Finding harmony in family, finance & military life

I am not cooking for Thanksgiving! So this menu will not include a Thanksgiving/ Turkey Day meal. If you are following my menu's at all this is probably a great one to just tuck away and pull out any old time just like the rest. I hope you enjoy it. We are currently on Day 5 of this menu plan so you know I am running late getting this posted as usual. Salmon Cakes, homemade mac n cheese, sliced apples Homemade Pizza  Spaghetti with salad and homemade french bread Baked chicken, corn bread muffins and salad Slow Cooker French Toast with sausage links and homemade hash browns Broiled Fish, Rice and broccoli Date night ( The kiddo's will be served either left overs if there are any or Tuna/Hamburger Helper) Spaghetti with salad and French bread Baked Pork Chops, Corn bread muffins and cauliflower/carrots Chili with beans and rice Meatloaf, mashed Potatoes and string beans Spaghetti with salad and french bread

Communication.  Man, I can not stress just how important communication is when trying to win in life and in finances. As a married couple trying to get your financial house in order communication is the key to success. I am not talking about the communication you have with your girl friend, male pal, bank teller, parents or even your financial adviser although that one is important. I am talking about you t alking to your spouse.  Encourage each other, hold each other accountable, share your dreams for the future you will share together. The more you communicate the easier it will become to accomplish your goals. Work together as a team, create your budget as a team, set goals as a team, dream together as a team and your team will WIN!!  Take 30 minutes tonight to talk to your spouse about where the money you will make in December is going. Write your budget together putting it on paper on purpose that's your game plan, your goals, your strategy to win! You c...

I am so behind guys! I was finally able to write up a quick 11 day menu to at least get us through the 18th. We have been living off of left overs and quick thinking! Let me just say the chipotle shredded beef and simple chicken burritos were a huge hit at my house! Ok the menu. This is all based on stuff I already have stocked up in my pantry and freezer and yes we finally stocked up on some meat in my deep freezer. Fried Catfish Nuggets (cornmeal, salt, pepper deep fry in oil just a couple minutes and yum) Cornbread muffins and carrots both raw and steamed to suit the entire family Meatloaf and Mashed potatoes served with String beans Chili with beans served over rice or tortillas Restaurant Night!! For us this is November 11th if you are a member of the Armed Forces check to see which restaurants in your area are honoring you with a free meal! Spaghetti with Salad and hopefully home made bread Homemade Pizza Baked Chicken bone in, sticky rice and broccoli again some raw som...

Cleaning up the kitchen today Justice came running in dressed as Batman's sidekick Robin "Mom I am going to play super hero". So cute! I helped my little super hero finish putting on his costume. Then he was off not to fight crime but to read a book in his bed for quiet time. Later I got to read with him enjoying one of those rare one on one moments. It was so nice. Brent was promoted yesterday. He had the entire family get up on stage with him! We all got to punch him in the arm right on that new stripe. Even Kady gave him a good punch with that sweet baby fist. She had the Colonel cracking up as she danced across the stage holding my hand as we made our way to daddy's side. It was wonderful and I am so proud of him. I have been enjoying all of the hilarious faces Kadynce has been making. Her personality is really shining through and she is so much fun. Her favorite thing to say is "Your so funny!" Laughing as she says it. She is the silliest child we h...