Menu Planning Monday

October break is over and it's time to start the second quarter of school and head into the holiday season. We spent some time in Utah enjoying real fall weather. We came home to 100 degrees. I know winter will be great, but a smattering of fall would make me so happy. As the days get more and more crowded with activities, it will be necessary to utilize the crock pot more and make food that will make more than one meal.

Monday: shrimp tacos
Tuesday: spaghetti and meatballs
Wednesday: roasted chicken
Thursday: turkey chili
Friday: salmon burgers
Saturday: date night
Sunday: turkey breast with mashed potatoes

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Menu Planning Monday

It's not often that I miss posting my menu, but the last month or so I have not been too consistent. So, when I got a call from my sister last Monday it was a wake up call. She was worried because I had not posted my menu. So, I didn't want to disappoint. Of course I am headed to her house this weekend for October break and I cannot wait.

Monday: ground turkey tacos
Tuesday: leftover pork roast and potatoes
Wednesday: Crock pot salsa chicken
Thursday: pecan crusted tilapia (frozen from Costco)
Friday: on the road to Utah
Saturday: Utah
Sunday: dinner with the Millers

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Menu Planning Monday

So, for the last two weeks I have not done my menu plan. Therefore, we have eaten out a lot and eaten a lot of the same things over and over. It's time to get back to it.

Monday:mahi mahi
Tuesday: chicken tacos
Wednesday: spinach ravioli
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: date night
Saturday:salad buffet at Relief Society broadcast
Sunday: breakfast for dinner

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Menu Planning Monday

My back was starting to feel a lot better until Friday. By the end of the day I was in a lot of pain again. So, still not back to exercising. Having the simple menu really helped last week. I am going to hopefully try a few new recipes this week.
The heat has been so unbearable. We are going to check into a local resort on Friday and spend the weekend since it has a water park.

Monday: fetuccini alfredo with chicken (lower fat version)
Tuesday: Boston blue chicken and apple salad
Wednesday: chicken pesto pasta
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: dinner at the resort
Saturday: date night
Sunday: BBQ

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Menu Planning Monday

Well, the week went fairly well. I started exercising on Monday, and by Wednesday, my back was hurting something fierce, so I was down for the next 3 days. I'm not sure when I will get back to running, but I hope it's soon. I got an app on my ipod that takes you from the couch to a 5k in 8 weeks, running just 3 times a week. Now, I have run several 5k's before, but it's been a while and I've put some weight back on, and I am pretty slow.

I was so excited that my family liked the white quinoa meat loaf. It was a gamble, but it paid off. It's actually the only recipe I stuck to. But, that's okay, we sometimes have weeks like that. However, we always manage to find food somehow.

I've really been looking around for healthier meals. I got a few cooking light magazines and a new book by Rocco Dispirito where he takes really fattening meals and makes them much more healthy. I am going to try a few this week.

Monday: cheese ravioli with pesto and pine nuts
Tuesday: chicken fajitas
Wednesday: lemon pepper shrimp
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: turkey burgers
Saturday:date night
Sunday:BBQ

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Menu Planning Monday

It was great to get back to my menu plan. I really enjoyed cooking and eating all the dinners I had planned. The kids even liked all of them. Amazing. School started on Wednesday and now we are back in full swing. The routines are a little rusty, but they should come back soon. I have really gone away from my healthy eating and I am not feeling so good. I much prefer to put good food in my body (not too much of it!). It makes me feel better inside and out. I am wanting to get back in shape to prepare for my annual Thanksgiving 5k. Then, I have set a goal for myself to run a half marathon next year. So, I am going to start posting my exercise routines again on this blog along with how my eating went during the day. This will help me be accountable to myself. If you are out there reading, I'd love some encouragement.

Monday: baked shrimp scampi
Tuesday: white quinoa meat loaf
Wednesday: basil chicken and vegetables
Thursday: bbq chicken pizza
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: date night
Sunday: grilled cilantro lime chicken

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Menu Planning Monday

These past few weeks have been so hectic. We finally got my son off to the MTC. He will spend 8 weeks there before heading to Mexico City for the next 2 years. Also, school starts on Wednesday, so we are preparing to get back to our routines.

Monday:leftover pork roast and mashed potatoes
Tuesday: skillet vegetable lasagna (back to school dinner)
Wednesday:One pot southwest chicken and rice
Thursday: homamade pizza
Friday: turkey burgers with romaine slaw
Saturday: date night
Sunday: bbq chicken

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Menu Planning Monday

This week my family is coming to town. My sister and her 5 kids as well as my parents and Grandma. Prior to their arrival, we are eating out of the freezer. Once they get here, I will plan, but plans may change.

Monday: spinach lasagna (from freezer)
Tuesday: ham and broccoli
Wednesday: turkey and potatoes
Thursday: chicken tacos
Friday: pizza
Saturday: dinner out
Sunday: bbq

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Menu Planning Monday

The summer is just flying by. The kids go back to school in one month. It's too fast. It's been good to have really simple meals, even though we are often repeating. The heat is such a sapper of energy that it is hard to spend too much time in the kitchen. There are only 3 weeks left until my son leaves for the next 2 years. So, the days are getting busy as we have so much left to do.

Monday:steak fajitas
Tuesday: grilled shrimp (moved from last week)
Wednesday: BBQ chicken salad w/cilantro ranch dressing
Thursday:leftovers
Friday: salmon cakes w/lemon aioli
Saturday: date night
Sunday: Dinner at Chef Brad's

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Menu Planning Monday

Happy Independence Day! We are still on our trip. We don't miss being around 120 degree heat, but we will have to go back. We had great fun at the beach and plan on going back today. It seems weird to plan for the week while I am on vacation, but I know it needs to be done so life can run smoothly when we get home.

Monday:dinner at the beach
Tuesday:takeout on our way home
Wednesday: chicken tacos
Thursday: spinach ravioli
Friday: burgers and hot dogs
Saturday: date night
Sunday: grilled shrimp

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Menu Planning Monday

The girls are home from EFY. It sure was different having them gone. This week we get to leave the scorching 113 degree heat and head to the beach in Southern California. It will be the longest 4 days of my life. But, it should make for an easy menu.

Monday: chicken fajitas
Tuesday:spaghetti and meatballs
Wednesday:ground turkey and bell peppers
Thursday:leftovers
Friday:California
Saturday:beach
Sunday:California

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Menu Planning Monday

After spending a weekend in San Francisco, this week felt even hotter to me here. Oh well, in a couple of weeks we will try to head to Southern California to the beach. I changed my menu yesterday because I had not asked my hubby what he wanted for dinner. We had roast and roasted potatoes. This week we will be celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary. I can't believe I am old enough to be married that long. It's been an amazing adventure. I am truly blessed.

Monday: Leftover roast from Father's Day
Tuesday: grilled mahi mahi
Wednesday: spinach ravioli (from Costco)
Thursday: Anniversary dinner out
Friday: chicken burgers
Saturday: take kids out
Sunday: crockpot chicken

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Menu Planning Monday

Hubby and I returned late last night from an early anniversary trip to San Francisco. It was perfect because we went to San Francisco on our honeymoon, and then ended up living there for six years after graduating from college. We had not be back for 12 years, so it was high time. In 10 days we will celebrate 22 years of marriage, but we could only get away last week. Grandma came into town yesterday and rescued the kids by making them a fantastic dinner of pork chops. We had some fine dining ourselves in the city.

As I am planning this menu, I haven't been to the store and I don't really know what we have, but I will wing it and figure it out as we go.

Monday:leftover pork chops from Grandmas great meal
Tuesday:crockpot chicken
Wednesday: chicken tacos
Thursday: Spaghetti and meatballs
Friday: turkey burgers and hot dogs
Saturday: date night
Sunday:Grilled mahi mahi

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Menu Planning Monday

What a crazy week we had. We ate way to much on Memorial Day with some of our family visiting. My dad, husband, son and I got to go golfing Monday morning. I probably haven't golfed in 10 years, but it was so fun. I even birdied the final hole. Very exciting. We also took the family to see Kung Foo Panda II. Pretty funny!

Tuesday, our son went through the temple in preparation for his mission. That was definitely my happiest day so far as a parent. After we tried out a new restaurant called "La Parilla Suiza". It touts the food of Mexico City, which is where my son will be serving our church for 2 years. Super yummy!

Wednesday was my birthday. 21 again (x 2). I had lunch and dinner out with my honey. Lucky girl.

Thursday our 3 older kids left on a pioneer trek.

My point to all this is that I did not cook a meal until Sunday when we celebrated my sons 19th birthday. He wanted anything that we could have mashed potatoes and gravy with, so we had pork roast. It is my go to crock pot meal because I cannot eat beef. My kids barely know what beef looks like except for the occasional steak that gets grilled.

This week will be slightly better except for the fact that my husband and I are taking a little trip. I will write about it next week. I am planning meals for the kids, but what happens when mom and dad are away is sometimes kept secret.

Monday: pulled pork sandwiches (from leftover pork roast)
Tuesday: ground turkey quesadillas
Wednesday:skillet chicken parmesan
Thursday:take out before we head to the airport
Friday: spinach ravioli (from costco)
Saturday: pizza night
Sunday: kiddos looking for family to feed them. (We will be home late)

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Menu Planning Monday

School is finally out and the short summer has begun. The kids will be going back on August 10. Today we have the holiday and on Thursday my 3 older kids are going on a pioneer trek with our church youth group. Plus we have 2 birthdays this week, so I'm thinking the menu will be unusual.

Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: tacos
Wednesday: my birthday dinner
Thursday: spaghetti and meatballs
Friday: turkey burgers and hot dogs
Saturday: date night
Sunday: Nathan's birthday dinner

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Menu Planning Monday

This week went horribly wrong. On Tuesday I rolled my ankle. The damage was pretty bad and I have been on crutches ever since. I am hoping to be cleared to walk tomorrow. Thank goodness for the meal plan. However, we didn't really stick to it, but were still able to have meals thanks to my kids and it's nice to have 2 teenage drivers who can go to the store for me. So, some of the items are going to be moved to this week. This is our last week of school and I am so ready for the summer break.

Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: crockpot chicken tacos
Wednesday: grilled shrimp brushetta salad
Thursday: chicken pesto pizza
Friday: 1st day of summer surprise
Saturday: out for Ally's birthday (my sister)
Sunday: BBQ (our easy Sunday go to meal)

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Menu Planning Monday

Today my 10 year old noticed something about our menu. She said that every Monday we had some kind of taco or Mexican dish. She is so observant. On Sunday, I try to cook enough to use for Monday's meal. This is just one way to make life a little simpler. Over the last few weeks I have been scheduling leftovers for Thursday nights. So on Tuesday and Wednesday I make more than we need so we have extra. Right now this is what works for my family. What tricks do you use to get through your week?

Monday: chicken and steak fajitas
Tuesday: chicken caesar wraps
Wednesday: Grilled shrimp brushetta salad
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: chicken pesto pizza
Saturday: date night
Sunday: crockpot chicken tacos

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Menu Planning Monday

I hope you had a wonderful mother's day. We had a delicious BBQ of chicken and steak and I was treated to one of my favorites, crab legs. My son got a temp job at edible arrangements and brought me a beautiful fruit boquet.

Things are starting to speed up as we hit the last couple weeks of school. The temperature has also heated up so that means the oven goes on hiatus for a while. The grill and crock pot are my best friends during the summer months.

Monday: chicken and steak fajitas
Tuesday: bbq chicken salad
Wednesday: herbed shrimp
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: turkey burgers and hot dogs
Saturday: date night
Sunday: crock pot portk roast

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Menu Planning Monday

Wow, last week seemed really, really long. It's a shame considering that it was still April and May is the busiest month of our year with all of the year end school events. Oh well! What would I do without my menu plan. We wouldn't eat as well. With all the goals that have been set and forgotten over the years, I am so happy that this one has stuck. I am going on a year and a half of doing a weekly menu. It has become the staple of my Sunday night. I look forward to Monday morning and seeing how close to the top I can get on Organizing Junkie's Menu Planning Monday link up. It has been a blast to see where people visit my site from. I've seen as far away as Australia and Japan.

This week, I'd love to have you comment and tell me where you are visiting from and I will comment on your blog in return.

Monday: mahi mahi

Tuesday: crockpot chicken

Wednesday: spaghetti and meatballs (sorry for the repeat from last week)

Thursday: leftovers

Friday: out with my sweetie

Saturday: tacos

Sunday: mother's day feast, to be determined and cooked by family

Sorry there are no links this week. Keepin it really simple.

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Menu Planning Monday

We are home from our very quick trip to Utah. It is great to have our son home and all of us together under one roof. It will be short lived, however, because in 3 months he will be leaving to serve a mission for our church in Mexico City. He will be gone for 2 years. In the meantime, we will enjoy having our biggest eater home. It's fun to make meals that someone will try.

Monday: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy
Tuesday: turkey fajitas
Wednesday: spaghetti squash and meatballs
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: turkey burgers and hot dogs
Saturday: date night
Sunday: BBQ

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Menu Planning Monday

This is going to be a quick week for meal planning. We are headed to Utah to pick up our son from college. I cannot believe he has already finished the year. We will see what being home will feel like now that his old room is lavendar and occupied by his 16 year old sister.

Last week I enjoyed the asian lettuce wraps. I had never ground up my chicken before. However, I had purchased the Ninja from Sam's Club and it worked like a dream. The recipe was simple enough and I will probably make them again. Since I will be very limited on time, my meals are going to be super simple. No new recipes this week and with the heat, we need to get back to the crock pot and the grill.

Monday: grilled chicken

Tuesday: crock pot pork roast

Wednesday: leftovers

Thursday: Utah

Friday: Utah

Saturday: Utah

Sunday: Easter Feast

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Menu Planning Monday

My favorite meal this week was the grilled pesto shrimp and veggie salad. I sauteed the shrimp instead of grilling it. I absolutely love pesto and Costco sells a fantastic one. We didn't end of making the asian lettuce wraps, and I am interested to see how grinding up the chicken works.

Monday: asian lettuce wraps

Tuesday: mahi wraps

Wednesday: orange chicken

Thursday: chicken and broccoli pasta

Friday: turkey burgers

Saturday: date night

Sunday: enchilladas

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Menu Planning Monday

The week flew by, just as I expected it would. This week should give me a little more time to maybe try something new. My son was home from school for the weekend and we did a lot of cooking on Sunday. So, I am a little worn out from that. I did make these unbelievable brownies. There is not one left. The entire pan is gone. I saw people licking their plates.

Monday: leftover pork roast

Tuesday: bbq chicken salad

Wednesday: spinach ravioli

Thursday:asian lettuce wraps

Friday: grilled pesto shrimp and veggie salad

Saturday: date night

Sunday: TBA

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Menu Planning Monday

It is such a feeling of success to follow your meal plan each day. At least dinner time runs smoothly. This coming week is very busy with my daughter's play along with everyone else's activities. I am going to go for very simple meals using what I can from the freezer.

Monday: ground turkey and bell peppers
Tuesday: chicken and spinach ravioli (from Costco)
Wednesday: mahi mahi
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: date night
Saturday: dinner out with the girls
Sunday: pork roast

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Menu Planning Monday

We had a fun weekend in California to finish our Spring Break. Now we hit the really busy time of year. One more month of tax season and then hubby can be home. Then our son will be finished with his first year of college just before Easter. We are in the last quarter of the school year. So, that means plays, talent shows, carnivals, track meets and concerts to go along with the school year.

We will have to be diligent about our meal planning. I am hoping to turn some meals over to my teenage daughters over the summer. In the mean time, we will try to fit in a few new recipes every week.

Monday: leftover pork chops with mashed potatoes
Tuesday: spaghetti squash and meatballs
Wednesday: chicken and dumplings
Thursday: turkey lettuce wraps
Friday: school carnival
Saturday: date night
Sunday: breakfast for dinner

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Menu Planning Monday

It's Spring Break! Too bad we are having summer weather. I am going to let my teenagers cook a couple of nights this week. We are going to Palm Springs for the weekend to do some shopping with Grandma.

Monday: chicken and steak fajitas (with leftover meat from Sunday's BBQ)
Tuesday: pasta and meatballs by Katie
Wednesday: basil parmesan tilapia (from Costco)
Thursday: homemade pizza and salad by Rachael
Friday: Palm Springs
Saturday: Palm Springs
Sunday: Pork chops

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Menu Planning Monday

What a week we had. On Monday my father in law passed away. He was almost 96 years old. So, on Friday we traveled to California to attend the funeral. Amazingly, with all the craziness of the week, we were able to stick to our menu plan. I made every single one of the dishes. My favorite was the sweet pork tacos with cilantro lime slaw. Yum! Yum! Yum!

I am so exhausted by last week that it was hard for me to decide what to cook this week. Making an effort to cook doesn't even sound appealing. However, I know that my family really needs and deserves healthy meals. So do I. So, I will press on and do my best.

I am doing a Costco run, so I may end up buying some premade fresh meals. But, we shall see.

Monday: leftover cranberry chicken
Tuesday: tortellini shrimp caesar salad
Wednesday: spaghetti squash with meatballs
Thursday: temple night (dinner in cafeteria) hot dogs for kids
Friday: Anna's birthday party (probably a pizza night)
Saturday: date night
Sunday: bbq chicken and steak

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Menu Planning Monday

I took a quick trip to Utah this weekend. My son is attending college there. He was getting his wisdom teeth out in preparation to serve a mission for our church. I flew in late Thursday night and surprised him Friday morning when I picked him up at his dorm. I am so glad I was able to be there to help him recover. I wish I could have stayed longer. We were able to stay with my sister and although he could only eat soup and pudding, we had some wonderful meals.

There was lots of snow while I was there and I spent lots of time culred up in a blanket. I don't get to do that too often in Arizona, nor do I have the time. My brother-in-law made some smokin chilli with sausage and yesterday we dined on one of my favorites, cranberry chicken. I just might be putting that on my menu this week.

Monday: ground turkey with bell peppers
Tuesday: broiled tilapia parmesan
Wednesday: cheesy chicken and spinach stuffed shells
Thursday: sweet pork tacos with cilantro lime slaw
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: date night
Sunday: cranberry chicken

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Menu Planning Monday

Last week I successfully made the shrimp tortellini caesar salad. The only difference is that because not everyone likes shrimp, I left it off and put steak and chicken and shrimp out so everyone could choose their own protein. We had leftovers of all those and I used frozen shrimp. That worked well for our family. This week I am going on a little trip. So, my family will be on their own for the weekend. I am not going to plan anything because I know they will do their own thing.

Monday: pesto pizza
Tuesday: spaghetti squash with meatballs
Wednesday: crockpot chicken (cooked in chicken broth with mrs. dash seasoning)
Thursday: chicken burgers and hot dogs
Friday: on their own
Saturday: on their own
Sunday: dinner with Aunt Vyla?

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Menu Planning Monday

Happy Valentines Day!

Monday: pesto pizza
Tuesday: tortellini shrimp caesar salad
Wednesday: tilapia
Thursday: ravioli and cheese bake
Friday: turkey burgers and hot dogs
Saturday: date night
Sunday: dinner at sister's house

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Menu Planning Monday

So, I was so busy on Sunday that I forgot to put the pork roast in. We had to raid the fridge and freezer for dinner. That means that today we get to have a wonderful meal and then have leftovers tomorrow. I just pulled some valentine stuff out of the garage. I can't believe it is coming up so fast. Not sure how we will celebrate it yet. With each week, tax season gets busier and we see Orson less. That means no dad for dinner. They usually feed him at the office. So, it's just me and the kiddos. He is big on eating cereal when he gets home.

Monday: pork roast
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: tilapia
Thursday: fish tacos
Friday: breakfast for dinner
Saturday: date night
Sunday: chicken enchilladas

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Menu Planning Monday

It was fun to get back to trying new meals. Both the tomato basil parmesan soup and the apricot chicken were a success. I didn't get to the chicken noodle soup because I was at Costco that day and decided to just buy their fresh version.
I cannot believe that January is already over. It has flown by. My 3rd child is 15 today. Where is the time going? It is so fun to see my kids grow. They are all amazing. I hope they love to cook when they grow up and we can share more and more recipes with our families.


Monday: Macaroni grill for Rachael's birthday
Tuesday: chicken and steak fajitas using leftovers from Sunday bbq
Wednesday: crock pot chicken
Thursday: ground turkey and bell peppers
Friday: turkey burgers
Saturday: date night
Sunday: pork roast


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Menu Planning Monday

Last week we managed to eat good meals every night, but with some adaptations. That's what life is all about. We really enjoyed the tilapia with avocado salsa. I had never broiled my fish before and it turned out well. The salsa would have been even better if my avocados hadn't been hard as a rock. It was still good without them. So, a couple of items we will try to get in this week.

Monday: Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
Tuesday: apricot chicken with spaghetti squash
Wednesday: chicken noodle soup
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: pizza for Rachael's birthday party
Saturday: date night
Sunday: bbq chicken and steak

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Menu Planning Monday

Has anyone else fallen off the good health wagon? Or is it just me? I am so ready to feel good again. Do I want my children to grow up and deal with weight issues and poor health? Absolutely not! So, it's high time we put some focus back into what is going into our mouths. I will be going back to posting my daily exercise routines. It's always good to be accountable to someone, even if it's just my blog. When I post my menus, I am always adapting my menu for myself. If there is pasta or tortillas, just know that I am eating the food with fresh veggies instead. Here's to having a fantastic week.

Monday: tilapia with avocado salsa
Tuesday: steak and chicken fajitas
Wednesday: leftovers
Thursday: apricot chicken with spaghetti squash
Friday: chicken burgers
Saturday: date night
Sunday: Tomato basil parmesan soup

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Menu Planning Monday

It was great to get back into the rountine of things. I have Christmas 90% put away. Just the tree and the house lights left. It will be great to get everything packed into the attic.

We didn't end up having pork roast since I never bought one. I am looking forward to it this week. I am trying a couple of new and easy looking recipes.


Monday: pasta with broccoli
Tuesday: sour cream salsa chicken
Wednesday: tilapia w/avocado salsa
Thursday: chicken chilli with leftover salsa chicken
Friday: leftovers
Saturday: date night
Sunday: cranberry pork roast

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Menu Planning Monday

Christmas has finally ended. We had our last family party on Saturday. The trees and decorations are still up, but the fridge has been cleaned out. I am anxious to go through the pantry and clean it out. My life has been so busy, that I have got to plan more simple meals that I can easily stick to. I'm not really in a place where I can be trying lots of new recipes all the time. I'm debating as to whether or not I should stick with a theme for each day that is the same every week. Like crock pot day, chicken, mexican, etc. I don't know if I'm ready to be that organized. I do know that I want my family to eat healthier and so I may have to put one new healthy recipe in. We will see how it goes.

Monday: pasta with chicken meatballs
Tuesday: ground turkey with bellpeppers
Wednesday: fish tacos
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: chicken burgers
Saturday: date night
Sunday: cranberry pork roast

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