Make it Real(ly) Simple

The cover article in October's  Real Simple Magazine aligns perfectly with my weekly menu theory: Plan what you're going to eat all week and go shopping once! In their latest issue, they provide menus and recipes for a whole month. They also come with neat shopping lists.While I won't be strictly following their weekly menus, I am very excited about the two cover dishes: Chicken Posole and Ravioli with Apples and Walnuts. Next week's Menu for the Week newbies? I think so!

This issue also digs into one of my least favorite activities... LAUNDRY! Now, if our dryer would do its job, I could put all their good tips to use...