In less than 24 hours (hopefully!), Sherry and I will be finished with our very first Once a Month Cooking experience. I’m all sorts of tired just thinking about the work ahead of us! But… I’m also all sorts of relieved that many of my meals for March will be prepared in one fell swoop. [...]
Menu Plan, Week of February 21
I’m in denial. One week from tomorrow I’m supposed to do my first ever major, full-blown Once a Month Cooking day. I don’t have all of my groceries. I haven’t studied and altered my instructions (we’ve changed the menu a bit). I’m not ready! So glad Sherry is coming to help me with this. She’s [...]
Menu Plan, Week of February 14
So, it’s Valentine’s Day and I’m sitting in my quiet house with only the company of a nasty head cold that I just. can’t. shake. How romantic! Hubby took the kids to the farm for a fun day with their cousins, which in my congested/sinus pressure/headache state is the absolutely most romantic thing I could [...]
February Menu Plan
After reaping the benefits of monthly menu planning for the first time in January, I’m excited to do it again. Even more exciting, though? Most of my March menu is already planned by the lovely Tricia over at Once a Month Mom! I’m partnering with her this month to celebrate her 1 year Blogiversary. You [...]
Menu Plan – Pantry Challenge Week 4
Last week of the pantry challenge, coming right up! Although my shopping habits didn’t change drastically this month, I’m so glad I cleaned out and took inventory of my freezers and pantries. I’ve also made a few things I otherwise wouldn’t have thought of. Apple syrup, apple butter, and tomato sauce (from the whole tomatoes [...]






