I felt like this week was a lazy one with meal planning, but we did eat some great meals at home this week. I remind myself that we usually spend at least $30-$40 to eat out as a family at a casual restaurant and more if it is a place we'll have to tip. Not only can I save tons by putting a little … [Read more...] about Favorite Meals of 2015 (January 24-30)
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Favorite Meals of 2015 (January 17-23)
Well this week was fun because we got to celebrate Michael's birthday at Chuck E Cheese's on Friday. Besides that and a single visit to Chick-fil-a, we ate at home. We didn't have a bunch of home run meals this time, but here are the two that went over the best. Simple Stew This is a great … [Read more...] about Favorite Meals of 2015 (January 17-23)
Favorite Meals of 2015 (January 10-16)
This week has been full of simple, tasty meals. I used a meal plan and went shopping at Aldi on Saturday to get myself prepared. Everything for the week cost about $150, and of course we still had things in the fridge, freezer, and pantry to use for all of our meals and snacks as well. Since … [Read more...] about Favorite Meals of 2015 (January 10-16)
Favorite Meals of 2015 (January 1-9)
One of my personal goals this year is to eat at home more often. To help me accomplish this, I'm going to start sharing our favorite meals of 2015. The recipes will be blogged in hopes that I will have them here, in a safe place, for us to enjoy again and again. This will make meal planning a lot … [Read more...] about Favorite Meals of 2015 (January 1-9)
12 Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes for Kids to Treat Mom
Are you looking for great recipes that kids can do themselves (or with a little help) to treat Mom this year? Look no further! I have rounded up some mouth-watering options that might just become regulars on the breakfast menu. Mother's Day Breakfast Recipes Here is a list of great Mother's … [Read more...] about 12 Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes for Kids to Treat Mom
Packing School Lunches: 70 Easy Ideas
Packing school lunches can be a daunting task. We homeschool, but we do manage to go to activities once or twice a week where we have to pack up and go. I used to stress about it, but I have gotten a lot better over the past few months. I used to wonder how to create a packed lunch for kids, but … [Read more...] about Packing School Lunches: 70 Easy Ideas