I am posting my meal plan for this week. These are easy weeknight dinner ideas that I know I'll have the energy and the time to put together, are balanced, and that everyone in the family will eat. It's a pain to come up with new dinner ideas that check off all the boxes, so I … [Read more...]
Keeping busy (and sane) during the pandemic
Keeping busy during this pandemic has not been a problem for us, in spite of being mostly locked down. Trying to stay sane is an uphill battle, me losing it most of the time and then making small advances that tend not to last long. It's work in progress. Keeping busy means I … [Read more...]
Getting ready for a new week ~ weekly meal plan
The weekend is about to wrap with a Father's Day dinner - Brian's favorite take out, and a blueberry galette for dessert. It's in the oven as I am typing, and smells delicious. It wasn't the most productive weekend, but I am caught up on laundry, the house is moderately clean, … [Read more...]
The first week of Summer Break
I've never been so happy/ relieved about the end of a school year. The last few months have been a challenge because of the lock down. I wouldn't mind homeschooling under normal circumstances, that is if we didn't also have to work full-time from home. We are still going to … [Read more...]
A day at a time
Capturing our days lately, to be able to look back and revisit. I haven't had the time or energy to blog but I'd like to do it more or less consistently. There are things I'd like to think out loud about, share my thoughts and experience. I read some blogs (not many. I don't … [Read more...]
Weekly Menu | April 3
Here is our menu plan for this week. As usual, most dishes are low-carb and gluten-free. I bought a ham for Easter but didn't get to cook it on Sunday. I am using it twice this week and freezing the rest for future meals. Monday: Baked ham with cabbage salad and … [Read more...]