I got an email this morning from a reader saying she wanted to follow along on Fill Your Freezer February, but was unsure how to get herself started.
At the end of every December, I always take the time to reflect on the year and start planning for the upcoming New Year. And every year I feel like I get a little better at setting more realistic goals and my 2022 goals are no exception.
I made a “master” list for my 2022 goals, but then I took some items and have specifically set up to focus on in the first quarter of this year — because baby #6 is due in April! Granted, items on my list include getting certain things done before the baby boy arrives, but finding a way to breakdown your master goal list will help not to become overwhelmed with so many plans and ideas for a new year.
Tip for 2022 Goals: When making your list, remember to find things to STOP doing– especially within our daily habits and routines.
What can you expect from me this year? I wanted to write out my intentions and ask for some feedback as I plan into 2021 with intention. As always, my goal is guide into becoming better, learning new things, and taking care of ourselves. I’m here for support, share for encouragement, and to spark your own creativity!
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This sauce is so, so good! My kids actually requested Red Pepper Pasta for dinner the other night, and since we are doing Fill Your Freezer February I figured I might as well put some away in the freezer while I was at it! It’s not spicy, but feel free to add red pepper flakes if you like some spice!
I can’t believe January is already over! I was super excited to dive into my/our family goals for this year and this Month’s Challenge of Me Time I think was a great kick off, but also helped me realize what types of things help me relax, rejuvenate, or simply unwind on the days I feel overwhelmed. If you are lost and have no idea what I’m talking about hop over here for the introduction, jump to week two‘s update, and here for week three! (more…)
I grew up with a “crunchy” mom before it was ever a “thing.” Even though she worked full time outside the home, she still made dinner every night of the week. Saturday was our main cleaning day, with a few chores required throughout the week. I saw her lay out the papers and balance her checkbook at the kitchen table sometimes. She always got ready for the day and there were certain nights a week my sisters and I would cram together to watch a show on what we used to call “amish tv” (one of the five TV channels we had since we didn’t have cable).
You see, I have fond memories of all of it. The thing is though, beyond learning to cook and what chores to do, I wasn’t taught how to run a home. And yet, here I am mother of six, still learning things.
I do things differently than my mother, like my homemaking schedule, but maybe because that’s the luxury of being a stay at home mom of six (non toxic skincare side gig mom too). To be honest I LOVE being in the kitchen cooking way more than sorting and folding laundry.
That’s the thing about being a homemaker — you get to decide your homemaking philosophy. What parts of it are important to you? Mine really focuses on good food: learning new techniques and recipes. Memory making with my husband and children- nature walks, homemade pizza and movie nights, birthday traditions, and all the other little tid bits we learn and do together as a family.
I started this blog originally as a place to connect and share the day to days, but my hearts desire as time went on, is for women to come along side me as we learn, grow, and enjoy the homemaking/stay at home mom “life.” For instance — taking pride in my DIY Budget Bathroom Makeover, Must Have Baby Items, Fill Your Freezer February— sharing in excitement on learning how to make real croissants, sourdough bread, from scratch cookie ice cream sandwiches. If that sounds like you, I’d love for you to stick around.
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Goodness gracious it’s been awhile! Not sure I could count how many times I wanted to make time to hop on here, but alas, it kept getting pushed down the list.
Baby Boy – four days overdue, decided to join us! I had an easy, unmedicated 7 hour labor ! Born at 7 lbs 8 oz Connor Miles was born December 10. He is now 6 weeks old and the newness has not worn off. We love and adore him.! Beyond the after birth pains, I have had a pretty easy post partum. I suppose all those freezer meals and a lot of help from hubby with the other four kids over Christmas break made it easier on my body!
We attempted Whole30 last month. I say attempted because we only made if officially 14 days. But wait, hear me out. I just wanted to write my family’s experience. I recognize that the Whole30 community would say that we didn’t complete the 30 days so it doesn’t count, and I would agree. But just in case this helps someone plan better, want an honest review, or are just reading through to gain some knowledge, I hope this helps them!
