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post #81 of 112
2/1/07 at 3:19pm
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I spend the first two hours of every day getting things done around the house. Laundry, cleaning a sink, vacuuming. I am a neat freak and clutter stresses me, and having things around the house done by 8 am makes the rest of the day go more smoothly. That is MY golden ticket.
I have been trying to wake up 2 hours or so before the kids. That has been helping alot
post #82 of 112
2/2/07 at 1:49pm
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www.menus4moms.com

They are now doing a daily reminder email to help get/keep house in order
post #83 of 112
2/2/07 at 11:38pm
Well I spent $89 (from last monday, I go to the store on Monday's). Seems high with only 2 adults and a toddler, but its less than I usually spend.
post #84 of 112
2/2/07 at 11:45pm
Oh sorry that was meant for another thread!! I was wondering where it posted because I didn't see it on the other thread, sorry!
post #85 of 112
2/3/07 at 4:09am
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post #86 of 112
2/3/07 at 2:04pm
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Oh sorry that was meant for another thread!! I was wondering where it posted because I didn't see it on the other thread, sorry!
Too funny!
post #87 of 112
2/3/07 at 11:57pm
Just wanted to add (if it's been mentioned already, I apologize!) that http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com has wonderful recipes. She explains how to make/prepare them really well.
post #88 of 112
2/8/07 at 6:48pm
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Just wanted to add (if it's been mentioned already, I apologize!) that http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com has wonderful recipes. She explains how to make/prepare them really well.
I love that site!
post #89 of 112
2/14/07 at 5:07pm
Subbing...great thread! Thanks for starting this.
post #90 of 112
2/14/07 at 5:12pm
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Subbing...great thread! Thanks for starting this.
No problem

This thread has helped me a TON! :
post #91 of 112
2/15/07 at 4:44am
How did I miss this thread?!?!? I just read the whole thing start to finish and bookmarked all the sites and made a list of books to order from the library...I am in love with all the ideas here mamas


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Well...still working this out
Came up with a "Dailoy Dozen" list. Things that must be done every day. That is all I am ging to focus on right now...doing the minimum in each of the daily dozen.
I am totally stealing your "daily dozen" idea It makes things seem more managable if I can fit everything in to a list of 12 items lol.
post #92 of 112
2/17/07 at 2:50am
How are you doing on the waking up earlier than the rest of the fam, Angela?? That has been my goal for like six months now.......and I still have YET to do it. I just am a totally diff. person when that alarm clock goes off and all my strict determination from the night before goes right out the window. What's your secret?

I'm sure the fact that I stay up til 12-1 am and take an hour plus nap with my son everyday doesn't help much.....but those are sleeping habits I can't seem to get out of either!
post #93 of 112
2/18/07 at 4:02pm
Easy lunch idea:

3/4 c lentils (the bags always say to rinse, but I'm not sure that I ever have)
3/4 c brown rice
3 c water
1 pkg taco seasoning (or equiv if you make your own)

Combine in a crockpot and cook on low for about 4 hours. Can serve over lettuce like taco salad, in tortillas, top with grated cheese, sour cream tomatoes, or other Mexican toppings. Very versatile, freezes well too!
post #94 of 112
2/20/07 at 3:34pm
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Originally Posted by tangomoon View Post
Easy lunch idea:

3/4 c lentils (the bags always say to rinse, but I'm not sure that I ever have)
3/4 c brown rice
3 c water
1 pkg taco seasoning (or equiv if you make your own)

Combine in a crockpot and cook on low for about 4 hours. Can serve over lettuce like taco salad, in tortillas, top with grated cheese, sour cream tomatoes, or other Mexican toppings. Very versatile, freezes well too!
Will have to try....sounds nummy
post #95 of 112
2/21/07 at 10:00pm
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post #96 of 112
3/1/07 at 5:01pm
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Still finding my way...
post #97 of 112
3/5/07 at 12:29am
Love this thread! :
post #98 of 112
3/5/07 at 2:06am
I would do the wake before my children thing, but this baby has a wakeful needing to nurse period from 5:45. And I REALLY can't see me getting up at 3:45 Maybe after this baby starts to sleep during that period.
post #99 of 112
3/6/07 at 1:59pm
I really was looking for a thread just like this, and I found it! I am constantly coming up with different plans and schemes for keeping up with everything (and I only have one child, I stay at home, and we have a small apt!) but I just feel I never learned and integrated housekeeping into my life, I always felt I had "better things to do." A book I read that really helped me see homemaking in a positive light was "Shelter for the Spirit - How to make your home a haven in a hectic world" by Victoria Moran. It is not really specific in terms of the practical nuts and bolts of cooking and cleaning, but helped me to start to appreciate that making a home is very important and justifiable. Also for those of us who dread chores this book helps to give you the feeling taht what you are doing is important and meaningful and even though you may never ENJOY it, you can learn to think about it differently and focus on the positive!

Now... what I really need to focus on is a schedule!!!! Yikes! They seem to work for a while and then the excitement wears off and I am back to being a slacker!
post #100 of 112
3/11/07 at 11:17pm
Maxomom, I just placed a hold on "Shelter for the Spirit" at our library. Can't wait to read it................


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I really was looking for a thread just like this, and I found it! I am constantly coming up with different plans and schemes for keeping up with everything (and I only have one child, I stay at home, and we have a small apt!) but I just feel I never learned and integrated housekeeping into my life, I always felt I had "better things to do." A book I read that really helped me see homemaking in a positive light was "Shelter for the Spirit - How to make your home a haven in a hectic world" by Victoria Moran. It is not really specific in terms of the practical nuts and bolts of cooking and cleaning, but helped me to start to appreciate that making a home is very important and justifiable. Also for those of us who dread chores this book helps to give you the feeling taht what you are doing is important and meaningful and even though you may never ENJOY it, you can learn to think about it differently and focus on the positive!

Now... what I really need to focus on is a schedule!!!! Yikes! They seem to work for a while and then the excitement wears off and I am back to being a slacker!
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