Monthly Menu Plan

I have my monthly menu plan planned. However, I am not currently able to post the entire thing as it is written out on my menu calendar because I still need to enter the rest into my computer and I don't have the time RIGHT NOW to do it. But I WILL DO IT and then will update this post with the rest of my menu plan.

But since I know that some of you ARE following my monthly menu plan, I will post what I have FOR THIS WEEK (so far) and update at a later time, probably this evening.

Thank you for your patience!


Menu Plan: May, Week 1

SUNDAY (May 3):
B: Crunchy Oat bars, popcorn
L: baked bean, deviled eggs, brownies (church meal)
D: Leftovers or Sandwiches

MONDAY (May 4):
B: Old-fashioned Oatmeal
L: LO Enchiladas, sandwiches, chips
D: Baked Chicken, garlic potatoes, green beans or veggie, rolls

TUESDAY (May 5):
B: Scones w/milk & eggs
L: Sandwiches, chips & dip
D: Spaghetti w/smokies & broccoli, breadsticks

WEDNESDAY (May 6):
B: Crunchy Oat bars w/milk
L: LO Spaghetti w/smokies & breadsticks
D: Chicken Fried Rice w/broccoli or Italian veggies

THURSDAY (May 7):
B: Rice w/cinnamon sugar & milk, eggs
L: LO Chicken fried Rice
D: Breakfast

FRIDAY (May 8):
B: LO Breakfast
L: Sandwiches
D: Pizza or Stromboli, salad

SATURDAY (May 9):
B: Coffee Cake, eggs
L: Leftover pizza/Stromboli
D: Buffalo wings, potato salad, veggie, homemade rolls

SUNDAY (May 10):
B: Crunchy Oat bars, popcorn
L: Dinner w/friends (side w/dessert?)
D: LO Buffalo wings & potato salad

Abbreviation... I know there are some of you who may look at my abbreviation with a question mark, so LO stands for leftover... it is just much quicker to type LO than leftover!

Have a blessed week in the LORD! I have much to do, and not much time to post. I plan to post my latest two dresses for my daughters soon, maybe even tonight. We will see as my youngest daughter has been fighting me every night for the last few days to go to sleep (I rock her because otherwise she wakes the other children up in our bedroom upstairs.)

Blessings!
Heather

Gardens, Dresses & Menus....

It is very uncommon for me to make more than one post in a day... or even in a week or lately, month. However, my youngest daughter is asleep and my husband is working late in his shop, so here I am... posting again. (Besides I just baked a loaf of bread and it does have to cool before I put it into a bag ;O).)

GARDENING UPDATE...


I still have gardening fever, unfortunately I have not much energy to do the physical work that is involved due to my pregnancy (I've made it to my 3rd trimester!!!).

But, I did plant seeds in the little jiffy peat pellet green houses that we purchased from Wal*Mart, and I have seedlings!!! YEAH!!! I have already planted 6 little greenhouses that house 72 peat pellets... now that's a lot of plants, but I have planted flowers for my flower gardens, as well. Next will be marigolds, as I have 2 more jiffy peat pellet greenhouses to plant.

I read just the other day that tomatoes also like growing with marigolds, it said to put about 2-3 marigold plants right next to your tomatoes. Marigolds are supposed to keep away certain bugs, also. So I am growing a wide variety of tomatoes, peppers (from hot to sweet), several kinds of deer resistant flowers, herbs, and some heirloom "fruits" like garden huckleberries, the wonder egg plant, and also ground cherries (or husk tomatoes... tastes like pineapple?). I am still waiting on my lavendar to sprout, but I read on the label that it can take up to a month to sprout so, I still have a few days to wait and see.

DRESSES...

In the first picture (with my four silly daughters), I made the dresses that the girls with the pigtail braids are wearing. The one that is all in one print is simply a T-shirt dress (I made the T-shirt) with a gathered skirt at the bottom. That dress took me 1 1/2 hours to make last Saturday (her birthday), so that dress is the "official" birthday dress this year.

My other daughter (the tallest one) is wearing a re-made skirt, changed into a jumper dress... if you understand that. I had made the 4-tier skirt for her several months back and it wouldn't stay up even with a tie around the waist (which had to be tied so tight that it hurt). So I cut a bodice out of a short ladies denim jumper that I got for free at church (no one wanted the jumper because it was way too short, so one day I looked closely at it and thought that it could be made into something that one of my girls could wear). Then I sewed up the bodice, and used bias tape around the arm holes and neck, and finished off by sewing the bodice to the skirt. It took me 30 minutes!!! So, within one day, I had made (& re-made) two dresses. After going so long without sewing, I was elated because frankly, I LOVE TO SEW!!!

Then, when we arrived home on Sunday after church, my other daughter came to me with big puppy-dog eyes and asked me for something to wear... So, again, I thought... I can make her a dress, too!!! So I searched through my fabric scraps, found several pieces that coordinated well together, and asked my daughter what she liked. She picked out the primary color animal prints and I whipped up another dress for her. I think it took about an hour and a half also.

However, a few things to know about my dresses are:
1) They are usually quick and easy.
2) They are not elaborate.
3) The T-shirt top is made out of knit fabric and is only 2 pieces.
4) I sew the seams 2-3 times to ensure a long-life for the dress.
5) Most of the dresses I make are play dresses (or they usually end up that way).
6) I use oxy-clean in just about every load of laundry!!!

For any who are interested in the T-shirt top, I would be glad to share my secret. I will even try to get some pictures of the top before if it is sewn...it is super easy!!! However, you probably won't find the pattern in a store as i usually make my own. I seek simplicity and ease, though I can make a "real" dress but those are usually for me. CO;

MEAL PLANNING...
I have developed a system or formula that may work for anyone who tries it, just as long as you eat like we do!!! Ha ha!! But it does seem to work for me, so here goes:


Sundays: Meals vary as we have fellowship meals the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month, so I plan what items I am going to take each week (usually the same thing), 1 hot dish, 1 cold dish, & 1 dessert. On off weeks, we eat sandwiches at church before going home (1 1/2 hour trip home), or if we stay home something easy.

Mondays: Roast, ham, or chicken, with potato or mac & cheese, veggie or salad, rolls.

Tuesdays: Italian or Mexican every other week.

Wednesdays: Use up the roast from Monday's meal (usually BBQ sandwich on homemade roll, stir fry, or fried rice w/leftover meat), potato salad or chips (w/BBQ) & veggie

Thurdays: Alternate Breakfast, quick pasta dish w/marinara & salad, & chicken patties or grilled chicken w/salad & potato.

Fridays: Pizza or Stromboli w/salad, soda, & movie night

Saturdays: Crockpot meal or Oven casserole w/veggie
Here is my menu for an entire month... beware this will be a long post!!

Menu Plan: April, Week 1
SUNDAY (March 29):
B: French breakfast puffs, popcorn
L: Deli Meat sandwiches, chips
D: Leftovers from Saturday night

MONDAY (March 30):
B: French breakfast puffs, birthday cake
L: Deli Meat sandwiches, chips & dip, rigatoni (for mom)
D: Chicken patties, chips

TUESDAY (March 31):
B: Crunchy Oat bars w/milk
L: Deli Meat Sandwiches, chips & dip, potato salad
D: BBQ chicken sandwiches, potato salad, lettuce salad, mac & cheese

WEDNESDAY (1):
B: Banana Muffins, milk, eggs??
L: Sausage & Noodles w/marinara sauce, salad & breadsticks
D: Tacos & Burritos, salad, chips, salsa

THURSDAY (2):
B: Rice w/cinnamon sugar & milk, eggs
L: Sandwiches, chips
D: Pigs-in-a-blanket chili dogs, chips

FRIDAY (3):
B: Crunchy Oat bar (cereal), milk, eggs
L: Leftover pigs-in-a-blanket & chili
D: Pizza or Stromboli, salad

SATURDAY (4):
B: Coffee Cake, eggs
L: Leftover pizza/Stromboli
D: Grilled Deer Steak, baked potato, salad, homemade rolls


Menu Plan: April, Week 2
SUNDAY (5):
B: Crunchy oat bars, popcorn
L: Deviled eggs, baked beans, brownies (church meal)
D: Chicken patties, baked beans, chips (or popcorn)

MONDAY (6):
B: Scones, milk, eggs
L: Rigatoni/noodles w/sauce Or Leftover chicken patties
D: Chicken, garlic potatoes, veggie

TUESDAY (7):
B: Crunchy Oat bars w/milk
L: Deli Meat Sandwiches, chips
D: Meatball sandwiches, chips, salad

WEDNESDAY (8):
B: Muffins, milk, eggs??
L: Leftover Meatball sandwiches
D: BBQ chicken sandwiches, macaroni salad, veggie

THURSDAY (9):
B: Rice w/cinnamon sugar & milk, eggs
L: Leftover BBQ Sandwiches, macaroni salad
D: Breakfast w/scrapple

FRIDAY (10):
B: Leftovers from Thursday’s nights breakfast
L: Ham salad w/crackers, deviled eggs
D: Pizza or Stromboli, salad

SATURDAY (11):
B: French Breakfast puffs, eggs
L: Leftover pizza/Stromboli
D: Grilled or Broiled Chicken, mac & cheese, salad, homemade rolls


Menu Plan: April, Week 3
SUNDAY (12):
B: Crunchy oat bars, popcorn
L: Dinner at the Church Family's home
D: Leftovers or Sandwiches

MONDAY (13):
B: Scones, milk, eggs
L: Chicken Patty Sandwiches & chips
D: Pork Roast, garlic potatoes, veggie

TUESDAY (14):
B: Crunchy Oat bars w/milk
L: Deli Meat Sandwiches, chips
D: Tacos & Burritos, salad, chips, salsa

WEDNESDAY (15):
B: Muffins, milk, eggs??
L: Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches w/mac & cheese
D: Pork Fried Rice, veggie

THURSDAY (16):
B: Rice w/cinnamon sugar & milk, eggs
L: Leftovers or sandwiches
D: Noodles, Rigatoni, tortellini & sauce, salad, breadsticks

FRIDAY (17):
B: Old-fashioned oatmeal & eggs (or bread pudding)
L: Ham salad w/crackers, deviled eggs
D: Pizza or Stromboli, salad

SATURDAY (18):
B: Leftover oatmeal cake, eggs
L: Leftover pizza/Stromboli
D: Enchiladas, tamale pie, salad, chips, salsa

Menu Plan: April, Week 4
SUNDAY (19):
B: Crunchy Oat bars, popcorn
L: Deviled eggs, baked beans, brownies
D: Leftovers or Sandwiches

MONDAY (20):
B: Scones, milk, eggs
L: Rigatoni/noodles w/sauce Or chicken patties
D: Ham Steak, mac & cheese, veggie

TUESDAY (21):
B: Crunchy Oat bars w/milk
L: Deli Meat Sandwiches, chips
D: Spaghetti & Meatballs, breadsticks, salad

WEDNESDAY (22):
B: Muffins, milk, eggs??
L: Leftover Spaghetti & Meatball or Meatball sandwiches
D: Stuffed ham & cheese triangles, baked home fries, veggie

THURSDAY (23):
B: Rice w/cinnamon sugar & milk, eggs
L: Leftover ham & cheese triangles, chips or homefries
D: Chicken patty sandwiches, salad, veggie

FRIDAY (24):
B: Old fashioned Oatmeal & bread pudding
L: Deli Meat sandwiches, or chicken salad on homemade crackers
D: Pizza or Stromboli, salad

SATURDAY (25) (planned to be away for weekend):
B: French Breakfast puffs, eggs
L: Leftover pizza/Stromboli
D: Sausage & noodles w/sauce, veggie


Menu Plan: April, Week 5
SUNDAY (26) (planned to be away for weekend):
B: Crunchy Oat bars, popcorn (church meal)
L: Sandwiches at church
D: Leftovers or Sandwiches

MONDAY (27):
B: Scones, milk, eggs
L: Sausage & noodles w/sauce, salad, breadsticks
D: Baked Chicken, sliced garlic potatoes, veggie, homemade rolls

TUESDAY (28):
B: Crunchy Oat bars w/milk
L: Deli Meat Sandwiches, chips
D: Tacos & Burritos, chips, salsa, salad

WEDNESDAY (29):
B: Muffins, milk, eggs??
L: Deli Meat Sandwiches w/chips
D: BBQ chicken on homemade rolls, baked home fries, cole slaw

THURSDAY (30):
B: Rice w/cinnamon sugar & milk, eggs
L: Peanut Butter & Jelly w/mac & cheese
D: Breakfast w/sausage scrapple

FRIDAY (May 1):
B: Leftovers from Thursday’s nights breakfast
L: Deli Meat sandwiches, or egg salad on homemade crackers
D: Pizza or Stromboli, salad

SATURDAY (May 2):
B: French Breakfast puffs or coffee cake, eggs
L: Leftover pizza/Stromboli
D: Enchiladas, refried beans w/chips, salad, salsa

SUNDAY (May 3):
B: Crunchy Oat bars, popcorn
L: baked bean, deviled eggs, brownies (church meal)
D: Leftovers or Sandwiches

There it is! I basically print out a large 2 page calendar and fill it out with the planned meals. My husband requested that I print up a copy to post on the refrigerator, so now I also type it up to post so that everyone knows what is planned. This has saved me so much time and headaches that I actually look forward to planning our meals now! Amazing!

Blessings!
Heather

Menu Plan Monday!!!

WOW!!! It's been a long time since I did this!!!

Monday: Crunchy Chicken & (dairy free) pork patties (baked chicken for me), mac & cheese, corn, spring greens salad mix.
Tuesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans or corn, heat & serve rolls.
Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Casserole, raw veggies.
Thursday: Spaghetti & Meatballs or Meatball sandwiches,veggie.
Friday: Pizza/or Stromboli & salad.
Saturday: Steak, baked potatoes & salad.
Sunday: Crock pot Baked beans, salad or dessert.

Join us at Organized Junkie!!!

Monday Meanderings and Menu Plan Monday!!!

1. Bible Study/Devotions~ Daily Bible reading.

2. Must Do"~

• Clean house from top to bottom...really!!! I have company coming this weekend, and yes it is just family but it is my husband's parents and his mother gives the white glove the white glove test!!! I want everything to be clean and inviting!
• Exercise...I am going to start doing Billy Blank's 8 minute Tae-Bo tape to start out.
• Homeschooling: I missed today due to birthday party preparations, but tomorrow we are back in full swing.

3. Zone~ Well, since I have to clean the entire house here are my zones for the week:

• Monday: Kitchen
• Tuesday: Living Room & Kid's Living Room
• Wednesday: Bathrooms & Laundry Room
• Thurday: Kid's Rooms
• Friday: Guest Room & Master Bedroom
• Saturday: Clean & Vacuum Every Floor (they will be arriving in the evening)

4. To Train them Up~

• Character Training during homeschooling.
• Learning to be Helpful.
• Learning to work together.

5. Menu Planning~

• Monday: My Oldest Daughter's B-day!!! Crunchy Chicken & Little Smokies, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Sliced tomatoes & Cucumbers. Birthday cake in the shape of a Kitty Cat. (O;


• Tuesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans or corn, toasty French bread.


• Wednesday: Oriental Chicken Casserole, raw veggies.


• Thursday: Breakfast...pancakes, sausage, egg casserole or quiche.


• Friday: Spaghetti & meatballs or Meatball sandwiches, veggie.


• Saturday: Hamburgers & Hot dogs on grill, potato salad, baked beans, sliced tomatoes.


• Sunday: Ham in Crockpot, Cheesy Potatoes, Green beans, homemade rolls.

To join us for Monday Meanderings go HERE! To Join us for Menu Plan Monday, go HERE or HERE!!!

Menu Plan Monday!...on Tuesday!!!

Monday: Tacos, burritos & nachos, salad, chopped tomatoes & tortillla chips.
Tuesday: Leftovers & grilled cheese sandwiches.
Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans or corn, toasty French bread.
Thursday: BBQ Chicken, baked potatoes with sour cream, salad & fresh tomatoes.
Friday: Pizza, breadsticks, salad.
Saturday: Crunchy chicken, tator tots, raw veggie.
Sunday: Crockpot baked beans, salad or desert.

JOIN us HERE or HERE for Menu Plan Monday...ummm Tuesday!

I got busy yesterday and I didn't have much computer time, so I am doing this today instead. I've got to have a plan, else I will have withdrawal symptons all week long!

Oh and by the way, Kay asked me about the Italian casserole and I must confess, I didn't make it. It was a meal from one of our church family. However, it was a casserole with shell noodles, sour cream, spaghetti sauce, hamburger and onions. She called it an Italian casserole, so I did too!

Anyway, I must move on. Life is extremely busy these days!

Blessings!
Heather

Menu Plan Monday!

Another week, another plan. Have you tried planning a weekly menu?

Monday: Italian casserole, green beans, french bread.
Tuesday: Little smokies, mac & cheese, green beans, sliced tomatoes.
Wednesday: Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, corn muffins.
Thursday: BBQ Chicken, tator tots (or mashed potatoes), salad & fresh tomatoes.
Friday: Lasagna, rolls, salad.
Saturday: Pizza & bread sticks with marinara sauce, raw veggies.
Sunday: Leftovers or Sub sandwiches, chips, veggies.

If you would like to join us this week, go HERE!!! Ever since I have been planning my menu, not only do I feel less stressed, but I have a happy husband...he is thrilled that I have a plan, FINALLY!!!

Blessings!

Heather

Menu Plan Monday!

Here's What's for Dinner:

• Monday: Spaghetti or noodles with meat sauce, salad, breadsticks. For me, veggie & cheese lasagna.
• Tuesday: Pigs in a blanket, tator tots (or chips), salad & fresh tomatoes.
• Wednesday: Baked chicken quarters, mashed potatoes or mac & cheese, green beans, salad.
• Thursday: Leftovers, Breakfast Or Quick & Easy meal.
• Friday: Meatball (or chicken salad) sandwiches, salad.
• Saturday: Homemade Pizza or Stromboli with marinara sauce, raw veggies.
• Sunday: Hot or Cold Sub Sandwiches, chips, tomatoes, salad.

All menu items are subject to change. If you would like to join us this week, you can sign Mr. Linky HERE at Organized Junkie!

Blessings!

Heather

Dinner's Ready!

Honey Corn Muffins made with freshly
milled wheat and corn (popcorn, that is)

Tator Tot Casserole

Freshly picked cucumbers and tomatoes.....YUM!!!

Menu Plan Monday!

This has been a very tough area since baby girl arrived. She has a sensitive tummy and many things that I used to be able to eat are off limits now. Many would say, just eat what you like and she will get over it soon enough, but my nerves can't take the constant crying.

She is a good baby for the most part, but give her something that doesn't set well on her tummy and you are in for a long night of crying and spitting up. Some days I will just have to make something special for myself (yes, I will do that if need be). I often have to make things special anyway for my daughter who is allergic to milk, so it really isn't anything new.

So, with all that said, here is the plan:

Monday: Tator tot casserole, fresh tomatoes, & corn muffins.
Tuesday: BBQ chicken sandwiches, potato salad, fresh tomatoes.
Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes or mac & cheese, green beans, salad.
Thursday: Breakfast Or Quick & Easy meal.
Friday: Spaghetti & meatballs or meatball sandwiches, salad.
Saturday: Grilled chicken (marinated in pickle juice), corn, cucumbers & tomatoes.
Sunday: Crockpot baked beans, salad or dessert.

To join, go to visit Laura at Organized Junkie!!!

Have a blessed day!

Heather

Menu Plan Monday!

Here's the plan:

Monday: Breaded chicken, tator tots, baked beans, corn on the cob, fresh tomatoes.
Tuesday: Meatball sandwiches or chicken salad sandwiches, potato salad, green beans from the garden, & fresh tomatoes.
Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes or mac & cheese, green beans, salad.
Thursday: Breakfast Or Quick & Easy meal.
Friday: Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, green beans, garlic toast.
Saturday: Grilled hamburgers & hotdogs, fresh green beans, tomatoes.
Sunday: Crockpot baked beans, salad or dessert.

Not much time to chat, baby has been very fussy today and I am finally able to get something done so I'm off!

Blessings!

Heather

Menu Plan Monday!

Time flies when you are as busy a I am!!! With the trial run of school last week, a swimming pool visit at a friends house on Wednesday, stay-over company on Friday, extra meal guests Friday and Saturday evening, special breakfast and a final trip (for me) to the grocery store on Saturday, I feel as though last week didn't even exist...not only that, but I can't remember if I wrote down EVERYTHING!!! AAACCCKKK!

Anyway, Menu Plan Monday is here again!!! I took a little longer making my menu today because I couldn't think of what to make for Tuesday, but I managed to pop something out of my busy brain!!!!

So here is the plan:

Monday: Corn dogs & little smokies, tator tots, corn on the cob, fresh tomatoes.
Tuesday: Meatball sandwiches or chicken salad sandwiches, crockpot baked beans, salad.
Wednesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes or mac & cheese, corn, salad.
Thursday: Breakfast Or Quick & Easy meal.
Friday: Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, green beans, garlic toast.
Saturday: Grilled hamburgers & hotdogs, fresh green beans, tomatoes.
Sunday: Quick & easy pizza subs, chips, salad.

If you would like to join us, you can visit Organized Junkie and sign up!!!

Planning your menu is worth the frustration you feel when you don't plan!!! Trust me!

Blessings!

Heather

Menu Plan Monday!

It's here again! Have you planned your menu for the week? I just spent 10 minutes on my computer making my menu. It sure does cut down on the headaches I have when I take that little time each week to plan my menu! Won't you join us?

What's for Dinner?
Monday: BBQ Ham Sandwiches, mac & cheese, corn on the cob, fresh tomatoes.
Tuesday: Mexican fiesta - tacos, nachos, burritos, salsa, salad.
Wednesday: Beef roast, potatoes & gravy, green beans, corn cake.
Thursday: Leftovers Or Quick & Easy meal.
Friday: Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, green beans, garlic toast.
Saturday: Pizza, salad.
Sunday: Fellowship meal at church--Crockpot baked beans, dessert or salad.

Joining us is easy. Go to Organized Junkie's Site and sign up!

Blessings!

Heather

Menu Plan Monday!

You may have noticed that I have not posted a menu for a couple of weeks. I did okay though. I still didn't have to think too hard about what we were eating, but it would have been easier had I written a menu up.

Well, I am trying to get back on track so here is this week's menu (I also post it in the sidebar for easy reference).

Monday: Beef & noodles, fresh green beans, everything bagels toasted in oven with butter & garlic salt.
Tuesday: Spaghetti & meatballs, green beans.
Wednesday: Beef roast, potatoes, carrots & gravy, green beans, corn cake.
Thursday: Pizza, salad.
Friday: My oldest son's birthday!!! Grilled hamburgers & hotdogs, chips, salad, birthday cake.
Saturday: My Birthday...Hope I don't have to cook!!! ;O)
Sunday: Leftovers.

You can join us HERE if you like.

Blessings!

Heather

Menu Plan Monday

What's for Dinner?

• Monday: Meatball sandwiches, watermelon, chips, raw veggies.
• Tuesday: Breakfast--biscuits & gravy, sausage, pancakes or waffles.
• Wednesday: 4th of July picnic, bringing favorite picnic side.
• Thursday: Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread sticks.
• Friday: Breaded chicken sandwiches, salad or raw veggies, chips.
• Saturday: Crock pot roast, macaroni & cheese, green beans, rolls.
• Sunday: Hot Sub Sandwiches, veggies, potato salad.

There are a lot of repeats here from last week! That is mainly because last week we had chicken patties on Friday night for the children and my hubby got me Kentucky Fried Chicken!!! YUM!!! Well, the employees at KFC forgot about him (his order, that is) AND guess what?!? They gave him a free bucket of chicken. SOOOO, we had that for Saturday evening's meal and I didn't have to cook! All in all, he waited 30 minutes for his food and I waited for my dinner until 9:30 p.m. Boy, was I hungry, but I guess they made up for it with the bucket of chicken.

Have a Wonderful 4th of July!
Blessings!
Heather

OOPS! Forgot to give the link on my blog!!! Go to Organized Junkie to join us!

Menu Plan Monday

Monday AGAIN?!!!! Boy, does time fly! When I realized that I needed to plan another menu for this week, I gasped!!! I almost said, I don't have the time!!! But I don't have time to fly by the seat of my pants either, so here I am again! Would you like to join us? Go HERE to join.

• Monday: Leftovers.
• Tuesday: Marinated Pork Roast in Crock pot, roasted potatoes, green beans or salad, rolls(?).
• Wednesday: Pizza/Stromboli, salad, raw veggies, bread sticks.
• Thursday: BBQ pork sandwiches on homemade rolls, mac & cheese or French fries, raw veggies.
• Friday: Spaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread sticks.
• Saturday: Breaded chicken sandwiches, salad, chips.
• Sunday: (Church Dinner) Crock pot Baked beans, dessert or salad.

And if you glance to the sidebar, you will see that I have posted my menu plan there too!!!

Have a blessed day in the LORD!!!
Heather (O;

Menu Plan Monday

• Monday: Breaded Chicken sandwiches, salad, deviled eggs, raw veggies.
• Tuesday: Beef BBQ, cauliflower/broccoli salad, baked beans or mac & cheese.
  
• Wednesday: Taco casserole, salad, corn cake.
• Thursday: Pancakes or waffles, french toast, eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy (?).
• Friday: Sausage meatball sandwiches, salad, raw veggies.
• Saturday: Grilled Hamburgers and Hotdogs, salad, chips.
• Sunday: Crockpot roast, carrots, potatoes, green beans, rolls.

You can join us at Organized Junkie!

Have a great day in the Lord!
Heather

Menu Plan Monday!!!

Today is the DAY!!! That is, Menu Plan Monday. This is the day that I plan my meals for the week. Did I tell you how much it helps me to know what I am fixing for dinner every day? It helps me tremendously!!! This week I may have a guest eating with us every day, so I MUST be prepared. (My dear friend from church is away this week, so her husband may join us for dinner.)

Here's the plan:

• Monday: Pizza from Wild Wings & Things (Monday Madness Special), raw veggies & salad.
• Tuesday: Marinated pork roast with potatoes & carrots, rolls, green beans and salad.
• Wednesday: Mexican Fiesta: Tacos, nachos, burritoes, corn cake, spicy cheese dip, salad.
• Thursday: Leftovers (or Breakfast) and/or quick and easy meal.
• Friday: Meatball sandwiches, salad, raw veggies.
• Saturday: Grilled Hamburgers and Hotdogs, salad, chips.
• Sunday: Crockpot baked beans, salad or dessert.

There you have it! Would you like to join us this week? If so, hop over to Laura's blog at Organized Junkie and sign up! You won't regret it!!!

Oh, and I have a recipe for those of you that are looking for a new spin on you meal time. I did not use this recipe this week, but with picky eaters I tend to plan things that they don't mind too much. This recipe is delicious and nutritious, anything that you see is low-salt can be replaced with the regular thing (it is just higher in sodium that way). I gave the recipe to Swylv to try, it can be vegetarian or meat can be added to it! Enjoy!

Sesame Broccoli Stir-Fry (with or without chicken)

1 - 2 split chicken breasts, cubed (optional)
1 lb fresh broccoli
2 tsp peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. medium mushrooms, quartered
1 red pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
2 T reduced-sodium chicken broth (or water)
2 T reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 T toasted sesame seeds

Chop broccoli, set aside.
Pour peanut oil into wok or nonstick skillet; place over high heat unit hot. Add chicken (optional), garlic, & stir-fry 30 seconds (with the chicken, stir-fry until chicken is thoroughly cooked 8-10 minutes). Add broccoli, mushrooms, and red pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir in broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir-fry 2 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated and veggies are crisp-tender. Transfer to serving bowl and toss with toasted sesame seeds.

If you add chicken, cook it first then add veggies.

To toast sesame seeds, put a dry pan on medium heat, add seeds, and stir until seeds start to brown. Careful, as they will be very hot!

This recipe is delicious and can easily go over rice for those who are eating carbs.

Have a great day!
Blessings!
Heather

Menu Plan Monday...

Yes, it is that time again....and boy did I have a hard time figuring out what we were having for dinner this week! However, now it is done and I don't have to think anymore. All I have to do is look on my menu plan each day and do what it says! If you would like to join us, go visit Laura's blog at Organized Junkie. It is not too late!

Here's What's For Dinner:

• Monday: BBQ ribs & roast beef, mac & cheese, green beans, breadsticks.
• Tuesday: Beef and noodles, rolls, green beans and corn.
• Wednesday: Homemade Meat pockets, salad, raw veggies.
• Thursday: Leftovers and/or quick and easy meal.
• Friday: Pizza/Stromboli, salad, breadsticks.
• Saturday: Grilled Hamburgers, salad, chips.
• Sunday: Sub-sandwiches, chips, salad, raw veggies.

Have a great day!

Blessings!
Heather

Menu Plan Monday Got Moved to Tuesday This Week!!!

Due to the busyness of our weekend, Menu Plan Monday was moved to today!!! Sunday evening a family from church called us up and invited us over for dinner. At their request, I didn't bring anything! They provided all the food!!! YUM!!! We had an enjoyable visit (as did the children) and a delicious meal from the grill!!!

Here is What's For Dinner:

• Monday: Picnic Dinner at friend's home.
• Tuesday: Sloppy Joes on rolls, potato salad, veggies.
• Wednesday: Pizza, salad, breadsticks.
• Thursday: Breaded chicken sandwiches, raw veggie or salad.
• Friday: Mexican Mess...enchiladas, tacos, burritos, nachos.
• Saturday: BBQ beef, rolls, salad or veggies.
• Sunday: Crockpot baked beans, salad or dessert.

Maybe you are thinking that it is too late to join...Not so!!! Join us over at Laura's blog, if you would like, and you can also visit some other peoples blogs for ideas!

Have a great day!
Blessings!
Heather

Menu Plan Monday

Yes it is here again!!! Join us over at Laura's blog and save time and money!

I will post this week's menu here and also in my sidebar!!!

• Monday: Spaghetti & Meatballs, homemade rolls, steamed broccoli.
• Tuesday: BBQ chicken on rolls, cauliflower & broccoli salad, chips.
• Wednesday: Leftovers or Quick & Easy Meal.
• Thursday: Roast beef, potatoes & carrots, green beans, homemade rolls.
• Friday: Pizza and/or Stromboli, salad, & bread sticks.
• Saturday: BBQ beef, rolls, salad or veggies.
• Sunday: Sub-Sandwiches, chips and salad.

Sorry! No pictures...I can never get my hands on the digital camera!!! (O;

Blessings!
Heather