October grocery shopping was about two things: convenient snacks and easy meals. I ended up working a ton, Jesse had a 4-day trip to a conference, and we were just overall busy. I think maybe that's just the season of life that we are in. Here's what our grocery shopping and menu planning looked like for October. Monday, October 1: Aldi $152.20 First shopping trip of the month! I don't generally like to go to the stores on the first of the month, because they tend to be busier, but we … [Read more...]
Grocery Breakdown: September 2018
September just flew by! We started homeschool, my work schedule picked up, and Jesse has had plenty of school work as well. The kids and I have figured out a routine of shopping at Aldi and H-E-B on Monday mornings (we skip Aldi every other week when we are just doing fill in trips). And then I order a few things online because it's easier. I've also been buying convenience snacks because while I'd love to make everything, right now there just isn't time. #reallife Remember, for our … [Read more...]
How Meal Planning Is Helping Make Memories
When your kids are grown and they've left the house, what sorts of things do you want them to remember from their childhood? Maybe that's a heavy question for a Tuesday morning. But I was thinking about this the other day, and about what has stuck with me over the years. One of the things I remember most from growing up is the time spent around the dining room table. I remember back when I was just about seven years old, and my brother was just a baby. My dad got up earlier to go … [Read more...]
Recipe: Instant Pot Sausage and Bean Soup
I've had my Instant Pot for about a year now. Much like a lot of people, I was a little bit intimidated when I first got it, and I held off on opening the box for a few days because I didn't know what to do with it. But I finally decided that that was silly, and I jumped in and made dinner with it. The first recipe I tried? This sausage and bean soup. Now I would suggest that you don't start with this recipe. Start with something super simple, like hard boiling eggs, or cooking … [Read more...]
Recipe: Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Muffins
I love muffins. This is a pretty well-known fact around here. But it's been awhile since I shared a new muffin recipe with you all. With that in mind, and to celebrate the return of fall (sort of, it's still 80 degrees here), here's a new delicious gluten free muffin recipe. Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Muffins Makes 12-15 muffins Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. almond extract 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup plain … [Read more...]
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