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So, I was thinking the other night about running to the store to get something for dinner. I thought I'll pick up something quick and easy. Then, I thought, why don't I just go get everything in one trip on Sundays?
I've got to get better at planning meals. I just do. Sometimes it's hard. I've always been one that something may sound good one minute and not as good the next. I often feel like I need options. Though we try to eat some fresh foods daily, it's not as easy to keep them around for when you are actually wanting the.
I'm also pretty bad about thinking, oh, I'll wait until Friday night to cook that. Like Friday night is really much different for us! We will enjoy a meal on Friday night just as much as we will on a Tuesday night! I guess for some reason I think if I cook something yummy it's going to take longer and doing it on a Friday night might be better, ya know in case it takes me hours into the night. At least I can sleep in Saturday, right? haha.
Then I got to thinking, I need to prepare things that taste delicious without taking me forever to make! I think after being on my feet at work some during the day, the thought of just standing for an hour to prepare a meal seems draining.
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They were quick and easy to make and delicious as though I spent a much longer time preparing the meal.
I guess the amount that two people eat can vary, but Brent and I paired our meals with a bread & salad. Those three combined made the meal feel pretty gourmet and filled us up! I especially liked the flavor in the grilled chicken and asiago tortelloni. The mushrooms snuck up on me when I emptied the bag into the skillet. Those weren't mentioned on the front of the bag, so I swiftly forked the chunks of them out!
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 395 Newer› Newest»To turn an ordinary night into something special, we pick up a Redbox and have a quiet date night at home.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
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To make any ordinary night become extraordinary, I love to prepare a fancy dessert. With the convenience of Stouffer's Sautes for Two, I'll have more time to prepare desserts and still have time to spend with my loved ones! How cool is that? :)
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Amy
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Me and hubs always eat dessert together when the kids go to bed and share
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
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my husband and i will watch a movie after the kids go to bed
That's too funny, S handed all the mushrooms to be, but it took him a while to discover they were in there. Crazy since he claims he can taste a mushroom from a mile away!
Doing something that's ordinarily a weekend thing is how we make a weeknight special. Like a run to Home Depot. I know, really special, huh?
To make an ordinary night special, we love to cook dinner at home and watch a movie with some red wine!
To make an ordinary night special we get take out & a redbox movie which means I spend less time in the kitchen & more time with my loves.
To make an ordinary night special, we like to watch a good movie with wine and chocolate.
joella-s@kc.rr.com
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I like to set the table with placemats, cloth napkins, and candles to make any ordinary night extraordinary. LPoser1 [at] gmail [dot] com
Hi, I turn a regular night extraordinary by setting the table with our nicer dishes, lighting candles, and maybe making a special dessert.
maddiemb {at} comcast (dot) net
I like to add some music.
MCantu1019@aol.com
We love to watch a good family movie and pop lots of popcorn !
Shellybellyfoster@gmail.com
We love Redbox . We wait til the kids are in bed then we watch it togeter. And you gotta have ice cream :))
To make an extra night ordinary we make a fancy salad, think goat cheese, walnuts and craisins. It's delicious and feels just a little bit fancy.
saraechasegmail.com
To make an ordinary night extraordinary we usually don't even have to try...the kids end up doing something crazy and there you have it! :)
gomez6281(at)gmail(dot)com
To make an ordinary night something special, sometimes we will order a movie on demand and relax after dinner. Or I will make one of my husband's favorite comfort foods as a surprise.
To make any ordinary night special we (usually stay at home to save $$) but we decide to dress up. I will wear something fancy, curl my hair, do my make-up nice, and hubby and I will cook dinner together and enjoy our dinner on our fancy dishes with candles and music. If its nice outside, we will eat on our patio. My favorite date right there!
kaylapeacock1@gmail.com
I work crazy hours this time of year so anytime I can be home in the evening it's a special evening. Now that the weather is warming up we do a lot of grilling and playing outside.
what a great giveaway! thank you for hosting and congratulations on your recent wonderful news!
I also tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/kw4lsu/status/49159508425064448
and I forgot to answer the main question- duh! I like to make things special by sharing them with a friend and trying a new recipe! I especially love when I can find a new recipe with fresh ingredients and healthy veggies- since I think we all need more good veggie recipes!
Email: theeclectictraditionalist [at] gmail [dot] com
To make an ordinary night extraordinary my husband and I will get a special dessert and eat it after the baby goes to bed!
We indulge in sweets to make a random night feel a little special!
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tahnie (at)gmail(dot)com
To make an ordinary night extraordinary we prepare dinner together then eat outside on the back deck with pinot noir and some citronella candles burning and the two dogs sitting at our feet!
To make an ordinary night special we put the kids to bed early!! :)
oops forgot my email.. christiedawn at gmail dot com
I blogged about it...
http://jeremyandheidikendle.blogspot.com/2011/03/stouffers-meals-for-two.html
heidikendle@yahoo.com
That food looked good. I think I will get some of that soon! All I need is a picture for power of suggestion for me. :-)
Put the kids to bed early and share a Stofers with my hubby.
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
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I buy some fresh flowers, put them in a pretty vase, cook my husband and our boy a comfy meal and all eat together at the table. Follow up with hot tea and dessert! Yes, please ;)
Kristina M.
krisl1015@gmail.com
http://www.etsy.com/people/NuandBoo
Dessert. dessert can make any night extraordinary...even if it's just a box of oreos!
jilljchildre@hotmail.com
We make dinner special by turning off the TV, computers and cell phones and talking about our day.
s2s2 at comcast dot net
http://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/49294186960269312
s2s2 at comcast dot net
ordinary night become extraordinary with a good dessert
tieleedee36@yahoo.com
Head out for a walk around the neighborhood (or through nearby parks) after dinner. Hand-holding while strolling is the best.
(kladish(at)gmail(dot)com.)
Cook supper for my hubby and just hang out together. We just love being together!
corrieanneb@juno.com
To turn an ordinary night into something special, my husband and I love to get a yummy pizza and uncork some good wine!!
Can't wait to try the STOUFFER'S® Sautés for Two. They look yummy.
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Movies and desserts! :)
Lenorariedel at yahoo dot com
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Making dinner and eating at the table with the tv off makes an extraordinary night for my boy and I :)
Since my husband and I are currently geographically separated, we make any night we are together fun! usually includes a homecooked meal that we both make together and a nice bottle of wine and good conversation!
mermont84@yahoo.com
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mermont84@yahoo.com
To make an ordinary night extraordinary, we typically have a big Italian dinner and watch a movie on the couch. Perfection :o)
To make an evening special, we love to grill and enjoy some wine. We take our time making the food and usually enjoy an appitizer. It's a great way to relax and talk.
lower the lights, and use candles and the good dishes :)
To make an ordinary night into something special we usually rent a movie and my husband and I plan a new meal that we would love to try and cook it together.
rdunnaway@gmail.com
I didn't mean to delete my comment...sorry.
To make an ordinary night into an extraordinary is we will get the kids to help us cook dinner together then have a movie night with the works...popcorn and candy.
amyburch22@gmail.com
To mix up the night, we make nachos as a late night snack and put in a movie :)
lindsay.romanick@und.edu
We make an ordinary night special, my boy and I love to turn off the tv, computer, and phones and cook something fabulous at home.
Tweeted! twitter.com/colie025
Watch a movie :)
htr9@case.edu
To make any ordinary night become extraordinary we grill out, light candles, eat on the patio, and listen to music!
i bring out my best dishes and we enjoy a movie at home
debbiebellows[at]gmail[dot]com
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I like to turn a regular night into a special night by surprising my family with a new DVD every once in a while.
Thanks!
Samantha
Jamesmadison1974@gmail.com
I like to set the table with our "real" napkins & fresh flowers. It is an easy way for us to turn an ordinary night into something special.
Adding flowers from our garden makes it more special to dine at home!
thanks!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
to make an ordinary night a special one, we like to actually eat at the dining room table, set with linens and dine by candelight w/ some frank sinatra playing in the background followed by a lovely dessert!
ctcupcake8@yahoo.com
turn off all the electronics and light candles! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/DesMoinesDealin/status/49872831445614592 scg00387 at yahoo dot com
I have two boys, and sometimes, I let them help me plan.....decorate the table, set the table, and sometimes they even "serve us"...very fun!
I have two boys, and sometimes, I let them help me plan.....decorate the table, set the table, and sometimes they even "serve us"...very fun!
Dinner cooked on the grill for just the two of us makes ordinary nights more extraordinary here.
chainmail (at) iwon(dot) com
I tweeted
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I make my son eat at the table with me.
We rarely have dessert during the week so to make things special we will occasionally pick up a slice of cheesecake on the way home from work and split it after dinner. Yum!
Jaime2th@gmail.com
To make an ordinary night special I use cloth napkins and play some music instead of the TV.
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
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adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
It makes it special to eat on nice dishes and have dessert
bingomamanorma(at)gmail(dot)com
My husband and I make an ordinary night into something special by cooking dinner together
It's amazing how a little bit of soft music in the background can create a different atmosphere.
kim(at)kimberlychance(dot)com
Both of us are a bit of heath freaks, especially when it comes to food, so we spend quality time by cooking together. Our work hours are often long and unpredictable, but we still make it a point to cook together, especially on weekends, when we often prepare our meals for the week.
to make an ordinary night extraordinary all i need to do is light candles... dinner by candlelight is special.
sherricrawford70/at/yahoo/dot/com
Any ordinary night becomes extraordinary when we get to spend time together. My husband and I work opposite shifts so I only see him a couple of days a week. I really look forward to Thursday and Friday nights because he's off!
Since I don't like to cook, nights when I take a minute and fix something fancy feel awfully special!
To make an ordinary night extraordinary we'll use our fondue set and eat on the floor picnic style in front of the fire. It's a lot of fun and very romantic!
spedersen522 at gmail dot com
We like to make an ordinary night extraordinary by snuggling up in bed with a hot, hearty meal. Lighted candles on the dresser and a bed picnic are always wonderful
I tweeted
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I pick up our favorite dessert on the way home! YUM!
mandymonson1@gmail.com
My husband and I sometimes save our dinner for after our little boy is in bed for the night. Then, we take the monitor outside and dine al fresco. Even a simple meal seems luxurious when it's relaxed and enjoyed together with no rush!
We will go out for a last minute glass of wine (ok, we USED to do this, lol) or we'll watch a movie or take a walk. That always makes the night feel more special.
lessonsinlifeandlight1 at gmail dot com.
To make an ordinary night special, we'll turn off the tv, light a few candles and eat dessert after dinner! :)
i try and set the table like adults! :) and have our family eat together!
lindsey.hammer at hotmail.com
There's never enough time to make a dessert, so whenever I do make one after dinner, it makes it extraordinary :)
Mary
mhj1990@yahoo.com
to make an ordinary night extraordinary, My boyfriend and I pick up some food and watch a movie. Nothing beats a carpet picnic!!
Ro
littlemissfattypants at yahoo dot com
We have a picnic at the pasture! Hotdogs and s'mores can make an ordinary Tuesday so much fun! Gotta way for the burn ban to lift before we do it again. Can't burn up all the cows' grass now can we?!
csnaknewton@yahoo.com
My husband and I grab either an ice cream or coffee drink, and watch TV together. It is nice just to be together.
aaroncalla@gmail.com
Not falling asleep on the couch before 9pm makes for an exciting evening at our house! :)
Date night in - take out, movies, jammies, together on the couch (along with some dogs!)
If I feel like making it extra special night I will make a new desert that I know he will love, then after dinner we might order a movie and just relax and for us that is special,
thanks for the great giveaway
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In the summertime, we watch a movie from a laptop in our hammock - that quickly makes for much more than an ordinary night for us!
I like to make a mexican dish (our favorite type of food) and blend up some margaritas in the blender! :) Then we typically catch up on the DVR or watch a Netflix movie. It's the little things in life... ;)
aunaire at yahoo dot com
We put the kids to bed alittle early and eat a late dinner together, just us :)
I love those meals! add a glass of wine and it's always special! haha
I work a lot of late nights, so when i get the chance to cook a full meal for my boys (husband and son) that is special...and sometimes I'll throw in a special dessert to top it all off!
griffin.aileen at yahoo dot com
A good movie and some desserts make any ordinary night become extraordinary.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/50785660096872448
Tweeted-http://twitter.com/#!/AFreund2
afreund2@yahoo.com
A good movie and good meal is a pretty perfect night!
Afreund2@yahoo.com
My older kids are living with us temporarily (ages 30 and 24) and let me tell you, they are worse for romance than little ones cause they stay up and are not as easily entertained by a stupid dvd. So I tell them to beat it, light candles and open a bottle of our favorite wine.
lindacarol6 at gmail dot com
To make an ordinary night into extrordinary would be a special dessert; early bed time for the little one; and a good movie with the love!! Doesn't get to happen to often, but great when it does:)
Soft music in the background, candlight, a fine wine and a special dessert.
light a candle, A good bottle of wine, music, just relax.
merleandtina@Yahoo.com
http://twitter.com/#!/HappyTina0115/status/50989351085150208
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To make an ordinary night turn into a special night we watch a netflix movie and enjoy a glass of wine together.
kelly@lifeasamilitarywife.com
Any night is extraordinary when I don't have to cook so I'm anxious to try these meals.
jvmwordsmith@comcast.net
I make a special yummy desert, just for me and the hubby to share once the kids are in bed :)
Hope I win!
Pengal28@gmail.com
candles and flowers on the table
Ziggywag at yahoo dot com
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Ziggywag at yahoo dot com
Watch a movie together and maybe have some wine!
margauxphillips at gmail dot com
Candles and flowers always dress up an evening dinner!
oh yum!!! i must try these!!
An ordinary to extraordinary night is one of family fun! Homemade individual pizzas (meal and desert), popcorn and a movie all on the couch. Aww- Simple things! Aslo, dressing up for tea parties (we have a 3 year old daughter), with tea party like foods, princess/prince dress up. Going for a walk together. All kinds of simple fun!
rose(dot)jennylee(at)yahoo(dot)com
We make it a special night by cooking in, having a dessert and not worrying about chores.
firstrosegrrl@yahoo.com
To make an ordinary night special we order out and eat by the fireplace.
LWons@HotMail.com
Ordinary - extraordinary... just sitting in our house with a Toy Story movie, some sushi, some red velvet cupcakes and my husband & baby boy by my side.
libbywilson21@mac.com
I like to set our table with our good table linens and napkins and make a wonderful desert.
Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
we actually sit at the table, light candles and have a nice dessert too
http://twitter.com//bobisyellow/status/51363876620611584cg
Some conversation and a bottle of wine is special to me
whit1966@gmailcom
WELL GETTING US ALL TOGETHER TO EAT AT THE TABLE IS EXTRAORDINARY FOR US, SO THAT WOULD BE NICE TO DO SOMETIME! kytah00@yahoo.com
2ND ENTRY TWEET @ http://twitter.com/#!/kytah00/status/51383297279918080 kytah00@yahoo.com
make a late night picnic mrs.mommyyatgmail
To make a regular night more special and romantic we turn off the tv, don't answer the phone and just relax and enjoy the meal.
eat after the kids go to bed without interruption - a treat for sure!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
like to light candles to make any ordinary night become extraordinary
I light a few candles and turn off the phones and TV.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
I like to make arrangements for the kids to sleep at a relatives ;).
We cook dinner together and talk about our days.
ohkeeka at gmail dot com
We like to watch a movie together in bed after the kids go to bed.
I make sure that the tv does not go on. I set the table with a nice table scape and then make sure it is an evening of a menu that we both like.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
I try to make every night fun and special! But if I want it to stand out, I usually make some kind of dessert or add a bottle of wine with dinner!
krtrumpet [at] aol [dot] com
to make an ordinary night special we drop the kids off at their grandparents house so that we can actually have some adult conversation!
We love to go outside, sit on the porch swing with our coffee, talk about our day. Nothing more special than being alone and having some quality us time
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/eyzofblu63/status/51693161361309696
http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/51724303363878912
http://tnshadylady.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-great-blogher-giveaway.html
To turn a oridnary night into something special we put the kids to bed early and make homemade hot fudge and have us a night quite movie and hot fudge sundaes.
megankayden@yahoo.com
Just add Champagne. msmith572@yahoo.com
Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/51737436992180224
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Blogged: http://insanityisforthelame.blogspot.com/2011/03/in-this-wonderful-life-reviews.html
msmith572@yahoo.com
makes for a great dinner
HORTON111@AOL.COM
WE ORDER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN FROM OUR LOCAL CHINESE CARRY OUT AND WATCH A MOVIE
I set a pretty table, light a candle and have a favorite dish or a special dessert.
I like to use my wine glasses for dinner to make the night more special.
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
tweet
http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/51780840182652928
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I love to cook. I make my evening special sometimes with candlelight and a fine wine. I'll set the table really pretty, use cloth napkins etc
rugerpuppies at hotmail dot com
We like to make a real dinner, with linen table cloth and flowers...candles and nice table ware. We also like to hold hands...little things every day make life more special.
We add candles and a bottle of wine!
gina.m.maddox AT gmail DOT com
tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/CrazyItalian0/status/51786676808318977
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To turn an ordinary night into something special we have a quiet date night at home - so much cheaper!
A nice glass (or two) of a really good wine makes a night special.
pbabcock2004(at)yahoo(dot)com
what you like to do to make any ordinary night become extraordinary!
I love to make my husband feel special by serving him dinner in bed because I love "dessert" Now that's extraordinary.
teechbiz at gmail dot com
to make an ordinary night extraordinary for my kids, I make pancakes and top them with cherry pie filling and whipped cream! They are in heaven!
maurine08(at)earthlink(dot)net
turn off good music
tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/mallen08/status/51808044480344064
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It's just me & the cats don't care. So actually plating the food as opposed to eating it from the pan or take-out container.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
bloggyig at gmail dot com
candles and relaxing music
tweet
http://twitter.com/buzz8/status/51861011761856512
Get some takeout and watch a movie together.
I prefer to grill a nice dinner for her to make it romantic.
hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com
tweet
http://twitter.com/mrcheapo/status/51953568768471040
hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com
A glass of good wine can kick things up to extraordinary.
Tweet:
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We like to plan little getaways. Even the little things like that make it extra special.
To have a something special
night I fix my husband favorite
dinner steak and potatoes. We rent
a movie and have some quiet time at home. Thanks Cathy Truman
kbtruman(at)aol(dot)com
To make a special night, I go rent a special movie and make a nice dinner.
humanecats at gmail dot com
lighting candles makes the night a little more special
karinaroselee at gmail dot com
Lighting candles makes the dinner feel more romantic.
teenytig@sbcglobal.net
Anything that involves chocolate can make and ordinary night extraordinary.
tzoerhof@hotmail.com
To turn an ordinary night to an extraordinary night.. me and my boyfriend like to cook together. We recently made breakfast burritos and they were amazing! Then we usually rent a movie or find something on Netflix to watch.
mbpurpura@crimson.ua.edu
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mbpurpura@crimson.ua.edu
To make an ordinary night a special one my family will prepare our meal, serve our meal, eat our meal and clean it up TOGETHER! We have such crazy schedules that the one or two nights that both mommy and daddy are home is very special!
Susan smschnitzler@gmail.com
To make an ordinary night special, my husband and I will go on a date out to dinner, Dessert is ALWAYS included.. and then we crawl into bed early. Our perfect and relaxing evening :)
hill.rachel@hotmail.com
Turn off the TV and phones and talk to each other.
bbentry [at] aol [dot] com
Now that we have a very active little one, we make our ordinary nights special by staying in and watching a movie or something after we put her to bed.
esther.schwander@gmail.com
Actually, a bottle of wine elevates the evening into something romantic pretty fast.
THANKS for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!
Scott Martin
spmartin122@gmail.com
We make our nights extrodinary by spending EXTRA time as a family :)
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To make an ordinary night "extraordinary" we.... Go get all our favorite snacking foods including sweets and put it all on our coffee table and just munch down while enjoying a movie and each others company!!
Beachbabe2603@aol.com
Thevanzantfamily.blogspot.com
I get my neighbors to watch the kids and let us eat in together.
We make Homemade Pizza's And Watch our favorite TV Shows!
baller19822002 at yahoo dot com
Thanks!
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To make a great date night, we have grilled steak, martini and on-demand. Heaven!
Like a lot of people we do a movie night at home
disintegratingstarr@hotmail.com
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