Blended Meals

When it comes to meal time, I am known to stress on occasion. When I begin planning the up and coming week's dinners, I get a bit overwhelmed. One more "perk" of being in a blended family, is I not only plan meals around what's on sale at Vons/Trader Joes, but I also have to take into consideration what kids I have and on what days. Next, I narrow it down - what meals do all 6 of us enjoy, what does Cali like that Hanah and Jonah don't? Then on the days we don't have Cali but have Hanah and Jonah, I cook what Cali won't eat. Thank God, Roman, Elmo and I will consume pretty much anything, as long as it's somewhat healthy. I know Hanah and Jonah don't like fish - but Cali does! So, I usually do fish on Tuesdays and Thursdays(with Cali), A Chicken Dish and/or Pasta(when all 6 of us eat) and finally on Wed, I make something with Marinara Sauce - because believe it or not, our little Italian Meatball does not like any sauce on her pasta. Go figure! I also, try to make a brief breakfast menu following these same guidlines. It's a pain in the you-know-what at the time, but saves my sanity in th long run!

New Year = New Attitudes

 

With a new year in full swing, most of us have intentions of new plans, hopes and dreams. Many of us pledge to loose weight, promise to save money or vow to be an all around better person. 

With that being said, I made a proposal on my Facebook page to my friends.  I challenged them to give up meat one day a week.  All in all the response was positive. Of course there were those who felt the need to reply – I <3 Meat!  But most people these days, want to eat healthier, help the environment and maybe even save a factory farm animal or two.

I will be posting meal ideas and even some recipes as often as I can.  Please check back!

It Never Rains in So Cal

Rain, rain go away! Come again some other day!

Well, not when you bought two cute pairs of rain boots!  I am dying to wear these!

 

One of my girlfriends was nice enough to share her Top Secret news of a friends and family sale locally, here in Oxnard.  Maybe I will share it with you all next year…