I know menu planning is a good idea. It saves time. It saves money. It saves stress. Why is it so hard then?! It must come naturally for some people - not me! What I found challenging to begin with, only got harder when we became Orthodox. The fasting seasons of the church are cyclical and beautiful. They ebb and flow and weave their way into your life. It is a wonderful gift offered by … [Read more...]
What to do when your grocery budget runs out…
Here's help if you are at the end of your grocery money, but not at the end of the month yet. Have you ever reached the end of your grocery budget for the month, only to realize that there is still a week left? Well, since I struggle with budgeting, this happens to me quite often. Well, more than often...most months. There is the momentary depressed feeling. When you look into the pantry and … [Read more...]
Vegan and Gluten Free Budget Menu
$57 Gluten Free Vegan Budget Menu This Lent, my mission is to simplify my menu as a way to lessen our dependence on the material and focus on the eternal. Hence, I created a menu plan that cuts way back on time spent in the kitchen, cost of food, and even variety. These are still nourishing and filling meals, but we are not spending tons of time in the kitchen cooking and washing dishes … [Read more...]
