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Posted in in the kitchen on Nov 24th, 2008
It’s Menu Plan Monday!
We will be spending Christmas at my Grandma’s house with my entire extended family on my Mom’s side of the family - I can’t wait!!
Monday: Chicken Alfredo and Stir Fry Veggies
Tuesday: Pizza with our Life Group
Wednesday: munchies on the road
Thursday: at my Grandmas!
Friday: at my Grandmas!
Saturday: at my Grandmas!
Breakfast: oatmeal, smoothies, [...]
Posted in simple living on Nov 20th, 2008
This morning I am, in addition to other things, watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of the Rings. I’ve never seen the extended version before and was struck by some early lines by Bilbo Baggins.
After describing the Hobbits as people who work the land, love things that grow, enjoy good food, are very [...]
Posted in in the kitchen, natural living on Nov 19th, 2008
After doing quite a bit of research on migraine headaches and the effect of food on them I decided to try going MSG free. This means we have done an overhaul on the foods we eat; not eating MSG’s means that we now eat almost nothing pre-packaged.
MSG can be hidden under so many names. [...]
Posted in homemaking on Nov 18th, 2008
Oh boy! I got so far behind on laundry - over a week behind!
With as busy as I have been with applying for jobs, starting back to work, huge grad school projects, and taking my licensure exams on Saturday I just didn’t get it done. It’s all done now. Three large loads!
Time to go [...]
Posted in in the kitchen on Nov 17th, 2008
It’s Menu Plan Monday!
This week will be a very very busy week! Good thing there are tons of yummy meals planned and prepared!
Monday: Tomato Risotto
Tuesday: Mexican Lasagna
Wednesday: Ham and Macaroni Casserole
Thursday: Winter Soup
Friday: Pepperoni Pizza
Saturday: Chinese Fried Rice
Breakfast: oatmeal, pancakes, fruit & yogurt smoothie, or toast
** Side Note: Must drink milk with breakfast everyday [...]