On Thursday of last week, it was 68 degrees. The next day it snowed. This…is springtime in Nebraska. I am happy to report though that within the last week I have seen three or even four blades of green grass. And also, I heard something strange the other day and it turned out to be the beautiful chirping of a bird. I think it is so nice that the birds are kind enough to fly back and join us in the springtime.
Our family is in the midst of lots of spring activities. We’re busy getting ready for LTC (Leadership Training for Christ), a convention for 3rd graders up through 12th graders. Asa and Justus have been studying hard for the Bible bowl, plus practicing several times a week for dramas and puppet shows and choirs. Soccer season has also started for some of our boys and will start for ALL of them in two weeks. Did I mention all the boys are in our home school musical in April?
I’m letting you know about all this because if I forget to complete any sentences around here…it’s because my brain might be on the fried side (more than normal).
Thank goodness for the menu plan!
Sunday, March 21
Oatmeal, pears
Cheesy beef and rice, green beans
Taco Potatoes, applesauce
Monday, March 22
Whole wheat waffles, blueberries
Potato soup, fruit-kefir smoothies, carrot sticks
Cheddar ranch burgers, steamed carrots, broccoli and cauliflower
Tuesday, March 23
Mini breakfast pizza, oranges
Cheesy Salsa Enchiladas, tossed salad
Chicken and noodles, carrots
Wednesday, March 24
Chocolate chocolate chip muffins, apples
Turkey sausage, ranch potato wedges, peas
Homemade pizza, tossed salad, fruit
Thursday, March 25
Warm vanilla soother, homemade oat crunch cereal
Corn dog muffins , carrot sticks, apples
Chicken Fried Steak Strips, simple mashed potatoes, gravy, asparagus
Friday, March 26
Sourdough English muffins with peanut butter and honey, pears
Grilled cheese, tomato soup
Lamb-burgers on whole wheat hamburger buns, homemade onion rings
Saturday, March 27
Honey whole wheat bagels, milk
Leftover buffet
Italian stew with green beans, tossed salad
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Also, I just wanted to let you know that while I know you are are anxiously awaiting the continuation of my Journey to Healthy Eating series, I may take a break from it this week (don’t throw tomatoes!). Last week’s entry kinda took the soup out of me, plus I’ve been busy trying to catch up on other writing I’ve needed to get done. I’m also not sure I’ll get around to another post in the Becoming a Better Help Meet series this week. In the meantime, keep praying for your husbands!! :)
Ooh, and I’m very excited about a couple of new giveaways coming up this week. Stay tuned!
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Okay, so I am interested in the homemade oat crunch cereal. ;D
Kris
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Looks great! My girls are getting ready for L2L (Lads to Leaders) convention. It’s so much fun to see all their hard work pay off!
Thanks for sharing your menu plan. I feel inspired reading yours as you eat similarly to us and I am reminded to keep our menus varied. Hope your week is full of fun!
I grew up doing LTC in Texas! I loved Bible Bowl.
Wow the weather was nuts here last week too! LoL I live in central oklahoma, and friday it was in the high 60s and saturday it snowed all day… Must be global warming. LoL! Thanks for the menu plan and so so many recipes! Keep up the good work! You are AwEsOmE!!
I love the simplicity and variety of your plan. It’s so helpful to see what your family will eat for each meal. I’ll refer back to this one when I need some fresh ideas. Thanks!
Sounds like we’re on the same weather pattern (south-central Colorado). Thursday was sunny and beautiful. We went for our first walk outside of the season and played at the park. Friday it SNOWED. Saturday it SNOWED. Sunday we walked to the park again. Gotta love Spring! :)
Your menu is fun to look at and gives me great ideas. I am also having taco potatoes this week and will have warm CHOCOLATE soother with my new organic cocoa.
So, I’m sorry if I missed this somewhere, but how do you make your menus? Do you just say, “Hmm, that sounds good, and I think I have that on hand.” Do you consult a pantry/freezer inventory? Do you have a list of the meals you make regularly to choose from? Do you choose things seasonally?
Sorry to be so dense. I am trying to really organize things so I can be better at cooking, shopping, and eating healthy foods. I have been inspired by the recent post at Passionate Homemaking and want to create a Household Managing notebook. I am just trying to mentally process what a working system would look like for me.
Thank you!
I frequently get ideas from Laura’s menus. I also think about what I have on hand. I need to do a little better at planning a few weeks out (I make too many trips to the store…I try to do this when I’m out and about anyway, but still…). Even as a single woman, I feel that planning a few weeks at a time and having a household notebook would help. Keep pressing on :)