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Ever have one of those weeks where you just wanna snap your pretty little, worn-out fingers and discover the seven days have already passed? That’s where I am right now.
(sigh and yawn)
It’s the Little Lady’s final week of preschool, Barney Kneeknuckles has decided sleep is for the weak (and taken to waking every hour), and Mr. Boy is STILL potty-training and STILL amused by all potty-training related physical functions and is STILL grossing me out with his love of potty-training humor.
(FYI, “son,” I want to be proud of your accomplishments but it is hard to do so when you yell across the room, sharing with EVERYONE, that you made “meatballs” in the potty. Double Triple sigh)
And, Friday, the Kidlets and I are heading to Oklahoma for a family visit…. by ourselves. This means I have the joy of taking all three Kidlets to the airport, navigating the security checkpoints and terminal, and trying to keep all three entertained and QUIET on the airplane.
By. My. Self.
I am really, really, really ready for this week to be over.
Of course, in the midst of all of this, the little people and my husband will still expect food — nourishment — from me. Because that’s what I do for them … I keep their tummies happy.
This week, I’m trying a few new recipes from various recipe/cooking ebooks I have purchased over the past year. They should be easy, fuss-free meals. Woo hoo!
Everything Beans
One is the Everything Beans Book, which I have used several times.
If you are new to cooking with beans, it is a GREAT resource. Not only does Katie (of Kitchen Stewardship) provide some very versatile recipes highlighting beans, she has spent a lot of time researching and sharing the nutritional benefits of beans and how to make use of these frugal pantry staples.
Great book to have on hand!
Feast In 15
The second book – Feast In 15, is from Tiffany, blogger at Eat At Home Cooks.
This ebook focuses on tips and recipes for creating week-night dinners in fifteen minutes. Yes, fifteen minutes. Her book is practical and another good resource, especially if quick meals are something you struggle with.
(p.s. On her blog, Tiffany not only shares great and easy recipes, she also posts a weekly meal plan, complete with a grocery list. A FREE meal plan and grocery list. You definitely need to hop over!)
The Meal Plan: Easy Meals for a Stressed Out Mama
Monday — Rotisserie Chicken, Salad Homemade Rice A Roni (from Everything Beans)
Tuesday — Mexican Stuffed Peppers (from Everything Beans)
Wednesday — Italian Nachos (from Feast in 15)
Thursday — Eggs in a Basket, Bacon, Fresh Fruit
Friday through Sunday — Daddy is on his OWN.
When it comes to recipes, are you digital person, using online resources . . . or a paper person, opening up your tried and true, paper cookbook for meals?
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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I tend to pull out my cookbooks or recipe card box first before I go online, mostly because it’s easier to just lay the recipe right there in front of me than to print it out or put the computer there to look at while cooking.
Good luck with the travel this week. That’s exciting, but a little scary. I know you’ll do fine though!
I understand completely about wanting the week to be over. I really do not want to rush time, and I appreciate every moment, I really do. But… I want this week to be over and it be Sunday already, so badly. :/
Most times I need a paper cookbook but every once in a while I’ll cook from a recipe I found on my iPad. I want that Everything Beans cookbook! I’m going to see if I can get it on Amazon.
You’ll do fine at the airport mama! Good luck.
Sounds like a plan! I love that Daddy can be on his own for the weekend.
You are so awesome at meal planning! I want to making more crock pot meals for our family since I always feel busy.
I use my eReader for everything but recipes…I still use my recipe books for cooking.
I love my cookbooks, I will find stuff online too and print off but I really like a book.
I am always on the look for fast and healthy meals to fix my family. I am always busy with my business and trying to quickly fix a large dinner is very hard for me to prepare. I love your website and so does my family.
Great job!!!!!
I had one of those weeks this past week. Thanks for the ideas!
Mmmm nachos! Crap man, I hope I can meal plan or even have a plan when the baby is here. I can’t even plan now
I love finding recipes on my iphone apps – I haven’t pulled open a cookbook in years!
Love these ideas. It always seems like I am tired and out of ideas now that I have come so far along in this pregnancy.
I don’t cook beans because I’ve never been able to do them well. I might just have to get that everything beans book!
Great ideas! We always eat the same dinners!
I find recipes as I need them at allrecipes.com
I’m always looking for new recipes!
I am now not positive the place you are getting your information,
but good topic. I must spend a while learning more or working out more.
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