Here’s the plan for this week: Monday:  Balsamic Pork Chops (subbed white wine for the balsamic….yum!), roasted green beans Tuesday:  Steak Tacos/Salad (flank steak and a jar of salsa in the slow cooker all day.  easy-peasy) Wednesday:  Leftovers Thursday:  Chicken Soup, salad Friday:  Grill (most…

I have to admit, my menu planning fell apart during the last month or so of school.  For all intents and purposes, I was done with the school routine.  My poor family and I limped through the last few weeks of school eating mostly eggs…

Monday:  Chicken Cacciatore (no link, because it wasn’t great), zucchini noodles (similar to this) Tuesday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Vegetable Soup Wednesday:  Stir-fry (haven’t picked a recipe yet…..any suggestions?) Thursday:  Chili Verde and cilantro-lime cauliflower rice Friday:  Burgers and Grilled Sausage, roasted veggies

Ways to Save is a series of posts about how I save money, time, my sanity, or a combination of all three.  Keep in mind, some things that save time and sanity might actually cost more money, and things that save money might take more…

May?!?!  How on earth is it May already?  We are headed into the home stretch of school, just a few more weeks until our mornings will be slow and easy……a change of pace that will be most welcome at my house. Until then, though, our…

The view from my deck this morning.  So lovely. A few of my favorite reads this week: 1.  Did you know chickens are not vegetarians? 2.  Make this.  Really, just do it.  If you don’t have/can’t find the right peppers (really, any large-ish pepper would…

Monday:  Enchilada Stuffed Peppers (using jarred green salsa instead of making my own), carrots Tuesday:  Grilled Chicken, corn on the cob, steamed broccoli Wednesday:  Mini Meatloaf Muffins, salad bar Thursday:  Chili Verde, cilantro-lime cauliflower rice Friday:  Leftovers Linking up with a menu round-up here.

Ways to Save is a series of posts about how I save money, time, my sanity, or a combination of all three.  Keep in mind, some things that save time and sanity might actually cost more money, and things that save money might take more…

Monday:  Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie (recipe coming soon, based on one from this book), salad Tuesday:  Slow-cooker Roast Chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli Wednesday:  Pig in a Skillet (prepping Kalua Pig night before), sautéed greens (will skip the bacon), carrots Thursday:  Carne Guisada (modified for slow-cooker), cilantro-lime cauliflower…

Here’s the plan for this week: Monday:  Braised Pork Paprikash (from this book), cabbage noodles (from this book), steamed broccoli Tuesday:  Chicken Tacos, spanish rice, salad Wednesday:  Breakfast Burritos Thursday:  Pot Roast, mashed potatoes (going to try this recipe) Friday:  Leftovers Saturday:  Grill (burgers or…