Category Archives: Homemaker’s Journal

May 3

Hello May

This month is going to go by in a flash… The kids are down to just seven (that’s right SEVEN) days of school, and I’m really not ready for Summer.

I’m trying to get the garden planted, and house cleaned and stocked before that first day of Summer break.

We also have a ton of field trips, last minute projects, music programs, eighth grade graduation, and fifth grade awards. I’m afraid I’m going to miss something…

The weather is finally starting to turn into Spring, and I think the extra time outdoors is helping our moods a bit. I can’t stay out of the garden centers though. I want to plant flowers everywhere.

 

Nov 8

Cough… Cough… Sneeze… Sneeze…

My goodness I am behind on posts, and everything else in my life right now. My oldest kiddo, and my husband, and myself have come down with a very nasty cold/flu. For the last two weeks we have been very ill. Between the brain fog, and constant coughing, I’m just wiped out…

So here’s a picture of Jinx doing what she does best, and I hope to be back to regular posting soon. For now, I’m going to go and crash out of the couch for a bit.

Nov 1

Hello November

As sad as I am to see October’s end (it’s my very favorite month and my favorite holiday), I am really happy to see November arrive. The last two weeks in October are the busiest time of the year in our house, and I’m really ready for everything to slow down a bit.

Jinx and I took the morning off, and caught up on Stranger Things 2 on netflix. I cooked ahead a few meals for the freezer in the afternoon, and attempted to attack the pile of dirty dishes in the kitchen. It was nice to take some time to myself, and snuggle with the kitty.

Maybe tomorrow we’ll be a bit more productive.

 

 

 

Oct 4

Task Master

This week has been filled with housework. Catching up laundry, cleaning up the kitchen, including that giant pile of neglected dirty dishes, and cleaning the boy’s room a little bit everyday.

And coffee, lots and lots of coffee…

Last week I had terrible migraines, and I think I slept away four solid days. It is funny just how much doesn’t get done around the house when the homemaker is ill. I’m feeling much better this week, and motivated to get this house back in order.

Jinx isn’t helping with any of the tasks though, she just wants snuggles.

Oct 3

October’s Monthly Menu

October is finally here!!! It is my very favorite month of the year. It is also one of the busiest months around our neck of the woods. I’ve got a menu planned for the family, and I’m still sticking with my veggie meals.

  • 10/1/17: Panko Chicken, Spaghetti, and Homemade Bread
  • 10/2/17: Burgers, Pizza Rolls, and Curly Fries
  • 10/3/17: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/4/17: Grilled Chicken, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 10/5/17: Chili, Saltines, Fritos, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 10/6/17: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry, Rice, and Sushi
  • 10/7/17: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 10/8/17: Marinated Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 10/9/17: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 10/10/17: Steak Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/11/17: Waffles and Bacon
  • 10/12/17: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/13/17: Panko Chicken and Fries
  • 10/14/17: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Banana Muffins, and Hash Browns
  • 10/15/17: Chili, Saltines, Fritos, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 10/16/17: Snack Dinner- Meat/Cheese/Cracker Tray, Veggies & Hummus, Fresh Fruit
  • 10/17/17: Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/18/17: Bacon, Toast, and Hash Browns
  • 10/19/17: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/20/17: Burgers, Pizza Rolls, and Curly Fries
  • 10/21/17: Bacon, Toast, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 10/22/17: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 10/23/17: Grilled Chicken, Roasted Veggies, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Bread
  • 10/24/17: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/25/17: BBQ Chicken Sliders, Fancy Grilled Cheese, and Tater Tots
  • 10/26/17: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/27/17: Panko Chicken Mashed Potatoes, and Birthday Cake
  • 10/28/17: Sausage, Cinnamon Rolls, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 10/29/17: Panko Chicken, Fries, and Birthday Cake
  • 10/30/17: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Homemade Salsa
  • 10/31/17: Chili, Saltines, Fritos, Cornbread, and Brownies

The calendar is filling up fast, I hope I remember to get all of the tasks done. At least the meals are planned…