Meal Plan Monday

With baby coming soon, I'm starting to either double or not half recipes in order to have some meals already in the freezer. Yes, I know people will probably bring food, but if I'm cooking now anyway, why not stock the freezer at the same time?

Thursday-eat out...no real reason, just a treat for all of us
Friday-I have a Christmas party to go to, Emily will be at my parents' house and Phillip will be enjoying some much-needed and deserved alone time. I have a feeling pizza will be involved. :-)
Monday-Chicken Spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread
Tuesday-Tater Tot Casserole, broccoli, rolls
Wednesday-spaghetti

On another note, I mentioned here that our adventure in potty training was beginning. I am proud to say that Emily is in big girl panties all the time and hasn't had an accident in a week! She's even gotten to the point where she'll go in the bathroom by herself and close the door and not let us in until she's finished! Such a big girl!!

Meal Plan Monday

No real reasoning behind this week's plan. I guess, just trying to use what we have instead of spending money. I'd say it's a pretty good plan for just using up stuff!

Thursday: blueberry and sour cream pancakes (They were so good the first time around, I really wanted them again. I'm sharing the recipe below in case you'd like to try them! I left out the nutmeg because we just don't like that and they still taste great.)
Friday: date night!!!
Monday: chicken & dumplings, some kind of veggie
Tuesday: pizza in a bowl, some kind of veggie
Wednesday: spaghetti, garlic bread


Blueberry-Sour Cream Pancakes
Kathy Grashoff, Gooseberry Patch: Made from Scratch

1 1/3 C all purpose flour
1/2 t baking soda
1 t salt
1 T brown sugar
1/2 t nutmeg
1 T cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1 C sour cream
1 C milk
1 C blueberries (I used frozen and dredged them)

Stir flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon together thoroughly. In a separate bowl, combine egg, sour cream and milk; add to the dry ingredients, stirring just enough to moisten. Carefully add blueberries, stirring gently to mix. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Cook until the surface is covered with bubbles; flip and cook until done. Makes 12-14 pancakes.

Meal Plan Monday

No real reasoning behind this week's plan. I guess, just trying to use what we have instead of spending money. I'd say it's a pretty good plan for just using up stuff!

Thursday and Friday: I was in Dallas so Phillip and Emily were on their own
Monday: chicken nuggets, tater tots, french fries, peaches, broccoli (maybe strawberry pineapple salad instead of the peaches)
Tuesday: steak, Delmonico Potatoes, strawberry pineapple salad, chocolate peanut butter pie
Wednesday: Italian Crescent Casserole, some vegetable to be decided later

Meal Plan Monday

This is a week of using up. We don't have much grocery money left so I'm trying to maximize the use of the stuff we already have. In fact, we didn't even go grocery shopping last Thursday like we usually do!

Thursday: breakfast supper leftovers from the past few weeks
Friday: salmon, corn casserole, broccoli
Monday: broccoli, rice, chicken & cheese casserole, pears
Tuesday: bierox
Wednesday: spaghetti

Meal Plan Monday

I realize that the blog has become little more than a post a week about what we're eating. Right now, it's just not a high priority and I'm trying to maximize my use of naptime for settling the house and other things I feel NEED to be done. However, in the next week or so, I should have some pictures from the Pumpkin Patch. For now, you can enjoy one of the six shots Emily let me take today at our MOPS playdate. Needless to say, we'll be going back!



Thursday: blueberry sour cream pancakes
Friday: southern "fried" fish, cauliflower, green beans, purple juice salad
Monday: chicken pot pie, garlic parmesan bread, salad of some kind, peanut butter swirl bars
Tuesday: club steak (from the 1/4 cow we bought from Jenni's company), new potatoes & gravy, broccoli
Wednesday: spaghetti

Meal Plan Monday

Nothing special this week. Just trying to use up Angel Food before we get our part of the 1/4 cow we bought from Jenni's company. Woohoo!

Thursday: pancakes
Friday: leftovers
Monday: sweet & sour chicken, rice
Tuesday: hamburgers, chips, fruit
Wednesday: spaghetti

Meal Plan Monday

(I seem to remember having issues posting this so that's why it's late. So sorry. I know all 2 of you look forward to it!)

This month, for the first time in about a year, we participated in Angel Food. If you haven't heard of it, you should try it! Each month, you can order a box of food that costs roughly half of its value. (I did the math one time and it really is that!) It's open to anyone. There are no income requirements. Since we started participating 3-4 years ago, the program has gotten so much better. You now have more variety in what box you choose and there are far fewer fried foods than there used to be. I'm thankful for that. We got the $41 box this month so I'm hoping to spend far less on groceries because we've already got a month's worth of food! (They say that the box can feed a family of 4 for a week. I'd say, you have to eat a LOT at each meal for even a family of 4 to eat it all in one week!)

Go check it out. I'd love to hear from you if you try it! Here's what we'll be having this week.

Thursday: Biscuits and Gravy
Friday: grilled pork chops, broccoli, spaghetti squash w/ garlic butter
Monday: sweet & sour chicken, rice
Tuesday: Pot roast with veggies (casserole from Angel Food), cornbread
Wednesday: spaghetti

Meal Plan Monday

This week I'm trying some new recipes from 6 Ingredients or Less that I received before we got married. There have been some I've wanted to try and just never have, so that's my theme for this week. Well, that and easy!


Thursday: Cantastic Night at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo...I'm sure there will be Aggie Fries and funnel cake involved!
Friday: Hawaiian Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, chips
Monday: Chicken Parmesan, squash casserole
Tuesday: Popover Pizza Casserole, spaghetti squash with garlic butter
Wednesday: spaghetti, garlic bread, peaches

Meal Plan Monday

It's back!! I've changed up my routine a bit and am now planning Thursday through Wednesday. But, Meal Plan Thursday just doesn't have quite the same ring to it, so you'll see what we ate last week and will eat this week.



Thursday: Date Night! :-)
Friday: Salmon, new potatoes with gravy, leftover strawberry pineapple salad, broccoli
Monday: cracker crumb chicken, leftover corn casserole, green beans
Tuesday: Tater Tot Casserole, broccoli, leftover strawberry pineapple salad, peaches
Wednesday: spaghetti, garlic bread, peaches

Meal Plan Monday

We're still looking for someone (in Abilene!) to be a foster parent to a half Newfoundland, half lab/chow for 6-8 weeks from mid-June to the end of July (roughly). He's a good-natured dog and we'll pay for his food (or course!). If you or someone you know could help us, let me know!!


Somewhere in my head there is a plan for the meals this week. Maybe. At this point, meal planning consists of figuring out what's in the freezer and trying to use it up! Then, after we move in with my parents, we'll be living on Mom's meal plans...which is pretty much the same thing! So, until we move into our new house, I think Meal Plan Mondays will take a hiatus. We both need a break!

Meal Plan Monday

We're still looking for someone (in Abilene!) to be a foster parent to a half Newfoundland, half lab/chow for 6-8 weeks from mid-June to the end of July (roughly). He's a good-natured dog and we'll pay for his food (or course!). If you or someone you know could help us, let me know!!


I've about all talked out! We've shared lots of fun stuff this week and I'm in the middle of packing, so you just get the meat of this post. (ha ha!)

Monday: leftovers (or whatever we can find)
Tuesday: chicken of some kind, cheddar broccoli pasta bake
Wednesday: eggs & sausage
Thursday: meatballs, LO cheddar broccoli pasta bake
Friday: traveling

Meal Plan Monday

I may not be home, but at least you can read the plan for supper this week!

Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: Toad in the Hole
Wednesday: smoked sausage, cheddar broccoli pasta bake
Thursday: meatballs, corn
Friday: graduation's tonight, so I don't know what we'll have...perhaps leftovers!

Meal Plan Monday

Being out of town all weekend really messes me up. But, I promise next week's will be on time! (Is anybody actually reading these?)

Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: leftovers
Wednesday: Desperado Casserole, veggie, fruit
Thursday: chili dogs, cheddar broccoli pasta bake
Friday: not sure...I'm leaving town on Friday but I don't know when yet

Meal Plan Monday

Here we are, once again. And, while you're here, I want to remind you of the Great Moms Walk, Highland MOPS' annual fundraiser. You can find a link to my fundraising page to the right.

Still using up things in the freezer!

Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: spinach, chicken & cheese calzones, fruit
Wednesday: sweet & sour chicken, fried rice
Thursday: sausage & eggs
Friday: Abilene for a great celebration of my dad's Master's graduation, Phillip's birthday and Mother's Day!

Meal Plan Monday

Here we are, once again. And, while you're here, I want to remind you of the Great Moms Walk, Highland MOPS' annual fundraiser. You can find a link to my fundraising page to the right.

I'm trying to continue using up things in my freezer. I've been amazed at how much food we have in our freezer!! While I have added a few things to my meal plans that aren't in my freezer over the past few months, most of it has come from the freezer! So, again, this week, most of it comes from the freezer. In fact, I only had to buy a potato and carrots for the next 2 weeks (in addition to restocking some staples)!

Monday: leftovers
Tuesday: meatballs, broccoli, green beans
Wednesday: chicken pot pie, fruit
Thursday: waffles
Friday: striploin, Brussel sprouts, corn

Meal Plan Monday

Here we are, once again. Short and sweet today...I already explained my rationale last week, so we'll just jump right in. And, while you're here, I want to remind you of the Great Moms Walk, Highland MOPS' annual fundraiser. You can find a link to my fundraising page to the right.

Monday: pizza burgers, corn
Tuesday: spaghetti, garlic bread, fruit
Wednesday: chili dogs, butternut squash bake
Thursday: BBQ chicken thighs...putting the crock pot to use!
Friday: no meal planned...could be leftovers

Meal Plan Monday

It's Monday...and I'm posting my meals! Okay, so I got on the ball and wrote the post last Thursday. But, still, I got it out on time. The next two weeks were about using up meals that I'd planned, but not made in the last month. So, planning was quite easy and so was making the grocery list! And, while you're here, I want to remind you of the Great Moms Walk, Highland MOPS' annual fundraiser. You can find a link to my fundraising page to the right.

Monday: Ham & Cheese Potato Casserole, fruit
Tuesday: fried rice, sweet & sour chicken, strawberries
Wednesday: Toad in the Hole, purple juice salad
Thursday: Desperado Casserole, chips, broccoli, strawberries
Friday: no meal planned...I'll be on a Girls' Weekend with my dear friend Cara. Phillip and Emily...well...I'm not sure what they'll have yet!

Meal Plan Monday

I, know, I know. it's Tuesday! So sue me. I know you don't really come here to read about my menus (but I hope someone might get some inspiration at some point!). So, here it is for the week.

Monday: spaghetti
Tuesday: waffles
Wednesday: Hungry Boys' Casserole
Thursday & Friday: I left these open so we'll have either some meal I skipped this month or just leftovers.

Meal Plan Monday

It's Monday again. Last week was a bit hectic at our house. I didn't see Phillip much because PC hosted the district UIL meet, so he didn't get home until 7:20 on Tuesday and 6:45 on Thursday (but went to hang out with his boss on Thursday night...got home about 9:30). Hopefully, this week will be calmer. I know I haven't posted much lately other than meal plans, but honestly, with a 21 month old toddler around, I don't have a lot of time. I promise to post a few pictures of Emily this week and especially next week after Easter.

On to the meal plan...
Sunday: Apple Nut Muffins, Delicious Bunny Treats and Make-Ahead Maple-Pecan Breakfast Casserole for church
Monday: cracker crumb chicken, corn, sweet potatoes
Tuesday: herbed cheese stuffed salmon, broccoli, leftover mashed potatoes
Wednesday: BBQ meatballs, corn, leftover baked beans
Thursday: Candis' Chicken, Butternut Squash Bake (I made and froze this on Friday. It looked pretty yummy!)
Friday: Desperado Casserole, chips

Meal Plan Monday

I promised exciting things! Sadly, it will have to wait for a while. But, I'll go ahead and fill you in.

I've been reading Life as Mom and Money Saving Mom for a while now and have read about their freezer cooking adventures. For my birthday, Phillip gave me a book about once a month cooking and I've been just waiting to be able to use it. I was planning to do freezer cooking last Tuesday, but an unexpected trip to Abilene waylaid my plans. So, that'll wait for a while. I'm not sure when, but since I've already got meals planned through the middle of April, I imagine it will be after that! I'll still make the same things I planned to do with freezer cooking, but it will be day-of now!

So, for this week's meal plan.

Monday: MOPS means leftovers!
Tuesday: rotini with leftover spaghetti sauce
Wednesday: spinach chicken & cheese calzones
Thursday: Angel Food meal (Phillip has a high school UIL meet to work until who knows when!)
Friday: chili dogs

I imagine Emily and I will bake a few things this week...things I had planned to bake last Tuesday, but I'll just have to look at my to do list and see.