Christian plug

I'm not offended if people do not believe in Christ.  Everyone has a right to their belief.  That being said, I am a Christian.  This day and weekend symbolize what Jesus went through so that our lives could be better.  This is my favorite holiday personally.  I realize the significance of Jesus' birth, don't get me wrong, but when I had children of my own, I felt a deeper connection to what God did and what Mary and Jesus endured.  I cannot imagine the pain of watching your child be spit on and beaten, hung and stabbed.  All for the people that cheered it on.  Can you imagine how that felt?  I cannot.  I woke up this morning with a little soreness and for a split second was going to complain and then remembered Jesus.  I found a crown of thorns years ago after searching for a while and it is propped in the living room as a daily reminder.  I've had children to our house visiting with my kids that wanted to touch it and to put it on.  No one has succeeded more that a nano second.  When they put that crown on Jesus' head, they pushed it down into his scalp!  The pain!!  I could go on forever about all that He went through that day, but if you are a Christian, then you know.  One of my favorite depictions of His crucifixion was the Mel Gibson movie.  I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend reflecting on the Gift that God gave us.  Spending the day with family and friends.  I hope you share the story with your children.  More than anything, I hope one more person connects with Him and truly understands the meaning of this day!  God Bless!

Author: Heather Riggins

Weekly dinner menu + Grocery list

As a full time working mother of 3, 4 if you count my husband, I have little time to plan meals.  I have been on the other side as a stay at home mom and I can tell you that working puts a wrench in time management.  I will, and do, use every resource available to cut down on spending too much time worrying with planning meals so that I can spend time with my family.  I've also noticed that when you "fly by the seat of your pants" planning meals, you tend to spend more money.  I'm tired and all I can think about is getting home to put my feet up (after cooking dinner).Yea right.  No time for that nonsense.  Okay, back on track.  I found this link to planning dinners.  I really liked the printable version WITH the shopping list.  I just wanted to share this little gem with my fellow working moms. 

Dinner Menu + Shopping lists