hide-n-(sensory)-seeking

So we needed lunch, and it needed to be easy. But everyone was sick of pb&j, we were out of tuna, and we were mac-n-cheesed out. I looked around the kitchen and spied the can of enchilada sauce that Zak had left on the counter the other day asking what it was. And the lightbulb lit up! I knew what we were having! So I gathered the rest of my ingredients: 2 lbs of frozen shrimp 1 lbs frozen mixed veggies 1 small can red enchilada sauce 1/2 cup sour cream Cheddar cheese (optional) First, thaw the shrimp, and drain the excess water. This is quick and easy with a collander and cool water. After that, cook shrimp in a large skillet over med-high heat, until uniformly pink, approximately 8-10 min. Add enchilada sauce and frozen veggies. Stir to mix well. Bring to a simmer, and cook on med-low for another 10-15 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until evenly mixed. Allow mixture to cool and thicken for...

I have no idea what it's like to have children who "eat like birds".   My children eat more like a ravenous pack of wolves! And they are home all day, and for every meal.   So, next to our house payment, our grocery bill is our biggest expense. (Technically it is our biggest expense because we overpay our house note each month.) We include paper products, cleaning supplies, pet supplies, and general use household items in this part of the budget, including occasional clothing items, just FYI. We call it our Food and Needs Fund.   Since our wolves eat so much, we really try to ensure that the majority of what they consume daily is real, wholsome food. Raising healthy eaters is one of the best investments we feel we can make as parents, not only to spare them the health and weight challenges that we have as adults, but also because it is so hard to break bad habits later, and we want their brains and bodies to have the best possible st...