A Frugal Date

Even though we're fortunate to have my Mom living with us, Dave and I very rarely go out on dates. But tonight, we're going to paint the town...GREEN! Our local Whole Foods is holding a free workshop tonight called, "Healthy Shopping on a Budget at Whole Foods Market". The description says they will teach you how to find coupons and bargains for your favorite healthy products, and learn "insider tips" on how to stretch your dollar. Should be fun! Maybe we'll even treat ourselves to something delicious from the bakery!

Change of plans - Oh well, just got a call from Whole Foods. The instructor is sick, so no class tonight :( Maybe, we'll go out anyway. We were planning on doing the grocery shopping after the class. Shopping sans kids will be a nice change as I'm normally left to speed shop while Dave wrangles the babies.

Ash Wednesday

Remember, O man, that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.

~ Genesis 3:19

Repent, and hear the good news.
~ Mark 1:15

Menu Plan Monday - February 23rd

Our dinner menu for the week...

Saturday - Stew Beef & Onions with Gravy over organic brown rice & steamed green beans

Sunday - Turkeyburger Soup (using ground chicken)

Monday - Spinach Rice Casserole

Tuesday - Breakfast for Dinner - Caramel Apple Baked Pancake, Bacon & Scrambled Eggs

Ash Wednesday - Veggie Tacos & Spanish Rice

Thursday - Cheesy Tortilla Casserole (using ground chicken)

Friday - Cheese Quesadillas & Spanish Quinoa

Menu Plan Monday is hosted by Laura at I'm An Organizing Junkie.

A Season of Discontent

Maybe it's the weather; winter seems to be dragging on. Maybe it's the broken dishwasher. Maybe it's the rain shortened Daytona 500 that Kyle Busch should have won had it not been for Junior! Or maybe none of the above. But for whatever reason, I've been in sort of a funk lately. And I'm not sure why. I just suddenly find myself with this restless feeling in my soul. As if something is slightly amiss. But I can't put my finger on exactly what is wrong???

Menu Plan Monday - February 16th

What's for dinner this week?

Saturday - Taco Style Lentils & Rice with organic Spring Mix salad

Sunday - Dinner out for my Mom's Birthday!

Monday - Lentil Chili with homemade Cornbread (subbing milled flax seed for wheat germ)

Tuesday - Cheesy Tortilla Casserole (Dave found a great markdown on ground chicken last week at Kroger, so I'm subbing that for ground turkey in the recipe)

Wednesday - Cheese Quesadillas with Black Beans, Brown Rice & Corn

Thursday - Turkeybuger Soup (subbing ground chicken again!)

Friday - Homemade Cheese Pizza using Anne Jisca's Easy Pizza Dough recipe

Where there is great love, there is always miracles.

~ Willa Cather

Image: http://hubpages.com/hub/vintage-valentine-hearts-clip-art

Be My Frugal Valentine!

Since Ashleigh and her classmates are sweet enough, we decided to go the no candy route for Valentine's Day treats! We made batches of homemade play dough, colored pink using a strawberry gelatin packet. Rolled into individual size portions, we placed them in heart-themed treat bags and tied the gift tags on with glittery, curly ribbon left over from Christmas. I also added a section of red, transparent cellophane gift wrap to the tops of the treat bags for added volume and flare. We'll place the finished packets in the cute, little Valentine's cups I found on sale at Walgreens.

I love getting crafty and creative with my best-est little girl :)