Two weeks= Ten meals

I think one of the biggest stresses for moms is knowing what to fix for dinner and finding the time to do it. Our days are busy and sometimes the time sneaks up on us and we find ourselves worn out and ready to hop in line at the local McDonald's. I remember those days, and still have them from time to time. But the simple truth is home-made is better for you and {probably} cheaper.

Our family was put on a nice strict budget about 4 years ago when we were facing some major financial loss with our 'super' economy. I remember sitting down with the old man and discovering ways to cut our budget in half. One of the ways we found was not eating out...ever...I wasn't cooking only but maybe 3 nights a week at that time and was quickly forced into meal planning and grocery planning. I didn't love it, and had to get myself into the habit of spending 2-3 hours every two weeks planning my meals and organizing my grocery shopping. I then had to force myself to actually make the meals even after a long tiring day. Now years later I am still using the same budget and meal planning we created back then and actually love and enjoy it! It has become quite a technique 'Two weeks, Ten Meals' for about two hundred bucks. I plan 10 meals that I will actually cook and plan and the other four are freebie's (hubby cooks, leftovers, pizza night etc.) for the last couple of years this has worked very well for our busy family. Biggest thing I can tell you is it is all about planning and prep! Most people aren't thinking about dinner at 10 am or fixing part of dinner during their lunch breaks or marinating meat the night before...but that my friends is what it takes to make it work...and it is so worth it!

By creating this blog I will have a chance to post yummy things I make and also all my random projects that are usually very fun and thrifty. I would love for anyone to suggest topics or ideas or things you wish you had the know how to make or do.

Thanks for stopping by Enjoy!