a construction company and I am the secretary/accountant/advertising dept. I have 2 c.r.a.z.y boys!! I teach school and try my very hardest to cook healthy meals!

  • emilymcgrew

    I am a busy mom of 2. I am a stay at home mom and I work part time hours at a preschool where my kids come and go with me. My husband works at least 6 days a week and usually doesn't get home until dark (at this time of year is usually 7:30 or 8). So I am my own support. I do it all with love and am grateful for what I have. Sometimes though, by dinnertime I am beat…. this would be so nice to have around on the especially crazy days when I am exhausted and don't want to slave in the kitchen! and we are a family that loves Italian food!

  • Hawkeye1966

    My wife is the busiest mom as she has to hold together the house with 3 children, aged 10 to 15, while I am on the road travelling for work just about non-stop since October of last year.

  • MaeLenaD

    I am just the typical wife, mother, who is struggling to be the perfect example for her family. The gift for free meals would be AMAZING because since I started school I don't have as much time for couponing.

    1. I am a wife
    2. I am a mother to a teething colicy baby
    3. My husband is working over time
    4. We are in the middle of moving
    5. I am a full time student
    6. WE LOVE ITALIAN FOOD!
    7. My husband and I teach our church youth group

    And hope that I can win this one it would be a HUGE help! Thanks for doing the give away this week!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Laura-Morris/23213677 Laura Morris

    I am a Skydiving Instructor and have a long day ahead of me. Work is not over until the sun goes down, and even then some parachute packing is often necessary! After jumping out of airplanes all day, I don't always have the energy left over to cook a fresh meal.

  • steph_in_AL

    I know that we are all insanely busy and anyone of us is deserving of this prize. I am a mother of 3 and they certainly keep me busy. I work all day long with my husband, which you can imagine keeps me busy. And, I have recently taken “If you give a man fish he eats for a day, if you teach a man to fish, he eats for life” to heart. My friends and I are starting a ministry that will focus on buying food for neighbors in need. The cool part is that we are asking them to use your site and make a weekly list, gather coupons and we will go shopping together. This way, we are not only filling their pantries and getting them started on their stockpile, we are teaching them to coupon so they can continue on even after they are back up on their feet. The only catch is that when they have come through the other side of their hard times, we want them to pick someone to help and teach. Pay it forward. Anyway, this is keeping me pretty busy!

  • Anne

    I am a homeschooling mom to 6 kids. Need I say more? :)

  • brittc720

    My Mom is the busiest Mom because of the things she does for everyone else. My grandparents had 5 children, and of those 5 my Mom is the only one to help them now that they are older and need the extra help. They get confused with all of their medicines, dr appointments, and bills. My Mom normally goes to their house at least 4 times a week. That's while she works a full-time head waitress job, and has a family of her own. My Mom is the support and backbone of my entire family. My Dad lost his job, so my Mom is trying to work as much as possible so she can pay the bills. She also helps my grandparents pay their bills, and for their medicines. She also treats her nieces like her own children. Both of them are pregnant and she goes with them to their dr appointments, and calls them constantly to make sure everything is okay. She does everything for everyone in my family, and she nevers expects anythign in return. Not only is she the busiest Mom, but she's also the most care-taking individual I know.

  • Bobbie

    Glancing over some of the entries they are so much more deserving than me to win this. So good luck to all who really need this to make their days easier.

  • Lisa

    My sister is the busiest mom I know. She has seven children ranging in age from 21 to 5 and they all live at home with the exception of one daughter who is at college across town and is home every weekend. My sister also homeschools all her younger children. She helps her husband run his HVAC business from their home. She also helps him manage our congregation as her husband is our teacher. part of her responsibility in that area is teaching the younger children on Shabbat and teaching the young girls Hebrew. Sometimes I dont know when she sleeps, yest she always has time for a phone call, a lunch date, sewing shirts and/or skirts for husband and children. She surely wins the busiest mom award in my eyes.

  • fenwickmama

    I have boys 9 months apart-now ages 4 and 3.

  • Melissa McCauley

    I'm almost too busy to comment! LOL! I'm an working mommy of a 1 year old (Emily) & 3 year old (Logan). I currently working 3 jobs to try and keep our family afloat while my husband is unemployed. I'm an Administrative Assistant by day, Server by night, and Merchandiser in between. Thanks for the opportunity, it would be a huge blessing to our family to win quick & easy meals that are still healthy for my babies!

  • janet4712

    I am entering for my daughter-in-law who is on the road home today. She and my son brought my only granddaughter to visit. It was the second visit ever. I vote for her as the busiest mom because of all she has had to do recently. She had the baby last May. Then my son left to go overseas when the baby was about three months old leaving my daughter-in-law to tend to the house, dog and baby alone while living in CA with no family and with a 2 hour commute to work. Then she had to list and sell their house (and all the work that comes with that) and pack and move while her husband was still gone. All this while working, caring for a new baby and a great big hyperactive dog (who is just great, by the way). Oh yeah, she also had to fly to Louisana and find a new place to live at the same time. So, my hat's off to Jackie, my very busy daughter-in-law who has now moved and gotten her family back under one roof. PS…She also managed to get a promotion and transfer with her company, too! Makes me tired just thinking of it! She deserves a break! :-)

  • laurenjohnson311

    I am a homeschooling mom of two. Between my husband and children we stay busy enough. I try to keep my children active and stay active helping others outside of my family as well.

  • Holly C.

    I am a stay at home mom to 2 adorable children. A 3 year daughter and 1 year old son. My husband is just finishing up his first year of Law School. Since we live off of his student loans I make it my job to take care of our finances and get essential items for as little as possible. I love my family so much and that is why I do couponing. I try to make homemade meals for my family as often as possible because my husband and I are very cautious of all the extra ingredients that premade food has. The idea of having a year supply of a delicious and not perservative filled food like Michael Angelo's sounds like a heaven sent for our little family.

  • April Smith

    I am a mom of three two boys 9, 4, and a daughter that is 2. I work part time at the hospital as a Anesthetist. When our youngest daughter was born she was admitted to the NICU and stayed for 10 days, she was intubated, had a feeding tube, and a arterial line. She was not premature but could not breathe on her own. When I came home I had so much food and offers from friends and family to babysit so my husband and I could spend time with her in the NICU. Fortunately she came home, a family next to us their son Tyler did not. While Tyler was in the NICU I took food and notes of hope to his mother since they traveled 40 miles to and from each day to be with him. After attending his funeral I received a note from his mother who stated my husband and I were God sent, that those meals meant the world to them. From that moment in May 2008 I began a casserole ministry at Palmetto Baptist Hospital called Caring Casseroles. I seek donations to give families a dinner to take one burden off of their shoulders. Currently, we give out about 30 casseroles a month, donations have been down as of late due to our economy. I do all the donation seeking, delivery on my days off. Caring Casseroles would love to have these casseroles it would help 52 families. Please look at our website http://www.caringcasseroles.org. I appreciate your consideration, and thanks for all the money saving tips it has helped my family tremendously! Sincerely, April Smith

  • Lisa

    I know most moms, whether they work outside the home or not, are extremely busy. I look around and am amazed by ALL of us. We single-handedly take care of our home and raise our children which includes hundreds of things – like paying the bills, cleaning up a spill, finding the long lost toy, keeping the laundry going or kissing a booboo to make it better. I am not any different than the other mom's who love their children/family more than themselves and daily live out that sacrifice.

    Most days, I am exhausted, but I wouldn't do it any other way. I am a homeschooling mom of 4 – aged 10, 7, 6, and 3. One great thing about homeschooling is that we are always together as a family, but one difficult thing is that we are ALWAYS together. My job requires much planning, organizing, thinking ahead and very, very little down time and time to myself. I can't remember the last time as was completely alone and did something I wanted to do. My husband is in full time ministry so he is on the road quite often. I don't know how I do it (God's grace ultimately), but somehow my kids are schooled, there is food in the house, our clothes are clean, and each child enjoys playing on different sports teams.

    Food in our home tends to be difficult for me as I strive to feed my family healthy. This requires more “from scratch” recipes and more trips to the store to replenish our fresh fruits and veggies. Having a year supply of healthy frozen foods would be a dream for me!!!

  • sunflwrgrl7

    I am mom to three beautiful but highly active children: a 3 year old boy, a 1 year old girl, and a 6 month old baby boy. They definitely keep me on my toes, especially my 3 year old who refuses to nap, LOL! I also manage the finances, do all the shopping, and do all the household chores while my husband works very hard 6 long days every week in order to provide for us. We LOVE Michael Angelo's food!!

  • Sarah P

    I'm busy with 3 kids, and my husband. Trying to get my kids to their activities, staying involved with school and church, saving money, keeping the house clean and organized, laundry and so forth make me just as busy as lots of other moms. Winning this package from Michael Angelo's would definitely make things easier for me! We alwasy try to eat together as a family and having dinner already to go would be such a huge help. We have tried the lasagna before and it was really yummy! Thanks for all you do on this blog!

  • simmonpd

    During the past 3 weeks, I began to show my friend, Patty, all about couponing the Southern Savers style. Patty is an exceptional, busy mom due to the fact she has 3 sons and has taken in 2 nephews to raise as her own. She lost her husband to cancer last year which was when she added two to her family. Patty is a full-time teacher and mom to her 5 boys whom she loves dearly. She feels that couponing with Southern Savers has allowed her to feed her boys well balanced meals. She is amazing because she doesn't skip a beat and makes sure her boys continue with a normal life playing sports, attending church and succeeding in school. Her boys meet her at the door to help her groceries excited to see the savings and food. Southern Savers has totally changed what she can provide for her boys.

  • chad poole

    6yr.old and 4 yr.old, wife works full time,I have been battling ALS for 6 years while staying with kids, I have limited use of hands and arms, very busy 'mom-dad'

  • Michelle

    I feel like if you are a mother, then you are busy no matter how many you have! My husband and I are the parents of two wonderful children, a boy and a girl, ages 3 1/2 and 14 months, and will hopefully be adding onto our family soon. I am a full time stay at home mom and I also work from home. My husband works a crazy schedule and does landscaping on the side for extra money. He is the hardest working husband anyone could have and we are so blessed to have him. Our lives are crazy and busy, and who wouldn't enjoy free meals!!! I've been couponing since February of this year and this site could not have come to us at a better time. Thank you for all that you do; you are probably the most busy mom of all! What a fun contest this is; thanks again, Jenny.

  • Karin

    Chasing 4 kids all day is exhausting and I would LOVE to win this so I don't have to cook on top of everything else. I know I may not be the busies mom out there, there certainly are some great comments on here. In my world though, I am way too BUSY.

  • Maligirl

    After reading some of these posts, I realize I may not be the busiest mom but I am busy. I am mom (and currently dad since my husband is deployed to Iraq for a year) to three kids (5 and under). I also work part-time from home on the computer. I will start homeschooling my oldest this fall so I don't see things slowing down for awhile yet. I would love these coupons since not having to cook one night a week would be a blessing!

  • Lydia R.

    I am a busy mom to my 3 year old daughter and my 16 month old son. I am trying to get “me” back somewhere in between…I feel extremely busy! It's non-stop, but by no means am I complaining. They are my little miracles. :) I would love to try these products, I've heard great things about them. I am also in the process of trying to purchase (and afford) healthier food options for us. Thank you!

  • kathywerner

    I am a small business owner of a computer consulting firm and mom of 2, I volunteer at church as Sunday School teacher and Vestry member, and I have a part-time job at the school with the annual fund-raiser. Plus, we LOVE Michael Angelo's dinners

  • Tonya

    Unfortunately these meals would not help me as my boys have celiac but I definitely know some needy families I could share this with! Awesome offer!

  • kristyroseberry

    I have 3 children-a 6 yrs old that I take back and forth to school and help with homework,a 5 year old and a 23 month old,and I am due to have # 4 in only 2 1/2 weeks.I also am part owner of a business. We used to eat out more,but with 3 kids and the 4th on the way,it is so much nicer to stay home and have family time around the dinner table!! These meals would be great for us as we adjust to a new routine with a new baby:-)

  • Kati Turner

    My mother is the busiest mom – she has four of us daughters and nine grandchildren! She is a wonderful mom and deserves to win delicious Michael Angelo's pizza. It would make her year! : )

  • Kristen

    I would love to win this because I have 3 busy children, ages 11, 7 and 22 months. I work full time as a RN in a busy emergency room. In order to have more time for my family, I work 6 night shifts in a row which then gives me 8 days off in a row. My husband is a police officer and works swing shifts, 3-4 shifts per week. Most of the time I don't have the energy to cook after working for 12 hours and sleeping most of the day! Winning this would make those busy 6 night stretches easier by knowing that I have something yummy and nutritious to cook my kids for dinner before I go to work!!

  • mariannebarnes

    I am an artist and do shows and festivals. I am constantly busy in the studio and need meals that are easy to fix but tastes good. I also take meals to my mom who is not well. She doesn't like meals on wheels so I try to keep her stocked with meals she can fix when I am not there to cook.

  • Lori

    I'm the busiest mom…. I have a 4 year old girl, and a 3 month old baby. In addition, my husband has two businesses. I answer the phones for the business and do our billing and inventory daily. The day I got home from the hospital, saturday, I had to do billing for 3 days, and the next day, I had to do our inventory for 3 days. Monday I was back to answering phones and taking care of both kids!!! I'm still at. My husband works 7 days a week, and is gone until 7pm., I'm left to care for the house, the kids, and even the customers…. I need a break!!!

  • Mitzi

    I am the busy Mom. I work 2 jobs as a nurse in addition to taking care of a family of six plus a dog.

  • Kortney N

    I have an 18 month old who can climb bookshelves and escape from any shopping cart seat belt! My husband is working part-time and going to school full-time. I babysit another 18 month old (who can't climb bookshelves, but almost). I also sell baked goods and do freelance graphic design to help earn a little money.

  • Brandi F.

    I love this stuff…with 3 jobs going on in this family we try to do quick meals that can be put together before my husband heads out again! Michael Angelo's is like a bonus, it is already put together for you and it's delicious! Just add breadsticks and a salad and it's good to go!!!

  • cathamox

    I love to cook fresh meals for my family, but I don't always have time. I am a flight attendant and after flying for three days and not being home it is nice to have any easy dinner to pop in the oven. I love the eggplant parm!!

  • m_family_mom

    I just MUST be the busiest mom with five kids ages 13-4 (the youngest 2 being twins) to drive to school, drive to activities, drive to church and scouts, etc., shop for, cook for, pack lunches for, clean up after, bathe or daily remind them to do so, plan trips for, entertain on rainy days, be nurse to when they are sick or injured, build volcanoes with, practice their free throws, work in their classrooms, settle disputes, launder their clothes, kiss and hug whenever they will let me, love them as much as I possibly can no matter how many times I have to remind them to be polite, respectful, careful, kind and civil to each other. I am grateful to a loving husband who provides for us, although his constant traveling for business leaves me home to be an only parent through the week, so that I can spend my days just being a mom–I can't imagine finding time for a “job” outside of this house–there just isn't enough time in a day if I ever intend to attempt to get a little sleep!!!

  • Leangela

    My cousin is the busiest mom. She has four kids, ages 9, 4, 3, & 5 months. And the 5 month old has Treacher Collins Syndrome. Therefore, she would be the busiest mom even if she didn't have the three older kids!

  • roseysunshine

    I am a mother of two and a step mother of two more. So all together I have four amazing daughters ranging from two to fourteen. I am also an artist that sells my paintings both online and at fairs and different vending festivals. So when I am not taking care of my lovely girls, I am painting my butt of to try and help support our family of six. These free meals for a year would not only help my family with time but also finacially in these hard economic times. My family is one of the many that is suffering from layoffs due to the recession. This would be a dream come true.
    Keeping all 10 fingers and toes crossed!!!!

  • http://www.pisforpigtails.etsy.com Lisa

    I'm a busy mom with 2 kids, and my husband. I stay at home and care for the children as well as have started a children's boutique business, doing dresses, hairbows, etc. I try to stay organized as well as get my son to his activities, staying involved with church, keeping the house clean, laundry and saving money. If my family won this package from Michael Angelo's it would definitely make life easier! We eat together as a family almost every night and having dinner already cooked would be such a big help. Look forward to see who wins!

  • redheaded mama

    I am a busy mom. Work full time running a department plus many weekend duties all over the states of GA and TENN. Have two children ages 13 and 7 that keep me running in different directions. The kids are involved in basketball, school/church activities that require weekdays meetings and weekends as well. My son is also in a traveling choir that takes him all over the south. It seems like I am a taxi and kitchen on wheels. It is important to me to have balance so exercise and healthy eating are also at the top of the priorities. I also volunteer with both my church and my kid's school.

  • thetnwaltz

    I love these meals, they are so yummy and taste homemade. I try to meal plan and have things in advance, but sometimes it just doesn't work. I work full time, keep up with my in-laws, who live in our town, and try to do all of the other things that we, as women, feel we are suppose to do! :o) Thanks for the chance to win this great prize!

  • Harris

    I only have one chjld, but I volunteer a lot at my church. between keeping up with him, cooking, cleaning, couponing and promoting my church, life is super busy!

  • RAMJR

    My mom has always been busy, although lately she has had to slow down. My father died, when I was young, in a freak accident. My mom was left with me and my two sisters. She has been a provider, protector, friend and ,well, mother. Right now she is recovering from total knee replacement surgery. I've been watching after her for over a week, and she is already making walker lines all over the house (trying to vacuum those out are a bitch!). I went shopping for her, and when I got back I found her washing clothes, changing lamp shades and trying to vacuum….Although she loves the fact her son is starting to cook more, and she says my meals are great. All I can remember are her home cooked meals all the years I have grown up. I'd love to be able to give this honor to her, so maybe she could spend more time being “Grammie” and enjoying a slower pace…maybe.

  • jsmom

    I am blessed with two young boys. I am grateful to be busy with them!

  • Meegan

    I am a busy “mom” to 87 teenagers that I see for 7 1/2 hours each week as a high school teacher. While I know I'm not their real mom, I keep after them to do their best and plan ahead like a true mom would do. I also run the Sophomore Class Council and a Global Awareness Club at school while remaining active with my church on several committees and holding a second job (teaching doesn't pay that well, you know, for all of the hours outside of the school day you work.) That is how I qualify for this busy “mom” giveaway.

  • June

    I'm the busiest mom because I not only take care of my family–I teach! I have to be a little bit of a mom to each of my 60 students too. Much of my time at night is planning things for them the next day. Besides-I love this stuff and could share some with them

  • lsulli

    I am a busy mother of five! With school activities and being the PTO president at our childrens school some evenings I am worn out and these meals would help greatly. We are also packing and getting ready to move to FL at the end of the month. WHEW! With end-of-the-year school activities we are busy,busy, running, running!

  • http://mommys-freetime.blogspot.com Emmi

    I'm a military mom with two kids under the age of 3. I also try to keep up a blog full time! May not be the busiest mom but I could stand a break during meal times…LOL I have to cook three different meals. One for each kid and one for my husband and me!

  • Anonymous

    Hi! Thanks for this opportunity! I thought when my kids got out of high school and had their own cars, my life would settle down. I thought when I remarried two years ago and didn’t have to go to work everyday, my life would settle down. I thought when I had a bigger house with more room for “stuff”, my life would settle down. Instead, I’ve never been busier in my life! I started my own business breeding “designer dogs” (goldendoodles) and right now we have three litters totaling 25 puppies! My clients take a lot of my time because I like to give them lots of attention. My dogs and puppies take a lot of my time. My kids, now in college, take less time but more money and I shope (thanks to Southernsavers.com) with coupon for their food and I plan out my shopping excursions for them. My husband travels and so I travel with him leaving less and less time for “homemaker” duties and, with the bigger house, comes more housework. A year of delicious Michael Angelo’s would be a Godsend! I have purchased their frozen meals for years and love them! I’d type more, but I have to feed the dogs! Thank you!

  • samanthabuntin

    I am one busy mom! I chase 3 crazy cute kids around. My husband is a police officer who works graves, so we have to be real quiet during the day. We're always on the go wethers its running to the store or to the park to get the wiggles out, we hardly ever stop. I could really use some easy dinners to help us out!

  • Kims

    We are all busy, that is obvious. I also have 3 boys, 13, 10, and 6. They are all involved in soccer. My husband is a coach as well so he is never at home with me in the afternoon to help with the rat race of homework, soccer and preparation of the meal. These meals could really help simplify things.
    Thanks for all you do for uson your website. Your always have something fun and interesting for us. I always look forward to visiting soutgernsavers several times a day, and thanks for all the money you have helped me save.

  • Melissa

    I am a busy mom…I have 3 little boys (ages 4, 2, and 9 mo) who love to get into EVERYTHING! The older 2 are in swimming lessons a couple nights a week, my husband works at a busy clinic, and I am going back to school. We also have a puppy who just adds to the chaos! I try to make as much food as I can from scratch, but it would be so nice to have one night a week that I don't have to think about what to make for dinner!

  • Mary koenig

    Love their stuff!

  • lavernefubara

    I have 4 big boys from ages 1 to 15 in 3 different schools and daycare. In a typical day I am in the car from 530 to pick up the baby until 830 when I finish picking up the other 3 from after school sports, and recreation baseball and basketball (which is in 3 different cities). My car is not equipped with a stove, range or refrigerator so I rely on hearty high quality frozen meal selections like Michael Angelos to satiate big appetites in a hurry.

  • Vicki

    I am busy at home with two little boys. I love being with them and would love one meal a week for a year!

  • princesskristin

    I think I am the busiest mom. Right now, I am a supervisor for the Census, taking a full time load of college courses, and I have three kids!

  • MountainSue

    Oh my goodness! Moms are all crazy busy! I know I am. Single mom to two energetic boys aged 10 and 13. I own my own business, work out of an office, as well as house-calls (therapeutic bodywork), in a rural county. I feel like I am always on the run with my work, my kids, caring for our animals, cooking/cleaning, homework, helping out my mom…..whew! When does anyone have downtime? Blessings abound, but life is busy….and tiring….:-)

  • Mai

    Currently, life is all about being a full-time chauffeur to the kids as they attend their school/music/sport/church activities. Meals from Michael Angelo will make life a tiny bit easier :)

  • Miss Jay

    I may not be the busiest mom out there, but I can tell you our budget would appreciate the dinner freebies!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1378185048 Mickey Kirkland

    Why am I the busiest mom… I work full time as a 4th grade teacher who loves her job! But that is just the tip of the ice berg! I don't leave at 3:30 like MOST people think a teacher gets to do!! We stay til 5:30 or sometimes 6:00, then take work home with us. The I continue with my next job, one day it may be chef or a nurse, one day, taxi driver, one day seamstress, landscaper, you name it… I wear all kinds of hats… But that's what a wife and mother of handsome 9 and 2 year old boys would do… I also have to throw in sports fan (although I would rather be at a mall!) But being outnumbered by boys sports dominate and you a busy going back and forth just to the ball field! SO… yes… I am a busy mom… and grateful for Dad's help!

  • amyevans20

    I'm a stay at home mom of a one year old — and one on the way. :) Between playing, reading, and teaching my daughter colors, animals and words, I make the time to do all of the necessary housework (dishes, laundry, cleaning, etc.), grocery shopping, couponing for all the best deals :), preparing meals for my family and others in the community that need a healthy meal because they have just had a baby or a surgery etc. I make every effort to NOT be the busiest mom I know because I want to make myself available to be there for a friend or family member when needed. From last second babysitting to driving others to the airport–I make the time to be there for those around me. I would not trade my mom job for any other, even with all of its craziness and hectic days. My family is top priority for me and there is just nothing that compares to enjoying a good dinner around the table listening to my husband's day and my daughters gleeful giggles. I'm sure life will naturally pick up on the busy-ness with the arrival of the new little one, and I would love to win free meals for a year so that I can use that time usually spent planning, buying and preparing dinner to impact and help those around me to an even greater extent.

  • renatajohansen

    I gave birth to my baby a few months ago and michael angelo's it help me during post childbirth ,since then I buy this food specially in busy days. And the truth is that we do not have money I cannot work and my husband continues looking for work but we do not have luck , we have hope in gaining this contest.

  • Leanne Thele

    I am a busy mom of 4 with a full time job and all of the kids love sports and we are never home to eat together very often so I would love to win this to have one dinner a week all planned ahead of time..Thanks

  • Heather

    Is there such a thing as a mom who is NOT busy?? LOL ;) I hope I win…. it sure would make my days a bit easier! :)

  • hshoosier

    The BUSIEST MOM OF TWINS!! I am a single mother of 8 year old twins (I know you can relate to that!). In addition to the busy schedule of the kids (cub scouts, girl scouts, etc), I OWN my own homecare business! I have about 30 employees that report directly to me. We take care of the elderly in their home and I supervise the employees and monitor the clients as the only RN. My company is expanding and soon we will be open in locations across the state. All locations will report to me as well…PLUS..I have to travel to get the offices up and running. I rush around all day then hurry home to pick the kids up by 630p and then TRY to come up with something for dinner. WHEW! I meal a week would be WONDERFUL and a LIFESAVER! :)

  • momof3wackykids

    A mother of three, very active elementary school kids would love to win. I spend a great part of the day traveling to a full time job (away from home) and playing taxi driver for my kids (soccer, karate, cheer, swimming). I find it difficult to come up with the time needed for cooking, cleaning, laundry, but I keep trying :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Teisha-Cooper-Drake/1560750287 Teisha Cooper-Drake

    OK, I can not compete with most of these MOMS, but I do stay busy providing my family a safe and fun home to live in.

  • Joy

    I am the busiest Mom in the world because I am a widowed mother of three. I work full time,and it is so great have something quick and easy to put in the oven. I appreciate the extra time it give me to help the kids with their homework,and get ready to the next day.

  • iamloved22

    I am a full time mom/wife/chaufer/housekeeper/cook/etc. I also run my own online business, a blog and I have an antique booth. Along with that I watch my nephew and help to care for an elderly family member. I host all the family gatherings for holidays big and small.

  • carolyn lecompte

    I am a busy mom, I live on a farm and by the time I get all the critters fed,I want a simple meal for the family.

  • donacflood

    My Mom, Jeanne, is 84 years young. She (and my Dad, who going strong at 87) had 7 children in less than 10 years. Now, they have great grandchildren. However, they still are so active in community and church. They ring the Salvation Army bell in freezing weather, drive “older”people to the store and doctor's appointments, check in on the elderly, sing in the church choir and more. So, if they won this, Mom would not have to cook but both Mom and Dad would get to have one meal a week for free. They deserve it!

  • Brooke

    I am not a Mom, But I would love give this to My Mom & Dad. My Dad work is not doing good. My mom been struggling to pay bill & getting grocery.

  • Jessica

    My mom is my hero, and she is one of the busiest people I know! At 54, she never thought she'd be raising another child, but when she needed to 5 years ago, she and my dad stepped up and adopted my niece, now 6 years old. So, in addition to working full time, helping my dad who is disabled, she now is helping with homework before dinner time. I'd love to be able to help her out a little more, and at least help her provide a quick meal once in a while.

  • Missy

    I am a busy mom of 4 young children aged, 10, 7, 4 and 1. I am constantly on the go with school activities and sports for three of them. And the 1 year old is busy all the time. My husband travels with his work about once a month and things can get quite hectic. It would be really great to have a helping hand in the form of dinner one night a week.

  • Shelly Egan

    This would be awesome to win! Every night of the week we are busy with either baseball or basketball. Starting in June, we will be adding football to the already crammed schedule! Please choose me!

  • http://www.tmlfarm.com kayla

    I have seven children ranging from 4 to 15. I am also mom to 1 turtle, 1 cow,1 minature horse, 2 goats, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 29 lambs, 16 mama sheep, 1 daddy sheep, and 162 chickens. I homeschool my blessings, run the taxi service to the local 4H office, and assist with several other businesses that my blessings operate. I am helping my handsome hubby with his dream of having an agritourism business at our farm while he continues his day job that feeds and clothes us. I clip coupons and organize my stock pile in my free time :>

  • meghanh

    I actually would like to enter this for my friend who is a soon to be new mom, and a full time teacher as well!

  • carlasclutter

    I am not a mom but am taking care of my 75 year old mother and also helping my dad and stepmother who lost their business last year. I have nieces and nephews I spend lots of time with, am self-employed and have a husband. I rarely have enough time to get everything done and make sure all have what they need.

  • beauspot

    Their are 4 of us and most days we are going in 4 different directions, and on top of it all I am the calendar keeper,driver, shopper, chief cook, etc. Simply put, I am the mom, and I think all moms deserve a break whenever they can get it. I try to make healthy choices for my family, some of whom have selective tastes at the dinner table. Michael Angelo's is always a hit. For those night when I can't quite get it all together, it would be nice to know that something tasty was already prepared for me.

  • michelemcintyre

    Whew! Just sat down for 5 minutes to check my email and my favorite blogging sites…….My life is busy because I am a mommy to 4 and a teacher to 20. I try my best to make our house a home by following daily Flylady routines, but some days are just so hectic with softball, bible studies, and other wonderful things! In less than a month we will be opening our home to foster children and life will become more….let's say…..interesting! Winning dinners for a year would be an amazing blessing and would give me extra time to spend with my wonderful children……..Got to go make dinner……thanks

  • landfjacobs

    I am entering for my sister Julie. She is a mom to 3 kids, 1 has low functioning autism. He is 8 years old and needs 24 hour care and does not eat. He eats thru a feeding tube. However, she still has two other daughters and herself that need to eat and stay refreshed to care for the little one. She has a hard time cooking as she cannot take her eyes off her autistic son. Alot of times they just grab cereal or toast….so this would be so wonderful for them. Thank you! Laura

  • Qmom

    I'm busy in all the normal ways a mom is INCLUDING (but not limited to) being busy using southern savers to save our family money! thanks :o)

  • christie c

    With three active girls, a job, and a home to take care of I feel like the busiest mom although I'm just one among many. At this time of year, life seems so busy and most of the time I'm zapped when its time to plan and prepare a meal. I would love to be able to open the freezer and pop a meal into the oven. That would be a wonderful treat and blessing!

  • Sharon

    This is why I think I am the busiest mom: I have a 12 year old son whom I adopted as a single mother when he was 7 months old. I have raised him by myself, having only a brother left of my family, who lives in Florida. I am in Georgia. I want my son to have all that a two parent household can provide. I drive us to church each Sunday. Monday @ 7 I drive to Scouts, Tuesday and Thursday I drive to and from soccer practice which lasts for 2 hours, Wednesday I drive him to trumpet practice for 90 minutes. Every Saturday and Sunday (after church) he has soccer games that can be as much as 2 or more hours away. Both soccer and trumpet lessons are 25 minutes from where we live. I also am a teacher and work full time. Oh, did I say that I, of course, drive him to all these places. We have a home cooked meal and sit down dinner every weekday night (I do have left-overs periodically). I do all the cooking, cleaning, yard work, etc. (He does help a little, but with all he is involved in he has to have some time to play) How wonderful it would be to be able to pop a nutritious dinner in the oven once a week, then maybe I could go do something for me!

  • Marianne

    I'm a busy mom because I have three kids, three pets, and a husband.

  • abhoward91

    My mom stays at home and she would do everything for us (cook dinner, clean the house, help with homework, take us to softball practice, etc.). The only time I ever see her releax is when she's sleeping

  • scgoode

    I am busy mom as are all of the other moms on here too. I blessed with an awesome husband and two little girls. What a blessing to be busy being a mom. I think it would be pretty cool to not have to think about dinner plans at least one night a week!

  • bpep1953

    I am a person that is on disability for Sjogren's Syndrome. Although I cannot work, it seems as if there is ALWAYS something to get done around the house. My husband just got diagnosed with diabetes, so trying to cook for him and my pregnant daughter is very difficult. These meals would be a tremendous relief for me and my daughter; then all I would have to worry about is cooking or making a little something for my husband, i.e. salads, sandwiches, breakfast food.

    This gift would be SO wonderful and appreciative. Thanks for the opportunity!!!

  • fran

    I am not a mom, but I am busy on the Internet trying to save us lots of money by finding all the good deals and printing the great Internet coupons that are available…not to mention shopping for groceries, and keeping up with housework.

  • lynn

    well…i look like a slacker next to lots of these moms, but I don't feel like a slacker when I hit the road running at 5:30 make breakfast and packing lunches for my 2 kids, working in the school library, providing a healthy home and healthy meals, trying to maintain my finances, acting as chauffeur and confidante, etc… I do LOVE Micheleangelo's food, especially their Eggplant Parmesan…it's my indulgence.

  • Kris

    Wow! I don't know if I have a chance but I feel I am a very busy mama. I homeschool my two girls all day long, take care of the house, yard and everything else that needs to be done.
    I am a taxi driver, mother, teacher, lover, wife. nurse, doctor, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, banker, cook, you name it I feel like I been it. It would be wonderful to have a meal plan for me once in awhile and made by someone else.

  • ileneid

    I am a busy mom but all my children have paws (6 cats, 2 dogs) and between working full time, walking the dogs, giving quality time to each and getting everybody fed it would be a relief to have a quick to prepare meal for myself and spouse.

  • Jacqueline

    I am a Mom of four wonderful children. In July, all will be teenagers. We are extremely active in church, Scouts, sports and an evangelistic dance and drama team. We (my husband and my children) are all caregivers to my Mom who lives with us and is bed-ridden. Thank you for offering this!

  • http://naptimecakes.blogspot.com Sarah

    I think every mom is a busy mom. I have a 23 month old and work outside the home part time. Some nights it is hectic getting home and having diner ready when my husband gets home. Having at least one meal already accounted for during the week would be an awesome gift for any mom!

  • Bobbisue

    I am the busiest mom in the world because I always put my family first! I would rather spend all day with them instead of doing other things like work, cleaning, or volunteering. But because of this, I have little time for other things like cooking healthier meals for my family. I would really appreciate these coupons because then we would have more family time around the dinner table to chat and catch up.

  • sonyapell

    As a mother of 6 children between 10 and 5 months, I think I qualify as the busiest mom! Running after our kids, ages 10, 9, 6, 5, 3, and the bitty baby takes up a ton of time and energy. Any time I can pop something healthy into the oven and not have to spend hours at the stove, it saves me a ton of stress! Thanks Jenny for running this contest! It will be great for someone. :)

  • hmcrouch

    Iam the mom of four girls. I have a 9 yr old, 4 yr old and the twins will be 1 next week on the 8th. Somewhere in the middle of all this I graduated from nursing school in December. My family love quick meals!!

  • twinsplus3

    I had 5 beautiful children in 6 years…the oldest are twins! I love every minute but my hands are full and I am extremely busy! I work part-time at their school and am very involved with all the activities they are in. I would love to have part of my life simplified and just having something as simple as a heathly, quick meal once a week would be heavenly! My story isn't all that different from every other mom…but this sure would be a blessing to our family!

  • dawntodd

    I missed work at my job today where I “raise” 30 teenagers with emotional and behavioral problems. I missed work cause both my children ages 3 and 2 have been sick for 2 days and both have ear infections. They have been crying all day for 2 days. My son refuses to take the medicine and I have hold him down and wrestle it into him. My husband is out of town golfing and my house is a mess. I am the busiest person who has accomplished absolutely nothing today and could really use some Italian food. I'm thinking I really need some wine to go with it;)

  • Serene

    I am pregnant with our first child, and since my husband doesn't cook, my goal is to stock our freezer with some meals before our baby arrives. Winning a years' supply of meals would be EXTREMELY helpful for both of us! :)
    And lasagne/Italian food happens to be my favorite!!!

  • kara krause

    I am the busiest mom because, I am learning how to clip coupons to save a ton of money… Yeah! I visit all the different websites to help me find my way.. Thank you to all the great bloggers!

  • daniellegreenwood

    I am a mom of a 3 year old. My husband has arthritis in his back and two cracked discs so I do the cooking, cleaning, mowing, baths, take care of the dog, etc. I also have a full time job working with the Mentally Disabled. So I do all this same stuff at work. It is never ending. This is a lot. But I do make it. We don't make a lot of money at all and no assistance from government. I try my best to use coupons but don't have a lot of time to look for a lot so I don't walk out of the grocery store with less than $100 dollars of stuff usually. So, this would help out a lot.

  • loricp

    I'm so glad I found a moment to sit down and enter this contest! :) I am a full time teacher, with over 100 students. I advise our Student Council, which runs dozens of activities and donates thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours to various charities every year. Most importantly, I have one beautiful 20-month-old daughter, whose activite, inquisitive nature thrills me – even if it is hard to keep up with her! I have a husband who is also an English teacher and an advisor, a beautiful house, a full garden, a large, loving, time-consuming Italian family…. I wouldn't trade any part of my life for anything, but taking “cooking dinner” off the schedule would certainly help a lot!!!

  • Arknut

    Not only am I full-time 4th grade teacher, but my three children at home keep me hopping. If that isn't enought, add volunteer work, and two very busy fur babies-my welsh corgis, Zorra and Scout. I get tired even thinking about it all!

  • http://www.ifatreeweretofall.blogspot.com Alicia Gregg

    I am a mom to an 18 month old little boy, I substitute teach in our local elementary school 4, if not 5 days a week, and I'm a youth pastor's wife, I serve as our girl's minister which keeps us out and leading youth lessons on Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. Every Monday we have small group to grow ourselves and every other Thursday night is band practice (my husband is the praise and worship leader at our church as well.) Whew. Makes me tired just writing it! This would be awesome for “fast dinner” nights!

  • Darlene

    Quick and easy good meals

  • Sabrina Gregory

    I am the busiest mom because I have 3 children 2,4,and 10 2 go to different schools and all three are in sports. It would help so much to win this because I have also been out of work for a while and dont know when I will be able to return to my company thanks So Much!!!

  • kbribelin

    I am CRAZY busy juggling a wonderful growing family, 2 little children right now, a wonderful husband, a full time Mary Kay business and, my husband is in the military! He's a LT in the Army and can be gone from us for months at a time. He just got back from being gone for 9 months, so, even though I am not exactly a single mom, I SURE KNOW what it is like for those who are! We are so grateful to God for bringing your blog and all that comes with it into our family so we can share it with others!

  • angiebrocker

    Hello – I believe I am the busiest mom – we just moved from Michigan to Florida. My husband came first, so I drove a 26 foot moving truck towing our car on a trailer by myself. I unpacked the house while my husband worked while getting our three teenagers set up in school, wor and activities. I now work as a merchandiser – a very physical job for this 40 year old mom! If I don't keep up with the mostly male workers, I won't get called back the next week. We have two golden retreivers, a new mom cat with 4 kittens an – did I mention – a husband and three teens (two of whom are learning to drive). In my “free time”, I am getting aquainted with lots of yardwork (palm trees!), a new church and learning a new area. Thank you!

  • Gina

    Wow, after reading some of these comments I don't know how they do it. I have one little boy 2, and one big boy (husband). Not sure who makes a bigger mess;). Working full time and trying to keep up with house, cooking, yard can be overwhelming. I love when we can have a quick, but nutrious meal. Thanks for having contest like this! Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

  • amandablanton

    I am a homeschool mom of 2 boys and one on the way. I also teach Sunday School and I teach preschool every Friday at our homeschool co-op. If I am not teaching or cleaning or getting my lesson plans ready we are going to T-ball games and practice. But I love every minute of it. :) Not having to worry about dinner once a week would give me a little more down time with my husband and kids.

  • Emily Irwin

    I think I am a busy mom because I have a 10.5 month old who is sooo very attached to her mommy sometimes I can't get anything done :) I work as a nurse outside the home and my shift is 3pm-11pm so these are some long days esp. because she gets up at 6:45 am!!! I also am a couponer which keeps me very busy! Thanks!

  • anniemc64

    I thnk I am the busiest mom. I am a 45 year old widow of a college student and high school student. My daughter, who is in college, also works so she cannot help around the house. My son is 16 and also is involved with school sports and other activities. I am a full-time nurse (work late some evenings), part-time seamstress(I am up to midnight most nights with sewing orders), and help my boyfriend with his produce stand. Winning this will really help on my extremely crazy nights when all I can do is manage to walk in the door and ask the kids what they want for take out!

  • Island girl

    We are all busy. I work 50+ hours a week and miss out on all the goodies that are posted!

  • Jan

    I may not be the busiest mom,,,,,,but I do go to bed tired at night, My daughters are grown with children of their own, My job as mom is not done though because I help them with my grandchildren, I guess my biggest job is my retired husband. LOL that can be worse than the kids,

  • ingramdawn

    I'm nominating myself for the busiest mom this time. I have three children ages 10, 5 and 9 months. My policy is always “When you don't waste time saying you can't, you find the time.” Everyone knows that, if you can't find someone to do it, Dawn will. I don't mind–It's good to help out at school, or watching my friend's children. I drive children to activities, carpool and all of the usual stuff as well. We only get one life, so you may as well fill it up with whatever you can!

  • eesh

    I live the busy life of a mom of all boys and would be so grateful for a weekly meal that is free and quick to prepare–even better yet it's a yummy, sticks to your tummy, hearty meal from Michael Angelo's. I have a family of all boys (including my dog!). They are very active in sports. Actually, the only night without sports is Sunday. All other nights we are either going to baseball, basketball, and soccer games (oops, don't forget piano lessons)! Sometimes I shudder at the thought of keeping them fed. They already have big appetites! :) What will it be like when they are all teenagers! Ahh!

  • Natalie

    I am a busy stay-at-home mother of 2. My husband works full-time with an hour commute, plus he goes to college 2 nights a week, so it seems I am a single-mom most days. I homeschool our oldest who is 6, plus take her dance and music activities. My youngest is 2 and just a handful at that. I also do freelance work from our home in writing and graphic design. I do a lot of volunteer work at church and just the overall management of our household keeps me BUSY! Love help with dinners from Michael Angelo!

  • susie

    I am a church planter's wife and we just signed a lease to our new church facility, which means we will be working the next 4-6 months renovating our building. Very busy Summer ahead! Exciting, but like a second job! And we have a special needs daughter and an 11 year old son! Again a very busy summer ahead! Thanks for the contest :)

  • Sharon

    I am busy being with my family as much as possible, working full time and caring for my mother-in-law, who has cancer and has fallen and broken her hip. Thanks so much for this site, so I can have help putting my coupons together to save some money!!
    Would lovve to win, but never win at anything. LOL

  • http://southernsavers.com julie

    I work Monday through Thursday and have 3 children. I spend 1 and 1/2 hours in carpool at the end of the day because all 3 are in different schools! They are all very busy between dance classes, school musicals, baseball, Boyscouts and Church activities – which I have to get them to(with some help from my husband)! I work out at the gym and do not have a maid OR a dishwasher – so always washing clothes or dishes!

  • kristahappy

    I have 3 young girls and another on the way, due in a few months! My story is similar to all the other moms…busy, busy, busy with all of their activities, school, working part-time, trying to budget and shop, keep them fed, bathed and the house clean, volunteering, etc…and the list goes on!! This would be an absolute blessing to our family as we welcome our 4th little girl soon! Thanks for the give-away!!

  • Renee

    Every mom is busy! I have two children, 4 & 6. They each have activities I have to take them to. I am also in school full time (nursing program!) Add in house chores and a husband and you have yourself a full platter. We don't always have time to cook a healthy dinner. This would be a great treat. Thanks Jenny for all you do for us. I couldn't save as much money as I do without you!

  • jenibudilite

    I am the busiest mom because I want the best for my family. I am a full time teacher, a Mom of 2 girls (4 and 1) and a step-mom to an 11 year old girl as well. I try to spend as much quality time with them as I can, while still keeping a somewhat clean and orgazined home and participating in outside activities. I like to cook, but don't always make the time and these meals would help me at dinner time.

  • becky

    i am busy, but i am sure every mom is as well. i have 2 kids that love to run and play. This contest is fantastic..the food sound great. i wish i had that for dinner tonight! ha

  • http://www.thesavingsisters.com Carra

    I'm a busy mom because my daughter has dance 4 days a week, my son's in the band and has art club 2 days a week, and I do exercise boot camp 2 afternoons a week. With all that and church activities, I have one night a week to relax.

  • Tanya S.

    Hi,

    I am a busy mom because I have a 21 month old kid and a husband who is in another city doing his job. I am working full time and taking care of my daughter and also my mother in law who live with us. She is not doing well health wise so I have to take care of her as a child.Between all this I hardly get time for myself. I hope I win as these will come real handy. Thanks

  • tanyawood

    I have one in school and a 3 year old who thinking she it right all of the time! I end up being the one to do it all. My husband works 10 hours a day and runs a small Photography business on the side of he is really tired when it is home! I love quick and easy meals so I can spend more time with my favorite people!

  • Wendi

    In addition to raising 3 very active boys (11, 8, 4) I work part-time as a kindergarten interventionist and part-time as a medical transcriptionist. My days are very active and busy and I am very tired some days and would love to have a ready prepared meal!

  • msanteler

    Mom to 3 adult children – my oldest is autistic. Adoptive mom to a 6 and 7 year old. Foster mom to almost 40 kids over four years until adopted my two youngest. Grandma to a 4 year old and Gma to be (think pink). 4 horses, 1 dog , 1 cat and a newly planted garden. Speech therapy, occupational therapy and numerous doctor visits for the kids. I would go on but too busy! Need to get to the accupuncturist before my Guardian adLitem training class tomorrow…. and they wnt me to cook??? HAHAHAHHeeeeelp!!

  • Kelly

    My sister in law is pretty busy taking care of her home, husband, and daughter, and she amazes me on how she is handling that plus her pregnancy.

  • Julie

    Well, I am sure I am not the busiest mom, but busy. I am a stay at home mom of two boys. I homeschool a 6th grader while keeping a busy 4 year old under control. I am trying to save money by hanging my clothes in the house instead of using our dryer. By the way, I am the finance keeper, grocery buyer, cook and maid and like to work in the yard when given the chance. I hardly ever buy precooked meals, but it would be nice to have these on hand when unexpected company arrives or I'm just too plain tired to cook. I forgot, we are moving in 3 weeks, so my house is scattered with boxes here and there.

  • Stacy

    With another baby on the way, a three year old and a one year old…I'd love to take advantage of this!!!

  • Stacy

    I am the mother of a two year old, my husband works very long hours, I work full-time and we just bought a house we are renovating….some fast meals would be great!!

  • Allison Young

    Because there is never enough time in the day to get everything done!

  • christine

    I am entering this for my sister. Oh how I would love to give her this for Mother”s Day! She is a mother of a 12yr old girl, and 8 yr old boy, and is expecting her 3rd child in July! She works fulltime as a dental assistant, is going to school to become a hygienist, and makes sure that her children get participate in any extra curricular activities that they want, which means being a chauffeur! Talk about “you deserve a break today”! I would love to be able to tell her that she could cross dinner off of her busy work day. It may even make me “Sister of the Year” material! : )

  • breaduh

    My friend Sharon is the busiest mom I know. She has 10 children, 6 of which are still living at home. They are all at an age where they have to be toted around to different activities and work. She also homeschools them and helps her husband run their family business. She is an amazing woman who inspires me to do more and BE more.

  • Carolyn

    I am a stay at home mom with a 2 year old, 1 year old and I am pregnant due July 5. I have all boys and expecting another one very soon. My kiddos are 15 months apart (not planed). It is very hard for me to get dinner on the table every night. My kids hate it when I cook and demand to eat right away. My husband works from 8am-7pm M-F. He also has a side job and does that on the weekends, before or after work. We don't see him much and so I have to do all of the cooking, cleaning, ect. I am so tired by the end of the day. Having these meals would be such a big help to my family.

  • carolswaim

    I'm a part-time stay at home mom of two little girls. I also clean one day a week for someone else, as well as substitute in my girls elementary school. I plan Everything, meals, snacks, after school activites, even what we will wear everyday. The chaos seems managable if I can see it all on paper. We are active in our church, currently building a house (being our own General Contractors), and often have get-togethers with our very large families. I never try to cut things out of our schedule, I just look for ways to manage it all a little better, a pre-prapared meal once a week would certainly help!

  • wendythelen

    I ahve no doubt that there are lots of busy moms out there. I stay at home with our 2 kids, help run our plumbing company, and kept the house a float. We are all busy moms and would love some esy dinners in the freezer!!!

  • jacksonat25

    Its soo true…every mom is busy. There's taking kids to school, school activities, volunteering to help for school activities and husbands work activities. There's taking care of the house and cleaning the church. I have one husband, two kids, and one dog. I don't work outside the home but home is enough!

  • mmcbee

    I am a mom to three children – 3 years old, 7 years old, and 9 years old and a teacher to 113 thirteen to fifteen year olds. Enough said!!!

  • Michelle

    I am a busy mom. I have two children; one girl and one boy. I work and am involved with several organizations as well as helping out others in need. Definatly not enouh hours in the day to do all that needs to get done.

  • darlene127

    This would be a blessing for sure.

  • Jen

    I have 21 kids…my kindergarten class, plus my baby at home :) Keeps me busy!

  • jones728

    I agree that everyone is busy in their own way. I am a 27 year old mother of a 4 year old. I work Fulltime in a doctors office Monday through Friday. My husband works the night shift at a local manufacturing company. When i am at work my husband is home sleeping and when my son and I are home, he is still sleeping. We don't see him much during the week. On the weekend he stays up all day for more than 24 hours straight so he can help me and spend time with his family. And on top of me doing all the cooking, cleaning, and taking care of our 4 yr old, i am 23 weeks pregnant too. I'm so tired but time doesn't allow me any sleep.

  • joenali

    First of all, thanks for doing this. Second, by definition, all moms are busy as you already know. With all that said, I would love to be picked. I'm a navy wife and have a wonderful husband and 2 amazing children. My husband will be returning home in about 20 days after being overseas for 18 months. Upon his much awaited return, we will pack up our house and move from Alabama to Maine. We will unload our stuff at our new house (which we have only seen online(gasp) ). This will be our 13th move. You'd think i'd be a pro at this, but i am not!!! Then we head to Virginia where my husband will attend a 6 week school. we don't have to go with him, but don't want to be apart anymore. After that, he has to go to San Diego for another school. Again, we don't want to be apart again, but the girls and I will have to head to Maine at some point so i can get them enrolled in school and we can unpack our household goods. Now i will say, i hate cooking and when i do cook, it's not the best. needless to say, this giveaway would be awesome for us given all the circumstances on top of the fact that i hate to cook. : ) i'm so blessed and thank God every day my man is coming home soon. I have a new found respect for all single mom and dads out there. it's a hard hard job on the parent, as well as the child!! Thanks again and have a blessed week!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/lizel.peterson Lizel Peterson

    I am a stay at home mom of one daughter and my husband! Many ask how I can be so busy and not have a job out of the home. There is always something to do and if I don't do it, it won't get done!

  • Sondra

    I don't think I'm the busiest mom, but I do have a lot going on. I work full time outside of the home, have a 2/12 year old and an 8 month old. Between grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking, swim lessons, potty training, having our house up for sale, I'm always on the go. These meals would help me out tremendously.

  • Teri Cribb

    Mom of 2 – wife of 1 – work full time for 2 attorneys — both kids play sports year round – rarely home but enjoy every minute of it!

  • Emmacar

    I feel incredibly blessed to be so busy. I have a wonderful son who is 7 and a 4 year old daughter. I am a full time banker at a great bank. I am very involved in my church and community and just finished (8 days ago!) a five year project to raise $1,000,000 for mitochondrial disease research and awareness in honor of my best friend's daughter – we mobilized over 75 volunteers per year and did a golf tournament, 5K and a party that over 400 people attended. I am now focusing on creating a foundation for my son's elementary school. I know that my community work takes away from my family time and I try really hard to plan our food for the week on Sundays – of course using Jenny's site to help me figure out what is on sale at Publix (my favorite store). Even though my kids might not always have a home cooked meal, I am showing them that we are so fortunate to be able to give back to our community and those less fortunate. These are life lessons that they can't learn in a textbook or a classroom and I am proud to be able to teach them by example!

  • kindrabray

    It would be so awesome to come home at 6:30 pm after a long 10 hour day from work and know that dinner is a few minutes away! And keep my children from having to eat a sandwich or a can of soup! LOL!

  • jillian

    I feel that I am a very busy mom of 11 month old twins. I have to find time to take of ones needs, while keeping the other one happy. With doing all that I have to cook three meals a day, clean the house and do laundry. My husband works three jobs; so he isn't home much and he will be deploying in 3 1/2 months for a year. It will be just me with 13 month twins and few supports. Having to prepare one less meal would be a big help!!!

  • crhodes

    I am the mother of 5 children currently. I have a 10 year old daughter who is taking violin, recorder and karate lessions as well as playing softball. My husband and I adopted a 16 month old little special needs boy from China last August. He is 100% boy and into everything he can get his hands on. We are also the foster parents for 2 sisters who are 17 months old and 3months old. We are also currently in the process of adopting a 26 month old special needs little girl from Georgia. With a ten year old, 3 toddlers and a infant there is never a dull moment at our house. I also help my family out by managing six of my familys offices. My husband works full-time as well so we try to balance our lives as much as possible. Even though we are extremely busy we wouldn't change a thing about our lives(except for adding a few extra hours in the night for uninterrupted sleep). We love all 5 of our children and pray everyday that all of them grow to be healthy productive adults. I am a busy mom but not as busy as some.

  • Lauren Buczkowski

    I am a very busy mom.. I am a mother of two boys(ages 1 and 2) I am working full time to put my husband through law school. He commutes an hour away and lives in Columbia, SC during the week to attend classes. So basically during the week I am a single mom. Not to mention we just put our house up for sale and I am having to keep an extra clean house so we can show it when necessary. There are never enough hours in my day!

  • Michelle K. Jones

    I'm a busy Mom cuz I live on a sheep and cattle ranch and have 6 kids!!!!!

  • Lisa Wickwire

    I am a busy mom because I do my best to provide a good life for my children while still being able to spend time with them.

  • Marcia Goss

    I am a busy Mom and Grandma. My daughter works long hours to support her daughter, and I help out. My granddaughter comes here everyday after school to do homework, have a snack, and spend time with me. This is in addition to my job as a high school math teacher. My life is busy, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

  • amill

    I homeschool and I have 4 children under the age of 7….

  • dana

    wish I was a busy mom – not JUST so I could enter=)

  • Leslie

    While I only have one child ( who is a senior in high school) left at home, I am still one busy mom! We are in the midst of graduation activities now, to be followed by getting ready for college activities. I am also a preschool teacher, so I have MANY children that I am “Mom” to throughout the day. Having one day a week where I KNOW what's for dinner would be such a blessing!

  • ttrenta

    I am a busy Mom because I not only take care of my husband an my family…I try to be available to help with my grandchildren whenever I can as well as my nieces and nephew. But I love them all!

  • MelKay

    I am a busy homeschooling mom of 2 on bedrest with baby number 3. My husband is a Paramedic and gone for 14 hours a day. I need HELP with dinners! (and breakfast and lunch too!) :)

  • annpio

    one husband, three kids, one granddaughter, two nieces, working full time, couponing full time, coaching nieces softball, trying to shop deals daily, I believe in family dinner time and work very hard at getting dinner on the table and everyone sitting together everyday. I am very tired but very lucky and love my life. It would be wonderful to be able to have dinner be a “no Brainer” .

  • tdybrs5590

    We have a home, almost-grown kids, two doggies, our own company and family visiting in two weeks from Holland. That's why I'm so busy!!

  • couponNERD

    My husband and I both work full time (opposite shifts!) and homeschool three of our children. We also have a college age daughter. Would love dinner to be taken care of once a week!

  • Denise

    Well, we have 2 girls a 2.5 yr old and a 7 mon. old. I also babysit and the children are 2.5 and 3 months old. So some days it seems like i have 2 sets of twins under the age of 3. This would be a great help in making supper fast and easy on the stressful days when it seems you can't get anything done!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Michelle-Atchison/695229224 Michelle Atchison

    I am a busy beaver these days.. I have 3 kids ages 6,5 and 1, and 1 boy which should count for at least 2 more. Between the ballpark, school, dance, work and trying to provide my kids with a nutritious meal everynight I am about to loose my mind. Please pick me- my family would appreciate it…

  • lowcountrytrends

    I work full time as a teacher, have one child, my husband travels a lot for business and I'm taking graduate courses full time.

  • Katy H.

    For starters, I am busy with all that comes along with having three kids! It doesn't end there. My husband and I just spent a year owner building our dream home. This year, we are hoping to put in the yard. Our children are enjoying soccer this spring, but it's keeping us on the go with several practices during the week and two games every Saturday. We adopted our son, which was an absolutely wonderful experience, and we have decided to become a foster family. We just completed our 36 hours of training (two 4-hour classes per week for a month!) and are currently working on all the paperwork, background checks, etc. that need to be done. Oh, and did I mention that my husband is on a business trip for the next 10 days, so I am on my own with all the home responsibilities we usually share?

  • asdgardner

    I would love to win, as I am a working mom with one child and one on the way. My husband and I try and make dinner once in a while, but it is really hard during the week, usually it's just a frozen dinner or any left overs we can rangle up. But mainly we eat out fast food way too much.

  • savingalot

    I am a busy mom, but I believe my sister is busier right now! She returned to work today after being at home with her newborn. She lives in NJ and commutes into the city, she catches a 6:30 train in the morning, and tries to make the 5:30 train home. And on top of that cook and take care of a newborn. People with multiple children always seem to think they are busy, I think we are all busy! But I know my sister would love this!

  • Loren

    I am a mom of a 2 year old son and soon-to-be 5 year old daughter. I work outside of the home 40+ hours a week. The only nights I have more than 2 hours with my kids are Monday nights and maybe Friday nights. Every other night is filled with one of the following: church, grocery shopping, celebrate recovery step class, errands, etc… I drive 30min everywhere I go. My house is never clean-clean and I don't know the last time we've all had a meal together!! Wow, I didn't realize how sad this sounds!

  • staceycapps

    I agree every mom is busy! Currently for me, I am working 4 jobs in nursing-critical care,bed control,private duty, and a case manager. But still manage to be up everyday to get munchkin from bus stop, cook meals, and spend quality time. I also am a girl scout leader to 15 9yo's.I volunteer and make things for local animal shelter and make chemo caps for local childrens hospital, I also help to coupon,organize, and make meals on weekends for the needy elderly since the local meals on wheels are unable to provide to that extent. LOL For me, there are just never enough hours in the day or night!

  • rondamolina

    I am entering for my niece and nephew. My nephew served in the US Army, during his time of service him and his wife produced four sons, the oldest being 8 and the youngest being 1. He now works a full time job and is taking college classes on line. His wife is a stay at home mom. Premade meals would really be a big help for her.

  • Noelle

    I am a busy Mom of 5 kids. My husband is usually out of town, my 1 year old can only be hanging on my leg to be happy and my older kids are all busy with activities. I would love this break. Thanks.

  • AnnJ

    I have 3 kids ages 3,4,6, I homeschool, work as Treasurer for my church, plus lots of other activities that take up weeknights…would love dinner cooked for me once/week!

  • Anna

    I am a busy mom, but my sister is the busiest mom I know – 3 kids, a middle school teacher AND taking graduate classes! She definately could use those meals!!

  • Lisa Abernathy

    I am the busiest mom because I work full time – I am a full time student – and I have three children and a husband to tend to. I am the Chairman of the Marketday Program for our school and the PTO president !! Busy Busy Busy

  • chandabritt

    I am a very busy mom. I have two children, ages 2 and 5. I also teach special education (students with behavioral disabilities) full-time. My husband, who is also a special education teacher, coaches basketball, football, and tutors struggling students after school, so he is not home often!

  • SFLS

    We are an active family as DH and I have completely switched roles. I was the SAHM for over a decade while he worked FT. Now, two years after my returning to work FT (for the health benefits), DH is now SAHD and FT college student (he was laid off). So, now he is able to volunteer at school, do the car pooling run, dentist, dr visits and extreme couponing has helped along the way.

    The payoffs come when we are able to attend the school band performances, talent shows, award ceremonies, etc.

  • Cynthia Hofacker

    I would like to win this for my daughter. She is raising two children by herself in another state, so I cannot help her. She is seeking to improve the life of her family by getting her Physician's Assistant degree. She attends full-time classes which are intense and requires so much study. She also works part-time and money is tight. In addition, this summer she must do internship hours which will require paying extra for child care. There is simply no time for shopping and meal preparation, so winning this would be a Godsend. I would love to surprise her with this for Mother's Day!

  • jeannewhitely

    Iam BUSY!! Although I have only 1 child (a 15 year old boy), he is homeschooled and I work part time at our Church. Between all of our commitments, a husband who travels, keeping up on the house chores, staying on top of schoolwork, I sometimes feel like I don't even have time to sleep. Now on top of everything a friend introduced me to couponing and after going to the Southern Savers workshop at St Leo's in FL, I am hooked on it too!!

  • jx5

    The bottom line is that if you are a mom, you are more than likely busy! As for me, I homeschool my three children (ages 17, 13 and 11) who along with school are active in many extra-curricular activities. We are also very involved in our church, where I spend many hours a week volunteering with the pre-school.

  • Audra Hearn

    I am a mom of three girls and work as a school nurse!!! Would love some help with our evening meals!!!

  • stacieb

    I am a Pastor's wife, mom of 2 boys, Worship Leader, and Childrens & Womens Ministry Director at our church. My boys are very active in sports, and I substitute teach at their elementary school. Help with meals would definitely be a blessing!

  • Amanda

    OMG! I am the bussiest mom ever. and if I get that I will be even more busy!!! hehehe

  • Billie Wynn

    I am a mom…therefore I am BUSY! Can I get a hoot hoot?

  • lyndsie7

    My sister is the busiest mom because she wants to be so involved with her kids! She has two wonderful sons and she does everything for them! Dinner is important and she tries to be sure the boys have a good, well rounded meal. Her oldest boy just started playing soccer so life is sure to get even busier for them.
    I admire my sister so very much. Both of her boys were premature due to toxemia. She had the older boy at 26 1/2 weeks and the younger boy at 32 weeks. They are both very healthy and happy because of her hard work and incredible love for them. She definitely deserves to be honored.

  • Janette Smith

    I work 2 jobs and rarely have time to cook a home cooked meal. So anything to speed up the process and still allow me some family time with my kids is what I look forward to. I have used some of your products in the past and they are very tasty.

  • Amandabrito

    My Mom is the busiest Mom there is. In addition to working as a housekeeper, she homeschools four children, works to keep two more kids in private school, manages to cook dinner every night, bakes amazing cakes for her custom business, and ferries my siblings back and forth! My Mom never stops moving. She's kind even when she's tired. She laughs at my jokes. She takes time out to play games with her youngest, who is six. She reads when she can to improve her mind. She does everyone's laundry. She is really creative and manages to make home improvements nearly every week. (Last week she painted the house!) She is eco-friendly and very conscientious about recycling. She is thrifty and smart. My teenaged sisters' friends LOVE to visit our house, because they know that our house is where the party is! She takes care of people, and spends a lot of time helping others. She's also the church librarian! Listing all that my mother does makes me feel very tired!

  • Erin DeJaegher

    I am going to school fulltime and raising three girls, one is entering puberty, one is entering school, and one just entered this world. who has time o cook?

  • melissa z

    Okay, BUSY defined… I work parttime as an RN every Friday & Saturday night- 24hrs total, then homeschool my two kids all week, help run a homeschool co-op every Monday by coordinating and teaching classes, plus add on running to ballet, piano, guitar, and tennis lessons every week, and going on field trips every few weeks, there never seems time to cook for sure…. busy, wonderful days! My family loves lasagna from Michaels Angelo's.

  • Leslie

    I think i am the busiest mom helping my sisters with their kids everday while they work!Their are 20 in all ranging in age from 1yr to 12yrs,subtracting the 6 that are old enough to be left alone!Everyday is a a new adventure and I just love all the free kisses and hugs I get….the most rewarding job an auntie can get!!!

  • Bethany

    Hello, Tell me a teacher isn't the busiest person in the world. Work all day, pick up the kids, do homework, cook supper, clean up, get baths, do laundry, etc., etc., etc.

  • Lindsay Litchfield

    I am entering for my sister in-law who does not have time to enter for herself. She has two autistic boys and every day is a huge struggle to try an get everything done that needs to be done. Meals are a huge hassle every morning, lunch and dinner for her beacuse her boys are such picky eaters and this would be so great for them because they love Michael Angelos Italian Food. Besides trying to get everything else done she volunteers at their school to try to help not only her boys out but the other autistic children as well.

  • karlamiller

    I am a busy single mother of one special 12 year old daughter. The company I worked for cut back my hours due to the economic slow down. In order to make ends meet I work a second job at the local pizza place. Some days I am really tired by the end of the day and winning this prize would be fabulous help to me and my daughter.

  • karenevans

    I am the busiest mom with 3 kiddos and a hubby and a dog! We also have an acre yard that needs lots of upkeep. Mowing alone takes 3 hours (thankfully we have a riding mower)!!!

  • amandabower

    I'm a super busy mom. Besides being a proud mom of two 7 year olds, a 5 yr old, 3 yr old, and 3 month old, I am also a proud navy wife. My husband is our son's boyscout den leader, and I am actively helping with all that goes along with scouting. We've moved practically every year for the past several years, and that keeps me busy enough. I love to quilt (in my spare time- ha!) and make some of the girl's clothes as well as other projects. When my husband is gone for 3 months at a time, we keep busy.

  • Beverly

    My family and I love so many Michaelangelo's frozen dinners..we find it difficult to choose on our weekly shopping day! I would love to win! Busy ..who me? When we retired we were not sure what to do..but..here in Florida..there is no end for us seniors..Community affairs…visiting shut-ins..doctors..shopping..classes..doctors ….etc

  • ossmith

    My sister, Carrie, is a mother of 4 kids between the ages of 2-7. She also works in the evenings at WalMart as a cashier and her husband works during the day as a car mechanic. Carrie is an exceptional woman and makes every effort to be the best Mom she can by providing guidance, love and saving money for her family. I am amazed everyday by her motherly influence on her kids.

  • April

    I am mom of twin 3 year olds, watch children for friends, work at home part time, I coupon to the point where I hardly have to pay anything for groceries (takes a lot of time as you all know), nursery director for our church, trying to lose weight, and I'm trying to get things ready for a yard sale currently on top of everything else!

  • Stacy Lamb

    Busy Mom Right Here!! I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 8 month old!! One is in the terrible twos and the other is into everything lol!

  • khanh3

    I am the busiest mom because I have 3 kids, ages 11, 9, and 6. Enough said.

  • marloholbert

    I am entering for my best friend Rachel. She is a full time working mother of a 3 year old and a 2 year old. She is a teacher who tries to give plenty of time to her kids as well as to her math students. Her husband is a teacher as well. She easily works until 5 each day and they are down to one car so by the time she gets home to make dinner it is so stressful for her. This would be a great gift for her.

  • Martha

    Our days just fly by us and we are too busy for words! I'm working two jobs, as does my husband, we take care of several neighbor's, enjoy keeping our son home and not having to place him in day care and juggling our “to do” lists at home as well! Having a delicious meal prepared for us would be amazing and we hope to win the dinners.

  • PalmerH

    Busy, busy busy. Always busy with 3 children! Work, school, homework, sports, church, etc…. But I wouldn't want it any other way. Love all the time spent with my children and I know all to soon they will be grown and on their own! Would love a year of free meals!

  • Catherine

    I am the busiest mom because I run an online store from home with a little help from a very busy 15 month old girl! She loves to help me pack orders!!! It's organized chaos!

  • Angela

    Taking care of 3 children, working full-time as an SLP in an elementary school, volunteering countless hours at church, little league and Boy Scouts, all while grieving the recent loss of our infant. It's a challenge everyday, but I wouldn't trade it for the world! My children (and my husband) are truly my greatest blessings!

  • greenvillegirl65

    I am a very busy mom, I work an ebay store by myself, take care of house, bills, dogs, homeschool, etc. I coupon constantly and love saving money. I am a mother of a very busy teenager that does not have his drivers license yet, so that means I am also a mom's taxi, lol

  • lbrinegar

    While I'm not technically a “mom”, I play mom to a lot of different people in different groups that I'm involved with. Whether it's church, theatre, singing, book club, quilting, volunteering, I always seem to end up responsible for something, and it usually involves feeding everyone at my house. Making me the winner would take a big helping of cooking off my plate when it's time to feed all my hungry “kids” again!

  • Ada

    Wife, Mom of 10 and 12 year olds, part time job, full time Mom, cook, dishwasher, cleaner, maid, bus driver, tutor, I could go on, but I must say that I wouldn't change, but would gladly welcome ready made dinners!!:)

  • sammydddd

    I,m so busy because I have very active boys ages 8 and 10.

  • Stephanie

    I have two beautiful children 7&4, work a full time job and still find time to coupon…..

  • Susan

    I am a busy mom of a soon-to-be 3-year-old and a 10 month old. I am busily preparing to make a 3D Mickey Mouse Clubhouse cake for my son's birthday. My daughter is also starting to try to walk. She is already into everything! My husband's salary has been reduced by 20% so I am always searching for good deals on groceries. We also just had to replace our refrigerator and our central air system within a few days of each other. Anything we could do to save money would be welcome.

  • Brandy

    Taking care of a very smart 2 year old at home, while going to school for my Master's degree, while my husband works a full time job and coaches high school baseball after worrk.

  • April

    I have three kids that go to preschool and school. Also, they have swimming lessons, sports, etc. I run them where ever they need to go plus run all the errands.

  • Jennifer

    I have three kids under 5 and am going back to school!

  • rcmj

    I am a busy mom being involved with my kids and their activities and in making time to minister to others who need it. I am also now unemployed and coupons are great!

  • Tara Catalano-Smith

    The reason that I think that I am the busiest Mom is because…. I am literally typing this while doing three other thing lol! Feeding and clothing the homeless population in my community lends itself to being selfless, even at the cost of not being available in the evening to provide my own family with a home cooked meal every night. I want to offer them variety, but often, we run out of time after homework etc, and eat sandwiches. Always trying to perfect the art of doing something for everyone, it would be wonderful not only to win these for my own family but also to share with those who are less fortunate. Many Thanks for all that YOU do!!!

  • mcwfamily

    I am a mom to 4 children (12,10, 5 and 4). I homeschool them and they are in sports and other extracurricular activities which keeps me on the go, plus my youngest (4yrs) is developmentally delayed and I take her to several different therapies each week.
    On top of keeping up with the house and the children. I also organize and run a seasonal childrens consignment sale three times a year.
    Myself and my family are also very involved in our church. I am the choir director and I work with the children at the church as well.
    I started couponing when my husband lost his job last year and we have saved so much money on our groceries! Thank you so much for all you do with posting the sales and coupons. It has been such a blessing to us.

  • Ashley

    I am probably not as busy as some of these moms, but I do feel like I work 24 hours a day. I have a very engergetic 20 month old (who does not nap) and a full-time job. I consider my husband to be kid #2.

  • Melissa

    I'm sure we're all “busy”, yes. But here's my plea. I'm pregnant, in my first trimester and sick, with my 6th. My oldest is 7. I teach preschool twice a week at my house. Cook EVERY night, clean EVERY day, always have LOADS of laundry and I absolutely LOVE every minute of my busy life. I would LOVE to win this one!!!!!!

  • jennahansen

    I have a busy 11 month old and am going to school online. My husband is in the Army so half the time I'm just a single mom!

  • TabithaGA

    I'm a busy mom of two very active boys- a 3 year old and a 20 month old. They are running non-stop from 6:45am to 8pm every day. Preschool and soccer both end in the next couple weeks, so I have a full summer of entertaining and referring two little boys. I'm very active in our church's women's program as well. And I'm 11 weeks pregnant with our third baby- so anything to save time and energy over the next year will be soooo welcome!

  • Kathy H

    I am the busiest mom because I have 6 children, ages 11, 10, 8, 6, 3, and 4 months. My husband is in the Air Force, and 13 days after my youngest was born, he left for a year in S. Korea. I also homeschool my children. While my husband is gone, I get to prepare our house to be sold so we can move to our next duty station, which so far has included making small repairs around the house, and having 2 dead pine trees in our back yard cut down then getting rid of the wood. My 8yo daughter is also a cancer survivor, and we have frequent appointments to see specialists and get scans done. Being a military family, I have no relatives nearby to help carry my load or care for the kids while I take care of my various responsibilities. To say life is busy is a huge understatement.

  • http://twitter.com/Grace_believer Andrea Watts

    I have two teenagers!

  • Carrie B

    Im a tierd mommy to 3 small children dinner help is always appreciated!

  • Katrina

    I am a stay at home mom with a 4 year old girl, a 2 year old boy and another due Oct. 1. My husband is an active duty Infantry Marine so needless to say his “work hours” are not great. I do all the house work and handle everything with my kids. My oldest child is my daughter with cerebral palsy, and we have physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Oncology appointments and the list goes on and on, she has 14 medical specialists, no kidding. And that’s my normal week. With so much happening every day, it would be such a huge help to have even one night a week with a meal where all I had to do was preheat the oven, put dinner in and feed my family a good meal.

  • annelkin

    I love italian

  • christina k

    All these busy lives are making me feel even more stressed!! I have 9 year old twin daughters, one of whom has cerebral palsy. I am a supervisor at an extremely busy bank – I do not sit down for a single minute between 8 and 5. I'm always too tired to cook, but someone has to feed the kids!

  • jennielouwho

    I am eight months pregnant with my 5th. 3 kids in soccer. Doesn't that speak for itself

  • cristieeli

    I am a mom of 3, ages 5, 8 and 10. I am a stay at home mom with a husband that works 40+ hours and then goes to school every night. I also volunteer at church and at all of my kid's schools. I also squeeze in the time to teach others couponing (for free) because I love helping others save money!

  • ginaschlingmann

    BUSY? WHO'S BUSY? ME! ME! ME! HOUSEHOLD WITH FIVE CHILDREN… YEAH! I'D BE MORE THAN EXCITED TO WIN THIS WONDERFUL, FABULOUS, EXCITING, AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!

  • Paulette

    Like many grandmothers today, we are busy taking care of our grandkids. Our jobs as moms never stopped once our own children got married and left home. It's even harder the second time around but more fulfilling as we have benefited from the first go- round and can fully appreciate all the new experiences with the little ones. Needless to say, we don't have much free time and winning these meals would be a great help. Thanks!

  • lisa

    I don't know if I am the busiest mom because All moms are busy. But I am an ill,stressed mom of three. I am the first one up in the morning and the last one to go to bed at night. My youngest daughter was sexually molested at 11 and we have been dealing with court,counceling etc. She has become physically ill due to this which means many trips to the dr. and hospital. My husband had to close his business after 28 years because he has 4 herniated and 3 ruptured disk in his back. He only gets off the couch to use the restroom. We were served forecloser papers about 2 weeks ago which has added to my daughters stress as she has lived here all her life. All the chores,pets,cooking,driving,and appointment are all mine. Both my parent are deceased so I have no outside help. My son has taken on a job and now does home schooling.I have had a surgery every summer for the last 3 years and I will go again when my daughter gets out of school.I wait until the summer because I can't drive her and I don't want her grades to suffer because she is worried about me. A wonderful teacher keeps her so she doesn't see me at my worst. I don't want to win for myself as I can not hold food down but it would be a blessing for my children when I am too ill to cook on time. I have visited this site for over a year and it has helped my family.Thank you. Please pray for my family.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/RQZ7TNXGHHDEIC6ZJB2TUFHKUM amy

    UMMMMM…. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN!! I THINK IF YOU ARE ON HERE SAVING MONEY YOU ARE TRYING TO DO THE BEST WITH GOD HAS ENTRUSTED TO YOU WHICH KEEPS YOU STAYING PRETTY BUSY. I KNOW THAT I TRY EVERY DAY TO BE A GOOD STEWARD WITH WHAT HE HAS BLESSED ME WITH. WITH THAT IT KEPS ME VERY BUSY.

  • http://www.hucklebaby.com Nellie Johnston

    I have 3 children 4 and under. I own my own baby boutique, which I run from my home while I watch my crazy little munchkins. I am also the president of the women's organization for my church, which requires me to help those that are sick, go grocery shopping for those who don't have food, make visits to check on the welfare of those in our congregation, etc. My husband works full time and is also the scout master for our church's scout troop. Dinner is always a dilemma, so this would be a very welcome prize :)

  • jilligan135

    Well, I think every mom is busy, but I will tell you why I am busy. I am a mother of 3 teenage daughters, who of course, are involved in every aspect of their school lives. My girls play soccer, play in the band, and sing in the school choir. You can imagine the amount of “busy-ness” involved there. In addition to my own children, I consider myself a “mother” to 21 kindergarten students! I am their nurturer throughout each school day, and I love each one of them dearly and put ALL that I have into their success. In addition, I am also a girl scout leader to 11 girls ages 6-13. I spend many hours each year working with these girls and trying to offer them the positive experiences of girl scouting. This includes the rigorous cookie season. Somehow in my “free time” I also spend the time that it takes each week to do the whole coupon thing. I am loving it and truly enjoying the savings that this additional job has to offer. With all of these jobs, it would be awesome to have the benefits of some free quick and easy meals. Like I said, the very nature of motherhood demands our time, and each one of us is extremely busy! Even so, I wouldn't trade this precious privilege for any other job in the world.

  • jessica s.

    I am entering for my grandmother. She is the busiest mom (and busiest grandmother, and busiest GREAT-grandmother!) Yes, she is a mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, or great-grandmother to 33 people, and she goes out of her way to help us all out whenever she can. She is close to being 80, but she still babysits for her grandkids and great-grandkids frequently, pet-sits for all of us, helps take care of a disabled family friend (which she does not get paid to do, but does out of the goodness of her heart!) and grows a vegetable and flower garden and gives her kids and grandkids vegetables and flowers. She has even done the flowers for several of her grandkids weddings! She lives on social security income alone, and she uses much of that money helping out her daughter who is disabled, and other family members who are in a tough financial position. She is always on the go. She just retired a few years ago, and is one of the hardest-working people I have ever met. She always thinks of herself last. She is the most giving person you could ever meet. Although she is just as busy as other busy moms, she could really use this financially as well. She is the most deserving person, always giving, and never expecting anything in return. I would love for her to be able to win this prize, and it would help her a lot.

  • ruthcook54

    I have a disabled husband and a mother with severe dementia. raising a 13 yr.old grandson too. between ball games, skating rinks and dr. appts. i often think when do we eat.

  • Shirley Smith

    Once, I was the busiest mom ever. Now, all the kids are grown and I am starting with grandkids. They learned how to be a busy mom from me. I'd love to win this and split the coupons between the two of my daughters to make their lives a little less stressed at dinner time.

  • Marisa F.

    I don't know a family who isn't busy or overwhelmed at times. We all need extra help when it comes to meals. It would be such a blessing to win this contest. We are a family of 5 and love Italian food! Thank you for your generosity!

  • kmalgadey

    I am a busy mom because I have two kids under 4. I train for and do marathons and triathlons. And I am a coupon queen, that takes time! :)

  • billutnick

    My wife Jennifer, has just given birth to our 6th child, yes sixth! The ages are: 10, 5, 4, 3, 1, and almost 2 months. She gets up at 5:3o in the morning to get herself showered and dressed, then gets 2 bottles ready; 1 for the newborn and 1 for my 1 yr old. Keep in mind she gets up at least 3 times in the middle of the night to feed the newborn. She then, with litle help from me gets food ready for the other 4, cleans up, get them dressed, puts the 4 girls' hair in pig tails, gets their lunch ready, sends them to school. After a very stressful morning she goes back home to clean, wash, dry and fold laundry. She then usually goes to the gym for 1-1.5 hrs, then comes home and puts the 2 babies down for a nap. When they wakeup she gets them up she goes to get the 2 from church school. She then comes home and gives them a snack, washes dishes and helps with the school work. About that time my 5 and 10 yr old come home from school on the bus. She gives them a snack, washes dishes and helps with more homework. It is about 5:00 when that is complete. She then starts to get dinner ready and feeds all 6 kids. When dinner is done she lets them play in the back yard while she washes dinner dishes and cleans the mess up. Several times meanwhile she h=is changing our newborns diapers and nursing, and pumping breast milk. Now its bath and shower time. She gives the older ones a shower and the younger ones a bath, dries off and dresses all in pj's. Again, the whole time she is attending to a newborn. Now its time for bed. SHe takes them to get their vitamin from the kitchen and takes them upstairs to say prayers. She tucks them in and kisses all goodnight. Its now about 8:00 pm and time for more laundry, either completing earlier laundry or starting new. Then she usually does a little homework or studying of her own. DId I mention she is getting her masters degree from the Citadel also?? When she can no longer keep her eyes open she dashes for the shower and hops in bed. I tried this for a few days after she gave birth to our last baby and no i cant and wont do it!! She is a very loving and caring mother, wife and friend. If you are wondering what I do, i am a finance manager for a local car dealership….so my hours prevent me from helping very much. She by fay deserves the mother and wife of the year!!

  • Lisa

    Just when I thought that my DH and I were going to become empty nesters, we became a full household as my daughter and two young grandsons moved in.
    I watch my two grandsons while my Daughter works. I am a very busy Nana who never has a dull moment :)

  • bethpurvee

    I am one busy person…I am a mom of a 4 year old and my husband is in the National Guard in Georgia. I am very active in my church's music department. I work full time as an infertility coordinator helping other couples achieve their dream of having children. So that means my full time job does not end at 40 hours because people ovulate and conceive 24/7. At times I am a single mom due to my husband's soldier status. It would be great to have a pre-planned dinner once a week, and free would be the bestest tasting cherry ever!

  • Lori Davis

    Running around after a two year old and a husband make me the busiest mom around. Add to that my 121 sixth grade students, volunteer work, and several committees and I am swamped!

  • Megan Johnson

    I work full-time as a private piano teacher. When my husband was laid off in January we decided that he would watch our 18 month old son, work to finish his bachelor's degree, and work our part-time job. I decided to add 15 more students to my already busy schedule. I know teach 50 students a week. A little help with meals would be great. Some days neither my husband nor I have the time.

  • Sheerah103

    I work two positions at a theater company, I'm applying to graduate school, I'm a wife, and I play 'mom' to a group of four interns. it's pretty all-consuming.

  • lyndaperry

    I would like to enter for my daughter who is a single mother, working full time, and doing a fantastic job raising my grandson.

  • mommyloveskids

    All moms are busy, whether one kid or eight. Whether you work or stay home. Whether you're married or single. There are just not enough hours in the day! Isn't just the fact that you ARE a mom make your life great no matter how tired, broke, stressed, etc…??? All it takes is a hug, kiss or note from a child to make everything worthwhile. Thanks Jenny for this website and taking a little off the stress out of each day. All moms deserve a prize like this!

  • Sangu

    I'm a busy wife….not a mom yet… Love Italian food.S

  • cynthialatham

    i work a 12 hr shift and it would be so good to come home at night and put one of these meals in the oven and have it ready in no time. i would just love to win

  • Lyssa

    Hi! I am a mommy to a beautiful 15 month old baby boy, a wife to a terrific husband, and a teacher to 20 fabulous first graders. Just when I think I have it all figured out, I remember….dinner! This would be a lifesaver for me and oh so precious family time! Thank you, as always!!!!

  • PM

    Because it never stops :)

  • Carrie

    I am self-employed as a corporate travel agent and book over 750k worth of travel every year for my clients in addition to staying home and taking care of my two young children, a 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. My husband and I have been redoing our yard and today I took care of my normal responsibilities in addition to helping lay 7 pallets of sod in our front yard (we have an acre of land which we are re-landscaping!) I would be very honored to have the opportunity to win the free meals for a year to help with our evening meals. Even with all this business, our family always sits down together to eat dinner every evening and talk about our day. Dinner time is very important in our home and anything the make the process easier for us would be most welcome!

    Thank you for your consideration!

  • rendeetrout

    I am a mother to a very busy 4 month old and a very hard working Dairy farmer!

  • http://www.fortysomethingbride.com/ Colleen Cole

    I'm not a busy Mom, but I am crazy busy. This fall I am getting married and the wedding arrangements have turned out to be quite time consuming – and we aren't even down to the crunch yet!

    On top of that, I am learning to integrate exercise and healthy eating into my life. I actively volunteer, and I am starting a new consulting business.

    Half the time my fiancé arrives home, asks what is for dinner, and, well, I haven't even thought about it yet! This would be a great help to me! Thanks!

  • Kris Sheffield

    I am a Mom of two (ages 10 & 7) with a husband who works nights and am a full time college student as well! So, dinners have to be prepared in advance for my husband to take to work with him, while I juggle my school schedule and my kids' school and activities schedules, too. Yep, busy Mom applies to me, for sure! :)

  • jlee429

    I work as a nurse 32 hours a week. Have 2 beautiful children. One plays soccer and the other one takes dance. A free meal once a week would be wonderful for meal planning during our hectic week!

  • Misty

    I think the defition of the word Mom should be busy! With my 9 yr old and 1 yr old, someone is always hugry, tired, crying, etc etc etc. :)

  • jessica kent

    i cook everyday for about 8 or more people or should i say mostly teenagers and my husband .i love kids . and they all like different things , so anything that would help the process would be wonderful. and i also babysit 2 small kids and then there will be a newborn soon. yall have a great and blessed day .
    jesus loves us all .
    thank you
    jessica

  • Mona

    I am also a busy mom – full time job and on call 24/7. I try to always find time to sit down at the table at least once a week with the 2 teenagers {one in college and one in HS). Trying to coordinate their schedules with ours can be trying sometimes. But knowing that it will be Italian night just may be the extra push needed to motivate the girls to make it home for dinner with real dishes and silverware!!

    I also try to find one weekend a month to have my sisters and nieces over for family time before ALL of our teenagers have flown the coup.

    Having the lasagna all ready made sure will make our family time that much better

  • Mom2Lucas

    I am a very busy mom…. When my husband was laid off from his job last Fall, it was my job to pick up the slack (I'm not complaining, it just needs to be done…) I work as a nurse and often put in 12-16 hour days 4 days a week. (Yes, our unit is short staffed!) On the weekdays I'm not working, I work at my son's preschool as a parent-teacher/volunteer. I love being able to do this, as it allows me time to be with him… since my long work days mean I see very little of him several days a week. If we won this Michael Angelo's giveaway, it would help my husband get dinner on the table on those busy work days… and one less thing I'd have to worry about! ;) I look forward to not having to work this much, but until then, I'll just keep doing what has to be done to support our family! (Including following blogs like yours!!!) :) Thanks for considering me!

  • Mark McKinney

    My wife is the busiest mom there is. We have four children, ages 17, 15, 11, and 9. She works full time as a manager for The Children's Place (40 hours week), takes a full load of college classes at Greenville Technical College studying to be a sonogram technician, and she is an avid photographer and takes professional photos sometimes 2-3 times per week! She is a great wife and always has time to give to help her friends, clean the house, and fit some time in for me! She has got to have one of the toughest schedules around. I work 55 hours per week and she somehow manages to do what she does every day with very little to no complaining, and only gets about 5-6 hours of sleep per night. We are blessed to have Georgi as a wife and mother and couldn't make it without her. Thanks!

  • gateacher

    In our family, busy is not even the word to describe our lives. What a great way to reconnect and share what is happening in our lives, by being able to sit down to a quick, delicious dinner that can be put today quickly. Michael Angelo meals are easy to prepare (my 10 year old cooks them) and allows me (mom, teacher, wife) to fully enjoy my family.

  • Christy

    I am a working mother who is out of the home 11-12 hours a day working (counting dash board time) M-F. We have two young boys 7 and 4. Trying to manage what time we have with the boys is a challenge. Since I don't get home from work after 6:00 pm, for me its go go go once I enter the door! Super, homework, clothes, family time, baths… all with a 2 hour time frame..thats the goal! And that its unless we have a game or a church event. My wonderful husband picks up where I fall behind. But he is busy with full time job, attends college online, helps coach the boys sports teams, very active vol. youth leader and sunday school teacher, and is involved in the praise band at our church. The 52 Free meals would be a blessing and one more short cut to a busy day to spend dinner time together! As my boys ask all the time “is it stay at home day?” I could joyfully respond with a tonight it's a “Michael Angelo's Dinner Night” if our family were to get the Free meals!

  • Kelly Easley

    My sisiter in law has to be the busiest mom EVER. She has 3 teenage sons and 2 beautiful energetic daughetrs they adopted from from China. They are 6 and 8 yearsold. She also works a full time job as a Media Specialist at a local Middle school. I commend her every time I see her. I only have 2 kids and feel like pulling my hair out sometimes. She deserves the honor of winning.

  • savysaver

    I am a busy Mom just like everyone else…enough said!

  • Stacey2010

    Being a stay at home mom with a working fiance that is also in school is not an easy job emotionally and financially. Extra help with dinner would certainly come in handy.

  • cjgrubbs

    Any mom is a busy mom! I have 3 kids and run a small business from home. I also teach preschool 3 days per week. Would love to have this awesome prize!

  • zoielebeau

    I am recovering from my 9th surgery and my husband only cooks fattening foods! I will heal before a year is out but will then resume working, volunteering at my daughters' school, attending their karate, marching band and church events, and taking care of my puppy with daily walks and play. I know there are other worthy moms out there and we all would love to have this generous prize, so all I can say is I hope you pick me! Thanks for the opportunity.

  • sweetjkm

    i am a full time mom to two young girls, 5 and 2, and one husband, actual age 32, pseudo age,……..somewhere between the 5 and 2 year old! (I LOVE him with all my heart!) I am also a full time neonatal intensive care unit RN. so not only do I take care of my 3 at home, I also care and watch over up to 44 other critically ill babies. It would be nice to come home to a prepared dinner once in a while free of charge! It would definitely make me a “little” less busy!

  • LindaJayne

    I am one of the busiest mom…..I work 3 jobs and have 4 kids in college!! On top of that I have the good fortune to run a Free Lunch program in my community, teach young mothers at our local Crisis Pregnancy Center as well as through MOPS. I got tired just tying all of that. Whew…..could use some help with dinner!

    • kristaprobst

      I vote YOU the busiest mom! I hope you win! :)

  • lisie_loo

    Busy busy.. I have a young 5 yr old (not in school yet) who I have to drive to pre -K then drive 1 hr work, work with children and families all day then back an hr drive, once I am back home laundry, and start dinner then off to the gym, eat etc. We all need extra help when it comes to meals. It would be such a blessing to win this contest.

  • Stacie

    May God bless all moms/sisters/aunts/daughters and any female I may have left out!
    We are all so busy but are so truly blessed!

  • Heather G.

    I feel like I am the busiest mom because:
    I own a Children's Consignment Boutique with my mother-in-law.
    I make items to sale in our store, as well as do the monogramming for the store. On top of all that comes the normal day to day work of owning a store and also book keeping. I have 2 children and am pregnant with my 3rd. I am a youth pastor's wife (which keeps me extremely busy). Most of my free time consists of cleaning my house, doing laundry, and getting lunches and supper prepared. Frozen meals are such a blessing for busy mothers. I hope I am the lucky winner!

  • theresawade

    wow! I knew SouthernSavers was a blessing because you have helped my family make our $ stretch a little farther. It wasn't until now that I realize how many “moms” like me their are out there. It can get rather lonely, yes, even with a loving family around me there are many days I feel I am the only mom on this roller coaster. After reading just a few post, I now see that I am not the only married, working mom of 3 out there trying to make ends meet. God bless my husband for stepping up and filling in those gaps that I just can't get to in the day. Maybe “he' is the busiest mom I know! After his lay off (which seems to be a similar theme) he began caring for the kids, getting them to and from school, going to all those school parties, driving to dr and dental appointments. He also helps with our son's boy scout troop. He also gives me the freedom to find a little me time now and then. What a blessing he is! I know he would be thrilled to have a few easy to fix meals that he can feel good about feeding the family. Thank you for the opportunity.

  • Jane

    I am crazy busy, between 3 involved kids, working part time,helping out at my kids school, pto, w/ a husband gone Monday – Friday. What a time saver this would be for a baseball practice night or brownie nigh or scout night….etc.

  • critterlyn

    I am the busiest mom because I have a 7-month old daughter who wants to be held by me all the time. It is difficult to find time to cook healthy meals when she cries if I am not holding her. I also work part time and am responsible for all the cleaning and cooking.

  • Kimberly Henry

    All mom's are busy. We do the same thing. We try to take care of our family in every way possible. It would be nice to know that 1 night each week a nutritious and satisfying was already prepared. That would be 52 nights during the year, I could catch up on something else that needs my attention.

  • Jamie

    Talk about your busy mom … not only do I have a 21 month old DARLING baby girl and a 27 year old man-child (love you, honey!) to take care of, I am also a child care professional, giving me 18 PRECIOUS 2-1/2 & 3 year olds to raise as my own, 40+ hours a week! Starting in August, I will be the ART teacher to 200+ kids ranging from birth to 5 years old- which means planning age-appropriate curriculum, getting supplies together, stress, etc. I am learning to be a more effective couponer (thanks to Southern Savers!) as well as a more effective time manager- lovin' every minute of it! So blessed to have been given the opportunity to be BUSY!

  • kristaprobst

    I am the busiest mom because I have 4 kids ranging in age from 1-10. They are all in sports, scouts, etc! Plus, I am the leader of the daisy troop! When we're not out running, the neighborhood kids spend their days and nights at my house. My husband works 90+ hours/ week, so I'm here all alone most of the time!

  • tonyalee

    We are a busy family in many ways, but not the type of “busy” that most people are. I'm not a soccer mom or country club mom … Our world is spinning on the inside rather than the outside right now. My husband is a small business owner and if the building economy doesn't improve in 2010, this will be his second year of zero profits. We are paying the bills because we are busy couponing! We have just made the decision to pull our kids out of the best school in the world (private) to homeschool next year, and we just put our house up for sale, so we're busy making extremely hard decisions. I'm busy looking for work, but so far nothing has opened up that would allow me to continue to place my family first. We are busy, busy, busy, but we are busy praying, waiting and planning. Most of all, we are busy clinging to each other and walking through these lean times together. I have the best husband and two kids I could ever ask for, and I am so thankful that these busy times have made us stronger and more in love with each other. In the storms of life, we are picking up our bailing pail and working hard! :)

    p.s. wow! I just read what some of the other moms are dealing with. I am totally blessed! Can I withdraw my entry? :)

  • mrsmith94

    My wife loves to try and cook but often gets upset when it doesn't turn out and there for she hates the kitchen most of the time. The biggest reason we would like this is due to the financial bind that we are in. So naturally a free meal that my wife doesn't have to worry about… what a great combo. Thanks for your time.

  • brookepogue

    I know every mom is busy regardless if she has one child or five! I am a stay at home mom and also a full time college student trying to earn my degree to become a nurse. I start my day taking my little ones, ages 5 and 8 to school and then head to college or do some of my online coursework at home. After picking the kids up, I have to help them with homework and then fix supper and cleanup. Then comes bathtime and bedtime and picking out clothes for the next day…let's not forget to spend some time with my husband that works hard to provide for our family. Around 9:00 I get to make it back to my homework and studying till 11:00 or midnight and then start all over at 6 am. I can not imagine how wonderful this prize would be …I really could use the break from cooking one night!

  • asthepotter

    I am the busiest Mom because I have an 8-month old daughter who cannot sit still and also doesn't like to do anything by herself. I'm lucky if she'll play with something for ten minutes at a time throughout the day. And…we are in a situation where my husband and I are the only ones here who can watch her right now. When he's at work, I'm the only one with her all the time. Me time–what's that? :) Having said that, I realize I am in incredibly blessed to be able to watch my little lady…she's worth it 100 times over :) !!!

  • jjssmmc

    I can't say I'm more busy than any other mommy that has posted so far.. I can only tell ya.. I feel like I'm nonstop 24/7. I have 4 children ages 12, 10, 7, and 10 weeks as of today :) My stepdaughter I get every weekend is 11. My husband was put working 12 hour shifts, 6pm-6am a few weeks before my daughter was born. It was supposed to be temporary hours until they found someone to fill the position and he could return to regular hours. As of now, 3 months later he still has those hours. We also have a farm so when he wakes up he feeds.. and on weekends hes doing alot of work on fences and stuff. So, basically I'm mommy and daddy all week long. My days go.. Get up at 6am to get kids ready for school. Take care of baby while dad sleeps til about 230-3pm. Other kids get home at about 330. Homework, Cook dinner, Oh and dad leaves at 530. Baths bedtime, get up in the nite for the baby and up again at 6am to do it all over! I hardly have time to go to the bathroom.. much less cook really good dinners for the children unless dad is home. I'm busy.. I don't deserve it no more than anyone else who is also busy. It would just make life a little better and happier once a week :) Thank you~Jamie

  • sunnymulkey

    I am a full time mom to a sweet 16 month old little girl and of course my husband that's 30. Every day is a busy day. When she's awake we are playing, when she's asleep I'm studying. I am a full time student seeking a degree in Early Childhood. And can't forget all of the cleaning, washing clothes, and cooking either. It would be so nice to win these free meals. Thanks so much for the oppurtunity!

  • Robin

    I am a busy mom because my husband is unemployed and I'm trying to do extreme couponing, clean a house, substitute in the public schools and be a good wife and mother. I've been married for 21 years and since I didn't get pregnant we adopted two children when I was 38 and 41 which means I do have much energy to cook like I used to so good convenience food is a blessing when it's available.

  • http://www.heirswithchrist.com Rachel Goode

    2 year old + work a full day by lunch + international adoption process to get baby from Uganda + pastors wife & all of the ministry that goes with it + CPA exam + graduate level classes

  • Angel_in_Charleston

    I don't know if I'm the busiest mom since I only have one child, but he does keep me hopping – and I love every minute of it! Thanks for all your do for our family, Jenny! Blessings to you and yours …

  • rainyday13

    I am a very busy mom of 2 wonderful kids. I have a 9 yearold and a 3 year old. I work a parttime job in between gymnastics, swim and drum lessons. It would be wonderful to come home form doing the daily drill and have a nice hot & free dinner waiting. Even the hubby could cook these!! Thanks for the cha nce to enter!!

  • katie856

    Trying to manage work school and home is a very challenging, but rewarding at the same time :). I just try to take one day at the time and make the best out of it. Sometimes I wish work would stop when I get home but it doesn't. Even though my husband and son support me a lot neither one of them can cook :), so that chore it is left for me. Getting 52 Free meals would really relieve a lot of time that could well be spent with my husband and son! and also focusing in school. I have 1 year left to get my bachelor degree in Accounting and having some extra time would contribute to continue focusing in school. Please let me have “Michael Angelo's Dinner Night” for a year ? Thanks!

  • http://www.booksbucksandbeyond.blogspot.com Jessica

    I might be the busiest mom ever. I have a 5 y.o. and a 2 y.o., both boys, both sooo active. I wake up between 4-5 every morning so I can do my job as a medical transcriptionist. I then homeschool my boys, go to the gym, clean the house, laundry, the list is endless. Then, during my 2 y.o. nap time, I do my OTHER transcription job for a few hours. I am also a pastor's wife and have all that goes along with that. I am busy, but I wouldn't change it for the world and I am so BLESSED! I will say that I love all of it, even the laundry, but I do NOT like making dinner so this is the perfect prize for me!!

  • Leah Brislin

    I've always been busy, five kids (all homeschooled) house work and all the extra stuff involved with husband, kids, and home. Now though, I've added round-the-clock nurse to my resume. My husband was in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago. He's unable to walk or work for six weeks at least, so I'm doing all of the regular life stuff, the little stuff he can't do (like fixing faucets and checking car fluids), making sure we have money and food, and just trying to make sure everyone is taken care of. I'm so glad that my husband is going to recover, and I can't wait to have a moment of peace…

  • Heather Brown

    I am a busy busy mama of 2 beautiful children and one BIG KID(DH)! Running from activity to activity but still trying to manage to use my coupons to stay on budget! I know it is alot of work but I am so thankful for each blessing in my life. Thanks for the chance to enter this amazing giveaway!

  • Lane

    Truly, I am a busy and blessed woman! As a homeschooling mother of 3, wife of a pastor, domestic engineer, and couponing guru…Oh, how I could use those meals!!! :)

  • sixsigmamom

    I have four sons ages 9, 6, 3 and 1. The two oldest are playing baseball which makes making a quick but healthy meal a challenge. Now add in that my husband is in law enforcement and frequently gets called in to work and I am one of the busiest moms!

  • Erica

    Though this may be a bit unconventional, I'm an extremely busy “mom” of 7 cats. Plus the 100+ I care for each week through my home boarding services. I also look after my little nephews and lend a helping hand to my siblings. Never a dull or lax moment in my life :)

  • Tammy

    Mom of a 3 year old, expecting another! Busy days!

  • Dee

    I am a busy mom, chasing after 4 little ones each day and a very messy husband!

  • Jennie Rodriguez

    As Mothers Day approaches, and as a mother of 5 children ages 18 to 3, I just want to take a minute to thank all moms who are doing their best to raise good children in loving homes. I am busy….very busy, and this prize would be a dream not only for the time saved figuring out dinner every night, but also the cost of feeding my 4 grown men every night! Thanks for the chance Jenny!!!!!

  • rachelfreeman

    I want it because I'm too old to cook a meal every day.

  • martinmom

    Mom of 3 little boys 6,3,1 yrs old. I keep my nephew 2 days a week (4 yrs old)I volunteer in my oldests room. Have 2 in diapers. I'm the cook, banker, maid, taxi service, laundry service and anything else that needs to be done. I grow a garden ever year and can food to cut down on cost. Have gotten addicted to couponing. I have a wonderful husband that travels 120 miles round trip every day to work to provide for our family.

  • Paula

    In addition to being the mom of a 10 week old, I'm also a wife responsible for all the household duties including the yard work due to my husband's physical limitations and a full time kindergarten teacher (and the many hats that come with being a teacher). Because we cannot afford for me to stay at home the only time I have with my baby is the couple of hours in the evening before he goes to bed. Taking dinner preparation out of the equation allows me a few extra precious minutes with my little God given blessing.

  • kim holbert

    I am a mother of 3. My husband works 2nd shift so pretty much everything is left up to me. He works to jobs and I work full time and do sewing jobs on the side along with a cleaning job. When I get home in the evenings I have homework to go through as well as just the everyday daily chores. We have a full day everyday including weekends. The Michael Angelo's meals would be so helpful for me to make my life easier and have more time to spend quality time with my kids.

  • md

    Im a mom of 2 kids, (4 and 6) own my own business, has a husband who works 11 hrs a day, I take kids to and from school, after school extras: gymnastics, dance, tball,etc. Try to cook meals, seperate,wash, sort and put away clothes, and clip coupons, room mom on 2 classes, help plan fund raisers, try to keep the family organized, find time for myself (run 2-3 miles day), well need I say more! Wouldnt it be wonderful to know that I had one meal a week that I didnt have to prepare just “place and bake!” If you dont pick me Please pick a mom who could “really really use it!! It would be a nice break!!

  • Addie

    Here's to ALL the mom's out there! Each one of us could use a night off :)

  • Debbie Mullins

    I thought when my children were smaller, life was busy. I had a 22 month old when I gave birth to twins – all boys. Well let me tell you – boys playing sports is a crazy schedule. The boys are 12, 12 & 14. We think eating at the table is the ONLY time we get family time some nights and is very important. Which when we get home from whatever ball season it is, it usually is 7:30 at night and that is when dinner is started. Dinner being ready in the freezer would be totally AWESOME & make family table time longer!

  • yomama

    I am a busy mom of 2 young children 3 and 1. I love spending my time with them. At night time I work also, while my kids and husband are sleeping, then come home to start all over again. I sleep when they do, thank goodness for naps :-) I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love that I am raising my kids and soon, hopefully, I will sleep again. LOL thanks for the chance at making dinner for someone go smoother!!

  • randkelly1

    I am an extremely busy mom of two – a six year old and an eight year old. I work full time, and my husband is a teacher/coach, so he is almost always out on the field in the evenings and weekends. My kids both have a few health issues, so we are always at the doctor's office. I absolutely LOVE Southern Savers, because it helps when we are spending so much on medical bills. We eat a lot of pre-packaged meals. This is a great giveaway opportunity. :)

  • jaybobbb

    I use a power wheelchair and can no longer cook for my family. My husband Jay has to do all the work; cooking, laundry, clean, work etc., just like a single parent with kids. It would be nice for him to be able to relax a little and I can feel like I've contributed to our dinners together.

  • trisha4971

    I have 2 kids that I do everything for because my husband works 6 days a week, 12 hrs a day. I am “on” 24/7 and have been so for the last 8yrs. Add in the dog and cat and I always cleaning up after someone or something!

  • sharon

    I really do not believe I would be the busiest Mom simply because for the past 10 yrs. I have been very priviledged not to have to work outside of our home. But hey 52 free meals sounds wonderful to me!

  • Tom

    My wife is the busiest mom i know. She would really like this

  • jennifersykes

    Hard to say I'm the busiest, but I definitely keep moving all day! My life is full with a 2 year old, 7 year old, and my full-time job teaching at-risk Kindergartners. Needless to say, the “dinnertime shuffle” is a challenging time of day. If I won a supply of Michael Angelo's, I'd have one less item on my to-do list! Thanks for the opportunity! :o)

  • meghan

    Like many of the moms here, I work full time. I have a 9 month old and I would love to be able to spend more time with her! She goes to bed around 7:30 so by the time I get off work, pick her up from daycare, come home, cook dinner for my husband and myself, bathe and feed her and get her ready for bed, I have so little time to just be with her! It would be so great if I could just put something in the oven and have it cook while i spent a little more time with my baby. Thanks for considering me!

  • stacy heston

    I am a stay at home mom of a two year old busy-busy boy! My husband works very hard and long days sometimes without weekends to provide for us and are dreams of adding more busy boys or girls to are family soon. We are home for family meals only a couple times a week and try as I might sometimes having the option of tossing something in would be awesome as days can seem short from taking care of my son, housework, trying to meet up with my husband so he gets a chance to see our son and now the addition of endless drs apt i am going to for fertility treatement this would be a huge blessing! good luck all!i know many of could use this:)

  • Holly

    As I read through these comments I realized that we are all busy in our own way. I used to think that I was busy and life was stressful too, then on January 20th of this year the big man upstairs gave my family a wake up call. That was the day my 2 year old son was diagnosed with leukemia. Now we are busier than ever, but we realize just how important it is to slow down and enjoy each and every precious moment. Between my 2 1/2 year old and my one year old, we have been to the doctor or hospital 5 times in the last week alone, but instead of focusing on that we are focusing on all the amazing things that happen every day… our two year old is walking again, my one year says “hi” to everyone he sees, and watching my boys hold hands in the car. One prepared meal every week would give us even more time to focus on the “small stuff” that holds our family together.

  • rebeccabowman

    I am the mother of two girls, a teacher for 19 fourth graders, a mentor to 75 13-18 year olds at our church, as well as a wife to a 37 year old going on 12, plus working on my doctorate degree all while running a household.

  • angelleeson

    Sometimes I feel like I have I must be busiest mom in the world but I think most moms like me feel our job is never really done. Just when we feel like we may get a minute to relax there is something we think of that needs to be addressed. I lost my job last January and I feel like I stay busier now than I did working a 40 hour work week. I am married with 2 very active boys, ages 6 and 4. I went back to school to get my Master's and before when everyone went to bed I had the time to relax now I just study (and I am proud to say I have maintained a 4.0 and graduate in the fall). I coach my boys' soccer team which at times can be very challengin but has been a great blessing and has taught me alot. I volunteer for PTO and go on every field trip with the boys, which I love being able to do and spend that extra time with them. I have also become very active with my church. I am organizing a large job fair now and am just trying to learn as much as I can about being a good Christian, mother, and, wife. Thank you southern Savers for helping those of us that are out of work feel like we are contributing to our families financially. I love being there for all the mom stuff, but my husband is so proud of the money I have been saving at the grocery. It has really helped my family overcome the burden of me being out of work.

  • tracey morrow

    When you look up the word busy..you will see my name by it.
    I have two kids–two teens I should say. 19 and 17. One in college and the next one entering! I recently have adopted another kid..well, you see its my dad. We moved him in with us as he has dementia and Parkinson and trust me..He keeps me the busy. I work part-time, very active in my first two kids live, active in church and also finding time to do a little mission work this month as well!

  • Laura St Clair

    I am a single mom going to school full time to become an RN, working part time at a hospital and trying to raise my beautiful seven year old daughter to be a strong successful woman. Hopefully she'll have time to cook meals for her children when she becomes a mom!

  • klh1976

    Wow, Jenny, thanks!

    I am happily married and a home schooling mom to my two girls, ages 10 and 7. They participate in gymnastics two nights a week(Tues & Thurs), we attend Wednesday evening church each week and participate in our local home school CO-OP. On Sundays, you could find me in our church nursery or toddler room, and on Sunday evenings I work with my girls' God's Girls program. In between activities I manage to clean my house, volunteer in my community and clip all those coupons to save on our household expenses!

    Oh yes, and in my “free time” and I work as a nurse, picking up shifts when possible…yeah, I'm busy but VERY happy! :O)

  • Cristi Easterlin

    I think I am the busiest Mom because I ate too many sweets when I was pregnant with my son. I have begun to suspect that the sugar from all those hot fudge cakes must have permanently worked their way into his DNA as he was carving his initials on the inside of my womb. This boy never stops!

  • ldatrav

    Italian have cooked from scratch, that's all I know. After working all day and coming home and cook. Get up between 1AM and 4:30 to talk to kids in military on different time zones then go to work. Friday night, would be great to try something new.

  • Aimee Kulla

    My mom is the busiest mom because she has 11 children and she takes care of them all every day. And also, she sometimes works at a business near us, which makes it even busier.

  • Leigh

    I have three boys ages 17, 14 and 13. Have been married for almost 25 years to a wonderful husband that works from 7 a.m. to at least 7 p.m. at least 5 to 6 days a week. I am a teacher assistant and I always tell everyone that my day does not start until 3 p.m. after school is out. My oldest son plays basketball and works, my 14 and 13 year have been playing middle school baseball on two different teams and both play travel ball. Prior to baseball all three played basketball on three different teams, meaning different practices, different game days, sometimes 3 games a night. I am constantly taking them to a practice, or to different games sometimes on the same night. I have also been taking a class at the community college and when I have been home I have been on the computer doing the online class for the past 5 weeks. I love my kids and will not know what to do when they are gone. I am learning to do coupons every day and by reading your articles has helped me so much. Being able to have dinner available and to put it into the oven would be awesome. I know that my kids would love that! Coming home we walk into the door and first thing out of their mouths is “What's for supper!” Iam not sure I am the busiest, but like everyone else I am like the Energizer battery I go, and go and go and then I am out. Thanks for the opportunity!

  • ashleyc

    I'm a very busy mom. I have a 6 and 3 year old. I work from home, but my busiest times that I have to be available for my job is during the times that my kids are home and need my attention. Dinner and bath time is the most hectic time of the day. My husband doesn't get home until 9pm, which the kids are in bed by then and I don't need his help anymore. I don't usually like frozen meals, but these sound much healthier than others without chemicals and processed food.

  • Jennifer

    I have often been called an overachiever. I work full time as a Kindergarten teacher and often play the role of Mom while at work :) I am also a full time graduate student working on my EdS degree and commute an hour away both to and an hour from class twice a week. This does not include the hours I spend every week reading and writing for my classes. I work about 45 minutes away from home so I spend a lot of time in the car. My son 15 months old and he is the only person in the house that gets a true meal that covers the major food groups. On nights I dont have class I get home at 5:30 and he eats dinner at 6. Then its bath, book and bed for him. Then my husband and I look at each other and toss a coin as to who will cook dinner. we often ask the question… “What's for dinner?” and most nights it is whatever you can find! These dinners would be much appreciated because we could cook it when we get home and could actually sit down as a family and all eat together. This full time teacher, full time grad student, full time Mommy and wife would love this prize! Thanks for your consideration :o)

  • kdwirtz

    three kids between the ages of 16 and 18 months keeps me very busy. trying to get everyone to their activies and get dinner on the table, making sure we all sit down together. some nights i'm amazed that i remember to breath.

  • kikip

    I am the busiest mom because…I am the mom of two boys, ages 4 and 11 months. My husband travels a ton and even when he is in town, his hours are crazy. We have no family within hundreds of miles and to have the relief of a meal being already prepared would be a gift from God!

  • carol

    Any mom is busy. Working mom's are the busiest. Demands from work, kids, husband and social are some how balanced.

  • leslie

    My sister-in-law is the busiest mom. She has a 2 year old and is a military wife. Her job never stops and as she is always on the go with her daughter or the military life. My brother is deployed right now again after only being home for 6 months; so now she is working as a single parent with him being gone for 10 to 12 months. Thanks and if nothing else, please keep our military and their families in your prayers.

  • brilynn

    As I just took a glance at some of the other entries I realize just how busy ALL moms can be! I'm truly blessed to be a busy mom. I have three children, 6,4, and 19 months. I work part time at veterinary office along with my full time mommy job. My husband is a firefighter and also works a second job. These meals would be a great help on those nights my husband is working a 24 hour shift. Just being a mom makes me feel extremely lucky but winning this would certainly be icing on the cake.

  • nancycrom

    It’s not that I’m the busiest mom, but that I don’t have as much time as everybody else. I’m a stay at home mom due to terrible health problems that prevent me from working. I spend way too many days every month sick in bed with a raging migraine, or my body throbbing in pain all over from my fibromyalgia. On those days I can’t even get up to make dinner for my 12 and 16 year olds. They basically have to fend for themselves with a hodge-podge of cold cereal, frozen waffles, and the occasional frozen meal. I also rely on them to make something for me! Fittingly, that usually happens to be a Michael Angelo frozen dinner, which I love, and because they’re all natural they don’t make my migraine worse, like a lot of other frozen foods. On the days I am feeling better, I feel like a chicken without a head, because I’m always playing catch-up, trying to make up for all the errands, housework, shopping, etc. that I didn’t get to do when I was sick. It would be wonderful to have a weekly supply of dinners the kids can easily make, and everybody can eat!

  • amykurtyka

    I am the mom of a 9 year old & 4 year old and also work full time, with a husband in law enforcement. This year both boys are now playing ball so the busy-ness level has stepped up a notch. And now unfortunately I am down with a ruptured disc in my back and have to have surgery. I do not have any paid time off I can take at work so I have to get through the days with pain medication until the surgery; so at work and at home it takes so much longer to do everything while in excruciating pain. So it seems like I have 4 times as much to do since I'm doing it bent over and hobbling like Quasimoto! :)

  • camibarkdull

    I am a stay at home mom with a 3 year old and a set of 1 year old twins!! I love my kiddos but they sure keep me busy. Especially around dinner time! We live in a little 2 bedroom apartment so they are always within 10 feet of me(atleast it feels like this)This would be a great thing to win to help with making dinner!Not having to spend so much time in the Kitchen to prepare meals, even just 1 day a week could help give me some time to do other activities with the kids. I love that these meals are made fresh, can't beat that!!

  • crissyk

    I feel like the busiest mom sometimes. I work a full time job, my husband is a police officer and works long hours. So it is usually up to me to have dinner ready, house cleaned, wash done. And I work late 2 nights a week and have to travel occasionally.

  • kc439

    I think it was a man that came up with the term,”stay at home mom” because technically I am one, BUT I AM NEVER HOME!!! With 4 kids and their schedules, I am ALWAYS on the run and ALWAYS busy!!!! But…I wouldn't trade these days for ANYTHING! :)

  • sydmikery

    I am the BUSIEST mom. I have 3 kids, 10, 8 & 8…yes twins! They are very active and I work full time as a Claims Team Manager. I live in TN while my family is in Ohio so we have no support. In addition to working full-time, I am my daughter's Girl Scout leader and the Events Coordinator for our Service Unit. I am her softball team's assistant coach and volunteer for Junior Achievement. My kids are very active in scouts, softball, etc. I also enjoy taekwondo, but had to take a break because of our busy schedule. My goal is to get back into it next month and earn my BLACK BELT! Yes – I am the BUSIEST and could use any help in feeding my family.

  • kylee

    Having 3 children age 5 & under definitely makes life super busy! I think someone always needs something!! But I know these are the years I'll look back on with so many great memories, and I'm thankful for my wonderful healthy children!
    Although couponing has added several hours of work a week to an already busy schedule, I'm soo thankful for the savings I get that helps the family budget stretch further and allow me to stay home with my kiddos!!

  • Denise S.

    I work for money 40 hours a work and another 40 @ home keeping up with laundry, cleaning, taking care of a husband and 2 kids. It's exhausting! I provide a home cooked meal in about a half an hour every night. Helping with homework and making sure my little ones are ready for school the next day. No break on the weekend!

  • Lynn Kelly

    I was at work at 7am this morning. It is now 7:18pm. Just got home from work but before I got home had to run errunds which included the grocery store. Had to drop a few coupons on them and now ready to make supper. This is all day every day and that's why I am the busiest mom

  • marilyn

    Im a mother of five children and a mamaw of five children.My husband and i work full time jobs.When we have the family over i cook very big meals. so when i get a chance to do a quick or not so messy meal we love it even better.I like taking microwave meals to work because its easy and fast.We live on a tight budget like alot of people so this givaway sure would be helpful.Thanks.

  • Kathy

    I am the busiest mom. I have six children, the oldest being 11, and the youngest at 16 months. During the week we have religious ed., boy scouts, gymnastics, ballet, performing arts, baseball, soccer, preschool, homework, etc. My husband is an accountant, which means 4 months out of the year, he's swamped (i.e. not at home much). Wouldn't trade it, but I think that makes me the busiest mom!

  • rnsaver3

    I am very a busy mom to a 5, 10, and 12 year old. They keep me running between dropping, picking up from school, to correcting and helping with homework, and then running all 3 of them to practices and games on the weekend, some days I feel like I never stop! My oldest son plays football and is involved in boy scouts, my middle daughter plays tennis, and my little daughter plays t-ball. I also work full time as a Nurse at night so I can be home when the kids get out of school. My husband works during the day so he can be home with the kids at
    night when I am at work. We all have very busy schedules and alot of times I do not have time to cook. We end up having frozen pizza or sandwiches or going out for dinner. Having some ready made meals that we could just pop in the oven would be such a help! Thanks so much

  • Park

    I am too busy to write too much here. I will say that having something easy and quick to prepare would be lovely! I also love Michael Angelo's Entrees because they offer high-quality vegetarian choices and my kids and I do not eat meat.

  • http://thesilverlining9.blogspot.com/ Anita Walter

    I believe all moms are busy, to say that I am the busiest would not be fair. I will just say that I am busy and I will give a shout out to all the busy moms!

  • megan

    Why am I the busiest mom? I stay at home full time and take care of my 3 year old son, 19 month old daughter, and 7 month old son (who's nursing). I'm also in school full time to be an RN. I get about 5 hours of sleep a day and I go non-stop. I would love to win this prize to help with meals. One night a week off would be awesome!!!

  • parshallcn

    I have 3 little boys 5 and under they constantly keep me on the run. I was told by a health care provider that I don't need to worry about “exercise,” because I am in constant motion. I love my boys! but getting dinner ready at night can be a challenge at times. I'd love to have my meals planned for me.

  • Linda Hood

    one child graduating in a few weeks. two dance recitals for my daughter in the next three weeks, don't forget rehersals. College forms and checks to go out. Lacross team party. Planning end of year class party for seventh graders. Then my 18 4 year olds at school with all their end of the year activities. 27 piano students with a piano recital in 1 week and 60 five year old swith a graduation. Do not forget the husband who just had bypass surgery. At least the busiest mom for the month of May.

  • http://www.saintignatiuscouponclub.blogspot.com Gladys Kirkpatrick

    Dear Jenny,
    Here's why I'm the busiest mom. I have twin girls that are three. My son is 15 months older. I am constantly driving back and forth between speech therapies, pre-school and behavioral management therapy. That's right! behavioral management therapy. Last year my girls became little terrors at their pre-school and the director couldn't get rid of us fast enough sooo… we had to switch to a new school right before Christmas and begin behavioral management which is four hours a week for 6 months. I'm also a real estate agent. There have been moments when I'm literally on a very important phone call with a client in the laundry room while my kids are outside screaming for more cheese. On the side, I teach coupon classes at church as a ministry to aid our food pantry and those who are struggling financially. Thank you Jenny for the opportunity and God Bless.
    Gladys Kirkpatrick

  • aprilorr

    I am entering for my mom. My mom works a full time job then goes and takes care of my grandmother who is in a nursing home. She is also a Sunday School teacher and a wife (we know how busy that can be!). I admire my mom for all that she is able to do. I can only hope to be the mother that she is.

  • Tameris

    I am recovering from a broken ankle so now it takes me twice the amount of time to do anything and it is also very uncomfortable to stand and cook dinner after i finally get to the kitchen to prepair it

  • Becki A

    You asked “how awesome would it be to have one meal a week paid for every week for a year”. My answer would be-it would be the answer to my prayers. I could have my 15 year old pop it in the freezer so when I get off work dinner would pretty much be done. I am amother of three,15,13,and 9. My husband and I both work full time. My husband has a weekend job as well.I am a chouffer, a baseball mom, a cheerleading mom,a karate mom,a referee(to the kids),a counselour(to the kids). I cook a full meal every night no matter how exausted I am. My husband– lets be nice CAN NOT COOK!!!!So it is up to me. Like I said it would be wounderful to breath in the smell of food cooking when I walk in the door after a 9 hour day at work–AND NOT PREPARED BY ME!!!!! Southern Savers is already on my prayer list by the amount of money I have saved since I found this site,But it would deffinitley answer one of my biggest prayers and tht would for someone else to cook for me for one night… Love this site, love you guys good luck readig all the comments!!!!!!! Becki

  • teresafarn

    I work a full time job outside the home 40+ hours a week. I come home to my second full time job of mommy to 2 beautiful little girls. My nights usually consist of cooking supper, packing lunches for the next day, bedtime routines and then it's laundry, cleaning, bills and scrounging around for coupons to save us some money. One meal a week would mean money savings for us but more importantly give me more time to spend with my girls

  • akllholl

    I work full time as a middle school teacher. I get home each day and clean, cook and spend time with my four year old and four month old (and hubby!). I then spend time “couponing” and lesson planning. Pass out then start over again!

  • Susan

    Thank you for giving this wonderful giveaway! Okay, how busy am I? Let me count the ways…First of all, I'm a proud, sometimes a little crazy, mom of 11-year old triplets, 2 of whom have ADHD (which brings with it many challenges.) They are precious, but keep things on the go with activities, projects, doctors appointments, etc. I'm also a special education teacher so each day I teach and take care of my students, whom I also love dearly. Meeting their needs and interacting with their parents on a daily basis can be a bit overwhelming at times. It would be a great blesssing to win such awesome meals and relax with my family at dinner time! I give my all to my students, then come home and take care of my childen. I get emotionally and physically drained, but wouldn't change a second of my day. Thanks again!!

  • http://www.dealchasingmama.blogspot.com Michele

    I am a super busy mom! I have two little ones, who are 3 and 5. I work full time during the day and then I come home at night, kiss my husband good bye and he is off to his job. I'm on my own to care for them in the evening and on the weekends while hubbie is at work. Then add soccer onto the pile! We are super busy!

  • allisonc33

    Just to give you a good picture, here's what I did on my day OFF…wake up, feed the baby, take out and organize old baby clothes, put baby in jumpy chair, get ready for a baby shower – oops! I didn't buy a gift yet! – go online, buy a gift, have it shipped to the new mommy, find a card, write a cute yet sensitive and caring message in 2 seconds flat, drive an hour to the baby shower only to find out that I'm late, ooh and aah over tiny clothes and diapers, rush home, stopping at a grocery store to buy glittery hair thingys, run home, glance at baby and get a quick smooch, and off to the school where I teach to help get a group of my students with special needs ready for prom. Get the girls' makeup and hair all ready, run to town to meet up with other students at a hotel for pictures, smile, click-click, and we're off to dinner. Eat, say “use your napkin!” a million times, and off to the dance. Dance, dance, gather my students together, drive back out to the country for them to meet their parents. Gather all of the beauty products and donated tuxedos (add to Sunday's to-do list: return tuxedos)…drive home to find baby and hubby sound asleep. Crash into bed at the stroke of midnight. And that was a typical Saturday. So, yeah, I'm busy, and I love it, but I'd also love some help with my family dinners!

  • stephsboyds

    I have three kids ages 16,6 and 21 months. I spend my time in the car driving my kids to school and everywhere in between. I also help my husband run both his businesses! We usually eat out only a couple times a month due to the expense. I am always looking for fast healthy meals at a great price. I would love to win this prize!

  • Jessica B

    Totally busy and could use a little “help” in the kitchen! We LOVE Michael Angelo's products and would greatly welcome them into our home! Between my two toddlers and my hubby (who works a very rigorous job) and I, we are starving, but strapped on time come dinner. This would help our family out so much with all the things we have on our plate! Thanks for the opportunity!

  • deb4ala2

    I am glad that I actually had the time to run over to your website today. I needed to look at Publix's website before the ad runs out tomorrow. I am a working mom of 3 boys, Alan, 5, Ryan, 3 and Cody, 5 months. I work outside of the home 40 hours a week, and during the time away from Cody, I also express milk. With the exception of right after birth, I have been able to exclusively breastfed my youngest. Add to the breastfeeding, the milking times ;), tball, cooking, laundry, trying to learn to use coupons, organize a couple of family functions, make teacher's appreciation day gifts, make mother's day gifts for the grandma's, make lunches, oversee schoolwork, oh, and try to get a very resistant 3 year to potty train! So, yes, I have 2 in diapers. I am very busy but I wouldn't have it any other way. I do have a hubby and he is wonderful, but he doesn't seem to understand that when I ask him to help, I actually mean for him to do it within a few minutes ;) and to completetion… not start it and then not finish it….lol

    Can you win your own award? Because I certainly don't know how you do everything that you do!!!

  • Debbie Moore

    I would love to serve this yummy FREE food to my baby girls and myself after a long day at work….then spend the evening PLAYING with my girls with full tummies!!!

  • Julie

    My life just seems to get busier. I have a 2 year old, my husband works full time and is in graduate school, and I work full time as a 2nd grade teacher. Being a teacher is more than a 40 hour a week job. I have also begun to coupon which adds some extra work to the week. This prize would make my job easier and I would know that I was feeding my family something good.

  • WakeJessica

    I'm attending nursing school, working at a nursing home and taking care of my 2 kids and husband!

  • Faith Ross

    im the BUSIEST MOM because i have TWO kids ONE DOG and HUSBAND all of WHO i have to TAKE CARE OF, CLEAN COOK LAUNDRY BILLS TRASH GROCERY SHOPPING and I still work a FULL TIME JOB Yep 5 DAYS A WEEK!!!! TALK ABOUT BUSY ~ im as BUSY AS A BEE!!!

  • avageorgia

    My daughter-in law is the busiest mom I know. She has two daughters–both she and her husband work.She gets kids to school and daycare, and sports/activities, and does a super job of raising her chickens.That alone takes a lot of her time, but she loves her chicks!She also tends to 3 dogs, and a cat. Thanks.

  • haileyR

    I am definitely not the busiest mom but my two boys do keep me on my toes. I would love to have an night off from cooking. Thanks for the chance!

  • skylandteacher

    I teach students with learning disabilities. I am having to achieve this certification this year because my previous teaching job was not funded this year. I am the mother of one eight year old, and the step-mother of two older girls. Seven months ago, my mother had her third hip revision surgery. Thankfully she is improving but she was with us during her recovery. After 7 months, she is still using her walker.

  • Alina

    With soccer practice lasting until 7:30pm, this is a great meal to quickly fix. I have always enjoyed this brand.

  • mrsjwilliams

    We are all busy – never enough time in a day. After going from a stay at home mom with a 10 year old and a 1 year old to a full time working mom (because my husband was injured in a car accident- in 2001) life got a bit hectic. This past year has been esceptially hectic juggling my full time job plus an extra part time job, getting my oldest son through his first year of college, helping my 11 year old with band practices, school trips, and all the other natural runnings you have with growing kids… it's all good! Hectic but good! Having some extra meals that are already planned, nutritious and good tasting would be a huge blessing to me and my family.

  • hetty

    I like to nominate my daughter-in-law. She is a busy Mom of 4 children but also is a substitute teacher, always on call. She teaches bible study in her home every morning from 6 to 7 to about 8 teeanager before they go to school. She is very active in church and very active with the activities her kids are in. always on the road to bring them back and forth. Helping her out with a ready to cook meal would be very helpful to her for a change. She also is very frugal and a big couponmom.

  • luannsmith

    My daughter is graduating from college this Saturday, Mother's Day is Sunday, My son's birthday is Monday, a huge work project due Monday, my daughter's bridal shower is in 2 weeks, her wedding is in 5 weeks. Busy enough?

  • Deticia

    This time of year seems to be extra busy. I am a mom of an eight year old and five year old. I am also a 2nd grade teacher. I run non-stop with my daughter playing softball, my son's piano lessons, and Wednesday night church. I am always looking for quick and healthy ways to feed my family.

  • Ashley Smith

    Hmmm, let's see…I work 50+ hours per week, clean house, clip coupons, do laundry, walk the dog…notice I didn't mention cook dinner? Well that's because most nights I don't have time! You have no idea what I'd give to have a night off from slaving in the kitchen once a week!

  • Crystal

    I am super busy now that my oldest started kindergarten. I have a 18m, 4, and 6 little girls. We are busy with School, Dance, Church and just getting the basics of life accomplished. We have had an exciting 3 years. We have moved every year to a new state due to my husbands job in aviation. We are constantly adjusting to life in new place away from family and friends. I love being a busy Mom stay at home Mom of three busy little bees :)

  • Jimandter

    I am so busy I don't really have time to take a minute to comment! I am a homeschooling mother of children ages 13, 10, 8, 6, 2 and 6 months. I would love some dinner help one day a week!! :) Thanks for your website.

  • branaca

    ~~~***~~~ Help ! My husband thinks we live in… 1952 ! ~~~***~~~

    Seriously, he wants a hot 5 course meal the moment he walks through the door.

    - I am loaded down with 15 credit hours in college.
    - Terrible 2's… that was a piece of cake. My 3 year old boy is a handful !
    - I have a 10 year old (Diva) who I cater to. She needs drove here and there… Cheer practice consumes our lives.

    P.S. I am a Vegetarian ( since I was a child ) and cooking meat is a hard task for me. The meals from Michael Angelo’s would be a true… blessing :)

  • Roxy

    I am busiest fake mom is what I call it. I dont have any of my own kids but take care of my 2 little sisters and brother. I work full time and go to school full time. AND I have a husband who wants dinner every night. I leave my house at 6am and dont get home till 8 pm some nights 12am. I would love to win something that my oldest sister could cook and help me out.

  • Michelle W.

    I have two boys ages 2 and 5 that keep me on my toys all the time. Also, my husband job causes him to be away from home three days a week. Any night off from cooking would be a great help plus not having to spend the money to make it would be even better!

  • Hunter

    I am an expecting mom! Being a teacher, getting the house organized, planning the nursery, and preparing for the baby…it is a never-ending job!

  • Christa

    I am a mother of two boys, ages 6 and 9. I work at the local middle school as a para-educator. The weekend after Christmas my mother had a major heart attack and my father had an quadruple by-pass at the end of March. I've been so busy helping them keep up their households along with keeping up mine, as well as, going to doctors appointments with my mom. My husband is in college during the evening. I feel like I am constantly on the go. A year full of dinners would be so helpful

  • Michelle

    Well, I am a busy mom but it is hard to quantify just “how busy”. I think we are all busy and do the best we can with our circumstances. I have two young children and a husband to care for. I work as a nurse and teach Sunday School. This giveaway would be a blessing to receive.

  • madarm6

    I attend nursing school, help husband with his homework while he finishes his college degree, homeschool 3 kids, care for 3 dogs, perform auto maintenance on two vehicles, am currently painting the trim on a 2-story house while simultaneously planning for next year's homeschool session, budget, coupon, shop, and am teaching myself to speed read, since I don't have time to read for pleasure like I want to!

  • mom of 3

    All moms are busy….I'm a wife of a firefighter/EMT who works long hours. We have 3 amazing kids together. I'm sure I'm no more busier than any of the other moms out there. We all have our own story to share. This giveaway will make life a little less busy for one of us.

  • Hannah G.

    I am a stay-at-home mom to my son, and I also keep another little boy 2-3 times a week. And I coupon…which is a job in and of itself! Love it though!

  • April

    I am the busiest mom because I decided to start a coupon binder before I saw Jenny at the workshop in Tampa. Ugh… organizing my coupons takes me hours but I feel the need to stick with it a while longer before I give up and file them like she does!!!!! hahaha…

  • Shaw79

    My wife is the busiest mom. We have 2 children (ages 1 & 2) and she keeps them everyday and night while I have to work 6 days a week (80+ hrs). She is also taking multiple classes online as she prepares to start nursing school in the fall. She some how still finds enough energy to keep the house in very good order as well as handle all the bills and chores. On top of all that, she has made a strong commitment to doing whatever it takes to save the family money (with some help from Southern Savers).

  • AndreaB

    I feel like the busiest mom right now with two boys who are 3 and 5 and full of energy. Then last week my husband broke his knee and is out of commission for a few weeks. Never a dull moment!

  • Swimc9912

    I'm the busiest mom because Spring Football is in full swing… which means I teach all day, getting my Masters at night and my husband works all day and then is off to Football practice and then to umpire baseball.. but don't forget my 2 year old who still expects and needs dinner.. it is a handful for sure.. and i love it…

  • brittanyraye

    im a working mom of two boys , evan 5 and luke 4 1/2 months. life has been ctrazy over the past two years. my husband was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. he had a tumor removed on his thymus glad causing a full sternum split.(pretty much like open heart surgery) i had a very hard pregnancy and a rough delivery with luke. poor baby ended up with kidney surgery last month as well. it would be so wonderful to win meals for a year. im trying to balance working to pay the bills bc my husband misses work so much for his illness. i just involved my oldest in t ball for the first time to give him some type of normalcy. its so hard to cook meals on his t ball days, and i find myself rushing around like a mad man between taking my husband to the doctor and hospital and luke for his kidney and evan for his activities life is hectic. i know there are busy moms out there and they probably have it just as crazy as me but i would be so honored to win the contest. it would be a complete life saver. ( oh and our mortgage just went up $300 bc they messed up our escrow when we bought the house last year so this would def help out with

  • Jana

    The would be a blessing in so many ways and an answer to prayer. The busiest Mom of five kids..three are adopted with special needs. Work full time outside the home (not by choice), have two dogs…and the CEO of the Smith home! This would be a blessing and help me both with time to give back to the kids who need me,ease the food budget and help others who maybe in need!!

  • mamamacx2

    may not be the busiest but i am definitely busy!…i am a stay at home mom to 2 babies under the age of three, babysitter to one more three yr old, wife to youth pastor with tons of crazy hungry always full of energy students, preschool director to lots of little ones at church, the list goes on…could always use free quick dinners! :)

  • lisahw

    I love being a busy mom of 2 children I homeschool with my husband. I also work a part-time job at home and help my husband direct the youth group at our church.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Elizabeth-Rhodes-Holcomb/1276173018 Elizabeth Rhodes Holcomb

    I have six kids ages 11 months – 16 years old. (2 are my stepchildren that I raise). I have 3 kids in soccer, 1 in baseball, 1 takes swimming, 1 karate, 1 color guard in the band. I feel like taxi service is my job. I also work part time to pay for activities, camps, vacations, etc. I would love to have frozen meals for my family to eat during the week.

  • carolyndawkins

    I have five kids I work full time and i care for my mother I also care for my brothers kids on the weekends while he works 12 hour days

  • daddysfarmgirl

    I'd like to recommend my daughter, Stephanie — she has a 40hr a week full time job, tries to come home and take care of a pasture full of chickens, ducks, goats, etc, to help supplement their income, as well as take care of our two beautiful grandchildren – homework, storytime, etc., then cook the family meal. Don't know how she does it — and then finds time to do her couponing with Jenny, which saves them so much money — Thanks for all you do Jenny.

  • johannahbrookwell

    I really am busy. I have 2 businesses, work all day, plan and do the shopping (for next to nothing with coupons, etc) and then I have a huge house, 2 cats, a husband and 2 boys. Gotta run… so much to do (think laundry), so little time.

  • Sylvia

    I have eight children, ages 4-16. Our four year old has Neuroblastoma cancer so we spend alot of time in clinic getting chemo, platelets, blood etc. Our seven year old was diagnosed with mental retardation and has her melt downs each day. I have lots of laundry to wash, baths to give, cooking and dishes to do, homework to help with. Dr appointments are never ending:) The list goes on….. The hardest and most rewarding thing is waking up to start it all over again! I am blessed!

  • angeliquethomas

    I am a stay-at-home mom to two of the busiest kids and husband on the planet! My oldest is almost twelve. He plays every sport known to man, so we are always on the go to one ballfield or another for practice or games. My youngest is five. She is a spunky little ballpark rat that loves her big brother! She is also a budding gymnast at gymnastics once a week. With a husband that works non-stop. and a small home based business I don't have a lot of extra time. I love to be able to cook a meal that I feel good about serving my family, so anything that is quick is a double bonus!

  • Shelley

    I would like to nominate my good friend Kristin. She is an awesome 4th grade teacher committed to making her students grow! She has two small children ages 1 and 4. She balances being a working mom very well. She loves Michael Angelo products and often brings a frozen meal for lunch since it is difficult for her to pack a meal due to being a busy working mother! She feels good about using Michael Angelo products since they use fresh ingredients.

  • joycesc

    My friend, Ashleigh, is expecting number 4. The oldest is 5 and homeschooled. Her house looks like one of those makeover shows but someone has pressed the pause button because of their busy schedule. So much to do and baby on the way… meals could help her home improvements get done before the new baby plays on an unfinished floor.

  • Jennifer Krause

    I am the the busiest mom ever! Not only am I busy taking care raising my 2 children, but I help to raise 80 other family's children 5 days a week! WHEW, I need a meal time breather!!

  • loyal2disney

    I am a new mom to a beautiful 5 month old baby girl! I am lucky enough to still be on maternity leave from my full-time job as a school counselor, but I am still working as a consultant for Premier Designs Jewelry and helping my husband begin his new career as an agent for New York Life. I honestly can't say that I think I am the busiest mom because I think every mom is busy in her own way! But being a busy mom is truly a blessing!

  • aandbrz

    I am the mother to two very busy and active young girls who keep me busy almost every minute of the day. When I'm not with the girls I am assisting my husband with his job and helping him to be as successful as possible. In addition I am actively involved in several ministries in my community.

  • Anita

    I want to nominate my daughter Jennifer. She is a very busy mom to 3 adorable boys ages 6,4 and 3. She is recently divorced and I don't know how she does it. Not only is she a mother but she is also a 911 dispatcher, workig 12 hour shifts. Her work day starts at 7pm til 7am. She has to be available to her sons alot of the time on a little amount of sleep, taking her oldest to school and picking him up at the end of his day. She also takes him to tae kwan do classes and has signed him up for cub scouts. Her second son also has to be taken to a speech class weekly, year round. He also goes to preschool and has to be dropped off and picked. As you can see, she could use some help with dinner.

  • brandyt

    I can't complain. I have 4 kids, a wonderful husband, a 6 bedroom house, and yes a full time job. I also am the president of the band association, a shooting coach for my daughter; I have one doing a volunteer program for the military 3 nights a week afterschool, a drummer (9th grade), 2 kids in soft/base ball. I have 1 fish, 1 cat, 2 cows, several chickens, oh…..and I'm sure I can find the partridge in a paer tree some where in the attic :)

    If my life isn't busy enough, well that's about all the energy I can muster in a day! lol

  • linda asjew

    I am a busy retired mom,, grandma, and daughter. I take care of my two grandchildren ages 10 and 13 after school. I get them to their activities, cook supper, and take them two ther mom's work at 9pm. Since mom does not get off until 9pm I send supper houme for her. During most days I visit my 85 year old mom and make sure she gets to all of her appointments and errands. My husband is a substitute teacher so his schedule is hetic.

  • Jan

    I keep busy taking care of a husband, 2 children still at home, a dog, and frequently babysitting my adorable grandson, all while working a full-time job. I love the convenience of frozen prepared meals like this!

  • ericaann3

    All Mom's are busy, but here's what keeps me swamped. I have four children four and under (4yrs, 3yrs, 2yrs and 4 months). My 4 year old has baseball practices and games I get to take him too with all three of my other kids in tow. I try to run to all my stores to coupon while he is at preschool twice a week, but quite often it takes too long and I end up with four kids under four in multiple grocery and drugstores. I run a small business out of my home, and teach Sunday school to 16 and 17 year olds every Sunday. As you can imagine, cleaning house, laundry and ironing for a family of 6 with messy small children can take up a lot of time, especially when stopping to nurse an infant every few hours. My husband works A LOT and between work, helping his parents and his church responsibilities, he isn't around much. My free time is pretty much nonexistant. I attempt to get up really early to get in a bit of exercise before my children all get up, but that quite often results in me becoming a gymnasium with multiple little ones climbing all over me while I attempt some sit-ups. It's a lot of work, but a lot of fun too. I wouldn't trade it for anything, but free healthy, quick and easy meals would be greatly appreciated. Not to mention, last month I used a coupon for a free single serving of thier lasagna and it was uneblievably delicious!!!

  • Melia Van Dyke

    I am a mom of 3 and one on the way. I also work part time. Our children's age range from 15, 9, and 7 1/2 months. Our older children keep us busy with project after project in school along with the normal homework, etc. while the baby keeps us busy now that she is mobile

  • melissatucker

    Ok…..I doubt that I'm the “busiest mom”, but I do feel swamped at times! Take today for instance, I'm the mom of two with a husband away in the military. The sink is clogged, and I have no idea how to fix it! A quick call to my dad who lives 5 hours away gives me a few trouble shooting scenarios. After plunging, draino, and a splattered kitchen, I finally got it cleared! YAY! The rest of the afternoon is spent making sure the explosion of draino is cleaned, while keeping kids and dogs occupied and non chemically exposed! Needless to say, dinner will be handled by the nice lady at McDonalds!

  • russmom02

    I am a stay at home mom to 2 children; i have a hard working husband; and i am trying my best to save us money by using your website.

  • elizabeth513

    Well, I can't say that I am THE busiest…that would be a matter of opinion, but I can say that over the last 6 years of being a mom I can count date night on 1 hand and “Me” time on 2….I think I need a BREAK! :)

  • nolljj6778

    I don't want it to sound like a sob story, but I work 2 jobs, and commute for both. I drive 1 hour each way to get my full-time M-F job and 30 min each way for my part-time Sat/Sun job.. this leaves little time for grocery shopping and coming up with new ideas for dinner! Help! :)

  • courtneymcmillian

    I am the busiest mom or sometimes I feel like I am the busiest mom ever. I am a mother of 3 kids ages 9, 6 and 3. They keep me very busy with basketball, baseball, school functions and now fixing to start dance with the the 3 year old. I work full time and my husband works 24 hour shifts every 3rd day so especially on those days my husband is at work I stay really busy. By the time I get home from work I start my other job at home. Don't get me wrong I LOVE being a mom but it sure would make it alot easier to be able to come home put a yummy dinner in the oven and not have to worry about cooking.

  • cheryl

    I am the busiest mom around because I have a 3 1/2 year old little girl who is full of energy and I am turning 43 this month! I am constantly on the go trying to keep up with her and fall exhausted into bed each night. I love Michael Angelo's products and since I am trying to cook with all natural and organic ingredients – they are a great choice for a busy night.

  • http://www.facebook.com/elli.heaton Elli Heaton

    I sure feel like the busiest mom ever! Between my 2 little boys – 3 counting my husband – my job teaching music to other preschoolers, teaching our children's choir at church, being a room-mom, being the team mom for oldest's bball team and working to stockpile and save us a ton of money – and keeping us on a very tight budget (thanks to southern savers!) – and still keeping the house, planning the meals and finding the deals and making fun for the boys;) This sure would free up time spent menu planning!

  • Katicake

    I am the busiest Mom because I am single with a beautiful, smart, energetic 13 year old daughter. I work outside the house as a Cake Decorator in a busy retail store, and you guessed it, I work for peanuts! I try making a little 'extra' money by completing online surveys, and I visit Southern Savers (Publix weekly ad) at least twice per week to save money on our weekly staples. I do what I can to provide my girl with as much as I can, and it keeps me busy. She is worth every second!

  • sunnyteresa

    I homeschool my two kids year round. I have a son age 12 and a daughter age 9. They both have challenges. My son is autistic, and my daughter has a kidney disorder. Keeping up with their education in the midst of many doctors' and therapist appointments in addition to the normal boyscouts, art lessons and karate has me in a whirlwind every day.

  • dannman0219

    I can't really say that I am as busy as all the other moms that have posted a comment on here; However, I have a one year old daughter and a full time job. I think every mom is a busy mom no matter what they do everyday for their family. Happy mothers day to you all!

  • HVMOM

    because I drive (to school and back) and drive (to grocery and back) and drive (to baseball practice and back) and drive (to play practice and back) and drive (volunteer and back) and drive and well, you get it! all in a day's work. Love having Michael Angelo’s in the freezer for these crazy nights!

  • http://momspotpgh.blogspot.com/ kelly

    I have a child. doesn't that qualify me as busy? :) I also volunteer at our church (for lots of things!), host guests weekly (wouldn't those meals be great for that!), keep up with a never-ending gift stream to our families for birthdays & holidays, run a city-wide mom's group, manage 2 blogs, keep my husband fed, clothed and happy, :) and try to make regular visits to all our elderly neighbors.

  • Jessica

    I like many others am a mother of 4 ages 9 to 3, I think that is enough said :) as we all know how busy life can be. It would be nice to have a meal I take from freezer to oven once a week so I can have a little more free time for my kiddos!

  • jul

    omg GREAT giveaway!

  • kristinabruce

    I have 2 boys under the age of 2…. I work part time and don't have time to work.

  • rachelboone

    I'm a mother of 2 kids age 8 and 10 and a large kid that I call my husband. My day starts every morning @ 5:00 when I get up and get my two kids up and ready for school. After I cook breakfest for them and get them all packed up and me half way decent looking we all get in mom's taxi and go to school and then I go to work full time in the assessor's office dealing with peoples tax problems 7 and half hours a day. Then I get to come home to my real full time job! My evening consist of cooking supper doing laundry packing lunches for the next day in between doing homework and trying to spend a little time with my family. Every Monday night I get to be a Girl Scout Troop leader for a group of 4th and 5th graders. Every Wednesday night And Sunday morning i'm a teacher at out church for ages 2 thru 6th grade. In between all this I'm a coupon shopper so I spend about 5 to 6 hours a week clipping coupons and looking for the best deals so I can save money and make sure my kids have the best education and childhood possible

  • kimjolly

    we are very busy weather we stay at home or not. We are just hoping to catch a break with a dinner paid for one night a week

  • Jasmine

    I'm a full time nurse yet has to take care two babies and a husband.

  • JLBerger

    I am the busiest mom because not only do I have my two girls, ages 4.5 years old and 10 months I am a high school science teacher. I have 125 other children to take care of each and every day. OH.. and two dogs, two cats, a snake AND a husband. :)

  • Tracey

    With a busy 3 year old and one due any day now, I'm sure I'll feel like the busiest mom once I'm juggling two young children. These meals are delicious and one night a week where I don't have to cook would be great.

  • Jennifer

    I am a very busy mother of 2 beautiful girls. My oldest is 4 and has soooo much energy. My youngest who is 10 months old is what I like to call a high needs baby. I love them both so much, but I often feel overwhelmed. My husband works long hours, so it's just me and the girls. It would be so nice to have one less thing to worry about….dinner!

  • christinaDavis

    After reading some of these entries, I'd vote for the mom of 6 who just gave birth and is getting her masters from the citadel, but since I can't really vote for her, I'll just have to put my hat in. We have 5 kids ages 8, 5, 4, 3, and 1 who are homeschooled, and we're starting our own little family farm (if we can just keep the animals alive with all these little ones hugging and squeezing them : ). My husband and I *TRY* to get up before them to spend some time reading the Bible and praying, but somehow I gave birth to ALL early birds. They are up by 6:30, and their feet hit the floor running! With 4 boys and 1 girl, it's al of energy, but I'm trying to harness that energy during chore time. We do our lessons while the two littlest ones nap. Today we had piano lessons, and we're trying to venture out to showing hospitality more often (an intimidating prospect when I think of cooking and hosting in the midst of frenzy). We are as busy as anyone, but on days like today, those meals would be a lifesaver. My DH was late coming home from work, so we had to meet at the piano lesson, swap keys, high five each other, trade vehicles cause he took the four younger ones, and he then had to take them through a drive-thru AGAIN because I ran out of time before piano lessons to have something ready while I was gone to the lesson with my oldest. OH- and did I mention I have a part time job? it's called COUPONING!!!

  • jperdue55

    I went through 5 years of college & 4 years of apprenticeship to be trained for my career – which slowed immensely with the housing market crash. So I realized I needed a backup plan. But I was determined not to send my son to day care. My daughter is in kindergarten, and she had 5 years home with me. I wanted my son to have the same, so I went back to school for web design. In the meantime, with only my husband bringing home an income, I decided to start a business online, and I opened a store selling T-shirts inspired by Facebook groups and pages (fanzgear[dot]com). I decided to control my budget, I would learn to screen print them myself, and in the meantime the only screen printer in town just closed. So I have my original company, an e-store, a blooming screen printing business, a blooming web design business, a 5-yr-old, and a 2-yr-old. Whew! Makes me tired just thinking about it! :D

  • georgiapeach52

    I am fairly busy with my 79 year old mother living with us, an autistic 18 year old son, and an 81 year old mother-in-law who is with us periodically. I love them all, but they can keep me hopping.

  • kamjackson

    I'm a mom of a child in Kindergarten and 1st grade. My husband and I both work full time jobs, and currently I am communting an hour each way. You can imagine how a night at our house is when we get home after 6 with two hungry kids and have to make dinner, do homework, work on reading, make dinner, clean up, showers… Does not leave a lot of free time to just be a family. Having dinner already made would give us free time to be mom and dad for extra hour.

  • lisas074

    Cuz a full time job and a 4 year old take up ALL my time, who wants to be in the kitchen cooking when there are not enough hours in a day to satisfy everyone?

  • Pam

    Hi. I am a busy Mom myself but I would like to nominate a church member of mine. Neshia is in her early 30's and her husband is one of the ministers at our church. She has two children ages 7 and 10. She was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It is beginning to get hot and she also has asthma and suffers terribly in the summer time. She has been having some very difficult days lately. Her family would benefit from this type of deal. Before she got sick she hosted dinners and invited so many people to her home so many times you can't put a number on it. Now that she is unable to do this I would love to give something like this back to her for all the good works she has done.

  • Enithea

    My mother always works real hard and comes home to prepare a hot meal for us even when she's really tired and I'm grateful to have her and it would be nice to for her to sit back and relax and let me and Michael Angelo's do the cooking for a while.

  • gretta123

    I am a busy grandma, for we take care of our grandchild and then try to help our daughters as much as possible, I have the most wonderful husband who works way to hard and I try to help him to make things easier. All all the while having to make a hour trip each way to take care of someone in a rehab. center then fly back home to get things going at home again before the end of the day. These meals sure would be a hugh help.

  • Tiffany

    I am a mom of a very active 18 month old boy. I work part time and on my days off I watch a 15 month old girl. My husband coaches Cross Country, Basketball, and Baseball at a local school, so we are constantly on the road to a ball game. Quick and easy meals are what I love best! Even though my life is very busy, I wouldn't trade it for anything!

  • Lisa

    Karen is by far the busiest mom. Not only is she the “mom” of her granddaughter for whom she has custody, she is the “fill-in” mom for 5 other children every day! She takes excellent care of other people's children and their mommys do not have to worry while they're at work each day. Karen not only watches these kids- she teaches them and loves them. My two special-needs sons are among the 6 (total) that she watches and I can't tell you the relief I have that they're in her care, when they can't be in mine. These children range from 7 months to 13 years and each one gets quality time and attention. Did I mention that she watches my guys for very little money? -She does it out of the goodness of her heart!

  • carriejones

    I'm the busiest mom because I am the best person I know of to take care of all of my family's needs.

  • jamesgriffis

    I would love to give this to my wife for mothers day. You have no idea how busy she is!!!! WORDS CAN NOT DISCRIBE HOW HAPPY THIS WOULD HELP HER!!!!!

  • georgiapeach52

    I am a fairly busy Mom. I live with my wonderful husband, our 18 year old autustic son, my 79 year old mother, and, periodically, my 81 year old mother-in-law. I love them all to death but they keep me hopping.

  • sandrawhitlock

    I'm 47, with a daughter finishing college and marrying within the next 7 weeks, a son going to college and moving out in the next 8 weeks, and a 10-year-old finishing elementary school who plays ALL sports ALL year long…and a husband on the road all but 6 days a month…did I mention I work full time with Special Needs children? I am an active member at Peachtree Community Church, serving in Children's Church and Women's Enrichment Ministry…YES, I am the busiest mom!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Jose-Lankits/100000745539655 Jose Lankits

    My wife is the busiest Mom (sorry Mom) I've know. With two little ones under 3, she flies up and downstairs like a fireman, cooks from scratch like MacGyver, rises before the sun (makes me, a former U.S. Marine, look bad), drives the “bus” to the kids (almost daily) events, makes the “Scrubbing Bubbles” look lazy, takes care of the pets, reads to and makes time for playtime with our girls several times a day, sleeps (doubtful) with an ear “open” constantly responding to monitors throughout the night, creates arts and crafts and themed holiday projects by hand with our girls, has become a couponaholic to help our budget, volunteers helping out single moms, (I know… where's the time?), makes homemade birthday, holiday, etc. cards for other people and family members, fights off Florida monster mosquitos and bugs tending her very small vegetable garden hosting her prized crop that she always gives away (unfortunately for me) to everybody else, diaper changes and formula, bottles and snacks, never ending baths (especially on spaghetti nights), colds, the flu and drippy noses, finder of lost blankets and baby dolls, home CEO, CPA and all-around husband fixer. Okay, I just realized (all of a sudden) I look worthless – well, I travel most of the week and try to make it up when I'm home. I certainly and truly appreciate all of her hard work and sacrifice while I'm gone. I have learned it's best to STAY CLEAR and follow (mostly) orders although she has referred to me sometimes as the “other” kid. I know these are probably just standard duties for all moms, but this particular mom could use a break and would really appreciate this offer. Thank you!

  • mary

    my turn! Here's how I keep busy: I'm pregnant and a mommy of a two year old so it's basically meal time ALL day. He's starting potty training too, and “toothbrushing training” because he has been horrible about letting me brush his teeth. He's also still nursing and i'm trying to cut that out before baby comes. He's still sleeping in my bed and has to move into his own before baby comes. (I've got 3 months.) Oh yes, and I don't know if it's a boy or girl so I'm having trouble deciding how to save and put away baby clothes, and if it's a girl I will have to do some shopping. I have to use extreme coupon and sale shopping in order to feed a family of 5 on $250 a month. I always go shopping the last day of the sale and even after spenging the whole week preparing I have to rush to put together my coupons and shopping lists and get to all the stores before they close. NOBODY in the house cooks, cleans, vaccums, takes out the trash, etc. or does anything except for ME, and on top of that they do rediculous things like putting used napkins and chicken bones into the sink with their plates. Rarely do I get help with my little boy either. I'm supposed to water the garden daily.. (we'll see how that goes. so far-not good.) I have a standing appointment once a week, and there's also church, when I can make it. Also, I am taking care of “daddy” who just had his wisdom teeth out without even warning me first(!!!!) I also have to go through every stick in the house and clean, move furniture, organize and get rid of things since my pack rat mom just moved out. Then after that we have to have the garage sale of the century. In my “spare” time I also take surveys to get a little cash (since cash is extremely tight), however, I can never seem to keep up with them. My inbox currently has 1,326 messages. ugh. Boy would I love to have a couple of meals that I didn't have to cook. p.s. the only reason I had time to type this darn long winded thing is that my little boy fell asleep on my lap, so I'm stuck anyway.

  • lynnmjohnson

    I am so busy. I work full time, have 2 teenagers of my own and 2 young adults living with me. Softball games, rides to work, shopping and coupon clipping leave me with so little free time.

  • Valerie

    I'm sure I'm not the busiest mom, but I'll throw my hat it. I've got an 11 year old and 6 year old, both of them girls. My 6 year old has enough energy for the whole family! My husband had been out of work since last September and I was able to go from part time to a full time job. Since he just got a job, I'm still working, my 11 year old is just getting over mono, and I'm homeroom mom for both their classes, life has gotten pretty hectic. We are very blessed though and I am definately not complaining. :)

  • Julie

    I am a full time working mother of 2 sons. My oldest son a few years ago had an accident and suffered a brain injury. His needs are great and he requires assistance with everything including eating. It would be great to receive a full year of free meals to be able to spend a little more time with our other son who always seems to get the back seat when it comes to our time. Also, our expenses have been tremondous surrounding our son's care and this would give us a little break.

  • tmmac1

    great idea–busy mom who would love to win!

  • Alisha Molen

    I am a mother of 3 young children and a wife to a husband who is constantly travelling. He is hardly ever home. I do my best but I am always out of energy when it comes to dinner time. We LOVE Michael Angelos dinners. It would be nice to know that once a week I wouldn't have to worry about dinner – just throw MA in the oven! How easy is that? Less time in the kitchen, more time with the kids. I like that!

  • nanamel

    I'm a 52 year old Mother of two boys and a grandmother to my only grandaughter. I worked full time when my boys were in school and still kept up with them and all of their activities. I think I'm busier now than when they were small. My oldest son is a single Dad and I find myself helping him more now than when he was little. He has to work weekends so I keep our grandaughter all weekend. He has to be at work at 6:30 am, so I drive to his house which is 30 minutes away to get my grandaughter ready and take her to school. I take a late lunch to pick her up and by the time I get her back to my work, my son is getting off work to pick her up. My world is non stop and although very hectic, I wouldn't trade it for anyone else's shoes. I thank God for my family and the opportunity to be a Mom and Grandma! Melinda

  • ashley

    wow,almost 2000 comments. hope i have a slight chance :)

    • ashley

      I work full time at publix. my husband works nights so most of the time its just me and my kids,

  • Jackie Owens

    I would love to give this to my sister Juli who is a mother of 2, a homeschool teacher, a couponer (she introduced me to the coupon world and literally save my life 'financially')!

  • http://www.facebook.com/jennie.k.davis Jennie Kratz Davis

    With 2 boys and a injured husband never know when you will be home from the doctors office and then you have to pick the children up at school. This would be WONDERFUL to win so I could have that age old question answered before they ask “what's for dinner”. Thanks for the chance to win.

  • erika pezold

    Well…………… I'm a single mom to my 1 year old, 12 year old, and also my 14 year old cousin. All girls!!!! I swear I spend soooo much time getting my grocery list, coupons, etc. together just for all the food to disappear in a day or two!! I even hid a box of those new Kellogg crisps b/c they were sooo good and went sooo fast last time I brought them home!!!!

  • Tina S.

    I have 2 teenagers and a toddler! Need I say more.

  • auntwendy

    Sounds like we can all use a little help. I am the mother to my 11yr old niece and 3 yr old nephew. I work full time and then some as I am commission based. My husband and I help take care of my Mother and until recently took care of his Mother full time after she had a massive stroke that left her paralized on one side. We are also starting our own little farm trying to teach our children how to appreciate what we have been given and have been couponing now for 8 months (which is a part-time job). Our entire family is very active in our church drama ministry which can take several evenings per week. My 11 year old often asks “Is tonight an anything night?” meaning anything we can throw together in a couple of min. Thank you Jenny for all you do. You are an inspiration and have helped change our family.

  • reneecollogan

    I would love to win these meals. It would help so much with our weekly grocery budget. I am a busy mom because I take care of a three year old and almost eight month old. I also work full time in the evenings from home so that during the day I can be with my children. I also take care of all the household duties/tasks for my kids and husband. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

  • natkins

    Throwing myself into this pot….I am a wife and mother to a very active (this is putting it nicely LOL) 3 year old. My husband is currently unemployed so it is up to me to bring home the income…I currently work full time at a animal hospital as the boarding facility manager (and help in any other areas of the hospital as needed), to help make ends meet I do routine pet sitting for clients that would rather their pet stay in their home vs. kennel and walk dogs when I get off twice a week. On a good day I am up and out of the house by 6:15am and don't return until….well that changes day to day but on average it is between 5-6 pm. Hubby does his best to prepare meals so that I can “relax” as much as possible with a toddler and 5 animals of our own (one of which needs treatments daily for his asthma). Life is hard to say the least and I know there are hundreds of mom's facing tough times also! It would be nice for us as a family to have 1 meal each week planned so that we could have more family time together.

  • Melanie Hardy

    I work full time as an attorney, and am also a writer for Chicken Soup for the Soul. I also have 3 adorable children, a large home, and do volunteer work for my church, Hannah Homes, Sav a Life, St Jude Hospital and many other worthwhile organizations. I also exercise 1 hour per day, and have an online food and recipe blog!! Whew, I am tired just typing this.

  • Tara Shanko

    I am the proud mother of three active girls(10,9,22months). My family loves Michael Angelo's meals. I usually cook two at a time and rarely have leftovers! In between shutteling kids around I work part-time as a nurse, host a church community group two Fridays a month,volunteer at church,volunteer at our Elementary school and “help” members of our church group as often as possible. I have introduced the Southern Savers website to so many women I have lost count. Six of them are now die-hard fans who proudly call themselves Extreme Couponers. I faithfully use your website for myself and for my mother in law who I then shop for on a weekly basis. My family would love to win this contest! Tara Shanko

  • Anonymous

    I am the busiest mom because I am a full time homemaker, home school teacher to my 5th grade twins, serve at church, sew for my family and others, I coupon with Southern Savers (since Feb 2010), I try to shop for good deals in a few short trips each week.I love my life and am so grateful for all the things I get to accomplish everyday. Oh also, did I mention I scrapbook also and cut my family’s hair and have a dog who just have to play several times a day. I am sure there are busier, but I’m not sure they are as happy as I am.
    fbernal@embarqmail.com

  • Kelly

    I am a busy Mom chasing a two year old little boy around all day, along with 4 rescue dogs and 3 ferrets. More time to play with my son, less time in the kitchen would be wonderful.

  • tanjak

    Working full time and having 2 girls in school, church and Girl Scouts, we stay pretty busy!!! I would love to have a chance to not think about what's for dinner every now and then!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Leah

    I am busy with a 6,4, and 1 year old!!! There is not enough time in the day!

  • Susan

    I am a stay-at-home mom of a very busy 2 year-old boy. My husband works full-time as a contractor, is on staff at our church as a missions coordinator (unpaid position), and is enrolled in Seminary part-time. We are busy but happy! We'd love a chance to win these meals! Thank you!

  • jessicaoswald

    I could be the busiest mom right now as I have 3 children under 3 and the youngest is four weeks old. We are helping with my brothers wedding in which my husband, daughter and I will also be in as attendants. We are just drying off our cow from which I make all of our dairy products, we have chickens, and I am just about to plant our summer garden. I think that about sums it up. I guess we also help my husband in our vineyard. ;)

  • diana8

    I would give it to my daughter who is a single mom working 2 jobs with 2 kids – she would love it

  • Jennifer

    I am a new mom who works full time. The days just don't seem long enough anymore! :)

  • aplus3

    I am a mother of 3 young children and wife to a husband who works two jobs. I have strived for years to find ways to save us money with little to no support of my efforts. In fact, I have had to spend a lot of time getting us out of “sticky” financial situations. I do everything for our family and even my couponing is not supported and I rarely ever get to shop without my children. I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle most of the time and it would be so nice to catch some kind of break. Not having to worry about dinner once a week would be AMAZING!!!

  • angie leggett

    I saw this early this morning and I have been trying to get a round to take a few minutes to add a comment. I work full time and I have a part time job. I love being busy….I have always heard that Idle hands are the devils workshop and I want NO part of that. I have a family of 4, We rarely ever eat out and 1 meal a week would open up about 2 hours for us. As busy as I am I feel sure Jenny can relate to our circumstances. Thank you so much Jenny for all of the leg work you do for us. I attended the Statesboro Class Last month. YOU ARE AWESOME!!

  • Corey

    I am a guy, hopefully that doesn't disqualify me but I am working full time, in college, and training to become an Army Officer. Will be on military orders here in 2 months. So I am pretty busy but surprising still find time to be very money savy.

  • kericarolina

    Yes, there is a busier mom out there other than me. But I pray often for God to help me balance my life between Him, my husband and two girls. This would be a blessing:)

  • kellib

    I'm the busiest mom because I just had a baby and have a 2 year old!

  • kendrabrown

    I am a full-time police officer/instructor and mom of 4 boys. My husband works opposite shift, so I live the life of a single mom. I also allowed my parents to move in, and dad has recovered from colon cancer and mom Krohn's disease. Santa brought a Great Dane. We are called “the house that never sleeps” since someone is always up. I run (literally run them for 3 miles) police cadets twice a week, leaving the house by 4:30 am and gone for at least 13 hours. I believe in God having the priority in my life. I run the security for our church, teach Sunday school, and attend worship and Sunday school for myself, so I'm there on Sundays from about 8-1, and then on Wednesday nights for more Bible study. Dinner for me on a Wednesday night is usually a drive through on my way to church after leaving work (teaching police cadets how to stop cars). My family has bought these Michael Angelo's meals in the past from Sam's and really like them. The convenience of having a meal put together that everyone will eat is awesome.

  • TRACEY

    My daughter, son in law and grandson have just moved back to California to live with us for awhile. He had currently been enlisted in the Marine Corp. in Jacksonville NC. They will be staying with us for awhile until they can get back on their feet again.. thank you.

  • Kristi

    I am a stay at home mother of 6 year old twin girls and a little boy who will be turning 3, on the 27th of May. My husband works 3 jobs, and we homeschool our girls. I am definatly a busy, busy mom, but I love every minute of it!!!

  • Teresa

    My daughter is a wonderful young stay at home mom to two beautiful daughters ages 5 and 15 months. She also provides daycare for two other children. Talk about busy! She and I are going to start homeschooling the 5 year old this summer. Thanks for the great blog!

  • nancycharmon

    Would be wonderful to win these meals and be able to share with someone less fortunate than I am.

  • Jen

    I am a busy mom of 3 boys ages 9, 3 and 15 months! Now these three guys keep me on my toes all day!

  • Rhea Flora

    My mom is a very busy mom as she runs her own business, takes care of her families needs, and helps her husband with his business. She is always in need of fast, healthy meals and this would be an awesome way to make her life easier!

  • trishjacobs

    I work full time, clean, do laundry, cook meals, do the grocery shopping and take care of all the animals and the garden!

  • evabone

    I am a full time mom, pastor's wife, and music studio owner!

  • Ed Naclerio

    I'm entering on behalf of Janelle, who cares for her three children while working two teaching jobs. She's an elementary school teacher at a school with many underprivileged children, and she's also an Associate Professor helping to build the teachers of tomorrow at a local university.

  • jessica

    I am a full time mother to 3 children 3 and under. My husband works very long hours so that I am able to stay at home. He usually only sees them about 30 mins a day before they go to bed! I hate having to spend this time cooking supper. I would love to be able to enjoy time with my husband and children and not have to prepare the meals. This would help this work once a week!

  • M. Kurtzhalts

    My daughter Erica works 3 days a week and I work full-time also. I try to help her out as much as possible. As Grandma to her 2 babies (3 and 1), I wish I could do more. I cook meals, do daycare pickup and babysit whenever I can. Her getting these meals would be such a help – and so appreciated by both of us!

  • http://www.southernsavers.com Deanna Stoddard

    I am the wife of a man who works 55 miles one way from his job site. I am the mother of a high school senior who is taking college classes while still in high school and I help him prepare for university and the ROTC program in the fall. My other child is in the eighth grade, busy with band, and I am helping her finish projects for the school year. Did I mention I work full-time in a public school as a Mathematics Coach and Parental Involvement Coordinator? I also teach part-time at a university an hour away from my home! I am the happy doggy mom of two outside and one spoiled inside dogs!

  • amurphy061

    I am a single Mom of 2 young children who works a full time job. I am responsible for everything – grocery shopping, paying bills, laundry, etc. Of course my kids have their own chores that they have to do to help out, but I carry the load. They both played soccer this season and so we are at the soccer field 4 times a week if not more for games and practices. I feel like I am constantly doing 3 or 4 things at the same time! My kids and I are very close and I love it! I am always busy busy busy!

  • Laurie

    This would be awesome. What mom couldn't use free meals?

  • Beth

    I have way too much to do…two girls ages 3 and 5. They think they are big enough to “do things” by them selves but it means that Mom works double time cleaning up after them! Plus I home school them and do volunteer work…everyday is full of fun and excitement! I would LOVE to have dinner ready and waiting for a year! What a relief!

  • Lorri E.

    I am the busy mom in the world because I have 6 children that I home school. Not only do I teach my children subjects at home, including Latin, Math, Science, Reading/Writing/spelling, Language Arts, we also drive to a home school co-op twice a week for additional classes. My children LOVE being home schooled AND they love couponing with me! I think it would be awesome to win these meals to feed my great kids and my husband. My children could help me pick them out AND see the savings when we use coupons to pay for them!

    • Lorri E.

      meant “busiest mom in the world” lol – very excited about the contest!

  • amystew

    I am a stay at home mom of FOUR boys. 8,5,3, and 10 months. With school, karate, and church activities we stay busy all week long. I am a busy mom but love it!!!

  • http://www.firesoftball.org Ginger Davis

    Well, I am the mom of SIX children. The five oldest still live at home. Our 15 year old daughter and 12 year old daughter both play high school softball for the same high school, which keeps me ultra busy and we eat many of our evening meals at the softball field from the concession stand. Those two also play travel softball on two different teams in the summer and fall. This keeps me busy and my husband and I are usually busy at different ballparks and staying in different hotels in different cities on the weekends with them. In addition to softball with our girls, our younger son (age 8) plays baseball for the local recreational league. Our youngest daughter, age 11, isn't into sports. She prefers to perform in school musicals! So, between taking them to practices (often at the same time at different locations!), going to watch them play or perform (too often at the same time at different locations), taking our 12 year old daughter to pitching lessons, taking all four of the younger ones to school (none attend our “zoned” school, so I have to take them and pick them up DAILY!), and counseling our oldest son (age 18) in the college life, I am the busiest mom I know. Let's don't even talk about the all too often “wrench” that gets thrown in for good measure, like our freezer dying (can you say spoiled food?!), our washer going on the blink, our oven not heating, the microwave shorting out, or the dog loosing his required Rabies tag and County License Tag! Oh, and it was very nice when our oldest son had the hood fly right off of his car while driving down the road (how many people do you know who had THIS happen to them?)!! And, these children need clothes and food and it those clothes don't just appear in their closets and the food doesn't walk home from the grocery store all by itself. Oh yes, like I'm not busy enough… I have to do that, too. And, have you ever shopped for school supplies for this many children?! Oh, that's a real joy, as well. But, I love being a mom to so many children. It does have its challenges but I wouldn't have it any other way.

  • charlenewells

    I have been a very busy mom lately. I have 2 beautiful boys, ages 4 and 2. My mom had eye surgery 8 weeks ago. She stayed with me at my home for about 4 days until I thought she safe to be at home. She was doing great and then she fell down her stairs at home and broke her ankle in 3 places. She has moved back in with me and has been here now for 6 weeks. I also am a registered nurse and have had to take time off work to take care of her. It has been a long, hard struggle but by the grace of God we are making it one day at a time.

  • Leslea

    I stay busy chasing two little girls who are 3 and 15 months, answering the phone for my husband's service business, and trying to keep our home from looking like a tornado just hit :) lol. I also work as a nurse PRN. Thanks for this chance to win…I love your site!!

  • http://teenstotsandeverythinginbetween.blogspot.com/ Sheila

    I am the busiest mom because I have 5 kids ages 18,15,4,22 months and 8 months. Am attempting to work part-time and be a full time stay at home mom~

  • zimmge

    I am a teacher who works long hours with a long commute. I have three kids and a husband who works during the night, so almost everything about the kids and the household falls on me. Now that I have discovered Extreme Couponing, it is pretty much another part time job, but I LOVE the savings! I could really use some FREE and CONVENIENT frozen meals! Thanks, Jenny!

  • pearlbaby

    I am a mom of three busy boys 5, 2, and 11 months. They are a blessing but they do keep me busy too!

  • Caroline

    We just want it. ;) with two big boys to feed and three adults in one house.

  • chris

    Chasing the wind…never enough time. My circumstances are not unlike countless others. Juggling, struggling, striving each day to make a difference in our family's life. Thank goodness for freezers & Michael Angelo's.

  • Wanda

    My daughter in law is mother to two children. Works full time, takes and picks up her children and tries to cook healthy meals everyday. Our son is a firefighter and is gone at least three nights a week. On these nights she has to do it all. Homework help, baths, ballgames etc. These meals would help them with their budget and time. Thank you.

  • Alzina

    I'm so busy that I'm still trying to figure when the “staying home” part of “stay at home mom” starts.

  • http://www.FreeFunInAustin.com Heidi

    I have 4 kids, 3 blogs, the kids have 2 blogs, and I volunteer for 4 different organizations. Busy times!

  • bethanybaker

    Hey, Jenny!
    I am the so, so busy mom of five fabulous gifts from God. 15, 7, 5, 2, and 2 months. My husband works and coaches their soccer teams, and I stay at home (which I never could've done without your help and not have massive credit card debt). The number one reason I am busy is due to laundry, but I never want to be so busy that I forget to make my kids a priority.
    Bethany Baker

  • http://www.FreeFunInAustin.com Heidi

    I have 4 kids, 3 blogs, the kids have 2 blogs, and I volunteer with 4 different organizations. Busy times!

  • dj17247

    I am a substitute teacher and also the mother of two boys, 16 and 10. After helping with homework leaves little time (and energy) to prepare a healthy meal. We often rely on quick and easy recipes and often ready made frozen entrees. These meals would make at least one night a week something to look forward to!

  • candice

    HEY! I'm nominating my sister-in-law for busiest mom. Quickly, she teaches couples Sunday school class on Sundays, volunteers at church Wed. nights, just finished her master's degree while teaching elem. school and raising three children 4 and under. She cooks every meal and her son is in tee ball and one girl in dance. She also has started a cooking business with a co-worker at school. She has a large home that is ALWAYS clean. Thanks for reading…..

  • amygardiner

    I am a mom of 2 children, and my husband and I both work full-time. Along with the regular, full-time job of parenting we also are very involved in the youth dept at our church. We are the SS teachers of the 11th & 12th grade class and wouldn't trade it for the world. It would truly be a blessing to have a quick and easy meal for one night of the week (that isn't fast-food) for those days where there just doesn't seem to be enough time for a home-cooked meal.

  • Kym Bailey

    I work a job at least 10 hours a day, have a 2 hour commute and still manage to cook, clean and spend time with the fam!

  • Kaysie Crook

    I have three small children, work full time for a large corporation, and own my own small custom boutique clothing business. I barely have time to look for coupons, much less cook dinner! These meals would be a lifesaver!!!

  • wendyhughes

    Aahh there are so many busy wonderful deserving women out there. It is amazing what all we as moms juggle whether it being staying home with our children, working in and out of the house and in some cases more than one job. But it doesn't stop there, as moms we volunteer, sit on committees, host and plan events that people cherish, we lead, organize, coach and cheer for any and all events in our families lives. All around we are a blessing to those that we “mother”. For me, I am a mom of 2 children. I work and so does my husband, unfortunately he drives close to 2 hours to and then from work each day which leaves a lot on my shoulder to take care of. Between work, homework, baseball, ballet, and anything else that creeps into my plate, not having to always worry about dinner would definitely be wonderful! Thanks for this opportunity!

  • JSanto

    I am a very busy mom of 2 children (3 if you count my husband). I work fulltime which includes two hours of driving everyday. So by the time I run in the door from work I barely take my shoes off before I am in the kitchen trying to cook something semi-healthy for my family. (My husband works two jobs so his help is limited). My husband and I are taking a class to teach us to be debt free and just barely saved our home from foreclosure. I recently heard of Southern Savers in my class and it was heaven sent. I thought there was no other way to cut back in our life and when I started using this website to help me save $50, $60, $70 a week in groceries/househould I was so happy. If I could add to my savings by receiving FREE dinners for a year, we might actually be able to get out of debt, pay our bills, and start working toward a real future. Thank you for your consideration!!

  • jrhteacher22

    I am entering on behalf of my mother for mother's day…She was a stay at home mom who raised four kids on one income! She was the cook, maid, taxi cab driver, doctor, mediator, and she volunteered as the children's ministry leader at the church for years.
    Now, with two grown children still at home, she is graciously the babysitter of two rambuncious grandchildren. I would love to honor and thank her by giving her this gift of having one less meal to think about each week!

  • Marsha

    I am busy but mainly just want to spend less time cooking!

  • patriciasneddon

    Full-time work outside the home + full-time work AT home = B-U-S-Y. These meals are quick+easy+delicious+nutritious+inexpensive = W-I-N-N-E-R! Thanks for offering this giveaway!

  • ashleyvalenti

    My sister-in-law mom's (Allison DeMoss) is by far the busiest woman I know. She has 10 children- 6 biological and the youngest 4 are adopted. She is a photographer and really cant get any work done till everyone is asleep. She stays up till 3am many times a week just to get her house and life in order. She NEVER complains. The younger 4 have learning disabilities due to their mom's taking drugs in-utero. She is a strong Christian woman who is always giving of herself and time. She will do whatever she can for these children. No is not in her dictionary. Please consider helping feed her big family. She is an inspiration to me daily.
    Ashley

  • katpauz

    Somehow, after reading some of the other posts, I don't feel as busy as I thought I was, but here goes. I am a widowed stay-at- home mom of three ages 7, soon to be 6, and soon to be 5 (yes they are stair steps). God has also called me to homeschool and my love of baking (and time) has been reduced to a minimum. I would love to spend less time in the kitchen right now and more on my kids (one may have Asperger's). Thank you so much for this opportunity and for all you do, you have helped stretch our food budget enormously (sorry if I sound whiny- I'll blame sleep deprivation!) :-)

    • Jennifer

      “The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and the widow.” Psalm 146:9
      You might enjoy an encourageing book I read recently called ‘Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit’ by Teri Maxwell.

  • Nana

    My daughter is a very busy and loving mother to four children from age 5 to 14. Two of her boys play spring ball and the third recently underwent surgery two times. She returned to teaching last year and is very devoted to her students. She also finds the time to mentor and cook dinner for two girls that attend our local college.

  • Jenny

    I live with a tornado/tasmanian devil (1 year old son) and my husband, Brandon, who I very lovingly call Brandomoniam! They keep me busy and I love it!

  • jrhteacher22

    I am entering on behalf of my mother for mother's day…She was a stay at home mom who raised four kids on one income! She was the cook, maid, taxi cab driver, doctor, mediator, and she volunteered as the children's ministry leader at the church for years.
    Now, with two grown children still at home, she is graciously the babysitter of two rambuncious grandchildren. I would love to honor and thank her by giving her this gift of having one less meal to think about each week!

  • Kelly

    Well I think every mom in their right mind is the busiest. For me I am a foster mother, we usually have about 5 kids at a time in our home, all of which are 4 and under. I am a taxi driver, a cook, a maid, a professional diaper changer and spit up cleaner. My best friends are my carpet cleaner and clorax wipes. I am new to your site and have enjoyed learning all the fun ways to save. Thank you for considering me and to all the busy moms, keep on going cause we are changing the world one diaper at a time.

  • vjsanders

    I stay at home with my 3 children. I homeschool the 8 yr old and the 5 yr old. My 3 yr old has therapy twice a week for an hour (that is $700 out of pocket every month!) Mondays include school, therapy, ballet, and baseball. Its my craziest day!! Michael Angelos would be GREAT for Mondays! Oh, and with the change of the seasons my laundry is OUT OF CONTROL! I told my husband it is past the point of no return. Maybe I'll get those winter clothes washed and put away by JULY!!

  • michellesapp

    I am a single mother of two, and grandmother of two all in the same house. I take care of a house full of girls ranging from 20 to 2. I am also a disabled veteran. My 15 year old recently broke her leg, so she requires quite a bit of extra care. I have to take the kids to school, pick them up, take them to practices and pick them up. Keep the house clean, and try to earn some money, and oh yeah, don't forget all of the doctor's appointments! I could really use this kind of help. Thanks for considering me!!

  • Cathy

    I work full time and have 2 children 5 and under. An easy weeknight meal is just what I need!

  • tammierobinson

    In addition to being a Mom of twins boys as well as a precious little girl with a diagnosis of Down Syndrome, I serve as a Social Worker/Case Manager for 50 to 75 other families with children with special needs. In addition to this I am an actively involved in kids sports, church functions, and community events. You won't see me sitting on the couch with a box of bon bons! My life is very rewarding but VERY tiring. Can't you hook a tired mother up? Who know's, with this savings, I might even be able to afford that box of bon bons. Thanks so much.

  • Hadley

    I am a mom of 3 – ages 5,3,and 7 weeks. I am married to a dairy farmer – which keeps me busy sometimes taking lunches to him, running errands, etc. I am a homeschool mom. All that on top of the mom jobs that most of us have – keeping house, cooking meals, running errands, budgeting, etc., etc., etc.!

  • shannanwade

    “'cause I want it!” :) (Thanks for the suggestion!)

  • Erin

    I'm a busy mom…I have 2 year old twins and teach 570 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students!

  • Kelley

    I'm so busy I don't have time to comment!!!!

  • momx2

    Busiest mom… I stay at home with my kids, so many people might think that I am not busy… but when your job is at home, you are the cook, housekeeper, scheduler, entertainment director, laundress… with my husband working all the chores are mine, and mostly happily. I'd love nights off from planning a meal, and easy clean-up. So my busy is different that the working moms, but I'm still busy.

  • Heliana Villa

    I am always busy/exhausted…. I have 2 year old twin boys and a 10 year old daughter. The twins have me on my toes all day long and I barely have time to cook during the day. I cook at night and I make sure I make enough to freeze as much as possible for future meals. We are also living on a tight budget so eating out is not a choice =(
    Frozen meals are a lifesaver for me!!!

  • Kristin

    My husband and I are in full-time ministry, starting a church plant that is off the ground and growing. We also have a 14 month old daughter and a very high energy yellow lab that makes cleaning the house a perpetual task!

  • Amy

    I am a mom of 4, ages 8-9 months; and would love one less meal a week to worry about creating. We have t-ball and horsebackriding, and soccer, and of course homework, and then all the baby stuff….but I wouldn't have it any other way!

  • Cheryl D.

    I teach full time, work for my husband's business part time, have 3 teenagers, a dog, and a small farm!!

  • moonlark

    I have two teenage boys and have been in the hospital for 4 major surgeries in the last 4 years along with many month-long hospital stays. This has really made me get behind in cleaning my house not to mention upkeep of the outside. I would love not to have to worry about dinner some nights. My kids absolutely love italian food too! Thanks for this opportunity!

  • Andrea

    I am a mom of two teenagers 16 and 14 – I also have a three year old adopted daughter from china and in about two weeks we will be adopting another daughter from China who is six! I have a brother who is in and out of the hospital fighting cancer and a mother in law who is terminal with Cancer. All of whom could use these meals! Thanks for the opportunity

  • Anonymous

    I’m a very busy momn of 3 sweeties, aged 4, 8 and 10. Now that my kids are getting older their activities keep us crazy busy! My 8 and 10 year old girls are competitive figure skaters so we keep a busy training schedule and lots of traveling to competitions! I struggle to be sure my 4 year old boy gets equal opportunity for his fun activities as well such as T ball and swim team. I also own my own children’s consignment sale (love a deal!) and operate my own website where I make and sell custom stationary, http://www.mudpiestationery.com I also teach Sunday School at our church and volunteer in the kids’ classrooms. Thanks for all you do on this site, it has helped my whole family. Between Jenny and Dave Ramsey my kids are really learning the value of a dollar!

  • Brittney

    I am a mom who works part-time for a local Christian radio station. I have two kids on two different school calendars and a husband who works 50+ hours and goes to school. I would love to have convenient meals to make life easier. Thanks!

  • mdawnrose

    I have 7 kiddos from 13 to 3——-hubby travels every week for 3-5 days. I would LOVE to have some easy dinners!!!! Thanks Jenny for the best blog out there!!!

  • Traci F

    I'm a working mom of 2 little princess. I work for an environmental consulting company, my husband and I own and operate anther business. Work doesn't always keep me near as busy as my girls do. We love these Michael Angelos food and would be so excited to win a years worth of these. Thanks so much!

  • Amanda Y.

    Well I go to school full time, will be a full time intern, and while that's not as busy as others (nor am I a mom), it get chaotic. I also am not a great cook! haha

  • Christy

    I am a mom of 2 boys, work part-time, maintain 4 websites for other companies, and have my own ecommerce website. I’m busy but wouldn’t trade it for anything!

  • Jody

    I'm a super busy mom. :-) My husband travels a lot and I help him get ready for his trips, as well as take care of our four children while he travels. My husband is also the president of a not for profit, and I'm the secretary for this organization so I answer lots of email, phone calls, manage mail, etc. I'm also the secretary/treasurer for my church. There is more, but I'm tired just typing all this stuff out. Ha! I want to be clear that I like doing all these things. I get a lot of joy from being a good helper to my husband and from being the mom to my four wonderful children as well as being a joy filled, contributing member of my community and church. I want God to be glorified in all that I do….sure, it is a lot, but I love my busy life!

  • christybain

    I am the mom of 2 kids, ages 3 and 7. I teach full-time (and which means I work about 70 hours a week….and you can forget the summer off thing…..summer is filled with professional development), cart the kids to all their extra curricular activities. I coordinate Mission Friends (preschool ministry) at our church and teach Sunday School. And to top it all off, I am trying to start my own small business on the side. Barely have to time to sit down and think!

  • Peggy McSteen

    Wow there are lots of busy moms out there!!!! I guess it just goes with the title of MOM!!! If you are a mom, whether you work or stay home, have one child or a dozen, you are busy taking care of them, yourself and any others who may live with you. I, too, am a mom of three witha full-time job and various other volunteer positions and a support and helpful husband. Yep, I am busy; but we still value a family meal and make sure that on most night we gather around the table to eat dinner together.

  • erinbdorman

    I am a full-time teacher of children with autism, an active member of my church where I helped to start a baby blanket ministry, a playgroup, and a Young Adult Sunday School class, a 5K and 10K runner, a full-time student in a Master's of Ed. program, a shower singer and choir member, and a good friend to four ladies who are having their baby showers within two weeks of one another! I am tired just writing this, and I know I'm missing something! :-) Whew!

  • dtoohey

    I am currently 38 1/2 weeks pregnant. My husband and I live with my mother, she and my husband both work full time, so I am a stay at home mom for them. I do all the cooking and cleaning for them plus my younger sister who also lives with us. With me about to have a newborn, this would be a great help for not just me, but everyone else in the house! Thanks!

  • Rebecca Cash

    I am a mother of a 14 month old. He is always on the go, as are we. I work full-time as a Retail Manager, so my hours are crazy and always different. My husband works at a beverage distributor, so his hours are long and crazy too. It seems by the time I get home and cook dinner it's time for bed. It would be great to have a meal covered each week, so we could sit down as a family and enjoy together!!! Thanks!!

  • Rachel Miller

    I am the busiest mom. I work part-time for an attorney and have four children, one of which has very challenging special needs and another who is going through the “terrible twos”. My husband is a police officer who works in the gang unit so he never is home during our busy evenings. I could really use some help with these wonderful, high quality, ready made foods!

  • cynthia

    I'm such a busy mom that I'm a grandmother too.

  • rhlos

    While I only may be a mom to 1 preteen girl. I work full time, driving at least 1 hour one way. Daughter on a swim team that for most of the season has not 1 but 2 practices a day. During school I get 2 hours before her bedtime to help/check homework, clean up any kitchen mess made earlier in day, cook dinner, clean up and get her ready for bed. And thats just a weekday. then there are her sports on weekend, all the housework, and ALL the shopping, church and church events and sometimes even 30 minutes of me time (usually helping a friend on a project of some kind). Wow, tired just thinking about all that.

  • Robin

    I am a busy mom of a 6-year-old boy and 4-year-old boy. I volunteer at my oldest son's school (and hopefully I'm the new PTA president!) and run carpool for my youngest to his school. I also work part time, proofread part time for someone else, and teach 3-year-old Sunday school. I do couponing full-time though! Not to mention I have a wonderful husband and three dogs! My house is always loud and chaotic, and I'm never home long enough to clean or catch up on the laundry. Dinner, what's that? A delicious, easy meal would be wonderful! Thanks, Jenny!

  • springtormom

    I am a homeschooling mom of two sweet boys. I also have 2 part time jobs, and I still coupon up a storm!!! Thanks for all you do to help make it all a little easier.

  • amysanders

    i work for Jenny…and have two VERY needy girls. :) definitely makes me the busiest, right?

  • suzieconner

    Busy mom… that would definitely be ME! I am a coach's wife and mom of two boys, 11 and 14. I also own my own bakery business which I am starting and building from ground up. I am up at 5 a.m. and usually not in bed until 10 p.m. After my hubby and oldest son are on their way to school (my husband is a h.s. teacher & coach), I get my youngest son up and ready for school. I usually drive him to school on my way into town to pick up my daily baking needs. I spend the majority of my day growing my business making cookie bouquets, cakes, etc. Then my evenings are spent shuttling kids to practices and games, cooking dinner and helping with homework. So, that's just a little glimpse of my busy life, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I am blessed!

  • amyfoerster

    I don't know that I am the busiest mom, but I defiently stay busy. I am a stay at home mom right now with a 1 year old. I am very involved in my church. I serve on our youth commity as well as help with the smaller childern every wednesday. I help organize all funraiser done for youth and co-lead a small group study for the teenage girls on sunday night. To go along with all of that, I am now starting the lovely search for a full time job that will end my stay at home career :(

  • laura

    Is this random…no detailed stories just one of the busy mommas out there. Taking care of the husband and kids!

  • 2littleduckies

    Why am I the busiest mom? I don't think I only am the busiest mom, I think if you are a mom you are always busy. I could give you many reasons why I think I am the busiest, but my simple answer is all MOMS are busy. If you love your kids and family, than that in itself is enough to keep you doing everything you can to keep you family happy, clean, fed, schooled safe and secure, that makes every mom a busy mom! Thanks for the opportunity.

  • allesgirl22

    I am a mother of 2, work full time as a store manager for Starbucks which is 40+ hours a week, I never have a set schedule, varied hours beginning at 4:30am and ending at 11:30pm. I work weekdays and weekends, I often miss the bedtime routine or morning rituals…Its hard for me to leave some days knowing I'm missing important parts of my children's day. I am very thankful for a great husband who steps up and helps when he's needed however he's not the greatest with putting together dinner all the time so this would be amazing for those nights when I'm away and he's at a loss. The food is great and we love it but FREE would be even better :). Thanks for sharing this awesome giveaway !

  • scmommy

    Lots of busy mama's out there! I am an elementary school teacher and I have a three year old boy and a nine month old girl. My husband is a teacher, football and track coach and we are both taking classes which keep us both busy. On Sundays we both teach Sunday school at our church. We stay busy at our house, but we have a lot of fun and feel blessed to be able to do all the things we do. :-) One free meal every week would be great for us!

  • lucybeth38

    Although I enjoy my job and my life style I do have to say that I am the busiest person I know. I run a daycare for toddlers in my home. Twelve hours a day Monday thru Friday. I have 6 little ones. My mother is in the beginning stages of alzhimers disease and lives with me. My aunt, mothers youngest sister, had open-heart surgery in the summer of 2009, and know lives with me. I also have a twelve year old son who absolutely loves living with 3 old women. You have to love him. He helps alot. Between toodlers, who thankfully go home at night, and dr. appointments, and entertaining a 12-year old, I stay pretty busy.

  • kelleyharold

    I have a 7-year-old, a 4-year-old, and an 8-month-old. All have been very demanding babies that can't be put down, so I have to do everything while holding a baby. I volunteer at school for my oldest child, teach Sunday school at church, volunteer A LOT for Vacation Bible School in the planning/execution/follow-up stages, bake and decorate cakes as a hobby, am an independent beauty product consultant, and chauffeur my kids to their activities. This summer will be especially hectic with dance classes 4 days per week. Those meals are delicious and would be greatly appreciated in our hectic routine should we win.

  • Anita

    Wow, what a great prize!!!! My hands are full with 3 little ones and sometimes is seems like dinner may never make it to the table. This would be such a blessing both financially and time wise!!!

  • fernpep

    My daughter really could put these to good use. She is a stay at home mom to her daughter and two step kids. She also watches her sister's two children and takes care of me, also.
    She never has time for herself as she is devoted to preparing healthy meals, educating all 5 children and provides entertainment and activities for the kids. She really deserves something special and this would nice to receive. Thanks for doing this. And thanks to Michael Angelo's. Yummy!

  • Stacey Sprouse

    Every minute of my day is usually full. I get kids dressed & driven to school, I work a full time job from home, on my lunch hour I cook for my husband before he leaves for 2nd shift, I pick up kids, cook again, give baths, do homework, and get them all to bed. I handle all of our budget/bill tasks, grocery shopping, and pretty much everything. My husband has had undiagnosed medical issues for the past 6 months. He is having surgery Wednesday. I take every task off of him that I can. I help family and friends in any way I can. I am thankful that I am healthy & smart enough to accomplish all that I do. I've recently added exercise back to my life and would love to have a little time for me. These meals would be a huge blessing.

  • Lindsay

    As a homeschooling SAHM of three little boys 6, 2 and 1 this would be a GREATLY appreciated blessing! The time and money that it requires to put a healthy family meal on the table every night is not always there. I would be absolutely thrilled to win this giveaway!

  • pamelabratz

    I am a super busy mom of 4 teenagers. I homeschool my 4 kids, work part-time at our area hospital, coupon full time for a family of six, and drive my kids to dance, soccer, baseball, choir, math, and work. We live about 25 minutes from town and I drive them to town a minimum of 2 trips a day, sometimes 3 or 4. I am seldom home before dark and would love a yummy, easy meal one of those days. Thanks Pam

  • diane

    My daughter is a single mom to 4 kids (and a bunch of their friends) plus am 8 month old grandchild. The kids are active in sports and girl scouts among other things. She is only 37 and just starting dating and needs some time for a relationship. This would be great for the nights when I am in charge of the clan.

  • Lana727

    I'm super busy working two jobs after my husband was laid off. We have had it tough.

  • Areli

    My mom is not only super busy but AMAZING as well! She is completely blind. However by God's grace and love for her family she still does it all! She is a full time teacher assistant for an ESL (english as a second language) class. Mother of 4 and grandmother of 4. She is very active in church as well as leads a bible study from home. She will never say no to someone in need and does an awesome job of keeping family well fed and house clean! She deserves so much more than free meals for a year, but I know she sure would appreciate the extra help. We love our mom!!!!!!

  • Rebekah Bol

    I am the busiest mom because i am an army wife which adds it own craziness on top of the fact that i have a VERY VERY active 4 year old boy :) busy enough for me!

  • rhoadesaa

    I am an elementary school teacher, and mom to 3 kiddos with another on the way. I work full time, so my husband can stay home with the kiddos. To make ends meet, I coupon, coupon, coupon!

  • danapope

    I am a retail store manager and work 50 hrs a week, I also am following my dream to work with chartible foundations, so I am attending college full time, this is my third year. I have a 18 year old son, 17 year old daughter, my youngest is oreo,she is 3 (she is a dog, but don't tell her) and my great husband. Monday – thursday I work 10 hour shift, then go to class 6-9pm so I leave my house every day before 7am and never get home before 10pm. we eat way to much take out…….. this would be great to help out. Thanks

  • crystalcouturier

    I would LOVE love LOVE love to win this! It would mean so much to me to be able to spend time with my family a bit longer at least once a week. I try to have a healthy hearty meal everynight for my family and these meals are perfect for a full time mom with a full time job! Any extra time playing with my kids before bedtime is always welcome. PLEASE please PLEASE pick me!

  • andeaneagles

    We have 5 wonderful children, 3 are homeschooling, 4 are playing sports. I spend my days doing what we all here are doing–trying to balance the running with the family life. Dinner has not been happening too often lately as we try to keep up with practices and games. I'd love to have one day a week that a meal would easily appear on the table!

  • Christy P

    I am a busy mom to three awesome kids. Not only am I a full time mom, but I work a part-time job. It seems like I am always racing against the clock. We are on a tight budget, so eating out is not an option. We love the Michael Angelos meals. The Eggplant Parm. is my favorite. Thanks for all that you do to help families like mine save money.

  • http://southernsavers.com Amy Brackett

    Jenny…THANK YOU for all you do!! I am a mother of 3 children and married to the biggest kid of all whose 'toys' are way more expensive than his childrens!! (lol)
    I really need help w/ dinner for the family…boy scouts, girl scouts, ball, etc. need I say more???

  • Elizabeth

    I am definitely a busy mom! 3 children – 1 puppy – lots of volunteer work – tons of laundry – family to keep up with and not much sleep. Maybe not the busiest – but I haven't sat down with my bon bons and a good book in a long time. Ha.

  • Marie Moss

    I am a full time working mom whose day if full just like others. I am the mother of two beautiful girls, ages 7 and almost 5. I also have a husband who is disabled from an accident. I have to work a full time job in order to help provide for my family. My husband helps when he can, but is very limited in being able to help alot. I have to get the girls to school, juggle their activities into my work schedule and also get my husband to and from the doctors. Sometimes the shear fact of having to put together something for supper is just overwhelming. I would greatly appreciate being able to have all of the help I can get with preparing delicious, healthy meals for my family. I have saved so much in our grocery bill by doing your fabulous Southern Savers, but to be able to save even more would be an answer to our prayers. Our budget is so limited that any help at all is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for the opportunity to try to be a “winner” for my family.

  • http://xanga.com/ilovecooking Twila

    I doubt that I am the busiest mom, but I still would like to enter! I work part time, and take care of all household budgeting, bills, groceries, laundry cooking etc!! Also teach Sunday School and help out the youth group at church. My daughter just had a baby two weeks ago so I am busy right now running between home and her house to help her out. This would be great to win, and I would probably share with her and my daughter that's living in S.C. right now, and my college son in Ohio. I'm sure my husband and son at home would also enjoy!

  • beckysteve

    I would love to win this to give to my special daughter.. she has a little boy that is almost 3 and a 8 week old baby boy.. she is so busy and does so much with her children. i'm so proud of her and would love to win this for her so she can have a once a week break from cooking and spending much quality time with her family.. thanks for this great offer..

  • karen

    I am the busiest mom because I'm up at 5:15am work 10 hours at a plant and come home and take care of my family and home in bed by 11:00pm.

  • christinatorphydefortier

    I get up every morning at 1am to work as a coach at Apple from 2am to 11am. My 2 year old and husband meet me in the parking lot so my husband can go in to work from 11:45am to 8:45pm. Sebastian and I dash home for a quick lunch so he can go down for a nap while I tidy up the house. I try to not work from home so I can get a little bit of rest while he naps. Then we get to spend the afternoon and evening having fun and learning. Right after dinner we both have to go to bed before hubby ever makes it home so I can be up at 1am again. Hubby comes home to an empty house (because we are sound asleep) having to make his own dinner. The supply of food could help make our hectic family life so much easier. Thank you for considering us, we love your products.

  • Jodi

    I only have one son but I am ALWAYS on the go. We do football, basketball, soccer and football. My husband works all hours and we are just busy as busy can be. I volunteer at the church, I work full time, and I have to do all of the shopping, as hubby refuses to use coupons and that just won't cut it! Thank you for the opportunity!

  • Kate

    This would be a lifesaver for me, as my husband and I are expecting our 4th baby! It's hard to keep up with life. :)

  • jenn312

    I am a busy mom of three. I work a full time job (teaching) then attend two sets of football..My husband works 10 hr shifts and cant help that much. My mother in law also lives with me since her stroke. My days start at 6:15 and usually end @11. Thnks Jenny for all you do!!

  • Rachel

    My sister Becky is the best mom…she has 3 children under the age of 5, and #4 on the way (due in July)! She is always so patient and works hard, with a smile. She's homeschooling her 5 year old right now, while keeping her 3-year-old and 18 month old entertained. I'd love to win this prize for her. :)

  • sarsar

    i am a mom to a bull in a china shop (toddler) and a little preemie born 3 weeks ago. trying to balance nursing, pumping, bottle feeding, and keeping our older child from tearing the house to pieces!

  • Betsy82

    Hi! My name is Betsy. I recently found your blog and have been avidly following ever since. Saving money is not just an important aspect of my family's life, it is essential. My family made a big move last fall so that my husband could return to college to pursue his undergrad. We have 2-year-old twins, a boy and a girl and they are full of life and energy, they are my joy and delight, but they require lots and lots of my energy and attention. My husband is usually either in school (full-time) or working. The twins occupy the majority of my day, as well as laundry, running errands, cleaning, cooking, helping my husband with school prep (or reading through papers), and staying active. I also have a part time job that I work 2 days a week. We moved away from family to follow this call to return to school, so we no longer have the support of our parents or siblings that we once had. We would all deeply appreciate any help, and I personally would be deeply grateful for any “help” in the kitchen, especially getting meals that are healthy,tasty, and easy!
    Thank you for all you do with this blog, I am so impressed! I have saved $80 already in the last two shopping trips – I'm hooked and thankful! Please keep up the good work!

  • Lori

    Not going to claim to be the busiest, but being a single mom of 2 very active boys, working full time, and running them between the ball field keeps me extremely busy. This would be great for nights that we are at the field all night!

  • Stacy

    I have to confess. I would be the busiest mom, but I have a husband that is the stay-at-home dad to two boys, ages 2 and 5. If the award can go to the busiest dad, he'd win hands down. Not only does he stay-at-home with them both, he is homeschooling them. My five year old learned to read at four and can even read at third grade level, all due to the busiest dad! My two year old is doing letter recognition with sounds. This busiest dad also cleans the house, makes dinner, and gives himself a little work/life balance by hitting the gym five days a week. Please consider my husband, Alfredo for the busiest “mom”!

  • Michelle M

    I'm the busiest mom because my husband is full-time in medical school (which is worse than a full-time job because he's gone for evenings and weekends, too!). Plus I have 2 small children close in age- everything makes me busy!

  • chrystalm

    I am a working mother of 4 kids. I am a master organizer, and a referee. I am a psychiatrist, and a doctor. I am a confidant and a great friend. I am a mom and I love it. I hope I win!!!

  • kellistutson

    Busy, crazy, run run run, smile, laugh, take a pill, wipe a face, 4 haircuts in one night, lint roller on the cat, lego's between my toes, caterpillar in a jar, starving plants, fed snacked kids, blender brumm, smoothie snack, spelling words, pillow fight, put the cushions back on the couch!, table slide inside (rainy day), etc. etc. etc. I am 33 with three crazy awesome boys–11,7,and 3 (red headed husband is 36-and he does let me cut his hair–it's cheaper!) I also babysit twin girls about three days a week. I have many full fun weeks–busy but I love it!

  • Janet

    I am the busiest mom! I do all my own shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry. I am a full time maid, taxi driver, nurse, cook etc, etc…..I love my job though. The reward is great!!!

  • Gamom1983

    I'm a stay at home mom so you would think I have lots of free time. However, my kids are so involved in so many activities….sports, drama, book club, 4-H, chorus and my daughter sings with a performing arts group that travels all over the state. I also try to help out other mom's who work and can't be there to pick up their kids, so I am usually chaueffer for my kids friends! Having one meal a week taken care of would be a dream!!

  • michtires519

    i would love to win this for my neighbor.She is the mother of five kids,four of whom are adopted.Last year her husband had a work related injury and has been on diability so i know that if i got this for her this would relieve alot of the stress.I have been trying to help her out as much as i can.So if I were to win this is where it would go to.Thanks!

  • Angie

    I am a lucky MOM to two beautiful sons – ages 4 & 6. My husband loves to help out in the kitchen so an easy night in the kitchen would be awesome for both of us. We would definitely get to spend more time outside in the evenings with the kids and our puppy. Our youngest is learning how to ride his bike without training wheels & our oldest is popping wheelies on his. To say the least we are busy…..but it is so much fun!!!

  • 5dkmom

    Five kids, two parttime jobs, volunteer work, plus I'm singlehandedly (unless I can get one of the kids to help me!) redoing our house a room at a time. So far I've tiled one bathroom, painted another, redone the kitchen including tile backsplash and new counters, refinished my basement into a bedroom and sewing room, constructed built-in shelving and a wall unit with storage drawers, and yesterday I repainted my son's bedroom. Hyperactivity does have its benefits!

  • Janice

    Wow! I would love to have a meal to just pop in the oven every week! I am pretty busy . . . I am a mother of 4 (one is in college and I homeschool the other three, 10th grade, 3rd grade and 5th grade). I stay busy teaching them and also running them to extra classes held outside our home. We also host an international student in our home and I take her to school and pick her up everyday, along with taking her to various activities each week. My husband has a home-based business and I assist him any way I can. For instance, last week we had 110 people at our home for a cookout and recital! I teach a homeschool class to eight students for three hours each Thursday. I also care for precious babies in the church nursery every Sunday. I love my family and I am so happy God gave them to me and I don't mind the busyness!

  • k9kol

    Oh Mercy! I've had the privilege of being a stay at home mom of my three great kids and in the mean time I have just completed my Master's degree!! If that wasn't hard enough, I am now going to have to figure out to do everything I do now AND hold down a job! An easy and yummy meal would be a lifesaver!

  • MommaOf10

    I share my wonderful life with my awesome husband, 5 beautiful girls and 5 handsome boys. I spend my days like a lot of other moms here, home schooling, cooking, cleaning, doing dishes & laundry, being a doctor, counselor, confidant, referee, veterinarian, taxi, etc. I volunteer at church in the cd duplication and distribution, sing on the praise team, lead the Children's Choir, and a Life Group (A Penny Saved).
    I was reluctant to enter this giveaway after reading some of the other posts. There are so many busy moms out there. As busy as I am, I can't assure you I'm the busiest, you can be assured that it would be a tremendous blessing to receive this gift. However, I know that whoever wins will be grateful as well. I will be happy for whoever the winner is.
    Thanks, Jenny, for hosting this wonderful giveaway!

  • Kathy Caplinger

    I am busy because i give my all to my kids and family! But i wouldn't trade it for the world!

  • Dana Edmunds

    Two working parents. One hungry 2 year old!

  • http://www.facebook.com/good.sandlapper Janet Smith Fields

    I am a busy mother of 2 kids. Our entire family are volunteers at a living history farm. We are all very active in our church. I run the video cameras every Sunday morning, recording the church service. On Sunday nights, I lead a knitting/chocheting class. Every Tuesday and Thursday during the school year, my kids and I help with the After School Bible Program at our church. Also at church, every month I teach a baking class on the 2nd Thursday, another knitting/crocheting class on the 3rd Thursday, and a couponing class on the 4th Thursday. My husband and I have just become part of the Gideon Organization. Even though I love to cook, it is sometimes difficult to find the time to prepare a good meal for my family.

  • Maria

    I don't know that I would call myself the busiest Mom around, but I think I am a contender! I have 3 kids, 5 and under plus my great hubbie, Joe. Joe was laid off last January 1, 2009 and since then has been working side jobs to support our family. I run around all day, making meals, snacks, changing diapers for 2 kids, potty training one of them, homework with my kindergartener, having fun/playtime with the kids, learning time with all 3 kids, clipping coupons (which I have my 5 year old helping out with now!), being the box top mom for my daughter's classroom and the committee chairperson starting in the fall, cleaning, bathing and reading to my kids. I love my life, but it sure does keep me busy. This would be such a blessing since it would give me a break once a week and an extra hour each night to spend quality time with my family instead of cooking, which I do love to do! I'm a coupon loving foodie! Thanks for this chance!

  • PammyD

    Even when I am not doing something for my three little loves, like all moms, I am busy praying for them and wishing them well.

  • Becky

    In order to be able to stay at home with my 12 month old son, I also watch 3 other boys (14 months, 18 months, and 2.5 years) while their moms work. After chasing after, feeding & diaper 4 very busy boys for 10+ hours a day, I am often too swamped to put together a good dinner for my husband! Poor guy is a good sport, but this would be an amazing blessing for us!

  • KSbfrd

    **** I am definately a busy mom! ALL moms are so busy and we work so hard, I wish we could *all win! I am the proud mamma of twin boys and a little girl..on top of that I am a full time 4th gr. *teacher, tutor after school, part time grad student at night ( after grading at least 3 stacks of *papers), taking kids to 3 different practices (baseball, golf, and bowling), saturdays I work all *day for a local flower shop making deliveries, extreme couponer to save all I can ( sunday *afternoons) and of course childrens church director and teach sunday school.It really *exhausts me just reading it!! Every moment of my week is scheduled and I fit life in somehow. *My kids deserve to have a great meal in between all our life chaos. I do love my life as crazy *as it is and I wouldnt trade it for anything! Would love to have dinner taken care of ( one less *thing to think about or do) Thanks so much for all you do Jenny! You make saving money for *my family so much easier and God bless you! Good luck to everyone! :o)

  • liz slade

    I am the proud mommy of twin 20 month old boys. I work fulltime as a swallowing therapist and sell real estate on the weekends. My sweet hubby thinks cooking is ordering a pizza, popping a frozen meal in the microwave or making the boys a sandwich! HELP!Between couponing, laundry, cleaning house, and cooking, I only have free time to shower!

  • thecastelfamily

    Full time mom of 3 boys, we homeschool. I am no busier than any other wonderful mom but the Lord has blessed us immensley. I can always use a short cut to diner once in a while. Thanks!

  • Mel

    I work long hours and this wold allow me to be able to serve warm and tasty food on those nights when I get home late.

  • Cindy

    Well, lets see….I have a 19 year old daughter who is in college & always has lots of laundry for me to do….I have a 16 year old daughter who plays select softball & softball for her High school….I have a 5 year old son who plays soccer…so between all the softball & soccer uniforms that are always dirty, I do laundry around the clock…..Today we spend 3 hours at the orthopaedic dr office because the 16 yr old collided with the catcher and hit knee to knee equipment, then had to grocery shop…tomorrow is a field trip for my sons kindergarten class….I am a payroll specialist and bookkeeper and tax forms have to be filled out daily. I did manage to cook dinner tonight but it consisted of waffles!! (LOL) & oh my…….I really need to get off here and get busy…But I wouldnt have it any other way!!! They are only young once :)

  • valeriehughes

    My sister is the busiest mom I know. She works two jobs, has three teenagers (enough said, assists her husband teaching the young couples sunday school class and is over the teen program at our church and of course, cutting and organizing her coupon book! She is always busy running around doing for others and never puts herself last.

  • http://youravon.com/jhaskins Jessica Haskins

    I am the busiest mom to two boys (4yrs old & 3 months). I am an Avon Ind. Sales rep with a public Avon Office, I am in nursing school to get my RN degree, and I run our household/finances! A year of free meals would definetly make it a little easier to have more family time! Thanks!

  • meganaven

    I am a busy mom with twin 4 year old girlie's, a husband and a brother in law living with me. I work part time as a nurse and full time for my family. I love to cook, clean, and COUPON! We just bought a house and had to replace the roof… when it is paid off I get to be even more busier. Winning these coupons would get me one step closer to having that next set of twins. I would be able to lower my grocery bill and put that money towards my roof and a bigger car! I am busy, but would love to be busier! Please Help!

  • Sandy

    I am a mother and a grandmother and a caretaker in helping my mom with my dad (who has brain cancer and has about 3-5 months to live), so having a freezer to the table meal would help out so much!!!! (I would def buy Publix 5 grain bread to toast with it and a bag of salad mix, so yummy!).

  • tinamomof3

    Mother of 8-year old & twin 5-year old girls
    Co-owner of a business with my husband
    Work part-time at another job
    Active in community and with church
    Laundry, cooking, cleaning, taxi service…did I say laundry?

  • http://mylittlecutiepie.blogspot.com/ Holly Ferrero

    I have a full time IT job where I have to work extra hours, we have two 3 year olds and one 2 year old. We had one child and then my great niece and nephew moved in with us over a year ago. They are both developmentally delayed and receive various forms of therapy (ST/OT/PT) during the week to help catch them up. My husband is a CPA who owns his own firm and also the Associate Pastor of our church, so he basically works 2 full time jobs. I actually end up cooking one of these lasagnas about once every 2 weeks. It is very tasty and everyone loves it. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • suefredrick

    I have taken on the responsibility of helping to raise 2 teenagers with my husband. They love to eat pasta.and are busy with their activities. If we were to win help with our food budget and less time preparing food, I could enjoy some family time with them.

  • jbittner4

    I am the wife of a 4th year general surgery resident and a working mother with a 7 month old. My husband works 80+ hours a week, so I have the responsibilities of a single mom BUT with all the responsibilities of a wife as well. I take care of the house, bills, car repairs, home repairs, our beautiful daughter, all while working a 40-hour/week job (and I teach an aerobics class one evening each week!). It's important to me to have a hearty and healthy meal on the table, and I don't have a lot of time to do it. Also, my husband is of Italian descent, so these meals would be absolutely perfect!

  • angiejordan

    Why am I the busiest mom?
    Because.
    (That's all I have time for.)

  • jenbarud

    I am a busy mom because I have two small children (ages 2 and 1), work full time, and am currently in school for my Master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy. I have little time to do any cooking with tending to my children and doing homework.

  • Brandon

    My wife slaves away taking great care of our 1 year old!!!

  • shaubold

    I am not the busiest mom, but my neighbor Pam is. She is a full time nurse working at the local hospital, wife, mom of a 13 year old boy and twin 9 year old girls, a dog and two cats. Pam's father passed away a little more than a year ago, so she and her husband recently completed an addition on to move in her mother to live with them. Her mother has several health related issues, so on Pam's “days off”, she often spend it taking her mother around town to all of the stores that she wants to go to. She also makes time for all of the extended family, school events, church events, and taking the kids on trips to children's museums, local parks, etc. In addition to be being this loving wife, daughter and mother to her own family, she is always calling me to see if my own 10 year old daughter needs a ride. Often times the ride she gives my daughter is to the church class she helps teach (Girls in Action) on the first Sunday of every month. My friend Pam is truly the busiest mom I've ever met. She is the greatest friend and neighbor and this would be my gift to her for all she does for her family and mine!

  • Renee

    I'm a single mother of 19! Ok…so 16 of them are my students. I'm a teacher at a school for under privileged children (4 year olds). When I go home, I am a single mother to 3 of the most precious children in the world! I would LOVE to win a FREE and EASY dinner for a year. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pick me!

  • Karen

    I am always on the go like most Mom's I'm sure! I have two wonderful children who keep me very busy and of course a wonderful husband to take care of. I work part time but make sure I am always home for my children in the afternoon. My husband is a recruiter for the United States Navy and also goes to school full time. We have a very hectic schedule but love our life. It would be wonderful to win this contest!We Love Michael Angelo products:) Thanks for all you do!

  • AHOOD

    I am the busiest mom of one you've ever met. My dear daughter is in dance, library story time, a Mom's Morning Out Program, weekly scheduled playdates, and monthly scheduled playdates. I am also the Coordinator of our Mothers of Preschoolers group which at last count had 97 mommies and 14 care givers. Whew!

  • Jessica

    I am a mom with 2 great kids. I have a five year old girl who attends preschool daily and a 21 month old boy who is very active. I also work part-time as a behavior specialist consultant providing behavioral therapy and interventions to children with a autism spectrum disorders. I work as the lead clinician to assist these families in helping their children to be functional in the community. Along with work come all the other responsibilities of a household – laundry, shopping, doctors, dentists, t-ball, dance, etc. Having quick meals is super important to us.

  • Lisa Clark Neilsen

    I am the wife of an extremely busy Director of Civil Engineering, a mother to 4 awesome kids ages 9-17! Why am I so busy, I have had 3 brain surgeries, my oldest son has had in excess of 20! We spend a lot of time going to the Dr.'s! I would love to have these meals so my husband could have and easy, delicious, nutrisious dinner when I am under the weather, or gone to another dr.'s appt! (we travel 400 + miles)

  • Kim

    I think my sister is the busiest mom in the WORLD!!! She wakes up at 5 O'Clock every morning to fix breakfast and lunches for her 3 children and get herself ready to go to work (she's a teacher for a class of 4 year olds). Then, she wakes up her 3 children gets them ready and off to school and heads to school herself to take care of her darling class of 4 year olds. She does all of this herself because she is a single mother. She comes home to her own children to do homework, dinner, baths and bed….and wake up at 5 O'clock to start all over again. Yes, she's busy, but the reason I think she deserves to win is because she does it all and keeps on smiling!!

  • kceb

    Hi there,

    I believe I am the busiest mom…why? Because during the day I babysit a 3 yr old, (2) 2 yr olds, (2) 1 year olds, and an 11 month old all by myself. A total of 6 kids. Then when my 2 children come home, we start on homework-which is a lot for me since my daughter has autism, then I get dinner, husband comes home, and then we usually need to go somewhere (church, piano, boy scouts, volunteering.) This is why I believe I am the busiest mom! :)

  • Jennifer Bonds

    I have three children, ages 9, 5, and 1. I work 12-14 hours a night on my job as a LPN in a nursing home. I love my job and it is very rewarding but its also very stressful being that all of my time is devoted to taking care of others: my children at home and my residents at work. I work nights so that I can sleep during the day while the kids are at school. I get off of work at 730am and have to rush home to get the kids and my teenage babysitter to 3 different schools by 8am. Then I get to sleep from 9 to 2 and get up to go pick them up from school. Soccer practice and games take up two days of our week. We have to get homework, showers, and to bed by 9pm. If its a night that I am working I have to depend on my babysitter to help with this. I love my life and wouldn't trade anything at all for my children but at the end of the day I am completely wiped out and ready for some “me” time…

  • Heather Young

    Hello! Three years ago I quit my job so I could stay at home with my two kids. Our income was cut in half, but we believed that it was the best thing to do for our family and also we could no longer afford daycare for two kids. I feel like I work harder than I ever did sitting behind a desk. :) It is physically and mentally exhausting, but it is worth watching my children(now 5 and 3) grow ..so fast! We just found out my husband will be losing his job in October so I started following your coupon system and it has made a huge impact on our finances! So, i do all I can to save money for the family by thrifty shopping, having garage sales, selling clothes on consignment, anything I can do to save money for when we lose some this fall. Anyway, I am now more busy that I ever thought I would be than when I was working a paying job. I teach Sunday school to 12 third graders, Tuesdays I am involved with a Mother's Group at church where we volunteer and help out around the church and with kid's activities, Wed I am back at church with bible studies and more programming at night, Thursday is baseball practice, and Saturdays are games. It does not seem like a lot maybe to some mother's days but it feels like I am in the car all of the time back and forth to school, church and games. Plus by the time dinner time is here I am beat due to anemia and also a little dpression. These meals would be great to just pop in the oven and I would love to have them! My picky son I think would even eat them. It would lift my family's spirits to see a decent meal on the table when most of the time I do not feel like cooking much! please help!! Thanks so much!!

  • stephroberts

    I call myself a work from home mom. I am an accountant for a physicians group of 35 doctors. I have a six year old that I run back and forth to school every day and stay home with my five month old (Oh and I just found out that I am pregnant with our third). Third child means bigger house so I am now preparing our home for sale (cleaning, organizing, decluttering, painting, minor repairs). I handle all the household responsabilities; budgeting, cooking (home cooked meals every night), cleaning, shopping, etc. I keep my own garden, right now I am growing tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, and garlic. Having home cooked meals prepared for me would be a wonderful break especially during my pregnancy. Oh yeah I forgot to mention I also just started watching my five year old nephew because his mom took off and his dad has to work to support them.

  • natsaver

    I'm so busy that I rarely have a complete thought! :)

  • http://www.digitalstorybooks.com melissa

    I honestly dont know how our parents did it. my mom had 4 kids, ran a convenience store, was the 4-h leader, girls scout leader, and helped with boy scouts. wow… I am always behind around here and I only have 2 kids. I run my own business out of the house. I am a personal publishing consultant and teach others how to preserve their heritage by documenting their families stories and photos. I am also new to couponing to save our family money. between the kids, my business, couponing, shopping I hardly find time to keep things clean around here. Sometimes I think the more technology we have the less time we actually have… anyway, i would love to win. i always feel like we eat the same thing around here out of lack of ideas and it would be great to have some meals taken care of. thanks for this.

  • TRACY

    I AM A MOTHER OF THREE KIDS WHO ALL ARE VERY ACTIVE, I AM ALWAYS GOING TO BALLPARK OR TAKING KIDS TO THE UNLIMITED THINGS THEY DO SO I AM NEVER HOME TILL LATE. THE REASON I WOULD LIKE TO WIN IS BECAUSE MY HUSBAND SAID HE WOULD NOT DIVORCE ME IF I WOULD COOK EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE. SO THIS COULD POSSIBLY SAVE MY MARRIAGE. (LOL)THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

  • ncrobin

    I am a married with four children that I homeschool. My shift is 24/7 which include being Mom, teacher, nurse, banker, chauffeur, laundress, psychologist, loan officer, caterer, housekeeper, etc. It would be wonderful to have these well-prepared, delicious meals to offer my family weekly and would save time for me.

  • Cathy Liebenow

    52 things I can do now that I don't have to prepare dinner: 1. start a load of laundry 2. fold a load of laundry 3. clean the kitchen sink 4. make smoothies 5. take my son to gymnastics 6. take my daughter to dance 7. take my other daughter to dance 8. pay bills 9. balance the checkbook 10. practice piano for church 11. create lesson plans for school 12. take son to karate 13. wash the bathtub 14. paint my toenails 15. teach my daughter to read 16. check e-mails 17. workout 18. pray 19. change the sheets 20. mop the floors 21. help kids with piano practice 22. prepare healthy side dishes 23. prepare yummy dessert 24. read books to the kids 25. call sister in N.Y. 26. go for a walk with the kids 27. organize my junk drawer 28. dust 29. grade papers 30. write an encouraging note 31. give my husband kisses 32. garden 33. take out the garbage/recycling 34. have coffee with a friend 35. look for missing library books 36. clip coupons 37. review spelling words with kids 38. play barbies with my girls 39. practice guitar 40. play ball with my son 41. plan our family vacation 42. take a nap 43. do homework with the kids 44. put away a load of laundry 45. take a bubble bath 46. read my Bible 47. color my hair 48. find mates to socks 49. snuggle with my family 50. make treats for my neighbors 51. get a foot massage from my husband 52. buy more Michael Angelo's at my local grocery store!

  • sharon60

    My daughter-in-law is the busiest woman I know. She has a 4 yr old and a 1 and 1/2 year old. My son took a new job in Atlanta on March 1st and they moved from Calhoun to Marietta the end of March. So 2 days/week she drives over an hour to take the 4 yr old to pre-k in Calhoun and has to wait until the class is over. On 1 of those days, she also takes the 4 yr old to ballet class in Cartersville at 5:30pm so it's always a 12 hr day for her and the kids. She's managing a new household, cleaning out the old house, working toward her teaching degree and is just about the Best Ever Mom I know. Oh….and she's 8 + months pregnant with child number 3! So it would be especially nice if she got a break from cooking!

  • Amy

    4 kids under 6, traveling husband, homeschooling…it's busy and exhausting but it is a wonderful life and I am blessed. Having help with getting them all fed…I would be grateful.

  • theresaspears

    My sister-in-law is the busiest person I know. She has a husband who is quadriplegic due to a car accident in 2003. Though he is somewhat self sufficient, she is essentially a full time nurse, housekeeper, chef, chauffer, secretary…. She is also a full time worker as an Assistant Principal at an elementary school and a student working on her Doctorate. She is always on the go beginning at 4:30 a.m. when she makes breakfast for two, showers for two, dresses for two, cleans the mess that is made by two…. If she is lucky she will start some basic household chores before her she has to be at her job at 7:30 a.m. She may start some laundry, make the bed, or catch up on what was not finished the day before. After she leaves work at 4:30 p.m., if it is a good day, she will try to run errands or finish assingments that slip through the cracks on the way home. After she gets home, it's usually dinner, housework and homework. Every day. Her weekends are so consumed with schoolwork that she rarely gets the essential errands done such as banking, dry cleaning and grocery shopping. A vacation for Carolyn would be five minutes by herself with her own thoughts. I'm sure there are many busy people out there and life is hard for many, but she is by far the busiest person I know. She is also the hardest working person I know.

  • angiemallon

    I am a mom of 3 and a grandma to 3 boys, my husband works 6am to 7 pm 6 days a week, I teach kids to drive and substitute teach at a high school for special needs kids and take care of my family. It would help me a lot if I knew I had a easier way to feed my family good meals.

  • nicolewhitecotton

    I am a a busy mom with 7 daughters. My Husband has three girls from his first marriage. His oldest daughter Syvannah, is married with 2 kids (So I have 2 grandkids) I help her out several times a week, She comes to dinner at least once a week. His next daugher Chantelle is a freshman in college. I try to bring her dinner a few days a week. She is trying to make it on her own while going to college full time. His third daughter Victoria, is an 8th grader and I have to play taxi for her and her friends. Then there is my adopted daughter Amanda. She has a new baby too (that makes 3 grandchildren). See my husband and I did foster care for several years and had more than 50 kids in our home. Than there is my foster daughter Priscilla. She is out of the house but we are still “mom and dad.” Then there are of couse my own two daughers Riley 6 and Zoe 4. Did I mention that my husband and I are both teachers. He in middle school and I in high school work very hard to be all for everyone. By the time I get home around 5. I have to prepare dinner, make sure all are fed which may mean carting meals across town, get my young ones fed, bathed, a short time of quality time, stories and in bed by 7:30. Then when all are fed, kitchen is cleaned up, I can then sit down, but not to relax, no I still have the lesson plans for my High School Social studies classes. Help, I need a break. <smile>.

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/TESCHLKQJ3T6UIZBDAI6RFZ2HE Carol

    I'd like to nominate my daughter, Liz, as the busiest mom I know. Her son, my grandson is now in high school and she is mom and her husband is dad to a whole family of rescue and abandoned dogs (last count was 10), cats, birds, ducks, and probably a few more creatures she hasn't told me about yet. Many of them require special care.
    She also works full time as a vet tech at a local animal hospital.

    Some nights her family doesn't get to sit down to eat until way too late. Having a meal a week that she know has healthy ingredients and provides good nutrition (and is free) would be great.
    Thanks for offering the Michael Angelo's certificates.

  • Cyndi

    I don't know that I'm the busiest ever, but definitely too busy comfort. I work full time, have 2 kids, and my husband drives a truck and is gone for 3-4 weeks at a time. Easy dinner would be great!

  • Lauren

    I am the busiest mom ever because i have a newborn! Ok, maybe I'm not the busiest mom, but this has been the biggest and hardest transition ever. But so worth it!

  • Jaclyn

    I am a very busy mom of 4 boys- 11 yrs, 4 yrs, 2 1/2 yrs & 1 with another baby on the way! They are all full of energy! It's been very tough keeping up with them while not feeling my best. I try to provide my family with home cooked meals & my family ABSOLUTELY LOVES Michael Angelo's brand! We have tried several different entrees & we have loved ALL of them. My family would be SO THRILLED if I won this giveaway where we can have a guaranteed family size Michael Angelo's meal every week for a year!!! I would be so happy to be able to provide a meal I know they LOVE, & easy for me to cook! Our fingers are crossed!!! PICK US PLEASE!!! Thanks for a great givewaway! :P

  • Amanda

    I'm a VERY busy mom with a little one to care for, responsibilities at my church, and ALL the time I spend looking for deals and coupons!! :)

  • kimbogan

    I am the busiest mom because I work a full time job as a Manager at CVS. I am also a full time student at Spartanburg Community College. We only have one vehicle so I also drive my husband to work every morning in a different state! After that I take my daughter to day care. After all the running around to work, daycare and then back home, I have to come home and cook dinner for everyone. So i have a very busy day as well as a very busy night. This would help our family our tremendously! It would be nice to either take this to work or come home and throw something in the microwave for a couple of minutes and be done with it!
    Thank you,
    Kimberly Bogan

  • kwajfamily

    It would be really nice to have a prepared meal one night a week to give me more time with my family. Would be really nice since I work nearly 60 hours a week between 2 jobs to help with my oldest childs college tuition. I really try to use this site to help save money and this could be an extra bonus.

  • cbwebber

    I work full time and have two boys under 4. Planning and preparing dinners takes a lot of my energy!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  • Suzanne

    I am busy with my 4 boys but not the busiest mom, but my sister in law Tina is. She has 3 children. 1 with Torettes. She is attending college and is on the Dean's list. Her schooling is year round and accelrated. She volunteers for her daughters girl scout troop. She has family get togethers and her house, which over 20 people attend. ALways has time to encourage you and you never feel like she is in a hurry to stop listening. She also has a work at home business. I am impressed with how she balnces it all out. She is definitely the busiest mom!!

  • Almbrown

    I am the busiest mom because I work full time and my world revoves around my children.

  • ateffault

    I am the busiest mom because my day starts @ 5am and ends around 11 or 12. After exercise I have to run my oldest to school and my youngest to daycare. I see patients in the office from 9-5. Then I put on my mommy hat, taxi around to assorted classes and pick up the children and head home to fix dinner. This is usually around 730. Then bath the children, help with ADD child with homework and try to tuck them in. Most days that is busy but my job is to deliver babies. That is where the bonus comes in. Getting phone calls and staying up to deliver babies at all hours of the night is where things really get busy. While I love my job some days are seriously sleep deprived. Anyway, dinner sometimes gets the short end of the stick at my house. So this busy mom would love any help she can get!

  • Amy

    I would like to nominate my good friend Dawn, She is an amazing wife and mom to two boys (4 and 10 years old). Whenever I talk to her, she is always running this way or that: helping her family, running the kids to baseball/basketball or scouts. She's a great friend and I couldn't be more happy for her to win something to help make her life just a little less chaotic.

  • gretchen

    I am currently going to school to earn my masters degree and working part time. My classes are all evening classes, so it would be wonderful to have the option of an easy dinner at least once a week. I would get to relax and enjoy my time with my family while still providing a healthy nutritious meal for my family.

  • Jennifer

    I love being blessed as a busy mom. The tired days remind me that I'm investing in the lives of my 4 sweet kiddos by educating them in our home; in 20 years it will be quiet and I will not be as busy :( I'm going to enjoy this now! Thanks for this giveaway. We would be thrilled to win.

  • http://www.mamac-mysummer.blogspot.com Cheryl

    I am the busiest mom because I am not only mom to my 2 biological children, but I also teach middle school. I am “mom” to 135 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders every day. After school, I have tutoring two days a week. Monday nights, I play soccer. Tuesdays, I have a class at the gym. Wednesdays, my preschooler plays t-ball. Thursdays, my husband has a service at the church. Weekends are also given over to sports on Saturday and services/volunteering at church. It's go, go, go! My husband drives 3 hours to and from work every day, so I'm basically single-parenting during the week. It's a busy life, but somebody's gotta do it. It would be nice to have ONE meal taken care of during the week!

  • Dianne

    My sister is the busiest mom (and I am the second busiest). :-) My sister has been driving a “mom's taxi service” for 12 years now – taking kids to/from school, appts, etc. She works while they are in school and arranges things to be home with them after school. There never seems to be enough hours in her day or pennies in her pocket. Winning this contest would be wonderful for her!

  • ctet0731

    I am so busy that I almost did not have time to enter this contest before 10! I have four kids ages 5, 7, 9, and 11. I also watch 2 little girls ages 2 and 5. My husband is currently traveling Monday through Friday so I am doing all on my own! I spent my Sunday making four meals for the week to try to save time. It would be a blessing to win! I won't list all that I do or all that we all that we are involved in because I know most of us Moms are busy from morning until night. Good luck to everyone!

  • laura richmond

    I work full-time and I'm a full-time mother. My hubby works night shift so a lot of responsibility falls on my shoulders.

  • margaretmcntyre

    I have two school age kids (6 & 10) work 3 days a week with my husband and, coach my 6yr old's soccer team two afternoons a week with a game on the 3rd day (Saturday). I'm the house hold maid and the grounds keeper. I really like mowing the grass. I am an active member of a local church where I often encourage my lady friends to use this web site to stretch the family food budget. I could so use a free meal each week. Please help a very busy, tired but loving life momma out…….:) Thank you !

  • jess

    I would not claim to be the worlds busiest mom. But I have two kids under the age of three and ongoing health problems so any extra help in the kitchen would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for the chance!

  • Marysa

    I just had my second baby, and I am a SAHM. My husband works full time and goes to school. I am always very busy running the household on my own and taking care of my girls. I will never forget being up til 2:30am for months when my second baby was born and then watching the kids all day on my own. Although I am not as sleep deprived now, every day is filled with taking care of the kids, getting my toddler to preschool, running chores, doing yardwork, working from home, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and so much more. We are a huge fan of Michael Angelo's!

  • Kim

    I am probably as busy as any mom is, but I love every minute of it. I work part-time, volunteer at both of the kid's schools at least one day each week, babysit the neighbor's kids before and after school, run around couponing and shopping to get the best deals, donate food every week to church and a needy family and take another family's child to church with us every week. I would love to have one free, easy to prepare meal each week to feed my family but I if I won, I would donate the meal each week to a family who needs it more than we do. Thank you for the chance to win!

  • Sanya

    I am a pretty busy mom. I have 4 kids. My oldest is away at college and the youngest is 2! Teenage girls and preschool boys, wow what a combo! :) But, I wouldn't have it any other way! I love to be able to turn to an easy, healthy frozen meal when time is especially short, so I'd love to win this contest!

  • Erin

    I just got home. I am involved with a ladies group at my church and we met tonight. I dropped off my daughter, worked all day, went to Jazzercise, then to my circle. My husband had battled ALS (Lou Gerig's Disease) for 6 years and I am the busiest mom because we are always involved in our children's lives. They are at 2 different schools and we take them to church everytime the doors are open. I help teach Sunday School, also stay in the nursery, and assist in AWANA every Wednesday. Maggie took dancing for 3 years, and has played basketball the past 2. She has nightly homework, and is very smart. Nicklaus loves to play golf and baseball with his daddy in the yard. Chad, my husband really deserves to be the busiest Daddy because he speaks whenever he can giving his testimony, picks the kids up daily, does all the yard work, and most of the housework, and helps the kids with atletics and academics. We are all very blessed. I love this website, and it helps all of us to be less busy.

    THANKS!!!!

  • janamichelle

    Twin boys, two years old + a 4 mo. old baby girl + moving into a new home 2 months ago + trying to learn to coupon = busiest mom EVER!

  • Lauren T

    I would first like to say ….what a great idea! I am a busy mom of 2 boys, and I am trying so hard to keep my little guys excited about learning. I make sure that homework is always done(correctly) and read books for fun, do lots and lots of crafts projects to keep them busy away from the TV and video games. Doing all this might seem like fun, which it totally is, but it really is work, trying to keep them on the right track, and sometimes time to make dinner just isn't there. I would greatly appreciate the help! thanks for considering me!

  • Bethany

    I don't know if I'm THE busiest, but my 1 and 2 year old definitely keep me hopping. Having kids 12 and a half months apart is fun!

  • pacefamily6

    I think I could qualify because not only do I keep up with 4 kids, a dog and my husband, but I also help take care of my father and currently help my mother with nursing home visits during meal times with my grandmother! Hope I win!

  • LeAnn

    A family of five, and all the responsibility that brings, keeps me feeling like the busiest mom.

  • LollisMommy

    I am the busiest mom to my three little blessings born in three years! I am a stay at home homeschooling mom and my husband works such long hours that I often feel like a single mom. Having one meal a week paid for would be such a blessing and timesaver!!

  • Meredith

    I am the busist mom cause my daughter just turned 2, my husband works three jobs, and I work full-time. And did I mention I love to coupon!! I have to check the publix site early Wed. mornings before my daughter wakes up just so I have enough time to plan my weekly trip. Oh yeah, and I love taking my dauhgter on walks in the afternoons and am always trying to find fun stuff to do with her on the weekends.

  • Erica Holloway

    I'm busy teaching kindergarten during the day, then working with my 9-year-old after school on his homework (he has learning disabilities that make everything more challenging, so I have to be pretty creative to help keep him in a positive frame of mind). I also tutor my neighbor's daughter in math. I transport the kids to activities and try to keep the house clean just like any other mom, and in spite of the busy schedules, we try hard to have family dinners at least 4 nights a week. During the school year, Southern Savers IS my relaxation. During the summer, it's essential as I don't get a paycheck for two months. Thanks, Jenny, for helping me keep my budget in check AND my sanity!

  • Patty Ashley

    I work 50 plus hours a week and slave away at home picking up after my lazy husband. When my daughter is home from college, I'm picking up after her too.

  • bhumi

    I love being a busy mom, though i m not the busiest. my day starts at 5am, wherein i make breakfasts for dear husband and my 2yr old,after dear hubby leaves for work,i wake up my kid feed him breakfast, take him to swim class with me, come back make lunch for both, deliver fresh lunch to hubby, feed the baby, eat lunch, take the dog for his 2 mile run, come home, spend an hour of educational time with the kid, make dinner. feed the kid his fruit servind of the day, take him with me to the gym, come home feed dinner to both the males in the house and then the dog, take the dog again for his nightly walk. finally the day ends at midnight when everyone has gone to sleep and i have had my 2hrs of me time

  • JIMason6965

    “Busiest Mom” is my middle name:o) I have three children all involved in sports, school clubs, church youth events etc. The reason that winning a years worth of Michael Angelo's meals would be a huge win for this busy Mom is because in addition to an extraordinarily busy schedule with my children we actually live out in “Timbucktoo”… is that actually a “real” place?? :o) Going three different ways with three different children with all their different events always seems to be around dinner time and any drive is typically an hour round trip any where we go. We are tired of quick “eating out”. The ability to pop a delicious meal in the oven knowing the ingredients are exceptional and wholesome would not only save time and allow us to eat at home a bit more often but give me peace of mind that I'm not sacrificing quality food for time saved! It would be a WIN WIN for this busiest Mom of three!

  • Brenda

    I have a 15 week old baby girl, my husband and I both work & any free time in the evening is spent taking care of our daughter while my husband cleans, cooks & cleans dishes every night. I would love to give him this so at least one night a week he can rest easy knowing dinner will be easy to make & there will be far less clean up to do.

  • khcooke

    I'm the mom of two wonderful children, Caleb and Zoe. I also teach special education full-time to 6th – 8th graders. We're active in our church, where I'm a Team Leader for our missions ministry to a local women's shelter. Plus, we've recently been faced with moving my mother-in-law into a retirement village, moving my brother-in-law (who has special needs) into his own place, and preparing to sell my husband's childhood home (with all the clean-up, repairs, and elbow grease that goes into getting a home on the market.) On top of all of that, my husband is in grad school full-time (while also teaching spec. ed. full-time) as he is preparing to go into secondary administration. My plate is a little fuller than usual, but my cup runneth over with blessings!!!

  • jenjen6004

    I am a very busy mom. I work away from home for 4 to 5 hours a day. I also, homeschool our 13 year old daughter. We also have twin boys who are 19, and do lawn care. My husband does construction work and some times I help him for several hours in the evening. Just keeping up with laundry, dishes, cleaning, schoolwork, and cooking is a big job!

  • jennifer

    I fell like busiest mom with a 3 year old running around and a 7 month old who still doen't always sleep at night. I also have a “grown” child (my husband HAHA!!)who also needs a lot done since hes working 12 hour days. I LOVE them all dearly and would do anything for them, but sometimes I NEED me time!!!!

  • Suzanna

    I am busy because I like to be! I have two kids under two and a whole host of church, social, and family commitments. I am very busy, but I like it that way!

  • Shontel

    I had every intention to tell why I am the busiest mom with two boys. I made the mistake of reading some of the other moms comments. I am very busy, but anyone who has a special needs child or handicapped member of their family deserves a free meal every week. I work with special needs children and so I get a little taste of what these parents have to manage. I would like to nominate any of these parents and also send them a little prayer.

  • nina21007

    My mother is a very busy woman. She has 3 part time jobs she goes to on weekends. During the week she takes care of my youngest sister who is special needs and taking care of herself who is diabetic. On top of everything else, she is an army wife. However, she loves every minute of it

  • lbrashear

    Jenny! I love your site!
    With three kids (ages 4, 3 and 1) and a husband who stays home while I go off to work you'd think I would come home and relax — but after running all day at work (if I get to leave for lunch I pick up my kid from preschool and drop him at the house) I come home 5 minutes before my husband leaves to go to work! It is teamwork and we love it but the only break both of us get (he is a BUSY DAD keeping those kids all day) is in the car to and from work (less than 10 minutes each day!). I always want to play outside with the kids when I get home from work, so I usually make meals the night before or get a super easy Micheal Angelo's meal to make it a little less frantic. We eat, get baths, and play until bed time when I get to cook the next night's meal, fold laundry — you know the drill!
    Everyone is busy and we have wonderful jobs and children but getting food on the table is a big challenge everyday!!! Thanks for all you do that keeps you busy — not sure how you do it?!

  • emilywalls

    I have a six month old and a three year old. Life is crazy right now! In order to stay at home with them, I freelance write on the side. My day starts early in the morning and usually involves wiping up spit up, calming melt downs, wiping poop, being a business woman intermittently throughout the day, getting up at 3:30 and then again in the morning, and I am trying to train for a marathon (we'll see how that goes…only at mile 5). I say lots of prayers and God shows me mercy throughout the day. I cherish this time with my children, and I'm so thankful to have the responsibility to clean one more poop and wipe one more mouth no matter how exhausting it gets, because in one season it will be gone. Thank God for the gift of our children, they are life's greatest blessing!

  • susanballard

    I am an busy mom. I have two girls age 3 and 6. But, I also work as a director for a summer camp at my church. I feel like I am also a part time mom to 150 other kids while their mom can't be with them. I love them all, but it does make me very busy and tired. I am also going to school for nusing- hopefully in pediatrics one day so I can help little ones get well!

  • Joyce Leftwich

    I am the busiest mom as I try to keep up with my five kids, teach gifted children at school, prepare for my son's graduation/ wedding all within the next month, attend and try to apply the principles from Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, learn to coupon, and help my daughter move home from college for the summer. Plus, plan field trips and host lots of teenagers at my home. They are always hungry!! Entering fun contests is fun too…

  • allysonscott

    Being a stay at home mom, you would think that I have a lot of time on my hands. Not so, I find that my days are filled with tending to the needs for 4 young children and 1 busy husband. I work hard to stick to a budget and prepare healthy meals. Meal time is one of my favorite times when everyone can come together and enjoy family time around the dinner table. Sometimes I feel so busy that I am not able to enjoy this small time that we have all together. Winning for me would mean that 1 day a week we could enjoy a stress free meal together. It would be a small break for a sometimes weary mom.

  • athomas73

    I am the busiest Mom ever because I try to be the best Mom ever to my twins and first grader and best wife ever to my darling hubby….I fail every day, so every morning I get up and try, try again….and that keeps me VERY busy!

  • teresa longstreet

    i am the mother of two five year olds, i work full time as a nurse. i have my 28 year old son temporarily living with me and i help take care of my elderly mother in law.i am soooo busy but blessed. i love to coupon and it takes an unblievable amount of time to keep them clipped, sorted and filed and making list to go shopping. i would love to win this.

  • joyhuber

    I am a busy mom just like all moms!! I have four children under 12. We just returned home from China after adopting our daughter! She's just turned one and she LOVES to explore EVERYTHING!! She keeps me on my toes! Not to mention housework, cooking, laundry and my newest obsession coupon clipping! I love it!!

  • Evelyn Johnson

    We have a household of 8 right now, with another baby on the way. Help!

  • buffyblease

    I believe I am the busiest mom because I work a full time job, come home from work help my youngest child with his homework, and then go to school my self. I am currently working on obtaining a degree in social work. I desire to work with SC Foster Care Agency.
    By not having to prepare a meal from scratch before walking out the door to go to school I can spend more time with my family.
    As you can tell I am getting this in on the last few mintues

  • MomMe

    I may not be the “busiest” of moms, but I dont slow down! Im up at 6 am and go nonstop till around midnight.
    I am a mom of an extremely active 4 year old whom I homeschool. I also will be taking care of a 2 year old starting in a few months 12 hours a day. My husband works 12-14 hours a day and we are running a business (I'm the admin/accountant/honey can you do this, bring me this, etc lol) so Im pretty much left on my own with the housework, repairs, lawncare, car repairs… yeah I do it all :) I get through each day with the knowledge that God loves me even if I didnt do the dishes!

  • Trudy

    I am a single mom of 3 boys (8,11,&12) and a full-time retail manager at a sporting goods store. My work schedule is always crazy and we are always rushed to fix something for dinner after homework and karate and other activities at the school. In my extremely busy life I make time to hike and camp at the river with my boys. and they always find time to bring me pancakes and coffee in bed on sunday mornings before church :) Life is extremely busy, but my boys are awesome!

  • Reko

    I was about to enter this contest with my list of things I am responsible for – then, I read a few of the existing comments – realized I have a smaller plate than many. Thanks to Jen for being willing to read through these and find the right person to bless with this contest. Do not faint ladies, be strong and finish your race!

  • http://recipesmademyway.blogspot.com Reagan

    My mom is definitely the busiest mom that I know!! She has 11 children ages 23-3 (8 still living at home), last summer she went to school for Phlebotmy while getting ready to have a son leave for the philipeans (on a 2 year mission for our church) and coming out to South Carolina from Arizona for the birth of her first grand baby (my daughter Olivia) and she graduated with honors! Bringing kids to sports practices being at all of the meets/games, doctors and dentists appoinments, volenteering at the elemetary school, making sure homework and chores are done, teaching her children how to make it through life happily. She is always making meals for other families and watching other peoples children to give THEM a break! She has dinner on the table every night so the family can eat (and grow closer) together, her baking skills are amazing and she passes all of her knowledge onto her children while doing it all! She is the most amazing person I know, always giving and so selfless! Being a mom myself now (with only 1 baby!!) I don't know how she does it without going crazy but she always keeps calm and has a smile on her beautiful face!! I love my mom and I'm so grateful for her example to me!

  • http://www.facebook.com/amy.d.ramey Amy Denise McGaha Ramey

    I am a very busy mom. I am a stay at home mom when I'm not subbing at the school where my boys go ages 8 and 5. I also have a 4 yr old daughter and when I'm not subbing I'm keeping 1 and sometimes 2 1yr old girls. It's fun, but I do run my legs off and don't stop until they are in the bed and sometimes don't stop even then.

  • Kimber Burrell

    I am a busy mom because I have a 6-year old son in Kindergarten, a 4 year old preschooler and a 9 month old baby girl who recently had to have a craniotomy due to a condition called craniosynostosis. I keep busy during the day and night trying to keep her from “bumping” her precious head while cleaning the house, cooking supper, and dropping off/ picking up kids from school. It's a full time job just with one child, but her condition has had me pulling extra duty! All the while she is doing great and is healing beautifully! A year's worth of meals would be a tremendous help in our home.

  • HolisticHorizons

    I may not be the busiest Mom on here but I sure feel overwhelmed these days. Having just had our second child less than two months ago and following around the 17 month old who is in full scale climbing mode, I feel pretty worn out most days. Not to mention that my 17 month old LOVES the Eggplant Parm from Micheal Angelos. We actually had it the night before last and he was quite demanding for his next bites. I haven't found many people who have said that their little ones favorite meal is Eggplant Parmesan! I consider myself lucky to have him begging for that rather than other not so healthy options.

    And Thanks so Much Jenny! You really make a difference to so many people. Having this site has helped my unpaid maternity leave a bit easier to swallow. Sure wish it didn't have to ever end! :)

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  • mommy2twoal

    I would love to win this. I have never tried Michael Angelo's before but would so love to win. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.

  • dianems

    i am a busy mom working 5 part-time jobs. i have 2 children, 18 (senior in high school) and 20 (who will soon be home from college for the summer). their break just begins, but my work goes into high gear. i also am a long distance runner and am usually training for marathons or ultra marathons in summer for the fall, but this year i am being tested to be a kidney donor. i tried to match someone from a near by town, but we did not match, but the impetus is there to continue on and become a living donor…

  • laceylewis

    I love every minute of being a stay at home mom!:) My husband is amazing but he works in the oil & gas field- several hours away from home- so i'm technically a single mom Monday thru Friday. We have 2 precious boys- Chase (6 yrs old) & Cash (almost 1 yr). We are so crazy busy during the week & we are going non-stop from the second Chase gets out of school. T-ball is an every night thing almost right now & we get home about 8:00 with a a cranky baby & a starving 6 yr old & mom!!:)
    We would love to win this to give the boys & I a break during the weekdays! Chase says- Italian's his favorite & his baby brother likes it smooshed up too!! haha. Like I said, I love being a mom & enjoy every second of the running around, & I greatly appreciate my hubby for working so hard so I can stay home with the boys, but this would greatly help us out on our crazy, busy weekday nights. Thanks so much!:)

  • christie1225

    I think I am the busiest mom because I have a full time job as a registered nurse, and four children at home. I stay busy at work, and then stay even more busy at home.

  • AmberFirewife

    I have a 15 year old that I homeschool. He was adopted from Russia and we are still dealing with English issues, so many things still have to be translated. Including just about everything in his Boy Scout handbook.

    I have an 11 month old that started walking without holding on at 7 months. Yes, we were surprised, too! Now he's teething, and I'm pretty sure that teething took away my cuddly little bear and replaced him with a demon-possessed monster.

    I run my own business, with ridiculously low pay after I work 60+ hours a week on that. The good and bad news is that my kids are with me while I'm working. It's great that they are there, but I feel like I never have quality time with them.

    I've been planner, architect, contractor overseer, Home Depot runner, and all sorts of stuff while we have been trying to add on to our house for almost a year now. All while living out of boxes for over a year (I had to pack before the baby was born). I've also lived with construction mess for a year. It's really a pain to wash dishes, put them up, then have to wash them again before you can use them because EVERYTHING in my house is caked in an inch thick layer of sawdust and sheetrock dust. We will go from the less-than-700 square feet that we had before to about 1300 square feet when it's all done, and both boys will have a bedroom… if we can ever get the contractor to finish the job.

    My husband is a Firefighter and EMT who is having to work two full time jobs. He works 24 hours on the fire truck, 24 hours on the ambulance, and then he's home for almost 24 hours. Then the 3-day cycle starts over again. So I never have any help from him.

    The last time I can remember sitting down and doing something for myself was… um… well… Honestly, it was over 4 years ago. I wish I was kidding, but I'm serious about that.

    And people wonder why I'm stressed out.

  • mp5494

    I love this idea! I am a busy mom b/c I have 2 sons at home, work from home (manage about 100 consultants daily) , run the house, act as a maid.. LOL… and a laundromat..and zoo keeper! We have 4 cats, 1 tiny dog and 1 big snapping turtle! We have a large amount of property in the country that takes a lot of outdoor maintance that I love TO DO! Other than that I love my life!

  • pharmSCgirl

    My mom is extremely busy due to her being the best Mom she can be and also due to her trying to take care of her own mother. It's so sweet to see children taking care of their parents when they aren't able to take care of themselves anymore. It's a way of giving back.

  • melwy

    WOW! What an awesome giveaway! This company sounds so great. It is definitely worth looking into and trying.
    I am a busy, busy Mom of four girls! One is eight months, two three-year olds and an eight year old. I am also busy cooking meals from scratch for them. We are busy in the three oldest girls activities. One of our three-year olds is adopted from China so we are also learning Mandarin and keep busy with our local chapter of Families with Children from China.
    Busy reading the S.S. book from class on Saturday…:)!

  • neveen

    I have two boys under 5, I also take care of my mother in law who live with me , her doctor's appt keeps me busy…it's exhausting but I know I am doing the the right thing . its really great to have one prepared meal every week for a year :-)

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/H3PCXV4KLBONUHF6C4QZMRCFVY Janae

    a 2 year old, college instructor, honor's student advisor, cook, cleaner, wife, daughter, sister… I have to be the busiest mom. I'm not prioritizing well recently for cooking so this would be such a relief! THANKS FOR OFFERING THIS!

  • Betsie

    I'm so busy I deleted my first post apparently. I have 4 kids a barely five year old a barely three year old and identical almost two year old twin girls. When I'm not trying to keep the girls off the table or throwing the whole toy box on he floor, I'm running my five year old to preschool or soccer practice and games. I work with the youth of my church Wednesday nights and sometimes I just need a break before I explode. Cooking dinner is the last thing I want to do after a crazy day. I was to enjoy my family sitting around the table eating rather than feeling stressed about what's next. I would sure love this just to take one less thing off my plate.

  • Astrogal

    I am entering this contest on behalf of my mom, she is 62 years old and is unemployed. She takes care of my grandma who is 83 and has heart disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, you name it. My mom doesn't have a car, she takes buses everywhere sometimes waiting in the hot Florida sun for an hour for a bus to take her grocery shopping, she has to carry heavy grocery bags all over her like a Christmas tree as she says, even though she suffers from arthritis and has taken a couple of nasty spills on the street lately. I think this would be great for her to eat at home and relax a little bit.

  • randi

    I am entering this contest for my friend and her family! My friend is a mom to a sweet, fun, adorable just turned 3 year old. She works full time, which is probably about 60 hours a week. Not sure really how much, but she is a busy mom. Her precious 3 year old was just diagnosed with Leukemia about a month ago and we were all so saddened by the news, but know that her little girl will over come her disease. My friend and her family don't have time to cook these days and this would be the perfect gift for them! My friend is a wonderful mom!! She knits homemade baby gifts and helps everyone in need… now she needs help! thanks southern savers!!

  • kimberlybender

    I am the busiest mom because I am a full time chiropractor working 50-60 hours per week and mother of 3 very active children. Between 2 baseball teams, 1 basketball team, dance and a soccer team. Along with being President of our local business association and VP of our local christian women's club, there is not much time to cook! Michael Angelo, please help me feed my family!

  • Kim

    I am sure that there are many more busy moms out there but for me, raising three children, working a management job and actively participating in church, scouts, soccer and volleyball keep me busy enough, thank you very ,much!

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/KRXB63ZY6RX2UWBDHZ7F4QYRYQ Katine

    I am a first time mom to a wonderful 18 months old boy. I teach high school seniors. I hurry home each day to assist my husband who was hospitalized for 6 months last year. He is unemployed, but we are blessed because of this site and others. God doesn't put more on any of us then we can bare. I wish every mom a blessed Mother's Day.

  • renamac

    I have my own business have 2 boys one dog i drive them everywhere they need to be they play sports and go to school I do all the cooking ,cleaning, shopping bill paying mowing,washing ironing I teach Sunday school, and help take care of my aging parents the list goes on and on and on but hey it's like that for all of us. I just hope i win! Happy Mothers day all.

  • tgrifith

    I am a wife, and mother. I help my husband with our business. We are in the process of building a garage with an apartment for my mother to live in. To top it all off, our college student is moving back home this weekend.

  • kyrahill

    I am the busiest mom, because I have 5 children. Sometimes I feel like I have 8, because one of my children is like 3 kids in 1. Their ages are: 11, 8, 6, 3, and almost 11 months. I work 30 hours a week while the 3 oldest are in school. I pump twice per work day since my daughter will only take breast milk. When I get home in the evenings, a convenient and quick meal would be such a blessing. It's great that you have the opportunity to grant such a prize!

  • sandy208

    I am the busiest Mom ever . I coupon as a way to help other families , almost full time, I travel back and forth to another state to see my family there and carry my extras to them . I would love to win this for myself and the other families I help.

  • chelslynn

    Its great too stay busy but its hard as well! I am a mom of two kids, ( 5 and 3 years old). My husband and I work opposite shifts to avoid daycare. I work till very late at night and wake up very early to take my daughter to school. I spend most of my day helping my husband whose is a sub contractor running errands for him. By the time I get home and ready for work there is barely any time left to try to put together a dinner. Getting a this would make my life so much easier

  • Brittany Wardlow

    I am a Christian wife, mom, wedding planner, exercise enthusiast and extreme couponer. I thrive in giving 100% to everything all of the time. Which is why I am always sooooo busy;)

  • nolandi

    I am sure i am not the busiest mom out there but we all like a quick meal now and than.

  • http://www.frugaltractormom.blogspot.com/ Tractor Mom

    2 kids, 1 husband who thinks he's a kid, full time alternative school teacher, part time school councler, community activitist (too many organiztions to put down), church activist, blogger, and gardener!

  • breabella

    All moms are incredibly busy…loving our children 24/7.

    Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for such a great website.

  • debswild

    I have 2 kids in college, I am also helping my brother raise his 8 year old. I always feel as if I am going in a hundred different directions.

  • heathereichler

    I am a mom of a 5 year old daughter, a 3 year old son. I teach part time at our elementary school up the road, as well as volunteer to curriculum plan for our k-5 childrens ministry at church. I am also training for my first triathalon. (swim-bike-run) BUSY-but loving every minute of it!!!

  • christyberes

    I might be one of the busiest moms in my area because I am a stay at home mom of four children with number five on the way. What makes my situation especially busy is that our children's ages are 5, 4, 3, almost 2 and new one due in 7 weeks!!! I have kept VERY busy with them in daily activities, but this year I also started homeschooling my 5 yr. old for Kindergarten. I am always looking for a night of an easier meal so that I can get a little break and would be so blessed to win a contest like this. Thank you for posting this and considering my comment.

  • meg

    3 three kids 7 and under, a husband, work (outside the home and at home), church, friends, family, enough said…..

  • Brenda Patterson

    I would love to win the 52 meals. It would be perfect to have these in the freezer for my husband and myself. Hope I am lucky tonight!

  • Lori

    I work full time, teach cycle class, work for a caterer on the weekends and train for triathlons while raising my two teenage boys. Havine extra help to feel them would be a dream come true!!

  • Elizabeth M.

    I am the epitomy of busy. I work a full time job that with an hour commute each way. I get up at 5:30 AM, get dressed and ready for work then wake my 3 kids and hubby. Get all three ready for school, make lunches and breakfast and then out the door to drop two off at before and after care. Then drive the hour in rush hour traffic with DH (we work for the same co, but I do all the driving), work a full day then pick up the kids, make dinner while helping them with homework, clean up, and put the kids to bed. Finally, I put in a load or two of laundry, get any papers signed for the next day and squeeze in a walk before showing and going to bed where my hubby and I actually get to talk. My daughter is a girlscout and the kids play sports (soccer and karate) so we also squeeze in meetings, practices and games. Again, I am the chauffer to all events. Whrew!

    • Elizabeth M.

      Woo, forgot about the drop off for our youngest. He goes to daycare minutes from work. This was convenient when I was nursing I could feed him on my lunch breaks.

  • Michele

    Thanks for recognizing all of us moms (and who isn't a busy mom, right?)! I have four children, ages 8+6+5+1, plus we are expecting our fifth wonderful blessing in June. We sit down as a family for breakfast and dinner every day, and I prepare meals from scratch most of those times because I know that they are healthier than more processed foods. I love knowing that the fresh fruit and veggies, along with the homemade meals, benefit the family; but it does take alot of time to do the shopping, chopping, and prepping. I am new to couponing, having started within the last month, to help save where I can and spend smart. These meals would fit both goals–healthy and economical! Plus fast too! Thanks for considering us!

  • momof3

    stay at home mom of 3. 3 different baseball schedules. I know that I”m not as busy as some of the comments that you have below but I would love to win this!

  • Trish

    I teach school, president of Show Choir, teach Sunday School and Leader of WMU, VBS director. Have three children and a wonderful husband. I clip coupons and shop for bargains. I also read southernsaver posts everyday.

  • laurie

    Wow, there are so many busy moms out there but I'll throw my hat into the ring as well. I'm a pacemaker dependent mom of two very busy teenagers. I work, workout, sometimes even lead workouts, while my pacemaker keeps working and keeps me going. I would like to give god all the glory for keeping me going!!

  • Carissa Robideaux

    Well I don't know that I'm the absolute busiest mom, just more one of the many busy moms, but I'm proud to be the mom of two wonderful girls, ages 3 and 8 mos. and wife to a wonderful man!

  • wendymeininger

    Thanks for the chance…I thought I was busy until I started working again. Husband who isn't home much because he's a chiropractor. Two kids 11 and 5. Staying at home has been wonderful but now I'm working for the census and trying to manage everything w/o getting my husband too involved since he's busy enough. Son has speech and school. Daughter has Girl Scouts and many church activities and tennis. And also balancing quality time with my family and still being available for teachers and school activities. It's a lot of fun but way too busy most days. Cooking is usually breakfast at dinner or soup and sandwiches. I maybe cook 3/4 times a week a regular meal. Oh, and did I mention the cats…and the litter box. ha. Time for sleep. Thanks.

  • jenny

    Homeschooling my 3 kids age 8, 11, 14 who are all year round swimmers – blessed to be able to do it

  • Dawna L Land

    Between full time work a teen daughter and a husband to keep up with I spend a ton of time, ok it is fun, couponing and shopping. It would be great for the fam to have a nice meal to pop in the oven when I cant cook.

  • shellynazer

    I am totally the busiest mom!! Having two kids under two – sure that'll make you busy alone, but add working for a busy pediatric clinic and going to college to be a nurse, all while striving to be a good wife, keep a nice clean home, maybe sew a little, and save for our family with my new coupon addiction… and I wonder sometimes why I don't have time to make dinner!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1363994402 Aida G. Regalado

    I am busy trying to keep my sanity while I am raising four kiddos, ages 6,5,3 and 2. I love to cook, but having a break once in a while would be totally awesome, and would give me a chance to spend more time enjoying life with my family.

  • feliciahulsey

    My daughter has 3 children: one 7 year old, one 2 year old and an 11 month old. The seven year old has sensory intergration disorder, adhd and siezures. They have him in soccer and basketball to stimulate him. He has frequent doctors appointments and therapy. His mom is busy with him on top of having 2 other children under 2 years old to care for. She is a good mom. I think she deserves a break, so, I am signing her up for this giveaway. Thanks!

  • Julie

    With three kids under 7 I am always busy! And I would love a year of free meals! Thanks for the chance!

  • wendi13

    I am the mom to two boys one three months and one two years old. I am also the events manager for our local moms group. While being a full time wife, friend, waitress, cook, house keeper, driver, coupon cutter, gardener of both veggies and flowers, ect. Oh and if that is not enough I am going to school at night so I can be home with my kids to be a Pediatric Nurse. Lets just say it keeps me really busy.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Erinn-Giblin/4943471 Erinn Giblin

    Well, after reading some of the other busy mom stories, I can't say that I fit the mold for the “busiest” mom, but I think I live a life that constantly keeps me on my toes.

    I am a full-time student working on my Bachelor's Degree in English literature. In addition, I am a stay at home mother to a beautiful 17 month old little girl. Juggling my school work and my little munchkin is difficult, but our financial situation puts a lot of stress on us as a family. My husband works in a strictly commission based industry, and that often leaves us with loose ends and a stress level through the roof. With his incredibly unpredictable hours and my struggle to maintain a happy home and good grades, I think a worry-free dinner once a week would be the perfect addition to our family.

  • emilykayehall

    So I don't think I can claim to be the busiest mom since I'm not a mom. The meals would be cool to use to host the college small group I help lead at my church.

  • Morgan

    My sister is the busiest mom ever. She works as a second grade teacher in a rural school. She just had to nurse her husband back to health after an extensive knee surgery. She desperately needs a little bit of help & this would be a lifesaver to her!

  • alissa4

    I'm a mom of two: a 3-year-old and a newborn. We have two dogs as well… making ours a pretty busy household! I stay home with them full-time and try and fit in 25 hours of work from home as an editor in my “free” time. Would love a year's worth of these meals!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Nicole-Patrician-Murphy/503172168 Nicole Patrician-Murphy

    Not sure if I am to late …but I am the busiest mom! I have 6 kids, including a set of twins that are 6 months!! It is crazy in my house. I do everything, cooking, cleaning, homework with the two oldest boys who are my stepsons but my husband got custody of and their mother only takes them 3 nights out of the entire month. I AM BUSY!!!

    • JamiHartley

      Let her not forget that she HAS taken care of 3 children who aren't biologically hers. She does their school work with them, attends with their school functions, throws birthday parties for them, makes sure they are well fed and dressed, while their biological mother doesn't seem to care…PLUS takes care of her 3 yr old, and her 6 month old twins….And all in the mix of this…she makes sure that she does playdates to get her children exposed to other wonderful mothers and children! My hat is always off to her. As I have NO CLUE how she manages this without being completely crazy…and I often to go her for advice on how I need to handle my meer 2 children :)

  • Kim

    I think my sister is the busiest mom in the WORLD!!! She wakes up at 5 O'Clock every morning to fix breakfast and lunches for her 3 children and get herself ready to go to work (she's a teacher for a class of 4 year olds). Then, she wakes up her 3 children gets them ready and off to school and heads to school herself to take care of her darling class of 4 year olds. She does all of this herself because she is a single mother. She comes home to her own children to do homework, dinner, baths and bed….and wake up at 5 O'clock to start all over again. Yes, she's busy, but the reason I think she deserves to win is because she does it all and keeps on smiling!!

  • Andrea

    I work a full time job, volunteer at my children's school as the class mom, teach Sunday school at church, play handbells and serve on the board of our church's pre-school. I am also the past chair of the Clemson Women's Alumni Council, serve on the Clemson alumni council and I am also on the Clemson Alumni Assoc Board of Directors. I also teach couponing workshops and collect items to donate to the nursing home our church “adopted.” I am quite busy, but I love being a mom!

    • Andrea

      Forgot to mention the ages of my kids; 3 years and 18 months. They always make life interesting. A year worth of meals would give me even more time to spend with them!

  • Nanette Klinect

    I hope I'm not too late. I'm the mom of 11 kids, ages 26 years down to 5 years. We have 8 bio kids and 3 adopted, 2 of them medically fragile. I am definitely your busiest mom! We still have 8 kids living at home, 3 in college and 5 that I homeschool. My life is loud, messy, full of laughter and tears but I wouldn't have it any other way! I love my life! I would love it even more if I had free dinners every week for a year! Pick me, pick me:-)

  • angela34

    I am definitely the busiest mom ever!! I have a 15 year old son who attends a gifted school where I have to “assist” with the advanced work on a nightly basis. I also have a 9-month old who needs every moment of my time. I get up at 5 a.m. fix bottles, diaper bag, lunches for three people, coffee, and small breakfast. I get ready before the baby wakes around 5:45. Then, it's feeding time. 6 a.m. is time to wake up the 15 year old. We leave the house at 6:30 to go to the bus stop and have the baby at the daycare by 7 a.m. Then, as a teacher, I strive to arrive at school by 7:15 a.m. After a full day of school, I tutor several times a week until 5:20. Then, it's scouts, band, or soccer in the evenings, as well as dishes, floors, laundry, etc.. Not to mention my own commitments as a teacher and tutor. This is only a portion of my daily activities.

  • bridget

    I am insane busy because I work 10 hour days and have an hour commute each way.

  • Hope Kuckel

    Homeschooling 4 kids and baby on the way this summer. Nuff said.

  • hildaalford

    My husband has prostrate cancer, He is taking radiation treatment. We are gone from home , about five hours, each day. We are retired, and it is hard to find time to always cook. We drive a little over one hundred miles a day. His treatment are Monday through Friday.

  • Sarah Moss

    Mom of a crazy always moving 18 month old – with Dad working tons! I don't ever get everything done.

  • stephaniegibbs

    Ok, Im gonna try!

    I am a mom of three…7, 4, and 1. I run a private school, teach 5 classes a week. I am a childrens pastor at my church, I own my own small cake business, and I coupon each week to save my family money. WOW, I am a busy person! I honestly dont know how I do it.

  • staceydv4

    id love to win this giveaway for ar busy family .. me and my husband are foster parents and we currently have our famiy at 8 now :) so we are running al day with practices and family visits sometimes quick easy meals just lets us have mor time with these awesome kids :)

  • Susan Lemmons

    I am a newly single mom with a 2 year old and a 4 year old. I am a full-time French teach and a part-time graduate school student. I am living 12 hours from my family, and my babysitter just quit on me with no prior warning this week. I could use a few free meals that are quick and healthy for my family.

  • Brie

    Well I'm sure I'm pretty average as far as a busy mom goes! I have two beautiful children ages 5 and 1. I help my friend out with her two kids during the day which means three trips to the school everyday on top of all the usual things that come along with taking care of kids and all the cleanup! Most days I don't even take a breath until the kids are in bed! My whole routine is about to change as I am starting school right as mine gets out which leaves daddy to make the dinners for four nights a week as I will be taking night classes! Crossing our fingers!!!

  • jessicalapen

    Busy mom to a wonderful boy with special needs. Active in volunteer society, church, son's school. Everything busy moms do! And mostly for free. Could use a break in the pocketbook department

  • Joy

    I thought I was busy until I read some of the others' posts. I'm just the standard working and full-time mom busy. Some of these other women really need this help so I hope it goes to one of them.

  • cassie

    okay, so after reading some of the other comments, I'm realize I'm probably not the busiest mom! I do feeli like it, though~I have 4 kids, 6 and under, who are all ALWAYS hungry! 52 meals would do us a little while….=)

  • mpjones

    I am an average new mother….I know that I am not the busiest, but the meals would be helpful as we adjust to life with a little one in the house!!

  • sam

    Type your comment here.I am one of the busiest mothers. I am the mother of a 15 year old, 6 year old, and 2 week old. I work a couple days outside the home along with dropping off and picking up my children at various times all day long. I volunteer with women at my local church by oranizing monthly meeting and functions.

  • momalois02

    I'm the busiest mom because I am always on the run. Either taking my granddaughter to school, taking another to dance, church functions. Then its off to grocery store, cooking, doing laundry,cleaning or caring for the elderly. It would be great to have help at dinner time.

  • melody

    My friend Sandi I believe is the busiest mom. She is a single parent who has two children. She is in school and works a full time job and I have no idea when she has time to cook healthy meals for her children. She is a lovely person who would benefit greatly!!

  • Kim Leonard

    I am a busy mom and would be thrilled to win this great prize. I am a flight attendant, teach fitness classes, own a kid's clothing exchange consignment business. I have to active boys that have to be taken to school, sports and other events.

  • Rachel

    I'm a busy but HAPPY mom! I love my little boy – it took us years to get him here, and I am just enjoying every single day with him. His little face and personality bringing joy to my heart. Motherhood is busy and hard – but I'm having too much fun to notice!

  • Kim Leonard

    I am an extremely busy mom and would benefit from this great prize. I am a flight attendant, teach fitness classes and own a Kid's Consignment exchange. I have two active boys that I need to take to all of their activities.

  • http://cashincache.blogspot.com Jill W

    I am the busiest mom! I’m training for a marathon, so I run 7-10 hours a week. I have 3 businesses; 2 direct sales businesses and a blog, I just signed up with grocerysmarts.com to teach couponing classes in my city. I have 2 toddlers, ages 3 and 2, and a 1 year old dog and a cat (thankfully the cat takes care of herself!). Although I’m a stay at home mom, I often watch other people’s children while they’re at work (for free!) and I have a husband who works 60+ hours a week. I also work as a tax preparer during tax season. Whew!

  • rachelsouliere

    I am a busy mom! I almost didn't have enough to look at my nightly Southern Savers to get his in:) I have a 3 year old, a 2 year old and a 5 month old. Unfortunatly I have to work 2 part time jobs. My husband also works to support our family. I typically get up the morning, take my kids to my mom's go to work, come nurse my baby, spend a the afternoon with my boys, then it's back home to leave the boys with their sitter. I am off to work again. By the time I get home at 6:30, dinner is always crazy. My boys go to bed at 7:15, so we have a very limited time to get something for dinner. I try and be healthy and quick, it's usually impossible:( Of course in between all of this is my other work responsibilities, small group, church, being a wife, and soccer, and I have to go nurse my sweet baby….

  • Shauna

    I am the busiest mom trying to chase my 8-month-old, be a stay at home mom, take care of my elderly neighbors and a work-a-holic husband. I love Michael Angelo's and would love to have it everyday for a year!!!

  • Marinda

    I can say I am not the busiest Mom, but I am a Mom who puts her family first, especially when it comes to what they eat. My youngest boy, who is 5 cannot have artificial colors and that is challenging since ALOT of things have that. So, reading labels has become a good habit I have aquired, but finding coupons and deals on healthy food is quite a task. I read Southern Savers every day as it has become my favorite blog within the past couple of months. I didn't even know about this particular product before loging into the site. Even if I don't win, I am glad I have found a product my son and the whole family can enjoy because of your site…thanks alot for all of YOUR hard work, because without you, I wouldn't get near the deals and information if I had searched alone. You are a blessing to us all. Good luck to everyone!

  • dianacallais

    I feel like I am the busiest mom…moved here from Massachusetts and lost my job once I got here…had just bought a home…have worked two jobs, taken care of 6 kids in the meantime and for one month during the summer I have an extra 6…total 12. Thanks to Southern Savers, I can afford groceries better…am stocking up now for the summer. If I am not at work, I am playing taxi driver for someone, going to the doctor, school, supporting a college student from home, taking care of the millions of things that everyone needs sometimes to the point that there is no time for me. But isnt that what moms do? I will slow down eventually…maybe

  • Paula

    I work as a dental hygienist, part time as my husband is retired. He has bad health, unfortunately, nerve damage in both arms and legs, so therefore, I have to do all the mowing, the cooking, the cleaning, and the shopping. Our budget is very tight, so the couponing has really saved us financially. I was taught at an early age by my mom how to squeeze a nickel. I also help both my daughters who live near by with their young boys since they are both teachers and involved in a lot of things at the school. We're all involved in our church, and the couponing will come in handy since they are starting a food pantry for the needy in this area. Maybe I can give more for less. I love my love and I am grateful for all my blessings. But winning this contest would sure free up some time, since we very RARELY go out to eat, it is strictly from our own cupboards and freezer. Thank you for taking the time to read my little biography and have a blessed week.

  • momalois02

    The day starts with getting our granddaughter to school. Afterward its running to the grocery store and deciding what's for dinner. Taking care of the elderly takes up some of the day, as well as running to kids fit wize, dance or an appointment. Between all this, caring for 3 cats and 2 dogs, preparing dinner, cleaning, doing oodles of laundry, trying to keep up with my excercise program, I fall into bed at the end of the day.

  • Sumi

    I am an average busy mom of 2 boys,I pick up drop of kids to their school ,classes ,do some shopping and try to cook 3 meals from the scratch everyday.This would be really helpful to ease my work.

  • Wendy

    Well being a single mom of 2 definently keeps me hopping. I have a 10 yr old and 3 yr old, and their dad isn't in the picture, but I'm SO grateful for the joy they bring. My day starts at 5:30 to get laundry, etc done before I drop off my 10 yr old with Grandma (who takes him to school) take the little one to daycare, then off to work at 7:30-3:30. When I'm not at the day job I work part time as a Realtor, as well as trying to grow a small business cleaning foreclosed homes. I recently started putting together a non-profit charity to protect children from sexual abuse (completing the IRS application for tax exempt status now)……AND for some insane reason I just filled out my FAFSA to financial aid to go back to school in the fall. Crazy, for sure, but I love both my boys and work hard to support them, and to give back to this world. Dinner once a week I don't have to cook – AWESOME!!!!!

  • Holly_B

    I chase a toddler and try to feed my ever hungry husband and manage to work full time.

  • dara s

    I am a mom of two… my husband is almost always deployed… and I go to school full time! This would be a HUGE help!!!

  • Ginger

    I'm a busy homeschooling mom of three!

  • shagar

    I have a very stressful job. I manage appx 20 females and I am always dealing with problems. It has starting taking a toll on my health too. I have had a constant headache for 2 years. It does ease at times but never goes away. I would love to not have to worry about cooking supper 1 day a week. Please consider me for your winner. Thanks

  • dccobb

    I'm a busy mom of a 2 year old boy, expecting my 2nd boy in July, wife of a 29 year old child, and work part time doing a physical job (physical therapy). I do all of the housework and taking care of our child, while still trying to maintain a social life of some sort. I also have a small sewing business on the side at home. Thanks for this awesome offer!!!

  • PAM HOWELL

    hey i'm anana to 4 fabulouse boys all under 6

  • laverne

    I am the busiest mom, I work two jobs and have very little time for anything or anyone, but I do my best

  • hsmom24boys

    I am a homeschool mom to 4 boys, ages 9, 7, 5 and 13 months. On top of all the household duties and the schooling, the 3 oldest are in baseball, 3 different leagues, and we have on avg about 12 baseball commitments every week! We also have park days, guitar lessons and co-op! I sure could use some quick, easy, delicious dinners!!!

  • aprilmulkey

    I believe I am a busy mom and this is why , I am a lpn at a nrsg home in Alabama I work night shift and after I get home from work I do house work untill I get tired. then I lay down and sleep, and when I get up and do home work with the youngest grandchild.which is 9 years old. then I cook dinner , made sure the kids are ready for bed.My husband and I watch the grandchildren while my daughter works. we totally took care of my daughter bills for seven years , she has lupus and RA, and it took that long for her to go into remision. she got a job at walmarts. and works second shift. and we have the grabd children. most of the time…on Saturday and Sunday we have them 24-7 so they cnd attend church with us. the grand children are 14, and 12 both girls , and a 9 year old boy and he is all boy. I woulk recomend my daughter for this but I am thinking about feed ing the grandchildren , and I woulk not have believe how much it takes to feed three kids. I only had one daughter back in the 1973. It would really help feeding the three grandchildren. I am not complaining My daughter can not afford to pay us it is all she can do to make her bills. she is about 90% self sufficent. and trying hare to keep it all togeather. she is a single mom. But she does have a cousin living with her. and then both work at Walmarts. and if it wasn't for food stamps they would not make it. my daughter spends as much time with her kids. but due to her sechedule it is hard .we have the kids more than she does. I know I am rambling. but trying to get you to understand. why I am putting my self in lfr this contest. because we have the grand kids more than she does. between working full time and watching grandchildren and my usual household chores the meals you are offering would help heavenly. not complaining. love my daughter and the kids butr you do what you have to do. April Mulkey

  • PAM HOWELL

    woops nana

  • suzyinhissight

    I am 56 years old, an only “child” who is care-giver to my 92 year old mother. She had a stroke 2 years ago and is partially paralyzed. Having meals prepared, frozen would be such a blessing as I am always busy caring for her needs, I hardly get to cook. I feel guilty making grilled cheese, etc. Also, we have adult kids who are moving in and out of our home, trying to find jobs and make it outside our nest. Life is busy. But we are blessed!

  • cathyaverette

    My friend works a full time job and spends her life as a single mother to her 5 children. She always thinks of them first, school, dance class, library, ball practice. She starts her day around 4am and finishes her day around 10:30 pm. She is the best Mom that I know and nothing, absolutely nothing comes before her children.

  • Jennifer

    I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old of my own, a husband and a house to take care of.. that should be enough, but I babysit a 2 year old and a 4 month old and cart them all back and forth to take my 5 year old to and from school. On top of that we are continullly involved in our church, t-ball and soccer so that makes for busy nights. Our closest family members are 3 hours away so this is done all by me and my husband does help out!

  • Holly Otten

    I'm just as busy as most moms, but with an added catch–my daughter has autism–so throw in extra therapy sessions along with soccer, gymnastics, etc and mealtime can be hectic! We love Michael Angelo's as a quick, wholesome meal that everybody can agree on! :)

  • Michelle

    I just graduated school but have not found a job so I am volunteering 20 hours a week at a law firm until I find a job. I have 3 boys and a step son. I am the family taxi, manager of time, and bill payer. I have to take my kids to dr. visits, therapy, and all other activities that come up. I am active in my church. I am married but my husband is working two jobs to keep a roof over our heads until I can find something. We struggle to pay the bills, and right now we are behind on everything. I am stressed to the max trying to balance all of this. I am also job hunting but no such luck. The kids and I are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the house and yard. Car repairs well that is still up in the air as to who has time to take care of that. I am a mom who wears many different hats during the day. If it needs to get done, it is my responsibilty.

  • Rhonda Smartt

    I believe I am a very busy mom of three kids 8, 15,19, and yes the 19 year old still lives at home while going to college and working. But I still cook and clean for him while I am taking my daughter to cheerleading and my son to all the local ballgames. My 15 year old son is insulin dependent diabetic and I have to make sure that we have a balanced meal every night. While I rotate shirfts, two weeks day and two weeks nights, my husband who also is a fireman and works 24 hours on and 48 hours off so sometimes the kids have to fend for themselves. I consider this a busy mom

  • Katie Massie

    Im the busiest mom because i have three children and i stay at home with them every day trying to challenge, encourage, teach, mold and love them…and its a TOUGH job! Yeah i know there are tons of moms who do the same and hats off! Yet i find this is the hardest job ever! Working as a preschool teacher and with kids in other various jobs still never could have prepared me for this!! We love Michael Angelos food because its amazing and easy! I would rather spend my time painting or running or collecting bugs with my kids rather than cooking! Thanks!

  • whitneybutler

    I am a busy mom, as is every other mom. I work full time and attend school full time at night four days a week. I have an 18 month old crazy wild son in addition to a husband and household to maintain. It is crazy most of the time, but I am thankful that people like you take a little time out of your day to help make my life a little easier. Thank you!

  • littlemama8

    I am the busiest mom ever. I glanced at this earlier but didn't have time to reply. I hope I'm not too late. I have two in diapers, still in school, work part time, and my kids don't have to go to daycare! Yay

  • ecazola

    Would love to have a meal a week for my family! :0) Life is not always easy, but God always provides! Three boys& a busy husband would love to have a hot meal & I would love for it to be easy! Love the website~thanks for all you do to help us make the most of our $ in this crazy world!

  • karen_0400

    PLEASE give me a chance to win! This would make my children's year! Every single night they tell me they want NOODLES for dinner. It would make my life easier, too!
    Thanks for a chance to win!

  • aprilconatser

    I am one of the busiest moms. I am married with 2 children. I work full time. Both of my children play 2-3 sports each. My husband and I teach childrens church at our local church. We have something that pertains to the kids or church every night of the week. It gets really hard not to conform to a world of quick unhealthy meals. Free meals for a year would be great.

  • Lindsay

    I am busy like every mom out there! I have 4 kids ages 5, 4, 3, and 11 months and another due in August. We are in the middle of moving along with many other life changes right now and this would be great to win!

  • brandyreynolds

    After working full time and finding time to go to the gym during the week it is hard to plan a meal and cook it after work. Some times it is just easier to have something ready to heat and that taste good. So I would love to win.

  • melaniefuller

    Wow, this would be absolutely a life-saver right now in our house! I have a busy husband, 4 super busy sons, and I am dealing with some health issues at the time. Thanks for the chance to enter!

  • lisa harrell

    Busiest Mom Summary:
    -mom
    -wife
    -teacher
    -volunteer
    -coupon workshop provider
    Need I say more?! :)

  • Kelly d

    Our household is always crazy, especially at this time of the year as school is coming to a close and you have all those extra special activities the schools always have. I have 4 children in 3 different schools and run an in home daycare with 5 children ages 6 months through 6 years. I always loved children and wanted 12 of my own, but in this economy that would really be crazy! So I just borrow some:-) There is a bowling league on mondays for the youngest, tuesdays at 5 is baseball for the second youngest then at 630 is soccer for the oldest boy, and so on and so on … and somewhere in between all that there has to be time for couponing and shopping. I dread the day my kids are all grown up and the craziness is gone and things are so quite you don't know what to do with yourself.

  • Monica Wardwell

    Busiest mom
    Coupon surfer
    Coupon shopper
    mom x2
    aunt X3
    animal care taker x10
    wife
    daughter
    taxie for all the kids friends

  • kgberry

    Typical of a busy mom, I have just finally sat down for the evening so here I enter the contest 1 hour late. We have a 19 month old and a 3 year old. Both are runners/ climbers and I am still afraid to go to the playground by myself. I have a hard time finding time to (safely) fix dinner. As I was trying tonight, I caught my 3 year old standing up on the swing she had drug to the deck railing because she wanted to climb on the railing. My son was right beind her trying to climb in the swing. All I was making was frozen burgers and tater tots.

  • Stephanie P.

    I have 6 kids and 4 are playing baseball. Each one has 2 games a week so we have games everynight! It's insane and of course it right during dinner time! One more week……..

  • Rachel

    Well, I have my own little bundle of energy, an 18 mo old little boy. Then on top of it, I'm the “unofficial” day care for the family/church friends. So I usually have one or two other kiddos as well, typically girls 18-21 mo old. Last week I had a 6 year old with me before and after school (5am to 4:30pm) and today I had 3/5year old boys.
    We are a single car family, so I also shuttle my husband to/from work and school each day. And since I'm the stay at home mom, I keep house as best I can in a household of 7.
    I am taking online classes at the community college, and teach a Sunday School class with my husband. We are currently in the process of buying our first home, so I've been running around getting paperwork together and packing with the help of my toddler–not as much help as you might think :)
    Oh, and I fill in at an office whenever their regular person is on vacation. The 4 hours I worked outside the home last week, I counted as a mini-vacation :) It's crazy sometimes, and I do my grocery shopping between 10pm and midnight, and laundry at 1am, but I'm lovin it!

  • faith thompson

    would love to win!

  • Sara

    I'm not as busy as I used to be when my children were small, but it feels like I am because I have less energy :-)

  • Amy

    I'm so busy couponing that an easy meal on Monday night is just what the doctor ordered!

  • maggiesmommy

    I am a pediatric resident who works 70-80 hours a week caring for sick kids, I also have two little kids. If you've ever known a resident, we are on VERY limited incomes and are always exhausted. However, I jump at the chance to save with my coupons–more to save for fun things with my family!!

  • savviestsaver

    I have a pretty busy schedule all the time! Not only am I an event planner, but I also take care of my 2 precious special needs sons. Our oldest is 2 and was born very prematurely, with a lot of complications, including a genetic condition. His little brother just turned one, and also has the same genetic condition. In addition to the normal work that goes into having a toddler and an infant, they boys also receive different kinds of therapy several hours a week. On weekends, we volunteer with the youth group at our church– needless to say, we can use a little help making our lives easier!

  • cstark

    Busy helping with my grandkids and helping my older friends.

  • staceyhamrick

    My husband works 8-4 and I work 4:30-12:30, so that we don't have to put our 3 boys in daycare, he runs the kids around at night to all of their various activities, and I run them around to all of their doctors appts. during the day, it works out well but on my nights off it would be nice just to throw something in the oven and not have to think to hard about it, we both work in restaurants so going out to eat is out of the question, you wouldn't want to go out either if you spent 7 nights a week in a restaurant

  • cynthiahodge

    MY FAMILY LOVES THESE MEALS .

  • cristen

    My husband got laid off a year and a half ago…we live in AZ..the only job he could find was in california. So…for the past year we have been living in 2 different states. He commutes home for the weekends only which leaves me and my 2 young kids along during the week. Definately creates a busy schedule with everything on your shoulders.

  • AC

    My daughter wants to play all day long but I need to get my work done!

  • Valerie

    I am a super busy mom too! I homeschool my two beautiful children which are both involved in homeschool co-ops. I am an art teacher in the co-op. For extra income, I sell Avon products, teach piano lessons and of course coupon, coupon, coupon!!! My husband and I also pastor a church which is another list of 'do's”. The 52 meals would be a wonderful blessing.

  • Candis Warren

    I am the busiest mom because I work part time, have 3 kids that are involved in almost every sport there is basketball, football, soccer, baseball, dance, and tumbling. I am very involved in church activities. My husband is a police officer so he has a crazy schedule. I am also being a substitute mom for my 3 younger siblings because my Mom has made some not so good choices. I love every bit of it though and wouldn't change a thing!

  • Amy Lacey

    I'm the busiest mom because I try and give to so many people. I have three beautiful children, I volunteer at church, school, and I teach piano and voice lessons. I love my life but it is intense sometimes. I would love Italian food for a year!

  • sherimoccabee

    I'm a busy mom. My husband is gone most of the time as an over-the-road truck driver and I have two ambious boys (8 and 10 years old) who keep me very busy. I deal with guitar lessons, soccer games and practices and many school functions. I try to cook home cooked meals as much as possible, but when I can't, we love Michael Angelos meals. They are as close to home made as you can get!

  • shannagalbreath

    I am the busiest mon because I have a 17 month lovely daughter, and a 16 year old handsome son. I have a fulltime job in management that requires me to work 14 hour days on the evening shift. I also sell Avon. I realy love cooking for my family but have found it to be very difficult because of my crazy work schedule. I would really love to win a years worth of Italian meals.

  • jones360

    I'm not necessarily THE busiest mom – we all have so much going on! And, I definitely feel it is all relative. What keeps me hopping are my three children, my real estate career, the website I run selling personalized children's CDs, and the fact that my husband works ridiculous hours at his job. I love that we've been able to keep things in perspective, and have recently been able to enjoy things like helping out our neighbors with caring for their baby while their toddler has been in the hospital. It is such a blessing to be able to help them out. Speaking of, if anyone would like to, please pray for a little boy, Landon, who is having his 4th major heart surgery on Monday, May 10. This little boy needs all the prayers he can get. As do his parents. Thank you!

  • Tracy

    I homeschool 3 BOYS. I also have a 2 year old. I also babysit my niece (age3) and nephew (age3) 1-2 days a week.

  • Leone

    I'm not sure that I am the busiest MoM but I'm pretty sure that I'm as busy as most others. At age 52 I have 11 children, my last two are 4 and 6 year old boys. With so many children and schedules to keep and we try to eat natural so we grow a garden and have chickens and beehives (all in the city) and we eat homemade as much as possible. A frozen meal once in a while, that is also made with natural ingredients, would be welcome. My husband works long hours to support our wonderful family. I may be busy but I am also very blessed.

  • Tiffany Lynch

    Stay at home mommy to a 11 month old son
    Full time college student- working on my Master's in Reading & Math
    Work as a 911 dispatcher around my husband's work schedule (almost every other weekend)
    taking care of our son, full college load, working part time, and all of the daily household mommy chores keep me very busy

  • patriciaanderson

    I work fulltime at a nearby hospital, am a part-time college student working towards my RN,BSN / Pre-Law degree. My Husband is also a fulltime college student, and we have four beautiful children,14,12,10,6 and trying to adopt two more. My hus. & I enjoy children and enjoy saving money. We run all the time to schedules, activities, ballgames, etc. My husband will go one way and I another way due to some of the children's schedule conflict, but we always seem to have a positive attitude. We may not be the busiest, however this household stays running and we are truely blessed…

  • carrielcarter

    I am a full time, mom, nurse, and wife. I work night shift for a home health company. I also have a cleaning job on the side for extra income. I am blessed with all I have but, sometimes feel as though I dont have time to breathe let alone worry about what to fix for dinner everynight. I am just exhausted. After running my children to after school practices, helping prepare them for school the following day and trying to do the laundry I am drained, not to mention I need sleep. Sometimes to be honest I am so tired I dont even fix dinner, I feel so guilty but I am just so sleepy and worn out that a sandwich is all that gets accomplished. It would be so nice to have easy quick meals provided for my family and it would take a big load off of this busy mom.

  • jessicalechuga

    I may not be the very busiest mom, but I sure am busy. I have a beautiful 4 month old baby boy. I work as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse and my husband is also a Cardiac nurse. We both work long hours opposite each other so one of us is always at home with our son. We have been very busy working on a house that seems to never be complete. We are in the middle of a very long project that my husband and I have been working in every down minute by ourselves. Healthy easy to prepare meals would be great and give us more family time.

  • Christyandherboys

    I would like to put myself up there with the busiest of moms!
    I work outside the home for 4 days as a dental hygienist seeing about 100 pts a week in a pediatric office. Then I come home to 3 precious boys and a precious husband. The normal laundry, house cleaning is nothing. We homeschool our boys and they are all involved in sports. It just seems to never end. But I love it that way!
    But frozen meals would help tremendously! Thanks for the offer!

  • http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/GI4M4BTIVZNFUK7OH5YVDQQKHY Michele

    I am the busiest mom because I run a local moms club, homeschool, and take my child to way too many classes!

  • Melissa M.

    I am a busy Mom of a 14 yr old, keeps me busy running his taxi service…which I don't mind. Not only do I run a taxi, also take charge of the housework and what comes with it. Animal tamer …in charge of feeding time and cleaning litter boxes and dog walker. I must have a welcome mat for all stray animals in the neighborhood…I have become their personal resturant of choice.Avid coupon clipper & saver… I work part-time,Fri-Mon these days I don't have much time to make a meal.This is when a frozen meal would come in handy.

  • mattiehyde

    Day 2, trying again. Hope I win.

  • Jessica

    mama of 4

  • michellescott

    Hi~
    I am the mother of four children. A 17, 16, 5, and 2 year old. I work a full time job and also a part time job. Having a nice, warm family meal every week would be awesome.
    Thanks!

  • joshuabuckingham

    Hello,
    The reason that comes to mind about why I should win todays reward would be for a couple of reasons. We are adopting a sibling group of 4 children and they will finally be placed in our home this June after almost 2.5 years of steady faith. We will have 2 boys(6 and 4 years) and 2 girls(5 and 2 years) that all equally share a large appetite . I am becoming a instant stay home dad that will share a bright new adventure with these little ones! This will greatly help with our planning of meals and my first time coupon hunting for these many mouths to feed. Every-time we share our meal at the table with the children, we can always remember that we were blessed, that coupon shopping with Southern Savers will never be the same. We know that many families could equally take part in requesting such a gift but the joy in asking is in itself a blessing.Thank you for taking the time to read this note.
    Joshua

  • Jessy

    I have 2 kids and I work full time. I cook all the meals too. Very rarely we go out to eat. With cooking, cleaning, laundry and taking kids to sports activities plus grocery shopping make me very busy. Even though my husband helps out with kids I have the most chores

  • amytribble

    Gee, the mom that won yesterday WAS very busy..I couldn't even imagine….My life is busy too, even though we have 2 boys (8 and 11) I have to take them to school, go to work ( I am an x-ray technologist at a very busy doctor's office 300+ patients a day!) I work side by side with an Orthopedic surgeon and we don't leave until 6:00 some nights…I have to figure out how to pick them up every day because my husband is a traveling nurse…we play tag alot with the kids on who is going to get them and where ..my children also have baseball games 2 times a week usually traveling back and forth between 2 cities for these, practice on Saturday morning..Drum lessons on Thursday..Wednesday after school porgram at my church, Dave Ramsey seminar on Tuesday nights!!! We are a very busy family in our book and we are in the process of waiting on adopting a little girl….Winning this prize would help us alot with our planning of meals…Me and my husband are a great team..we will be married 15 years on July 1st! I guess that is why it all works!

  • denisetaylor3232

    I'm a mom of 4 girls 6, 5, 3 and 20 months. Things have always been tight but now things are crazy. I've tried to cut out as many things as possible but still thats not enough. I am starting to take kids into our house full time; we need the money and I'm a team player. I feel bad for my girls that now our time together has to be shared. If anything it teaches my girls that money doesn't grow on trees and that no matter how busy life gets I will always have love for my girls. Good luck to everyone…every family needs a break!
    Thank you,
    Denise

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1617173894 Kim Ashmore Johnson

    I am the busiest mom because I am the mother of 7 kids all 6 and under and my husband 's job keeps him gone most of the time. He is gone for 2 days and home for less than 24 hrs and gone again for 2 days. This leaves ALL household responsibilities on my shoulders. We do not live near any family and have only lived here for 3 months, so I do not even know anyone well enough to ask them to help. Try standing in line at the Tag Office,having teacher conferences, grocery shopping or most anything else with 7 kids in tow!These meals would make one thing in life easier!

  • camper3

    I am a busy Mom because I help my husband run his Handyman business and run our campground. I also homeschool our son. Spring is a really busy time planting and making sure the campground is beautiful so our visitors can enjoy it. Keeping the house and cooking really add to the job, along with all the bookkeeping. I could sure use a little help with the meals sometimes.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1617173894 Kim Ashmore Johnson

    I would like to write on behalf on a young man that just became a widowed dad of 4. The youngest is a 27 week preemie in NICU. His name is Jon and he is going to be the busiest dad! His young wife died yeaterday after many complications of cancer. On top of everything else he has going through, having these meals would surely be a blessing for him. With 4 kids 4yrs and under, a full time job and no family close by, he can use all the help he can get! even if he doesn't win, he can certainly use our prayers!

    • slovekamp

      I am very excited about this. I started reading today's entry and came across yours. Once I read it, I decided not to put in my entry today in hopes that your friend will win. I can not think of another situation that would be better deserving. Thanks for sharing.

  • michelleseigler

    I am a busy mom of two girls. I have to get my oldest off to school each morning, which includes breakfast, getting her dressed and of course fun hairstyles! Then I have to get my youngest up and ready so I can get her to the babysitter because I also am going to school. After school I make rounds to pick the girls up from the babysitter and head home to get them feed lunch then we are back out for dance classes for both girls. Then some nights I am headed back to school while the girls are with their grandparents or my husband if he is off! Then of course the homework and housework I have to squeeze in the middle of all that!

  • tonyabussey

    I work full time and then have baseball practice with the kids after work and then chores and all the running i have to do after work. It would be a big help when we finally get home at nite not to run around like my head is cut off.

  • Sue

    I have 3 children, my husband and his parents. My husband works more than full-time and I work part-time. My husband and I do not have the same days off work each week. We have a small business. My husband's parents take 20+ medications each day and have many medical issues. I run our house and my husband and I manage his parents house. I keep 5 calendars to stay on track. We also have a special needs cat.

  • Julie Thorderson

    I have 4 kids. (8, 6, 2, and 2 months) Need I say more. Us moms are always busy. I don't think you will find one that doesn't stay busy! Good luck picking one!

  • martha74

    I have only one kid 5 years old, very active and I'm always busy taking him to soccer and Hockey practices and games, Swimming classes, plus the housework. Thanks
    msurtado@gmail.com

  • Jodi

    I think all Mom's are busy. Does not matter if you have one kid or five. My kids are all playing baseball/softball right now. There is not one evening we are not at the field. So these meals woud make this Mom very happy.

  • Jan Bowling

    I am a busy mother of 3 daughters and am a 911 Dispatcher with a hectic job! (Which I love:) Getting these meals each week would be wonderful because there are some days I get home and literally cannot do anything but just go to bed. We work 12 hour shifts and it can be very draining some days. No matter what, I will try this product because it looks delish!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1555017991 Kay Rixie McGhee

    I have three bottomless pits, a husband, oh and me, lol, I don't expect to win, haha, I never win anything, but thought it wouldn't hurt to try. ;-)

  • Jessica E

    I am having a baby this week–no later than Friday and have 2 other busy boys at home. I know all moms are busy. It's the busiest and hardest job in the world, but having a dinner a week would really help me out.

  • April White

    Hello my Mom deserves this because she is teh busiest Mom ever.She is always working at least one job sometimes up tp three.Then she raised both of us and now she is raising her 16 month old grandson.She is 50 years old and has been married to the same man for 31 years and he expects a meal on the table every night.She is so tired by dinner time.Please bless her with this.

  • Kim Q.

    Aren't we all blessed to be busy moms! I love it! My home is bursting with busyness that includes 4 children from 2nd grade up to 11th grade. My cup overflows with thankfulness that the Lord gives me strength everyday to rise to the challenge.
    It would be wonderful to serve this lasagna, its the one meal we ALL actually like!

  • Wubb

    I am a stay at home mom of 3 little girls (4yr, 2yr, and 5mth). They alone keep me busy throughout the day but I also have my own bookkeeping business. My husband is a teacher and also coaches two seasons of soccer so I am cooking by myself every night while watching the 3 little ones. Would be nice to have an easy meal one night a week!

  • Janice

    I'm busy because I run my own home business and volunteer at my son's Kindergarten class at least once a week. Some weeks I do a lot of running around and need a quick meal!

  • katiegiras

    I am not busier than any other mother of 4 whith 3 at school and a baby who just learned how to crawl. Just trying to function like everyone else. I consider it a happy day when I get a shower (and an even better day if I get to wash my hair at the same time ). I am my daughters girl scout leader, I have boys in cub scouts and judo. We are active in our church and I am the activities leader (with 4 activities a month )for the women's group in our church. Busy? I don't have time to be busy! PICK ME! I love those meals!

  • dianatresco

    Working 60 hours a week and being a loving Babysitting grandma on the weekend does not leave much time for shopping and cooking. I would so love to enjoy one easy meal a week from Michael Angelo;s. Yummy!

  • joshuabuckingham

    Hello,
    The reason that comes to mind about why I should win todays reward would be for a couple of reasons. We are adopting a sibling group of 4 children and they will finally be placed in our home this June after almost 2.5 years of steady faith. We will have 2 boys(6 and 4 years) and 2 girls(5 and 2 years) that all equally share a large appetite . I am becoming a instant stay home dad that will share a bright new adventure with these little ones! This will greatly help with our planning of meals and my first time coupon hunting for these many mouths to feed. Every-time we share our meal at the table with the children, we can always remember that we were blessed, that coupon shopping with Southern Savers will never be the same. We know that many families could equally take part in requesting such a gift but the joy in asking is in itself a blessing.Thank you for taking the time to read this note.
    Joshua

  • joshuabuckingham

    Hello,
    The reason that comes to mind about why I should win todays reward would be for a couple of reasons. We are adopting a sibling group of 4 children and they will finally be placed in our home this June after almost 2.5 years of steady faith. We will have 2 boys(6 and 4 years) and 2 girls(5 and 2 years) that all equally share a large appetite . I am becoming a instant stay home dad that will share a bright new adventure with these little ones! This will greatly help with our planning of meals and my first time coupon hunting for these many mouths to feed. Every-time we share our meal at the table with the children, we can always remember that we were blessed, that coupon shopping with Southern Savers will never be the same. We know that many families could equally take part in requesting such a gift but the joy in asking is in itself a blessing.Thank you for taking the time to read this note.
    Joshua