MONDAY MUSINGS: THE JOY OF SIMPLICITY!

 
Hi Guys!

I don’t know whether it’s all the crazy C-19 restrictions, or just getting older, or maybe it’s a mix of both, but recently I’ve become help-bent on keeping my life simple! Easy peasy, simple pimple. And it’s such a peaceful feeling. I began this journey with the NMS Challenge back in October. Seeing the success of that, I’ve been motivated to look at all areas in my life that could do with some simplification! Namely, cuisine, wardrobe and make-up! Clutter zones!!

Looking at our coffin freezer in the garage (hate the name!!) filled with food, was stressing me out. It was like a filing cabinet that needed to be weeded! We emptied it out completely, and decided enuff is enuff! Now I just shop for food once a week — just once! I make a list of all my meals for the week ahead. Wow! Why did I never do this before? Am I just waking up now?

Monday – Wednesday: Meatloaf for Kevin (lasts 3 nights!) Veggie Lasagne for me. I don’t have to cook Tuesday or Wednesday — how easy is that!! Every other week, I’ll change it up with a Shepherd’s Pie for Kevin. I could eat falafels every night!!

Thursday: Meat burgers for Kevin (left over mince from the meat loaf). Veggie burgers for me or fish tacos. Side salad.

Friday:  Fish and Chips night with coleslaw. Home cooked and yum!!

Saturday:  Omelette, chips and beans.

Sunday:  Steak for Kevin with spuds and veggies. Traditional Sunday dinner! Followed by ice cream tubs or ice-pops! I’ll have a veggie option, falafels , dhal curry, or veggie curry with rice. I freeze them after I make a big dish. Sticking to this weekly routine is not only saving us money, but also saving time on shopping during the week. One weekly shop. I actually enjoy planning the meals for the week ahead.

Sticking to the same formula is SO easy! I was inspired by the character in a book I’m currently really enjoying. His name is Ove and every night he has the same supper — mashed potatoes and sausages! LOL! ‘A Man Called Ove’ by Fredrik Backman. Great read!

I’m doing the same with clothes and dressing too! I don’t shop for those any more until my current supply has been well used!! Now I just plan what I am going to wear for the week ahead and sometimes will wear the same thing for 2-3 days in a row! How easy is that? I’ll change the underwear of course! LOL!!

Ditto with the make-up station! After all the years, I now know my favourite mascara, favourite eye-make up colours, favourite lipsticks. No more experimentation. It’s the old fogey in me! But hey! it’s working!! I’ve housed all my brushes in a neat pile. One lady vase for the brushes. One neat little container for the make-up and That’s it! No more!! I’ll replace the same products when they are finished. Smart? Eh!!

What are you doing to simplify your life?

What things stress you?

How can you make your life more peaceful?

As we approach a brand new week, full of endless of possibilities, I hope some of my suggestions above may help you find peace and calm in your life.

Hugs,

 

Patricia and Coco xxx