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Three things that work for me

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Works-for-Me Wednesday

  • A spoonful of peanut butter stirred into my instant oatmeal. It adds protein and a lovely dash of flavor.
  • Cleaning the bathtub. Actually doing it isn’t much fun, but it’s worth it to have a sparkly clean shower the next morning.
  • Craigslist RSS feeds. There are a few things I’ve been keeping an eye out for on Craigslist. A few months ago I noticed an RSS button at the button of the page of the search results page, so I added it to my Google Reader. Now when someone lists something like “mid-century modern credenza” or “Ikea Expedit,” it pops up on my Reader page.
    • Family matters, Homeschool

    What kindergarten looks like at our house

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    When did the years start going by so quickly? When I was 13, the distance between me and 18 seemed epic and endless. Then yesterday I had a baby,* and in fewer than two weeks she’ll turn 5. The day after that, she’ll be a kindergartner. Gather ye rosebuds, I’m home/schoolfeeling old. But this isn’t meant to be about me and my feelings. I was going to tell you what my kindergartner is going to be doing this year, schoolwise.
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    menu plan Monday

    This week in food

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    Monday: Tacos.

    Usually Tuesday night is kids’ choice, but I thought I’d get crazy this week and make Pete’s pick on Monday instead. His first choice was “ummmm, let’s go to Moe’s,” but I talked him into tacos at home instead.

    Tuesday: Pineapple black bean enchiladas.

    Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner.

    Thursday: Fish sticks po’ boys

    We used to make these all the time, and then I got tired of them. Rockford has requested they make a comeback, though, so here they are.

    Friday: Pizza.