We're recovering from a super-fun, busy birthday party weekend. Our sweet Emma turned 8 last week, and we had 20-some people at our house to celebrate. Whew! The pro: We have a fridge full of leftover party food. The con: Not all of that food is … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday: A Must-Have for a Crazy-Busy Week
It's birthday party week around here. Our sweet Emma will be turning 8 later this month, and we're having the whole family over this coming Saturday for a birthday party to celebrate. Our week will be filled with party planning, decoration making, … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday {Grocery Prices Drive Me to My Pantry}
Has anyone else noticed your grocery bill creeping higher and higher? I just went to the store today, and even with my sale shopping and coupons, my total was much higher than it was this time last year. I doubt it's just me, but I'm starting to get … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday :: Kicking off the New Year
The past two weeks without menu plans have been... well... uhm... interesting? We've done the five o'clock what's-for-dinner scramble more than once. And there may have been takeout involved more than once. I'm definitely done with takeout. I'm … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday: Company’s Coming
It's that time of year. The tree is up. The lights are lit. Some of the gifts are bought (though not wrapped yet!). And company is coming. Emma's Christmas program is this weekend, and that means out-of-town grandparents will be descending on our … [Read more...]