I am terrible at coming up with my own meal plan for the week. Rather than spend time thinking about it, I'll just run and get a pizza or some other fast food. Horrible, right?
For quite some time I've been using Menus4Moms to help me with that. You can print your grocery list, meal plan/recipes and there is also a YahooGroup for questions. For someone as busy as I am, it can't get much easier than that! Oh, the best part is it's free!
There are other lists on the site available for a small fee, but for now I'm using the free one. I'll change things out here and there for a bit healthier choices or something I know the boys will eat - but the foundation is there and it makes evenings so much easier!
Let me know if you try it and what you think!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
Tag-spang-fr-lish
One of my goals for the year is to refine my language skills. Yes, even my English could use some help!
I took three years of French in high school and can only recall "Je m'appelle Michele" and "Tu es tres gentil!" OK, maybe I can remember other things, too, but probably not appropriate for any of you that can speak French. Who doesn't love the sound of the French language? (If you don't, I don't want to know!)
I also took Spanish in college. Now that I work with a lot of Spanish speakers, I probably should ramp up those skills, too. Most of the guys that speak Spanish at my work just come to my office and ask, "Cheque?" or "Trabajo?"
And now I'm around many friends that speak Tagalog! I must be a really nosey person because if I'm around someone that's not speaking English, I think to myself, I should really learn that language! So, I've started and I have about 13 useful phrases so far. "Ang pangalan ko ay Michele!" I've also started a new list of probably no so useful phrases, but I guess it's a start. I'm not really sure I need to ask anyone around here where the museum is in Tagalog, but just in case I'm ready!
Too much? Maybe so, but it's fun! So, magandang gabi, buenas tardes, & bon soir!
I took three years of French in high school and can only recall "Je m'appelle Michele" and "Tu es tres gentil!" OK, maybe I can remember other things, too, but probably not appropriate for any of you that can speak French. Who doesn't love the sound of the French language? (If you don't, I don't want to know!)
I also took Spanish in college. Now that I work with a lot of Spanish speakers, I probably should ramp up those skills, too. Most of the guys that speak Spanish at my work just come to my office and ask, "Cheque?" or "Trabajo?"
And now I'm around many friends that speak Tagalog! I must be a really nosey person because if I'm around someone that's not speaking English, I think to myself, I should really learn that language! So, I've started and I have about 13 useful phrases so far. "Ang pangalan ko ay Michele!" I've also started a new list of probably no so useful phrases, but I guess it's a start. I'm not really sure I need to ask anyone around here where the museum is in Tagalog, but just in case I'm ready!
Too much? Maybe so, but it's fun! So, magandang gabi, buenas tardes, & bon soir!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Happy New Year!
I hope you are excited about the New Year! As you can imagine, I'm glad 2008 is over. While I do believe last year was an important life experience, I'm glad to be moving forward.
I do have many goals for this year. I hesitate to actually write them out for fear I'm going to have to explain why I didn't meet them! Maybe I'll get to them in a future post so that I will have accountability...
I have one that I will share now, and honestly, it's nothing really new. I just hope to put more focus on it. I believe many people have the same goal - to be more cognisant of my money. Saving (es muy importante), spending wisely on the variables such as groceries, etc. I have some websites that I refer to often and I hope to post them soon.
Again, Happy New Year!
I do have many goals for this year. I hesitate to actually write them out for fear I'm going to have to explain why I didn't meet them! Maybe I'll get to them in a future post so that I will have accountability...
I have one that I will share now, and honestly, it's nothing really new. I just hope to put more focus on it. I believe many people have the same goal - to be more cognisant of my money. Saving (es muy importante), spending wisely on the variables such as groceries, etc. I have some websites that I refer to often and I hope to post them soon.
Again, Happy New Year!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Long time no blog
I looked back and realized I haven't posted since March! There are many reason, as you may have noticed by the change in title and the "About Me" section.
In April my grandmother passed away - and that was heartbreaking to me. She meant the world to me.
And now I'm a single mom. My ex-husband and I still work together for the benefit of the boys. That's all I'm really going to say about that - I don't want to dwell on it.
The boys entered public school at the beginning of the year. I'll elaborate on that in a future post, but for the most part it's been a very positive experience. The elementary school has been great, and middle school is well... middle school. I think that speaks volumes all on it's own.
I'm working full time now, too. I couldn't have asked for a better place to be. My job is perfect for my skills and my boss is very flexible and understanding. It has been an absolute blessing.
That's it for the quick update - I'll post more again another time.
Have a blessed day!
In April my grandmother passed away - and that was heartbreaking to me. She meant the world to me.
And now I'm a single mom. My ex-husband and I still work together for the benefit of the boys. That's all I'm really going to say about that - I don't want to dwell on it.
The boys entered public school at the beginning of the year. I'll elaborate on that in a future post, but for the most part it's been a very positive experience. The elementary school has been great, and middle school is well... middle school. I think that speaks volumes all on it's own.
I'm working full time now, too. I couldn't have asked for a better place to be. My job is perfect for my skills and my boss is very flexible and understanding. It has been an absolute blessing.
That's it for the quick update - I'll post more again another time.
Have a blessed day!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Back to Texas we go!
We'll be on the road to Texas over the next several days. Hopefully we'll find some fun things to see and do along the way I can tell you about!
Monday, March 3, 2008
ICE
When I went to the doctor's office the other day, I saw this poster on the wall. As I was waiting, I went ahead and added the numbers into my phone. There, done. Husband, Mom and Friend.
I'm glad someone else posted this, and I can help spread it around. Why didn't I think of blogging about it?
I know, you're totally curious as to what I'm talking about now, aren't you? Well, first go get your cell phone then click here! ICE - In Case of Emergency
I'm glad someone else posted this, and I can help spread it around. Why didn't I think of blogging about it?
I know, you're totally curious as to what I'm talking about now, aren't you? Well, first go get your cell phone then click here! ICE - In Case of Emergency
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