Time seems to pick up speed with every passing year. It feels like just yesterday we were beginning 2023, yet here we are at the start of 2024! We had a nice Christmas. We had family visit and were able to engage in several traditions that we love. Now it’s time to buckle down and get back to doing schoolwork. Here are the meals we will eat this month as we do … [Read more...] about January 2024 Meal Plan
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December 2023 Meal Plan
I’m so glad December is here! In contrast to the chilly weather outside, we have lots of warm food inside. We also have Christmas decorations up and are in the process of preparing for the holiday. I love watching my kids as we do this. The season is so magical for them! We’re going to get three weeks of school out of the way before we take a break and enjoy the presence … [Read more...] about December 2023 Meal Plan
November 2023 Meal Plan
Last month was incredibly busy! We moved to a new house in a new city, and my husband started a new job. We are not quite settled—we still have many boxes to unpack—but we are getting there. We are ready to start school again (we’ve taken several weeks off to accommodate the move) and to have a normal menu that doesn’t rely heavily on takeout and convenience … [Read more...] about November 2023 Meal Plan
August 2023 Meal Plan
Because it is when we resume school, August tends to be full of activity. I imagine this is also the case for many of you! This August may be even more hectic than usual for us. This is because we may be initiating some changes regarding my husband’s work and our place of residence. Things are still uncertain at this point, but we should know soon if I will be spending my month … [Read more...] about August 2023 Meal Plan
July 2023 Meal Plan
It’s so hot here on the Texas Gulf Coast that we are practically melting! Last month we had at least 17 days of triple-digit heat. Temps this high aren’t unusual for us to have for a few days in July and August, but June was early, and they lasted for an extended period of time! Though my girls did run through the sprinkler a few times, we spent most of our time indoors. … [Read more...] about July 2023 Meal Plan
June 2023 Meal Plan
I am not certain what occurred with the month of May. It feels like it just began, but it has passed and we are already in the first days of June! Our temperatures are in the 90s during the afternoon hours, so there is no doubt that we’ve reached the beginning of summer. We are expecting a pretty uneventful month. We are looking forward to a short visit from a family … [Read more...] about June 2023 Meal Plan
May 2023 Meal Plan
We had a busy end to our April! We had family visit for a couple of weeks. They assisted us with a garage sale. This endeavor was incredibly successful! We also took the girls on a field trip to a history museum and enjoyed the spring weather by visiting my kids’ favorite playground. This month should be less eventful for us. We will continue doing school, of … [Read more...] about May 2023 Meal Plan
April 2023 Meal Plan
We’ve had thunderstorms blow through, flowers are blooming, and our temperatures are creeping up to the 90s. Spring is well and truly underway! A new month has begun, which means it is also time for a new menu. We are making great progress on this year’s school materials. We will take a 2-week break at the end of this month because we have family coming for a visit. We … [Read more...] about April 2023 Meal Plan