I know that technically it is not Monday yet, but seeing as the kids go back to school tomorrow (…pumps fist, YES!..) I know I won’t have time to post this until much later tomorrow if I don’t do it now. If there is any single piece of advice I can give you, it is PLAN YOUR MENUS during the school year. Your family will thank you. You will save money on groceries, impulse trips to fast food/take out, your family will eat healthier, and as a result they will be healthier.

We are a busy, busy sports family. I coach gymnastics 2 evenings a week, my son and youngest daughter swim 3 nights a week and my middle daughter is at gymnastics 3 nights a week. It’s a little crazy, but we make it work. It helps that I work from home during the day and can have things organized ahead of time – menu planning is one of those things that really helps.

This week looks like:

• Monday - Saturday night Chinese take out leftovers with additional mixed veggies added to the fried rice.
• Tuesday – Sausage on the grill, sweet potato fries, green beans and baked apples for dessert.
• Wednesday - Kids cook night! We have no after school activities so they have decided to try making a Taco Pizza from the Kraft Food site.
• Thursday - Homemade turkey and cheese subs, fresh veggies with dip, fruit skewers
• Friday – Baked rigatoni, garlic bread and salad

What’s on your menu this week? If you need ideas, feel free to check out my Menu Plan Monday archives or head over to Laura’s at Organizing Junkie for links to hundreds of menus this week.

Posted on August 23rd, 2009 by Char
Filed under: Menu Plan Monday