Menu Monday

Heather says

A few *ahem* years ago I had a teacher whose catchphrase was “Monitor and adjust”. It was her way of having a plan, but rolling with the punches and not going completely off the rails just because life isn’t playing the way you think it should. … Keep reading...

Heather says

There’s nothing like a new year to rekindle the desire to be more organized, keep better tabs on the budget, and to be more efficient with my time (so we can do more fun things with our evenings together). … Keep reading...

Heather says

Transparency – About six weeks ago my insomnia got bad enough that I finally visited my doctor. Bad enough is my euphemism for completely out of hand and I wish I’d gone sooner. The funk is clearing and I’m sleeping better which is giving me energy beyond the have-tos.… Keep reading...

Heather says

This is one of those weeks when having a week’s menu plan is critical to our staying on budget. Most weeks, when I’m not traveling for work, I time shift. In other words, instead of working the standard 9 am – 5 pm, I am on 6 am – 2 pm.… Keep reading...

Heather says

Well, it is definitely still hurricane season on the East Coast. 

I know many of you who live on the East Coast are tired of the drama that accompanies these usually-and-thankfully-non-events.  While it looks like Matthew will make the S-curve and head out to sea, it bears watching.… Keep reading...

Heather says:

Fall is finally here, according to the calendar. I’m shaking off this year’s late summer funk and last Sunday I spent the afternoon reshooting some old recipes that need a little photographic love. I’m putting together an ebook of quick, budget-friendly weeknight dinners.… Keep reading...

Heather says

Every year I delude myself thinking that the end of the school year will result in some down time. I don’t know where I get the idea, but it plants itself firmly in my mind and I hang onto it from February until school is done in late May / early June and then I blink it’s nearly July.… Keep reading...

Heather says
If you’re out grilling, boating, or otherwise enjoying this long holiday weekend, please don’t forget to take a moment to thank and acknowledge those who gave their lives so we could have this privilege.

Some of you may have noticed that it has been very quiet around here.… Keep reading...

Heather says:
Do you ever have consistently over-estimate the amount of time and energy you’ll have in a given period?

I’m right there, right now and paying for it. This weekend I forced myself offline, with the intention of spending a lot of time with my family.… Keep reading...

Heather says

I hope everyone had a great week. I had a work trip to Salt Lake City, which is quickly turning into one of my favorite places. The company I work for, FeedBlitz*, was a sponsor of the SNAP conference.… Keep reading...

Heather says:

Ray, my fiancé, is from Southern California and is the reason tacos seem to be on the menu every week. 

Any suggestions for dinner this week, Ray?

Tacos.

Sigh. 

As if that’s not enough tacos for anyone, every couple of weeks we visit a local taco truck / stand where I have fallen in love with their tacos al pastor. … Keep reading...

Heather says:

So, let’s pretend last week didn’t happen, as it felt like herding cats more than anything. As an aside, is the site loading any faster for you? I’ve made some changes and I’m hoping they’ve helped, but I think some of the image changes made them look less sharp. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯… Keep reading...

Heather says

Last week was a doozy. There was no plan as I was flying back from Salt Lake City on a redeye and I was buried in the day job until Friday afternoon. I don’t enjoy weeks like that, but it was the best kind of work-related busy.… Keep reading...

Heather says

Are you saving the menu plans you’ve been creating? If you have a 3 hole punch and a binder, save your weekly menu plans. As you prepare your meal plans, make notes on what people enjoyed. Over time you’ll build a great resource for yourself and your family.… Keep reading...