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Menu Plan

Menu Plan March 7-13th

March 6, 2010

We managed to stay on track for the most part this past week.  We didn’t end up eating steaks Friday night.  I haven’t had much of an appetite so I had a smoothie and some toast.  My husband hasn’t been eating a ton-he’s eating several small meals throughout the day which makes it kind of [...]

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Menu Plan February 28-March 6

February 27, 2010

Well, I didn’t get any recipes posted for healthy snacks.  We ended up making a lot of smoothies and snacked on zucchini bread last week.  I couldn’t find a zucchini bread recipe(mainly because I didn’t have a lot of time) so I just used my favorite banana bread recipe then sprinkled a cinnamon/sugar mix on [...]

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Menu Plan February 21st-27th

February 20, 2010

I’ll try to post a couple recipes this week for some healthy snacks.  Here is what is on the menu(tentatively) for the week:
Breakfast-homemade cinnamon rolls, cold cereal, egg sandwiches, fruit, fresh oj
Lunch-leftovers, pb& j, grilled cheese, fresh veggies(carrots, red peppers, cucumbers), fruit, yogurt.
Sunday-Lemon Pepper Chicken, potato wedges, broccoli
Monday-Chicken & Rice Bake(use some leftover broccoli and [...]

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So Simple, So Delicious!

February 15, 2010

One of my favorite meals last week was grilled cheese and tomato soup.  We had made homemade bread in the bread machine over the weekend so I used that and cheddar cheese.  Pair it with Muir Glen Tomato Basil soup and you have an amazing meal that was so simple, but oh so delicious!
I posted [...]

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A Healthier Approach-Better Choices!

February 15, 2010

Challenges motivate me.  Challenges make me think creatively.  Challenges make me a better person.
My husband knows I love a good challenge.  Just last month he challenged me to not filling our Expedition with gas for a month.  I made it three and a half weeks.  I live at least 6-8 miles from the nearest grocery store!  [...]

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Menu Plan February 14-20th

February 13, 2010

We’ll be gone the first part of the week so I’ll only be listing when we’ll be here.  Grandpa and Grandma get to decide what’s on the menu for Sunday and Monday!
Breakfast-pancakes, fruit, cereal
Lunch-Tuna Salad Sandwiches, leftovers, PB&J, carrot sticks, yogurt, fruit
Tuesday-Chicken and Rice Bake(veggies included)
Wednesday-Potato Soup, homemade bread, salad
Thursday-Bacon, Egg, & Cheese muffins, applesauce
Friday-Chicken [...]

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Menu Plan February 7th-13th

February 6, 2010

My husband and I will be leaving for Sanibel Island Friday afternoon and coming back the following Monday!  We get to sneak away for a couple of days while Grandpa & Grandma watch the little ones!  I’m so excited for the weekend as it’s a much needed break for this momma!
Here’s what’s on the menu(I [...]

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Menu Plan January 31st-February 6th

January 30, 2010

Another week, another month.  2010 is going fast already! 
Hopefully we’ll stay on track a little better this week.  We grabbed tacos with friends last Tuesday night, had leftovers Wednesday, and then again Thursday.  Friday we enjoyed the shredded beef tacos and tonight we’ll have ham with cheesy potatoes and green beans!-Talk about a complete change [...]

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Menu Plan January 24th-30th

January 23, 2010

I’m excited to try a new recipe on Monday night.  We usually do an italian dish on Monday nights.  Here’s the plan:
Breakfast-Griddle cakes, fruit, yogurt, cold cereal
Lunch- leftover soup, broccoli, fruit, carrot sticks, yogurt, pb&j, grill cheese
Sunday-Chicken Noodle Soup(carried over from last week), bread
Monday-Manicotti, salad, garlic bread
Tuesday-leftovers
Wednesday-Crockpot roast beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, with homemade bread
Thursday-French Dip [...]

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Menu Plan January 17th-23rd

January 16, 2010

I enjoyed some girly(is that even a word?!) salads a few nights last week as my husband wasn’t able to join us for dinner.  I feel like I’m stretching us a little this week as it’s close to the end of the budget. 
Breakfast-Bacon, Egg, & Cheese McMuffins, bagels, cold cereal, fruit
Lunch-Grilled Cheese, PB&J, Salads, Leftovers, carrots, [...]

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