Food
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Wednesday Morning Life: Aldi Runs, Family Chaos, and Budget Living That Keeps Us Going
My favorite part of the week is Wednesday morning because it is the day David if off and I can do things then. This Wednesday started like most mornings around here — not quiet, not slow, and definitely not organized in the way people imagine when they think about home life. David was already talking about lawnmower jobs before I had fully woken up. Then he threw in I have to go get my Social Security Card today. Gerald was moving through the house like he had a schedule he didn’t feel like sharing. Which we all know he doesn’t have. Charlie, Bear and Pheobie are all sleeping. And I…
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???? What We’re Having for Lunch Today: Turkey, Ham, Cheese Sandwiches and a Quick Midday Break
David was off today due to a mishap with my brother who went to Oklahoma but didn’t tell anyone. I thought I would share ???? what I had for lunch today: A Oven Roasted Turkey Breast , and Black Forest Ham, Cheddar Cheese Sandwiches as I took a quick midday break with David while he cleaned the house. This made lunch today one of those in-between kinds of meals. I usually use a Croissant for but we didn’t have any so I used Light Bread ie White Bread and Mayo just as David did. Not planned out. Not fancy. Just whatever we could throw together while the day was already…
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???? Taco Tuesday: How a Simple Family Meal Still Brings Everyone to the Table
Most everyone on the planet knows Tuesday is none as #TacoTuesday and in my home Taco Tuesday isn’t fancy. It’s not styled. It’s not perfect. It’s not something I plan three days ahead with matching plates and Pinterest boards. How about you? It’s more like this: we open the fridge, and we see what we’ve got, and turn it into something that makes everybody come back through the kitchen at the same time. Because that’s really what Taco Tuesday does—it gathers people around the dinner table. For my family there is something about building your own plate that makes even teenagers pause for a second and join in. One adds…
