Menu Plan Monday

It's a New Year! This is my first complete meal plan of 2010 (momentarily I was sidetracked by catching TWO different colds. Lucky me!). Looking forward to trying all the yummy things! This recipe collection for the week incorporates several goals:

1. Eating from the Pantry - use up what we have!
2. Eating healthier! Snagged some great recipes from Chubbie Chica with Weight Watchers points
3. Making more from scratch. Found some fun new recipes to try from the Heavenly Homemaker.

I'll let you know how it goes!

Dinners:
1. Corn Chowder and Biscuits
2. Steak Chicken with peas and Fresh Fruit Parfait Mold
3. Spicy Black Bean Soup
4. Crockpot Hamburger Casserole
5. Beef, Spinach, and Blue Cheese Quesadillas with corn
6. Baked Chicken and Rice
7. Classic Shepard's Pie

Breakfast
1. Oatmeal
2. Fruit Smoothies
3. Cereal
4. Bacon Hashbrown Bake
5. Fried Eggs on Toast, Oranges
6. Breakfast Cookies and Apple Sauce
7. Scrambled Eggs and Bacon

Lunch
1. Black Beans Salsa and Brown Rice
2. Soup and Grilled Cheese
3. Mexican Meatball Sandwiches and Carrot Sticks
4. Soft Pretzels and Cottage CHeese
5. Turkey Sandwiches and Fruit
6. Burritos
7. Leftovers

Snacks:
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Muffins
Banana-Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Homemade:
http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/12/homemade-peanut-butter-in-5-minutes-or.html Peanut Buter

Menu Plan Monday

Breakfasts
Cinnamon Rolls
Breakfast Burritos
Oatmeal and Peaches
Banana Crumb Muffins


Lunches
BLTs


Dinners
Freezer Meal Enchiladas
Freezer Meal Lemon Lime Chicken
Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Ham and Cheese in the Crock Pot
Black Beans and Rice with Steamed Veggies
Baked Potatoes and salad

Financial Goals

1. Save 100% for a home
2. Spend $200 or less on groceries a month
3. Bring in $75 per month via Ebay, surveys, or other means

Menu Plan

Menu Plan:

Thursday
Breakfast: Easy Oatmeal Muffins, Scrambled Eggs, and Peaches
Lunch: Grilled Bacon, Apple, and Cheddar Sandwiches and Steamed Carrots
Dinner: Chicken Tetrazinni (Freeze Leftovers

Friday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner: Cream of Celery Soup and Cheesy Breadsticks

Saturday
Breakfast:
Lunch: Brunch for Baptism
Dinner: Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce with Rice

Sunday
Breakfast:
Lunch: Brunch for Blessing
Dinner:

Monday
Breakfast: Egg Sandwich
Lunch: Tuna Salad
Dinner: Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash

Tuesday
Breakfast: Bread Machine Cinnamon Buns
Lunch:
Dinner: Orange Honey Glazed Ham and Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables.

Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch: Jello Salad
Dinner: Thanksgiving at Brent's!

Friday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

Saturday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:

Thrifty and Chic Giveaway This Week

If you are a nursing mommy you will definitely want to check out this giveaway. This tank top by Skinies has cut outs so that you can still wear your favorite nursing bra that provides the coverage you need. Plus it slims and covers your tummy while you are nursing!

Menu Plan Monday

Meal Plan Monday
Breakfasts
Toast and Yogurt
German Pancakes and Peaches

Lunches
Muffin Tin Monday (Astronaut Food: Popcorn, star shaped cheese and sandwiches, apple rings, etc.)
Classic Baked Spaghetti

Dinners
Grilled Apple Bacon and Cheddar Sandwiches, Salad, and Steamed Carrots
Black Bean Soup and Cheesy Bread
Cheeseburger Vegetable Soup and Toast
Chicken Tetrazzini
Sloppy Joes and Fruit

Thrifty and Chic Giveaways This Week

This week Thrifty and Chic mommy is giving away Michael Buble's Crazy Love CD. Love Michael Buble! Perfect for cleaning and getting in a good mood!

She is also giving away some beautiful Pearls from Pearl Distributor!