In an effort to keep things real and show that I do more than sit in front of the computer daily. Here is a glimpse into my day! Just the basics and doesn't include diaper changes, wiping runny noses, or being "referee".
~~showered and dressed by 8:30am (that is an accomplishment in and of itself since usually it doesn't happen til lunchtime!)
~~breakfast for all (cereal & bagels)
~~checked email and made sure direct deposit was in
~~checked to make sure all library books had been gathered.
~~went to the library for an hour
~~lunch for all (chicken nuggets & tater tots)
~~went to the DMV to renew my driver's license and had to wait 45 minutes before waited on. ALL total was in there for 50 minutes!
~~went to the grocery store and spent approx. $80 for the week's worth of groceries. I still need to make it to another grocery store for about another $20 then my grocery shopping will be done for the week. :)
~~took care of the groceries.
~~made up burger patties for the freezer.
~~cooked 1# of bacon for breakfast sandwiches.
~~cooked/browned 2# hamburger for the freezer.
~~made a batch of brownies
~~made dinner for all (homemade pizza & breadsticks)
~~made breakfast sandwiches (4 sausage,egg & cheese and 6 bacon, egg, & cheese)
~~made a batch of M&M cookies(I cheated and used one of my bargain cookie mixes so I just had to add softened butter and 1 egg to mix them up!)
~~did 3 loads of laundry(wash & dried) they are now waiting to be folded!!
~~kids did school today too. (I didn't work with my kdger. though!)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Weblink Wednesday--Ancient Rome
Looking at doing a unit study on Ancient Rome? Here is a list of sites that you might find useful!
Rome Project
Rome Unit Study
Mr. Dowling's Electronic Passport
Rome Land of Emperors
Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome Resource Links
Six week Ancient Rome Unit Study geared for grades 3rd-8th.
Ancient Rome Lapbook
Ancient Rome and the King of Kings
For other weblinks, head over to Homeschooling with Encouragement!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Kitchen Tip Tuesday
Now I know why I can't plan monthly menus!
Now I know why even my weekly menus are just plans!
Now I know why I have to keep a variety of meats in my freezer!
Now I know why it is not good to get in a "meal rut"!
Now I know why I do simple meals!
Now I know why having picky eaters can be difficult at times!
Now I know why having a pantry stockpile(the pic to the right!) is important!
Now I know why stockpiling when items are on sale at good prices is important!
Now I know why I try to keep an organized kitchen!
Now I know why I can plan and plan and really think that I have everything figured out only to find out I don't!
You probably are wondering by now where in the world the kitchen tip is in all those "now I know" statements. Well the kitchen tip is that no matter how much you plan ahead or stockpile or stay organized, life will happen and those items will and do change so instead of stressing over it just realize that you can figure or plan something better than what you did in the first place.
I say all of this to say that life is happening at my house! I planned what I thought was a great menu this week only to have my hubby say to me that despite the fact that he likes chicken, he is sick of eating chicken! Oh he knows that 90% of the meat in the freezer is chicken and I do NOT have any beef in the house right now! He doesn't want chicken all week! Oh and on a different note, he also told me that I am going to have a no cooking night this week! Soooooo needless to say, life is happening and I have to re-work the plans which excites me! I might be able to get away from the rut and try something new without too much resistance!
For other kitchen tips, head over to Tammy's Recipes, where she tells an easy way to dice carrots!
Menu Plan Monday 10/12-10/18
**Another week is upon us so that means it is time for another menu plan! This is just a plan and it could change on the cook’s whim!
Last week's menu went off without a hitch! We stayed the plan and ate the meals as planned.
I find that using master lists helps streamline menu planning so last week I took the time to update my master menu suggestion lists! (follow this link or you can find a link to each category over in my right side bar down by Organizing Junkie's button.)
This week's shopping trip was just to get the few things I was out of for meals and to do about $10 worth of stockpiling because of the sales.
This week, I have planned meals to use up things in my freezer since I had to pull several things out of it because the freezer door was left opened again!! The child is totally banned now from going into that freezer!
Lunches listed are for the kids and me. Usually with our lunches I serve carrot sticks, and some kind of in-season fruit along with juice or water to drink. Hubby usually takes dinner leftovers each day along with several items for snacks.
A special thanks to Laura-Organizing Junkie for hosting Menu Plan Monday! Need help with your menus; go check other delicious meal plans that have been linked at Laura-Organizing Junkie's site! **
Sunday (10-12)
Breakfast: eggs, sausage links or bacon and biscuits
Lunch: chicken nuggets & chips
Dinner: Arby’s
Snack: snack basket
Monday (10-13)
Breakfast: cereal and donuts
Lunch: leftovers
Dinner: creamy chicken over noodles, peas or salad, and rolls
Snack: yogurt, muffins & milk
Tuesday (10-14)
Breakfast: waffles & sausage
Lunch: leftovers
Dinner: homemade pizza & breadsticks
Snack: snack basket
Wednesday (10-15)
Breakfast: bagels, yogurt, and cereal
Lunch: chicken nuggets & tater tots
Dinner: Chicken Cordon Bleu, mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits
Snack: cookies & milk
Thursday (10-16)
Breakfast: French toast
Lunch: pizza
Dinner: Chicken Rice Soup and homemade honey oatmeal rolls
Snack: snack basket
Friday (10-17)
Breakfast: cereal and toaster strudel
Lunch: sandwich and chips
Dinner: bbq pork chops, Crashed Potatoes, corn
Snack: ice cream night
Saturday (10-18)
Breakfast: “Cook’s Choice”
Lunch: ??? probably leftovers!
Dinner: chicken parmesan, spaghetti, and French Bread
Snack: snack basket or popcorn
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Singing Sunday
I Know
by MercyMe
Where do I begin with what to say
I’ve played this conservation in my head so many times
I’m certainly not claiming to know everything
But what i do will save your life
I know, I know
That God is able
I know, I know
That He still reigns
I know, I know
That love has found a way
No matter what it is you’re going through
Even if you think you’re far beyond where hope can see
I know there is a hand that’s reaching out for you
Because He did the same for me
Chorus
It wasn’t that long ago when my own world fell apart, it fell apart
And everything here inside of me said to let go, you must let go
I found myself crying out to the One who knows my heart, He knows your heart
And holding tight to the few things that I know
I know, I know, I know
That love has found a way
Chorus
by MercyMe
Where do I begin with what to say
I’ve played this conservation in my head so many times
I’m certainly not claiming to know everything
But what i do will save your life
I know, I know
That God is able
I know, I know
That He still reigns
I know, I know
That love has found a way
No matter what it is you’re going through
Even if you think you’re far beyond where hope can see
I know there is a hand that’s reaching out for you
Because He did the same for me
Chorus
It wasn’t that long ago when my own world fell apart, it fell apart
And everything here inside of me said to let go, you must let go
I found myself crying out to the One who knows my heart, He knows your heart
And holding tight to the few things that I know
I know, I know, I know
That love has found a way
Chorus
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