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Category: Family
April 30 – May 6, 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:
Pancake Poppers, Fruit
Lunch:
hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies
Dinner:
Fix It and Forget It Crockpot Chicken, 30 minute Rolls
Snacks/Desserts:
cupcakes
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Egg Salad Sandwiches, Veggies
Dinner:
Pintos, Easy Collard Greens, hoe cakes
Snacks/Desserts:
Popcorn
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fruit
Dinner:
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia, Steamed Asparagus, Steamed Red Potatoes
**(Fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments later.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Red & White Pasta, Salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice, Green Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Soup, Grilled Cheese
Dinner:
Taco Ring, Salad
** (I will be making an extra taco ring or two as I have a special dance this night.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Sopapillas (again I will try to make a few extra to take along for class.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
Waffles, sausage
Lunch:
Ham and Cheese sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Upside-Down Meatloaf , Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Cheddar Muffins
Snacks/Desserts:
Boiled Eggs
May Holidays
I will try to update this list with some fun activities as well. Feel free to click the links to find out more about the origins and meanings behind these special days. I plan to incorporate a few of these into our normal homeschool routine to add a little fun and excitement to our days. Have fun and maybe make up your own personal family holiday or tradition for the month!
This month is also know as:
- Foster Care Month
- Gifts from the Garden Month
- Lupus Awareness Month
- National Barbecue Month
- National Bike Month
- National Blood Pressure Month
- National Hamburger Month
- National Photograph Month
- National Salad Month
- Older Americans Month
The weeks are known as:
- Nurse’s Week – first full week of month
- Wildflower Week – week two
- National Bike Week – third week
- National Police Week – third week of month
- Emergency Medical Services Week – fourth week of month
(Links will be updated closer to the dates of each holiday.)
I found this list and more here:
May Day (1st)
**see May Day for more activities
Mother Goose Day (1st)
Brothers and Sisters Day (3rd)
**see National Sibling Day for more activities
Star Wars Day/May the ‘4th’ Be With You Day (4th)
**see Star Wars Day for more activities
Cinco de Mayo (5th)
**see Cinco de Mayo for more activities
No Socks Day (8th)
National Train Day– Saturday closest to May 10th
National Windmill Day – the second Saturday in May
Limerick Day (12th)
** see Limerick Day for more activities
Mother’s Day – second Sunday
** see Mother’s Day for more activities
National Chocolate Chip Day (15th)
** see Chocolate Chip Day for more activities
Armed Forces Day -third Saturday
** see Armed Forces Day for more activities
Lucky Penny Day (23rd)
National Missing Children’s Day (25th)
** see National Missing Children’s Day for more activities
Sally Ride Day (26th)
** see Sally Ride Day for more activities
Memorial Day last Monday of month.
** see Memorial Day for more activities
National Macaroon Day (31st)
Also check out:
Homeschool: May on Pinterest
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April 23-29, 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:
Waffles, Fruit
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner:
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
cupcakes
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot dogs, Veggies
Dinner:
Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, Rice, Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Boiled Eggs
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Soup, grilled cheese
Dinner:
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs, Grandma’s Mac N Cheese, Cole Slaw
**(Crockpot Meal as Momma has a class in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
No Bake Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments later.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Tuna Salad Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Breaded Pork Chops, Steamed Broccoli, Baked Sweet Potatoes
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot Dogs, veggies
Dinner:
Salisbury Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, veggies
** (I will put the patties and gravy into the crockpot after cooking as I have a dance this night.)
Snacks/Desserts:
Fried Apple Pies (again I will try to make a few extra to take along for class.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
PB Toast & Bananas
Lunch:
Ham and cheese sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Daddy Can’t Wait Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Muffins
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Crackers
