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The $10 Stretch Meal That Saved My Whole Week
The other was one of those “there is absolutely nothing in this house” kind of dinners. At least that’s what everybody kept saying. Then David created I wanted to share ???? The $10 Stretch Meal That Saved My Whole Week. When Gerlad and I actually started digging through the fridge and pantry, I found enough to make something work for dinner when David got home that evening. Becaused we alll know David is the cook in the family. We used a half a box of rotini pasta, one pound of ground beef I had thawed earlier in the week, a jar with just enough prego pasta sauce left in the…
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Expectations Have Entered the Chat
Day 2: Expectations Have Entered the Chat Today is Day 2 of the countdown from our series for Mother’s Day about Mom’s and Grandma’s. Dear Family… the expectations have officially entered the chat. Grab your favorite beverage and join me on the porch for this morning’s post. At this point in the week, a few things are becoming very clear: This series, Dear Family, I Need a Break (And So Does Grandma), is a 7-day countdown to Mother’s Day—a reminder that moms don’t just “do a lot”… we quietly hold everything together while everyone else assumes it just happens. Let’s be honest: I am not the household assistant, personal chef,…
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Day 1: The Official Warning Has Been Issued
I don’t know about you, but I’ve decided to issue a letter to my family: Dear Family, I Need a Break (And So Does Grandma) — Mother’s Day Countdown Series ???? Dear Family… this is your official notice. You should know Mother’s Day is almost here, and this year we’re doing something different. Instead of silently carrying the mental checklist, the grocery list, the school reminders, the appointments, the laundry, and the “Mom where is my…” questions—we’re acknowledging it out loud. Because let’s be honest: moms don’t just wake up to a holiday. We wake up to another day of managing everything that keeps everyone else’s world running. This year…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
