Mommy Musings

I don't know about most people, but I really enjoy meal planning.  I've always liked knowing what I'm eating dinner each night.  I love that meal planning saves me money and makes me super organized.  Sounds like I've been meal planing every week for years, right?  Ehhh, not so much. See the problem lies with Skip's work schedule as a cop.  He's only home for dinner every other week at most .  And while the girls and I are still home and eat together every night, it gets harder for me to get motivated to meal plan without Skip there.  I just end up throwing something together for the three of us, pasta with butter, mac and cheese, sandwiches, breakfast for dinner, etc.  Which is silly  really as they deserve a wide variety of food every  week, not just when Skip is home. Thankfully eMeals contacted me and has stepped in to save the day.  With eMeals, the girls and I can have healthy, delicious meals planned for each night of the ...

I know, I know, I'm a day behind everyone and their way-catchier "Menu Monday".  But in this "cop house" today is like Skip's Sunday, so I'm only just getting organized now. I'll be honest.  I don't really meal plan much.  It's just hard for me to get into the grove since Skip works nights every other week.  I'll get motivated and then lose it as fast as it comes.  I've become the queen of just throwing random stuff in the shopping cart and hoping I can make a meal out of it all when I get home. However, I'm making a real effort now to not only save money, but also eat much better.  And meal planning is at the forefront of achieving those two things. So here I am ready to take on the week.  I've got my list and coupons ready to go, and I know exactly what we're making each night.  Hoping this helps cut back on the take-out we've been a little too relaxed with recently!! I got pretty much every recipe from Pinterest.  I...