real food and working Archives - Homespun Oasis by Millie Copper

What if the Family is not on Board? Plus a bit of a Rant…

by Millie Copper | May 4, 2012 | Feeding Children, food thoughts, Health, Starting Out

I have a confession to make, I’ve been feeling a little frustrated lately. There have been several online conversations lately that have me questioning our real food journey and if it’s ‘good enough’. You see, while we do strive for a real...

The Frugal Zealot v. the Time Zealot

by Millie Copper | Apr 20, 2012 | Budgeting, Eating Real Food and Working, food thoughts, frugal options, Meal Plans, Meals, Money v. Time, Someone Else's Shoes

When the discussion of real food comes up one of two things is almost always mentioned. Cost and time. Many people believe that a diet based on real/whole/traditional foods is monetarily out of reach for the average person. Yes, high quality fats and proteins are more...

3 Steps to a Smoother Week

by Millie Copper | Apr 2, 2012 | Eating Real Food and Working, Feeding Children, food thoughts

I’m in the middle of a busy season. A special project that I have been working on for my employer is coming to an important point. On Monday and Tuesday we have a pre-audit of sorts. My employer is in Oregon and I am in Wyoming. My part of the pre-audit is...

Foods In Review: Special Edition- Working Full Time and Real Foods

by Millie Copper | Feb 13, 2012 | Someone Else's Shoes

We just ended the first installment of Someone Else’s Shoes with the first experience being Working Full Time and Real Foods. The purpose of the week was to experience a schedule of working full time outside the home. While I have done this in the past when...