Category Archives: Housekeeping & budget
Menu plan Monday 7/11…
It has been four months exactly since the devastating earthquake hit the Tohoku region and the surrounds causing a massive tsunami. More than 15,000 people died…in fact I think the number is closer to 20,000 now. Many are still living … Continue reading
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Menu Plan Monday 7/4…
I had every intention of posting my menu plan early today when the boys were both napping but instead I fell asleep as well. Of course I missed posting last week because we were still without an internet connection but … Continue reading
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Moving sucks…
Moving sucks. That is all. Okay you didn`t really think that was all did you? You all know how much I talk. I will be without the internet for a bit- probably til end of next week although Shun said … Continue reading
Filed under Housekeeping & budget, Japan
Menu Plan Monday 6/13…
No problems with the food I cooked last week- things got switched around a bit though because I was without an ingredient on one of the afternoons so changed directions half way through and didn`t end up doing yakitori. Everything … Continue reading
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Menu Plan Monday 6/6…
A more successful week last week since every meal I made turned out fine! Also a couple of baking successes – Brownies and Blueberry & Yogurt Wholemeal Muffins. I plan to make the muffins again this week sometime! The Chicken … Continue reading
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Menu Plan Monday 5/30
Posting my menu plan for this week again- enjoyed reading some of the others. Great for inspiration!! I will hook up to OrgJunkie`s site once her linky is up! Last weeks menu had some hits and misses- Namely the vinegar … Continue reading
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Menu Planning Monday 5/23…
Last week writing up my menu plan on my blog gave me inspiration for cooking- even though the menu was decided I just felt great having absolutely nothing left unused in the fridge and while I didn`t notice any difference … Continue reading
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Menu planning…
I always know what I plan to cook a day or two before I cook it and I write a shopping list and pretty much stick to it when I go to the supermarket. I could be better about money … Continue reading
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All done…
I had a huge list of things I needed to get done today before visitors arrive tomorrow and I only have three things left to cross off but both can be done tomorrow if need be (one of them is … Continue reading
Filed under Housekeeping & budget, Life, Noah
I am just a twenty something Aussie girl living in Chiba, Japan with my Japanese husband trying to make sense of the crazy Japanese world we live in! We welcomed our first son in December 2009 (Noah) and a second son in January 2011, 2 months premature (Shion). I am working hard at raising them to be confident, bilingual, happy kids!
