Posted by Jessica | Posted in Domestic Logestics, The Home Front | Posted on 24-02-2010
Tags: anthropologie, aprons, Bible, food, groceries, help, menu plan, merchant ships, motherhood, Proverbs 31, shopping, thrival
{Hi, I’m back. I took an unexpected blogging break. Recovering from a 103 F fever will do that to a person. I added new pages to my navigation bar during my week off. Check them out, Meet Jess and Welcome to Just a Blink.}
Onto the task before me…try to learn about the wisdom found in Proverbs 31, hands on.
Proverbs 31:14
14 She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
photo credit: anthropologie
Like merchant ships she brings food from a far – basically grocery shopping.
Grocery shopping with 4 kids 5 and under!? Not. going. to. happen. Can you even image the scene? Cart wheels squeaking, breast milk leaking, children fighting, babies crying. Even on a good day, where would I put the food?
Enter online shopping
I am fortunate to have a local service in my community that provides pick-up or delivery service. The small fee I pay for having someone else shop the aisles for me and bring the food to my house, is worth every penny.
Shopping online provides the opportunity to watch my finances. I can easily “put back” items that have put my budget over. I can also stick to my list a lot better when I don’t have the chance to roam to the “other side” of Target. You know what I am talking about…holiday decor, clothes, clearance end caps and toys.
Add extra help
Even the thought of taking all the little ones (in this freezing weather) on a small trip to restock fresh foods or small items can really wear me down. I try to ask for help whenever I need some assistance. I love my friends and family!
The wisdom
Being wise is knowing when to push yourself and knowing when to set your limits. I set my sails to gather food, I just require a crew to help me navigate the way home.
Love,
Jess
I’ll be back with more grocery and meal planning adventures.
