I've been part time nearly a month now (and I love it!). We've had to make a few changes to our lifestyle and one was not eating out quite as much. It's tested my cooking abilities and savvy shopping.
I've been purchasing the "managers special" meat at our local market. Sometimes it's half the price of meat and the sell by date is usually still a few days out. I throw it in my freezer as soon as I get home and then plan the next week's meals off of that. It also helps that we purchased 1/4 beef stocked in our freezer. Even though it's a financial chunk up front overall it's much less expensive and the quality doesn't compare to grocery store beef. I don't buy the beef at the store even if it is on "managers special"! In the next month or so we are purchasing 1/2 pork. I don't cook a whole lot with pork, although I do love bacon! So, this will be stretching my comfort level even more to find out what I can do with those cuts of meat.
I've also noticed that the past 2 weeks I've had at least 2 carry over meals. With their being only 3 of us, and one of us only eats half portions, we generally have quite a bit of leftovers. Some nights I skip cooking (yes!) and we have a leftover buffet.
Ok, so onto the plan!
Monday: B-french toast, blueberries
L-leftover country fried steak, green beans
S-yogurt
D-Shepherd's Pie
Tuesday: B-pancakes from freeze, strawberries
L-leftover shepherd's pie
S-apple slices
D-ham & bean soup (carryover from last week)
Wednesday: B-monkey bread
L-Mom & Rory out while Dad is at work
S-granola bar
D-Skyline!!
Thursday: B-toast and bananas
L-leftover soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
S-fruit
D-Lasagna D'Italia with garlic bread
Friday: B-scrambled eggs and pancakes from freezer
L-leftover lasagna
S-graham crackers with peanut butter
D-Cincinnati Chili
Saturday: B-cereal & milk
L-out after seeing Sesame Street Live! (more about that later)
S-crackers or raisins
D-pulled BBQ chicken with soda bread (carryover from last week)
Sunday: B-granola bar
L-leftovers
S & D-hodge podge
I link up to Organizational Junkie for menu sharing ideas.
Happy Cooking!
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Menu Plan thru March 9, 2014
I'm now 4 weeks into being part-time and I feel like I am finally getting the hang of planning for all meals. I have a much greater respect for women 100+ years ago who did this without the help of the Internet!
Monday: B-bagels with peanut butter
L-leftover pasta with zucchini and alfredo sauce
S-yogurt
D-soft tacos
Tuesday: B-cinnamon toast with yogurt
L-leftover tacos or Banana Burritos
S-green peppers with ranch
D-homemade chicken tenders, home fries and orange slices
Wednesday: B-waffles with fresh blueberries
L-mac-n-cheese (with pureed carrots hidden inside)
S-graham crackers with peanut butter
D-Open Face Lone Star Burgers (carryover)
Thursday: B-Pumpkin Muffins (sub the zucchini for 15 oz can of pumpkin)
L-leftover burgers
S-fruit or granola bar
D-Tater Tot Casserole (I half this recipe)
Friday: B-cereal with milk
L-leftover casserole
S-cheddar bunnies
D-ham & bean soup with corn bread
Saturday: B-scrambled eggs and pumpkin muffins
L-pulled bbq chicken
S-fruit or yogurt
D-Chicken Carbonara Risotto (one of my favs!!)
Sunday: B-granola bars
L-out
S & D--snacks or leftovers
Monday: B-bagels with peanut butter
L-leftover pasta with zucchini and alfredo sauce
S-yogurt
D-soft tacos
Tuesday: B-cinnamon toast with yogurt
L-leftover tacos or Banana Burritos
S-green peppers with ranch
D-homemade chicken tenders, home fries and orange slices
Wednesday: B-waffles with fresh blueberries
L-mac-n-cheese (with pureed carrots hidden inside)
S-graham crackers with peanut butter
D-Open Face Lone Star Burgers (carryover)
Thursday: B-Pumpkin Muffins (sub the zucchini for 15 oz can of pumpkin)
L-leftover burgers
S-fruit or granola bar
D-Tater Tot Casserole (I half this recipe)
Friday: B-cereal with milk
L-leftover casserole
S-cheddar bunnies
D-ham & bean soup with corn bread
Saturday: B-scrambled eggs and pumpkin muffins
L-pulled bbq chicken
S-fruit or yogurt
D-Chicken Carbonara Risotto (one of my favs!!)
Sunday: B-granola bars
L-out
S & D--snacks or leftovers
Monday, February 24, 2014
Menu Plan thru March 2, 2014
Our first week of menu planning for ALL meals went very well! I discovered though, by the end of the week our fridge was packed with leftovers--some I'll have to freeze for later. So, I need to space out some of my larger meals so we have enough time to eat everything up in between. I hate wasting or throwing food away--I feel like I'm throwing my time and money right into the trash can. And no one has time for that!
Monday B: Pancakes
L: Bagel pizzas
S: Grapes
D: Blueberry waffles with turkey sausage
Tuesday B: Cinnamon toast & bananas
L: Grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices & broccoli
S: Green peppers & ranch
D: Jet's Pizza
Wednesday B: Bagels with cream cheese
L: TBD
S: Graham crackers with peanut butter
D: TBD
Thursday B: Cinnamon Toast & bananas
L: leftovers from Wednesday
S: yogurt
D: Lone Star Burgers, green peppers
Friday B: Cereal & Milk
L: leftover burgers, pretzels
S: apple slices
D: Alfredo pasta with marinated chicken breasts and shredded zucchini
Saturday B: Blueberry muffins
Rest of the day will be with family
Sunday B: Granola bars
L: Country fried steak, green beans, corn muffins
S & D: snacks or leftovers
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more menu planning ideas.
Happy Cooking!
Monday B: Pancakes
L: Bagel pizzas
S: Grapes
D: Blueberry waffles with turkey sausage
Tuesday B: Cinnamon toast & bananas
L: Grilled cheese sandwiches, apple slices & broccoli
S: Green peppers & ranch
D: Jet's Pizza
Wednesday B: Bagels with cream cheese
L: TBD
S: Graham crackers with peanut butter
D: TBD
Thursday B: Cinnamon Toast & bananas
L: leftovers from Wednesday
S: yogurt
D: Lone Star Burgers, green peppers
Friday B: Cereal & Milk
L: leftover burgers, pretzels
S: apple slices
D: Alfredo pasta with marinated chicken breasts and shredded zucchini
Saturday B: Blueberry muffins
Rest of the day will be with family
Sunday B: Granola bars
L: Country fried steak, green beans, corn muffins
S & D: snacks or leftovers
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more menu planning ideas.
Happy Cooking!
Monday, February 17, 2014
Menu Plan thru February 24, 2014
We've had a bit of life change that is going to alter how I menu plan. Last week, I started part-time at my job--it is something I've been wanting for awhile now and I'm really excited about it! This will be Rory and Josh's first week at home together every morning and afternoon so the boys are in charge of breakfast and lunch--which really means I need to plan for it.
I'm hoping to get the hang of it a little better because this first try at it took me a very long time. The boys will probably change things around as we get the hang of this and that is fine. Sometimes you just aren't in the mood for what is planned and that is OK. I'm banking quite a bit on leftovers so this week will be a good test of how many leftovers we will actually have.
I'm hoping to get the hang of it a little better because this first try at it took me a very long time. The boys will probably change things around as we get the hang of this and that is fine. Sometimes you just aren't in the mood for what is planned and that is OK. I'm banking quite a bit on leftovers so this week will be a good test of how many leftovers we will actually have.
So, here is my first week of planning every meal:
Monday: Breakfast-cereal with milk and bananas
Lunch-out at CFA after music class
Snack-graham crackers with peanut butter
Dinner-Spaghetti & garlic bread
Tuesday: Breakfast-cinnamon toast and apple slices
Lunch-Annie's mac-n-cheese with orange slices
Snack-yogurt
Wednesday: Breakfast-Pancakes, turkey sausage and oranges
Lunch-Homemade chicken nuggets, baked fries and apple slices
Snack-raisins
Dinner-Ham, green bean and potato soup with corn muffins
Thursday: Breakfast-French Toast Muffins
Lunch-leftover ham & green bean soup
Snack-green peppers with ranch dressing
Dinner-Lone Star Burgers
Friday: Breakfast-bagels
Lunch-leftover burgers
Snack-granola bar
Dinner-leftover buffet
Saturday: Breakfast-Cinnamon Caramel Monkey Bread (it's a mix)
Lunch-leftover buffet
Snack-yogurt
Dinner-egg & cheese on toasted bagels with turkey sausage
Sunday: Breakfast-granola bar or muffin
Lunch-out
Snack & dinner--cereal, crackers, leftovers
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more menu planning ideas!
Happy Cooking!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Menu Plan through February 2, 2014
I can't believe we are staring down February! I'm happy to say goodbye to January since it's been one of the coldest and snowiest months I can remember. February also happens to be this gals birthday which makes me very happy!!
I would like to start making my own bread instead of buying store bought. Rory and I worked on 4 loaves of bread yesterday. He was really into the "kneading." Although my yeast wasn't expired, the bread didn't rise, which is a major disappointment. So, I baked the dough anyway and will make breadcrumbs because I can't stand to waste it.
Menu planning has been a bit wacko lately with lots of evening plans being switched around due to the cold weather. A couple times last week we did impromptu sandwiches or mac-n-cheese instead of what was planned. With the forecast, this week looks like it will be much of the same.
Monday-Rory and I have a standing date night
Tuesday-Orange Chicken Rice Bowl
Wednesday-Turkey Tenders, green beans
Thursday-Cincinnati Chili
Friday- Country Fried Steak with garlic potatoes, green bean casserole
Saturday- Chicken noodle soup
Sunday-out after church, leftovers for dinner
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more ideas and inspiration.
Happy Cooking!
I would like to start making my own bread instead of buying store bought. Rory and I worked on 4 loaves of bread yesterday. He was really into the "kneading." Although my yeast wasn't expired, the bread didn't rise, which is a major disappointment. So, I baked the dough anyway and will make breadcrumbs because I can't stand to waste it.
Menu planning has been a bit wacko lately with lots of evening plans being switched around due to the cold weather. A couple times last week we did impromptu sandwiches or mac-n-cheese instead of what was planned. With the forecast, this week looks like it will be much of the same.
Monday-Rory and I have a standing date night
Tuesday-Orange Chicken Rice Bowl
Wednesday-Turkey Tenders, green beans
Thursday-Cincinnati Chili
Friday- Country Fried Steak with garlic potatoes, green bean casserole
Saturday- Chicken noodle soup
Sunday-out after church, leftovers for dinner
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more ideas and inspiration.
Happy Cooking!
Monday, January 20, 2014
Menu Plan thru January 26, 2014
My goal with menu planning this year is to really incorporate vegetables. We all need to eat them because they are good for us and make us feel good. Rory, although a 3 year old, is not the typical 3 year old eater and I want to keep it that way. He will eat fresh broccoli, green peppers and other dishes that have vegetables mixed in. I may tell him, sometimes, that it's dinosaur food--but hey, I'm sure those herbivores did eat vegetables. Ha! It works.
I can tell such a difference though when we eat healthy and put good things into our bodies. It makes this guy happy which makes this mama happy!
Monday-We had such a late lunch after our Family Day that we ended the night we leftovers and fruit
Tuesday-Pizza with our friends
Wednesday- Baked Pork Chops, steamed broccoli, baked potatoes
Thursday-Orange Chicken Rice Bowl (so yummy--one of our old favorites)
Friday- Pancakes & Frittatas
Saturday- Cincinnati Chili
Sunday-leftovers
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for inspiration and sharing!
Happy Cooking!
I can tell such a difference though when we eat healthy and put good things into our bodies. It makes this guy happy which makes this mama happy!
Monday-We had such a late lunch after our Family Day that we ended the night we leftovers and fruit
Tuesday-Pizza with our friends
Wednesday- Baked Pork Chops, steamed broccoli, baked potatoes
Thursday-Orange Chicken Rice Bowl (so yummy--one of our old favorites)
Friday- Pancakes & Frittatas
Saturday- Cincinnati Chili
Sunday-leftovers
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for inspiration and sharing!
Happy Cooking!
Monday, January 13, 2014
Menu Plan thru January 19, 2014
I, along with countless others, are trying to plan and prepare healthier meals. Yesterday, Josh made the big announcement that we need to start eating healthier. I think it's a little bit funny because he generally makes face at overly healthy dishes. Haha! Overall, we do really well. BUT, I think we have too many treats and not enough veggies so I could work to improve. My goal for future meals is to always have a veggie, which most times I leave out. I couldn't figure out how to do a veggie for breakfast but I'm a work in progress.
I had to share this--my parents bought me a Kitchen Aid mixer for Christmas and I'm really enjoying it. Rory loves to help me in the kitchen--his favorites are dumping ingredients into the bowl or popping the egg yolks with a spoon. This time though since I had a new gadget I let him turn it on and off--he was doing really well, until he dumped in the flour. In a split second he cranked the mixer up as high as it would go--flour was everywhere and I was standing right there! I'm still finding it a week later!
Here is our lineup!
Monday-Rory and Mom date night, he will probably pick Chick-Fil-A or Firehouse Subs
Tuesday-Grilled Cheese, shredded zucchini, apple slices or oranges
Wednesday-Homemade chicken nuggets, garlic roasted potatoes, green beans
Thursday-Rachel Ray Sloppy Joes (to make it healthier I don't use oil and only a tablespoon of brown sugar, veggie straws and either apple slices or oranges
Friday-Homemade pancakes or waffles with sausage and orange juice
Saturday-Balsamic Marinated Chicken, Brown rice with shredded zucchini
Sunday-out for lunch, leftovers for dinner
Breakfasts-Toast, Cereal
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for meal planning ideas!
Happy Cooking!
I had to share this--my parents bought me a Kitchen Aid mixer for Christmas and I'm really enjoying it. Rory loves to help me in the kitchen--his favorites are dumping ingredients into the bowl or popping the egg yolks with a spoon. This time though since I had a new gadget I let him turn it on and off--he was doing really well, until he dumped in the flour. In a split second he cranked the mixer up as high as it would go--flour was everywhere and I was standing right there! I'm still finding it a week later!
Here is our lineup!
Monday-Rory and Mom date night, he will probably pick Chick-Fil-A or Firehouse Subs
Tuesday-Grilled Cheese, shredded zucchini, apple slices or oranges
Wednesday-Homemade chicken nuggets, garlic roasted potatoes, green beans
Thursday-Rachel Ray Sloppy Joes (to make it healthier I don't use oil and only a tablespoon of brown sugar, veggie straws and either apple slices or oranges
Friday-Homemade pancakes or waffles with sausage and orange juice
Saturday-Balsamic Marinated Chicken, Brown rice with shredded zucchini
Sunday-out for lunch, leftovers for dinner
Breakfasts-Toast, Cereal
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for meal planning ideas!
Happy Cooking!
Monday, December 30, 2013
Menu Plan thru Jan 5th, 2014
Well, I'm back to posting meal plans. I have been planning just not posting--and with the holidays we've had so many leftovers and treats that I really haven't had to cook much. I've had pretty much the same meal plan for the past 3 weeks! It's nice--makes the grocery shopping light. :)
Here's what is on our lineup:
Monday: Gingerbread pancakes and sausage links
Tuesday: Chicken and noodles
Wednesday:Breakfast: Monkey Bread
Lunch: Out to Eat!
Dinner: Pork Chops, green bean casserole and baked cinnamon apples
Thursday: Pot stickers and chicken fried rice
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes with tater tots
Sunday: Out for lunch, dinner will be leftovers with homemade blueberry muffins
I'm linking up here to share meal ideas!
Happy Cooking!
Jenna
Here's what is on our lineup:
Monday: Gingerbread pancakes and sausage links
Tuesday: Chicken and noodles
Wednesday:Breakfast: Monkey Bread
Lunch: Out to Eat!
Dinner: Pork Chops, green bean casserole and baked cinnamon apples
Thursday: Pot stickers and chicken fried rice
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes with tater tots
Sunday: Out for lunch, dinner will be leftovers with homemade blueberry muffins
I'm linking up here to share meal ideas!
Happy Cooking!
Jenna
Monday, October 14, 2013
Menu Plan through October 20, 2013
It's been awhile since I've posted my menu plan but I have been making a menu plan...it happens every week in my household.
When I was working on this week's plan, Rory and I were sitting in the kitchen together. He was working on "crafts" which really means cutting paper into a bazillion tiny pieces and making a mess with the ink pads. At one point he had ink all over his hands so I had him do a print right on my grocery list. I didn't think too much about it but now that I look at it--this print reminds me of why I plan.
It saves me time--precious time that I would much rather be spending with my son. No mother has time to get home from work, scrounge the pantry and then decide what to make. Usually I have about 15 minutes in the morning while I eat breakfast and it's during that time I will set out the ingredients I need for that night's dinner. I pick meals that do not have a million ingredients and are fairly quick to throw together.
It save me money--a precious resource. We make it our goal to live on less than we make. It's important to us that we stay out of debt, spend wisely and save for our son's college education. Being purposeful with how I spend each dollar at the grocery helps our family achieve our goals.
Monday-Mom and Rory date night before music class. Rory has already requested Chick-Fil-A.
Tuesday-Super Easy Chicken & Noodles The boys LOVE this so I'll be making a double batch.
Wednesday-Easy as Spaghetti Pie Bake
Thursday-Bob Evans Chicken and Noodles (it's only $5!) with homemade corn muffins
Friday-Leftovers
Saturday-6 Bean Casserole
Sunday-Chicken Alfredo pasta with shredded zucchini
Breakfast-Jam Surprise Muffins
Treat-Munchable Mice Rory loves helping in the kitchen so I'm looking for a special recipe we can do each week together.
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more menu planning ideas.
Happy Cooking!
When I was working on this week's plan, Rory and I were sitting in the kitchen together. He was working on "crafts" which really means cutting paper into a bazillion tiny pieces and making a mess with the ink pads. At one point he had ink all over his hands so I had him do a print right on my grocery list. I didn't think too much about it but now that I look at it--this print reminds me of why I plan.
It saves me time--precious time that I would much rather be spending with my son. No mother has time to get home from work, scrounge the pantry and then decide what to make. Usually I have about 15 minutes in the morning while I eat breakfast and it's during that time I will set out the ingredients I need for that night's dinner. I pick meals that do not have a million ingredients and are fairly quick to throw together.
It save me money--a precious resource. We make it our goal to live on less than we make. It's important to us that we stay out of debt, spend wisely and save for our son's college education. Being purposeful with how I spend each dollar at the grocery helps our family achieve our goals.
Monday-Mom and Rory date night before music class. Rory has already requested Chick-Fil-A.
Tuesday-Super Easy Chicken & Noodles The boys LOVE this so I'll be making a double batch.
Wednesday-Easy as Spaghetti Pie Bake
Thursday-Bob Evans Chicken and Noodles (it's only $5!) with homemade corn muffins
Friday-Leftovers
Saturday-6 Bean Casserole
Sunday-Chicken Alfredo pasta with shredded zucchini
Breakfast-Jam Surprise Muffins
Treat-Munchable Mice Rory loves helping in the kitchen so I'm looking for a special recipe we can do each week together.
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more menu planning ideas.
Happy Cooking!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Menu Plan thru September 1, 2013
Our week includes some fun things which leaves less menu planning for me! We are headed to a baseball game on Wednesday evening. I'm not generally a huge fan of hot dogs but it only seems appropriate to have hot dogs at a baseball game! On Thursday we will be going to visit my Mom. She had surgery and is out of commission for awhile. So, we will go and entertain her and take her whatever she wants to eat.
Monday- Buttermilk waffles, fresh melon
Tuesday-Green beans, potatoes and ham
Wednesday-at the baseball game
Thursday-taking my Mom dinner
Friday-leftovers or mini chicken pot pies
Saturday-Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken, fried rice with veggies
Sunday-Baked Tacos
Breakfasts-Pumpkin Muffins
Treat- World's Fudgiest Brownies
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie Junkie for more meal planning inspiration!
Happy Cooking!
Monday- Buttermilk waffles, fresh melon
Tuesday-Green beans, potatoes and ham
Wednesday-at the baseball game
Thursday-taking my Mom dinner
Friday-leftovers or mini chicken pot pies
Saturday-Bacon Honey Mustard Chicken, fried rice with veggies
Sunday-Baked Tacos
Breakfasts-Pumpkin Muffins
Treat- World's Fudgiest Brownies
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie Junkie for more meal planning inspiration!
Happy Cooking!
Monday, August 19, 2013
Menu Plan thru August 25, 2013
Whew--it's been a a couple weeks since I've posted our menu but I still have been planning. It's been a very busy two weeks at work and I've been worn out every night. After playing with a toddler and taking care of a puppy, blogging was pushed further down the to-do list. Sleep will always win out over blogging!
Monday- Summer Squash Galette
Tuesday-Spaghetti and garlic bread
Wednesday-Family Date Night! We are going to see Disney's Planes--it will be Rory's first theater event and then we will eat out for dinner.
Thursday-Family Burrito Bake
Friday- Potato Pancakes and cheesy eggs
Saturday-leftovers
Sunday-at family picnic for lunch, dinner will be something quick on the way home...if we are hungry
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more inspirational ideas.
Happy Cooking!
Jenna
Monday- Summer Squash Galette
Tuesday-Spaghetti and garlic bread
Wednesday-Family Date Night! We are going to see Disney's Planes--it will be Rory's first theater event and then we will eat out for dinner.
Thursday-Family Burrito Bake
Friday- Potato Pancakes and cheesy eggs
Saturday-leftovers
Sunday-at family picnic for lunch, dinner will be something quick on the way home...if we are hungry
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more inspirational ideas.
Happy Cooking!
Jenna
Monday, July 29, 2013
Menu Plan through August 4, 2013
We have a calm week but a very busy weekend ahead. With that being said I'm going fairly light on the meal department. We have the State Fair and a local festival to attend. I'm really looking forward to some serious fair food. My mouth is watering for a corn dog and Rory has been talking about lemon shake ups. His class made a batch of shake ups at school and we re-created them this weekend. Now, I'm anxious to get him one at the fair.
Monday (meatless)-Zucchini Fries, fresh melon, blackberries and cherries
Tuesday-Waffles with homemade chocolate chips and fresh fruit
Wednesday-Runza Casserole
Thursday-Irish Egg Rolls
Friday-Rory, Papa and Uncle Seth out for boys night while I work at the local festival
Saturday-State Fair Bound--bring on the corn dogs!
Sunday-at our local fair
I'm linking to Organizational Junkie for menu sharing!
Happy Cooking everyone!
Monday (meatless)-Zucchini Fries, fresh melon, blackberries and cherries
Tuesday-Waffles with homemade chocolate chips and fresh fruit
Wednesday-Runza Casserole
Thursday-Irish Egg Rolls
Friday-Rory, Papa and Uncle Seth out for boys night while I work at the local festival
Saturday-State Fair Bound--bring on the corn dogs!
Sunday-at our local fair
I'm linking to Organizational Junkie for menu sharing!
Happy Cooking everyone!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Menu Plan thru July 28, 2013
We had a nice relaxing weekend and the weather was beautiful! A little cooler and the humidity finally dropped below 80%. It felt like I could actually breathe outside!
Rory and Jessie are starting to do things together and figure each other out. Jessie still play bites and mouths him but we had major improvement this weekend. Here they are both sitting quietly watching Happy Feet. It's our usual Sunday routine to wind down from the weekend. Around 6:30 I pop in a movie and we chill. It was nice that everyone was chilling at the same time!
Our garden is yielding some results--mainly in the zucchini department. I'm amazed at how fast those things can grow! We've got lots of it and it's time to start using it up.
Here is what's on my line up:
Meatless Monday-Pasta, tomato sauce and garlic bread
Tuesday- Paula Dean chicken salad on toast
Wednesday-Italian Subs, pretzels and fresh fruit
Thursday-Grill out at our friends and we are taking hot dogs (the all natural, nitrate free kind) and melon
Friday- TBD and baked zucchini fries
Saturday-Grilled Steaks, fresh from the garden green beans and roasted potatoes
Sunday-out or leftovers
Breakfasts: Zucchini Bread
Happy Cooking!
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more menu planning ideas.
Rory and Jessie are starting to do things together and figure each other out. Jessie still play bites and mouths him but we had major improvement this weekend. Here they are both sitting quietly watching Happy Feet. It's our usual Sunday routine to wind down from the weekend. Around 6:30 I pop in a movie and we chill. It was nice that everyone was chilling at the same time!
Our garden is yielding some results--mainly in the zucchini department. I'm amazed at how fast those things can grow! We've got lots of it and it's time to start using it up.
Here is what's on my line up:
Meatless Monday-Pasta, tomato sauce and garlic bread
Tuesday- Paula Dean chicken salad on toast
Wednesday-Italian Subs, pretzels and fresh fruit
Thursday-Grill out at our friends and we are taking hot dogs (the all natural, nitrate free kind) and melon
Friday- TBD and baked zucchini fries
Saturday-Grilled Steaks, fresh from the garden green beans and roasted potatoes
Sunday-out or leftovers
Breakfasts: Zucchini Bread
Happy Cooking!
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more menu planning ideas.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Menu Plan thru July 21, 2013
Our family had such a wonderful relaxing weekend that I completely forgot to menu plan for this coming week! Whoops! Luckily, I had started on some sort of outline earlier last week so I have a general idea.
We've been starting to harvest vegetables from our garden!! I also signed us up for a produce co-op. Maybe it's not really a co-op because we aren't contributing anything but every other week a bin of fresh fruits and veggies shows up at my door. It's awesome! We've only had 2 bin deliveries so far but I can already tell that I like it! This week a few things came that I don't normally buy so it's pushing my creative limits....like kale and bib lettuce. I can say without a doubt that I don't buy some of the items at the store because they don't look very appealing...but the head of lettuce I received this week is beautiful...literally. Anyway, all of this is make menu planning more fun and challenging.
Monday-Peanut Butter & Jelly, pretzels and grapes (believe it or not, that is really what I wrote down. Thankfully, we are a family that genuinely likes peanut butter and jelly)
Tuesday-Zucchini Pizzas
Wednesday- Sweet Chicky Nuggets. Josh and I will be eating ours in the form of a salad, tater tots and fresh cantaloupe
Thursday-Savory Chicken Pies
Friday-Out with Papa
Also, I need to figure out what to do with kale?!
I haven't planned as far as the weekend yet....I'll be looking at Organizational Junkie for a few ideas to round out the week!
Happy Cooking!
We've been starting to harvest vegetables from our garden!! I also signed us up for a produce co-op. Maybe it's not really a co-op because we aren't contributing anything but every other week a bin of fresh fruits and veggies shows up at my door. It's awesome! We've only had 2 bin deliveries so far but I can already tell that I like it! This week a few things came that I don't normally buy so it's pushing my creative limits....like kale and bib lettuce. I can say without a doubt that I don't buy some of the items at the store because they don't look very appealing...but the head of lettuce I received this week is beautiful...literally. Anyway, all of this is make menu planning more fun and challenging.
Monday-Peanut Butter & Jelly, pretzels and grapes (believe it or not, that is really what I wrote down. Thankfully, we are a family that genuinely likes peanut butter and jelly)
Tuesday-Zucchini Pizzas
Wednesday- Sweet Chicky Nuggets. Josh and I will be eating ours in the form of a salad, tater tots and fresh cantaloupe
Thursday-Savory Chicken Pies
Friday-Out with Papa
Also, I need to figure out what to do with kale?!
I haven't planned as far as the weekend yet....I'll be looking at Organizational Junkie for a few ideas to round out the week!
Happy Cooking!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Menu Plan thru July 14, 2013
Better late than never I suppose! I tried to get this up on Monday but was having technical issues. Oh well. So far our week has been relatively calm and I'd like to keep it that way.
Rory and I have picked up a few local goodies at the farmers market so I'm excited to incorporate those in to the menu. We also expect to harvest a few things out of our garden tonight! I'm looking forward to seeing how Rory reacts to picking our own food out of our garden...and if he will eat it!
Josh and Rory are also picking up fresh meat today. We ordered a portion of beef from his sister and brother-in-laws farm. I've had their meat a couple times and I can say without a doubt I will NEVER buy red meat from the store again. It's like comparing a diamond to a cubic zarconia. It's just not the same.
Here is what is on my line up
Monday-Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes, Cheesy Eggs
Tuesday-30 Minute Mini Meatloaves, Broccoli, Blueberry muffins (Since I've already made these I can tell you there were quite delicious and also made good leftovers for lunch today!)
Wednesday-Grilled seasoned steak, Cubed potatoes
Thursday-Grilled Cheese, Fresh Fruit
Friday-Pepperoni Pizza Burgers
Saturday-Savory Chicken Pies
Sunday-Out
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie to share ideas!
Happy Cooking!
Rory and I have picked up a few local goodies at the farmers market so I'm excited to incorporate those in to the menu. We also expect to harvest a few things out of our garden tonight! I'm looking forward to seeing how Rory reacts to picking our own food out of our garden...and if he will eat it!
Josh and Rory are also picking up fresh meat today. We ordered a portion of beef from his sister and brother-in-laws farm. I've had their meat a couple times and I can say without a doubt I will NEVER buy red meat from the store again. It's like comparing a diamond to a cubic zarconia. It's just not the same.
Here is what is on my line up
Monday-Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes, Cheesy Eggs
Tuesday-30 Minute Mini Meatloaves, Broccoli, Blueberry muffins (Since I've already made these I can tell you there were quite delicious and also made good leftovers for lunch today!)
Wednesday-Grilled seasoned steak, Cubed potatoes
Thursday-Grilled Cheese, Fresh Fruit
Friday-Pepperoni Pizza Burgers
Saturday-Savory Chicken Pies
Sunday-Out
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie to share ideas!
Happy Cooking!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Menu Plan thru June 30, 2013
I know I say this often about time but I can't believe we are at the end of June! Time is really whizzing by!
I'm trying a couple new recipes this week. "Meatless Monday" has proven to be more challenging that I thought it would be. I didn't realize how much I plan our meals around meat. It's not all bad but we can get protein through other sources and one thing that I like, is these sources, like beans cost much less than meat.
Monday-Beans & Rice
Tuesday-Chicken Carbonara Risotto
Wednesday-Chicken Burritos with re fried beans
Thursday-Grilled marinated chicken with rice and vegetables
Friday-leftovers
Saturday-Meeting friends for breakfast so we will have a light lunch and dinner is TBD
Sunday- out for lunch, leftovers or cereal for dinner
Breakfasts-Gluten Free Banana Bread because I never buy bananas in the right quantity. We either run out by Tuesday or I have half a dozen left at the end of the week!
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more inspiration.
Happy Cooking!
Jenna
I'm trying a couple new recipes this week. "Meatless Monday" has proven to be more challenging that I thought it would be. I didn't realize how much I plan our meals around meat. It's not all bad but we can get protein through other sources and one thing that I like, is these sources, like beans cost much less than meat.
Monday-Beans & Rice
Tuesday-Chicken Carbonara Risotto
Wednesday-Chicken Burritos with re fried beans
Thursday-Grilled marinated chicken with rice and vegetables
Friday-leftovers
Saturday-Meeting friends for breakfast so we will have a light lunch and dinner is TBD
Sunday- out for lunch, leftovers or cereal for dinner
Breakfasts-Gluten Free Banana Bread because I never buy bananas in the right quantity. We either run out by Tuesday or I have half a dozen left at the end of the week!
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie for more inspiration.
Happy Cooking!
Jenna
Monday, June 17, 2013
Menu Plan thru June 23, 2013
This week I'm purposefully reverting back to some old favorites and keeping this week simple. We've had a new addition in our family so at least this week I won't have extra time to spend prepping meals. I'm hoping in the next couple weeks our family, including furry ones, will be back into a good routine.
Here is what is on my lineup:
Monday (Meatless)-grilled cheese with avocado and fresh berries
Tuesday-Homemade chicken nuggets, steamed broccoli and fresh pears
Wednesday-Lone Star Burgers, tater tots and apple slices
Thursday-Grilled chicken marinated in italian dressing, green beans
Friday (Breakfast)-Cream cheese stuffed blueberry waffles, bacon, cheesy eggs
Saturday-leftovers
Sunday-out for lunch, leftovers for dinner
Head on over to Organizational Junkie for more inspiration!
Happy Cooking!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Menu Plan thru June 16, 2013
We have another busy line up this week although that doesn't differ much from any other week. Ha!
My Aunt Janell suggested I do "Meatless Mondays" so I am going to start doing that--although this week it's "Meatless Tuesday." I hope that still counts! We have one more music class on Mondays and then we break for the summer. After that, though, I will be on the bandwagon for being meatless on Mondays. If you have any suggestions of great meatless ideas please send them my way!
Monday-Rory and Mom out for dinner
Tuesday-Pasta with alfredo sauce, peas and broccoli
Wednesday-Visiting our new nephew and taking dinner to the new parents-Pulled BBQ chicken, baked beans, chips, fruit pizza
Thursday-Baked Tacos-Father's Day supper with Steve. We had these tacos last week and were such a hit that we can't wait to eat them again. I prefer to add avocado to mine.
Friday-leftovers
Saturday-Father's Day dinner with my Dad and Josh, Supper will probably be eaten on the road since we are picking up a very special (& furry) surprise to bring home! More on that later...
Sunday-Dinner-out after church and Supper-grilled cheese or cereal
Breakfast: Breakfast Cookies
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie and Erin Brans.
Happy Cooking!
My Aunt Janell suggested I do "Meatless Mondays" so I am going to start doing that--although this week it's "Meatless Tuesday." I hope that still counts! We have one more music class on Mondays and then we break for the summer. After that, though, I will be on the bandwagon for being meatless on Mondays. If you have any suggestions of great meatless ideas please send them my way!
Monday-Rory and Mom out for dinner
Tuesday-Pasta with alfredo sauce, peas and broccoli
Wednesday-Visiting our new nephew and taking dinner to the new parents-Pulled BBQ chicken, baked beans, chips, fruit pizza
Thursday-Baked Tacos-Father's Day supper with Steve. We had these tacos last week and were such a hit that we can't wait to eat them again. I prefer to add avocado to mine.
Friday-leftovers
Saturday-Father's Day dinner with my Dad and Josh, Supper will probably be eaten on the road since we are picking up a very special (& furry) surprise to bring home! More on that later...
Sunday-Dinner-out after church and Supper-grilled cheese or cereal
Breakfast: Breakfast Cookies
I'm linking up to Organizational Junkie and Erin Brans.
Happy Cooking!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Menu Plan thru May 26, 2013
I'm not generally one to talk about how fast time goes, but my oh my!! I'm planning for the end of May--this month has flown by.
Last week we had more leftovers than anticipated and one night, the boys weren't hungry so I didn't cook. We just had a quick snack for dinner. Makes it easy for me! This week has a couple repeats from last since we didn't get to them. I don't normally plan too much for the weekends but my parents are coming for Memorial Day. They came up for Easter weekend and I had planned so much for Easter dinner that I forgot to plan other meals!
Monday-Leftovers
Tuesday-Grilled Cheeseburger Wraps
Wednesday-Italian Style Chicken Roll Ups, brown rice with veggies
Thursday-Crisp and Creamy Baked Chicken
Friday-leftovers to gear up for our Memorial Day weekend!
Saturday-
Breakfast-Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
Lunch-Turkey sandwiches at the zoo
Dinner-Out
Sunday-
Breakfast-Potluck at church
Lunch-On a lunch date with Josh
Dinner-Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Breakfasts:Steal Good Pumpkin Bread I'll make mine in a cupcake tin--because everything is better in cupcake form!
I'm linking up to erinbrans and orgjunkie.
Happy Cooking!
Last week we had more leftovers than anticipated and one night, the boys weren't hungry so I didn't cook. We just had a quick snack for dinner. Makes it easy for me! This week has a couple repeats from last since we didn't get to them. I don't normally plan too much for the weekends but my parents are coming for Memorial Day. They came up for Easter weekend and I had planned so much for Easter dinner that I forgot to plan other meals!
Monday-Leftovers
Tuesday-Grilled Cheeseburger Wraps
Wednesday-Italian Style Chicken Roll Ups, brown rice with veggies
Thursday-Crisp and Creamy Baked Chicken
Friday-leftovers to gear up for our Memorial Day weekend!
Saturday-
Breakfast-Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
Lunch-Turkey sandwiches at the zoo
Dinner-Out
Sunday-
Breakfast-Potluck at church
Lunch-On a lunch date with Josh
Dinner-Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Breakfasts:Steal Good Pumpkin Bread I'll make mine in a cupcake tin--because everything is better in cupcake form!
I'm linking up to erinbrans and orgjunkie.
Happy Cooking!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Menu Plan thru May 19, 2013
I'm going back to some of our favorites this week. I've tested a few recipes lately that looked great in the picture but were just ok. So, I'm only trying one new recipe on Saturday. I'm learning that just because my toddler likes something on Tuesday does not mean he will like it again on Wednesday. I'm not sure how that happens. I have figured that he much prefers meals with lots of flavor as opposed to dishes that are more bland.
I'm also sticking with some tried and true favorites because I can whip them together in a flash. We will be planting our garden on Wednesday, since it looks like it is finally going to stay warm! I'm so excited for Rory to see the process from start to finish. He keeps talking about seeds so it should be a fun evening. Rory and I also found a gorgeous garden center where we bought some flowers, green pepper starts, tomato starts, strawberry plants and he picked out the hanging basket. Can't wait to get our hands dirty and watch our flowers and vegetables grow!
Here is what's on my line up:
Monday-Rory and I on a dinner date
Tuesday-Ham and Cheese Sliders with fresh or steamed broccoli
Wednesday-Italian Style Chicken Roll Ups, brown rice
Thursday-Crisp and Creamy Baked Chicken, steamed mixed veggies
Friday-leftovers
Saturday-Skillet Sausage and Pasta
Sunday-out after church
Breakfasts: Double batch of Blueberry Muffins (The boys could eat a dozen at a time!)
I'm linking up to erinbrans and orgjunkie.
Happy Cooking!
I'm also sticking with some tried and true favorites because I can whip them together in a flash. We will be planting our garden on Wednesday, since it looks like it is finally going to stay warm! I'm so excited for Rory to see the process from start to finish. He keeps talking about seeds so it should be a fun evening. Rory and I also found a gorgeous garden center where we bought some flowers, green pepper starts, tomato starts, strawberry plants and he picked out the hanging basket. Can't wait to get our hands dirty and watch our flowers and vegetables grow!
Here is what's on my line up:
Monday-Rory and I on a dinner date
Tuesday-Ham and Cheese Sliders with fresh or steamed broccoli
Wednesday-Italian Style Chicken Roll Ups, brown rice
Thursday-Crisp and Creamy Baked Chicken, steamed mixed veggies
Friday-leftovers
Saturday-Skillet Sausage and Pasta
Sunday-out after church
Breakfasts: Double batch of Blueberry Muffins (The boys could eat a dozen at a time!)
I'm linking up to erinbrans and orgjunkie.
Happy Cooking!
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