Special Holiday Meals: Amelia Earhart Day

Amelia Earhart Day is the day we honor one of the greatest aviators! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on July 24th.

According to many sources, her flight dinners had to be quick, nourishing, and easy to eat. She also really liked tomato juice as a beverage to sustain her.

Amelia Earhart Day Menu

Tomato Soupcould have been taken in a cup and sipped with a straw

Grilled Cheese, Veggie Tray

Boiled Eggs

Chocolate Squares, Raisins

**After dinner, go stargazing with a cup of hot cocoa in hand and imagine what it must have been like in the cockpit of the plane with Amelia.

 

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National Hot Dog Day

National Hot Dog Day is the day we celebrate the great Tube Steak! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on July 23rd.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

National Hot Dog Day – Punchbowl

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with these wacky recipes | Fox News

National Hotdog Day Facts – SoftSchools

Hot Dog Month and Hot Dog Day – TheHolidaySpot

Also check out:

Homeschool: July on Pinterest

 

Hammock Day

Hammock Day is the day to slow down and relax! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on July 22nd.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Hammock Day – Punchbowl

Happy Hammock Day Archives – Minds on Music – Kindermusik

DIY Hammock – 5 You Can Make in a Weekend – Bob Vila

How to Make A Hammock in 3 Minutes – The Ultimate Hang

Also check out:

Homeschool: July on Pinterest

 

National Lollipop Day

National Lollipop Day is the day to satisfy that sweet tooth! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on July 20th.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Celebrate National Lollipop Day – Grandma Ideas

National Lollipop Day – Punchbowl

National Lollipop Day – Gone-ta-pott.com

10 fabulous facts about lollipops on National Lollipop Day – AOL Food

Also check out:

Homeschool: July on Pinterest

how lollipops are made for kids on Pinterest

 

July 16 – 22, 2017 Meal Plan

This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

Sunday 

Breakfast:

French Toast Roll Ups, sausage

Lunch:

Hot dogs, Veggies

Dinner: ++

Boston Baked BeansGrandma’s Mac N CheeseCole Slaw

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner: ++

Popover PizzaSalad

**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)

Snacks/Desserts:

Fried Apple Pies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner: ++

Easy Burrito Casserole, Yellow Rice, Salad

Cookies  (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

Ham & Cheese sandwiches, veggies

Dinner: ++

Red & White PastaSalad, Bread

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

Chicken Salad, veggies

Dinner: ++

Chicken Cordon Casserole, veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner: ++

Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Mac ‘n cheese, veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)


Saturday

Breakfast:

PB & Banana Toast, Eggs

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner: ++

Weenie Roast

Snacks/Desserts:

S’mores

++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or other vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.