Ok so i got most of my to do list done the other day. Everything except looking at my spending. Ran errands yesterday to get regular groceries and supplies for J's birthday party this weekend.
Wow time flies he'll be 7!!!
I made all the mulberry jam, my neighbor has mulberries, raspberries and maybe peachs later this year he'll let me have. :) Wohoo! I grabed some strawberries that were $1 a package yesterday and made 4 1/2 pints of strawberry jam. I'm ready for canning season can you tell? :)
Nothing too exciting going on lately, we've taken the last week off from schoolwork. Today and tomorrow will be filled with cleaning and setting up for the party. I have some coop work to get done but at least that's not due until wednesday.
Jun 26, 2009
Jun 22, 2009
We're home today!
and staying, lol. I thought I was finished running constantly for awhile. I guess I was wrong. We are home today and there is so much that needs to be done inside. Here's my current list of to do's I'm sure it will grow as the day goes on.
clean all the dirty and dirty/clean dishes. (dd exploded a pop can in the kitchen yesterday)
re-mop the floor (from said pop can)
make dh nilla wafer pudding
Start a batch of mulberry jam (i got a 5 gal. bucket full from MIL's house, yum!)
defrost chicken for dinner :)
find my dining room table again
look at what i've spent over the last week and half, lol
read my sunday paper (?) lol
vaccuum the main living areas
It's going top be a busy day!
clean all the dirty and dirty/clean dishes. (dd exploded a pop can in the kitchen yesterday)
re-mop the floor (from said pop can)
make dh nilla wafer pudding
Start a batch of mulberry jam (i got a 5 gal. bucket full from MIL's house, yum!)
defrost chicken for dinner :)
find my dining room table again
look at what i've spent over the last week and half, lol
read my sunday paper (?) lol
vaccuum the main living areas
It's going top be a busy day!
Jun 10, 2009
Walgreens $5 off $25 Again!
Wednesday and Thursday only. Did you get the email? no? Grab it here and don't forget it when you run out the door!
Jun 5, 2009
Home Depot Kids Worshop
Every month, the first Saturday from 9-12pm, Home Depot provides this FREE for kids 5-12 yrs old. Our youngest son started just at 2/12 with his older brother, but from what I understand it is on a case by case basis at each location. The kids really enjoy these and learn new thigns each month. Along with cool projects to bring home!
From their website:
The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
From their website:
The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Salsa Chicken
This is one of our family favorites.
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast (or 1 - 1¼ lb package)
1 jar of salsa
½-¾ cup brown sugar
French Fries or potatoes (we usually do fries in the fryer)
Mix 1 jar of salsa and the brown sugar. Lay the chicken breasts flat in a casserole dish and cover with salsa mixture. Cover with foil and place in 345 degree oven for 30ish minutes or until chicken is completely cooked. Toss fries in the fryer or on a cookie sheet in the oven (with chicken) until golden brown.
All done!
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast (or 1 - 1¼ lb package)
1 jar of salsa
½-¾ cup brown sugar
French Fries or potatoes (we usually do fries in the fryer)
Mix 1 jar of salsa and the brown sugar. Lay the chicken breasts flat in a casserole dish and cover with salsa mixture. Cover with foil and place in 345 degree oven for 30ish minutes or until chicken is completely cooked. Toss fries in the fryer or on a cookie sheet in the oven (with chicken) until golden brown.
All done!
Quick, Easy & Healthy Meals?
Are they possible? My husband chides me on being quick and picking easy meals. With 3 little ones I have too! lol. You leave them for too long and the house turns into WW3 and is destroyed.
I am going to try to post 1-3 quick healthy meal ideas with recipes a week. I think we all need these, especially at supper when you're already exhausted and the natives get restless with hunger.
Set one night a week to take the easy way out. Give yourself a night off. Make it family night, game night or whatever. Whatever you do, DO NOT feel guilty for taking 1 night a week off. Fridays are our pizza nights. Jack's Pizza is only 3/$9 here and we add whatever other toppings we want. No waiting for delivery and we can make our wheat/gluten sensitive child his own right along with ours.
I am going to try to post 1-3 quick healthy meal ideas with recipes a week. I think we all need these, especially at supper when you're already exhausted and the natives get restless with hunger.
Set one night a week to take the easy way out. Give yourself a night off. Make it family night, game night or whatever. Whatever you do, DO NOT feel guilty for taking 1 night a week off. Fridays are our pizza nights. Jack's Pizza is only 3/$9 here and we add whatever other toppings we want. No waiting for delivery and we can make our wheat/gluten sensitive child his own right along with ours.
Jun 4, 2009
How do you cook meals?
I get this question in emails from people occasionally. I can see how it might seem like we have a odd diet. I have cupboards and a freezer stocked. I keep it stocked and buy what we need (milk and perishables) as needed but canned goods, meats and other staples when i can get them for a great deal.
I didn't grab a picture of my freezer but here are my cupboards. We eat a very balanced diet and a variety of meals can be made with what I have on hand at any given time.
Also not pictured is the abundance of cereal above the cupboards. Once you get a stock in your pantry or cupboards saving a lot and keeping it stocked gets to be a very easy job. Meal planning is also easier.... you get a variety to plan from without having to run to the store for that 1 item you forgot!
I didn't grab a picture of my freezer but here are my cupboards. We eat a very balanced diet and a variety of meals can be made with what I have on hand at any given time.
Also not pictured is the abundance of cereal above the cupboards. Once you get a stock in your pantry or cupboards saving a lot and keeping it stocked gets to be a very easy job. Meal planning is also easier.... you get a variety to plan from without having to run to the store for that 1 item you forgot!
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