Author & Founder Lorna Moorhead

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Cleaning

Cooking

Furniture

Cleaning:

I keep a full set of cleaning supplies in every bathroom and the kitchen so I don't have to carry too much stuff around and everything is where I need saving me extra steps. 

"I keep Clorox wipes in each bathroom and with just a quick wipe up the bathroom smells fresh and looks clean even though I did not scrub the floor.  I also use the sheets for the dusters like swift to dust they are much easier than spraying and wiping." ~Carolyn from California

Cooking:

On the days when I'm feeling better, I always try to make extra of some of the basics such as rice, you can put it into a zipper bag and freeze it, it reheats nicely in the microwave to add to a quick supper or broth. Gravy can be frozen in ice cube trays, then popped out into a bag to use to season noodles, potatoes or even that rice you froze. ~Cindi

On days when I feel well or have more energy, I will cook a few things ahead and store in the freezer for days when I am not feeling well.  You'd be surprised how much energy this saves.  Some of my favorite do ahead ideas are: 
1.) Chop onions, green peppers etc. and freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet.  Once frozen, place in Ziploc bag...when a recipe calls for chopped onion, just take out how much you need. 

2.) Brown ground beef and store in Ziploc bags in freezer...most ground beef recipes require you to brown the ground beef first...this way, you have the most time consuming (and exhausting) part done.  (2 cups cooked = 1 pound raw.)  I do breakfast sausage this way too...then add it to a gravy or breakfast casserole. 

3.) My husband always grills extra meats (chicken, steak, pork chops etc.) each time we grill...wrap them individually with saran wrap and store in a large Ziploc bag.  When a recipe calls for cooked chicken, take out what you need, pop in microwave and you all ready to go.  Grilled chicken also makes wonderful chicken salad.  Use the steaks in stir fry's etc.

4.) Boil some pasta and freeze in a Ziploc bag.  To serve, simply thaw by running hot tap water on it...then add to your sauce. 

5.) Make mini pizzas using refrigerator biscuits (like Pillsbury,)  Simply flatten, top with sauce and cheese and bake.  Freeze on a cookie sheet.  Once frozen toss into a Ziploc bag and remove as needed.  This is great for kids lunches.  A few minutes in the microwave and yum!

I could go on and on, but you get the idea.  I hope this helps some of you.  Even if you just double part of your recipe and freeze it...you haven't expended any extra energy and on a bad day...you have homemade taste with fast food speed! ~Kim

Furniture: 

I am now using a bar stool in the kitchen instead of standing in one place to cook, do dishes etc.  It really conserves energy. ~Kris