A few months ago when we had our kitchen painted, I had my painter-man do the top of the pantry door in chalk paint.
Can I just tell you how much I love this?
Sometimes we leave notes to each other, but the main function of the board is for menu planning. (And making me look über-organized when guests come over, which lately has been practically every day, but that's not important right now.)
I am that mother who gets a deer-in-the-headlights look when they asked the dreaded, "What's for dinner?" question. (When they ask is when I immediately remember that I was the one who forgot to take something out of the freezer and I then instantly feel guilty. I get over it pretty quickly, but that's not the point.)
So, I came up with the Chalkboard Menu Planner and now I am the hero again.
The best part is when one of them asks, "What's for dinner?" There's an instant response (not from me), "Just look on the board!" WIN.
Now, if I could just devise a scheme to have the laundry do itself….
Do you plan your menus? Tell me.
In case you're interested, here are some of the recipes (with pictures!) I will be using. I've shared these before in various places. Please click on the links.
Stew – Carne con Papas
Kate says
I always menu plan (but mine is always just on scrap paper or old envelopes that I stick with magnets on the refrigerator!) Now I want chalkboard paint in my kitchen!!!
Maria says
Looks great, Marta and a fantastic way to let everyone know the menu. Will we ever see pictures of your completed kitchen? (I’m so snoopy, right?)
Marta M. Darby says
Chalboard paint is the BEST! Everyone should do this.xoxo,
M
Marta M. Darby says
Hi Maria,You’re right! I never posted photos of my kitchen. *pulls out camera*
I will do that very soon.
Besos,
Marta