Save Money and Calories in December!
December 7, 2009
by Jodi Granok - Organizing Magic, LLC
The
holiday season is upon is. Along with the day-to-day stress of our
everyday life, we now have more responsibilities on our plate, such as
gift shopping, sending holiday cards, planning parties, and keeping
warm!
With all of these extra activities, it's easy to lose sight
of caring for ourselves. Since we are already going to be spending
money on gifts, and eating calorie-laden treats at numerous parties and
holiday gatherings, it's a practical idea to prepare dinner at home as
much as possible during the month of December.
"But Jodi!", you
say, "It's cold outside! I have to put in extra hours at work to
compensate for the vacation days I will be taking soon! When I come
home, the last thing I want to do is cook dinner!"
I hear
you. I have had my share of evenings where pizza and burgers became a
cop-out for making my own dinner. I am certainly not an accomplished
chef by any means, but I do have a few simple meals in my bag of
tricks. So today, I am going to share one of my easy dinners with you -
and I encourage you to share your favorites with our readers.
A
favorite Monday night supper for me is "Breakfast for Dinner". I make a
bowl of oatmeal and an omelet. Both of these items are quick to
prepare, and they are warm and satisfying. The other thing I like about
these two foods is how versatile they are. Sometimes I put cinnamon
sugar in my oatmeal, other times raisins or bananas. My omelets can be
meat and cheese, or veggies and herbs. I use whatever ingredients I
have in the refrigerator and pantry, and clean-up is a breeze.
So
that's my dinner suggestion - I hope it brings you some holiday
comfort. If you are looking for more ways to simplify and organize your
life, my audio recording, Get Organized for the Holiday Season, is now available to download!
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