Little magical time saving tidbits that can give you a few precious moments of peace, or more time with your children.
So tonight's message is this: Don't be afraid of shortcuts.
Although I aim for all organic food on the table, I recognize that somethings are innocent enough to stray from my path.
For example: Wednesdays are hectic in our household. After school Aiden has tutoring, then yoga, which gets us home by 6 pm for dinner and then bed at 7. So very little quality time, especially since I'm the one doing the running and cooking :).
So tonight, I had some meat in the crock pot, and opened a bag of garlic instant mashed potatoes, and steam fresh microwaveable mixed veggies.
* Instant mashed potatoes with garlic - an under estimated wonder
* Microwaveable steamed veggies - A staple of almost every single meal (either pre-packaged or cut up veggies in those ziploc steam bags
)In a matter 5 minutes I had dinner on the table, and that much more time to spend with my son reading before bed. I know I'm trying to go low-tech but I really utilize my microwave to the point of I don't know what I would do without it.
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| Have extra time to stop and smell the tulips :) |
So no, the meal wasn't organic, but that little shortcut saved me 1/2 an hour.
Find the little shortcuts in your life that help save you time and devote that time and energy to something you love. It could be reading, loved ones, a craft. Whatever you really enjoy.
On another note: I should get my first delivery of fresh veggies and fruits from the CSA tomorrow. I'll make sure to take pictures and post them on here. Then I will probably post recipes as least once a week, that involved utilizing those veggies. :)
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