Mar. 31, 2009
Weekly Menu Plan
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 I cannot say enough how important a menu plan is to keeping your grocery budget on track. You'll be so much less likely to buy extras when you have a plan. You'll also be less likely to stop and pick up fast food if you already know ahead of time what you'll be making for dinner. I choose easier meals for the days I know we'll be super busy and very much tempted to pick something up, or go out to eat. So if you aren't planning your menu why not start today. Just try it, and see for yourself if it makes a difference. Here's my menu plan for the week. If you've been reading for a while you'll notice we have the same things for breakfasts and lunches. The only thing that changes is dinners. This keeps thing nice and easy. Breakfasts - consists of oatmeal, cold cereal, fruit smoothies, toast & poached eggs.
Lunches - consists of soups, peanut butter sandwiches, or dinner leftovers.
Dinners - I will try to include lots of veggies this week.
~ Monday ~
Chicken Casserole
~ Tuesday ~
Hamburgers, Salad, & Glazed Carrots
~ Wednesday ~
Steak Stir Fry
~ Thursday ~
Pizza Night
~ Friday ~
Sesame Chicken and Rice
~ Saturday ~
Ham and Cheese Omelets, Potatoes
~ Sunday ~
I leave Sunday open. A lot of times we got out to eat after church and aren't really hungry for dinner after such a large late lunch. If we do get hungry, then we just eat whatever is leftover in the fridge from the week.
You can find out more about weekly menu planning here. To check out more menu plans for this week click here.
Feb. 23, 2009
Menu Plan Monday
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 I cannot say enough how important menu planning is to keeping to a grocery budget. I try to keep my menu as fresh as possible. I use several resources to help come up with new ideas. I love Betty Crocker for tried and true meal ideas. Another great recipe resource is Cooks Central, and right now you can be entered to win a Kitchenaid Mixer when you register and submit your favorite recipe. Breakfasts - consists of oatmeal, cold cereal, fruit smoothies, toast & poached eggs.
Lunches - consists of soups, peanut butter sandwiches, or dinner leftovers.
Dinners - I will try to include lots of veggies this week.
~ Monday ~
Chicken Soft Tacos and Spanish Rice
~ Tuesday ~
Ham and Cheese Omelets and Fried Potatoes
~ Wednesday ~
Chili in the Crockpot
~ Thursday ~
Pizza Night
~ Friday ~
Spaghetti and Meatballs
~ Saturday ~
Turkey Pot Pie (we didn't have this last week)
~ Sunday ~ I leave Sunday open. A lot of times we got out to eat after church and aren't really hungry for dinner after such a large late lunch. If we do get hungry, then we just eat whatever is leftover in the fridge from the week. You can find out more about weekly menu planning here. To check out more menu plans for this week click here.
Jan. 12, 2009
Menu Plan Monday
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 This week I am planning to continue to add in veggies as much as possible. I have started to drink water mostly. And I am also trying to make eating breakfast a regular part of my day. I used to be good at remembering the importance of breakfast, but lately I just pass it over and then eat a lot more at lunchtime.
Breakfasts - consists of oatmeal, cold cereal, fruit smoothies, toast & poached eggs.
Lunches - consists of soups, peanut butter sandwiches, or dinner leftovers.
Dinners - I will try to include lots of veggies this week.
~ Monday ~
Chicken Fried Rice
~ Tuesday ~
Grape Leaves, Mashed Potatoes, and Yellow Squash
~ Wednesday ~
Scalloped Ham & Potatoes
~ Thursday ~
Pizza
~ Friday ~
Stir Fry
~ Saturday ~
Baked Chicken, potatoes, and a veggie
~ Sunday ~
I leave Sunday open. A lot of times we got out to eat after church and aren't really hungry for dinner after such a large late lunch. If we do get hungry, then we just eat whatever is leftover in the fridge from the week.
Over the next couple of weeks I will work on replenishing my pantry with healthy options to give us a good start in the New Year. Until then I will continue to use the food that the Lord has provided for my family.here. To check out more menu plans for this week click here. You can find out more about weekly menu planning
Sep. 2, 2008
Menu Plan Monday (Tuesday)
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Yes, once again I am late putting this together. And I can't believe that I haven't posted anything here since last week. Where does the time go?
It's Menu Plan Monday. You can check out other great menus Here.
Breakfast - Cereal, poached eggs, grapefruit, oatmeal, toast, smoothies
Lunch - sandwiches, soup, leftovers (lunch is very spontaneous at our house)
Dinner - Monday: BBQ at MIL's
Tuesday: Stir Fry
Wednesday: Crockpot Chili
Thursday: Spaghetti, salad, and Garlic Toast
Friday: Stuffed Pizza Pocket
Saturday: Chicken Pot Pie
Sunday: TBD
Aug. 26, 2008
Menu Plan Monday (Tuesday)
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I have a hard time getting this together by Monday. But nonetheless here it is.
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Breakfast - Cereal, poached eggs, grapefruit, oatmeal, toast, smoothies
Lunch - sandwiches, soup, leftovers (lunch is very spontaneous at our house)
Dinner - Monday: Baked BBQ Chicken, Noodle Salad, Green Beans and Baked Beans
Tuesday: Chicken Tetrazzini
Wednesday: Crockpot Beef Stew
Thursday: Crockpot Chili
Friday: Stuffed Pizza Pocket
Saturday: Chicken Soft Tacos
Sunday: TBD
Aug. 11, 2008
Menu Plan Monday
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It's Menu Plan Monday. You can check out other great menus Here.
Breakfast - Cereal, poached eggs, grapefruit, oatmeal, toast, smoothies
Lunch - sandwiches, soup, leftovers (lunch is very spontaneous at our house)
Dinner - Monday: Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday: Peppersteak and Potatoes
Wednesday: Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
Thursday: Fast Food on the road - we'll be leaving for vacation
Friday: on vacation
Saturday: on vacation
Sunday: on vacation
Aug. 4, 2008
Menu Plan Monday
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It's Menu Plan Monday. You can check out other great menus Here.
Breakfast - Cereal, poached eggs, grapefruit, oatmeal, toast, smoothies
Lunch - sandwiches, soup, leftovers (lunch is very spontaneous at our house)
Dinner - Monday: Chicken noodle Cassarole
Tuesday: Pepper Steak and Potatoes
Wednesday: Grilled Talapia and corn on the cob
Thursday: Pancakes and Sausage
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Barbecue something
Sunday: TBA
Jun. 23, 2008
Menu Plan Monday
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I am totally digging the new green Menu Plan banner!
It's Menu Plan Monday. You can check out other great menus Here.
Breakfast - Cereal, poached eggs, grapefruit, oatmeal, toast, smoothies
Lunch - sandwiches, soup, leftovers (lunch is very spontaneous at our house)
Dinner - Monday: Teryaki Pork Tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and rolls
Tuesday: Chicken Quesidillas
Wednesday: Stir Fry
Thursday: Pancakes and Sausage
Friday: Steak, Baked potatoe, and veggie
Saturday: Chicken Fried Rice
Sunday: TBA
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I cannot say enough how important a menu plan is to keeping your grocery budget on track. You'll be so much less likely to buy extras when you have a plan. You'll also be less likely to stop and pick up fast food if you already know ahead of time what you'll be making for dinner. I choose easier meals for the days I know we'll be super busy and very much tempted to pick something up, or go out to eat. So if you aren't planning your menu why not start today. Just try it, and see for yourself if it makes a difference. Here's my menu plan for the week. If you've been reading for a while you'll notice we have the same things for breakfasts and lunches. The only thing that changes is dinners. This keeps thing nice and easy. 
