The Sunday Scoop

Hi Lovelies!

Tonight I will be posting 3 things that I HAVE to do, 2 things that I HOPE to do, and one thing that I am HAPPY to do.

THE SUNDAY SCOOP

Here's the scoop to my week:

3 THINGS THAT I HAVE TO DO

• plan my meals for the week 
• fold the laundry
• establish before school, after school, and evening routines

2 THINGS THAT I HOPE T TO DO

•  fold the laundry
• write/schedule a few blog posts

1 THING THAT I AM HAPPY TO DO

• play with my kids

This week is going be just as busy as last week was. I need to plan our meals for the week and I need to work on my lists for before school, after school, and evening routines.

What are you up to this week?

Happy Homemaker Monday 8/7/2017

Good Morning Lovelies and Happy Monday?  

How was your weekend?

It was pretty good. We didn't do much.We tool our oldest to her friend's birthday party on Saturday and just relaxed on Sunday.

The weather:::

On my reading pile:::

I am reading Lethal by Sandra Brown. I'm on chapter 2 and I really like to so far.

Movies or Shows I watched this weekend:::

I have been watching old reality shows on the E channel

On my TV:::

Gilmore Girls
Safe Haven
The Ranch
Party of Five
13 Reasons Why
The Crown

On the menu for this week:::

Monday-Baked potatoes, salad, fruit
Tuesday- Creamy ranch chicken
Wednesday- Leftovers
Thursday- Beans, cornbread, fried potatoes
Friday- Tacos, chips, veggies, fruit
Saturday- Homemade meatballs
Sunday- Ham (slow cooker), mashed potatoes, veggies, fruit

On my to do list:::

Laundry
Schedule blog posts for this week and next week
Vacuum
Clean bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundry room

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

Working on some new inserts for my planner
Working on the format for my cookbook
Working on my new shop
Work on website for newspaper
Write Mattie Beal story for newspaper
Plan C's birthday party

Happening this week:::

Shopping for school supplies
C's birthday
C's birthday party

Looking around the house:::

My house is clean!!!

What I'm wearing today:::

black shorts and a red t-shirt (my pjs)

One of my simple pleasures:::

Watching a good movie on Netflix

Bible verse, Devotional::: 

What's Up Wednesday

Hi Lovelies!!

I'm late getting this post up, but here is what I have been up to this wonderful Wednesday!

What I'm eating this week: This week's meal plan is full of sandwiches, breakfast for dinner, and one or two slow cooker meals. It's a busy week!

What I'm working on this week: I'm still working on planner bands, planner clips, and planner inserts. I hope to have these listed soon in my shop. I am also working on a new project with my hubby. I hope to talk about it soon, but I'm very excited to be working on this with him since it's something that I have always wanted to do.

What I'm watching/reading: Right now I am reading Lethal by Sandra Brown. She a new author that I discovered at our local library.

What I'm listening to: Party of Five on Free Form

What I'm loving: Just spending time with my family before my oldest daughter has to go back to school in a few weeks. I cannot believe that she will be in the 2nd grade!!! 

What are you up to this Wednesday?

Refrigerator Organization

When it comes to organizing your refrigerator, it can be the center of organization and chaos all in one. With an organized and clean refrigerator you can,

1) prepare better meals
2) utilize  everything with less spoilage
3) prevent buying duplicate items

I find the best time for me to wipe down and organize my refrigerator is right before my big grocery shopping day so that I can see what I need to add to my ever growing grocery list. Keeping the refrigerator clean and organized will make it easier for your family to find what they are looking for. As well as maximize your food's shelf life.

It is important to have a system implemented with your refrigerator and to put things back in the same spots. Older items should be kept in the from, so that they can be used first, and newer items should be kept in the back. It is also important to keep the outside of the refrigerator clear and organized with limited paper. If you do have papers remove any outdated or unnecessary papers. Keep things of the top of the refrigerator and remember to wipe down the front and sides as well.  You can put a basket on top to place lose items that your need to store there.

Here are a few suggestions that will help keep your refrigerator clean and organized for good.

 1) place healthy items that you need to eat more of in the front and place the fatty foods in the back. By doing this it will ensure that you are eating healthier.

2) Keep a list of leftovers with the date that it was prepared.

3) Use clear, plastic handled baskets to contain loose items that constantly falling when you open the door

4) Use a drawer in the refrigerator to store bottled water. This keeps them from rolling around.

What are some helpful tips for organizing your refrigerator. Please leave them in the comments below!!