Dinner Tonight

Tuna Pot Pie

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs Butter
• small Onion
• 3 Tbs Flour
• 3 Eggs, hard boiled
• 2 C. Milk
• 1 C cooked diced Potatoes
• 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon
• 1 can Tuna in water, drained
• 2 Pie Crusts
• Salt n Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Saute onion with butter till onion is soft
2. Add flour, stir and let flour cook off for 1 minute
3. add all ingredients and cook till thick
4. line pie pan with one crust
5. pour in mixture and top with pie crust
6. Bake for 10 min @ 420 degrees
7. Bake for another 20 min @375 degrees.
8. If your using a pre-made pie crust, you might need to cook the crust a little longer.

New Master Bedroom update.

So my hubby is out of the country for work and I needed a distraction. I have like 565844 projects here that needed to get done but I like to add more on my plate  So I decided to finally do that Master Bedroom make over. Well when I got that beautiful gray comforter on I wasn't happy with it. I'm not impressed with the yellow. It has a green tone to it. So I went back and found the other one I was in love with.

 

I should get this in the mail tomorrow or Monday. I pray tomorrow. This way I can see how it will work in the room and paint certain pieces of furniture if I need to. I can't wait to have a nice room.Wish me luck.

Groupon for Flirty Aprons

                             
One of today's Groupons is for half off Flirty Aprons! For $15 you can get a voucher for $30 to Flirty Aprons. Just because we like to cook doesn't mean we have to look dowdy in the kitchen. These aprons are designed to flatter your figure.
       I love these aprons. This is a great deal. It's so hard to choose which one I like more! This deal is on for 3 more days. They make great gifts.

Weekly Cleaning Schedule

I'm sure I'm not the only mom out there ready for their kids to head back to school.  It's been a fun summer but this family needs to get back on a schedule. I have a weekly cleaning schedule. I have my morning routine and my night routine but I also spread all my other chores out during the week.
This is a great way for you not to feel so overwhelmed with everything that you have to do in one day. I have changed my schedule up a bit to keep motivated. Here is what my new schedule will look like.
Sunday- Relax
Monday- Laundry: Wash, fold, put away & wash sheets or bedding
Tuesday- Kitchen- Wipe counters, clean out fridge, microwave, oven, sweep/mop 
Wednesday- Bedrooms & Dusting
Thursday- Bathrooms- Toilets, shower, sink, sweep, mop & mirrors
Friday- Laundry- Wash, Fold, Put away
Saturday- Menu plan & Yard Work
 *Vacuum & Sweep as needed

Having a schedule like this makes you feel like you really have accomplished your goals instead of getting so frustrated with the big picture. If I only did the dishes that day, heck I'm taking pride in that accomplishment. So create a weekly cleaning schedule and be proud of any small thing you can get done in the day!!

A New Look

       I'm so excited. I'm finally getting a new look for our bedroom! I ordered this beautiful bed set from Overstock.com.  It came today and I was like a kid at Christmas. Now comes the fun part! I'm going to repaint our room. The walls are all red right now. I'm excited to lighten up the room and make it a peaceful room for my husband and I.
       We have had made a new rule for our bedroom. NO KIDS. I need one place that I can go to where I can be alone and recollect myself. There are times I can't pee without someone knocking on the door. Sometimes the kids want to watch TV in our room, right now I'll let them. When our room is done there will be a no kids allowed rule. This might sound mean but I need a place that I can call my own. I'm so excited to show you all the room make over in the next few weeks.

Creating Your Morning Routine

Could waking up to a clean kitchen and living area make you as happy as this lady? I say yupper! The other morning when I woke up to order I felt like I could conquer the day. It was so nice. So now that you have down your night routine, let's talk about a morning routine.

Morning Routine

1. Make your bed.

        As soon as you all are out of the bed, make it. You are less likely to crawl back in when it's all perfect and pretty. I always feel so good walking back in seeing that it's made. I'm weird but it actually motivates me to clean.

2. Shower and get ready for the day.

         If you are a working mom you probably already get yourself ready first. Fantastic. I'm a SAHM and I sometimes don't think of myself first. There are mornings that I do get up on time and get ready, I feel more awake when I do. When my baby is napping I don't have to spend that time getting myself ready I can use that time for something else. I could read a book, work on a project, watch my favorite movie, well just about anything.

3. Start a load of laundry

       This has to be the best tip I ever have gotten. This helps me a lot. When I do this my laundry never piles up. By doing this I do at least two loads a day and with 6 in our house, the laundry sure does pile up quick.

4. Empty the dishwasher

      Since you loaded and started the dishwasher the night before you are ready to unload all the clean dishes and  ready to take on the day's mess. There really is no excuse to keep dirty dishes in the sink.

5. Check your calendar

         Everyone should be on the same page. We all use our calendars on our phones but do we really know what's going on with everyone else. Having a family calendar helps everyone know what the flow of the day is like.

6. Think about dinner

       Just like your night routine you'll also do this in the morning. If you are using your crock pot you might want to start it. I have forgotten I was making a crock pot meal and it was to late to start it. There was no way dinner was going to be on time.

Well this is my morning routine. Everyone's is different because  our lives are all different. I promise by creating a routine you'll save yourself time and notice that you'll get a lot accomplished.




     

Creating A Night Routine

I won't lie, there are morning when I feel like this woman. I hate waking up to a dirty kitchen and living room. A few years ago I learned how to create a morning and night routine. This has saved me. I have been slacking lately but now I have the motivation to put the routines back into place. If you need some help keep on reading.

Night Routine

Start this right after dinner, right before you plop your little tush on the couch. 

1. Clean and sweep your kitchen.

         Pick up your mess from dinner. Load and START your dishwasher. Wipe down your counters and table. Take your broom or vacuum and clean up the floor.

        This shouldn't take you to long. Have the family help. Have the kids put their dishes in the sink after they eat. You'll be so happy in the morning when you wake up to a clean kitchen ready for you to start your day!

2. Clean your living space.
          If you have a family room or living room in the main area of your home, pick it up! find the spots that you always dump things on and pick it up. You know the area's of your home that stuff always seems to migrate to, desk, coffee table or end table.

3. Create a TO GO zone. 
       This is your spot where you have everything you need or the family needs to take with them the next day. Have them gather their backpacks, bags, musical instruments, SHOES, coats, and hats. You get the picture. Everything is ready to grab and go.

4. Prepare Lunches for the next day.
          I am not a morning mommy, so doing what I can the night before to prepare their lunches is a time saver. If your kids use a cooler lunch box then score! Make their lunches and have them ready in the refrigerator.  If your brown bag lunches line them up on the counter and add what is not cold in them. So in the morning all you have to do is add the refrigerator items and off you go!

5. Think about tomorrows dinner.
        Look at your menu, pull anything out of your freezer that needs defrosting.  Are you using the crock pot? Bring it out on to your counter to remind yourself in the morning that you need to get started on dinner.

 
6. Take care of yourself
       This is your time to unwind. watch your favorite show, do your nightly beauty routine, read your book or scriptures, write in your journal, Do what ever, it's your time! Just make sure you head to bed at a decent hour.
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        This has helped me so much when I feel like I'm drowning. Sit down and think about your night routine and write it down. You'll love your mornings when you wake up and your kitchen and living areas are clean!!

Mother's Day Gift Idea

I enjoy visiting a blog called A Diamond in The Stuff. Courtney is so talented and creates such beautiful things. She posted this great gift idea for Mothers Day. I think I'll be doing this for my mother in law. Check her out at HERE.

20 Minute Kitchen Challenge

              So this momma feels like pooh today. I didn't do my night routine last night and I woke up to a mess in the kitchen.  I was NOT motivated to clean. I was thinking, hmmmm I always time the boys when they pick up their toys, and they receive a prize, sooo.... I set a timer for myself as well. 20 minutes. I was done with a minute and half to spear. What was my reward you ask? a nap!! It was the perfect time. Three of the four kids were at school and the baby was sleeping. 
             Yes I could have taken my nap without cleaning the kitchen first, but I have to say setting the timer was kind of fun. I was proud that I could tackle it under 20 minutes. So if you need a kick in the tush set your timer and reward yourself!

Learning To Tie A Bow

I can't make a bow to save my life. I found this site on Pintrest. Stitched By Janay. She shows how to tie a boy using a potato masher, genius in by book. I'm excited to give this a try.

Helping Your Kids Stay Focused

The weather is reffing up for the summer. I don't know about your kids but my kids are slowly loosing focus. They are excited and anxious for these last days of school to be OVER. Frankly me to.

Goals. I wake up every morning and I have a list of goals that I try to accomplish. When I hit my goals I feel awesome. I'm so proud of myself. It may be silly that I'm so proud that I had all the beds made but I set the goal and it felt so great to accomplish it with all the billion things I have to do during the day.

Well when your kids accomplish a goal they beam, they are so excited and love showing their accomplishments. They feel that they have some independence, Yes the towels may not be folded that way I do but they finished a task and they deserve the praise.

My husband and I are trying to set up PPI'S with the kids each week.  Personal Progress Interviews. We sit down with the kids individually and ask how the last week went for them. We praise their accomplishments. If they didn't hit their goals then we encourage their efforts and throw in some ideas that could help them meet them.

We have found that the kids communicate more when we have these one on ones. I love seeing the kids open up and feel they trust us with things that are on their mind. It's a safe zone. We are very open with our kids. During this time they are free to say anything. It helps me as a mom to strive to do even better and know where  I can do better.

I feel it's important that the kids see you finish a goal you have set out to do. If they see you quit half way through I feel they will follow example. I think setting up goals for the kids for the next few weeks will help them focus and not feel so anxious.

Here is a great site that can help you with your kids motivated.    Suite 101.com

Chip Clip & Your Kids Dinner

Teacher Appreciation Week

 

 Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner. I always enjoy coming up with a gift for them. The kids love getting involved. They are so proud to present their gift to their teachers.

Don't forget to thank all your teachers for what they do. :)

Excuse This House

Some houses try to hide the fact
that children shelter there.
Ours boasts of it quite openly,
the signs are everywhere.
For smears are on the windows,
little smudges on the door.
I should apologize, I guess,
for toys strewn on the floor.
But I sat down with the children
and we played and laughed and read.
And if the doorbell doesn't shine,
their eyes will shine instead.
For when, at times, I'm forced to choose
the one job or the other.
I want to be a housewife,
but first I'll be a mother.

Welcome!!

Welcome to my blog! You're probably wondering why it's called "She's In Her Apron". Well I love aprons! I wear them all the time around the house. I wear them if I'm cooking, cleaning, doing a project, or in the yard. Besides the fact that their super cute they keep my clothes clean. I wear them because they motivate me to get up and do something!

I went to the dollar store one time with the kids and they stayed in the car. AWWW don't worry my 12yr old daughter was with them. I saw from the register that they were cracking up. When I got back into the car I asked them what was so funny. My daughter had said to the boys, "Look she's in her Apron!" I have gone out in public to many times with them on, stores, and the kids school. Oh well. :)

Well I'm Kimmy and I'm a mom of four amazing kids and the wife of an amazing man. I love to cook and coupon. I am trying to juggle all the things that come with being a stay at home mom.

I don't have it all together, I am lazy but I try to get organized so I can be lazy but fulfill my duties. I'm impatient,and that is something I work on everyday, especially with the kids. Yes I do yell sometimes but I pray for strength everyday. Half the time it's me that needs the time out not the kids.
I created this blog to inspire me and hopefully you to create anything in your home to help organize or to make it feel beautiful.