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  • Menu Plan Monday

    I think I’m ready to start planning meals again. We’ve honestly been really scrounging lately, coming up with whatever I could. Our house has not sold yet, which means we’re paying a mortgage and rent on a teachers salary. It’s doable, and because we’ve done what we could to get out of debt, it’s been possible.  I’ve learned a lot though! I can now make my own tortillas, baking a loaf of bread each morning has become routine, and beans are becoming more accepted by my kids. We’ve delved into our food storage. I am so glad we have stored food for these tough times.

    Monday – home made tortillas with beans and cheese
    Tuesday – Chili and cornbread
    Wednesday – Fried Zucchini and Rice
    Thursday – Pulled Chicken sandwiches
    Friday – lasagna rolls
    Saturday – leftovers

  • Menu Plan Monday 7/16

    Menu Plan Monday!
    Monday – What’s good in Spokane? We’re on vacation and will need a fun (but cheap) place to eat.
    Tuesday – ROAD TRIP! 13+ hours in the car with 4 kiddos – why yes we’ll more than likely be eating at McDonalds.
    Wednesday – Macaroni Salad
    Thursday – Hamburger Helper
    Friday – Ham and Potato Bake
    Saturday – Leftovers
    

  • Menu Plan Monday 7/9

    Well, it’s another Monday. The day most people dread as it means the start of another week. I personally love Mondays though. To me it means a brand new week to make better than the last.
    It has been HOT HOT HOT here! So hot, that even though we had a ton of fun last week, we all (kids and adults) have had some not so fine moments.  We’re looking upwards of the low hundreds this week and no rain in sight.  This week my plan is to do lots of things to keep cool. 
    That includes, minimal use of the oven.

    Monday – Cold Cut Sandwiches
    Tuesday – crock pot Pork and veggies
    Wednesday – Mark’s in charge. I’ll be at a church women’s function
    Thursday – Macaroni Salad
    Friday – Stroganoff
    Saturday – leftovers
    Sunday – Steak Pizzaiola

    I’m also planning a tea party with the girls and their friends this week. We’ll be serving some cool treats –
    Strawberry Lemonade (because we don’t actually drink tea)
    mini sandwiches
    veggies
    tea cakes
    popsicles

  • Menu Plan Monday 7/2

    Menu Plan Monday 7/2

    We had a crazy fun week last week. Mark’s parents were in town, so instead of cooking, we ate out every single night. It was definitely a treat for us, though it did get us a bit off our normal schedule.  The kids didn’t eat as well as they normally do, although Princess V ate better than she normally does – go figure.
    I did some major grocery shopping with my mother in law. I don’t think we’ll need to go to the store anytime soon. We had to take the ice box out of the freezer to fit all the food in it, and we had to get a little creative in the pantry.  I’d share some pictures, but we’re out of town now, and I didn’t bring the camera.
    Here’s what we’ll be eating this week
    Monday – family dinner at my parents. Possibly hot dogs at the baseball game.
    Tuesday – Pork Chops
    Wednesday – BBQ
    Thursday – Chicken and pasta
    Friday – Macaroni and Cheese
    Saturday – leftovers
    Sunday – crock pot pork and veggies
    We’ve invited my parents and siblings up for the 4th of July.  I’ve got some fun ideas for a BBQ that I think everyone will enjoy, thanks to pinterest.

  • Menu Plan Monday 6/25

    Menu Plan Monday 6/25

    Monday 
    Tuesday
    Sandwiches on the go. The Princesses have dance rehearsal all day, and their recital at night.
    Wednesday
     Spaghetti with Sausage Cheese Balls
    Thursday
     out to eat
    Friday
    Saturday
     Family Dinner
    Sunday
    Family Dinner

  • Menu Plan Monday 6/18

    Menu Plan Monday 6/18

    Mark has requested we eat more pasta, so you may see a lot more pasta in our menu’s.
    Monday
    Macaroni and Cheese
    (Princess V requested)
    Tuesday
    (I made two batches last week and froze one)
    Wednesday
    Spaghetti
    Thursday
    Friday
    Chicken and Pasta
    Saturday
    Sunday
    leftovers
  • Menu Plan Monday 6/11

    Menu Plan Monday 6/11

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    Monday
    Tuesday
    Sandwiches
    Wednesday
    Pasta
    Thursday
    Friday
    Hamburger Helper
    Saturday
    Leftovers
    Sunday
  • Menu Plan Monday 6/4

    Menu Plan Monday 6/4

    Monday – Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli and Fudge Brownies with Caramel Swirl.
    Tuesday – Girls night! Mark will get him and the kids dinner
    Wednesday – Cake Pan Pizza
    Thursday – Eggplant Parmsan
    Friday – Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    Saturday – Leftovers
    Sunday – Pasta

    Other baking adventures this week
    Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
    Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies

  • Menu Plan Monday 5/28

    Menu Plan Monday 5/28

    Yesterday we had Lincoln’s baby blessing.  Lots of family came up for the event, so we had a luncheon at our house afterwards.  We had a wonderful spread of foods.  Mom brought a deli tray, rolls, chips and pasta salad. I put together a fruit salad, strawberry lemonade and a veggie platter. To go with the veggies I mixed up some of Wildtree’s Creamy Ranch dip mix. Oh it was so good!! Even after the luncheon I couldn’t stop snacking on it with the veggies and the chips!  I apparently cut up too many veggies though, but that’s alright, because now I have a fresh and ready snack for the rest of the week!
    Tuesday – cake pan Pizza’s (recipe on friday!)
    Wednesday – Mark is on his own. We’re headed to my sister in laws for a bachelorette party I’m throwing her. 
    Thursday – Sister in Law’s Wedding.
    Friday – Hamburger Helper
  • Menu Plan Monday

    Menu Plan Monday

    Monday – Black Bean Vegetable Soup and Piping Hot Biscuits
    Tuesday – Chicken Pillows with Parmesan Sauce
    Wednesday – Tortellini with peas and Parmesan
    Thursday – Light Crock Pot Chowder
    Friday – Grilled Balsamic Honey Mustard Chicken (mediteranean meal)
    Saturday – Leftovers
    Sunday – Family Luncheon. I’ll be serving cold cuts, a vegetable tray, Fresh Fuit Salad, and Strawberry Lemonade