Menu Plan Monday – September 7

Last week was our first week of a full school and sports schedule – and needless to say, I have some adjustments to make this week. With three kids doing sports, someone has practice every night of the week. The only night during the week we can sit down and eat together is Tuesday so it really takes some creativity to prepare meals that are healthy and satisfying for everyone, but can be packaged to-go or be reheated as needed. Luckily the weekends are fairly sane, so we do take advantage of family dinners then, as well.

• Monday – it’s Labor Day and that means no sports practices today. I am in the mood for burgers on the grill, some corn on the cob and roasted potatoes.
• Tuesday – Chicken Lo-Mein – this recipe looks easy enough to put together after we get back from swim practice – especially if I do the prep ahead of time.
• Wednesday – this is our challenge day! Practice schedules overlap like crazy so the best solution is for me to pick up subs or something similar while shuttling between venues.
• Thursday – Slow Cooker Fajitas -  I teach on Thursday evenings, but none of the kids have practice. This is usually a crock-pot kind of night so I can pack a hot meal for the girls (who usually come with me) and my son and husband can serve themselves when they are ready.
• Friday – DIY night! The crazy overlapping practice schedule strikes again. My daughter will most likely eat leftovers from the fajitas (her favorite) while my son & youngest daughter have requested Cheeseburger Macaroni – which they will eat after their practices.

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.

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Have a great week!