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...]
How To Teach Your Kids To Do Laundry
Four of my five children know how to do their own laundry. Some still need help, but overall, they're well on their way to having this important life skill. As with most skills, it didn't happen overnight, but here's how the process looks at our house. First, I involve the child in laundry day. Even before they do anything on their own, they see me moving baskets, and they hang out on the bed while I'm folding. Pretty soon they start with simple things like folding kitchen rags in half … [Read more...]
Why I Changed My Mind About The Instant Pot
For a long time, I resisted getting an Instant Pot. I had several reasons. I didn't want to spend the money. I didn't see the need for another kitchen appliance. I didn't want to learn something new. I hate buying things just because they are trendy. And then, I got one for Christmas anyways. And guess what? I actually like the thing. My biggest reason for not wanting an Instant Pot was that I didn't see the point. I have a crockpot, which I still love, even after the most recent … [Read more...]
3 Reasons I Meal Plan
How do you spend your Saturday afternoon? Reading a book? Catching up on housework? Hanging out with your family? For me, all of those are a possibility, but the one thing I never skip? Meal planning. It's not the most exciting way to spend my day, and there are plenty of other things that I find more fun. But I know that the time I spend planning our food is worth it. I want to feed my family mostly homemade, mostly unprocessed food. And it has to taste good, or they won't eat … [Read more...]
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