Menu Plan 4/12/10

I think we've more or less blown the grocery budget this month.  Ooops!  I guess there's always next month, but that said, I do still have some money left in the grocery budget.  We'll just see how this all works out.  Tuesday is Matt's big doctor's appointment (pray for us!), so I'm not sure if we'll be having dinner at home or out yet.  We may be visiting friends instead. =)

MONDAY
B -- Banana Oatmeal Bread
L -- Broccoli Romaine Salad
D -- Biscuits and Gravy

TUESDAY
B -- Baked Oatmeal w/ fruit


WEDNESDAY
B -- Baked Oatmeal w/ fruit
L -- Sandwiches
D -- Smoked sausage, potato, and cabbage casserole

THURSDAY
B -- Baked Oatmeal w/ fruit
L -- leftovers
D -- Roasted sweet potatoes and cornbread

FRIDAY
B -- Baked Oatmeal w/ fruit
L -- leftovers
D -- southwest chicken pizza

SATURDAY
B -- Scones and scrambled eggs
L -- Macaroni and cheese, veggies
D -- Tomato soup and sandwiches

SUNDAY
B -- Eggs and coffee cake
L -- dad's choice ;)
D -- Beef and noodles

Menu Plan 03.29.10

Back to menu planning!  Usually I try to plan a week or two ahead to give myself some wiggle room.  Obviously that hasn't happened. =)

That vacation really threw me for a loop, but I think we're finally getting back on track.  We are also working on trying to eat healthier.  Now, I just need to remember to post the menu for my hubby and the kids!  I'm looking forward to the warmer weather and being able to incorporate more fresh produce into our meals.

BREAKFASTS
Baked Oatmeal
Eggs, Toast
Fruit

SNACKS
Muffins
Crackers
Veggie cuts

MONDAY
Asparagus Soup and Biscuits

TUESDAY
Steak Sandwiches
Broccoli Romaine Salad

WEDNESDAY
Ritz Chicken
Veggies

THURSDAY
Leftovers

FRIDAY
Pizza night

SATURDAY
Breakfast:  Dutch Baby with Apples, Scrambled Eggs
Lunch:  Green Bean Casserole
Dinner:  Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

SUNDAY
Breakfast:  at church
Lunch:  Sandwiches
Dinner:  Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuits, Veggies

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Ewwww . . .

(From Christmas.  Ignore the mess)

I learned something unnerving today from my five year old. 

This afternoon, he was wanting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and he wanted to make it. I told him he could make a sandwich, but he couldn't use the jelly because the kids always get huge globs of peanut butter in it.  Then it's ruined.

"Not me," he said.  "I always lick the knife off before I stick it in the jelly."  Then, my husband informed me that they have in fact been using the jelly.

Momma needs to make new jelly. =)

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Menu Plan -- edited =)

Changing it up a little this week!  We're heading away for a long weekend, so the bulk of our eating will be out this week.  Yikers!  I am packing snacks to keep us from eating out when we just need a munchie, and we booked a hotel with continental breakfast.  We also have a minifridge/microwave, so I'm packing cereal and instant oatmeal just in case.  =) 
It's something the whole family is looking forward to.  Our meals for the rest of the week will otherwise be pretty simple.


BREAKFASTS
Cereal
Coffee cake

LUNCHES
Leftovers

SNACKS
cereal bars
Crackers
dry fruit
snack packs

MONDAY
Black Bean Burritos
Corn

TUESDAY
Noodles

WEDNESDAY
Salmon Patties
Coconut Rice
Green Beans

THURSDAY
vacation

FRIDAY
vacation

SATURDAY
vacation

SUNDAY
Pizza


For more menu ideas, visit Org Junkie.

Menu Plan

Still working on staying out of the grocery as much as I can!  I'm going back to the envelope system from groceries this month.  Instead of adding money each week, I put it all in on this weekend.  We'll see how that plays out.  I got my big trip to Trader Joe's out of the way, and hit the asian/indian food stores to do the bulk of our stocking up.  I still need to hit Aldi for oatmeal, tomatoes, and produce, but I don't see any problems with staying under budget this month -- our pantry is looking pretty good. =)  Which is good because once the envelope is empty -- it's EMPTY! 

Some of the best deals I scored this weekend, 4lb bag of cream of wheat for $.99, 5lb bag black eyed peas $3.99, 3lb onions for $.69 just to name a few.  Did I mention how much I love ethnic food stores? =)
BREAKFASTS
baked oatmeal
muffins

LUNCHES
Leftovers

SNACKS
Muffins, cereal bars, crackers

MONDAY
Chili w/ cornbread

TUESDAY
Leftovers

WEDNESDAY
Homemade Tuna Helper

THURSDAY
BBQ Chicken
Veggies

FRIDAY
Fried potatoes
Scrambled eggs

SATURDAY
Pizza night

SUNDAY
Homemade Mac-n-cheese
Veggies

For more menu ideas, visit Org Junkie.

(Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park, Malaysia)

"I've discovered to my delight,

that spiritual gifts don't age."

--- Jill Briscoe