• Last updated 3/12/13 by JenM

  This can only get easier! My youngest decided she wanted to spend the day with me, as you can see she's in the picture eating one of the cookies that was not on my list! We made it to through one place before she decided she had had enough. AWESOME!!!! The one problem I ran into was that the produce wasn't as good as it usually is, so I am going to have to make a trip some where some time. I have enough to get us through for awhile. Also does anyone know if Instant Yeast does the same thing as Dry Active Yeast?   I'm actually going to break down my purchases... read more

• Last updated 3/6/13 by JenM

(insert picture here) my phone is not forwarding emails so hopefully it will be in my inbox in the morning!       3/4 M - Fish Fry 3/5 T - Rigatoni in Creamy Tomato Sauce 3/6 W - Church Supper 3/7 T - Venison Stroganoff 3/8 F - Pizza & Movie Night 3/9 S - Chili & Cornbread 3/10 S - French Onion Soup   3/11 M - Pasta Carbonara 3/12 T - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup 3/13 W - Church Supper 3/14 T - Jambalaya (out of the box Zatarrins is delicious) 3/15 F - Pizza & Movie 3/16 S - Chicken Divan Casserole 3/17 S - Ham Steak   3/18 M... read more

• Last updated 2/19/13 by JenM

    You can find this printable here.   Monday - Pork Chops, Rice, Green Beans   Tuesday - Breakfast for dinner - I may attempt some sort of skillet that I have a recipe for. I will be sure to link the recipe if I do!   Wednesday - This has actually changed since I wrote this.  We are still going out for my Grandma & Grandpa's 59th anniversary though!   Thursday -  Spaghetti & Garlic Toast   Friday - Pizza & Movie night (last week we watched the Blind Side, my oldest dd cried through the entire thing. She has such a big read more

• Last updated 2/5/13 by JenM

      You can find this printable here.   Monday - PTO pasta dinner (my dd had to perform so we just had dinner there. The dance teacher gave us free tickets!)   Tuesday - Impossible Cheeseburger Pie & Salad   Wednesday - Baked Chicken, Stuffing, & Broccoli   Thursday - Venison Steak, Peppers & Onions, Rice   Friday - Pizza & Movie Night   Saturday - Ham Steak, Green Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes   Sunday - Sweet Sour Pheasant over brown rice   Groceries     Menards -       $12.32 I will also be getting a $4.66 rebate... read more

• Last updated 1/29/13 by JenM

You can find this printable here!   Sorry for the delay this week, we have been having some crazy weather! It's 45 degrees out and my kids don't have school because of icey roads. CRAZY!!!!   Monday: Sloppy Joes, Chips, Pickles   Tuesday:  Pork Chops, Green Beans, Potatoe   Wednesday: Spaghetti & Garlic Bread   Thursday: Fend for yourself - Lexi has dance, I have Zumba   Friday: Pizza & Movie Night   Saturday: Salads w/ Chicken Salad on top   Sunday: Sweet Sour Pheasant on brown rice   As you can see I slacked off quite a bit last... read more

• Last updated 1/22/13 by JenM

              You can find this printable here!   Weekly Meal Plan:   Monday:  Tator Tot Casserole & Salad     Tuesday: Venison Tenderloin, Veggie, & Rice   Wednesday: Sweet & Sour Pheasant over Brown Rice   Thursday: Sloppy Joes & Baked Fries   Friday: Dinner out with Friends   Saturday: Eagles (church group) Pizza & Movie night   Sunday: Fish Fry, Baked Beans, Tater tots   I will be posting pictures with the meals throughout the week so keep checking back to see that the finished product looks like!... read more

• Last updated 1/14/13 by JenM

      It's Meal Plan Monday - you can find the printable I use here.     Weekly Menu Plan:   Monday: Shrimp Fettucine & Salad (We didn't have this last Friday)   Tuesday: Paula Deen's Old Fashioned Meat Loaf & Mashed Potatoes   Wednesday:  Pork tendorloin, Veggie, & Rice   Thursday: Spaghetti, Salad, & Garlic Bread   Friday: Pizza & Movie Night   Saturday:  Tater Tot Casserole & Salad   Sunday: Pioneer Woman's Perfect Pot Roast & Mashed Potatoes     Grocery Shopping:       Here's a picture of my lists for the... read more

• Last updated 1/10/13 by Kim

Playdates on the Fly:  Quick Tips for Fast and Easy Fun   Playdates don’t always require a lot of planning and advance notice.  Sometimes the best ones are set up at the very last minute!   Here are some ideas for playdates on the fly and quick tips to make them even easier. Stay organized by keeping a list of your child’s favorite playmates along with their phone numbers posted near your phone.  For the last-minute playdate, start by simply going down the list to see who is available.   Go where the kids are.  Head to your local park, library, YMCA or... read more

• Last updated 1/9/13 by JenM

In my last article there where lots of questions about my stockpile.  Without further ado, let me take you on a tour! (Sorry for the poor quality photos, all the editing in the world couldn't save these! It's dark when I leave and come home!)     -------------   The Main Pantry Stockpile       This is the front of my main pantry.  The bottom shelf is pasta, popcorn, bottles (vinegar, oil, etc) and a catch-all for everything else.  This is real life! LOL!  On the second shelf is all my staples which I buy in bulk from the Amish store.  The third... read more

• Last updated 1/10/13 by JenM

    It's Meal Plan Monday!  This will be the day I show you what I have planned out for the week. You can find the printable that I use for my binder here.  Lunches are also packed for the four of us (either sandwiches, leftovers, or salads) 5 days a week.     Weekly Menu Plan:   Monday - Pork Chops, Green Beans, & Rice   Tuesday - Venison Stroganoff & Salad   Wednesday - Bubble Pizza & Salad  This was the 1st time having this - make sure your hamburger & sauce mixture is saucey. Ours was kinda dry.   Thursday - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup... read more