A new shopping tool...

This wasn't my idea, so I can't take credit. But I love it!

In Word make a page that is horizontal. Make 3 columns...
In your first column you write a list of your meals.
In the second and third column write your shopping list separated by categories; produce, dairy, meats, etc.
Than you can fold it so that your menu list can be hung on the fridge (or wherever you'd like) and the shopping list can be folded underneath and hidden nicely. The advantage or having a list like this, is you have your menu list on a smaller piece of paper with you when you shop. Plus the separated categories is handy so you aren't running ramped all over the store.

You could also do something like this for Menu's and recipes...

Life is Good!

I love being able to take time to just count my blessings. This morning I was pleasantly awakened by McKay eating 'breakfast' (Cheerios's and a cheese stick?), and asking Daddy so nicely that he was all done and ready to get down. Instead of the usual screaming and throwing the rest of his food on the floor.

We had stayed up late talking and playing games with Colby's family, and I sure could feel it this morning. But, my sweetheart Colby got up and took care of McKay with out a sound, letting me sleep in. It was wonderful to wake up to happy sound of our son, finally learning a few table manners. It helped me to take a look at my life and think of how blessed I am. I have a husband who loves me like crazy (he tells me that all the time:) and a sweet son, who is just that, sweet! And adorable and all that... of course!

But with my wonderful family, I am blessed with a roof (and 2 floors;) over my head, a very warm comfy big bed, other family and being able to stay home with our son. Among an endless list of other things.

It is so nice to reflect on life and to know...Life is GOOD!!