I will be the first to admit I am not the most domestic person in the world. Cooking and cleaning are at the bottom of my favorite things to do list.  I’ve spent hours pouring over meal prep, freezer meal and crock-pot sites looking for ways to make it easier to have good meals, that the kids will actually eat on the table and still be able to work all day.

So, it is a year of action!  I have chicken marinating in the refrigerator!  Thank you Mom for the Ree Drummond cook book for Christmas.  Here’s the recipe I’m following:Grilled Chicken.  It’s meant to be a make ahead meal.  You can make a large batch and use for various recipes later.  I reduced the recipe to a more manageable single dinner portion, just to see if the family will like it.  Preparing one meal to cook, may not seem like a big deal to you – but to me, this is a major accomplishment.

Ordinarily I am not too big on resolutions. But this is the first year without my father. His rather unexpected passing is a reminder to not wait to follow dreams and to take care of myself. Eating the way I know is most natural and healthy, within reason. Doing the things I love to do – socializing, being active in causes close to my heart and honoring my spiritual self.