Weekly Menu: 5/2/2015
May?!?! How on earth is it May already? We are headed into the home stretch of school, just a few more weeks until our mornings will be slow and easy……a change of pace that will be most welcome at...
View ArticleWays to Save: “You don’t have to eat it”
Ways to Save is a series of posts about how I save money, time, my sanity, or a combination of all three. Keep in mind, some things that save time and sanity might actually cost more money, and...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 5/11/2015
Monday: Chicken Cacciatore (no link, because it wasn’t great), zucchini noodles (similar to this) Tuesday: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Vegetable Soup Wednesday: Stir-fry (haven’t picked a recipe...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 6/8/2015
I have to admit, my menu planning fell apart during the last month or so of school. For all intents and purposes, I was done with the school routine. My poor family and I limped through the last few...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 6/23/15
Here’s the plan for this week: Monday: Balsamic Pork Chops (subbed white wine for the balsamic….yum!), roasted green beans Tuesday: Steak Tacos/Salad (flank steak and a jar of salsa in the slow...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 8/3/2015
It’s nearing the end of summer vacation, and while I’m not quite ready for school to start, I am ready for a bit more of a routine. In July, the kids’ changing schedules and a road trip meant I was...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 8/24/2015
It’s the first day of school!!!!! I realize some of you are crying tears of joy, some of you, tears of sadness. However you’re feeling, there’s no denying that school has started and it’s time for...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 8/31/2015
Here’s the plan for this week: Monday: Chicken with Artichokes and Tomatoes in Creamy Mustard Sauce (from this book), steamed broccoli Tuesday: Enchilada Stuffed Peppers, carrots Wednesday:...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 9/7/2015
Here’s the plan for this week: Monday: Pork Ragu, garlicky cabbage noodles, steamed broccoli Tuesday: Grill (probably burgers), salad, roasted veggies Wednesday: Sautéed Chicken (similar to this),...
View ArticleWays to Save: School Lunches
Ways to Save is a series of posts about how I save money, time, my sanity, or a combination of all three. Keep in mind, some things that save time and sanity might actually cost more money, and...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 9/21/2015
Monday: Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Cauliflower Rice Tuesday: Sloppy Joes, Roasted Broccoli, Sautéed Corn (using frozen corn) Wednesday: Chicken Bites, Salad Bar Thursday: Grilled Flank Steak...
View ArticleWays to Save: Chop the Whole Onion
Ways to Save is a series of posts about how I save money, time, my sanity, or a combination of all three. Keep in mind, some things that save time and sanity might actually cost more money, and...
View ArticleThree Simple Rules for Menu Planning
image: Modern Mommy Madness It’s funny, because it’s true. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve planned the perfect menu, filled with wonderful, healthy, perfectly-balanced meals, containing a...
View ArticleMom’s Pumpkin Bread
Mom’s Pumpkin Bread (makes 7 mini-loaves) Ingredients: 3 1/3 cups flour (unbleached, all-purpose) 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 3 cups sugar (I use half this amount…..I promise, it’s still...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 10/5/2015
Monday: Pork Ragu, steamed broccoli, zucchini noodles Tuesday: Vegetable Soup, Grilled Cheese (a few tips for the perfect grilled cheese) Wednesday: Out—Homecoming Parade and Carnival Thursday:...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 10/12/2015
I’m a day late with my menu plan….so sorry! Since I actually hadn’t made a plan over the weekend like I usually do, I threw together a quick dinner last night with what I had on hand: grilled smoked...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 10/19/2015
Last week’s menu was brought to you by kid #2. Not to be outdone, kids #1 and #3 worked together to bring you this week’s menu. Stay tuned for next week’s menu, currently in development by #4....
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 11/9/2015
The last few menus I posted were created by my oldest kids (here and here), but I completely forgot to post the menu created by my youngest…..oops! Here’s a pic of her menu: Her choices were...
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 11/30/2015
Monday: Pork Ragu, polenta, Tuesday: Beef Stew (a version of this), roasted cauliflower Wednesday: Tacos Thursday: Something with chicken…..if I’m feeling brave, it’ll be a curry recipe.
View ArticleWeekly Menu: 12/7/2015
Monday: Stuffed Peppers (simliar to this) Tuesday: Sloppy Joes, roasted cauliflower Wednesday: Braised Adobo Pork (from this book), polenta Thursday: Grilled Chicken and Sausage, mac and cheese...
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