Menu Plan Monday - On Tuesday

We spent all Labor Day weekend working.......it is called labor day after all :) Saturday after darling son's soccer game (he won 4-1) we spent the entire day doing yard work at my Mother in law's. It was beautiful fall like weather but I still burnt my face pretty good. Sunday we started on the garage. We have to do this every summer. Somebody uses it for his wood shop during the summer.....I won't mention any names but he has made me a beautiful house and furniture ;)

Sunday was also our 12th wedding anniversary. We had a nice family dinner our one of our favorite pizza places. Then we headed for ice cream and to watch the boaters on the river.

Monday, Labor Day, we spent getting all the baby stuff out of the garage. It will feel good getting rid of all of it. But it is bittersweet :( We then hit the river for some fishing and fossil hunting. We caught no fish but did find 3 good sized fossils!

What a crazy busy week it  was and will be this week.  Swimming, Soccer, Scouts, School, Garage Sale and Work! The menu plan will be a lifesaver.

Well on to the menu plan. Breakfast is on your own as always. Lunch is leftovers.

Monday - Turkey n Dumpling Soup
Tuesday - Spaghetti (with sauce and veggies from garden)
Wednesday -  Out to dinner for darling son's 7th Birthday
Thursday - Lemon Dijon Tilapia with Pasta   (rolled over from last week)
Friday - Homemade Pizza
Saturday - Aussie Chicken  (rolled over from last week)
Sunday - Fish Taco's

Have a great week everyone.

Menu Plan Monday

We had a great weekend in Missouri. Visited family, ate, played, ate, attended my home church, ate. I will need to get back to my walking for sure after the long weekend of eating!

We also celebrated the son's upcoming birthday. Hard to believe he will be 7 next week! After school today we will head to the store because someone has some birthday money burning a hole in his pocket!

School is in full swing. One week down. This week we will add Cub Scouts to School and Soccer. I also work Tuesday - Friday so I better get cooking ahead on my day off today.

Monday - Shepherd'sPie
Tuesday - Taco Cornbread Casserole
Wednesday - Chipped Beef on Biscuits
Thursday - Turkey Melts and Crockpot Mac n Cheese
Friday - Homemade Pizza
Saturday - Lemon Dijon Tilapia with Pasta
Sunday - Aussie Chicken I have been seeing this on so many menu's I have to try it!

What's on you plate this week? Head over to I'm An Organizing Junkie and check out hundred's of meal plans from other bloggers.

Menu Plan Monday - Back to School Week!

Yay. School starts today. Little man is nervous. New grade, new teacher, new lessons. He was afraid they did not color in first grade. I assured him that if they required crayons on the supply list they must do some coloring. He perked :) It's going to be a goofy week. The real fun starts now! Soccer, School, Swimming and Scouts here we come!

Monday - Scottish Meat Pies -  we make ours in muffin tins. They are easier to take as leftovers!
Tuesday -Taco salad
Wednesday - Grilled Tilapia with Fruit Salsa
Thursday - On the road to Gramma and Grandad's. Fast food and TUMS! :)
Friday - Out to eat at Gramma and Grandad's
Saturday - Pizza with the extended family
Sunday - Home from Gramma and Grandad's. Breakfast for supper.

Menu Plan Monday

A week before school starts. The countdown is on. We may try to fit in another beach day on Monday. I'll have to check the weather. We also have to be back in time for the first soccer practice.

Little man is excited that it's starting. He wants to practice tonight but I am working on freezer cooking and Big Daddy is going on day 5 of low grade temp and GI symptoms. May have to force him to the Dr tomorrow. For now he is comfortable on the couch watching golf (how that is interesting I'll never know).

We made a huge grocery trip today. We hit 4 stores today and I have 3 more to visit tomorrow to get the rest of supplies. After that we should be good for the month besides a milk and egg run in 2 weeks. Got some good deals today especially on cereal . We should be set on cereal for about 2 months! Unless I start serving it for dinner :)

On the cooking note Cole and I found an old cookbook at my Mom's house. We are planning on making one recipe a week from it. The Gold Medal Alpha Bakery Cook Book. We will start with A and for the next 26 weeks make a recipe. First up is Apple Crisp! My mouth is already watering.


On the menu for this week.
Monday - BLT's (need to use some Tomatoes) and fried Zucchini (need to use some zucchini)
Tuesday - Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs (from the freezer).
Wednesday - Grilled Tilapia with Peach Sauce
Thursday - Turkey Burgers
Friday - Fish and Shrimp Taco's
Saturday - Homemade Pizza
Sunday - BBQ Chicken and Cheese, Rice and Broccoli Casserole.

I also have enough zucchini left over to make a chocolate cake.

Head over to my sister in law's blog to check out her menu. She is a teacher and heading back to school this week. She has 2 wonderful little boys (2 years and 5 months) to help keep her on track! Wish her luck!

Have a great week everyone!

Menu Plan Monday

It's going to be a long week! I have the 9am to 6pm shift. Add a 40minute commute in there and you have one tired Mommy when she gets home. I worked 1/2 a shift yesterday to make a little extra money. I didn't get as much cooking done as I wanted for the week but I have a great start.

Breakfasts: Cereal, Yogurt, Toast, Oatmeal
Lunches: leftovers or salads

Sunday: Potato Tacos

Monday: Cavatini

Tuesday: Sloppy Joes and Oven Fries

Wednesday: Tilapia (potato crusted)

Thursday: Weenie Roast and Baked Beans

Friday: Homemade Pizza

Saturday: Breakfast (pancakes, sausage, eggs, smoothies)

Menu Plan Monday - Huge Grocery Shopping Day

Yay! I have the day off. We really need to hit the grocery stores. I am working on a list right now. It's going to be a big trip today. I almost talked myself out of going and instead playing hooky. But my more level headed hubby changed my mind. He believes she should eat for the next month......so grocery shopping it is.

BTW.....I was going to play hooky to go to a Free Day at the Museum of Science and Industy......but there will be other days.

Museum of Science and Industry

Field Museum


Ok...Enough talk about playing......on to domestic duties......

Monday: Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Taters

Tuesday: Mexican Deep Dish Pizza

Wednesday: Breakfast for Dinner (pancakes, eggs, turkey sausage links)

Thursday: Shepard's Pie

Friday: Homemade Pizza (BBQ Chicken)

Saturday: Chili (it's going to be a rainy chilly kind of day)

Menu Plan Monday - From the Road

Menu Planning Monday - from the road. We had a long weekend trip to see the family in Missouri. A new nephew, 2 birthday boys, and some time with the cousins. We had an excellent time. Pictures to follow the menu posting.

Monday: On the road
Tuesday: Noodles Alfredo with veggies and ham
Wednesday: Burritos
Thursday: Lemon Garlic Tilapia
Friday: Homemade pizza
Saturday: Turkey and Dumplings (freezer meal)
Sunday: Hot Turkey Melts

Monday Post on Thursday?

I can't believe I have been such a slacker about posting! Things have been kind of sickly here. I started last week with yet another sinus infection and throat infection. This will be either a continuation of the big one in January, or the 4th one since January! I ran to quick care at work. He thought the tonsils needed to come out! That would not be a good time at 33!

So I made an appointment with an ENT. He said I can keep my tonsils! He put me on antibiotics and steroids for a month to try to kick this nasty infection.

Easter was a blast. The bunny visited, I cooked, Steve worked on the kitchen floor, and we saw a movie. Here is my menu plan for the week. We have stuck to it really well. I am very proud of us! We will be eating leftovers or things made with leftovers all week......Hope you like turkey and ham :)

Easter Dinner - Ham, Turkey (good sales so I prepared both), scalloped potatoes, stuffing, lemon bars, italian pasta salad


Breakfast - cereals, toasts, eggs, oatmeal etc....
Lunch - Ham Salad Sandwhiches

Monday - Easter leftovers
Tuesday - BBQ Turkey Sloppy Joes
Wednesday - Turkey and Dumplings
Thursday - Homemade BBQ Turkey Pizza (last of the leftovers!)
Friday - My Mom's in Missouri
Saturday - My Mom's in Missouri

Since we have an 8 hour drive on Friday to my Mom's I am planning on packing lunches instead of eating out. Deli sandwiches, carrot sticks, yogurt and chips are on the menu.

This Weeks Menu!

It is going to be a strange week here. The Troll is on spring break. I am sure Steve won't get anything done. I do have one day off of work to help. The only reason I have Tuesday off is b/c I work today Sunday. No cooking day for me this week so the menu will be somewhat easy.

Sunday: Homemade soup using frozen chicken stock
Monday: Fish Tacos and Homemade Tortillas
Tuesday:Chicken Francese
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: Breakfast for Dinner
Friday: Homemade Pizza
Saturday: Tuna and Noodles Casserole


Ok gotta get going. Going to be late for work!