I just got back from spending a few days in Oklahoma City with my husband and oldest daughter. So, the next few days will be catch up time. My husband had a two day meeting in Oklahoma City, so we decided that my oldest daughter and I would go along and enjoy some mother daughter time shopping and having fun together while my husband was […]

Over the last few weeks I have had several of you ask me to share what we do for lunch. Well, the reason that I often do not post my lunch plan is that we usually just do whatever and do not always follow a plan for that meal. Sometimes it is leftovers, sometimes it is quesadillas, sometimes sandwiches, and sometimes my kids just get […]

One of the things that I have found very helpful when it comes to cooking and menu planning is to occasionally do a big cooking day. I then use that food for the next few days meals, so that I do not have to cook as much. I also put some in the freezer to use when I need a really quick meal. Yesterday was […]

Last week I shared the page I use for my menu planning and shopping list each week. If you missed it, be sure to download your copy. It is free and it is my favorite menu planning page to use.  I also shared Ten Ways To Use Leftover Ham last week, so if you have leftover ham at your house and need some ideas, you […]

I want to start by thanking you all for your kind comments on my keeping it real post from last week. I think we all feel better knowing we are not alone in our struggle to get it all done. The fact is we can’t do it all and it helps to know that others understand that struggle. Thanks for letting me keep it real. This […]

We enjoyed some beautiful spring weather here in Oklahoma last week. Spring has arrived early this year and I love it. It looks like the first part of this week will be rainy for us, but the second half of the week looks greats, so I am thinking some grilling will be in order. How is the weather where you are? Here is the plan for […]