tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917155591207967710.post4675137308117989342..comments2023-07-14T11:34:23.287-04:00Comments on Raising Olives: Home Management - The Menu PlanKimberly @ Raising Oliveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06506681324581884632noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917155591207967710.post-51533822431411264112009-03-05T21:09:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:09:00.000-05:00That is way too confusing for me. I had no idea ea...That is way too confusing for me. I had no idea eating was that complicated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917155591207967710.post-63968683655833539772009-03-05T19:36:00.000-05:002009-03-05T19:36:00.000-05:00Jama,You and your help are the reason that I could...Jama,<BR/><BR/>You and your help are the reason that I could write this post. I remember sitting in your living room and looking through your card files and menu plans and thinking that there is no way that I could be that organized. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>We miss you and your family so very much!!!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>KimberlyKimberly @ Raising Oliveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506681324581884632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917155591207967710.post-59468149817169461182009-03-05T18:46:00.000-05:002009-03-05T18:46:00.000-05:00My dear friend, thanks for using your gift for tea...My dear friend, thanks for using your gift for teaching in such a public space. I pray many will be blessed by your wisdom. I have learned so much from you over the years and look forward to being able to continue doing so even though we are now separated by many miles. The lesson I am taking away from today's reading of your last several posts is to stop being such a "drill sargent mommy" and to just love,laugh and enjoy my children more.<BR/><BR/>Much love my friend,<BR/>JamaJamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839244377753906474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917155591207967710.post-58642573615985122272009-03-05T12:43:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:43:00.000-05:00Hi Anita,I certainly think that 7 children classif...Hi Anita,<BR/><BR/>I certainly think that 7 children classifies as a large family, no need to say "only".<BR/><BR/>You sound like you probably do a better job with feeding a crowd than I. I am learning, but it is one of my weaknesses.<BR/><BR/>Music. Well, we love music, but I wouldn't say that we are particularly talented. We definitely don't have the background that your family has. My husband and I enjoy good music. Mark can "play" the saxaphone and I had piano lessons as a child.<BR/><BR/>We do love to sing together as a family and do so during family worship each evening. We also want music to be part of our children's education and have 2 violinists and 3 pianists, thus far. The children enjoy playing duets and trios together. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for reading. If you have any suggestions for the blog please feel free to email<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>KimberlyKimberly @ Raising Oliveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506681324581884632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917155591207967710.post-52785872536020200562009-03-05T08:56:00.000-05:002009-03-05T08:56:00.000-05:00Love your plans... I too have a large family (only...Love your plans... I too have a large family (only 7 children, though, 6 at home now) and plan out our menu by the week. I bulk purchase and bulk cook. I love having only to pull out our main dish and occasionally a side or two from the freezer in the mornings. Makes everything so much easier. I am working on freezer foods for lunches. Have been slack in that area and we usually just eat leftovers. Breakfasts we have down pretty well and keep a good bit on hand in the freezer for that as well. <BR/><BR/>Snacks are another area. I LOVE sweets and have a daughter who loves to bake them, so we have cookies, cake or pie at least once a week. At least they are homemade, right?<BR/><BR/>Your family is beautiful! Curious as to the music aspect in your home. We have some pianists/violinists...dh plays trumpet in the local symphony and both of us have master's degrees in music. My emphasis now is on lullabies and basic concept songs instead of clarinet.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443223419294735273noreply@blogger.com