What I’ve learned this week…

by Donna on February 8, 2010

Photo: geishaboy500

We just arrived home from a short little trip to visit family and friends out of the state. Unfortunately we had to leave 2 days early because we caught an awful stomach virus which was pretty rough. We made it home last night and I’ve been spending most of my time sleeping and hoping that this bug goes away quickly.

During the 5 hour drive I was able to listen to a bunch of great podcast’s (did I mention how much I’m loving my IPod). I came across a great podcast done by a couple who are digging out of debt. (more on this later!) It was incredibly encouraging! I came home, although sick as a dog, with a renewed focus on getting OUT OF DEBT!

So… what else did I learn this week:

  • Traveling with 2 toddlers by myself isn’t really that bad.
  • Packing clothes in laundry baskets was a great idea!
  • Bringing books to read is a joke! I never have time to read!
  • My Ipod was be a life saver. Instead of listening to Dora the Explorer a hundred times I can enjoy podcast’s and audiobooks!
  • I always pack too much food (what do I think, people won’t feed us?!?!)
  • I never have enough time to see everyone.
  • I have the BEST friends!! I’m pretty sure they still love me even though we may have passed this stomach bug to everyone we saw. **sorry girls
  • If you head up north hoping to see snow, don’t be discouraged when it snows 22 inches back at home and does NOT snow where you are headed.
  • There’s no place like home

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Menu Plan Monday – February 1 – 7

by Donna on February 1, 2010

Monday: Chicken Enchiladas (making extra to freeze),

Tuesday: Possible Roast in the Crockpot with William Sonoma Short Rib Sauce  – YUMMO!!

Wednesday: Heading to Ct – Leaving Kevin to fend for himself (He requested that I don’t worry about him, I promise I’m not neglecting him. )

Although I won’t be too busy in the kitchen this week I’ll be busy doing laundry, cleaning and packing up 2 toddlers and myself for a week out of town. I’m always amazed how much stuff these little guys need for a few days away!!

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Valentines Day – You Plan it!

January 28, 2010

Photo by: Darwin Bell
Valentines day is right around the corner.
Is anyone out there worried? Worried that your husband didn’t plan anything spectacular. No dreamy, romantic, candlelit dinner, no flowers, no chocolates. Cheer up! I have a great solution for you!!

Why don’t you plan Valentines day??

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Seeking God and JoyShop Ministries

January 27, 2010

Photo: Anita Keagy, Joy Shop Ministries
Last weekend I spent 2 nights with a bunch of super fun and encouraging girls at a woman’s retreat. I’m still recovering. I have to say that this was the best woman’s retreat I’ve attended. The speaker, Anita Keagy, lead the workshop, or should I say JoyShop. Anita has a [...]

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Menu Plan Monday – January 25-January 31

January 25, 2010

Monday: Leftovers from the weekend!
Tuesday: Slowcooker Sausage and Sauce
Wednesday: 6 can Chicken chicken Tortilla Soup
Thursday: Zucchini Casserole
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Lasagna with Salad
Sunday: Sandwiches and soup
I started to use my MacBook this week and the one thing I am missing like crazy is Microsoft OneNote. I can’t believe how much  I relied on it to store all [...]

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What a week!

January 22, 2010

I had big plans for this week.  I have 3 more posts that I’m working on to follow up on my 2010 Goals. Unfortunately my PC had a little run in with a cup of coffee, my adorable 1 1/2 year old played a part in the drama as well. As I dried up my [...]

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Menu Plan Monday – January 18-24

January 17, 2010

Monday: Meatloaf in a Crockpot – See how here
Tuesday: Rice and Lentil Skillet * Recipe below
Wednesday:  Barbecue Beans and Wienies
Thursday: Chopped Salad
Friday: Taco Salad – using Taco meat from the freezer and leftover salad fixings
** I’m going away for the weekend (two entire nights with no kids!!!!) so I’ve planned a few things from the [...]

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Help for Haiti

January 16, 2010

I’m sure I’m not alone here when I say that I feel a bit helpless to help those in Haiti. But I’m not helpless. Not at all! There are so many ways that I can help.
Click over to Money Saving Mom’s post and see what you can do!
Here’s how our family be helping:
We will be [...]

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2010 Goals – Part 2 – Better Stewardship

January 15, 2010

There are 3 areas that I feel I need to be a better steward in: Time, Finances and Talents
TIME: This is a BIG one. I don’t think I’m alone on this one; I struggle with time management. I tend to exhibit many A.D.D symptoms. For example today. I started working on our budget for the [...]

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2010 Goals – Part 1

January 14, 2010

Yes, I make resolutions… No I’m not promising anyone that I’m finally going to lose the baby weight… or the other 50 lbs that just seem to stick around. Nope!
You see I have this theory…
If I can follow through with the goals that I’ve set in place for 2010, then one of the natural responses [...]

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