Favorite Photos from September

September was one of those months that was very long, but seemed to go by in a flash. There was so much going on with the kid’s schools that it was tough to keep everything straight.

I have a few of my favorite photos to share with you from the hectic month of September.

I finally stopped by my favorite local antique shop, and spotted this cute little Pyrex that was in my budget. I also spotted a lot of other Pyrex that wasn’t in my budget.

The weather is flip-flopping between cold and hot, and Jinx has discovered that she really hates the cold. She is indoors full time, but she still doesn’t like the 40 degree mornings.

I finally have wild honeysuckle growing in the backyard! It grows all over town, and in the evening you can smell the blossoms everywhere you go. It has made it’s way to my backyard, and I love it so.

The kids have been outdoors more now that the weather is a little better. In the cool evenings Dylan and Agnes play catch, or soccer in the front yard. He is trying to teach her how to throw a perfect spiral.

 

October’s Monthly Menu

This is going to look a little bit different, but there is a reason behind it. Where to start… My family is picky, as in really picky-picky, and all of the sudden we are busy with middle school activities and high school activities at least four days a week, sometimes more. Also our grocery budget has outgrown it’s budget, and we’ve got to try and remedy that situation.

We talked about our very favorite meals, and the kids got involved with the suggestions. I’m also hoping that this will save me some serious time in the kitchen.

I’m working on a dedicated weekly menu for the entire month that will hopefully save me some time, and maybe help end the picky food waste.

 

  • MONDAY: Take-out
  • TUESDAY: Mexican food (home cooked)
  • WEDNESDAY: Take-out
  • THURSDAY: Mexican Food (home cooked)
  • FRIDAY: Take-out
  • SATURDAY: Burgers/Sandwiches (home cooked)
  • SUNDAY: Panko Chicken (home cooked)

I’ll let you know how this experiment goes. I think it is going to be nice to have a bit of a break from the kitchen and endless dishes, but I think it is going to be a bit tricky to save on the ol’ budget.

 

 

 

Happy Fall

It is finally the first day of Autumn!!! I have never been more ready for this season to arrive.

It’s time for kitty naps!

More naps!

And lots of cozy crafting!!!

 

Goodness, I’m Behind

Well, I had hoped that once the kids were back to school, I would get the house back together, and get back to posting regularly. So far, neither one has happened. I have been busy running kids here and there, and spending way too much time at the grocery store. I’ve also had a bad migraine this week, so that set me back another day. Ugh…

I really need to get my stuff together…