Starting the New Year With a Menu Plan Plus Resources

It's a brand new year and I'm working hard to start out with a plan and to follow that plan. A part of that plan is having a menu so I'm not constantly having to decide at the last minute what to fix for a meal. This week is going to be a bit crazy and some parts of it stressful so the menu plan is pretty simple.

MONDAY

Lunch - Mac and Cheese with Hotdogs, Green Beans, Fruit Pouches

Dinner - Sausage Gravy and Pancakes, Fried Potatoes, Fresh Fruit

TUESDAY 

Lunch - Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Veggie Sticks and Dip, Oranges

Dinner - Ham and Bean Soup, Apple Dessert, Bread

WEDNESDAY

Lunch - Raman Noodles with  Ground Turkey, Green Beans, Canned Pears

Dinner -  Dinner at Church

THURSDAY 

Lunch - Pizza, Veggies and Dip, Fresh Fruit

 Dinner - Vegetable Pork Stew, Italian Herb Bread

FRIDAY

Lunch - Tuna Tetrazzini, Peas, Mandarin Oranges

Dinner - Leftovers

SATURDAY

Lunch -  Peanut Butter and Honey Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt

Dinner - Beans and Rice, Salad

Menu Planning Resources

Read

Mastering Meal Planning at The Nourishing Home

9 Tips to Successful Menu-Planning at Simple Bites

Watch

Printables

15 Free Printable Menu Planners for Busy Home Managers at The Mom Writes

Meal Planning Printable for Your Planner at Renee Weatherford

More Menu Planning Resources From Amazon

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MONDAY - Mama Moments Mondays TUESDAY - Together on Tuesdays, Tasty Tuesdays

Menu Plan Monday: December 21-26, 2015

We were blessed with a box and two bags of apples last week so we're using them in a variety of recipes as well as eating them fresh. Amanda is taking over more of the cooking leaving me more time to work on other things which is a wonderful blessing to our family. 


MONDAY

Lunch - Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Veggies and Dip

Dinner -  Pork Spare Ribs, Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Salad

TUESDAY 

Lunch - Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Fried Potatoes, Fresh Fruit

Dinner - Baked Chicken, Noodles, Honey Roasted Carrots, Stewed Apples

WEDNESDAY

Lunch - Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit

Dinner - Vegetable Chicken Soup, Potato Wedges, Bread

THURSDAY 

Lunch - Ramen Noodles with Turkey, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit

 Dinner - Twice Baked Potatoes, Broccoli and Cheese, Apple Muffins

FRIDAY

Christmas Day - We'll be at my sister's for Christmas and I'm not sure yet what the menu plans are.

SATURDAY

Lunch - Cheesy Grits Casserole, Sausages, Fried Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges

Dinner - Turkey and Rice Casserole, Corn, Pineapple

Menu Planning Resources

Read

13 Reasons to Menu Plan at I'm an Organizing Junkie

Six Steps to Successful Menu Planning at Cooking Light

Watch

Printables

Ten Fabulous Free Meal Planning Printables
at The Mad House

Monthly Menu Plan Printable at Picklebums

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MONDAY - Menu Plan Monday , Monday Madness TUESDAY - LouLou Girls Fabulous Party WEDNESDAY - From House to Home

Menu Plan Monday

Our breakfasts and lunches are pretty simple. We usually have hard boiled eggs,cereal, juice and fruit for breakfast. For lunch we have sandwiches, frozen pizzas, burritos, leftovers or something else simple and quick with a veggie and/or fruit on the side. But I try to make our dinners a little more filling and interesting. 

MONDAY - Chicken and Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Salad (These are the last of the leftovers my sister sent home with me from Thanksgiving dinner)

TUESDAY - Sausage Stuffed Squash, Mandarin Oranges, Brownies

WEDNESDAY - Dinner at Church

THURSDAY - Ground Turkey and Rice Casserole (to take along to my sisters for dinner)

FRIDAY - Vegetable Ham Soup, Canned Pears, Potato Bread (making soup from a batch of soup/casserole/stew base I made and froze last week)

SATURDAY - Homemade Pizza, Salad

Menu Planning Resources

Watch . . .




Read . . . 

Menu Planning: Save Time in the Kitchen at Organized Home


and Print!

20 Free Menu Planner Printables at Fab n' Free

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MONDAY - Menu Plan Monday, Mama Moments Monday TUESDAY - Turn It Up Tuesdays, Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party, Tell It To Me Tuesdays, Party In Your PJs WEDNESDAY - Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party, Share It Link Party, Homemaking Linkup, Women With Intention Wednesday, Wholehearted Wednesday THURSDAY - Homestead Blog Hop, Shine Blog Hop, I Choose Joy, Little Things Thursday SATURDAY - Weekend Linkup

Menu Plan Monday - May 10-16, 2015

Our breakfasts are typically cereal, boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit and/or juice and Amanda fixes simple lunches during the week so this menu is mostly dinners.

SUNDAY - Salad (taking to my sister's for lunch)

MONDAY - Lasagna Roll Ups, Salad, Pineapple

TUESDAY - Split Pea Soup w/Bacon, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit

WEDNESDAY - Dinner at Church

THURSDAY - Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Corn, Salad

FRIDAY - Main Dish from my sister, veggies and dip, Fruit, Bread

SATURDAY - Broccoli, Bacon, Cheese and Egg Bake, Fruit, Toast

Menu Plan Monday - May 3 - 9, 2015

Our breakfasts are typically cereal, boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit and/or juice and Amanda fixes simple lunches during the week so this menu is mostly dinners.

This week is a little different for us because we're going to be in and out of town. 

Sunday - At the Beach

Monday - Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit

Tuesday - Homemade Beans and Pork over Rice, Salad, Homemade Bread

Wednesday - Dinner at Church

Thursday - Homemade Hot Pockets, Veggie Sticks, Fruit (Easy finger food for eating on the way to the beach)

Also making Baked Spaghetti and Spiced Sweet Potato Bread to take along for meals at the beach house 

Friday  - At the Beach

Saturday - At the Beach

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MONDAY - Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday 4/26 - 5/2

Our breakfasts are typically cereal, boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit and/or juice and Amanda fixes simple lunches during the week so this menu is mostly dinners.


Sunday - Roast Chicken w/Potatoes and Carrots, Salad

Monday - Baked Spaghetti (from the freezer), Salad, Garlic Cheese Bread

Tuesday - Chicken Rice Soup (from the freezer), Apple Salad, Homemade Bread

Wednesday -Dinner at Church

Thursday - 15 Bean Soup (making extra to share with my sister and family and also to freeze), Spiced Sweet Potato Bread, Fresh Fruit

Friday - Salad, Pineapple 

Saturday - Bacon Swiss Breakfast Pizza, Fresh Fruit

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Monday -Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday

Our breakfasts are typically cereal, boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit and/or juice and Amanda fixes simple lunches during the week so this menu is mostly dinners.

SUNDAY

 Salad (for family dinner)

MONDAY

Baked Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread

TUESDAY

Baked Chicken Breast, Potatoes, Carrots; Forage Salad, Homemade Bread,

WEDNESDAY

 Dinner at Church

THURSDAY

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (Sharing Soup with my sister and family), Veggies and Dip, Fruit

FRIDAY

Salad, Fruit (Main Dish From my Sister)

SATURDAY

Oven Scrambled Bacon and Eggs, Apple Muffins, Fried Potatoes, Fruit

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MONDAY - Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday - March 29 - April 4, 2015

Our breakfasts are typically cereal, boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit and juice and Amanda usually fixes a simple lunch during the week so this menu is mainly dinners.

SUNDAY

Salad to take to my sister's for lunch

MONDAY

Chicken Scrapple, Scrambled Eggs, Boiled Potatoes w/Butter, Applesauce

TUESDAY
Chicken and Noodles, Peas, Applesauce

WEDNESDAY
Dinner at Church

THURSDAY 
Crescent Dough Meat Squares, Green Beans, Applesauce

FRIDAY
Main Dish From my Sister, Fresh Fruit, Salad

SATURDAY
Tomato Gravy and Biscuits, Fried Potatoes, Sausage, Fruit

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MONDAY - Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan Monday - March 22 - 28, 2015

Sunday Lunch -Pork Roast,  Salad

Monday - Homemade Pizza, Veggies and Dip, Fruit

Tuesday - Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef  Soup, Ham and Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit

Wednesday - Dinner at Church

Thursday - Broccoli Chicken Casserole, Corn, 

Friday - Salad, Fruit, Main Dish from my sister

Saturday - Tomato Gravy, Biscuits, Sausage, Fried Potatoes, Fruit

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Menu Plan Monday - March 1 - 7, 2015

Our breakfasts are typically cereal, fruit and juice and Amanda usually fixes a simple lunch during the week so this menu is mainly dinners. We've been blessed recently with a whole turkey given to us by a friend and it is going to be the base for my menu this week.

SUNDAY - CHURCH FELLOWSHIP DINNER - Slow Cooker Green Beans, Homemade Yellow Cake

MONDAY - Whole Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans (leftovers from yesterday), Spiced Sweet Potato Bread

TUESDAY - Broccoli Chicken Casserole (made with turkey), Creamed Corn Casserole, Salad




WEDNESDAY - Dinner at church

THURSDAY - Chicken Tetrazzini, (made with turkey), Salad, Fresh Fruit, Homemade Bread (sharing Tetrazzini with my sister and family)

FRIDAY - Main dish from my sister, Salad, Bread

SATURDAY - Fried Eggs, Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Fried Potatoes, Grits, Juice

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MONDAY - Menu Plan Monday TUESDAY -Tell It To Me Tuedays THURSDAY - SHINE Blog Hop Friday - Inspiration Gallery

Menu Plan Monday - July 16 - 22

MONDAY - JULY 16, 2012
Breakfast - Oatmeal, Raisins, Milk


Lunch - Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh Veggies (Picnic Lunch)


Dinner - Macaroni and Cheese w/Ham, Fries, Lima Beans (Austin*)


TUESDAY - JULY 17, 2012
Breakfast - Tomato Gravy on Biscuits, Blackberries**, Milk


Lunch - Pizza Bread, Salad (CJ*)


Dinner -  Chicken Fettucini Alfredo, Peas(Amanda*)


WEDNESDAY - JULY 18, 2012
Breakfast - Fried Ham, Fried Potatoes, Blackberries, Milk


Lunch - Sandwiches, Cookies, Bananas (Picnic Lunch at the Park)


Dinner - Taco Salad


THURSDAY
Breakfast - Pancakes, Blackberries, Milk


Lunch - Corn Dogs, Mixed Vegetables, Blackberries (CJ*)


Dinner - Pepperoni Pasta Salad, Cauliflower Poppers


FRIDAY
Breakfast - Boiled Eggs, Toast, Blackberries, Milk


Lunch - Cereal, Bananas, Milk (Austin*)


Dinner -Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Mixed Vegetables (Amanda*)


SATURDAY
Breakfast - Cinnamon Rolls, Fried Ham, Blackberries, Milk


Lunch - Dorito Casserole, Salad, Bread


Dinner - Broccoli Chicken Casserole, Corn, Bread


SUNDAY
Breakfast - Breakfast Casserole, Smoothies


Lunch - Pork Roast, Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Bread


Dinner - Leftovers/Get Your Own


*Austin, Amanda, and CJ each plan, shop for and cook two meals each week.


** Because we have lots of blackberries growing down by the creek at the edge of the field behind our house we are using them in a lot of our meals right now.

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Menu Plan Monday

Menu Plan - Sunday February 26 - Saturday March 3, 2012

BREAKFASTS

Sunday - Toasted English Muffin Bread w/Butter, Peach Yogurt, Fruit,

Monday - Toasted English Muffin Bread w/Butter & Jelly, Peach Yogurt, Fruit

Tuesday - Blueberry Slow Cooked Oats, Yogurt, Fruit

Wednesday - Slow Cooker Grits, Yogurt, Fruit

Thursday - Pancakes, Yogurt, Fruit

Friday - Pumpkin Muffins, Yogurt, Fruit

Saturday - Blueberry Slow Cooked Oats, Yogurt, Fruit

LUNCHES

Sunday - Pork Roast, Corn, Fruit, Butter Bread

Monday - Polish Kielbasa on Buns, French Fries, Corn (Austin)*

Tuesday - Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit

Wednesday - Pizza Bagel Thins, Salad

Thursday - Turkey/Cheese Sandwiches, French Fries, Corn (Amanda)*

Friday - PB&J Sandwiches, Carrots, Apples Slices

Saturday - Chicken Chow Mein on Rice, Fruit

DINNERS

Sunday - Pizza, Salad, Fruit (CJ)*

Monday - Chicken Breast Patties, Cheesy Shells, Corn, Fruit (Amanda)*

Tuesday - Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad (Austin)*

Wednesday - Dinner at Church

Thursday - Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bread

Friday - Turkey Cheese Sausages, Cheesy Shells, Corn, Fruit (CJ)*

Saturday - Sausage Gravy on Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Fruit

Since we do a lot of our grocery shopping at a discount store, what is available to buy just depends on what they have that week. Most times I go in with a general idea of what I want and a list of basics - flour, sugar, coffee, etc. Then after choosing from what is available there I come home and make my menu from that. It has saved us so much money in groceries and we haven't had any major problem with the food. Sometimes the fresh fruits and vegetables have to be picked over carefully but that's the only thing I really have to watch for.

* Each week Austin, Amanda and CJ are each responsible for planning, shopping for and preparing for two meals.



Menu Plan - Sunday February 5 - Saturday February 11

BREAKFASTS

SUNDAY: Sausage, Egg and Toast Cups, Bananas, Orange Juice

MONDAY: Overnight Grits, Yogurt, Bananas, Milk

TUESDAY: Crockpot Sausage and Egg Casserole, Pineapple, Juice

WEDNESDAY: Breakfast Bread Pudding, Bananas, Juice

THURSDAY: Apple Pie Slow Cooker Oatmeal, Hard Boiled Eggs, Juice

FRIDAY: Waffles, Sausage, Applesauce, Milk

SATURDAY: Biscuit Bowls w/Eggs and Sausage Gravy, Pineapple, Juice

Lunches

SUNDAY: Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Roast w/Potatoes and Carrots, Applesauce, Biscuits

MONDAY: Vegetable Beef Soup, Veggies and Dip, Muffins

TUESDAY: Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Rolls, Veggies and Dip

WEDNESDAY: Hot Dogs, Buns, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail (Amanda)*

THURSDAY: Vegetable Beef Soup, Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Veggies and Dip

FRIDAY: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, Corn, Peaches

 (Austin)*

SATURDAY: Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Smoothies

DINNERS

SUNDAY: Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (CJ)*

MONDAY: Chicken Patties, Cheesy Shells, Corn, Peaches (Amanda)*

TUESDAY: Pizza, Salad, Peaches (Austin)*

WEDNESDAY: Dinner at Church

THURSDAY: Chicken Chow Mein over Rice, Salad

FRIDAY: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread (CJ)*

SATURDAY: Chili Cheese Macaroni, Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes, Veggies and Dip, Crockpot Apple Pie

*Austin, Amanda and CJ each plan, shop for and prepare two meals each week.

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Menu Plan: Monday January 22 - Saturday January 28

Breakfasts

Monday - Friday: Cereal, Milk, Fruit

Saturday Brunch: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Glazed Doughnut Muffins, Pineapple, Milk, Coffee

Lunches

Monday: Beef and Cheese Biscuits, Corn, Peaches

Tuesday: Sandwiches and Fruit, or, Leftovers

Wednesday: Cheesy Jambalaya, Peas, Fruit Cocktail (Amanda)*

Thursday  - Pizza Pasta, Corn, Peaches (Austin)*

Friday - Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Strawberries and Blueberries, Celery Sticks

Dinners

Monday: Chicken Patties,Cheesy Shells, Green Beans, Salad (Amanda)*

Tuesday: Hotdogs, French Fries, Peaches (Austin)*

Wednesday: Dinner at Church

Thursday: Crock Pot Baked Potato Soup, Veggies and Dip, Biscuits

Friday: Hamburger Noodle Casserole, Hash Browns, Peaches (CJ)*

Snacks

Pretzels

Smoothies

Graham Crackers

Blueberry Bars

Cereal Bars

Bananas

Cake

* Each week Austin, Amanda and CJ are responsible for planning, shopping for and preparing two meals (CJ also made us pizza and salad Sunday evening)

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Menu Plan - Sunday January 15 - Saturday January 21

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BREAKASTS

SUNDAY - Scrambled Egg Casserole, Oranges, Toast, Milk, Juice or Coffee

MONDAY - FRIDAY - Cereal, Milk, Juice

SATURDAY - Waffles, Eggs, Bacon, Pineapple, Milk, Juice or Coffee

LUNCHES

SUNDAY - BBQ Pork Roast, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Apple Pie

MONDAY - Pizza, Salad (Amanda)*

TUESDAY - Lasagna, Salad, Peaches (Austin)*

WEDNESDAY - Vegetable Beef Soup, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Carrots and Dip

THURSDAY - Pizza Rolls, Salad (Amanda)*

FRIDAY - Balogna and Cheese Sandwiches, Applesauce, Carrots and Dip

SATURDAY - Cheesy Jambalaya, Corn, Veggies and Dip

DINNERS

SUNDAY - Green Bean, Sausage and Cheese Casserole, Potato Wedges, Bread, Apple Pie

MONDAY - Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup, Bread

TUESDAY - Scrambled Egg Casserole, Hash Browns, Peaches, Bread (CJ)*

WEDNESDAY - Dinner at Church

THURSDAY - Chili, Veggies & Dip, Cornbread

FRIDAY - Pizza Pasta, Salad, Peaches (Austin)*

SATURDAY - Broccoli Chicken Casserole, Applesauce, Bread

SNACKS

Jello

Smoothies

Pretzals

Animal Crackers

Graham Crackers

Blueberry Bars

Gingerbread

Juice

Milk

* Meals that Austin, Amanda, and CJ plan and cook.

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Menu Plan Sunday January 1 - Saturday January 7, 2011

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Breakfasts

Sunday - Bacon Cheese Pie, Pineapple, Smoothies

Monday - Friday - Cereal, Smoothies, Milk

Saturday Brunch - Pancakes, Fried Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit

Lunches

Sunday - Pork Roast, Green Beans, Scalloped Potatoes, Biscuits, Apple Pie

Monday - Hot Dogs, Buns, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail (Austin)*

Tuesday - Pizza Rolls, Salad, Applesauce (Amanda)*

Wednesday - Tomato Soup, Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit Cocktail

Thursday - Tuna Sandwiches, Cheese Slices, Celery Sticks and Dip, Fruit

Friday - Vegetable Soup, Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches, Fruit Cocktail

 

Dinners

Sunday - Twice Baked Potatoes, Salad, Bread

Monday - Chicken Patties, Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Applesauce (Amanda)*

Tuesday - Austin's Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad (Austin)*

Wednesday - Dinner at Church

Thursday - Noodles, Cabbage & Beans, Meatballs, Applesauce

Friday - Pizza, Salad, Blueberry Dessert

Saturday - Broccoli Chicken Casserole, Applesauce, Biscuits

Snacks

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bananas

Popcorn

Graham Crackers

Cereal Bars

* Austin and Amanda each plan and prepare two meals each week.

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