This weekend I spent a bit of time sprucing up my Homekeeping Notebook.  My version, like my Christmas Notebook, is pretty no-frills, but it works.  If I create something too complicated or fancy I just end up not using it.  Also, I just used what I had on hand to up-date the notebook.  I don’t […]

What we ate last week:Mon :: Chinese Chicken Dinner, Rice, Asian VegetablesTues :: Meatless Lasagna, PeasWed :: Meatballs, Butternut Squash & Apple Bake, Oatmeal Apple MuffinsThur :: Beef Stir-fry, RiceFri :: Minestrone Soup, Challah BreadSat :: Dinner at Grandma’s (I was out of town!)Sun :: Pizza (planned eat-out), Cake for Jonah’s Family Day1.  I did […]

What we ate last week: Mon :: Chicken Stir-Fry, Rice, Egg Rolls Tues ::  Baked Spaghetti, Peas Wed ::  Sloppy Joes, Homemade Buns, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake Thur ::  Enchiladas w/ Homemade Tortillas, Broccoli, Oranges Fri ::  Potato Soup, Homemade Buns (left-over) Sat ::  Homemade Whole Grain Mac -n- Cheese, Hot Dogs Sun […]

I have to say I am finding this more difficult than I thought it would be!  My pantry and freezer aren’t as filled with random things as I thought or much of anything for that matter.   Add to that the fact that there are 8 people to feed, well items don’t last too long. […]

I am going to participate in the Pantry Challenge at Life as Mom in January.  I am working on a new meal plan for the winter and thought it would be a good time to work on a few other things. 1.  Eat through some of the odds and ends that have collected in the pantry […]