I'm having to re-vamp my way of doing just about everything. For instance, I used to shower before bed but now jump in first thing in the morning to help wake me up. (I also was never much of a coffee drinker, but now have one cup in the morning to get me through to my afternoon nap.) My new sleep/nap schedule has made dinner time harder since I'm sleeping from 2-5 every day. To make cooking easier, I'm starting to meal plan. I've got everything I need for dinner this week - all my meal ideas, recipes, and groceries. This week we're having Pesto Baked Chicken, then Meatball Subs, Spaghetti, Chicken Alfredo, and then a frozen pizza on Friday to give me a break. I'll let you know how it goes!
I went on Amazon to look for a meal planning book (I figure I'm going to have to shop and cook, I might as well let someone else do the planning!) and I found this. I am so excited - the recipes look great, they're split up into seasons, and each month has either a big shopping list for the whole month (hello, Costco!) or weekly lists. I'm hoping it gets here in time for me to start using it the first week in April.
Try e-mealz if you need help menu planning. I have three kiddos, 3 and under, and I don't know what we'd be eating without it! There's a link at the top of my blog and if you decide to try it, use coupon code DAVE to save $2.50. Hope this helps! I love your blog header!
ReplyDeleteYou have acclimated well to that new job of yours!
ReplyDeleteYes, meal planning for me is a must! And I have a book similar to that...I love it!
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