The "Unworking" Mom
Tips, Tricks, Ideas and Musings from a mom who doesn't work.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Matthew West - Future Looks Good [Official Audio Video]
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Our weekly snapshot
Here’s a look back at our week:
While the boys were at camp Darryl and celebrated his birthday!
Just a couple photos from our co-op.
These two screenshots are about a month apart — it’s 54 on February 27 and it was -18 in January 24!!!!
Friday, February 27, 2026
Weekly Menu
February ended up being an oddly busy month. The weather also calmed down so we could actually do all the things too! So, here’s the plan for the week. 
Friday - tacos
Saturday- We have a funeral to attend around noon and then the guys are attending a Men's night with our church. I plan to maybe get a little scrapbooking in while they are gone.
Sunday - Keeping it simple - we had a pork loin on Thursday so between the leftover pork and leftover taco things - I think we will have tacos - either pulled pork or beef taco meat. Plus chips and salsa
Monday - English Muffins, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon and Fried Potatoes
Tuesday - Spaghetti and Red Lobster Garlic Biscuits
Wednesday - youth group
Thursday - Broccoli Cheddar Soup or Chicken Noodle Soup, Ham, and Biscuits
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
February Goal Recap
I decided to do my recap a little differently this month. I updated my progress on my original post and will supply a link here. That way, if you really want to keep tabs, you can, and if not, well, just move along.
February - where did it go? I felt like I took a breath in on February 1st and when I breathed out, we were here, at the end of the month. It did not go as planned, I did not get things on my list done but that's ok.
What did happen in February?
- Two of my three brothers visited in February. This meant lots of family dinners and games at my moms, a couple of trips to the coffee shop, and a couple of times eating out while picking up/dropping off my brother Ken at the airport.
- A family funeral for my Aunt Betty. It was great seeing friends and family and nice surprising my mom with a visit from my brother, Kel.
- I started volunteering at our local hospital this month. It is going well but has been a transition to not be home for a couple of days each week. I'm enjoying meeting people (I volunteer in the Gift Shop) and hearing their stories when they share.
- We celebrated Valentine's Day and Darryl's birthday - both of which were fun and enjoyable.
- Our co-op has kept me extra busy this month.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Katy Nichole - "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)" (Official Music Video)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Our weekly snapshot
Here’s a look back at our week:
On Valentine's Day Darryl took me out for breakfast (and Nate got to go too as Josh was gone! )We enjoyed dinner and a game at my mom’s with my brother Ken.
On Sunday we celebrated Darryl’s birthday at my mom’s.
Monday we attended a funeral for my Aunt Betty.
Monday night we enjoyed dinner and a game with Ken and Kel.
(Ken won - we were all sad)
Then three of the four siblings (missing Jeff!) met for coffee!
Friday, February 20, 2026
Weekly Menu
Guess what? It's Darryl's birthday weekend!! So fun! Our guys are also going to winter retreat so there's that HA!
Here's the plan for the week:
Friday - The guys are heading to camp. We will have tacos before heading out.
Saturday - Darryl and I are going out for his birthday. I've planned a little adventure :-)
Sunday - The boys come home from camp - and today is Darryl's actual birthday!! We actually celebrated last week when my brother was here. I’m planning bagel pizzas for dinner. .
Monday - Spaghetti Carbanara and Garlic Biscuits
Tuesday - shrimp and grits and biscuits
Wednesday - Youth Group
Thursday - Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon and Fruit























