Yesterday was such a glorious day that I didn't want to do anything but be outside. Can you believe that the temp here was only 80 degrees and NO humidity....in August!
Yes, the windows were up and I was enjoying the fresh air blowing throughout the house.
This type of weather makes me yearn for fall. It's absolutely my favorite time of the year. I love the colors it brings and the smells associated with it...like cinnamon and pumpkin spice..mmmm!
I know...we still have a ways to go before it gets here, but I'm enjoying the fall like weather for now.
As promised, I have made out my menu for the upcoming week and have posted on the side. Just let me know if you want any of the recipes.
Have a blessed Sunday and go out and enjoy the glorious day that the Lord has made!
Showing posts with label meal planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meal planning. Show all posts
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Way Behind
O.K....so I'm a little behind.
We have had a lot going on here and I haven't been able to stick to my normal schedule.
Usually, I will make out my grocery list and my weekly menu on Thursday and do my grocery shopping on Friday.
So, here it is Friday night, no groceries have been bought and I haven't even made out my grocery list or my weekly menu (as you can see from the right hand side).
No worries, it will all get done tomorrow morning. Hubby will be asleep and Blake will be at his dad's for the weekend, so I have all day to get things done and get back on track.
Once I get it written out, I will get back here and post the menu on the sidebar, which I will try to do every week. If there is something that you want the recipe for, just leave me a comment and I'll post the recipe.
With that being said, our little "project" will be taking up some of my time, so I might not have as much time to blog as I would like.
And oh, my camera is on the fritz...so no pictures right now....sorry.
Have a blessed Friday (and weekend)!
We have had a lot going on here and I haven't been able to stick to my normal schedule.
Usually, I will make out my grocery list and my weekly menu on Thursday and do my grocery shopping on Friday.
So, here it is Friday night, no groceries have been bought and I haven't even made out my grocery list or my weekly menu (as you can see from the right hand side).
No worries, it will all get done tomorrow morning. Hubby will be asleep and Blake will be at his dad's for the weekend, so I have all day to get things done and get back on track.
Once I get it written out, I will get back here and post the menu on the sidebar, which I will try to do every week. If there is something that you want the recipe for, just leave me a comment and I'll post the recipe.
With that being said, our little "project" will be taking up some of my time, so I might not have as much time to blog as I would like.
And oh, my camera is on the fritz...so no pictures right now....sorry.
Have a blessed Friday (and weekend)!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Making a Weekly Dinner Menu
Yesterday I shared how I make my grocery list. You really need to start with a menu for the week. If you have never done this before, let me encourage you to start...it will simplify your shopping and you will not have those days when it's 5:00 and you are wondering "what will I make for dinner?".
Take a sheet of paper out and make a list of meals - not in any order at all. Try to come up with at least 20 dinner meal ideas. Here are some of the ones on my list:
chicken spaghetti
spaghetti and meatballs
stuffed meatloaf
roast w/veggis
manicotti
hamburger steaks w/gravy
stuffed bell peppers
enchilada ravioli
nacho potato shoup
chili w/cornbread
white chicken chili
spinach lasagna rolls
chicken spinach pita pockets
etc.....
I won't list everything, but you get the idea. Right now, I have 47 meal ideas listed and it is kept in a notebook for easy reference.
After you have your list, get a calendar...you can print a free one off at donnayoung.org. Use your meal list and write down dinner meals on your calendar. Do this for one week....you can increase it to more than one week once you are comfortable.
Do not forget to take into consdieration your families activity schedule for the week. If kids have things scheduled that day, it might be a good day to schedule a meal cooked in the crockpot.
Having a planned menu has helped me greatly...also the kids do not ask every 15 minutes "What's for dinner?"
Take a sheet of paper out and make a list of meals - not in any order at all. Try to come up with at least 20 dinner meal ideas. Here are some of the ones on my list:
chicken spaghetti
spaghetti and meatballs
stuffed meatloaf
roast w/veggis
manicotti
hamburger steaks w/gravy
stuffed bell peppers
enchilada ravioli
nacho potato shoup
chili w/cornbread
white chicken chili
spinach lasagna rolls
chicken spinach pita pockets
etc.....
I won't list everything, but you get the idea. Right now, I have 47 meal ideas listed and it is kept in a notebook for easy reference.
After you have your list, get a calendar...you can print a free one off at donnayoung.org. Use your meal list and write down dinner meals on your calendar. Do this for one week....you can increase it to more than one week once you are comfortable.
Do not forget to take into consdieration your families activity schedule for the week. If kids have things scheduled that day, it might be a good day to schedule a meal cooked in the crockpot.
Having a planned menu has helped me greatly...also the kids do not ask every 15 minutes "What's for dinner?"
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