Is it really July already?! I've had my menu set for awhile now . . . but I didn't realize this heat spell would stay so long! That means we've been pushing supper back until later, when we're sure everyone is cooled off enough to enjoy it.
Breakfast:
cereal, eggs
banana chocolate chip muffins x2
4th of July brunch - scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, fresh fruit
wheat bagels and cream cheese
Lunch:
bagel sandwiches (egg), cottage cheese, apples
leftovers x2
cheese quesadillas & black beans
brunch on the 4th
Supper:
Biscuit sloppy joes, coleslaw
White Chicken Enchiladas, rice & beans, chips & salsa
Pork steaks, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli (4th of July!)
Pork stir-fry (using leftover pork & broccoli plus carrots & onion), rice
Hamburger/pepperoni stromboli, marinara dipping sauce, garden salad
Snacks:
Popcorn
Orange-banana smoothies
Watermelon, grapes, & cheese
Happy 4th of July week and happy eating - hope you all get to grill at least once in this steamy weather!
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
This Week's Menu (June 12)
I didn't post the menu yesterday . . . because I didn't have one until last night! What a month June is turning out to be already, with so much to keep us busy. Yesterday I had an early morning OB appointment, and my mom and sister headed down to help me out with the kids. It turned into an all-day event as we decided to do some shopping while we were in town.
Next week we'll be on vacation, so I won't be posting a menu for then, either. In case anyone wondered, yesterday's meals consisted of oatmeal, Red Lobster for lunch, and Panchero's for supper. It was all delicious.
Breakfast:
cereal, toast/bagels x2
French toast, fresh fruit
eggs, sausage links
Lunch:
meat ravioli w/sauce, cooked carrots
cheese sandwiches, veggies and dip
leftovers x2
Supper:
Tomato Cheese Pie, lettuce salad, fresh fruit
Baked potato bar w/bacon, cheese, veggies
Nachos w/chili
Spaghetti, homemade bread, lettuce salad
Snacks:
pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
fruit cups
graham crackers w/Nutella
carrots & celery with dip
This week is filled with preparations for vacation, so everything we're eating is pretty simple. Today already, I've made Chex mix, trail mix, and banana oatmeal muffins - all in the freezer and ready for next week!
Happy eating!
Next week we'll be on vacation, so I won't be posting a menu for then, either. In case anyone wondered, yesterday's meals consisted of oatmeal, Red Lobster for lunch, and Panchero's for supper. It was all delicious.
Breakfast:
cereal, toast/bagels x2
French toast, fresh fruit
eggs, sausage links
Lunch:
meat ravioli w/sauce, cooked carrots
cheese sandwiches, veggies and dip
leftovers x2
Supper:
Tomato Cheese Pie, lettuce salad, fresh fruit
Baked potato bar w/bacon, cheese, veggies
Nachos w/chili
Spaghetti, homemade bread, lettuce salad
Snacks:
pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
fruit cups
graham crackers w/Nutella
carrots & celery with dip
This week is filled with preparations for vacation, so everything we're eating is pretty simple. Today already, I've made Chex mix, trail mix, and banana oatmeal muffins - all in the freezer and ready for next week!
Happy eating!
Monday, June 4, 2012
This Week's Menu
Have you ever heard of Money Saving Mom? If not, I'd encourage everyone to stop over at her blog, http://www.moneysavingmom.com/. Crystal has been a huge encouragement to me in so many areas - finances, family, loving God, and so much more.
One of the things she always does is to make a meal plan for each week. This is something I too have done for quite some time. I have been pretty proud of myself for the small amount of money we've been able to spend every two weeks . . . and yet, I've been too proud to admit that we never have enough food. "It's not possible," I'd argue with David everytime he mentioned it, "I plan every single week, every single ingredient."
And then it dawned on me. I make a bi-weekly supper plan. I did finally get into the habit of buying a few things for David's lunches, but I completely neglected to plan for this pregnant lady and her two toddlers that are home all day eating a whole lot more than just suppers!
So last week, I changed my habit. I added to the list a daily plan for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I was surprised at how much more time it took - though I really enjoy menu planning and since the morning sickness is significantly less, I can actually look at most foods without gagging now. I don't think it'll take as much time from here on out, now that I have a basis. I'd like to start sharing the menus I've planned here on our blog as both a way for others to possibly find suggestions for their own meals, as well as for a way to keep track myself of what we have from week to week.
Last week's menu worked out pretty well . . . so here is the one we'll be following this week:
Breakfast: Cereal and toast x2
Baked Oatmeal x2
Banana muffins
Cinnamon Rolls and sausage links
Lunch: Egg salad sandwiches
BBQ pork, leftover veggies
lettuce salads
Leftovers x2
Supper: Pork roast, potatoes & carrots, Rhodes rolls
Crispy SW Chicken Wraps
Fried potatoes, eggs, pancakes or waffles
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Dinner w/my parents
Snacks: Banana muffins
Fruit cups (more on these in a later post!)
Pretzels
Popcorn
Steel Cut Oat Cups
I'm pretty excited about what we have on the menu this week. If you have any suggestions for meals you think we'd enjoy, please let me know. I'm always searching for new things to try!
One of the things she always does is to make a meal plan for each week. This is something I too have done for quite some time. I have been pretty proud of myself for the small amount of money we've been able to spend every two weeks . . . and yet, I've been too proud to admit that we never have enough food. "It's not possible," I'd argue with David everytime he mentioned it, "I plan every single week, every single ingredient."
And then it dawned on me. I make a bi-weekly supper plan. I did finally get into the habit of buying a few things for David's lunches, but I completely neglected to plan for this pregnant lady and her two toddlers that are home all day eating a whole lot more than just suppers!
So last week, I changed my habit. I added to the list a daily plan for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I was surprised at how much more time it took - though I really enjoy menu planning and since the morning sickness is significantly less, I can actually look at most foods without gagging now. I don't think it'll take as much time from here on out, now that I have a basis. I'd like to start sharing the menus I've planned here on our blog as both a way for others to possibly find suggestions for their own meals, as well as for a way to keep track myself of what we have from week to week.
Last week's menu worked out pretty well . . . so here is the one we'll be following this week:
Breakfast: Cereal and toast x2
Baked Oatmeal x2
Banana muffins
Cinnamon Rolls and sausage links
Lunch: Egg salad sandwiches
BBQ pork, leftover veggies
lettuce salads
Leftovers x2
Supper: Pork roast, potatoes & carrots, Rhodes rolls
Crispy SW Chicken Wraps
Fried potatoes, eggs, pancakes or waffles
Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Dinner w/my parents
Snacks: Banana muffins
Fruit cups (more on these in a later post!)
Pretzels
Popcorn
Steel Cut Oat Cups
I'm pretty excited about what we have on the menu this week. If you have any suggestions for meals you think we'd enjoy, please let me know. I'm always searching for new things to try!
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