This year I wanted to change up how I am doing menu planning and wanted to try to do it on a monthly rather than a weekly basis. I will still grocery shop on a weekly basis, but with the menu set in advance, it will save me time from having to figure out what… Continue reading New Year, New Menu Ideas
Category: Working Mommy
Information of juggling the balance of home and work life, time management, improving productivity.
Dad’s Meatloaf
My Dad is "famous" in my family for his meatloaf. It is filling, delicious and it doesn't require too many ingredients or take that long. In my opinion it is the perfect dinner for a cold winter night. Ingredients 1.5-2lb 93% lean ground beef 1 medium yellow onion 1/2 bottle Heinz Chili Sauce 1 egg… Continue reading Dad’s Meatloaf
Setting Up Your Planner for 2018
Feeling overwhelmed by setting up your fresh new planner for 2018? It can be a very daunting task but getting started with your planner requires only a few supplies and patience with tweaking your planning system. I write things down in my planner to keep them from forgetting them or getting things mixed up, and… Continue reading Setting Up Your Planner for 2018
We Got A Puppy
We got a puppy before Christmas as an early Christmas present for the girls. It has been 4 years since our last dog that we had. It has been something that we have missed in our lives - having a dog, but acknowledged what a huge commitment it was to having a puppy and agreed to wait.… Continue reading We Got A Puppy
How I Save Money On Groceries Every Month
Groceries are a huge part of our budget as they are for most households. I really try and stay diligent and keep our grocery budget to around $400 a month (for a family of 4). There was a time when we were spending close to $700 a month and a lot of food was going… Continue reading How I Save Money On Groceries Every Month
Menu Plan Monday 12/11/17-12/17/17
So I am getting this meal plan out a little later than I thought I would but here it is anyway. I went to Walmart yesterday and bought $100 worth of groceries to get me through this week and part of next week. Our monthly grocery budget for a family of 4 is about $400,… Continue reading Menu Plan Monday 12/11/17-12/17/17