Kitchen Cabinet Shelving Makeover

I finally did it!  My kitchen cabinet makeover!

Making a Food Calendar

I like to use Google Calendar - I have tried to change from a paper calendar (sniff!!) to a digital one, and Google works for me.  I look at other online calendars, but it looks to me like they are spinoffs of Google's.  It doesn't matter, really, what kind of calendar you use - it is the planning that makes a difference!

Keep Up the Stockpile

On the one hand, I hate it when "experts" list the things to keep on hand.  On the other hand, it seems to be a good starting point for me.  I completely understand the idea of keeping a stock pile - we live in a new development area & our nearest grocery store is 7 miles away!  If you run out of milk in the morning before breakfast, it is a real pain to have to run up to the store to get it!  My goal is to have another of whatever we are currently using - that way, I can "shop" my stock, & replace at my leisure.  

Anyway, This is MY stockpile - yours will probably be different!  Just look around your home & decide what you usually have on hand - & what you miss when you run out.  Change the brand names, items, or ideas to suit you and your needs.

Most published lists do not include non-food items, but to me, you are ignoring a large part of the "food budget"!  Therefore, my list begins with the stuff I need on hand to keep myself and my house clean & running smoothly.  I was very surprised at how much I stock - I took this list directly from my shelves, drawers, cabinets, and cupboards!

A Vision

Update:  All of my recipes and cooking posts are migrated into this, Life-Long Learning blog.  Everything in one place!

I woke up this morning, thinking about how to organize my recipes & my cooking plans for the next year.  This blog is a reflection of the inspiration that I received while thinking about it.

Recipes will be listed in whatever order, so look for them via the labels

There will be months of suggestions, together with a shopping list for the whole month.  Since I get my household budget money every 1st of the month, I tend to do most of my grocery shopping then.  Then fill in with fresh fruits & vegetables, dairy, and splurges, as needed.  I find that if I know what my default will be for the next month, I can get most of it well ahead of schedule.

Hopefully, this will evolve into a wonderful resource both for myself and for anyone who finds it!