Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
Our family continues to grow. And by that I mean we keep having more children and those children keep on growing. And thus, so does our grocery bill. I mentioned the other day that we are trying to learn how to be coupon savvy. And we already shop in bulk. But there are other things I can do as the mother of this large family to help cut our grocery costs. If you haven't read the … [Read more...]
With an ever-growing family, I've had to learn a few things about eating well for less. You can do it, too. 1. Make a weekly menu a couple days before grocery shopping day. It's not that hard. You know what your family likes to eat, and if not, just ask them. Don't make a menu for breakfast or lunch, just dinner. 2. Make your grocery list from the menu you've written. Include every … [Read more...]
I have a few things on my list to cook and freeze for after Landen's birth. I did buy a family size packaged Four Cheese Stouffer's Lasagna (sshhhh....our little secret!) On my list to do this weekend are: homemade mac-n-cheese a double batch of vegetable beef stew chicken pot pie chicken and rice and I want to do some type of Mexican lasagna/casserole......haven't decided … [Read more...]
Over the years, I've been more and more compelled to eat healthy, but as a mother, I am even more so. Giving my children the best chance possible to grow into healthy, mature adults includes feeding them the healthiest foods I can. Not a problem, since I love to cook and love to feed them. It's often difficult to navigate the world of nutrition when attempting to feed our children … [Read more...]
I used to not really have to think about it. When we needed food, I noticed and drove to the store with my one or two children and perused the aisles non-chalantly, maybe haphazardly even, picking up random items according to their likeability. I remember hoping that somehow the items in my cart would come together on a few plates here and there that next week, and also, that I didn't cause myself … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom of eight boys, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood. It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
