This month we will be talking about meal planning and organizing our kitchen.We will cover Chapters 3, 20 and 44. If you don’t have the book, below is a synopsis of each chapter, along with questions to think about and discuss.
Chapter 3: Systems ( We ran out of time and did not cover this in the last meeting).
In this chapter, Kim Brenneman discusses systems we may have in our household and the need to recognize good systems and not-so good systems.
Chapter 20: Kitchen Day
This chapter focuses on kitchen organization. Kim tackles the dilemma of how we can keep our kitchen areas clean and clear of clutter. She challenges us to "train (our) eye to constantly evaluate the clutter factor in (our) most important workplace."
Kim then presents the idea of scheduling a Kitchen Day one day a week. This is the day you will concentrate on big kitchen tasks and cleaning your kitchen. She gives examples of kitchen cleaning chores and how to get your children involved in helping in the kitchen. "Big families make big messes" and she suggests that by keeping a day focused on your kitchen, you will not be overwhelmed with all those messes.
Chapter 44: Meal Planning
Kim points out that "there are 1095 meals a year that we as home managers are responsible for. Food, presentation, etiquette and conversation direction are responsibilities we need to take seriously as the matrons of our homes."
In this chapter, Kim offers several ways to meal plan and gives several reasons why that will benefit our family. She also gives hints on ways to save money in the grocery store.
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We have three mothers that have agreed to share at this meeting. I am so excited that they will be presenting how they make it work with their families. We are all different and I think it will be encouraging to hear how other mothers feed their families.
Remember to bring your favorite recipes or menus to share with the group. You don't have to make a copy for everyone. If you will bring me a copy, I will scan/type it and post it on this blog for everyone to refer back to after this meeting.
Hope to see you in a couple of weeks.
Blessings and joy!
Chapter 3: Systems ( We ran out of time and did not cover this in the last meeting).
In this chapter, Kim Brenneman discusses systems we may have in our household and the need to recognize good systems and not-so good systems.
What are some of the good systems that you have established?
What are some not-so-good systems?
Chapter 20: Kitchen Day
"The kitchen is key to effective home and time management."
Deniece Schofield (LFL)
This chapter focuses on kitchen organization. Kim tackles the dilemma of how we can keep our kitchen areas clean and clear of clutter. She challenges us to "train (our) eye to constantly evaluate the clutter factor in (our) most important workplace."
Kim then presents the idea of scheduling a Kitchen Day one day a week. This is the day you will concentrate on big kitchen tasks and cleaning your kitchen. She gives examples of kitchen cleaning chores and how to get your children involved in helping in the kitchen. "Big families make big messes" and she suggests that by keeping a day focused on your kitchen, you will not be overwhelmed with all those messes.
Do you have a set way you clean the kitchen?
Do you fight keeping your kitchen and counters clutter-free? If not, what are some ways you keep your kitchen and counters clutter-free? How do you get your children involved in cleaning the kitchen?
Chapter 44: Meal Planning
Kim points out that "there are 1095 meals a year that we as home managers are responsible for. Food, presentation, etiquette and conversation direction are responsibilities we need to take seriously as the matrons of our homes."
In this chapter, Kim offers several ways to meal plan and gives several reasons why that will benefit our family. She also gives hints on ways to save money in the grocery store.
How do you meal plan? Do you have a budget? How do you stay on budget? What are some struggles you may have with meal planning?
Do you cook ahead or freeze your meals? What are some suggestions you can share on how to avoid eating out?
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We have three mothers that have agreed to share at this meeting. I am so excited that they will be presenting how they make it work with their families. We are all different and I think it will be encouraging to hear how other mothers feed their families.
Remember to bring your favorite recipes or menus to share with the group. You don't have to make a copy for everyone. If you will bring me a copy, I will scan/type it and post it on this blog for everyone to refer back to after this meeting.
Hope to see you in a couple of weeks.
Blessings and joy!
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