Menu Planning Sunday
| October 14, 2012 | Posted by Carrie under food, recipes |
Thanks to Jill and Laura, this is week 3 of menu planning. Go check out their blogs for more menu planning inspiration.
I flaked out last week and didn’t do any meal planning – I’m blaming the race. And, even though the week was a busy one, it would have been nice to have the meals planned ahead instead of doing the 5:00, what’s for dinner game. Hate that.
Of course this week is another hectic one, but I’m going to do my best to plan what I can.
Sunday: dinner out – my husband really likes to go out to dinner. Sunday’s seem to be the good night to do it.
Monday: peanut noodles – recipe still forming in my brain, but I was inspired by Laura and will incorporate this recipe from one of my favorite bloggers Lisa.
Tuesday: CSA Delivery day – menu will be based around that – but I’m thinking roasted veggies will be the center piece.
Wednesday: it’s Dancing Girl’s Birthday – so we’re going out – she’s requested dinner at a local diner.
Thursday: something easy – lots of driving happens on Thursdays – I’m thinking crockpot… I think it’ll use the acorn squash that we are inspired to use – with some chicken and potatoes.
Friday: Mexican – chicken enchiladas are a favorite around here. Hopefully I’ll get an avocado in my CSA box.
Saturday: Dancing Girl’s birthday party – pizza and a sleepover with my famous pancakes for breakfast. Wish me luck – house full of preteen girls = non-sleeping sleepover.
That’s the plan – I do love writing this down on Sunday. It makes my grocery planning easier and it just takes a load off my brain during the week when I don’t feel like thinking too far ahead.
Thank you Jill and Laura! Do you do your menu planning on Sunday? Do you then grocery shop the same day?
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I have gotten so out of the habit of meal planning! I do plan a few recipes for the week that I want to blog about, but I don’t really plan what’s easier for what night. Thanks for the reminder to get writin’.
Kerry recently posted..Chicken with Mole Sauce
As much as I hate to sit down and plan, it really does make the week go easier.
We missed you last week!
Hectic weeks definitely make it tough… like you said, it’s helpful to at least write something down, even if you choose to veer off from it. We’re making peanut noodles this week, too!
Good luck!!
Oh boy, a pre-teen girls sleepover. I see that in my future.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..What’s for Dinner Menu Planning Link up- week 3
Pre-teen girls are hilarious. I might need to add lots of wine to that night’s menu.
I stole the peanut noodle idea from you
I was blog reading before I started planning and it sounded great.
Crockpot meals have been a lifesaver for our family too–we have several busy nights during the week and without the crockpot we’d be eating dinner at 9pm! I do my meal plan on Saturday night or Sunday morning then grocery shop on Sunday (along with everyone else!) or Monday mornings. It is working out so well!
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I’m thankful that I can grocery shop on Monday morning. It seems like the store is deserted. Love my crockpot.
I love crockpot meals; it’s so easy to set it and forget it (hehe). I have a busy week too and am totally cheating on my meal planning by not really shopping or cooking much this week. But I can eat bowls of veggies for dinner instead of making real meals (aka with meat and well rounded and all that jazz).
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Veggies for dinner with some beans and that seems like a pretty well rounded meal.
Those peanut noodles look so good! Have a great week!
Kaylie recently posted..Exercising Meals: Week 3
I hate that 5:00 what’s for dinner game too! Especially now that I’ve been meal planning for a few weeks.
hope you get to make chili soon!
Maria @ Lil Mys Ninja recently posted..Meal Planning {10/14 – 10/20}
I’m a huge peanut noodle fan too! Yum. So envious of your CSA – we’re definitely thinking of doing that in the spring. Good luck with your sleepover!!! Hope she has a wonderful birthday
Jessica @ Keeping Mommy Sane recently posted..Meal Plan: Week of October 14
Thanks! The peanut sauce turned out fantastic. It’s going on the ‘repeat’ list.
I plan and shop on Saturday. Every time I read about you fabulous CSA I regret not joining this year. Ugh!
Happy birthday to Dancing Girl
Alyssa is 13 and we’ve had many many non-sleep sleepovers!
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Thank you for the birthday wishes. Why is it that they don’t sleep? I don’t remember that so much when I was a kid.