Wednesday, May 07, 2014

A Day in the Life of Suz Steece

As you know, there are many various stages of life. We have been through the fun dating life, young married years, small babies craziness, etc. Right now, we are currently living in the "fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants-running-100-mph" stage. With 6.5 year old quadruplets in Kindergarten and extra curricular activities, life can get crazy busy! But it is an absolute blast and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I thought it would be fun to take you through a typical day in the life of Suz Steece.


It's a mad dash to get everyone up, showered, fed, packed and out the door for school. A certain 4-legged furry buddy likes to come along for the ride!

 

 

 

 
 
 
Next up, I head to my wonderful job as a surgical nurse. I LOVE my profession. It is a physically demanding job and many times I am exhausted by the end of the day- but it is totally worth it.

 

 
 
 
I leave work to pick up the kiddos from school and we hit up the neighborhood park because it is an absolutely gorgeous day! 

 

 
 
 
We are a very active family and love spending time together outside.

 

 

 
 
 
We head home and start on homework. Every day the kids write out sentences using their spelling words, then they take turns reading to Mom. (2 books per child, times 4 kids~ it takes a good 30-40 minutes, folks!) 

 

 
 
 
Starting to get nervous that I haven't prepared anything for dinner, but then I remember that I have a Stouffer's Family Size Lasagna in the freezer! SCORE!!! Now, I can pop it in the oven for an hour and go play outside with the kiddos!
 
 
 
Andrew & Ethan were pretty excited too!

 

 
 
 
 
I don't know about you, but I'd much rather spend my time enjoying the beautiful weather with my babies than be locked inside, cooking for hours in the kitchen.

 

 
 
 
Never a dull moment...

 

 
 
 
 
A scrumptious, warm meal is ready when Dad gets home from a long day at work. (and I barely had to do anything!)  In case you were wondering, This is what it looks like to prepare dinner for 6 hungry humans. YUMMMMMMO!

 

 
 
 
 
With the weather as beautiful as it has been this spring, our family LOVES to enjoy meals outside on the patio. Great food, good company, what could be better? CHEERS!



The lasagna was a huge hit, y'all. If you haven't tried Stouffer's Family Size Lasagna, I highly recommend it! 

Since 1922, the Stouffer family has had a vision to provide high quality, home-style cooking with a "clean, fresh taste" and that is exactly what you will get when you try these 2 products.


Stouffer's Lasagna with Meat & Sauce Family Size
Serving Size: 5
Cooking Time: 34 Minutes (Microwave), 70 Minutes (Oven)

Stouffer's Lasagna is topped with fresh cheese and aged Parmesan that browns at 375 degrees. It is packed with quality ingredients like freshly made pasta laid by 
hand, real mozzerella, vine-ripened tomatoes and NO preservatives.



For all of you meat lovers out there, Stouffer's also has a brand new lasagna:


Meat Lovers Lasagna Family Size
Serving Size: 4.5
Cooking Time: 24 Minutes (Microwave), 65 Minutes (Oven)

The same lasagna people know and love with Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, and Pepperoni. Stouffer's tested 35 variations to get the perfect recipe. 

Try it out and let me know what you think! You can win a $100.00 Visa gift card!

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131 comments:

  1. I used to love the nights mom did not have time for more than a Stouffer's lasagna! Very cheesy! Yummo.

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  2. We're having stoffers lasagna for dinner tomorrow night!

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  3. This lasagna is a LIFE SAVER. I don't get home from work until after 6pm and my littles (3 &4) go to bed at 7:30... There is NO time to be slaving over dinner in our house!

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  4. We love Stouffers!

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  5. I see the serving size says 5...did it serve your family of 6 okay?Ma

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  6. This looks super good!
    vandenbossche3@hotmail.com

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  7. By making a Stouffers meal I get to spend more time with my children and feel less stress about doing so! In terms of products I would love to try the Stouffers - Party Size Five Cheese Lasagna and Cheesy Meatball Rigatoni

    mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com

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  9. Your life seems crazy wonderful! I also have 4 little ones so I know how chaotic things often become! We love Stouffer's five cheese lasgna since we don't eat much meat! Mmmm! It's our favorite!

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  10. I have twin toddlers so this is perfect for the hanging to both of my legs days!

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  11. Yum! Yay for a quick and easy dinner- and their lasagna is yummy!

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  12. I love that you posted this because we had my father in law over on Friday-and guess what we had-Stouffers Lasagna! I didn't have time cook after working all day on Friday, and this was perfect with some bread and a quick Caesar salad. Love it!

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  13. I love Stouffers frozen meals. They save me time so I could enjoy being with my family

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  14. I love Stouffers because it saves me time.

    elena150980@yahoo.com

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  15. https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/464181765813182464

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  16. The meat lover's lasagna sounds great!

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  17. tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/464182370224988161

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  18. Anonymous6:22 PM

    It's a small world. I saw your blog on Pinterest and decided to check it out. I am currently pregnant with quads. My husband and I just moved to Wichita Falls TX on military orders and the hospital there wasn't equipped to deal with us. I am now on bed rest at Harris Methodist in Fort Worth and Dr. Bannie Tabor is the one delivering our little ones. I recognized your picture because he brought the one from the hospital in here for my husband and I to see. I was so happy to see someone with quadruplets that looked so healthy! It gave us a little more peace of mind. I am 24 weeks and 4 days now and just taking it day by day. I just wanted to say thank you! Your picture gave us hope. :)

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  19. The Meat Lovers Lasagna is so good! Great with a salad & garlic bread! @lil_lady_dz

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  20. tweet- https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/464185499951697920

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  21. I have tried stouffers mac and cheese and would love to try their line of lasagnas!

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  22. I used to each that every single week in college. I'd cook it up on a Monday and eat it all week long. Yummy, quick, and a heck of a lot easier on my waistline than fast food. :)

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  23. Stouffer's has saved me precious time over the years. Time that I spent playing with my boys instead of slaving in the kitchen. We love the lasagna and also their mac n cheese!

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  24. tweeted
    https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/464239062904098816

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  25. my kind of dinner fun

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  26. we like the family size five cheese lasagna. so easy to fix.

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  27. my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/464452013690867713

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  28. The Meat Lovers Lasagna is so good! A real easy way to have a delicious meal.

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  29. We have tried the Stouffer's Lasagna with Meat & Sauce Family Size many times and we just love it. I can not make lasagna taste this good, and my family loves it!

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  30. https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/464478617162883072

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  31. I love having these on hand to take to new moms, too.

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  32. i grew up on stouffers I love the cheesey garlic lasagna!

    vanitizebaby@yahoo.com

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    https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/464550635367825408

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  34. I have used stoffers lasagna for dinner before. A favorite at my house and the leftovers are so good!!

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  35. Anonymous9:33 PM

    We LOVE Stouffer's lasagna and have it once a month at least. I love that it is so fast and easy and tastes great just add side salad and galic bread.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

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  36. I think the five cheese lasagna sounds tasty!

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. We have tried the Stouffer's Lasagna with Meat & Sauce Family Size many times and we just love it. It saves me so much time

    s2s2 at Comcast dot net

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  38. https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/465221119570870272

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  39. we had stouffer's family size lasagna last night. yum! it is my go-to meal on busy nights. however my boys are getting bigger now and get more so i think i am going to have to move up to the party size. (i love leftover lasgana!)
    reljsw at gmail dot com

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  40. Wow--your days are busy!!

    I just checked out the varieties of Stouffers lasagna. They all sound great, but I think my family would especially enjoy the Cheesy Garlic Lasagna with Meat Sauce.

    Thank you!
    sharonjo at gwtc dot net

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  41. Tweet: https://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/465606534118928384

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  42. I had tried Costco's lasagna & wasn't a big fan, although it wasn't terrible so I will have to try this!

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  43. I love that I can keep them in the freezer ready for busy night.

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  44. Anonymous4:46 AM

    Just might have to pick one up next time

    amyandfraser at hotmail dot com

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  45. I love having freezer food like veggie lasagna in the fridge for those nights when we'd rather play than cook!

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  46. I LOVE lasagna; this is what I always requested for my birthday dinner with my family. YUMMY!!!

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  47. Lasagna with meat and sauce with bread and salad, perfect combination.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  48. -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/466778802891153408

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  49. I love their lasagna. It doesn't taste like it came from the frozen food section, and is simple to make!

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  50. I eat their lasagna at least once a month.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  51. This looks like an awesome meal!

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  52. lala ramos3:20 AM

    i love stouffers lasagna. Im not good making lasagna so this is great.

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  53. lala ramos3:21 AM

    https://twitter.com/pinoysugarplum/status/467942870859935744

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  54. Anonymous10:32 AM

    We love some Stouffer's! I'm a huge fan of Grandma's Chicken and Rice Bake! Yum!

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  55. I love Stouffer's lasagne, and it is less expensive than making it from scratch.

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  56. We love stouffers lasagne for lazy dinners!! Always delicious and never disappointed!!

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  57. I'm all for quick and easy dinners, and who doesn't love lasagna?

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  58. You had me at no preservatives! We'll be giving Stouffer's a try!

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  59. Lasagna is something we always want to make, but never have the time. So we love Stouffers meat loves lasagna. neyabenz(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. Love their Meat and Sauce lasagna - I usually have one in the freezer ready to go :)
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  61. I love their lasagna. I haven't tried the meat lovers yet but I'd like to.
    bingomamanorma at gmail dot com

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  62. i live their lasagna and save me time.
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  63. https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/475097751215026178
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  64. Love Stouffer's and love your blog!! I have been following since you were pregnant!!

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  65. Love Stouffer's and love your blog!! I have been following since you were pregnant!!

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  66. my family LOVES Stouffers!

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  67. We love a good Stouffer's lasagna at our household!

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  68. Anonymous1:15 AM

    I like their lasagna. We have had it for dinner many times.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  69. Yum Lasagna! Looks delish!

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  70. Kathie11:09 AM

    I love the single serving size Stouffers Lasagna, too! It makes an easy and delicious lunch!

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  71. I love Stouffer's - especially the French Bread Pizzas!
    Dee Dee

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  72. Perfect for large, busy families!

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  73. My 3 boys and the hubz love stouffers lasagna!

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  74. We think alike girlfriend. I love frozen meals in the house. Good food for the family but easy on me!!We love stouffers lasagna!!

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  75. Anonymous12:26 AM

    Just love stout ferns.

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  76. I tweeted uner @yarbr012 : https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/476373116436770816

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  77. I would like to try the Stouffer's Lasagna with Meat & Sauce.
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    https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/476422804431073280

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  79. Stouffer's Meat Lover Lasagna is perfect for a busy summer meal. A hit with the family!!!

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  80. I love the Stouffer's family meals. I use the Mac n Cheese and Lasagna ones for my kids all the time. Plus I love to bring the Mac n Cheese as a dish to pass for potlucks! Always helping us busy moms out!

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  81. Anonymous11:23 PM

    Stouffer's lasagna is the best! My family loves it.

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  82. We love the Stouffer's Lasagna and when all the kids and grands come over, I don't want to spend my precious time with them doing all the cooking....works great for us!

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  83. Gotta love Stouffer's family size entrees when dinner's not planned, and nothing else sounds good!

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  84. I haven't tried their lasagna yet, but it looks and sounds delicious!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
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  85. tweet--https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/477783009823686656

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  86. I love their 5 cheese lasagna but meat lovers looks great too!
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  87. I would love to try their Five cheese lasagna. Sounds tasty!
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  88. https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/478317379709960193
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  89. Heather Tilley12:34 PM

    The best Lasagna..delicious! Great easy dinner for us busy moms!!

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  90. haven't tried it yet

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  91. i love their lasagna with meat and sauce - I haven't heard of the meat lovers yet - I'll have to give it a try

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  92. i posted a tweet:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/480812377365942273

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

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  93. The Stouffer's lasagna with meat and sauce is a big hit here.

    hlee99 at gmail dot com

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  95. i love the lasagna with meat and sauce

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  96. lasagna with meat and sauce is my fave

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  97. https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/481573088308387840

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  98. https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/481578501212884993

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  99. We always get the Stouffer's Lasagna with Meat & Sauce, it cooks perfect every time and always taste delicious.
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  100. shared on twitter https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/481589226727694337
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  101. I love the convenience of Stouffer's!
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  102. tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/482697178888933376
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  103. I like that you can have a good lasagna meal without all the prep!

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  104. https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/482738522760019968

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  105. Stouffers makes life soooo much easier. On those days when things dont come together right and you could pulll your hair out, you KNOW that there is going to be a great meal.

    tannawings at gmail dot com

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  106. https://twitter.com/tannawings/status/482780645928607744


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  107. The lasagnas are great for a really busy night

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  108. https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/482918426621386752

    I tweeted

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  109. Love how quick and easy Stouffers is not to mention how yummy it tastes. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  110. tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/482933560782123009 sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  111. We love their lasagna!

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  112. Anonymous10:06 PM

    It's nice to see that a large family got such an ample portion. Looks cheesy & delish!
    kaytewatts AT aol DOT com

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  113. I took the Stouffers - Party Size Five Cheese Lasagna to a pot luck and it was a big hit.

    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

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  114. https://twitter.com/slehan/status/483385659537620993

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  115. this is what my daughter always asks to have for her birthday dinner pryfamily5@gmail.com

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  116. Quads? I bow down to you and I have four kids myself! I will have to get Stouffer's Lasagna because time gets away so fast and we are left scrambling in the evenings to find something to eat! sonyadmorris@gmail.com

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  117. Link to tweet:
    https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/483448931703984129
    sonyadmorris@gmail.com
    Thank you :)

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  118. Stouffers Lasagna is delicious. My family and I have enjoyed it many times.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  119. Tweet:
    https://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/483459743977975808

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  120. We usually eat the Family Size lasagna. Stouffer's is SO GOOD! I'm really wanting to try the new Meat Lover's version -- sounds awesome!
    pixelberrypie@yahoo.com

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  121. Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/483462218118598656

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  122. We like the lasagna with meat & sauce, not sure if we would try the meat lasagna if it has pork in it

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  123. https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/483462856805842945

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  124. Anonymous9:18 AM

    ive always loved their dinners.
    POKERGRL8 at gmail.com

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  125. Anonymous9:19 AM

    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/483615355458580480
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  126. My family would love the new Meat Lovers lasagna. I'll use the coupon and buy it! YUMMY.

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  127. The Meat Lovers Lasagna looks like a winner. Stouffers always makes great meals.

    willitara [at] gmail [dot] com

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  128. Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/483671687721127936

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  129. I love Meat Lovers Lasagna Family Size!

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  130. https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/483709060038918144

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