speaking of freezer meals - best tips for how to freeze meals successfully??

[grian]

I would really like to start to feed my freezer with meals. I have never done this before and would love some tips...

~what foods DO NOT freeze well?

~what are the best containers/wraps to use for freezing?

~how long do foods last in the freezer?

~best tips for thawing?

~any suggestions for organizing a chest freezer?

~what is the most helpful ingreadiant or meal that you freeze?

Thanks!