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Avoiding Menu Planning Burnout

February 24, 2014

Menu Plan

Do you suffer from menu planning burnout? I do from time to time. I get tired of hunting for new recipes, digging out old recipes, figuring out what's in the pantry/fridge/freezer. But it's ironic. If I throw up my hands and don't menu plan, I add … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday

January 12, 2014

Menu Plan

So have I told you that my computer is dead? {moment of silence please} Yes, it decided to stop working over a week ago. I lovingly packed it with as many of those little air pillow thingies (the ones that come in our Amazon boxes) as possible and … [Read more...]

Menu Planning for the New Year {Hitting the Reset Button}

January 5, 2014

Menu Plan

One thing I love about a new year is the feeling of hitting the RESET button. We can start fresh with our homeschooling, budgeting, house cleaning (or *ahem* finally putting away the Christmas decorations?), and organizing. One of the things that … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday: Planning Backwards

November 4, 2013

Menu Plan

My normal menu planning routine includes hunting through the fridge, freezer, and cupboard to see what we already have. I try to plan around that and then fill in the gaps with sale items from the grocery store. Last week was crazy at our house. I … [Read more...]

Menu Plan Monday: Cook Once, Eat Twice

October 20, 2013

Menu Plan

Today's winds have definitely blown in some cooler temperatures around here. I love those chilly fall days. Bring on the sweaters, the blankets, and the soup! :) I designed this week's menu plan to keep meal prep at a minimum (still trying to finish … [Read more...]

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