Weekday Lunches Simplified

healthy lunchboxes

Do you find the daily task of making lunches overwhelming? Here are a few routines that will help simplify weekday lunches. I hope you found these suggestions helpful. Remember, kids love to learn and feel useful. Having an honest chat with them about how you need their help just might… Read more“Weekday Lunches Simplified”

Household essentials for an apartment

photography of orange and gray building

Are you moving out on your own? Are you feeling a little excited, scared, uncertain or overwhelmed? Don’t worry. That’s totally normal. Chances are you need a few things. And the better prepared you are, the easier it will be. I moved 11 times in the first 15 years of… Read more“Household essentials for an apartment”

Tips for meal planning success

Make meal planning a part of your routine. Motivation Taking care of yourself and your family is your number one priority and healthy eating is a cornerstone for ensuring a healthy body. Cooking is a labour of love. If you are cooking for one, cook things you can share with… Read more“Tips for meal planning success”

Meal planning – never ask “What’s for supper?” again

A meal plan chalkboard is on Samantha Arsenault’s kitchen wall. The whole family participates in planning the meals and they enjoy keeping track of “what’s for supper”. Arsenault is married with three young children and works full-time as a registered nurse. She is busy balancing family and work, and meal… Read more“Meal planning – never ask “What’s for supper?” again”

Weekly Meal Plan – Week 4

Swiss steak served over mashed potatoes. Salad on the side

Meal planning saves you time and money and helps you get healthy home cooked meals on the table regularly. This weeks meal plan is full of healthy, home cooked meal ideas, using simple ingredients from your pantry. DAY LUNCH SUPPER Monday       Chicken Sandwich Chilli Cheese Potato Tuesday… Read more“Weekly Meal Plan – Week 4”

Household Supplies

Households Essentials Checklist

A list of essential household items for your home. I have always liked to keep a stocked pantry – something I learned to do from my mom. Now, more than ever, it is important to have a good supply of essential household items on hand. Here is a list I… Read more“Household Supplies”

Weekly Meal Plan – Week 3

DAY LUNCH SUPPER Monday       Bacon and Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich Curried Chicken Rice Raita Naan Tuesday       Taco Salad Sausages and Perogies Sautéed Peppers and Mushrooms Wednesday       Egg Salad Sandwich Sliced Vegies Leftovers Thursday       Vegetable Soup Cheese and Crackers… Read more“Weekly Meal Plan – Week 3”

Weekly Meal Plan – Week 1

Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy, Rice and Peas

WEEK 1 DAY LUNCH SUPPER Monday       Hot dogs Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy Rice Peas and Sliced Tomatoes Tuesday       Clam Chowder Biscuits Chicken Burgers Fries Wednesday       Egg Salad Sandwich Sliced vegetables Mexican Goulash Toasted Baguette Thursday       Clam Chowder… Read more“Weekly Meal Plan – Week 1”

3 R’s to help you through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our world has changed dramatically in the past couple of weeks. As a result, I would say everyone is now experiencing a new life situation. For sure, we are all spending most of our time at home. We don’t know how long this will last, but I would like to… Read more“3 R’s to help you through the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Cleaning BINGO Sheet for April

Winter is almost over, (I hope!) and spring cleaning season is upon us! Homemaking Jewels is adding some fun to our spring cleaning this year with this cleaning bingo sheet. Be sure to reward yourself each time you complete a row. Happy cleaning! For help with some of these cleaning… Read more“Cleaning BINGO Sheet for April”