If  I have said it once, I have said it a million times – life around here goes so much smoother when I plan and post the menu for the week on Sunday!! I haven’t posted it in a while and it has not been a good scene. With so many icky germs going around, proper nutrition for the kids really goes a long way – add that to the long list of reasons why menu planning is so important for your family.

I have checked the pantry and freezer and have made it my goal to make meals from what we have rather than going shopping again without a plan.Taking a look at what you already have, writing it all down and then planning can save tremendous amounts of time and money. If I have to go to the store at all this week, it will be with a very short list.

• Sunday – Steak, baked potato and roasted asparagus. May add mini apple turnovers and ice cream for dessert.
• Monday – Lasagna and tossed salad
• Tuesday – Angel Chicken and green peas
• Wednesday – Crazy sports schedule night – Subway or Panda Express (depending on the child – they end up eating at different times)
• Thursday – Chili in the slow cooker and corn bread muffins, plus tossed salad
• Friday – Build your own Quesadilla night
• Saturday – Leftover buffet!

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 November 1st, 2009 by Char
Filed under: Menu Plan Monday