It's going to be another hot, busy week here in the Deep South. August is usually the hottest month here, but we've had 3 weeks of excessive heat warnings. I'm done with hot! Bring on fall weather!
Here's the plan for this week:
Sunday
Spaghetti and meatballs, homemade bread
Monday
Corn chowder, cheese biscuits
Tuesday
Chinese chicken, rice
Wednesday
Black bean quesadillas, corn
Thursday
Pizza
Friday
Philly cheesesteaks on flatbread
Saturday
Cooking out with friends
For more meal planning inspiration, visit Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Not Back to School Blog Hop Week 2
This week's Not Back to School Blog Hop is featuring school rooms. I love looking at other people's spaces and seeing if I can use any of their great ideas myself. So, if you're a homeschooler, join in! Let's share and learn from each other. Here are a few pics of our school room.
The kids' desks and bookshelf. Their desks are adjustable so we can use them as they grow.
My desk
The whiteboard! What would I do without it?
What the kids see from their vantage point.
The door leads out into our playroom, so recess is just a few steps away. There are also built-in bookshelves out there loaded down with books and games. Also, we have a bathroom right next to the school room, so bathroom breaks are quick, too.
For a more detailed post about our school room, click here.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Running on Tile with Socks - A Cautionary Tale
Experience is a hard teacher. And so it is for Mr. Lego.
He was running in his sock feet on the linoleum tile floor in the playroom when his feet slipped out from under him. He came down squarely on his elbow and now it's fractured. The urgent care doctor put him in a temporary cast and sling to keep it immobilized. We go to the ortho on Monday to see if any other treatment is required. The fracture did not appear to be bad, but we'd rather be safe than sorry.
The kids have repeatedly been warned about the dangers of running on the tile with socks on. Now they know why.
He's not in as much pain as he was yesterday, and he's able to play the Wii one-handed. His sister has been quite helpful, offering to get him drinks and toys. It's been kind of cute to watch that part of it.
When asked if he understood now why he shouldn't run in socks on slippery floors, he replied, "I think so." Hmmm. I guess that's better than a "no."
He was running in his sock feet on the linoleum tile floor in the playroom when his feet slipped out from under him. He came down squarely on his elbow and now it's fractured. The urgent care doctor put him in a temporary cast and sling to keep it immobilized. We go to the ortho on Monday to see if any other treatment is required. The fracture did not appear to be bad, but we'd rather be safe than sorry.
The kids have repeatedly been warned about the dangers of running on the tile with socks on. Now they know why.
He's not in as much pain as he was yesterday, and he's able to play the Wii one-handed. His sister has been quite helpful, offering to get him drinks and toys. It's been kind of cute to watch that part of it.
When asked if he understood now why he shouldn't run in socks on slippery floors, he replied, "I think so." Hmmm. I guess that's better than a "no."
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
I love being able to throw ingredients in the crockpot and walk away while they cook. And it doesn't get any easier than this recipe.
Here's what you need:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 pkg taco seasoning
Place all ingredients in the crockpot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Garnish with sour cream and cheese if desired. Delicious!
Note: if your children don't like the texture of tomatoes in their soup, switch out the diced tomatoes with another can of tomato sauce.
Here's what you need:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 pkg taco seasoning
Place all ingredients in the crockpot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Garnish with sour cream and cheese if desired. Delicious!
Note: if your children don't like the texture of tomatoes in their soup, switch out the diced tomatoes with another can of tomato sauce.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Pizza Sloppy Joes
I've already told you that sloppy joes aren't my favorite sandwiches because of the soggy buns. This is a variation of sloppy joes that uses pizza as its inspiration. And they're really quite tasty. Especially if you toast your buns!
This is a fabulous recipe to serve to hungry teenagers, too. We've hosted our youth group from church and served these "burgers" to the delight of all. Of course, we quadrupled the recipe a couple of times. Is that octupled?
Anyway, here's what you need:
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 teas Italian seasoning
1/2 teas garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
In a large skillet, brown the meat with the veggies. Drain. Stir in the pepperoni, sauce and seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add all but 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Serve on toasted buns. Top each sandwich with reserved cheese.
Charles says this is like eating a supreme pizza on a bun. Feel free to add mushrooms or olives if you like.
For more yummy recipes, visit Blessed with Grace's Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.
Freezer instructions : Double the recipe so you can eat one batch now and one later. Or put both in the freezer. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Transfer to freezer bags or containers and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge, then place in a saucepan and heat on the stove.
This is a fabulous recipe to serve to hungry teenagers, too. We've hosted our youth group from church and served these "burgers" to the delight of all. Of course, we quadrupled the recipe a couple of times. Is that octupled?
Anyway, here's what you need:
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 teas Italian seasoning
1/2 teas garlic powder
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
In a large skillet, brown the meat with the veggies. Drain. Stir in the pepperoni, sauce and seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add all but 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Serve on toasted buns. Top each sandwich with reserved cheese.
Charles says this is like eating a supreme pizza on a bun. Feel free to add mushrooms or olives if you like.
For more yummy recipes, visit Blessed with Grace's Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.
Freezer instructions : Double the recipe so you can eat one batch now and one later. Or put both in the freezer. Allow the mixture to cool completely. Transfer to freezer bags or containers and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge, then place in a saucepan and heat on the stove.
Not Back to School Blog Hop
Heart of the Matter Online is hosting a blog hop this month, Not Back to School. This week is dedicated to curriculum. I think it's fun to poke around and see what other homeschoolers are using for their kiddos. Plus, it's always great to meet other moms like me and share some encouragement along the way.
My kids are only a grade apart, so we're doing several subjects together. Both of them will be using:
Bible: Word of Life Children's Club curriculum, Proverbs study
History: Mystery of History, Volume 1
Science: Exploring Creation with Astronomy and Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space
Language Arts: First Language Lessons, Level 3
Art: Art & the Bible for Children
Spelling: Sequential Spelling, Level 1
Reading: various read-alouds to go along with other subjects
Mr. Lego will be using BJUP's 4th grade math and the Princess with be using 3rd grade.
I also put together unit studies and lapbooks throughout the year. They will both keep a science notebook, which they love to do. And we will start a timeline to go along with our MOH studies.
I'm hoping to start next week, depending on hubby's travel schedule and other events. I'm really excited about this year, more so than the previous 3 years. Both children know how to read well and I'm looking forward to them becoming more independent.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Menu Plan August 1-5
Can you believe the first week of August is here already? It's only 145 days until Christmas! Where has the summer gone?
This week I'm falling back on some old stand-bys. Easy is what I like, so easy I'm going to do. How about you?
Here's the plan:
Sunday
Out with friends
Monday
Sloppy joes, fries
Tuesday
Lentil rice burritos, refried beans
Wednesday
Potato soup, homemade bread
Thursday
Cheeseburger rice, green beans
Friday
Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes
Saturday
Grilled burgers, corn, salad
For more great menu plans, visit Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday. You'll find tons of inspiration from busy moms like you.
This week I'm falling back on some old stand-bys. Easy is what I like, so easy I'm going to do. How about you?
Here's the plan:
Sunday
Out with friends
Monday
Sloppy joes, fries
Tuesday
Lentil rice burritos, refried beans
Wednesday
Potato soup, homemade bread
Thursday
Cheeseburger rice, green beans
Friday
Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes
Saturday
Grilled burgers, corn, salad
For more great menu plans, visit Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday. You'll find tons of inspiration from busy moms like you.
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