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...]
Grocery Breakdown: August 2018
Ah, August. I had good intentions to lower the grocery bill, and then I totally didn't. But we did eat out less often and have more snacks at home, so that's still progress in the overall budget. Here's what we spent on groceries and household items, and our meal plans for the month. We mostly stuck to these, although occasionally we had more leftovers than expected, or we ended up eating out. #RealLife. Also, remember that we are feeding 6 people (plus formula and baby food from WIC … [Read more...]
Easy Lunches For At Home (Or On The Go!)
Whether you're packing lunches to go to school or work, or you're just trying to fit in another meal amidst homeschooling and life, chances are you want lunch to be quick and easy. And while I wouldn't mind serving my kids "snacky lunch" almost every day, sometimes they need more than just bits and pieces of whatever I can find. Then it's time for these easy lunches for at home (or on the go). Tortilla Meals Easy Apple Quesadillas. If you've never had the apples-and-cheddar combination, … [Read more...]
Easy Gluten Free One Pot Meals
I don't know about you, but heading into the back-to-school season makes me think I need some quick and easy meals. Maybe you do too? All of these recipes are either already gluten free, or can easily be made so by using gluten free pasta, or another simple substitution. One Pot Pasta Meals Pasta is probably the easiest thing to make as a one pot meal. That's why they're so popular! Sausage Spinach Skillet (pictured above). This is a favorite at our house. And I recently … [Read more...]
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