Now that I’ve mastered menu planning, I’m moving on to being better organized with my homemaking skills (yes, I use the term homemaking very lightly!)  As I sit down to write the menu for the week, I’ll also think about the tasks to accomplish for this week.  I’ll make 3 lists: 1 list of maintenance tasks that I will also post  1 list of personal tasks such as bills to pay, people to call, and activities for the week 1 {Read More}

Now that I’ve mastered menu planning, I’m moving on to being better organized with my homemaking skills (yes, I use the term homemaking very lightly!)  As I sit down to write the menu for the week, I’ll also think about the tasks to accomplish for this week.  I’ll make 3 lists: 1 list of maintenance tasks that I will also post  1 list of personal tasks such as bills to pay, people to call, and activities for the week 1 {Read More}

One purpose of my blog has always been to help me be more organized at home and with my shopping.  When I started writing it I began posting my weekly menu plan, which has now become second nature for our family.  We know what meals we have to choose from for the week and for the most part stick to that plan.  When we’ve finished the list we know that it’s time to eat leftovers from the fridge.  Now that {Read More}