In our house, we like to keep certain things in stock. I like to know that I can always make something for my kids to eat. We keep pasta, chicken, and a plethora of canned goods. Now, we don’t go to the store and buy loads of everything when building a stock. We started off […]
Week 35 Menu Plan Recipes & Shopping List + Housekeeping Tips
Now that my kids are back in school and my regular schedule has been reestablished, it is time to get some deep cleaning done on my home. Closets get purged, bathrooms get scrubbed from top to bottom, cabinets gets dumped, wiped, rearranged and decluttered. You name it, I start doing it and will spend the […]
Menu Plan Monday: Stuck in a rut?
When I was first thinking of what we would have for supper, I had things on my mind like: Spaghetti, Meatloaf, and Chicken and Broccoli. Then, I realized that that would not do. Seems like we are having the exact same things every single week and I am getting bored. So, I thought I would […]
Menu Plan Monday: Almost Back to School!
To be honest, for me, it IS back to school. Two of my three left the house at 6:13 this morning. My oldest boy has a couple weeks before he moves into his college dorm. I am sad. I am devastated. I hate getting older, because it means my babies are growing up. Anyway, enough […]
Menu Plan Monday: The Days are Getting Hotter!
My menu plan this week is going to focus on recipes that use the oven. Our days are getting hotter and our power bill is getting higher down here in Southern Alabama. The best way to combat the heat of Summer is to NOT use the oven! In addition to making meals that don’t heat […]
Menu Plan Monday: SUPER Busy Week
Yep, I have another super busy week. Where am I going to find the time to get everything done that needs to be done so that I can go out of town? Yes, I am going out of town AGAIN. For the month of July, this is the story of my life. I think all […]
Menu Plan Monday: Kid Friendly Recipes
This is an easy week and is all super kid friendly. No weird ingredients, nothing really new. Even your pickiest eaters should love the entire menu plan this week. Week Twenty Six Menu Plan: Scroll to the bottom to print out these plans and the shopping list or, if you don’t want to wait, you can […]
Menu Plan Monday: Summer is Coming!
Quick casseroles, low carbs, cool salads… yep, my menu is reflecting the outside heat! I hope you enjoy the tastes of summer as much as I do as this week’s menu plan really celebrates all of the sweet, tangy, and tart flavors that I associate with Summertime. In additional to our regular printable menu plan and […]
Menu Plan Monday: Remembering our War Heroes!
Memorial Day is this week. It is the day that we American are to Honor and Remember our fallen Military. In additional to our regular printable menu plan and shopping list, I have also included several Memorial Day resources (including a yummy snack) for you and your children this week. Week Twenty Two Menu Plan: […]
Menu Plan Monday: Pantry Clean Out
Every so often, you should take the time to shop from your pantry. If you are like me, you have purchased things on sale or because they were part of your menu, but never got around to actually eating them. This week, I am shopping from my pantry. If you have been shopping for the […]
Menu Plan Monday: Huge To Do List
Why is this time of the year so insanely busy? It is like everyone suddenly realized that they only have a few weeks left with my kids and need to pack in all the learning and extra-curricular things they can before Summer. LOL! Plus, I realized that I only have a few short weeks without […]
Menu Plan Monday: School, Cinco de Mayo, New Puppies
Last week was one crazy week! I had so much going on from new puppies to makeovers. From birthday parties to blogging plans. This week looks like it is going to be just as crazy. In fact, I think the next 4 weeks (until school is out) promise to be crazy. Isn’t it always like […]
