I know I just told you that we're doing two week menu plans, but this week is a little different. Several months ago we discovered water damage on our back deck and the part of the kitchen floor that connects to it. Water damage seems to be a theme in this house. This week we… Continue reading Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]
Category: Time Management
My Daily Cleaning Routine {2019}
One of my greatest passions is to continually preach this mantra: It is possible to be a good homemaker while working outside the home! There are so many women who long for this reality but aren't quite sure it's possible. I'm here to tell you that it is! Here's the catch - daily maintenance makes a… Continue reading My Daily Cleaning Routine {2019}
Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
This summer I've been shopping at Aldi every other week, so it helps to plan my menus in two week blocks. I don't always stick to the original plan but sketching out a basic two week menu helps me to make sure I'm buying enough food to last us both weeks. Our two favorite types… Continue reading Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
Quick Side Dishes | 20 To The Table Series
When you're trying to get supper on the table in twenty minutes, it might seem like there's not enough time to produce a variety of side dishes. I'm here to tell you - it can be done! Here are a few of my favorite side dishes that can be ready in 10 minutes. Garlic Green… Continue reading Quick Side Dishes | 20 To The Table Series
3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier {7.2019}
this post contains affiliate links Working five days a week doesn't keep me from having a tidy home, but I do have to get creative with my time and energy. Here are three tips that make my life as a homemaker a lot easier - hopefully they'll do the same for you! #1 Trash Bag… Continue reading 3 Homemaking Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier {7.2019}
Menu Monday: Delicious, Easy Summer Meals
Here's what we ate last week! Breakfast: Deluxe Avocado Toast: Whole Wheat Bread, Avocado, Cherry Tomatoes & Crumbled Feta Fancy Peach Toast: Whole Wheat Bread, Goat Cheese with Honey, Sliced Peaches Cheerios & Peaches Lunch: Me: Leftovers! Paul: Hot Dogs, Chicken Nuggets Supper: Bacon Cheeseburger Calzones (I use regular refrigerated pizza dough) - once with… Continue reading Menu Monday: Delicious, Easy Summer Meals
Planning For A Successful Two-Week Aldi Grocery Haul
I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I was working on a new grocery shopping strategy. Over the years I've learned that it's best for my sanity if I shop Aldi first thing in the morning, usually right after they open. The shelves are well stocked and store isn't as busy. This summer I've been… Continue reading Planning For A Successful Two-Week Aldi Grocery Haul
3 Oven Free Supper Meals Ready in Twenty Minutes | 20 To The Table Series
I'm back with another round of recipes that can be on the table in 20 minutes (#20tothetable)! This time I'm featuring 3 meals that don't require an oven in those 20 minutes - and they all use similar ingredients which makes grocery shopping a little easier for you. Here are three 20 minute meals that… Continue reading 3 Oven Free Supper Meals Ready in Twenty Minutes | 20 To The Table Series
How My Weekly Planning Sessions Set Me Up For Homemaking Success!
this post contains affiliate links I would be lost without my Happy Planner! My weekly planning sessions each Friday night take about 30 minutes, but they set me up for a productive week. Here's what I do: Start with a color palette and lay down basic stickers and washi in my usual pattern. I try… Continue reading How My Weekly Planning Sessions Set Me Up For Homemaking Success!
Menu Monday + New Grocery Shopping Strategy
Here's what's on the menu this week! Breakfast: Yogurt and Peanut Butter Granola (this recipe is so good!) Green Smoothies Cereal and Fruit Lunch: Me: Refrigerator Kale and Quinoa Salad Paul: Chicken Nuggets from Aldi Supper: Steak On The Grill/Mashed Potatoes/Caesar Salad Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken/Mac & Cheese/Southern Green Beans Spaghetti/Spinach Salad Chicken Quesadillas/Mexican Rice/Sauteed… Continue reading Menu Monday + New Grocery Shopping Strategy
Come Home For Comfort 