Good Morning Everyone,
Loving the sounds of crickets right now ... so quiet in the morning before everyone is up and moving. It's getting close to that time of year where we go from casual everything to buckling up and strapping into the ride of back to school schedules. I really really love summer ... and I know once that first day of school starts I will move forward. But, this summer has been a fantastic one with lots of great memories!
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| Pine Island, Corolla |
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| I was so thrilled to be out there with Hannah and the dolphins! Total joy! |
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| Yeah it was a flat week but somehow they always manage to get up! |
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| OBX sunsets are my favorite! |
Back to reality ... all the lists that we complete as moms for our kids going back to school in a few days here in NJ. Yes, I have hit the school supplies, the clothes shopping lists, the appointments for haircuts, etc. My focus is now on getting my menus in order again as I have been off my scheduled shopping and kind of "winging it" all summer! I think Moms need to just "wing it" sometimes, but if you have athletes, busy kids, or just kids at all, you really should take this week to write out some menus for yourself to follow once the busy schedules kick in. Believe me, it is sooo much nicer to wake up in the morning with a plan that you will follow for that day. It allows you to focus on what you need to focus on ... whether it be your kids, your job, the run to Staples after the first day, etc! You know what I mean. Once your dinners are planned it allows you to stay grounded and roll with whatever distractions come your way.
Here's how I do it:
1. Have a "team meeting" with your family once a season. Ask them what meals they would like to add to your "list" that will rotate throughout the next few months. Come up with ten meals that are simple enough to work, tweek as necessary and of course, be realistic for you!
2. Get your shopping list set up for you to use each week. I like to shop on the same day every week to keep everything in check. Another bonus tip: get yourself one of those apps to keep your staples in your phone to have ready every time you go to the store. Update each week with the extras you need for those meals.
3. Review the week after you know everyone's game times, practice schedules and put the meals on a calendar that everyone can see. It is so nice to point to the calendar when they ask, "Mom what's for dinner?" Really nice :)
4. Enjoy the free time you now have! I'm serious, just give this plan 30 days and you will never want to "wing it" again during the insane, busy times of whatever season you are currently in.
Let me know if you have any questions or ideas that have worked for you!
Enjoy this last week of summer! Get your momma mojo on and plan these meals so you are ready to embrace the back to school frenzy!
Much love,
Krista
