Event Recap

Good Afternoon Blog-o-sphere!

I apologize for the radio silence on here...I've been busy scheming and planning a surprise baby shower for my sister-in-law Melissa! It was such a fun event! We had a great turnout and had lots of good response from the attendees. Here is a visual recap of the event!

xoxo,

Mrs. A

Menu Monday

Hello Blog-o-sphere (er...Emily, Roselyn & Bosley)!

This week's menu is as follows:

Monday: Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Baked Potatoes with Tomato Salad (Tomato just for me, not hubs)
Tuesday: Hamburger BBQ
Wednesday: Fajitas
Thursday: French Bread Pizza
Friday: leftovers

Menu Monday

It's baaaaaaack! This week's menu is brought to you by my Fridge & Pantry.

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Monday: Skinny Scalloped Potatoes
Tuesday: Steakhouse Pizza
Wednesday: Southwest Chicken
(my own DIY version of Kraft's Southwest 3 Cheese Chicken)
Thursday: Baked Potato Bar
Friday: @ my parents' house

Snack/Giving some away (maybe): Banana Bread

xoxo,
Mrs. A

Baking Day!

Good Morning Blog-o-sphere!


After weeks of being a bum, I have decided to take this day by the horns and DO SOMETHING! So far, I have baked banana bread (yum!), made french bread (first time for this recipe in the bread machine). Dinner will be Skinny Scalloped Potato Gratin.


As you know (close friends and family), I was laid off nearly a month ago. The transition from full time worker to unemployed has been weird (for lack of a better adjective). At first I went on a cleaning and organizing rampage, then I sat on the couch for 2 weeks #fail. This week I will be becoming a frugal-ista. All meals will be out of our fridge/freezer/pantry. I avoided going to the store last week and would like to avoid it this week as well. We are still unsure of when the unemployment checks are to be cut, so we have cut WAY back on all extra expenditures. I am doing my part to drive as little as possible and to end all of my online shopping #sadbutnecessary.


Mark and I have been absolutely humbled by the outpour of support by our friends and family. We are SO SO appreciative and we love you all. That being said, if you know anyone looking for a marketing coordinator/public relations specialist/event coordinator - I'm your gal! :-)


xoxo,
Mrs. A

SPRING!

Super excited over here at Casa Aldrich! Ha! This week is spring cleaning...yay? Since I now have some time on my hands, I have opted to work on a series of projects including cleaning out my never-ending closet mess. I would also to reorganize the laundry room storage and pantry. I think cleaning the pantry will not only help me figure out what we have int here, but it will help us remain frugal. The "cooking once a month" phenomenon has been wonderful for us financially. We haven't had what we define as "major" shopping since late February! Roselyn and I will have another cooking day (maybe 2) sometime soon!

This weekend is SHAMROCK Fest! Woot woot! It should be beautiful weather and we will  have fabulous company *shout out to Seth & Rachel* while we stroll around with our Irish pride and the cherry blossoms!

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xoxo,

Mrs. A

Silver Lining

On the road to happiness, I think I got the kick in the pants that I needed. 

xoxo,

Mrs. A

Planning for the Month

Hello!

This past weekend my dear sister-in-law, Roselyn, and I tried some freezer cooking this weekend. We followed the instructions we found on Pinterest via The Test Kitchen of Melissa Fallis. We will be trying the Teriyaki chicken tonight, hopefully we like it!

When we put all the food into the freezer, I took inventory of all the remaining food in our freezer and made a menu for the month. Hopefully this will help us stay organized and maybe even save a bit of money in the process!

xoxo,
Mrs. A