Also! I have an idea for your website: a search bar on the main page.

I’m making your vegan polenta lasagna again tonight. Not too hard to search for in on your recipe page… but… a search bar would make it super slick and easy! :)

@ MathTutor – Awesome, thanks for all the links!

@ Jeni – Haha, they’re all looking at a bunch of parents and grandparents jumping up and down and waving going “Hey baby! Weee, look over here! Smile baby! Yay!”

@ Sunnie – Like Meghan suggested, I’ve used SparkPeople to track my nutrients and it’s the best program that I’ve found for the job.

@ Minna & Joselle – Oh man. Man oh man. The reason that I get so much done is that I NEVER STOP WORKING. Seriously, it’s compulsive, I multitask to the extreme and I simply cannot stop and relax. It’s not so much time management skills as it is an overdriven work ethic. And honestly, I think my health and well being suffers because of it. So, I don’t know that I’m the person to write that article – yet! I’m working on learning!

That said, Sara’s ideas are *fantastic* and I concur with every single one. =)

@ Krysta – That pic you took of him standing is one of my absolute favorites, so thank you! And Happy 7 months to Clementine!

@ windycityvegan & Meghan – Woah, weekend media fast is BOLD. I don’t know if I could do it, but at the same time I think it would be so positive. Hmm, maybe a MMM down the line . . .

1. Making my daughter’s Hallowe’en costume from all upcycled materials, and with a lot of creative direction from her – I am always amazed at how bossy my three-year old can be!

2. Fresh bread.

3. Finding peace in making a very difficult decision, and having confidence that I made the right choice.

Waits is THE cutest! Lovin’ all the Waits camera-time lately; Seeing his adorable face always makes me smile!

Love list:

1. Knitting! snuggling up under the blanket on the couch with my husband, a movie and my needles… bliss.
2. Keeping my house cleaned on a regular basis – I’m getting better!
3. Autumn – something about it this year just feels so good and right and I’m loving it!

@Sara – Thank you for your time management tips! I need to use your way of cleaning for sure. Right now my apartment looks like crap and I don’t invite anyone over, though I’d like to, just because I don’t want to clean for 12 hours. Last time I cleaned for 4 days, I know, It’s madness.
I already love listening to podcasts while taking a shower and watching TV shows while cooking or washing the dishes. This makes chores more fun AND saves time.

Here is a Love List:
1. Every day is a choice.
2. Hailey running with wild abandon and Clementine squealing with excitement and the sight.
3. Bamboo scarves.

I’m a vegan university student, so for me, time management is a biggie. I like cooking in advance! I make a ton of stuff on the weekend (or during the less busy times) and freeze it so I can defrost stuff and serve for the rest of the week. Also, for lunches, I cook extra of whatever I make for dinner for the next day. Having high protein staples like edamame or hummus and a bunch of pre-washed fruit is great to keep on hand too for when you’re in a rush and you need to grab something and go.

Even though I’m keeping up with 5 classes of work (and I go to art school, so this means hours of sculpting, sketching, painting, etc) I still manage to clean the apartment once a week, meaning vacuuming the place, scrubbing counter tops and floors, and dusting. I think the best thing to do is plan. I know it doesn’t sound all that sexy, but it really helps that I know what sort of foods I can cook each week, and I have planned days to clean and do laundry. As well, I’ve made a habit of waking up 20 minutes early and doing some yoga.

I use Mrs Meyers to clean the house (this stuff is biodegradable, I would suggest it!), so I keep it in spray bottles for high traffic areas. After I use the kitchen for example, I spray the cleaner and then wipe away, same with after I step out of the shower. When I’m on the phone, I dust the living room. I do yoga poses and deep breathing when in line at the grocery. Stuff like this is a no brainer, and saves you from constant heavy cleaning, and gives yourself some me time.

I think multitasking is something that’s really important as well. Not traditional multitasking, though, I’m talking things like listening to a audiobook while cleaning, slathering shea butter on my hands while I do dishes (your hands are protected by rubber gloves, and the warm water helps the lotion to absorb into your skin), and catching up on podcasts while I cook. I love getting cardio in when I vacuum too, by pumping up the music and dancing! Or, do sit-ups and jumping jacks during commercials while watching TV.

The best thing you can do to fit everything in is plan it. Remember, you don’t need to write down every moment of your life! Have a general idea of what you want to do each week, don’t be too hard on yourself, and remember, life is a work in progress!

Cheers :)