Quick Food for a Vacation

Sandwich ingredients

Here we are on a mini-vacation.  Didn't know if we'd make it, but we are at the beach.  We have a double challenge with our food.  We are still participating in the No Takeout Challenge.  Now, we have to keep it going while on vacation!!!

Anyone who has gone on vacation knows what it's like to figure out what to eat and/or prepare in the way of meals.  It's a struggle to come up with quick snacks and meals.  It's a struggle to come up with something that everyone will enjoy.

The easiest thing to make is a sandwich.  Each family member can customize their own sandwich.  I brought sliced turkey breast, bologna, cheese slices, mayonnaise, and mustard.

Dinner meal ingredients

Then, there are pre-packaged items.  Uncle Ben's Ready Rice, Wolf Brand Chili, and Ranch Style Beans are among the items we brought with us.  My hope is that we can buy some meat at the local grocery at the beach.  We made sure to rent a room with a kitchenette so we can cook some of our own meals.

Easy pastas

For something a little more quick, we brought macaroni and cheese and soups in cups.  The room, fortunately, has a microwave.

Healthier meal alternatives

Baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and spinach can be dipped in the ranch dressing I brought with us.  Mott's Healthy Harvest apple sauce comes in handy, too.  All we need to do is make sure to provide some plastic spoons.   Strawberries, green grapes, and red grapes are perfect fruits to go.  All we did was to containerize the fruits and veggies with either baggies or plastic reusable Rubbermaid containers.

Snacks in bag

Finally, we had portioned out a few snacks.  Among the choices were cereal, chocolate animal crackers, and raw almonds and walnuts.  I love Cheerios and so do the kids.  I eat the walnuts because they are filling and good for you.

Well, thanks for reading about our quick foods for a vacation.  I hope you got some ideas for your vacations.

 

What about you, my readers? Do you like salads? Do you like grapes?  What about chili or Cheerios?  I encourage you to get creative with quick meals.  Don't shy away from allowing your family members to eat what they want to eat, as long as they are eating from the recommended food groups, too.

May God bless you with His peace and wisdom, my beloveds.

This has been an entry for Saturday Spreads. I hope you enjoyed it!

Crazy Politicians Are Driving Me Nuts

 Are the politicians driving you nuts?

Today, I am venting with some poetry about the craziness of our politicians.  I am so frustrated with the state of the economy.  I am also upset at the blatant disregard for propriety from some of the politicians.  Yes, it is a medical situation.  I am talking about my mental stability so excuse me while I spew out some words onto this blog:

Castrations of Politicians
 

The pundit
Whodunit
They don't know anything about it.

The economy
Lobotomy
Something's gotta be done quickly.

Politicians
Statisticians
Laundry aired out in nations.

Frustrations
Castrations
We are tired of protestations.

Anger
Banger
When will it get much better?

Release
The lease
I really do want it, please.

Thanks
Banks
Stop shooting them blanks.

Insults
Results
I'm tired of the cults.

Ulcers
Folgers
Am I left with them tubers?

Me
Be
I can't see.

End
Bend
What is it you depend?

God
Bod
I'm in the pod.

Matters
Hatters
We turn to batters.

Family
Finally
This I say so lastly.

Does this poem make sense to anyone but me?  I don't know.  I just know that I can't be the only one to see the craziness of our elected officials, scratching their heads and not doing anything about our problems.  Too many of them are embarrassing.  We should just gather together and vote them out of office!

My sweet readers, thanks for allowing me to vent my frustration.  I really needed it, after listening to the news this morning.  I feel better now.

How about you, my readers?  Have you ever been so angry at someone or something that you needed to something about it?  Have you ever tried writing poetry?  Even if poetry is not your cup of tea, you should try it?  I encourage you all to vent occasionally.  It could help your health.

This is an entry for Medical Mondays.  For past entries, click here.

Disclaimer: The viewpoints that I discussed here are just my opinions.  Please consult your physician before altering anything relating to your health.  I am only suggesting here to take charge of your health.  Don't just leave your health in the hands of your doctors; become your own advocate.  You know best how your body is doing.