I am sitting here on Sunday night writing up our meal plan. Ben already took care of Sunday's dinner with the kids. I got back late this evening from a girl's trip to New York City! We had a blast. I got invited by the "beach moms" (the group of lovely ladies that took me under their wing every week … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan: September 28th - October 4th
September 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Last week's meal plan was a TOTAL success. There was nothing special about it but the meals worked out perfectly. I think a lot of it was me being realistic about what I could do each day. Our days are more routine at this point and so certain days I can put more effort into dinner than others. I am … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan : September 21st - 27th
September 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Wow! A whirlwind of a week. So many great things to be grateful for. Last week began like any other week, filled with activities but ended with a trip to Baltimore and the Natural Products Expo for me and a trip to Great Wolf Lodge New England for our whole family. I was trying to think of what … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan: September 14 - 20th
September 14, 2014 by 11 Comments
So this week was a great one when it comes to meals and meal planning. It wasn't because we stuck with every single thing, though we did a really good job. It was because we got closer to establishing a routine. We are finally close to both a Whole Foods Market and a Trader Joes. I didn't realize … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan - September 7-13th - Adding Homemade Snacks In The Mix
September 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
YAY! The first week of school ended with huge smiles on faces! <--The best thing in the world. We were all so anxious jumping in but it was perfect. Actually, it was a pretty stress free week. School lunches went great, dinners were good, I got work in and the kids met new friends and had a … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan: August 31st - September 6th Back to School
September 1, 2014 by 2 Comments
We had an awesome week last week. A perfect ending to a completely hectic, transitional, just all around crazy summer. My parent's are here to spend the last few days of summer with us and were able to celebrate with us yesterday when we had some friends over for a little party. Thank gosh for my … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan: August 24 - 30th Mama H Comes!!
August 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
We have had a great couple of weeks in the new home! Finally starting to get everything unpacked and make it a home. The kids are running free in the yard and feeling like they can finally breath. Heck, moving around is hard. Especially on the little ones! H has become quite the mama's boy but they … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan: August 10 - 16th Finally In Our New Home
August 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
After 10 days of painting, DIYing, and unpacking, we have officially moved in. We dropped off the apartment keys, said goodbye to our temporary home (H is so confused), and said hello for good to our new one. Let the madness of renovating and the settling down of life begin. Finally, time to set our … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan: August 3rd - August 9th
August 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
CRAZIEST week ever! We got back from our vacation to North Conway (more on that later) last Saturday. Sunday my parents came (thank God for them!). Monday we closed on our new home. And everyday after that we spent traveling back and forth from the apartment to the home to clean, paint, and do … [Read more...]
Food Preparation For A Week Long Vacation
July 21, 2014 by 3 Comments
We are headed up to gorgeous North Conway, NH with friends this week. Every other year, a group of college friends and all of our families go away on vacation together. There are 8 adults and 9 kids (between the ages of 2 ½ and 7). I realize that this does not sound like bliss, but it is. There is … [Read more...]
