Maybe I'm not Martha, but these things are awesome! I didn't make all of the things on my freezer cooking plan, but I did spend my Happening-Saturday-Night making these breakfast pockets, and they're the best ones I've made so far. I don't know if it made the difference, but I used bread flour this time, and they taste fabulous! When I was a … [Read more...]
Freezer Cooking Plan
I consider it quite fortuitous that Money Saving Mom is hosting another Freezer Cooking Day at the exact same time that I need to do some freezer-cooking anyway. I was almost completely out of meat , and today was very happy to find that both boneless/skinless chicken breasts and 93% lean ground beef were on sale at my buy-price of … [Read more...]
Re-Creating Those Frozen Smoothie Mixes
During a recent frozen foods sale, I got some Yoplait Smoothies for quite cheap. Cheaper than I could find them on a regular basis, which was frustrating since we LOVED them. (And especially since our newly cleared clutter area allows us to get to the food processor easily!) I've always loved smoothies. I've even tried to make them before, but … [Read more...]
Too Many Almost Full Water Bottles?
I'm sure no organized and always prepared mother has this problem, but I do. I'd hate to know how many almost-full water bottles I've thrown away since I first reproduced. And every single time I do, it hurts. It's the big internal battle between the cheapskate-me and the germaphobe-me. But I've finally found a solution. Instead of lugging … [Read more...]
My Two Decluttering Questions
In this process of "coming clean," decluttering has made the biggest impact. I've said many times that I'm in no position to give advice. I'm a slob who is working hard to change and I share my struggles on this blog. I'm figuring out what works for me and hopefully that can help someone else figure out what works for them. In the past, when … [Read more...]
No Dustpan? No Excuses!
I haven't seen my dustpan in at least a month. The last time I remember seeing it was when I asked my 3yo daughter to go dump it in the trashcan. I'm thinking she must have fully obeyed. Now, let me acknowlege right here and now that I know exactly what is going through the mind of any "normal" person who has happened upon this post. You're … [Read more...]
Decisions, Decisions
First of all, I think my camera really is dying. But even out of focus, you get the picture. I'm really starting to resent this surface. This is the surface right inside the door we come in all the time. I've found pretty good solutions for the shoes and coats everywhere, but this dresser just attracts clutter. Things get dumped here on the way … [Read more...]
Supper in a Hurry – Quesadillas
Crazy day today. I've swept the kitchen, and that's about it. I have to say that I'm thankful for a 3yo little girl who happily says "Sure!" when I ask if she can make it to one more store before her nap time. My oldest would act like it was child abuse if I asked him that question. On a crazy day, it's nice to be able to get a quick supper on … [Read more...]
The Real Reason I Have to Sweep Everyday
Last fall, just a month or so into my new way of life, I had a conversation with an admitted "neat freak" friend. Housekeeping was the subject, and I mentioned vaguely (as has become my habit with people who know I struggle but haven't been allowed into the inner circle of people who know about the blog), that "I'm doing better." When she asked … [Read more...]