Meal plan for this week, October 12 –18, 2014

Happy Monday, you guys!

Its so rainy and disgusting here this week. With no change in the immediate future, bluh. My meal plan for this week definitely reflects that. Lots of food to combat the dreariness of the current weather streak.

One of my favorite things about my new vinyl menu board is the MEMO area!  I’ve been loving seeing the little inspirational notes we stick up there. For my “message” this week, I wanted to focus on the negativity we sometimes fall into.

It is so easy to criticize those around you and forget that we, ourselves, are not perfect and still need work. Especially with children.  We forget they are just kids and need guidance, just expecting them to do or be as we think they should. Forgetting to take into account that they are more than just children, they are PEOPLE. Each with their own personalities and quirks. Each one different in their emotional and intellectual development. Each one, learning and adapting to change as best they can.  And they too, deserve to be accepted for who they ARE and not criticized for not conforming to the “standard norm” “mold” you expect them to be.

This week instead of thinking everyone around them needs to change, do better, be better, I want my family to focus on THEMSELVES. For by bettering ourselves & leading by example (not dictation), we influence and become the catalyst for the change.

I invite you, too, to take this on as your challenge this week.

Know that YOU are the CHANGE that you want to see. It all starts with YOU.

Our Meal plan for this week, October 12 –18, 2014 :

SUNDAY

• Breakfast for dinner

 

MONDAY

• Meatloaf
• mashed potatoes
• corn on the cob
• rolls

 

TUESDAY

• Homemade barbque
• tator tots

 

WEDNESDAY

• homemade vegetable soup (recipe is HERE)

 

THURSDAY

• Apple Baked Pork Chops (recipe coming soon!)
• Garlic Homestyle Mashed Potatoes (recipe Coming Soon!)
• Beans
• Corn bread (recipe coming soon!)

 

FRIDAY

• FEND FO YO SELF NIGHT

 

SATURDAY

• Frugal Chili (recipe here)

 

I haven’t hit up the grocery store yet. Who knows what this weeks bill will end up being.  I am in the process of organizing a closet out, and then I am going to start shopping ONCE A MONTH. I can not WAIT to get into that new habit. Do you shop once a month, or go weekly like I currently do? Do you find it saves you money?

Thanks for reading.

For tons of other Meal Plans, check out:

Meal Plan Monday Sept 9th - 15th

I meant to post this yesterday and forgot.  Here is my meal plan for this week.

Bunny's Week at a Glance

Monday:

• Meatloaf
• Mashed Potatoes
• Mac n Cheese
• Salad
• whole wheat rolls

Tuesday:

• Spaghetti
• garlic toast
• salad

Wednesday: (Left over night)

• Fend Fo Yo Self

Thursday:

• Tuna Patties (recipe: http://bunnyscookingit.blogspot.com/2010/08/southern-tuna-patties.html )
• Salad
• Mashed Potatoes
• Mac n cheese
• home made tarter sauce
• Corn on cob

Friday: (Everyone is busy)

• Fend Fo Yo Self

Saturday:  (FAMILY night)

• Build your own pizza

Sunday:

• TBA

MEAL PLAN MONDAY – June 28 – July 6

Happy Vacation Day! haha…

So, we’re still on vacation – until Monday, and even though I promised Mr C I would not be on the computer the entire time… not blogging is KILLING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We’ve been so busy the last 2 weeks we hadn’t even gone to the store until yesterday!  I sat down yesterday afternoon and planned out what I wanted to cook and then hit the pantry to see what we needed to make it happen.  We needed a lot.  Our pantry was seriously on the low side.  Anyhoo, here’s what I will be cooking for the rest of vacation and for next week.

THURSDAY (June 28)

• Roast, potatoes, carrots (crock pot)
• Mac N Cheese
• Salad
• Rolls

FRIDAY

• Bar B Que (left over roast meat)
• Chips

SATURDAY

• Soup (left over roast veggies and broth)
• Grilled Cheese

SUNDAY

• Southern fried steak n gravy
• mashed potatoes
• beans
• cornbread

*My Granny used to make this a lot when I was little, so I messaged my Dad and got the recipe.  I’ve never cooked tenderized round steak before, hope it turns out.

MONDAY  (Brand’s night to cook)

• Spaghetti w/ meat sauce
• salad
• garlic toast

TUESDAY (Harm’s night to cook)*I am sick of burgers, will be having "faux fry" instead

• Burgers
• fries

WEDNESDAY

• Oven Fried Chicken
• Mac N Cheese
• Mashed Potatoes
• Corn on the Cob
• Dinner Rolls

THURSDAY (Breakfast for dinner night)

• scrambled eggs
• biscuits
• sausage gravy

FRIDAY

• Pizza

SATURDAY

• To Be Determined

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

Meal Plan Monday – May 28 2012

Happy Memorial Day!!!!!!!!

We have an easy week planned in our house this week…  Since we skipped pork chops last week, we’ll be cooking those up this week.

MON

• Grilled Food
• seasoned corn
• potato salad
• baked beans

TUE

• BarBQ Chops w/ homemade shake n bake
• Mac n cheese
• baked beans
• rolls
• salad

WED (Brand will be cooking)

• Spaghetti (with homemade sauce)
• Garlic Toast
• Salad

THUR  (Sis will be cooking)

• Cheeseburgers
• Fries

FRI

• Tator Tot Casserole
• salad

SAT

• To Be Determined

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

Meal Plan Monday, again…

I know – Its Sunday. Simmeh’ down now.

lol!

SUNDAY

• EZ Sausage and Tator Bake
• mac n cheese
• rolls
• salad

MONDAY

Tonight the boychild cooks.  He chose:

• Chili Mac (yea, hamburger helper. bluh…)
• Grilled Cheese

TUESDAY

The girlchild is cooking.  She wants to practice making cheeseburgers again.

• Cheeseburgers
• chips

WEDNESDAY

• BBQ chops
• corn on cob
• mac n cheese
• salad
• rolls

THURSDAY

• Sloppy Joes (recipe here + I also add Worchestershire Sauce)
• Fried Tators
• salad

FRIDAY

Build your own PIZZA night

SATURDAY

TBA = “fend for yourself night”

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

Meal Plan Monday

Got your week all planned, yet?

We’re continuing on with the kids having a cooking night.  They enjoy learning how to cook, dare I say, almost as much as I enjoy a night off!  =D

So here’s our plan for this week:

MONDAY (BUB’S NIGHT)

Hamburger Helper
Mashed Potatoes
Salad

TUESDAY (Sis’S NIGHT)

Burgers
Fries

 

WEDNESDAY

Taco Night

THURSDAY

Salisbury Steak
Rice
Steamed Carrots and Broccoli

FRIDAY

Celebrating another great week of school w/no detentions, completed chores, and the kids successfully cooking…

Build your own PIZZA night

SATURDAY

dunno yet 

SUNDAY (FAMILY NIGHT)

dunno yet, probably turkey roast

 

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday Friday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on your menu for this week?

Meal Plan Monday – On Saturday

Hi ya!  It looks like my “planning out our meals for the week” has bumped from Sunday up to Friday.  So, here I am.  Posting our family’s cooking plan for the week.  Notice I said “our family’s”?  Yep!  I’ve been gradually trying to teach the kids a little about the kitchen.  I’ve always been a “no one in the kitchen while I’m cooking!” Mom.  Don’t have to worry about little ones getting burned that way.  Now that they are older (15 and 11) I think it’s time to start learning at least some basics.  Otherwise, when they move out they’ll still be home every night for dinner!  *shivers*  lol

So here’s our plan for this week:

Saturday (tonight)

Tonight was the Mr’s choice.  He chose:
Chili Mac (yea, hamburger helper. bluh…)
Grilled Cheese

 

Sunday (family night)

This night is designated family night.  ALL MEMBERS must dine AT THE TABLE, and be PRESENT.  No cell phones, no hand held game thingys.  Us. Food. Together.

Tuna Patties
Mashed Potatoes
Mac n cheese
Salad

Monday (Sis’s night)

This is going to be Sis’s first attempt at cooking for the family.  She has chosen oven foods, since that’s what we are learning.  How to use the oven, use the timer, read directions, etc…

Chicken Fries
French Fries

I’m not a big French fry fan, so I will be having salad.  I will of course eat a few chicken fries, so I can tell her how awesome of a cook she is, but salad will be my main meal. lol.

Tuesday (Bub’s night)

Brandon assisted in making hamburgers last week, so this week he wanted to attempt them alone.  So he will be cooking

Burgers
Fries

again, not a fan of fries and I cant handle white bread so I will be having “faux fry”, with one of the patties he cooks, so I can tell him how awesome he is at the cooking.

Wednesday

Stir Fry
Rice
Egg Rolls

Thursday

Oven Fried Chicken 
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Beans
Corn on the Cob
Mac n Cheese
Rolls

Friday

Celebrating another great week of school w/no detentions, completed chores, and the kids successfully cooking…

Build your own PIZZA night

 

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday Friday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on your menu for this week?

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: Apr 9th, 2012

Sorry I haven’t posted in this section in a while.  We’ve been kind of in a food rut lately, seems silly to just keep posting the same things over and over again.   In truth, I am thinking about merging this section in with my personal blog to make the site a little easier to navigate.  Haven’t really made up my mind about it though.

anyhoo-

MONDAY

Build your own PIZZA night

TUESDAY

Ravioli/Spaghetti Night (I let the kids choose and they boil their own noodles)
Garlic Toast
Salad

WEDNESDAY

Mr C is grilling!

THURSDAY

Meatloaf
Mashed tators
Corn on the cob
Salad

 

FRIDAY

Probably will be left overs

Weekend

I have not planned the weekend out yet.  We were on a really tight budget this week, so we’ll have to go back to the store Friday for sure, unless we just have like  - Macaroni for dinner.  LOL  I really need to focus on restocking our deepfreeze (which is COMPLETELY EMPTY), and getting some staples back in the pantry.  When we had that big storm a year or two ago and didn’t have power for a week, we lost a LOT of groceries.  I’ve been kind of leary of refilling the deep freeze since then.  We clearly need to start using it again though, We seem to be able to only get about 7 days worth of food in our house freezer.

:(

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: JAN 16, 2012

This week is going to be a quick n easy week for us.  Everyone has tons going on this week so cooking will be at a minimum.

MONDAY

• Popcorn Chicken
• potato salad

TUESDAY

• Build your own PIZZA night

WEDNESDAY

• Breakfast for Dinner

THURSDAY

• Frugal Crock Pot Chili

FRIDAY

• Chili Dogs

SATURDAY

(I can’t have bread, so this is what I have. Faux Fry)

• Burgers
• Fries

SUNDAY

• Tuna Melts
• Spinach Salad

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: JAN 9, 2012

The kids are happy with this week’s meal plan.  Let’s see how the week goes.

MONDAY

• Taco Night!

TUESDAY

• Oven Fried Chicken
• Steamed Potatoes
• Steamed Carrots
• Mac n Cheese
• Salad
• Rolls

WEDNESDAY

• Build your own PIZZA night

THURSDAY

(I can’t have bread, so this is what I have. Faux Fry)

• Burgers
• Fries

FRIDAY

• Spaghetti
• Salad
• Garlic Toast

SATURDAY

• Roast w/potatoes n carrots
• Rolls
• mac n cheese

SUNDAY

• Bar B Que
• chips

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: Jan 2, 2012

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

Meal Plan Monday – on Sunday this week!  LOL!

Happy New Year!  I’ve missed you guys, have you missed me?!  Here’s my first Week of 2012, all planned out in FOOD, YAY!

SUN

• Salisbury Steak
• Home-style potatoes
• Beans
• Sweet Cornbread

MON

• Burgers
• Fries

TUES

• *fend for yourself night*

WED

• Oven fried chicken
• salad
• mac n cheese
• steamed potatoes

THURS

• Meat Loaf
• Mashed Potatoes
• mac n cheese
• green beans
• salad
• rolls

FRI

• build your own pizza

SAT

• Soup
• Grilled cheese

Cost at the grocery for this week to happen: $186
*please note this includes EVERYTHING we needed this week like dog food, laundry detergent, shampoo, dish washer tabs, stuff for the kids school lunches etc…  This was actually a good week for us, our bill is usually around $250-$280.  My goal for 2012 is to get our Wal-Mart spending DOWN!

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: OCT 31 2011

Well, Mr C is on the big VACAY this week so it’s all about cookin’ for my man!  Here’s my plan for this week.

Monday

Was Halloween, we ate out.

Tuesday

• Turkey Breast Roast  <3
• steamed potatoes (best bakers you’ll ever eat!)
• corn on the cob
• rolls
• gravy

Wednesday

• spaghetti
• garlic toast
• salad

Thursday

• Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
• Rice
• steamed carrots n broccoli

Friday

• fend for yourself night (everyone will probably do pizzas)

Saturday

• Make your own taco/burrito night

Sunday

• EZ Sausage and Tator Bake
• mac n cheese
• rolls
• salad

Additionally:

At some point I will be working in a pumpkin pie, since I’ve been wanting one for over a week.  Mr C has requested Ugly Snowman Cheeseball  so he will have something yummy to snack on all week, so I will be making that here in a bit.  I’ll also be making him a cheesecake on Sunday.  *phew*

 

 

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MEAL PLAN MONDAY: OCT 24 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

 

MONDAY

Pot Roast

TUESDAY

BarbQue (made with leftovers)

WEDNESDAY

Meatloaf
Mashed Potatos
Green Beans
Mac N Cheese
Rolls

THURSDAY

Soup (made with leftovers)

FRIDAY

Pizza (build your own)

SATURDAY

*fend for yourself night*

SUNDAY

Breakfast for dinner

Meal Plan Monday: Oct 3 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

 

MONDAY

Cashew Chicken
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Carrots

 

TUESDAY

Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Rolls
Salad

 

WEDNESDAY

Chicken Nuggets
Fries
Salad

 

THURSDAY

Pizza

 

FRIDAY

Oven Fried Chicken 
Baked Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Rolls
Salad

 

SATURDAY

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin 
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Carrots
Rice
Salad
Rolls

 

SUNDAY

Lasagna
Garlic Toast
Salad

 

 

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MEAL PLAN MONDAY: Sept 5 2011

Do you plan your weeks cooking ahead of time?  I do.  On Sunday morning I sit down in my office and I plan out what we are going to eat all week.

Meal planning for me, really, is pretty easy.  My Mr. works a weird shift at work that rotates so he is only home for dinner a few nights per week.  Those nights I try to cook a NICE meal with the trimmings.  I mean, he works hard and he deserves it.

On the nights Mr. C isn’t home, I still cook, but those meals are more KID FRIENDLY.  Anything to lessen the amount of whining I have to listen to – WORKS.  lol…

Once I have my “loose” menu made (because lets be honest here…sometimes I just don’t feel like making what’s on the list!), I head upstairs to check the pantry and fridge and make out my grocery list for the week.

Mr C likes to go shopping at like 3am when there is NO ONE in their right (or wrong) mind at Wal-Mart.  Since he is used to being up all night anyway, and I hate to go to Wal-Mart this works for us.  Plus, he seems to spend a lot less when he goes shopping with my list – than we do when I go shopping with my list. LOL!

So what’s on my menu for this week?

MONDAY

Pizza (KIDS NIGHT)

 

TUESDAY

Sloppy Joes
Fried Potatoes

 

WEDNESDAY

Whole Wheat Penne with sausage sauce
Salad

 

THURSDAY

Hot Dog (build your own night)
toppings like: kraut, cheese, chili, relish, etc

 

FRIDAY

Oven Fried Chicken 
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Beans
Rolls
Salad

 

SATURDAY

BarBQ Pork Chops (shake n bake)
Baked Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Mac n Cheese
Rolls

 

SUNDAY

Grilling *weather permitting*

 

How bout you?  Whats on your cooking agenda this week?