Has your year started out anything like you planned? If you made New Year's resolutions, how are they holding up? As I mentioned last week, I'm not so much about yearly resolutions, but rather try to focus on a small number of things I want to improve every month. This month one of my targets is weeknight meal planning. In case you're looking for a jumpstart to your … [Read more...]
🎁Last Minute Gift Ideas
With Christmas right around the corner, do you have all your gifts? There are lots of reasons why you might not have everything you need. A big one for us is simply the cost. With eight kids and a myriad of other folks…it can cost a lot to buy gifts for everybody. Time is another factor…first you have to think of a gift, then you have to find it. The internet can make the … [Read more...]
⏱Hosting the Perfect Holiday Party
I would love to host a holiday party for my friends. But I never seem to get around to it. Of course, I’ve got a great excuse…most years we have our immediate family Christmas celebration (with the eight kids, their spouses, and now grandkids) that can be quite a few. Furthermore, we’re also the hosts for my wife’s entire family. While the Hectic Clan can pull in close to 20 … [Read more...]
⏱Quick Meals During the Holidays
Hey, I’ll only take a minute of your time today. Let’s face it, during the holidays you still have to feed your family…but there’s so much else to do. I’ve created a really handy infographic with quick dinner ideas for this time of year. If you click on the image below you can print out your very own copy. Pick an entree and side then just like Santa…you’ve pulled off a … [Read more...]
10 Essential Slow-Cooker Recipes
Sometimes you just need to put something into the slow-cooker and get it going. You don't want to fiddle with anything. You don't want to search for a new and exciting recipe. You just want a standby that you know your family will eat. So bookmark this post and you'll have 10 recipes that you can use as your go-to on a busy day when you need to get on with other things in … [Read more...]