I wanted to try an experiment this month with my family. I proposed that we not eat out at all the entire month of November. This brought some moans and groans and my first thought was, "Hey, wait a minute! I am the one who plans, shops and cooks all of our meals so why the heck are you complaining?"
I will admit I like to eat out and being the one who is served more than I care to admit. My weakness is usually lunch after church on Sunday and those days the kids and I get finished with a coop activity. It is pretty easy to just stop somewhere before we come home.
Yesterday was pretty easy but today was much more difficult. Jimmy took three of the kids with him to work out of town so they were excused from the experiment today. I only had Hannah with me and it would have been the perfect situation to have a mom/daughter date for lunch. Then after I dropped off Hannah at a church activity and was alone, I could have easily stopped somewhere on the way back home.
I am so glad that the day is almost over and I made it!
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Laura Ingalls Wilder Celebration
I finally got to have time with Harlee. I took her to a local library who was celebrating Laura Ingalls Wilder. The party was originally supposed to be in February but our two huge snowstorms made it impossible so they rescheduled for April.
Harlee had found the prairie clothes Hannah had worn back in Kindergarten in the dress-up box so I insisted she wear them. She happily obliged and was giddy with excitement to hear lots of compliments on her outfit and her braids which look a lot like Laura's.
During the celebration, the librarian read two books and one was even interpreted in sign language. While the books were being read, the kids took turns shaking a jar of cream to make butter. Two ladies demonstrated how to prepare wool for spinning and then how they used their spinning wheels to make the wool usable for sewing.
Harlee also got to make a paper "quilt square", a button necklace and a yarn doll. All these things are reminiscence of items found the Little House books. We even got to try some gingerbread and lemonade.
Harlee had found the prairie clothes Hannah had worn back in Kindergarten in the dress-up box so I insisted she wear them. She happily obliged and was giddy with excitement to hear lots of compliments on her outfit and her braids which look a lot like Laura's.
During the celebration, the librarian read two books and one was even interpreted in sign language. While the books were being read, the kids took turns shaking a jar of cream to make butter. Two ladies demonstrated how to prepare wool for spinning and then how they used their spinning wheels to make the wool usable for sewing.
Harlee also got to make a paper "quilt square", a button necklace and a yarn doll. All these things are reminiscence of items found the Little House books. We even got to try some gingerbread and lemonade.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Raising Homemakers-Wednesday Link Up
I am joining Sarah and other ladies over at Raising Homemakers today by sharing an idea to make it a little easier to keep the table clean.We were given our dining room table and chairs from my aunt and uncle when they decided to remodel. It is all made from solid wood and has proven to be able to withstand my four kids. I pray that it continues to be sturdy.
Anyways, I got SO tired of a marker or something else getting on the table top. Yes, I could throw a table cloth on it but then I couldn't see the pretty table itself. Plus, the vinyl ones I had were not all that appealing and the cloth ones still let spills through to the surface of the table.
One day I was at the local craft store and I remembered a friend who had a clear vinyl covering on her table. Bonus! I could keep my table clean from spills and stray marks plus still be able to see its beauty. I got about 2 1/2 yards of the thicker vinyl from the store, brought it home and there you have it. Easy to clean too and all for about $8.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Menu Plan Mar. 21-27
Monday: Baked Ziti, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
Last week threw me off schedule with JB's surgery so the kids and I had pizza that night and moved everything back a day. So tonight we are having what we should have had on Saturday. You can find a link to the recipe at The Happy Housewife.
Tuesday: Tuna Casserole and Butternut Squash
This night has to be extremely easy and something that Legs can do on her own incase I am not home at a decent hour to fix dinner. We start our "away from home activities" at 1:00 with Lego Club then onto Girls Group at 3:30, followed by baseball practice at 5:00 and finally Cub Scouts at 7:00. This is just boiled egg noodles, a can of tuna (drained), one can each of cream of celery and cream of mushroom soup and frozen peas. Steam peas while noodles are cooking. Drain noodles, return to pan and add all other ingredients and stir.
Wedneday: Chicken Spaghetti
This is what is on the menu for dinner at church this week. I have another busy day with two appointments so eating at church will be our best choice.
Thursday: Slow Cooker Chili
We have to eat early tonight because Lil Man has his first baseball game of the season. This recipe can be found at Mommy Hates Cooking.
Friday: Breaded Tilapia, Seasoned Potatoes and Green Beans
Late dinner tonight due to another baseball game but it is pretty quick to put together. The Breaded Tilapia recipe and Seasoned Potatoes Recipe can both be found at Mommy Hates Cooking.
Saturday: Birthday Dinner out
Sunday is my actual birthday but my parents will be up to visit and see the Legs bowl and Lil Man play another game today so we are hoping around all that we can go out to eat to celebrate.
Sunday: Leftovers
I think I will leave this up to Legs or JB since I am sure to crash after church or another day at the ball fields.
Last week threw me off schedule with JB's surgery so the kids and I had pizza that night and moved everything back a day. So tonight we are having what we should have had on Saturday. You can find a link to the recipe at The Happy Housewife.
Tuesday: Tuna Casserole and Butternut Squash
This night has to be extremely easy and something that Legs can do on her own incase I am not home at a decent hour to fix dinner. We start our "away from home activities" at 1:00 with Lego Club then onto Girls Group at 3:30, followed by baseball practice at 5:00 and finally Cub Scouts at 7:00. This is just boiled egg noodles, a can of tuna (drained), one can each of cream of celery and cream of mushroom soup and frozen peas. Steam peas while noodles are cooking. Drain noodles, return to pan and add all other ingredients and stir.
Wedneday: Chicken Spaghetti
This is what is on the menu for dinner at church this week. I have another busy day with two appointments so eating at church will be our best choice.
Thursday: Slow Cooker Chili
We have to eat early tonight because Lil Man has his first baseball game of the season. This recipe can be found at Mommy Hates Cooking.
Friday: Breaded Tilapia, Seasoned Potatoes and Green Beans
Late dinner tonight due to another baseball game but it is pretty quick to put together. The Breaded Tilapia recipe and Seasoned Potatoes Recipe can both be found at Mommy Hates Cooking.
Saturday: Birthday Dinner out
Sunday is my actual birthday but my parents will be up to visit and see the Legs bowl and Lil Man play another game today so we are hoping around all that we can go out to eat to celebrate.
Sunday: Leftovers
I think I will leave this up to Legs or JB since I am sure to crash after church or another day at the ball fields.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Menu Plan Mar. 14-20
Monday: Southwestern White Chili served with cornbread or Fritos or tortilla chips
I got this crockpot recipe during a MNO recently. I will post the recipe later.
Tuesday: Cheesy Hot Dog Casserole served with butternut squash
This is a child-friendly recipe.
Wednesday: Crockpot BBQ Chicken and Cornbread Casserole
Another crockpot recipe from the aforementioned MNO. I will post this recipe at another time. I chose this because JB is having out-patient surgery and I needed to not think about dinner prep.
Thursday: Honey Dijion Tilapia served with green beans and a garden salad. And for dessert we are going to have Shamrock Drops with green ice cream.
The Honey Dijion Tilapia can be found at Mommy Hates Cooking and the Shamrock Drops recipe can be found here.
Friday: All Day Salsa Chicken served with rice pilaf and mixed veggies
This recipe is another of my easy crockpot favorites and can be found in this 101 More Things to do with a Slow Cooker.
Saturday: Baked Ziti served with Caesar salad and garlic bread
I found this recipe at The Happy Housewife.
Sunday: Leftovers
I got this crockpot recipe during a MNO recently. I will post the recipe later.
Tuesday: Cheesy Hot Dog Casserole served with butternut squash
This is a child-friendly recipe.
Wednesday: Crockpot BBQ Chicken and Cornbread Casserole
Another crockpot recipe from the aforementioned MNO. I will post this recipe at another time. I chose this because JB is having out-patient surgery and I needed to not think about dinner prep.
Thursday: Honey Dijion Tilapia served with green beans and a garden salad. And for dessert we are going to have Shamrock Drops with green ice cream.
The Honey Dijion Tilapia can be found at Mommy Hates Cooking and the Shamrock Drops recipe can be found here.
Friday: All Day Salsa Chicken served with rice pilaf and mixed veggies
This recipe is another of my easy crockpot favorites and can be found in this 101 More Things to do with a Slow Cooker.
Saturday: Baked Ziti served with Caesar salad and garlic bread
I found this recipe at The Happy Housewife.
Sunday: Leftovers
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Blue & Gold Banquet
In February, we had Lil Man's Blue & Gold Banquet with his Boy Scout pack. We had a yummy lunch where they served bbq brisket and smoked salmon. Lil Man was also awarded his belt loops for BB Gun Shooting and Badminton.
The highlight of the banquet was the cake auction. Each scout and their dad had to bake and decorate a cake without any help from the females in the house. I was pretty proud of my men. They ended up with a pirate ship on the cake.
The highlight of the banquet was the cake auction. Each scout and their dad had to bake and decorate a cake without any help from the females in the house. I was pretty proud of my men. They ended up with a pirate ship on the cake.
Monday, February 28, 2011
RHOK MckLinky Monday - Crockpot Recipes
Mrs. Priss at RHOK is asking for crockpot recipes this week for MckLinky Monday. I use my crockpot(s) once or twice a week and on very busy weeks, I might use them three or four times. I have many recipes and still want to try new ones that I come across but one of the kids' favorites is from Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook on page 116.
Tator Tot Casserole
Makes 6-8 Servings
32-oz. bag frozen tater tots
1 lb. ground beef, browned
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 14 1/2-oz. cans green beans, drained
10 3/4-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbsp. dried onions
1/4 cup milk
1. Line slow cooker with frozen tater tots.
2. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over potatoes.
3. Cover. Cook on High 3 hours.
Note: Sprinkle individual servings with your choice of grated cheese.
Makes 6-8 Servings
32-oz. bag frozen tater tots
1 lb. ground beef, browned
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 14 1/2-oz. cans green beans, drained
10 3/4-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbsp. dried onions
1/4 cup milk
1. Line slow cooker with frozen tater tots.
2. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over potatoes.
3. Cover. Cook on High 3 hours.
Note: Sprinkle individual servings with your choice of grated cheese.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Menu for Feb. 28th - Mar. 6th
Monday: Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese and Veggie
We possibly be gone all day so I needed something easy & quick.
Tuesday: Spaghetti, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
I don't have a recipe for this. We all love my mom's spaghetti sauce and I have tried to duplicate with no luck. I have even watched her and tried to "write a recipe" but still is not the same. So now, we have to wait until she makes a large pot of sauce and she freezes some for our family. We were excited to see it when my parents came to our house on Saturday.
Wednesday: Sandwiches
This is Legs' 13th birthday. I am in denial that I will have a teenager in my house. I am NOT ready for this stage of parenting. I have to say we are blessed that at this time she hasn't shown attitude towards her parents and is always willing to help when needed. Anyways, she wants to be at church in the evening so we are taking her out for a birthday lunch for Italian. We need a lighter dinner since lunch will be a big meal.
Thursday: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Pioneer Women Cookbook pg. 142
Friday: Papa Murphy's Pizza
Legs and I will be at a local hotel with four of her friends for a birthday slumber party while JB is home with the other three. I can buy a few pizzas, leave one at home and have the rest at the party.
Saturday: Ground Beef 'n' Biscuits and Salad
Taste of Home Dinner on a Dime pg. 30
Sunday: Leftovers
We possibly be gone all day so I needed something easy & quick.
Tuesday: Spaghetti, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread
I don't have a recipe for this. We all love my mom's spaghetti sauce and I have tried to duplicate with no luck. I have even watched her and tried to "write a recipe" but still is not the same. So now, we have to wait until she makes a large pot of sauce and she freezes some for our family. We were excited to see it when my parents came to our house on Saturday.
Wednesday: Sandwiches
This is Legs' 13th birthday. I am in denial that I will have a teenager in my house. I am NOT ready for this stage of parenting. I have to say we are blessed that at this time she hasn't shown attitude towards her parents and is always willing to help when needed. Anyways, she wants to be at church in the evening so we are taking her out for a birthday lunch for Italian. We need a lighter dinner since lunch will be a big meal.
Thursday: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Pioneer Women Cookbook pg. 142
Friday: Papa Murphy's Pizza
Legs and I will be at a local hotel with four of her friends for a birthday slumber party while JB is home with the other three. I can buy a few pizzas, leave one at home and have the rest at the party.
Saturday: Ground Beef 'n' Biscuits and Salad
Taste of Home Dinner on a Dime pg. 30
Sunday: Leftovers
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Menu Plan Feb. 21-27
Monday: Pizza In A Bowl and a salad
pg. 173 in Fix-It and Forget It Lightly
Tuesday: Southwestern Chicken and a salad
pg. 11 in Fix-It and Forget It Lightly
Wednesday: Beef Enchiladas, chips and guacamole
From the Menus4Moms site. You will have to scroll down a bit to get to the recipe.
Thursday: Chicken Spaghetti, garlic bread and a salad
From Sarah's blog. She has a lot of recipes on one post so you will have to scroll down to see this one and the one we are having Friday.
Friday: Crunchy Beef Bake
From Sarah's blog
Saturday: Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna, garlic bread and salad plus cake and ice cream
We are having a party for Chubbles (3) and Legs (13). All this is store bought freezer items or produce/bakery.
Sunday: Leftovers
pg. 173 in Fix-It and Forget It Lightly
Tuesday: Southwestern Chicken and a salad
pg. 11 in Fix-It and Forget It Lightly
Wednesday: Beef Enchiladas, chips and guacamole
From the Menus4Moms site. You will have to scroll down a bit to get to the recipe.
Thursday: Chicken Spaghetti, garlic bread and a salad
From Sarah's blog. She has a lot of recipes on one post so you will have to scroll down to see this one and the one we are having Friday.
Friday: Crunchy Beef Bake
From Sarah's blog
Saturday: Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna, garlic bread and salad plus cake and ice cream
We are having a party for Chubbles (3) and Legs (13). All this is store bought freezer items or produce/bakery.
Sunday: Leftovers
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Menu Plan Feb 14-20
Monday: Chicken Tostadas
I got this one from Mommy Hates Cooking
Tuesday: Stuffed Beef Shells
Another Mommy Hates Cooking recipe
Wednesday: Cheesy Crockpot Chicken
I found this one at Lots of Kids
Thursday: Meatball Calzone
Mommy Hates Cooking is definitely a Godsend this week.
Friday: Tuna Casserole
This is a family staple as I was growing up and I am so glad my kids like it to. Easy and very inexpensive.
Saturday: Elk Chili or Banquet
JB signed up for another chilil cook-off but we also want to go to a couples banquet at a local church so we will see.
Sunday: Sandwiches or Leftovers
I got this one from Mommy Hates Cooking
Tuesday: Stuffed Beef Shells
Another Mommy Hates Cooking recipe
Wednesday: Cheesy Crockpot Chicken
I found this one at Lots of Kids
Thursday: Meatball Calzone
Mommy Hates Cooking is definitely a Godsend this week.
Friday: Tuna Casserole
This is a family staple as I was growing up and I am so glad my kids like it to. Easy and very inexpensive.
Saturday: Elk Chili or Banquet
JB signed up for another chilil cook-off but we also want to go to a couples banquet at a local church so we will see.
Sunday: Sandwiches or Leftovers
Monday, February 7, 2011
Menu Plan Feb 7-13
Monday: Waffles
I originally had this planned for last Friday but that was the first day we were able to escape the frozen tundra we currently know as Oklahoma. I went to the grocery store so I decided to pick up some things to make pizza instead.
Tuesday: Lasagna
This is one of the very few things I buy the whole thing frozen and do not make from scratch. I have tried many recipes over the years and have either not liked the taste or it comes out too runny.
Wednesday: Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
This is a new recipe I am trying from here.
Thursday: Beef Stroganoff
This is a recipe we have tried and enjoyed from E-Mealz.
Friday: Chicken Taco Salad
I picked an easy recipe for tonight. Normally I would grill chicken breasts and then season with taco seasoning and then toss all together with the other salad ingredients but this is Chubbles' third birthday so we normally let the honored kiddo pick where they want to eat. If we get the predicted snow on Wednesday, we may be stuck at home so I wanted to be prepared. This can easily be moved to next week.
Saturday: Sloppy Joes
Another easy and kid favorite but I will have to run to the store for the seasoning packet. I just realized I forgot to get that on Friday. Since our big dump of snow last week, the stores have been running out of bread so I am sure glad I had put hamburger buns in the freezer earlier in the year.
Sunday: Leftovers or Sandwiches.
I originally had this planned for last Friday but that was the first day we were able to escape the frozen tundra we currently know as Oklahoma. I went to the grocery store so I decided to pick up some things to make pizza instead.
Tuesday: Lasagna
This is one of the very few things I buy the whole thing frozen and do not make from scratch. I have tried many recipes over the years and have either not liked the taste or it comes out too runny.
Wednesday: Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
This is a new recipe I am trying from here.
Thursday: Beef Stroganoff
This is a recipe we have tried and enjoyed from E-Mealz.
Friday: Chicken Taco Salad
I picked an easy recipe for tonight. Normally I would grill chicken breasts and then season with taco seasoning and then toss all together with the other salad ingredients but this is Chubbles' third birthday so we normally let the honored kiddo pick where they want to eat. If we get the predicted snow on Wednesday, we may be stuck at home so I wanted to be prepared. This can easily be moved to next week.
Saturday: Sloppy Joes
Another easy and kid favorite but I will have to run to the store for the seasoning packet. I just realized I forgot to get that on Friday. Since our big dump of snow last week, the stores have been running out of bread so I am sure glad I had put hamburger buns in the freezer earlier in the year.
Sunday: Leftovers or Sandwiches.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Menu Plan Jan 31-Feb 6
Monday: Chicken Nugget Casserole
I originally had this plan for last Friday but a freak electrical problem that took out a huge area caused me not to be able to cook. We had pizza instead.
Tuesday: Taco Casserole
Wednesday: Mini Meatloaf Muffins
Thursday: 7 Can Soup
Friday: Chicken Enchiladas
Saturday: Waffles
Sunday: Leftovers if we don't attend a Super Bowl party
I originally had this plan for last Friday but a freak electrical problem that took out a huge area caused me not to be able to cook. We had pizza instead.
Tuesday: Taco Casserole
Wednesday: Mini Meatloaf Muffins
Thursday: 7 Can Soup
Friday: Chicken Enchiladas
Saturday: Waffles
Sunday: Leftovers if we don't attend a Super Bowl party
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Calendars Are a Necessity
I have been buy this evening getting a little more organized. I am an organizaholic! I always start out well but loose steam somewhere that I have not figured out yet. This was brought on today by not being ready to sit down and do our taxes. Never mind that we do not have all of our 1099s.
I just downloaded simple calendars from Donna Young.
I saved three to my desktop. One is for me to keep track of anyone in our family that goes to the doctor, dentist, or hospital. It is a chore to remember who went when and why and what was the treatment. It will be a diary of sorts.
The second one is for me to record when one of JB's clients pay him and how much. We were relying on our brain to remember if and when someone paid and a couple of times last year, we would ask a client and they would come back and tell us that they had paid us and the check had cleared the bank. Oops, that was embarrassing so I had to come up with a different but easy solution.
Another one is more for JB. I am saving it on my computer but then printing out each month as needed. Before I print it out, I am typing in all activities from the family calendar. Now he will have a visual in front of him at his office. Now, if only I could manually turn his head to actually look at it and remember what is going on.
I just downloaded simple calendars from Donna Young.
I saved three to my desktop. One is for me to keep track of anyone in our family that goes to the doctor, dentist, or hospital. It is a chore to remember who went when and why and what was the treatment. It will be a diary of sorts.
The second one is for me to record when one of JB's clients pay him and how much. We were relying on our brain to remember if and when someone paid and a couple of times last year, we would ask a client and they would come back and tell us that they had paid us and the check had cleared the bank. Oops, that was embarrassing so I had to come up with a different but easy solution.
Another one is more for JB. I am saving it on my computer but then printing out each month as needed. Before I print it out, I am typing in all activities from the family calendar. Now he will have a visual in front of him at his office. Now, if only I could manually turn his head to actually look at it and remember what is going on.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Where are those clothes?
Look at the picture below carefully. We got all the kids' laundry caught up this weekend and while watching a movie, I finished folding it all. Ignore the clothes across the top, they either need to be hung up or they are waiting to be put in a storage box. I am focusing on the stacks of folded clothes.
I am actually concerned with the stack on the right, Lil Red's clothes. Did you notice that her stack is much shorter? No, she doesn't have less clothes than the other three and yes, she changes everyday just like the other three, so why does she not have as many when we get done?
I have a inkling of where they may be. We will be pulling out the two huge boxes of dress-up clothes later today in search of clothes. Lil Red loves playing dress-up and when she does, she just flings her regular clothes. When it is time to pick-up, she will scoop up ALL clothes and put them in the boxes. I bet I find some long lost clothes today.
I am actually concerned with the stack on the right, Lil Red's clothes. Did you notice that her stack is much shorter? No, she doesn't have less clothes than the other three and yes, she changes everyday just like the other three, so why does she not have as many when we get done?
I have a inkling of where they may be. We will be pulling out the two huge boxes of dress-up clothes later today in search of clothes. Lil Red loves playing dress-up and when she does, she just flings her regular clothes. When it is time to pick-up, she will scoop up ALL clothes and put them in the boxes. I bet I find some long lost clothes today.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Menu Plan Jan 24-30
Monday: Popcorn Shrimp with Mac & Cheese
This is an easy one with frozen shrimp and boxed mac & cheese. I will be out with some friends and JB will be in charge of dinner.
Tuesday: Pizza Pasta Casserole
I am not sure where this recipe came from but I do know I found it on a freezer cooking site
Wednesday: Chicken & Dumplings
Lil Man has the croup so we may not make it to church where they are serving Chicken & Noodles. Since we had a version of this two weeks ago, I decided on a different chicken dish. I got this recipe from my friends Dori and Sarah.
Thursday: Goulash
I got this from the Hearts at Home forum.
Friday: Chicken Nugget Casserole
This comes from Hillbilly Housewife
Saturday: Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Another of my favorites from Fix It and Forget It
Sunday: Leftover or Sandwiches
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Menu Plan for Jan 17-23
Monday: Chili
I found this recipe at Mommy Hates Cooking and it is actually called Slow Cooker Chili
Tuesday: Chicken & Veggies
Another recipe from Fix It and Forget It cookbook. It's original name is Chicken In A Pot
Wednesday: Stew and Cornbread
Dinner at church
Thursday: Breaded Tilapia
Another wonderful recipe from Mommy Hates Cooking
Friday: Pizza
Most likely I will pick this up from Papa Murphy's on the way home from dance since I will be minus one child and JB. They will be at an in-house church retreat all weekend.
Saturday: Easy Chili Mac
Another child friendly recipe from Mommy Hates Cooking that uses the leftover chili from Monday.
Sunday: Leftovers/Sandwiches
I found this recipe at Mommy Hates Cooking and it is actually called Slow Cooker Chili
Tuesday: Chicken & Veggies
Another recipe from Fix It and Forget It cookbook. It's original name is Chicken In A Pot
Wednesday: Stew and Cornbread
Dinner at church
Thursday: Breaded Tilapia
Another wonderful recipe from Mommy Hates Cooking
Friday: Pizza
Most likely I will pick this up from Papa Murphy's on the way home from dance since I will be minus one child and JB. They will be at an in-house church retreat all weekend.
Saturday: Easy Chili Mac
Another child friendly recipe from Mommy Hates Cooking that uses the leftover chili from Monday.
Sunday: Leftovers/Sandwiches
Monday, January 10, 2011
Menu Plan Jan 10-16
I have missed my blog for a couple of weeks. I have been busy recovering from the holidays and then I started a new chore "system" with the kids last week so that took some time to get used to and tweak as needed. I hope to blog about that soon.
This week I had the urge to post my meal plan for the week on Facebook and someone said that they liked it so much that they want me to post every week. I decided what a great idea but I will post it here first and then link it to other sites as well.
Monday: Potato Cheese Soup
I have never made this particular dish before but found a relatively easy recipe on Cooks.com.
Tuesday: Taco Soup
This recipe can be found in Fix It and Forget It. It is actually called Taco Soup with Black Beans
Wednesday: Chili Cheese Dogs
We eat at church on Wednesday nights and this is was the posted menu for the week
Thursday: Chicken Noodle Soup
I don't remember where I got this recipe but I found it when I was looking for soup mixes in jars to make for Christmas gifts. The original recipe is actually called Turkey Noodle Soup Mix.
Friday: Baked French Toast
This recipe comes from a children's cookbook called Junior Cookbook Collection Let's Have Breakfast. I don't remember when or where I bought this but it had to be over 10 years ago and I can not find anything on the internet about it.
Saturday: Baked Pork Chops
Okay, I go easy on this day and use the Shake n' Bake product for the chops and a boxed Au Gratin Potatoes.
Sunday: Sandwiches/Leftovers
We almost always have a big lunch at a local cafe with JB's dad after morning service so I do not like for us to have another big meal on the same day. Also, we are usually at evening service at dinner time so I don't want us eating heavy right before bed either.
I like to start my menu plan each week on Monday and had the hardest time finding a form I liked but I finally found one at Lots of Kids. I don't print a new one each week. I printed off one and then put it inside a page protector, attached it to the inside of my kitchen cabinet and use a dry erase marker to write in the meals. After making my plan on Sunday night or early Monday morning, one of our chores is to go grocery shopping for the week.
This week I had the urge to post my meal plan for the week on Facebook and someone said that they liked it so much that they want me to post every week. I decided what a great idea but I will post it here first and then link it to other sites as well.
Monday: Potato Cheese Soup
I have never made this particular dish before but found a relatively easy recipe on Cooks.com.
Tuesday: Taco Soup
This recipe can be found in Fix It and Forget It. It is actually called Taco Soup with Black Beans
Wednesday: Chili Cheese Dogs
We eat at church on Wednesday nights and this is was the posted menu for the week
Thursday: Chicken Noodle Soup
I don't remember where I got this recipe but I found it when I was looking for soup mixes in jars to make for Christmas gifts. The original recipe is actually called Turkey Noodle Soup Mix.
Friday: Baked French Toast
This recipe comes from a children's cookbook called Junior Cookbook Collection Let's Have Breakfast. I don't remember when or where I bought this but it had to be over 10 years ago and I can not find anything on the internet about it.
Saturday: Baked Pork Chops
Okay, I go easy on this day and use the Shake n' Bake product for the chops and a boxed Au Gratin Potatoes.
Sunday: Sandwiches/Leftovers
We almost always have a big lunch at a local cafe with JB's dad after morning service so I do not like for us to have another big meal on the same day. Also, we are usually at evening service at dinner time so I don't want us eating heavy right before bed either.
I like to start my menu plan each week on Monday and had the hardest time finding a form I liked but I finally found one at Lots of Kids. I don't print a new one each week. I printed off one and then put it inside a page protector, attached it to the inside of my kitchen cabinet and use a dry erase marker to write in the meals. After making my plan on Sunday night or early Monday morning, one of our chores is to go grocery shopping for the week.
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