Something that I've been mulling over, and my cleaning routine for when the boys go back on campus this next week...

Hey Indiana Jones!

As we approach the return to campus, I have been paying very close attention to studies and information about recommended cleaning protocols that are being implemented in school buildings. Along those lines, I’ve been thinking about my own cleaning routines and “protocols” for our home, to keep the boys as safe as possible being back on campus, hanging out with their friends, and being back in the classroom with their fabulous teachers.

I keep coming back to one word: balance.

Here’s the thing… I don’t want to be using and spraying harsh chemicals in my home all afternoon and evening when they get home. With this extra, repetitive cleaning that’s happening now and in the future, I need a safer cleaning product.

One that is safe to use around kids and pets, and one that is going to cut the grease and get rid of the dirty!

One that is strong enough to power through the day to day cleaning that happens around here.

What am I using?! Art of Green® wipes and spray!!!

That's right - my favorite cleaning product is helping me both tackle the daily mess and keep up with the after school cleaning routine.

• Read/Watch my Back to School Cleaning Routine and Plan

And I'd love to hear what/how you have changed your cleaning routines in this back to school/work season. Hit reply and let me know! 

 

Season 4 Episode 2 of THE DINNER MADE EASY SHOW!

That's right - another episode of the Dinner Made Easy Show aired this past week. The featured recipe is the most popular recipe EVER from the $5 Dinners blog. There is a little teaching, a lotta fun, and these episodes are great for meal inspiration and menu planning ideas! 

• VIDEO: Watch and see how to prep Hashbrown Beef Bake
• RECIPE: Hashbrown Beef Bake on $5 Dinners <--- save, print and pin the recipe!
• RECIPE: Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

While this isn't a recipe in the Whis-Kid Book and Cooking Lessons, it would be so perfect and easy for kids to prep on their own. Whether or not you have a Whis-Kid in your house, this is a great kid friendly, budget friendly, simple cooking lesson to start with to learn how to make a meal from start to finish.

And now, for the rest of this week's recipe...

 

Delicious Budget Friendly RECIPES

• Linguini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
• Caramelized Onion BBQ Meatloaf
• Spinach and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast
• Sweet Chili Salmon with Asian Veggies
• Pineapple BBQ Pork Chops
• Sweet ‘n Spicy Meatballs
• Waffle Breakfast Pizza
• Fried Egg Caesar Salad
• Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Make Ahead Oatmeal Packets

Tap on each recipe below and get added to your meal plan, printed for your meal plan binder, or saved onto Pinterest.

Don't see anything you might like on this list?!

Check out the complete $5 Dinners Recipe Index, or check our the web app we have for creating your own weekly meal plan!

And that's that for this week, Indiana Jones!

Be blessed!

xo

Erin

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