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Muffin Tin Monday: The Ocean

This past week I stumbled across an awesome idea for feeding kids: fill up a muffin tin with various foods that all relate to a common theme. There are so many reasons I love this idea, but most importantly my son can see how much I really care about his meals. As moms [...]

Menu Plan Monday

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Here is what’s on the table at our house this week:

Sunday
Crockpot Night: Italian Beef Roast

Monday
Leftover Night: Italian Beef Sandwiches

Tuesday
Breakfast for Dinner Night: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits; Orange Sweet Rolls

Wednesday
Stove/Oven Night: Chicken Fajitas

Thursday
Sandwich Night: Crockpot Barbeque Sausage Links

Friday
Pizza Night: (Either leftover links or) Springing for Little Caesars

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Fall Upon Friday: Halloween Banner

My favorite find this week is a gorgeous Halloween banner over at NannyGoat.  I really need to pull out my scrapbook box and get started on this gem!

You see more about how to create this banner by reading NannyGoat’s Banner Tutorial.

Potty Training and Daycare

T-Rex has finally decided to start using his potty.  For months he’s been sitting on his little potty and “practicing”, but he’s always been too afraid to go.  He’s finally overcome his fear, and we’ve had tremendous success!  At home.

T-Rex is terrified of the big potty.  He tries to convince me not to use it.  [...]

In Pursuit of the Answer: Beginning of August

Photo by Alan Cleaver

My husband and I are watching our finances closely to see if a one income household would be possible for our family.

We’ve always been relatively smart with our money, but up until now I have handled our finances alone.  I’m a very frugal shopper.  I buy what’s on sale, I use [...]

Great Indoor Plants for the Office

Keeping plants in my office has been a great source of relaxation for me.  It feeds my need to nurture during the day, and I love surrounding myself with nature while being stuck indoors.

Peace Lily

The easiest plant to keep at work is a Peace Lily.  Peace Lilies are very happy without soil in a [...]

Menu Plan Monday

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Here is what’s on the table at our house this week:

Saturday
Grilling Night: Shish Kabobs

Sunday
Crockpot Night: Italian Chicken

Monday
Leftover Night: Italian Chicken Wraps

Tuesday
Breakfast for Dinner Night: Breakfast Quesadillas

Wednesday
Stove/Oven Night: Chicken Fajitas

Thursday
Sandwich Night: Grilled Cheese

Friday
Pizza Night: Traditional Homemade Pizza

Related Posts:
How I create my meal plans

Browse more menu plans at I’m an Organizing Junkie.

How to Create a Menu Based Meal Plan

In order to save time (and money) and get a homecooked meal on the table each night, I have two rules I follow each week.

1. Make a menu for the entire week.
2. Go to the grocery store only once a week and buy everything I need.

I do all of my grocery shopping on Saturday before [...]

Deciding Whether to Stay at Home

When T-Rex was born, there was no question as to whether I would return to work.  I simply could not afford to stay home. When you have no other options, it’s easier to make tough decisions.

Two years and one child later, I still can’t afford to stay home… but I almost can.   [...]