March 16th meals :: Time Change?!?

Man, this time change has me dragging my a**. I GENERALLY drink decaf coffee. I love the smell, ritual, taste, everything about coffee, but I can’t handle the caffeine anymore. It interferes with my ability to be a sane and rational parent. Something had to give – either caffeine, or my kids – so I…

Meals for March 9 :: The Value of Routine

For those of you that know me, you will know that nothing terrifies me more than routine. The thought of waking up, getting the kids off to school, getting to the office, punching the clock, pick-ups, dinner then bedtime on repeat gives me anxiety. Which is why we have become somewhat nomadic (5 moves in…

Meals for June 18 :: Over should-ing

It has been a few weeks since I have had the time (and energy) to sit down and plan my meals ahead of time. I have been picking meals Saturday night and haven’t had the time to develop recipes or do any ‘research’ (A.K.A. read cookbooks).  It dawned on me at a girls get-a-way last…

Meals for April 30 :: Summer preparations

So, how did everyone do with the 30 day challenge? I was really good (except for my camping trip last weekend). I definitely feel lighter physically and mentally going into May. What habits are you going to continue with? What have you been waiting to reintroduce into your routine? Keeping caffeine out of my diet…

Meals for April 9 :: Inspired by Michael

A lot of people ask me if my husband eats the food I cook, and the answer is *mostly* yes. He is gone long days, and usually packs lunch AND dinner. I need to make sure what I make for him is extra special so he isn’t tempted by fast food burgers (but it still…