Meal Planning S3: Make Meals

This week doesn’t include any new meals.  The plan was to use up some of what was already in the freezer and prep a few meals to the freezer. How did the meal plan work: Overall, better.  I am so out of practice with checking the meal plan and...

Meal Planning S3: Prepare Meats

I mentioned in my last post that my groceries were delivered 30 minutes late.  I was also informed that my Saturday company was arriving early…though that changed too.  After groceries arrived, I prioritized deboning chicken before my guests arrive. Meats to prepare:...

Where is Minimalism Going?

Experientialism.  That’s my guess anyway. The Minimalism movement came from society’s need to be less overwhelmed.  Everyone’s reasons for being overwhelmed included but wasn’t limited to having too much stuff.  Also, everyone’s...

Meal Planning S3: Grocery Delivery

When I lived close to a large grocery store, I had groceries delivered and it was heaven!  It only took $5/order and saved me the insane stress that comes with grocery shopping (made much worse by a brain injury).  The delivery was reliable and they almost...

Meal Planning S3: Toss and Plan

Once again I’ve fallen prey to ordering delivery all the time.  I didn’t write the date on any of them and I now have no idea what is safe to eat.  When thinking back as to why I haven’t made something at home or ordered more food to cook at home, I...

Curating a Boost Box from Sentimental Items

I can’t remember the exact context that I had heard about a Boost Box, but essentially it was in regards to creating a small collection of things that could boost your mood when feeling down. I created my Boost Box when I was going through my sentimental...

I Tried a 2-hr Home Cleaning Routine

My sister found this article that boasts a 2-hour cleaning routine.  When our plans changed suddenly on a Saturday, we both decided to give it a try.  The article gives a list of tasks per room to perform and moves through the rooms in the house. While my sister read...
Organizing Above-Microwave Cabinet

Organizing Above-Microwave Cabinet

I find that the cabinet above the microwave/stove vent is the most accessible of the two smaller and highest cabinets in a kitchen.  Some of the obstacles commonly found in this cabinet are ventilation or electrical cords to the microwave. Prior to my remodel...

Meal Planning S2: Adjusting Meals

I never know exactly what I’ll get when I begin to implement my meal plan.  For instance, this time I went shopping I couldn’t find green onions and had to use shallots.  Welcome to the fun! This is why learning to adjust meals in a meal plan is...

Meal Planning S2: Carb Prep

So as mentioned in Meal Planning – Meat Prep post, I started a rice mix while I was deboning the rotisserie chicken.  The timing was pretty much perfect. Rice Mixes: I finally ate the Tilapia prepared in my original Meal Prep series.  To go with it, I made...