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  • Menu Monday

    Menu Monday


    It’s going to be a fun week of baking over here! We started yesterday making some no-bakes, Mark’s favorite.  Mark even joined in the fun, and they were probably the best no-bake’s we’ve made in a long time.
    What are you cooking up this week?

    Monday – Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
    Tuesday – Hamburger Helper. Cocoa Creme Brulee for an “after kids are in bed” treat.
    Wednesday – Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rolls
    Thursday – Princess C’s birthday. She has planned her menu for the day as follows
                Breakfast – pancakes
                Lunch – Mini Corn Dogs
                Dinner – Pizza
                And of course we’ll be having some cupcakes as well!
    Friday – Crock Pot Fried Rice
    Saturday – Leftovers
    Sunday – Broccoli Cheddar Soup in bread bowls

    For Princess C’s birthday we’re having a morning play date. I’ve got a couple cupcake ideas, I just haven’t decided which to make yet.

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    What’s on your menu this week?
    Did you eat anything fabulous last week? If so, I’d love for you to share on our Foodie Friday linky.
    Tuesday – Bacon Cheddar Bites
    Wednesday – Hamburger Helper
    Saturday – Leftovers
    Sunday – Pasta
  • Menu Plan Monday 1/30

    Menu Plan Monday 1/30

    With our brand new pantry, I’ve been surprised to find a lot of ingredients I didn’t know I had! It’s so nice to be able to see all my food. So this week, I’m cleaning out the ingredients, and keeping our grocery budget on the low!

    Monday – Chicken Bacon Guacamole Quesadilla’s

    Tuesday – White Bean Soup with Garlic
    Wednesday –  Santa Fe Chicken Salad
    Thursday – Family Dinner at my parents
    Friday – Dinner out. We’re going on vacation!
    Saturday – Up in the air. It’s either dinner out, or stopping by my parents on our way home.
    Sunday – Pasta

    What are you dining on this week?  Please come back Friday for our new Foodie Friday link up to add any recipes you’ve tried!

  • Menu Plan Monday 1/23

    Menu Plan Monday 1/23

    “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well – if one has not dined well”
    -Virginia Woolf
    Oh I loved coming across that quote today (today’s inspiration from Happy On Purpose by Diana Fletcher).  Besides fitting right in with Menu Plan Monday, I think it’s true. Food should be enjoyed. We shouldn’t rush our meals. We should take the time to enjoy them, savor the flavors, and get to know our dining companions (namely, our family!). 
    Yesterday, I pulled out some cookbooks with the Princesses and we made our menu for the week.  Here’s what we’ll be enjoying.
    Monday – Pasta and sauce, with veggies on the side. Chocolate chip muffins per Princess V for dessert
    Tuesday – Leftovers from the weekend
    Wednesday – Personal Pan Pizza’s per Mark
    Thursday – Taco’s and Burrito’s
    Friday – Mac and Cheese and Ice Cream Cones per Princess C
    Saturday – Pork Chops, probably using the same Hoisin and Honey sauce from the ribs per Mark
    Sunday – Lasagna per Mark
    It’s looking to be a good week of enjoyable foods for all!  What’s on your menu? 
    I’m linking up with Organized Junkie
  • Menu Plan Monday 1/9

    Menu Plan Monday 1/9

    It’s another Monday, which means menu planning and grocery shopping. Normally I try to do this in the morning, but I had a sick little one, and knew I wouldn’t get to grocery shopping until this evening.  Here’s what’s on our menu this week.
    Monday – Stroganoff Hamburger Helper
    Tuesday – Frozen burritos
    Wednesday – Stir Fry
    Thursday – Dinner with my parents
    Saturday – Leftovers
    What’s on your menu this week? For more dinner ideas, and tips on how to start menu planning (it took me years, and help from this site) head over to I’m an Organizing Junkie.

  • Menu plan Monday 1/2/12

    We’re still working around a kitchen remodel. Dinners have made me a little crazy and stressed out lately. Today I had a brilliant idea to get the whole family involved in planning what we eat. We sat down with my new planner and got everyone’s input for the weeks dinner. I already feel less stressed, and plan on getting their input every week now!

    Monday – French Toast and Bacon
    Tuesday – Chicken Nuggets and French Fries (homemade) per Princess C’s request
    Wednesday – Pizza, soda and ice cream per Princess V’s request
    Thursday – Lasagna per Mark’s request
    Friday – Soup
    Saturday – leftovers

    I’ve been waiting for a good time to try out this recipe for Chik-Fil-A nuggets, and with Princess C’s request it finally made it to the menu!  I’m excited to try my hand at these.

    What are you eating this week?  Look for more great ideas and link up your own menu over at Organizing Junkie

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  • Meal Plan Monday 12/26

    Meal Plan Monday 12/26

    Well, with our recent dining room remodeling project I have a very simple menu this week. We’ve got to move the dining table to the living room, so meals also must be as mess free as possible with 3 little ones.
    Monday – Leftover Ham and Potatoes
    Tuesday – grilled sandwiches and tomato soup
    Wednesday – Baked Potato Bar
    Thursday – Chicken Nuggets
    Friday – DATE NIGHT! (Mark’s sister gave us a certificate to a bed and breakfast! It’s going to be such a nice break!)
    Saturday – Chicken Cordon Bleu (family New Years Eve Tradition)
    Sunday – Sandwiches
    Since I don’t know how long it’s going to take to get our kitchen put back together, I’d love any ideas for simple cooking you may have!

  • Menu Plan Monday 12/19

    Source: etsy.com via Adelina on Pinterest

    This completely states how I was feeling this morning! I allowed myself to sleep in and skip my morning routine, which meant a not good start for anyone. I got up to the Princesses hands in the cookie jar. When I told them no cookies, and we were having cereal for breakfast fits were thrown. It didn’t help that Princess R figured it all out and threw her bowl across the room, and when I returned it with cereal she promptly turned it over and continued to scream at me. So I gave up. I got me breakfast and sent the kids back to their room to play. About an hour later, they all told me they would like some cereal. 
    So when I hopped on pinterest this morning to clear my head, I couldn’t help but laugh at this awesome menu sign from etsy!  Here’s what our week of food looks like

    Monday – PB&J.  We’re headed to Temple Square to see the Lights tonight, so I wanted something easy, that the kids also enjoy.
    Tuesday – Personal Pan Pizza’s. Another pinterest find, these are made using cake pans!

    Wednesday – Ravioli
    Thursday – Going out to eat. Mark got a gift card as his work bonus, so we’re headed up to Ogden’s Christmas Village.
    Friday – 5 Ingredient Bubble Up Enchiladas

    Saturday – Ham and Potatoes, plus lots of yummy yummy stuff with my family here!
    Sunday – Leftovers. I may make some poffarages or aebleskivers for breakfast though.

    I’m linking up to Organizing Junkie’s Weekly Menu Plan
  • Menu Plan Monday 12/5

    Menu Plan Monday 12/5

    What’s on the menu this week? Link up or find a ton more great ideas over at Organizing Junkie.
    I felt the need to use some pinterest inspired recipes again, this week (did I mention I think I have a pinterest problem….I might need intervention).
    Monday – Spaghetti. Mark has parent teacher conferences today, so I wanted something simple I wouldn’t have to fight the Princesses to eat. Spaghetti it is!  I thought about doing spaghetti baked in bread but decided against it.
    Tuesday – Toasted Ravioli
    Wednesday – Church potluck for the women. Mark and kids will be on their own, bwahaha!
    Thursday – Hamburger Helper
    Saturday – Lasagna Soup
     Mmmm, these foods have me ready for a great week of cooking!  While we’re on the topic of food, make sure you check out my current giveaways in the left sidebar! You could win coupons for Free Cranberry Naturals, and a Green Giant Steamers Prize Pack that includes a Free coupon as well!
  • Meal Plan Monday 11/28

    Meal Plan Monday 11/28

    Monday – Chicken and Stuffing. This may change though, since Mark isn’t feeling too great today
    Tuesday – Tuna Helper
    Wednesday – Bean and Cheese Burritos
    Thursday – Soup and hot cocoa. Perfect mood setting for putting up our Christmas decor!
    Friday – Church Christmas Party. I’m taking some form of potatoes
    Saturday – leftovers

    Last week, I did hardly any cooking, since we were out of town for Thanksgiving. I did however, make some fun treats inspired by Pinterest!

    Blackberry Lemonade
    Frozen Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie!
    (this was the first pie to go!)