Menus and Goals

I have been so busy this month that I have barely cooked for my family. Everything has been quick and easy stand-bys that I know will turn out and be eaten. Hopefully things will slow down a bit after April. I'll go from 5 major projects to 3 projects (none of those include cooking, cleaning and being a mom, so that lets you know how crazy it has been the last two months!)

Anyhow, here is the menu for the next bit of time. (Links coming for some of these this afternoon)

1. Hawaiian haystacks
2. Pepper steak with rice and green beans
3. Taco pinwheels and chicken enchiladas
4. Pizza on the grill
5. Cheesy shell lasagna
6. Home made chicken nuggets
7. Cook out with friends—burgers, hot dogs, layered Mexican appetizer , Oriental slaw salad
8. Beef kabobs and grilled vegetables
9. Baked potato bar
10. Fajitas

Last week I posted about my goal to drink all 8 glasses of water each day. I feel like that is going well and I am doing it. This week I am adding the next layer of becoming a happier healthier person. This week my goal is to turn off the TV and get to bed by 10:30pm each night. I have been staying up way too late just watching random shows because I need time to veg. But then I lay in bed and have a hard time going to sleep and I am tired in the morning.

Here are a few tips I found online:

For a good night’s sleep, try these simple techniques:
* Establish a regular bedtime and bedtime routine, even on weekends.
* Avoid eating for 2-3 hours before bedtime. If you have to have a snack, try warm milk and avoid protein, sugar and excess fats which stimulate.
* Avoid caffeine, sodas with excess sugar and alcohol from at least mid-afternoon onward
* Make sure your bedroom is comfortable with a mattress, pillow and bedding that fits your needs
* Avoid working or reading in your bedroom and make it as dark as possible.
* Get as much exercise as possible but early in the day
* Take a warm, relaxing bath before bed time

I also reading somewhere (I couldn't find the source again) that you should turn off your computer and TV at least an hour before you go to bed because they are so stimulating that it is hard to go to sleep right after watching TV.