My meal plan starts on Wednesday because the ads for my local grocery stores come out on Tuesday. Use what day works best for you. Wednesday: Meatloaf, Stuffing, Green Beans Thursday: Rice with Hamburger Gravy, Green Beans Friday: Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes for Sandwich Day with Potato Wedges and Sliced Cucumbers Saturday: Hot Dogs with Chili Beans Sunday: Spaghetti […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
You’ll notice a lot of my meal plan is the same as last week. We had a couple of unexpected things come up, so I worked around that. My brother-in-law was in an accident Friday night, so the rest of the week was just kind of what the family could find while I did a […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
Meal planning isn’t difficult, however, having a system helps. You need to be somewhat organized and a bit patient. I base my meal plans on the local sales even when they don’t mesh with the recipes I have in mind. Sometimes I spring for the ingredients anyway, but I often put that meal on hold […]
Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings…or as best as I can remember to be able to write it down
Growing up, Chicken and Dumplings was a staple in our house. The rolled out variety, not the drop variety. Us kids loved it and wanted it every chance we got. One year the parents were super broke and we ended up having dumplings for Thanksgiving dinner because it’s all they could afford and all we […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
Meal planning isn’t difficult, however, having a system helps. You need to be somewhat organized and a bit patient. I base my meal plans on the local sales even when they don’t mesh with the recipes I have in mind. Sometimes I spring for the ingredients anyway, but I often put that meal on hold […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
I meal plan on Wednesday because Tuesday is when the ads come out for my local grocery stores. Use what day works best for you. Last week went pretty well. One of the things you need to have when meal planning is flexibility. Sometimes life happens and you can’t do what you had planned that […]
Meal Planning Wednesday
I meal plan on Wednesday because Tuesday is when the ads come out for my local grocery stores. Use what day works best for you. I’ve always loved the idea of meal planning. When I’m consistent with it, dinner time goes so much smoother. Why do I keep waffling on it? Too much going on […]
Easy Pot of Pinto Beans Recipe
A few years ago, I was looking for a good basic pinto beans recipe. I came across this recipe, tried it, and loved it. I’ve been making it and variations of it ever since. I’ve printed it out a few times, but it often goes missing. I just usually look up the recipe as needed, […]
What Foods to Buy When You are Broke
When I’m trying to save money on groceries, we eat a lot of rice and chicken. Beans are also a big money saver. I found a helpful article with other great ways to save money on groceries. The $20 Grocery Budget- Here is a list of low-cost foods that you can buy to make quality […]
Slow Cooker Roast with Chile Diced Tomatoes for Tacos
I love using my slow cooker when I know it’s going to be a busy day. I often use it on Mondays because we have Boy Scouts in the evening. I’m bad about letting time getting away from me and getting a late start on cooking, and on Mondays since I have to leave by […]