My daughter turns 4 this week! It’s hard to believe. Of course (as her brother did), she requested “meatballs, gravy, and noodles” for her birthday dinner! The semester is moving right along… I am taking two classes and they’re taking it out of me! Thankfully (well, and it scares me a little), I…
Category: Menu Plans
Weekly Menu Plan, Apr 5 – Apr 11
Did anyone notice that I forgot to link to the recipes last week? I updated them just now for future reference, but my apologies that I forgot to do so before publishing! Dinners Ham, Sweet Potato Gratin, salad Lasagna, garlic bread Ham & bean soup (with the leftover ham bone) Dad’s choice (while…
April 7, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, March 29 – Apr 4
It’s beginning to feel like spring! The flowers are one of my favorite things about spring… especially the daffodils. I have to remind myself to slow down and enjoy them, I am taking two classes this semester. I’m starting to feel the wear and tear of taking 6 hrs of graduate school and…
March 30, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, March 22 – March 28
This week is going to be a busy one in the evenings, so I’m going to keep the meals pretty simple. However, we are trying a new quick stir fry and a new salad recipe, mostly because they are fast and I have all of the ingredients on hand! Dinners Pizza Casserole Asian…
March 23, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, March 15 – March 21
My husband provided me with requests for just about every meal this week. Hooray for help in planning! Now, all that I have to do is make sure that I stick to it 😉 Dinners Macaroni and Cheese, peas Italian Sausage Stuffed Bread Country-style ribs, potato salad Quiche Lorraine, asparagus Cheesy Potato Soup…
March 17, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, March 8 – March 14
Hooray for spring weather! I was so happy to be able to accomplish a few things outdoors this weekend (like vacuuming out my car– much needed after all the muck that was tracked into it!). We also got a new grill that my husband put together, and of course we have to break…
March 9, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, March 1 – March 7
I am seeing some spring-like days in the weather forecast… Thank goodness. I am ready for sunshine, green grass, and flowers! Even though our winter wasn’t terribly snowy or super cold here, I am still ready for the change in weather that makes living in Kansas so interesting! Dinners Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes,…
March 3, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, Feb 22 – Feb 28
Is it really the last week of February?! I saw a commercial during a basketball game about getting brackets ready, and I think I may have audibly gasped. Nearly one-sixth of 2015 is over, which means my childrens’ birthdays are right around the corner. I heard someone say that you can think about…
February 23, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, Feb 15 – Feb 21
I made sure to take pictures of our chili recipe this weekend, and I hope to share that with you this week! It is a meaty chili (no beans!) with a good amount of spice. As for this week’s menu plan… We did not get to try the salmon last week, so I’m…
February 17, 2015
Weekly Menu Plan, Feb 8 – Feb 14
Happy Valentine’s Day week! Do you have special plans to take your loved ones out to eat? Or are you making a fancy meal at home? Regardless, I hope that you take a few extra moments to spend time with those you love this coming weekend! Dinners Ham, asparagus, hollandaise Grilled turkey &…
February 9, 2015
