by Simple Life and Home | Feb 2, 2015 | Menu Planning
Note: When I first published this post in 2015, following a monthly menu plan was a real lifesaver for our busy homeschool lifestyle. It’s still a great option to keep our family on track, not just with our grocery budget but with our busy lives as well! If...
by Simple Life and Home | Apr 23, 2014 | Menu Planning, Money Savers, Organizing
Occasionally, I give myself an end-of-the-month grocery shopping challenge. What can I cook for dinners through the end of the month using items I have on hand instead of buying all new groceries, and how much can I save in the process? This month, my own spending in...
by Simple Life and Home | Apr 3, 2014 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Now that we’re (mostly!) settled in our new house, it’s time to start menu planning again, so here’s my April 2014 Monthly Menu Plan. If you look closely at my menu planning board, you’ll notice that it got a little banged up in the move, but it still works just...
by Simple Life and Home | Jan 16, 2014 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Welcome back to menu planning! For those of you keeping track at home, the monthly menu plan for January 2014 looks a little different from those I’ve published in the past. Instead of sticking to my old, black refrigerator, my menu planning board has found a...
by Simple Life and Home | May 1, 2013 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Happy first day of May! I hope you’re enjoying the warm spring weather as much as I am. There’s just something about the sunshine, green grass, and budding trees that brings new life to my soul. And now that some of our daily activities are coming to a close, I have...
by Simple Life and Home | Apr 9, 2013 | Menu Planning, Organizing
Whew! It’s been a busy month so far, and things are just beginning to ramp up as we finish out our AWANA program and start up summer softball. (Gotta love it when those commitments overlap each spring!) Good thing I have a monthly menu plan for April, so I’m never...
