Menu Plan for 11 May-17 May

I am so proud of my family. Not once did we stray from our menu last week. I had no complaints from anyone about what was on the menu. Normally, the kids will say, “mom, what’s for lunch or dinner?” Then they usually answer themselves before I can answer, “whatever you want?”  Most of the time the answer was correct. I know God opened my eyes during this time to show me where I was lacking. I needed to get back onto menu planning! I always wonder why I stray from menu planning.

Menu Plan for May 5th-May 10th

The past month and a half has been absolutely crazy. During this time hubby has had yet another surgery. This past surgery was to correct the last surgery that was labeled as a fail. We pray this is his last. This being his first surgery as a civilian we have had some realization. First, when his surgeries were done in the military we did not need to worry about loss of pay. Second, we did not need to think about co-pays and such. Now as a civilian reality hits. We knew we were blessed in the military. We knew that and were thankful for the medical coverage. This last surgery the doctors are keeping him out of work for two weeks. A whole pay period.

Menu Plan for 29 July-4 August

Well, I would love to say that we did amazing on our menus last week, but then I would be lying. I think maybe we followed the menu for one day? Maybe two at the most. We ate all of our meals at home except on Friday, which was planned, but we just did not follow the menu. We pretty much ate whatever we wanted and munched on leftovers of what I did cook.

Menu Plan for 22 July-28 July

We did amazing at following the menu last week. We only strayed from one meal! This week I am hoping for the same. I would say that we do not stray at all but we already did for breakfast J I had pancakes for breakfast this morning but we decided to get doughnuts for the blessings since we were bringing my daughter to camp. One last treat before she left. Maybe I will just change the breakfast for today and then we will be on track with following the menu? Yes, I think I will do that J

Menu Plan for 15 July-21 July

I must admit making these menus were a little more challenging because I had to make them for three weeks. I feel like we are eating the same things over and over. I guess it is time to look for some new recipes. I have us eating out twice these three weeks, which I was not happy with but because of our schedule it was easier to eat out. HOWEVER, we will be frugal, such as one night we will be eating at a restaurant when the kids can eat free. This coming week is a pretty laid back week with baseball, school for the kids and I, and church. I love weeks like this!

Menu Plan for 8 July-14 July

Life gets back to reality this week. My classes are back in session, hubby is out-processing from the Army, and the blessings are back to their extracurricular activities, which means I made an easy menu this week. We are pretty busy this week so I wanted a simple menu.

Menu Plan for 1 July-7 July

Last week we did pretty well with sticking with the menu. We did stray here and there but overall did very well. I started planning my menu's by pay periods instead of weekly, which caused me to visit the grocery store weekly. Now that I plan paycheck to paycheck I am able to see exactly what we will be having each day and can buy all the items ahead of time. This allows a lot less trips to the grocery store, which can result in me impulse buying. I do not understand why it took me so long to do this. I am liking it because less food is being wasted and money is being saved.

Menu Plan for 24 June-28 June

Hubby had surgery on Thursday and is doing well. Little man has now returned home from camp and this mama is not a nervous wreck. We followed the menu pretty well last week. There were a few days where we strayed. The day little man left, hubby and I decided to take the kids out to lunch. After hubby’s surgeries we always go to a local taco restaurant drive-thru and since we had a gift card we decided to keep up the tradition. This upcoming week we have little going on. Just the typical baseball practice, gymnastics, church, and oh yes a 5K on Saturday. Our goal this week is to keep to the menu.

Menu Plan for 17 June-23 June

 

I have gone long enough without a menu and our wallets are seeing the effects. Life is a bit chaotic lately and I need organization. We are getting back on track with our Dave saving and spending, which means menu making, coupon clipping, penny-pinching, no eating out way of life. Normally I make a weekly menu and shop weekly. However, I am changing it up a bit. I have made a menu for two weeks and have already done the grocery shopping for the two weeks. I should only have to get milk during these two weeks. My goal for the next two weeks is not to stray from the menus.

Menu Plan for 15 April-19 April

Last week we strayed from the menu a couple of times; this week it is my goal not to stray at all. We have a pretty busy week so I NEED to stay on top of my to-do list and have good time management skills.  I am trying to get a schedule where I can get my schooling and exercise time in without having to choose between the two because both are important. The next couple of weeks we will be trying to get into a routine that works for us, which is why our menus will be pretty simple and easy meals.

Mon~ chocolate chip pancakes
           leftover soup
           cheesy chicken with rice and green bean casserole

Tues~ french toast
           homemade chicken nuggets
           macaroni and cheese

Wed~ eggs and toast
           grilled turkey and cheese
           baked ziti

Thurs~ cereal
              sandwiches
              tacos

Fri~ waffles
         leftovers
         out to eat

What will you be eating this week?

Menu for March 25- March 31

Oh my a menu! I have not written out a menu for at least a month and a half. I am so loss without menus. Not to mention the extra money we spend when we do not have our menus in place. This week we have two couples joining us for dinner on Thursday, and this weekend the hubby and I are tackling the storage area in the basement. Saturday and Sunday for dinner I have left the meal choice up to each person because I know on Saturday I will not be in the mood to cook dinner (you should see our storage area!). Sunday is Easter so we will be enjoying the day with one another.

Monday~ waffles
                  sandwiches
                  chicken fettuccine alfredo

Tuesday~ bagels
                  apple and peanut butter wraps
                  grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches with tater tots

Wednesday~ monkey bread
                       homemade chicken nuggets and fruit
                       enchiladas

Thursday~ cereal
                    smoothies
                    baked ziti, garlic bread, corn, and salad

Friday~ pancakes, bacon and sausage (hubby has a 4 day weekend so I am spoiling him at breakfast)
               leftovers
               your choice

Saturday~ cereal
                   Easter dinner
                   your choice/leftovers

What is on your menu this week?

Menu for Feb. 4- Feb 10 2013

Another week of menus! After looking over our menu, I have decided that each Sunday I will have a crock-pot meal. We really enjoy walking in from church and having lunch done. I have a couple of meals for the crock-pot lined up for the next couple of weeks, thanks to my neighbors on the Facebook page.

Menu Plan for 28 Jan-3 Feb 2013

This week a friend and I are beginning to head to the gym for some workout time and some “mommy” time. We are going two days a week because of our schedules, but are planning to make it at least three times a week.  For our menu I wanted to make sure that the meals are easy because we will be at the gym during our dinnertime. I will prepare dinner before I go, so the hubby does not have to worry about making dinner when he gets home from work. Yes, such a good wife ;)

Menu Plan for 21 January-27January

 

Last week we did, overall, pretty well with the menu. We may not have stuck to the menu to a "T," but we did not eat out, except hubby and I did after his surgery. Other than that we did pretty good. This week mama is heading out of two for a night so I had to plan something easy for the time I was gone. Hubby is not quite stable on his feet so it is up to my dear daughter to cook or prepare the food this weekend.

Menu Plan for Jan 14-Jan 20

Last week we did really well following our menu plan. We did not eat out and pretty much ate everything on the menu. On Saturday we ate a later lunch so come dinnertime we were not hungry. I decided to make our Saturday dinner for Sunday lunch.

This week will be the same. No eating out, unless I need to stop for hubby after his surgery. Otherwise every meal will be ate at home. Our menu again this week will be somewhat simple. Hubby will be recovering from surgery on both his knees. I wanted to have a simple menu because I do not know exactly what this week will entail.

Monday~ bagels
                 sandwich & snacks (packed lunch for kids whom will be with a friend & I at hospital)
                 chicken tetrazzini

Tuesday~ snickerdoodle cake (normally make every other week as a treat, but this is for hubby)
                  leftover chicken tetrazzini
                  baked ziti with rolls

Wednesday~ eggs and toast
                       leftover baked ziti
                       crock-pot macaroni and cheese (have not made in crock-pot before)

Thursday (homeschool co-op)~ cereal
                                                      sandwiches and apples
                                                      pizza

Friday~ waffles
               leftover macaroni and cheese
               cheesy crustless quiche' (new recipe; from a neighbor on the TFN Facebook page)

Saturday~ french toast
                   sandwiches
                   your choice

Sunday~ pancakes
                snacks
                pizza bagels or your choice

What will you have in your home this week?

Menu Plan for 7 January-13 January

Start of a new week and a new routine. I am trying to keep our routine as close to what we are use to but I am now in school, so I am not sure exactly how our schedule will change. The two blessings return to school as well. Along with school starting, the hubby and I begin Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University this evening. A lot of new things are starting here in our household, but I continue to lean on Him for guidance.

I have tried to keep the menu as simple as I can this week. I do not want to overwhelm myself with all the changes. I know that seems silly, but I do not want to worry about making such a large meal at lunch or dinner until I get everything under control. 

Monday~ waffles
                 sandwiches and oranges
                 creamy chicken noodle soup (new recipe)

Tuesday~ cinnamon rolls
                  leftover soup
                  apple baked pork chops and corn (new recipe)

Wednesday~ eggs and bacon
                       pizza bagels
                       french toast

Thursday~ smoothies
                    apples and peanut butter
                    turkey dogs, french fries, and peas

Friday~ toast and oranges
               double chocolaty chip Frappuccino (new recipe) (kids will love me for this)
               homemade pizza

Saturday~ snickerdoodle cake
                   snacks
                   chicken fettuccine alfredo

Sunday~ cereal
               sandwiches and leftovers
               snacks

Here is to a new week!

Menu Plan 31 Dec-6 Jan

Last week with the hustle and bustle of the holidays I did not make a menu plan. I did make a breakfast meal that I saw on Pinterest and oh my gosh amazing! It has become a favorite in our home! This week is the last week of lazy, take it easy, lounging around time. So my menu will reflect that as well. I am also trying to incorporate more meatless nights into our menus. 

Monday~ pancakes
                 Subway or chicken fettuccine alfredo (depends on our plans tomorrow)
                 tater tot casserole per my mommy's request

Tuesday~ bagels
                  noodles and oranges
                  tacos

Wednesday~ cereal
                       pizza bagels
                       grilled cheese and ham, french fries, and mixed vegetables

Thursday~ chocolate chip waffles
                    smoothies
                    fried rice

Friday~ cinnamon toast
               hot dogs and oranges
               pizza

Saturday~ breakfast tater tot casserole
                   snacks or sandwiches
                   spaghetti pie

Sunday~ cereal
                crock pot ranch pork chops, rice, and corn
                leftover spaghetti pie
               

I have three meatless dinners this week. Well, one may count the ham in our grilled ham and cheese sandwich as meat but I only paid $0.45 for the lunchmeat, so I am not counting it as meat. ;)

Menu Plan for 17 Dec-20 Dec

This week I just have a short week for menu plans. Last week we did not follow the plan to the "T," but we did well with eating at home. One day we did go out to eat, but I had that on the menu. Otherwise all of our meals were at home. Next week I do not know what my menu will look like because we will have company visiting. I plan on making a menu; I just do not know what it will look like yet.

Monday~ cereal
                 leftover spaghetti
                 taco's

Tuesday~ eggs and bacon
                 smoothies and leftover taco's (if any is left)
                 tater tot casserole

Wednesday~ pancakes and bacon
                       pizza bagels (kids request)
                       grilled turkey and cheese, french fries, and green beans

Thursday~ bagels
                    sandwiches, granola bar, oranges (co-op)
                    pizza, oranges and kiwi

What is your menu looking like this week?

Menu Plan for 10 Dec-16 Dec

Back to menu plans. Last week I started back into my menu plans and we did really well. We stuck to the menu and only swayed from it once, which was on Saturday. We ate at Subway BUT I had good coupon so I can justify with that.  This coming weekend we will be busy and away from the home for a few meals so I could not plan about three meals. I am not worry we will be wise :)

Monday~ chocolate chip pancakes with bacon
                 pizza bagels or leftovers
                 shake-n-bake chicken, french fries, peas, and oranges

Tuesday~ eggs and toast
                  sandwiches and yogurt
                  tacos

Wednesday~ monkey bread
                       noodles and oranges
                       french toast

Thursday~ snickerdoodle cake
                    sandwiches and kiwi
                    spaghetti pie and crescent rolls

Friday~ bagels
               hot dogs, french fries, and yogurt
               pizza

Saturday~ cereal
                   Subway (coupon)
                   
Sunday~ For dinner Taco John's....yuuuummmmy

What does your menu look like for this week?

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Menu Monday 9 July-15 July

The menu plan for this week I did differently. Usually I plan my menu plan and then I go shopping. However, this week I did my grocery shopping first and then planned my menus. Many people talk about how menu planning saves money, and that is absolutely true.  When you set a plan in place you are less likely to fail. Lately, I have read that when you menu plan that you should try planning your menus around the sales that the stores are offering. So that is what I did. Not everything on the menu was from sales because I already had most of the items in stock. I did however, pick up some items that were on sale to use for future menus. I do have to say, I love having a stockpile!

Monday~ homemade waffles
                 grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches with strawberries
                 spaghetti pie, garlic bread, and broccoli with cheese

Tuesday~ cereal
                 leftover spaghetti pie with grapes
                 hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill with pasta

Wednesday~ smoothies
                       sandwiches and yogurt
                       enchiladas

Thursday~ pancakes
                   chicken nuggets with yogurt
                   dinner at friends

Friday~ cereal
               sandwiches and pickles
               leftover enchiladas

Saturday~ cinnamon rolls
                   sandwiches
                   pizza

Sunday~ eggs and bacon
                sandwiches
                fettuccine alfredo

For more menu ideas jump over to Org Junkie.