Now that 2016 is more than half-way gone, I thought it was a good time to give you an update on my goals for this year. Goal #1: Make time for playing the piano Progress: I've learned four new arrangements (three piano solos and one accompaniment) that I've been able to play in church! I've been… Continue reading 2016 Goals Update: August
Category: Time Management
My Morning Routine
I am not a morning person and I have no plans to become one! Even though the first few hours of the day are not my favorite, I have learned how to make them as productive and pleasant as possible. One of the best ways to help a morning go smoothly is to implement an evening… Continue reading My Morning Routine
What I’ve Learned From Setting Goals
At the beginning of the year, I set three specific goals for myself. You can read about those three things here, but they have to do with the three areas of playing the piano, cleaning the house and making friends. Now that I'm more than a fourth of the way through the year, it's time… Continue reading What I’ve Learned From Setting Goals
Shopping at ALDI – Two Week Haul and Menu Plan
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 trying out the two-week Aldi haul. On the off week I shop at my local grocery store, where I… Continue reading Shopping at ALDI – Two Week Haul and Menu Plan
This Week’s Menu Plan (and thoughts on the two week grocery haul)
I promised I'd let you know how my two-week menu plan turned out, and I felt like it was a success! I was definitely pleased with the cost savings - even with two quick trips for produce and milk, I spent $100 total. My weekly grocery budget is $75, so I came in $50 under… Continue reading This Week’s Menu Plan (and thoughts on the two week grocery haul)
Two-Week Grocery Haul and Menu Plan
I decided it would be a fun challenge to plan and shop for two week's worth of meals. The sales were really good the day that I hit the store with my large list, and I was pleased with how low I was able to keep my total grocery bill! We are currently beginning the… Continue reading Two-Week Grocery Haul and Menu Plan
Time Management In The Kitchen
February is National Time Management Month! The kitchen is one place where it can be really tricky to manage our time. Cooking a meal and having it ready all at the same time takes preparation and practice! Most of us have grandmothers who were magically able to turn out a delicious Sunday dinner, and knew… Continue reading Time Management In The Kitchen
2016 Goals Update: February
I have three specific goals for 2016, which I talked about in this post. It's time for a little update on my progress now that January is behind us! Goal #1: Make time for playing the piano. Progress: I think I practiced three times in January! It's definitely a start. Goal #2: Make time for… Continue reading 2016 Goals Update: February
10 Steps To A Tidy Home
We've all had those moments at the end of a long week when we look at the disaster area that doubles as our living space and think, "I don't even know where to start! I'll go to bed and take care of it later." This approach might satisfy you for a few hours, but eventually… Continue reading 10 Steps To A Tidy Home
My 2016 Household Cleaning Schedule
One of my goals for 2016 is to make time for routine cleaning tasks. I've actually never worked from a cleaning schedule - I have a weekly routine that I follow to get the house clean and tidy, but the monthly and quarterly tasks only get done when I notice that area needs attention. For my new… Continue reading My 2016 Household Cleaning Schedule
Come Home For Comfort 