#HomeChat Transcript for January 4, 2011

5:47 am on Saturday January 8, 2011 | Posted by

Heather says:
Angela posted the first half of Tuesday’s #Homechat. Here’s the second half and you can see that things really got rolling. There are a lot of great ideas for quick dinners. Toward the end of the chat there are some excellent suggestions for managing routines using apps or sites like Remember the Milk. If you choose to use Remember the Milk, don’t forget to add a reminder for Tuesday January 11, 2011, as we’ll be talking about Organization and the Lack of It.

See you next week!

heathersolos: @RevancheGS clothes mildew in the washer super fast around here. #homechat If I forget I have to rewash w/ borax
Daily_Pinch: @heathersolos Tissues are pretty bad too…. #homechat
heathersolos: @Daily_Pinch oh yeah, the great lint pick, no fun at all. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @MelindaHambyVA Funny how there are certain things that just make a morning run better. For me it’s the kitchen table. #homechat
Daily_Pinch: @heathersolos @RevancheGS white vinegar helps too. Smell goes away in dryer #homechat
heathersolos: @MelindaHambyVA getting up before the kids makes my life better #homechat Gotta start the coffee flow.
heathersolos: @Daily_Pinch yep, I don’t use fabric softener, chemical smells bug me. #homechat
MelindaHambyVA: @Daily_Pinch @heathersolos And crayons! #homechat
UntrainedHW: @Daily_Pinch: @heathersolos @RevancheGS That what I usually use for a rerinse-musty-smell problem. #homechat
UntrainedHW: I think my new resolution is to toss every marker in the house. 2 year old + markers = Creative Wall Art #homechat

smichnie: @HomeRoutines @heathersolos Here here! I try to time my showers for the final rinse cycle…the shock reminds me to change it! #homechat
UntrainedHW: @heathersolos Sauteed green beans. I usually have fresh or pre-cut frozen on hand. Rice. Christmas Chicken if I have cooked chickn #homechat
UntrainedHW: RT @heathersolos: What’s your favorite, oh crap it’s 6pm I have to cook meal? #homechat
carnellm: @HeatherSolos Frozen pizza!! #homechat
heathersolos: Tonight, ’cause I was slack, it was sausage, peppers and onions #homechat
MelindaHambyVA: @UntrainedHW We actually have black & white boarded several walls. They still hit the regular parts ignoring the coated sections. #homechat
heathersolos: @carnellm hey when there are teens in the house frozen pizza is a requirement, right? #homechat
NotoriousTBG: @heathersolos I’ve always tried to keep frozen beef patties on hand for uh-oh meals. DS would eat burgers every meal if allowed! #homechat
UntrainedHW: Christmas chicken is 1can whole cranbry sauce, 1/2 bttl french dressng, 1 pckg onion soup mix. Stir and pour over meat. EASY! #homechat
heathersolos: @pguyton pb&j is more of an assemble, but if it keeps you out of the drive through, it’s also a WIN #homechat
cnuttall: Calling @caviarandbanana for free delivery. RT @HeatherSolos What’s your favorite, oh crap it’s 6pm I have to cook meal? #homechat
UntrainedHW: @Daily_Pinch Yes but it’s hard to high gloss paint the baby. #homechat
jwynia: @heathersolos my dad had a Jack’s frozen pizza every night for something like 10 years. Big stack in the freezer. #homechat #homechat
Daily_Pinch: @UntrainedHW Sweet. Going to have to try that. #homechat
heathersolos: @cnuttall ah the only delivery we have is pizza #homechat Stuck in the Corner.
UntrainedHW: @Daily_Pinch Which has happened TWICE in the last month. Walls I’ve managed to scrub off thankfully. Lol! #homechat
heathersolos: @jwynia you make freeze ahead meals for your FIL, right? What are some of your favorites? #homechat
MelindaHambyVA: @heathersolos Spaghetti. I have frozen sauce (with veggies mushed in it) and it thaws in a pot while the noodles cook. #homechat
jwynia: @heathersolos one day, after all of that frozen pizza, he told my mom, “I think I’m done with frozen pizza” #homechat #homechat
UntrainedHW: @NotoriousTBG My husband loves a good cheeseburger too. We usually try to make our own now. #homechat
heathersolos: My mom’s oh crap dinner was tuna noodle casserole. If I never see that again. #homechat #himom
Daily_Pinch: @UntrainedHW I remember those art work drawings. Now? Stickers on the wall in his room. #homechat

UntrainedHW: @Daily_Pinch It’s a great meal b/c you can have ingredients in pantry. Someone has a baby, gets sick, etc Poof! Instant meal. #homechat
heathersolos: Oh fett alfredo is quick, too: garlic, butter, parmesan and half and half #homechat
smichnie: @heathersolos Chix cutlets: top w sprig of Rosemary & sliced lemons Toss veg in for last few minutes (love Bok choy) moist & yum! #homechat
UntrainedHW: @heathersolos Pasta was our growing up. My Italian father. If dinner wasn’t started when he got home, we ate pasta. #homechat
heathersolos: @smichnie that sounds great, I do salmon like that in the oven. #homechat
TheBellWitch: @HeatherSolos my mom got us kids to do the laundry by telling us we got to keep whatever we found in the pockets incl. money! #homechat

jwynia: @heathersolos yep. We made chili (beef and white/chicken), lasagna, sloppy joe meat, pulled pork for sandwiches… #homechat

carnellm: @HeatherSolos Always! Especially teenage boys who are bottomless pits! #FrozenPizza #HomeChat
MelindaHambyVA: @cnuttall @HeatherSolos We live in the boonies, no delivery. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @TheBellWitch That was the rule at our house. If we found it, we kept it. I remember getting $50 bucks once! #homechat
TheBellWitch: @HeatherSolos Pepperoni pasta for that 6 pm oh crap #homechat
HomeRoutines: @HeatherSolos #homechat I saw Lifehacker’s post on streamlined mornings said “No coffee” #shakesheadidisbelief
NotoriousTBG: I’m going to create a home lamination kit for children. Dress ‘em, laminate ‘em. Wipe ‘em clean. Cleanups will be so much easier. #homechat
ThatTeowonna: @HeatherSolos I made that the other night, but with linguine. You can also fry some extra crispy bacon & crumble on top! Delish! #homechat
Daily_Pinch: @UntrainedHW I always have those ingredeints as well. #homechat
Daily_Pinch: @UntrainedHW Oh, also. Italian meatballs, can of cranberry sauce and jar of heinz chili sauce. Heat, cranberry sauce dissolves. #homechat
heathersolos: @ThatTeowonna now that sounds fab. Pasta carbonara is quick, too. #homechat #nowI’mhungry
UntrainedHW: @HomeRoutines *shudders* Sounds like streamlined torture to me! #homechat
ShopperAnnie: @HeatherSolos mine is pasta with whatever!! #homechat
smichnie: #homechat Or anything w one pot! Just dumped tom, carrots, squash, zucc, kale & black beans in Chix broth/h2o w jalepenos until soft. Yummy!
UntrainedHW: @Daily_Pinch Mmmmm….Italian meatballs. #homechat
Daily_Pinch: @smichnie Sounds yummy. #homechat
heathersolos: Ha! RT @NotoriousTBG: I’m going to create a home lamination kit for children. Dress ‘em, laminate ‘em. Wipe ‘em clean. #homechat
propellerhead1: @HeatherSolos @carnellm my teens love pizza, hot pockets , wings , taco salad and Mountain Dew #HomeChat
jwynia: @heathersolos basically, casseroles, soups, and fillings for sandwiches all make easily portioned freezer meals. #homechat
Daily_Pinch: @UntrainedHW It’s easy. We serve with brown rice and garlicky green beans. #homechat
seamshappy4812: #homechat Fav last minute meal is seriously doctored prego or ragu with penne or rotini and mozzarella fresh baguette Or Chinese takeout
UntrainedHW: RT @ThatTeowonna: I made that the other night, but w/linguine. You can also fry some extra crispy bacon & crumble on top! Delish! #homechat
MelindaHambyVA: My sauce: can of crushed tomatoes, purred carrots, onions, garlic & celery, basil. Keep on low heat 30 minutes. Cool & freeze. #homechat
heathersolos: I bet my kids would dig that. RT @TheBellWitch: @HeatherSolos Pepperoni pasta for that 6 pm oh crap #homechat
UntrainedHW: @NotoriousTBG Well when you need tester children for your new invention, let me know. #homechat
smichnie: RT @NotoriousTBG: I’m going to create a home lamination kit for children. Dress ‘em, laminate ‘em. Wipe ‘em clean. Cleanups will be so much easier. #homechat
heathersolos: @smichnie that sounds a lot like our “Must Go” soup #homechat
carnellm: @Propellerhead1 Taco salad? are you nuts? Wings, pizza and hot pockets yes. And Mt Dew! @HeatherSolos #HomeChat
kooner923: @HeatherSolos rotisserie chicken and a frozen veg. #Homechat #quickdinner
NotoriousTBG: @UntrainedHW Thanks, but my daughter & SIL are making me one. Should be finished in April #homechat
justmalia: @MelindaHambyVA I should try adding carrots to mine! Great idea! #homechat
kooner923: @HeatherSolos autocorrect keeps wanting to change #homechat to #homewrecker kinda funny
smichnie: @Daily_Pinch Maybe a few too many jalepenos, but good! #homechat #mouthonfire
heathersolos: @kooner923 ha, I have homewreck101.com around here somewhere #homechat
jwynia: Our “oh crap, it’s late” dinner is frozen cheese and chicken ravioli we buy in bulk from a restaurant in WI. #homechat #homechat
UntrainedHW: My kids love nachos for a quick meal. We almost always have ground meat on hand, add cheese, tomatoes, etc. Bake to melt cheese. #homechat
jenniebfiechtl: spaghettios. not the best but works. :-/ @heathersolos: What’s your favorite, oh crap it’s 6pm I have to cook meal? #homechat
MelindaHambyVA: @justmalia It hides the veggies from the kids lol #homechat
heathersolos: @jenniebfiechtl oh Jenny, I’ve got your # and I am so going to use it soon. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @kooner923 LOL! Guess it depends on how much I’ve let the clutter build up. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @MelindaHambyVA LOL! Hidden veggies. Whatever it takes, right? #homechat
justmalia: @MelindaHambyVA Exactly! Brilliant! LOL #homechat
UntrainedHW: @jenniebfiechtl Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. *hides the pizza delivery boxes* #homechat
carnellm: @HeatherSolos Jenny Jenny I’ve got your number…. I remember that song! #HomeChat @jenniebfiechtl
jwynia: @heathersolos oh yeah, the other category is BBQ/grill like grilling 15 pounds of chicken wings and freezing in dozens. #homechat
heathersolos: @UntrainedHW oh man when I was finishing the book and writing about easy meals and eating pizza I felt SO GUILTY #homechat
foreverpix: @HeatherSolos Alfredo/cheese sauce kept in fridge for steamed veg grilled fish quick solution for whatever is available #homechat hi heather
smichnie: @UntrainedHW Nachos are great! Good way to clean out fridge & cupboards. I like mixing it up w fish, Chix, shredded pork. #homechat
carnellm: @foreverpix I am coming to eat at your house if that is the “quick meal’! Geez…. #HomeChat
UntrainedHW: @jwynia My father-in-law always grills lots of extras when he fires up the grill. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @heathersolos I totally get that. #homechat
heathersolos: We’ve got just about ten minutes left, what will you do to stay on track with your goals in 2011? #homechat
UntrainedHW: @smichnie Absolutely. Nachos are a great way to use up any of the “extras” you have. #homechat
jwynia: @UntrainedHW when the grill is hot, I run as much stuff over it as I can fit in the freezer. #homechat #homechat
UntrainedHW: RT @heathersolos: We’ve got just about ten minutes left, what will you do to stay on track with your goals in 2011? #homechat
heathersolos: Don’t forget if you’re roasting one chicken it doesn’t take any more energy to toss a second bird in there. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @jwynia Yep exactly. My MIL is the queen of old-fashioned recipes that really stretch the food into amazing meals. #homechat
smichnie: @jenniebfiechtl Not bad when you add other stuff! Kale, stewed tomatoes, diced carrots, onions… #homechat
carnellm: @HeatherSolos #HomeChat I got an accountability partner to keep me on track. Someone who will check in on me and support me.
heathersolos: @carnellm and knock you upside the head if you need it? #homechat
UntrainedHW: I think for me I just need to set a more REALISTIC schedule. Not overly detailed – more flexible. #homechat
MelindaHambyVA: @heathersolos I have put chores on my online calendar. I get an alert and know what to do when. #homechat
TheBellWitch: @HeatherSolos I’m printing 2011 goals out and posting them on the wall in the house so they can be seen #homechat

UntrainedHW: @carnellm Accountability partners can be really great for the boost (pinch, poke) you need sometimes. #homechat
heathersolos: RT @TheBellWitch: @HeatherSolos I’m printing 2011 goals out and posting them on the wall in the house so they can be seen #homechat
UntrainedHW: RT @MelindaHambyVA: @heathersolos I have put chores on my online calendar. I get an alert and know what to do when. #homechat
heathersolos: @Daily_Pinch yup spatchcocking not only sounds dirty it’s a great technique #homechat
jenniebfiechtl: @smichnie oh! I’ve never thought to add anything to them. That’s a really good idea! I might try mushrooms next time. Thanks! #homechat
UntrainedHW: RT @Daily_Pinch: @UntrainedHW You can also cut the back out of the chicken, lay it flat and roast in less than an hour. #homechat
foreverpix: @carnellm it’s all reheat & add sauce! Remember I microwave, hubby cooks…#homechat
smichnie: @heathersolos Vow to cook for the entire week at once, pack my lunch and stay away from processed food! #homechat
carnellm: @HeatherSolos You know it! It takes at least a knock upside my head to get me to pay attention. #homechat
simonashton: Is there going to be a #Homechat archive on Home Ec 101 or elsewhere even? (& not just for the 80s music jokes)
UntrainedHW: @MelindaHambyVA That is a great idea. #homechat
heathersolos: @smichnie go easy on yourself if you slip, that’s an ambitious goal. #homechat
propellerhead1: @carnellm the teenagers like Taco Salad, not me. #homechat
heathersolos: @simonashton maybe not this week. I didn’t investigate how to get a transcript. Great suggestion #Homechat
morriska372: @heathersolos I was just observing the party tonight. Didn’t have the energy to follow KWIM? Do you do this evry Tue? THX! #homechat
HomeRoutines: RT @heathersolos: We’ve got just about ten minutes left, what will you do to stay on track with your goals in 2011? #homechat
UntrainedHW: @simonashton We are hoping to post the transcript from the chats, yes. First time out – still figuring all the ropes! #homechat
heathersolos: @morriska372 This was the very first, but yes we’ll be back next Tuesday at 9:00 EST #homechat
jenniebfiechtl: @MelindaHambyVA I did the same! Set weekly & biweekly reminders on my phone calendar. #homechat
heathersolos: @kooner923 I like my own spices, ’cause I’m weird like that #homechat
DancingPigPots: hey @HeatherSolos can you recommend an easy method to prioritize & list goals/tasks on a daily basis?! thanx & loving #homechat
Daily_Pinch: @heathersolos Yep I was going to say spatchcock, but didn’t want ppl to think I had lost my mind! #homechat
UntrainedHW: @morriska372 We will be here every Tuesday evening! #homechat
carnellm: @Propellerhead1 Taco salad would be fine… without the lettuce. #HomeChat
HomeRoutines: @HeatherSolos #homechat When I put chores on my calendar I got overwhelmed with “shoulds” as well as “must dos” like appointments
heathersolos: @DancingPigPots that’s a great question, I’ll investigate it for you. I don’t have anything off the top of my head #homechat
heathersolos: Suggestions for RT @DancingPigPots: can you recommend an easy method to prioritize & list goals/tasks on a daily basis?! thanx! #homechat
UntrainedHW: @DancingPigPots There are a couple things I’ve used – may need to do a pros/cons post for Untrained Housewife! #homechat
carnellm: @UntrainedHW The only way I can stay on track is if I have an independent auditor! Gotta have that nudge, or kick. #homechat
heathersolos: @HomeRoutines eh the shoulds are the ones that can slide, but I feel your pain. Secure, fed, clean those are the priorities. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @DancingPigPots We’ve started using Cozi because my husband can update from his phone, and I from home. Handy family schedule. #homechat
carnellm: How can you not follow a person with a twitter handle of @DancingPigPots ?!? #HomeChat
UntrainedHW: @carnellm I totally understand that! I work much more focused with a deadline. #homechat
morriska372: I will say 1 thing tho. I decided that instead of NY resolutions that I wld break, I am donating – random act of kindness style #homechat
smichnie: @jenniebfiechtl Oh yeah! Great way to add healthier ingredients, reduce sodium & stretch meals! #homechat
heathersolos: @morriska372 I love RAOK great goal! #homechat
jenniebfiechtl: @carnellm @heathersolos that song is now stuck in my head. Thanks kids. #homechat
morriska372: Such as… 10 (yes I said 10!!!) rolls of curling ribbon collecting dust will go to the local small town florist where I live. #homechat
smichnie: @heathersolos And necessary, says my wardrobe #homechat

UntrainedHW: @HomeRoutines I always try to remember that urgent isn’t important, and important is seldom urgent. What is IMPORTANT? #homechat

UntrainedHW: Thank you all so much for coming – this hour is just flying by! We’ll be back next week to talk about organization! #homechat
carnellm: @jenniebfiechtl @heathersolos Would thought you would have been way tired of that song by this time in your life. 8675309….. #HomeChat
heathersolos: Thank you so much for joining the first #homechat You can always find me on http://www.home-ec101.com and Ang @ http://untrainedhousewife
foreverpix: @HeatherSolos @dancingpigpots check out rememberthemilk.com or use the tasks pane in gmail or google calendar #homechat
carnellm: @UntrainedHW Tasks without deadlines don’t need doing. They are merely dreams. If it is important, it has a deadline. #HomeChat
smichnie: True! RT @carnellm: How can you not follow a person with a twitter handle of @DancingPigPots ?!? #HomeChat
MelindaHambyVA: RT @carnellm: @UntrainedHW Tasks without deadlines don’t need doing. They are merely dreams. If it is important, it has a deadline. #HomeChat
morriska372: @HomeRoutines re prioritization. I stopped b/c I kept failing at it. Instead I set 10-15 min timers to do stuff I need to do. #homechat
propellerhead1: @HeatherSolos thanks for helping to host #homechat, was late but enjoyed what I saw
UntrainedHW: RT @heathersolos: Thanks 4 joining the 1st #homechat You can find me @ http://www.home-ec101.com & Ang @ http://untrainedhousewife
UntrainedHW: @smichnie I’m glad you did! Join us next week at the same time. #homechat
morriska372: @HomeRoutines like for 10 mins pick up toys, organize a drawer, etc. I work better wo a big list which makes me procrastinate. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @morriska372 I can’t tell you how much stuff I get done in those magical ten minute gold-nuggets of time. #homechat
smichnie: @morriska372 @homeroutines Great way to clean the house! A timer for 15 min in each room is easier. #homechat
UntrainedHW: @morriska372 With four littles at home, that’s usually the most I get before hearing, “Mom! Can you….” Lol! #homechat
jenniebfiechtl: @UntrainedHW @heathersolos thanks for #homechat! Bummed I dropped in so late but setting reminder on my phone for Tuesdays at 9. Thanks!!
Daily_Pinch: RT @heathersolos: Thank you so much for joining the first #homechat You can always find me on http://www.home-ec101.com and Ang @ http://untrainedhousewife
simonashton: @UntrainedHW @heathersolos thanks – that was fun (even to mostly lurk) #homechat
carnellm: @simonashton You are a #HomeChat stalker! Scary…
UntrainedHW: RT @carnellm: @UntrainedHW Tasks w/o deadlines don’t need doing. They are merely dreams. If it is important, it has a deadline. #homechat
UntrainedHW: RT: @morriska372 @homeroutines Great way to clean the house! A timer for 15 min in each room is easier. #homechat
UntrainedHW: The transcript for tonight’s #homechat is http://ow.ly/3yqSW I’ll do a “pretty” post tomorrow.
UntrainedHW: More than 350 tweets by over 50 tweeters in the first-ever #homechat by @UntrainedHW and @HeatherSolos – thank you all so much!
carnellm: BTW, for tasks and todos, I used Toodledo. Web-based, free but with apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, etc #homechat @Heathersolos @ForeverPix
morriska372: Good idea!RT @UntrainedHW: RT: @morriska372 @homeroutines Great way to clean the house! A timer for 15 min in each room is easier. #homechat
morriska372: @carnellm Will check out Toodledo. I have to carry a droid for wk so I can’t get the fancy iphone apps #homechat
Suburban_Farmer: I’m sorry – I had no idea this was going on tonight…maybe next time I can catch it #homechat
UntrainedHW: @Suburban_Farmer Definitely stop by next week – we’ll be chatting about organization. (Or lack thereof) (*wink*) #homechat
DSAldridge: I was unaware of #homechat too! I just got back to being on Twitter, so I’m out of the loop. Will catch the next one for sure!
Suburban_Farmer: @UntrainedHW Oh YEAH! I remember organization….had something to do with being able to find everything, right? #homechat
BetsiGreen: ?@HeatherSolos: Pens and chapstick in the laundry are the worst. #homechat I really should be better about pocket checking? <~ #Gum!
UntrainedHW: @DSAldridge It’s a brand new chat hosted by @HeatherSolos and myself. Tonight was the 1st night so we’re still spreading the word. #homechat
morriska372: @UntrainedHW @HeatherSolos And we don’t have to RSVP, just show up, right? #homechat
heathersolos: @morriska372 yes ma’am we’re quite informal, a little sassy, and not at all perfect #homechat