Share Our Lives: How I Take a Break
This month for Share Our lives we're talking about how we take a break. I kind of struggled with this one. With my youngest turning 18 next month and no one needing much of anything from me, not working outside the home, and having more free time than I often know what to do with I'm not entirely sure what I'm supposed to be talking about taking a break from!
Mostly I feel like I spend the bulk of my time cleaning and cooking. We rarely eat out and I cook so much from scratch-- all our granola (well, not my husband's) and granola bars, BBQ sauce, seasoning mixes, breadcrumbs, pickles, jam, teriyaki sauce, etc. So I am constantly cooking or baking which means I feel like I'm constantly doing dishes.
When I want a break from that we plan a date night out-- usually once a month and I get a break from cooking.
Some nights we have a fend for yourself night; thankfully my boys all know some basic cooking since we pretty much never have leftovers. Any meal that is left over is typically gone by the following night as my whole family loves leftovers for breakfast or lunch.
On very rare occasions we get take out.
My favorite way to take a break though is to go on vacation! Then I don't have to really cook or clean.
I hope you'll join us next month when we talk about 5 things we like to do each season.
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Yes to date nights! I forgot to add that one to my list.
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We had JUST had one the night before I wrote this so it was already on my mind.
DeleteYes! You are lucky you get to travel pretty frequently. And, you do cook so much! That's like a full time or at least a part time job!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely feels like a full time job keeping us all fed... and yet I really can't seem to go back to processed foods.
DeleteWe have very temperatures today. I really want to it in that swing that your husband found in Turquoise Bay! I am glad you enjoy your vacations.
ReplyDeleteThat swing in Turquoise Bay was incredible..not that we could swing much but it was great to be both in and out of the water at the same time.
DeleteYes! I totally agree on eating out being a break for Mama- vacation in general, too, YES! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteEating out is a great break! We've stopped using our dishwasher so every dish has to be hand washed. Definitely appreciate eating out or take out to lessen the dish washing load!!
ReplyDeleteOh I could never keep up if I had to wash everything by hand! I can see how eating out would be a huge break in that case.
DeleteI do a lot of cooking too, which I mostly enjoy except when I don't. Then I want a break. We just got back from vacation with all the grands and both daughters and their husbands. Hubs and I said we should have planned to stay a couple days more on our own because we're not as rested as we normally would be post-vacation lo. Have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteYes, there are some vacations that just aren't as restful as others and one with the whole family would definitely mean a bit more on the go!
DeleteYou do so well to cook almost everything from scratch. We have started having one night a week where my family fend for themselves. They are really liking it and I get a break from cooking.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I haven't quite made it to one night a week but at least once a month.
DeleteVacations are the best breaks!
ReplyDeleteThey sure are!
DeleteThis is so relatable! It's important to find ways to take a break from the everyday routine, even if it's just from the endless cycle of cooking and cleaning. I love your idea of "fend for yourself nights" and that you have a regular date night. Vacations are definitely the best way to get a full break!
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DeleteI understand about the part of cooking all of the time and vacations are a great way to take a break. I hope you have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie!
DeleteJoanne,
ReplyDeleteI too can understand why you feel you are cooking all the time as you still have most of your family home...It can be daunting at times and I am glad you take a break by doing date night...Over the past year and a half, I am learning to take a break and give myself grace....We need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of others.....Thanks so much for stopping by!! Glad you enjoyed seeing my Coastal Tree....I hope you enjoy your week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Thank you!
DeleteYou are definitely busy every day! Vacations are wonderful once you’re there!
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They sure are; I'm starting to rely on a travel agent more and more for planning the trips too so it's less work for me!
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