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...]
Books and Things: August 2018
We've settled into a bit more of a routine, and in between job hunting (finally found one!) and school planning, I still had time for some entertainment. Here's what caught my eye in August. Books The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth. I read the ebook on my phone through my library app. I enjoyed continuing the story with Akos and Cyra from Carve the Mark, but I felt like this book dragged a little bit in terms of how much actually happened plot wise. There was a point that I was very … [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...]
2018-2019 Homeschool Curriculum
Can you believe it's almost back to school time? Some local schools have already started - in fact, my husband had his first day of class yesterday. We start our homeschool year on Labor Day, because I like starting at the beginning of September, and that's usually how it works out. Who says you can't start on a holiday? Here's what we are using for our lessons this year. We'll have Jonah in 3rd grade, Matthew in 2nd grade, and Hannah in kindergarten. Elizabeth and Sarah will hang out … [Read more...]
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