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July 23 – 29, 2017 Meal Plan

Published on July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

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:

Banana Crumb Muffins, scrambled eggs

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner: ++

Oven BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Cinnamon Toast

Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Grilled Cheese, veggies

Dinner: ++

Briarpatch Casserole, Salad

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

Snacks/Desserts:

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

Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

Tuna Salad, Veggies

Dinner: ++

Spicy Chicken and Bowties, Salad

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

Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

Hot dogs, veggies

Dinner: ++

Salisbury Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins

Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fruit

Dinner: ++

Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, yellow rice, beans

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit

Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner: ++

Free Day

Snacks/Desserts:

PB Crackers

Saturday

Breakfast:

Breakfast In a Cup, fruit

Lunch:

Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Veggies

Dinner: ++

Pigs in a blanket**, Ranch Potatoes**, salad **new recipes, links will update soon!

Snacks/Desserts:

PB Toast

++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.

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Special Holiday Meals: Amelia Earhart Day

Published on July 20, 2017January 16, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog3 Comments

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 Soup –could 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

Published on July 19, 2017June 26, 2017 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

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

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Homeschool: July on Pinterest

Hammock Day

Published on July 18, 2017June 26, 2017 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

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

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Homeschool: July on Pinterest

Product Review: Estroven

Published on July 17, 2017September 15, 2017 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Ok ladies, I know that some of us are not as young as we once were and even though we don’t want to admit it or accept it our bodies will age and changes will happen.

I turned the ‘big 40’ earlier this year and ‘the change’ has made itself evident in many ways. One of the biggest problems I had been having, other than fatigue, was those dreaded hot flashes. They were getting quite bad and becoming more and more frequent.

I’m a very busy lady, as I am sure most you are too so I just couldn’t deal with the constant interruptions these hot flashes were causing. I had been told about this product before and decided to give it a try. I found them on Amazon and two days later the box arrived at my door. I am halfway through my first box and I must say that I am so happy that I gave them a try!

Within the first week my hot flashes had pretty much disappeared. I did have one this morning but it did not even phase me a bit. I can honestly say that my energy levels have improved as well as my mood.

I had noticed that I had been getting more and more grumpier before I started taking these. I don’t know if the improvement in mood is because of the Estroven or simply because I am resting better and just feel better over all.

Below are some links to some of the different formulas. The first one is the one I have been using and the one that I will be reordering here soon.

** Please note that you should always get your doctor’s approval before trying any new medication or supplement. You should also seek your doctor’s advice about new or recurring symptoms you may be experiencing.