I have a secret. I like to cook and get housework done when no one else is in the house. It's unusual to say the least. But, I get so much more done that way - it's crazy!
For example: what can you do with two hours? Ready for the answer?? Are you sure?
I can:
1. Organize my coupons for the week
2. Whip up a frittata - lunches for the week...halfway done!
3. Bake a batch of cookies - why not, the oven is already on - saves energy, too!
4. Finish 2 loads of laundry in the cold water cycle
5. Clean out the fridge
6. Make a list of what we actually "need" from the store....so what if it's only 5 items?!
7. Make taco/burrito meat for a dinner during the week (actually 2 dinners)
8. Plan my menu for the upcoming week
9. Add another recipe to my cookbook blog
10. Give my husband a dirty look and a derisive snort when he comes home and asks - "So, did you have a relaxing time?"
How does all this save me money?
1. Coupons...saves me tons of money - like the free salad at Meijer right now. YUM!
2. No excuse to go out for lunch - it's already made
3. No excuse to go to the bakery - cookies are made
4. Did both cycles on cold - less energy used than warm or hot water.
5. I actually know what I need when I go to the store - less over-buying
6. For only 5 items - I'll grab them on my way home from work. Less fuel used.
7. Another meal I can't go out for (I love eating out....maybe a little too much.)
8. I'm doing my best to curtail eating out, it's a huge money drain for me.
9. Stay inspired to eat in - I don't want to want to eat out.
10. Much cheaper to give hubby a dirty look now than go into therapy many years down the road for "not expressing my true feelings"!!
Wow - after reading that list, I'm exhausted. I think it's time for a nap. I love/hate being so organized - I feel great...until the end of the week, when it's Friday and I'm tired, and I think "I deserve to kick back and relax". Must keep up the momentum! Maybe I'll make some Sweet Cinnamon Almond Muffins tomorrow. The cookies - well, those are already gone!
Tell me - what can you get done in 2 hours?? Each week, I'm going to see if I can add to that list, one Sunday afternoon, 2 hours, 120 minutes, and see if I can make my work-week run along any smoother!! Next Sunday, have each outfit for the week organized and ready to go - let's see if I'm up for the challenge.
For example: what can you do with two hours? Ready for the answer?? Are you sure?
I can:
1. Organize my coupons for the week
2. Whip up a frittata - lunches for the week...halfway done!
3. Bake a batch of cookies - why not, the oven is already on - saves energy, too!
4. Finish 2 loads of laundry in the cold water cycle
5. Clean out the fridge
6. Make a list of what we actually "need" from the store....so what if it's only 5 items?!
7. Make taco/burrito meat for a dinner during the week (actually 2 dinners)
8. Plan my menu for the upcoming week
9. Add another recipe to my cookbook blog
10. Give my husband a dirty look and a derisive snort when he comes home and asks - "So, did you have a relaxing time?"
How does all this save me money?
1. Coupons...saves me tons of money - like the free salad at Meijer right now. YUM!
2. No excuse to go out for lunch - it's already made
3. No excuse to go to the bakery - cookies are made
4. Did both cycles on cold - less energy used than warm or hot water.
5. I actually know what I need when I go to the store - less over-buying
6. For only 5 items - I'll grab them on my way home from work. Less fuel used.
7. Another meal I can't go out for (I love eating out....maybe a little too much.)
8. I'm doing my best to curtail eating out, it's a huge money drain for me.
9. Stay inspired to eat in - I don't want to want to eat out.
10. Much cheaper to give hubby a dirty look now than go into therapy many years down the road for "not expressing my true feelings"!!
Wow - after reading that list, I'm exhausted. I think it's time for a nap. I love/hate being so organized - I feel great...until the end of the week, when it's Friday and I'm tired, and I think "I deserve to kick back and relax". Must keep up the momentum! Maybe I'll make some Sweet Cinnamon Almond Muffins tomorrow. The cookies - well, those are already gone!
Tell me - what can you get done in 2 hours?? Each week, I'm going to see if I can add to that list, one Sunday afternoon, 2 hours, 120 minutes, and see if I can make my work-week run along any smoother!! Next Sunday, have each outfit for the week organized and ready to go - let's see if I'm up for the challenge.
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