Weekly Menu, May 22

Last week went super well, and this week is not off to a good start. We had a wonderful baseball game, which has been lots of super fun. Unfortunately, end of the year parties and gatherings have kept me so busy I didn't get dinner put together the way I'd hoped. Oh well, you win some and you loose some. Hopefully the rest of the week will go better.

I am keeping everything really simple and straightforward because I knew this week would be crazy. Next week will be just as bad (heads up) but then it should calm a little as we get into the summer swing. I am looking forward to relaxing a bit and spending some time with my kiddos. Maybe even some time in the kitchen.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday	*kefir shake roll up pancakes bacon	PBJ apple slices sun chips	EARLY DINNER crispy chicken watermelon potato chips
Tuesday	*kefir shake oatmeal w/fixings	turkey roll ups carrot sticks cheesy goldfish	EARLY DINNER mac n cheese broccoli
Wednesday	*kefir shake biscuits & jam sausage links	ham sandwich cantaloupe potato chips	EARLY MEAL spaghetti & meatballs mixed veggies garlic bread
Thursday	*kefir shake cinnamon toast HB eggs	strawberries and nutella graham goldfish	chicken pot pie salad
Friday	*kefir shake waffles strawberries	grilled cheese tater tots watermelon	beef & broccoli ramen (pin)
Saturday	*kefir shake peanut butter clusters apple slices	ham & cheese slices crackers grapes	pizza salad
Sunday	*kefir shake pancakes scrambled eggs	pizza carrot sticks watermelon	steak/fish mashed potatoes green beans

I know it seems like chicken pot pie keeps coming up, but I have struggled to actually get it on the table. Every time it appears I'm hopeful this will be the week. If the stars align. I have all the ingredients and they really need to be used up.

Alright, have a wonderful and yummy week. Enjoy!

Weekly Menu, May 15

We are so on the countdown at our house. Only 2 more weeks of school! WHAT!?! It cannot possibly be the end of the school year already. Why does everything seem to get faster and faster. I have been researching all the summer activities that are available at the local movie theatres, bookstores, and libraries. Lot so of good stuff happening. It’s going to be so much fun, but I fear the summer will go just as fast and before you know it, kiddos will be back in school.

Last week got weird. It was my birthday, but we had karate and baseball. My mom and I did get a little shopping trip in with my girl, and of course she scored some super cute sun dresses. We actually tried a couple restaurants for lunches; one was an oldie and even better than ever, the other was supposed to be great but turned out kind of blah.

This week I’m trying to stick to the menu a little better. We have lots of classics that should keep everyone happy. I am trying to get some different things into the lunch menu. My son has finally gotten burned out on PBJ so I’ve been trying to send some different things. In two weeks I’ll be able to experiment on summer/home lunches and get some new ideas…I hope.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday	*kefir shake French toast scrambled eggs	turkey rollups carrot sticks sun chips	pizza salad
Tuesday	*kefir shake biscuits & jam HB eggs	pizza watermelon graham crackers	burgers baked beans potato salad
Wednesday	*kefir shake oatmeal w/fixings	PBJ graham goldfish apple slices	EARLY MEAL crockpot shredded beef chimi’s beans corn
Thursday	*kefir shake pancakes sausage patty	ham & cheese crackers strawberries	honey chicken stir fry rice broccoli/carrots
Friday	*kefir shake banana muffins HB eggs	pita wedges w/hummus carrot sticks tortilla chips	EARLY MEAL mac n cheese mixed veggies sauted chicken
Saturday	*kefir shake biscuit sandwiches	hot dogs potato chips salad	Dinner at the museum
Sunday	*kefir shake bacon & eggs breakfast rolls	pasta cheese pita chips	stew meat mashed potatoes green beans

So here’s to another week! Lets get to it! Enjoy.

Weekly Post, May 8

It seems I might need to take a break from life in May. It’s crazy! The older the kids get, the busier things are.  We have baseball practices and games, karate, spring festivals and fairs, end-of-year school parties and teacher appreciations. The list goes on and on.

I have been making menus, and here and there even trying some pins and recipes I’ve found. The truth is though, sometimes they are utilized and sometimes I am lucky to get sandwiches on the table.  Sometimes we don’t even get to eat at the table, it’s in the car on our way to an activity. It’s all good though. I know it will slow down soon and I will look back at these times with fond memories, or rose-colored glasses maybe.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Monday	*kefir shake waffles strawberries	PBN cantaloupe chips	spaghetti meatballs broccoli salad
Tuesday	*kefir shake oatmeal w/fixings	apple oat muffins (pin) apple slices graham goldfish	EARLY MEAL mac n cheese carrot slices sauted chicken
Wednesday	*kefir shake biscuits & jam HB eggs	hummus & turkey on pita tortilla chips grapes	EARLY MEAL chicken pot pie salad
Thursday	*kefir shake PB breakfast bites sausage links	ham & cheese roll ups chips watermelon	EARLY MEAL chicken parm meatballs (pin) marinara sauce broccoli
Friday	*kefir shake pumpkin muffins (pin)	PBJ grahams strawberries	Pizza salad
Saturday	*kefir shake roll up pancakes scrambled eggs	grilled cheese tater tots watermelon	pasta salad lettuce French bread
Sunday	*kefir shake bacon & eggs biscuits	mini pizza bites (pin) carrot sticks cucumber spears ranch dressing	steak/fish mashed potatoes mixed veggies

Speaking of pins, I do have a couple pins in the new menu that I’m excited about. I am hoping to make them ahead and have them on-hand for the right time.  Here’s hoping we can make it all work this week. Phew! Alright, have a yummy week, enjoy!