Menu planning, Part 2

Today I want to talk a bit about how menu planning helps me stick to my budget:

Menu planning

I didn’t really get serious about menu planning until after Jameson was born. At that point, it became more than a good idea; it was the only way I could guarantee to get dinner on the table!
I certainly don’t get to this every week, but my week goes so much better when I do. [...]

Easter memories

Holidays are worth celebrating, and none more than Easter — at least, that’s the impression I grew up with, given the special attention my parents gave to celebrating this important Sunday.

And so I thought it might be fun to write a bit about the Easter traditions we had growing up. I know it’s now only a few days before the event, but if nothing else, this will be fodder for next year’s celebration! [...]

Egg Casserole

Some time ago Brietta posted a recipe for egg casserole (it is a quick quiche-type fix-up) which has since become regular fare at my house. Perfect for those “last minute” meals.
This morning was one of those hoped for “snow days” - even the institutions of higher education canceled classes. The college boys woke up to [...]

How to fold a fitted sheet

I have always had a reputation for being cantankerous particular about my bed. It has to be made, it has to be made my way, and it has to stay the way I left it all day. My poor sisters — I would go into a panic if I walked into our bedroom and saw [...]