In our house, this is an Easter tradition. I think they taste best after 7-10 days of marinating in the fridge so I try to make them well in advance and I try to make extra with the hopes that a few will actually make it to Easter dinner. (If anyone spots the jar then the eggs seem to start disappearing rather rapidly.) Continue reading “Pickled Eggs”
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:
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Salmon Patties, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Peas
Snacks/Desserts:
Peanut Butter Crackers
** Pickled Eggs (to have them ready for Easter)
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Hot dogs, Mac n Cheese
Dinner:
45 minute spaghetti sauce, pasta, salad, Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks
Snacks/Desserts:
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Egg salad sandwiches, fresh veggies
Dinner:
Chili Dog Casserole, Chips, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Scrambled Eggs Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Tortilla Bowl Taco Salad, Rice, Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, fruit
Dinner:
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner:
Tater Tot Casserole, Salad, 7 Up Biscuits
Snacks/Desserts:
Saturday
Breakfast:
Bird Nests, fruit
Lunch:
Soup, grilled cheese
Dinner:
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia, Steamed Asparagus, Steamed Red Potatoes
Snacks/Desserts:
Boiled Eggs
National Sibling Day is a day for us to celebrate the blessing of a sibling. Click here to learn more about this holiday.
Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:
(Use at your own discretion.)
Also check out:
Homeschool: April on Pinterest
Things have been a little crazy around here. We have had a lot of Square Dancing stuff going on plus the usual housekeeping tasks and homeschool, of course. It’s been a juggling act to say the least but we are keeping it together and enjoying the ride. This is one of those weeks that I am especially grateful that I have been doing our meal plans ahead of time. (I am typing this out on Sunday, March 26 as I already know this will be a crazy week.)
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:
Bagels w/cream cheese, fresh fruit
Lunch:
scrambled egg sandwiches
Dinner:
Crockpot Italian Chicken, Rice, Salad, 30 minute Rolls
Snacks/Desserts:
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner:
Mexican Tortilla Skillet, Rice, Beans
Snacks/Desserts:
cinnamon toast
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
chicken salad, veggies
Dinner:
Pork Sandwiches, French Fries, Cole Slaw
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
soup, grilled cheese
Dinner:
Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
tuna salad sandwiches, veggies
Dinner:
Easy Chicken Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner:
Meatball Sandwich Casserole, French Fries, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
popcorn
Saturday
Breakfast:
Monkey Bread, eggs, applesauce
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner:
Free Day **use food from the pantry or freezer or order out for a special treat
Snacks/Desserts:
Yogurt
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:
The weeks are known as:
(Links will be updated closer to the dates of each holiday.)
I found this list and more here:
April Fool’s Day (1st)
**see April Fool’s Day for more activities
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (2nd)
** be sure to check out Homeschool: April on Pinterest for some interesting recipes.
Caramel Popcorn Day (7th)
** see Microwave Caramel Popcorn for an easy recipe
Draw a Picture of a Bird Day (8th)
** how to draw a bird for kids on YouTube, also see my Pinterest board linked below.
**see Palm Sunday for more activities
**see Passover for more activities
National Siblings Day (10th)
**see National Siblings Day for more activities
Barbershop Quartet Day (11th)
**barbershop quartets for kids on YouTube
Good Friday (14th)
**see Good Friday for more activities
Easter (16th for 2017 but the date varies)
**see Easter for more activities
National Cheeseball Day (17th)
National High Five Day (3rd Thursday)
Look Alike Day (20th)
Earth Day (U.S.) (22nd)
**see Earth Day for more activities
National Jelly Bean Day (22nd)
National Zucchini Bread Day (23rd)
** see Zucchini Bread for a recipe
Pig in a Blanket Day (24th)
** see Pig in a Blanket for links to recipes
World Penguin Day (25th)
**see Penguin Awareness Day for more activities
National Pretzel Day (26th)
** see Easy Soft Pretzels for a recipe
Arbor Day (last Friday)
**see Arbor Day for more activities
National Honesty Day (30th)
**see Honesty for more activities
Also check out:
Homeschool: April on Pinterest
Pollywog's Place Blog 