by Alissa | Oct 4, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
So far we have talked about monthly meal planning and the importance of having ingredients on-hand thanks to a once-a-month shopping trip. Today let’s talk about how to cut down on some of the prep time for our meals. In October, I planned lots of quick, simple...
by Alissa | Oct 3, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
Yesterday we talked about meal planning. To consistently get dinner on the table on even the busiest of days, I have found that meal planning is the first step, but it doesn’t stop there. Right after I make my meal plan and hang it up for my family to see, I...
by Alissa | Oct 2, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
If you saw the title and are wondering if I am suddenly becoming a food blogger, let me assure you: I am not. Recently a friend reached out to me and asked, “Can you write a post about how you manage to cook dinner for your family even when you are super...
by Alissa | Aug 28, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
A few days ago, my little girl (she’s 3-and-a-half) came over to me at the park and said in a voice full of despair, “Ellie* doesn’t want to play with me!” Now, before you go and feel sorry for my little angel, let me explain some things. My...
by Alissa | Aug 23, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
I had a plan. Lots of writing. Teaching some weeklong online summer camps for reading and writing. More writing. It was going to be great! But it turns out my summer was not at all what I had planned. When I originally planned to write this post, my title was Two...
by Alissa | Jul 13, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
My One Little Word for 2019 is JOY. Trust me, I did not make the decision lightly. I mean, I wrote a book about joy. I naively thought, What more did I need to study? Turns out, a lot. I won’t pretend for a moment that I am perfect or that I have all the answers...
by Alissa | Jul 12, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
I have this friend. She gives the most gorgeous gifts. I mean they are themed, thoughtful, beautiful, and wrapped gorgeously, too! More than once I have gotten a gift from her and thought it was so beautiful, I didn’t even want to unpackage it. This is Jenn with...
by Alissa | Jul 11, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
One of my favorite picture books from childhood is Leo the Lop. Leo is a beautiful bunny in the fictional land of Serendipity. In the book, Leo realizes that his ears hang down and all of his bunny friends’ ears point up. He goes to great lengths to change his...
by Alissa | Jul 10, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
When I started writing the title for this post, the words from the musical Mame, “We need a little Christmas, right this very minute…” started playing in my head, music and all! So, yes, we need a little Christmas even if it is July. And I’m...
by Alissa | Jul 9, 2019 | Alissa McClure blog
Back in May, I started planning. There were so many things I wanted to get done this summer! I wanted to be smart with my glorious summer time–the time when my husband, a teacher and coach, would be home to help with the kids and the regular, day-to-day stuff so...
