March 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:

  • Irish American Month
  • Music in Our Schools Month
  • National Craft Month
  • National Frozen Food Month
  • National Nutrition Month
  • National Peanut Month
  • National Women’s History Month
  • Red Cross Month
  • Social Workers Month

The weeks are known as:

  • 2nd Week National Bubble Week
  • 2nd Week Crochet Week

I found this list and more here:

Ash Wednesday

**see Ash Wednesday for more activities

Dr. Seuss Day (2nd)

**see Dr. Seuss Day  for more activities

National Anthem Day (3rd)

Learn What Your Name Means Day (5th)

International Women’s Day  (8th)

Popcorn Lover’s Day (second Thursday)

Johnny Appleseed Day (11th)

Plant a Flower Day (12th)

National Pi Day (14th)

Ides of March (15th)

St. Patrick’s Day (17th)

**see St. Patrick’s Day  for more activities

International Earth Day  (20th)

**see Earth Day  for more activities

Spring (Vernal) Equinox (20th)

Tea for Two Tuesday (third Tuesday)

National Chip and Dip Day (23rd)

National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day (24th)

Waffle Day (25th)

**see Waffle Day  for more activities

Pecan Day (25th)

National Spinach Day (26th)

Take a Walk in the Park Day (30th)

Also check out:

Homeschool: March on Pinterest

February 26 – March 4, 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 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:

Monkey Bread, Scrambled Eggs, Cheesy Grits

Lunch:

hot dogs, veggies

Dinner:

Pizza in a CrockpotSalad

Snacks/Desserts:

Dirt cake


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fruit

Dinner:

Black Bean Soup, Rice, Corn Muffins

Snacks/Desserts:

Popcorn


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

Soup, grilled cheese

Dinner:

Chicken Divine CasseroleMashed Potatoes ,  Veggies, 30 minute Rolls

Snacks/Desserts:

Peanut Butter Crackers


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Muffins

Lunch:

leftovers, baked potato

Dinner:

Mexican Tortilla Skillet, Rice, Refried Beans (made with leftover beans from Monday)

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese

Dinner:

Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice, Green Beans

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit/Veggies


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, French Fries, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies


Saturday

Breakfast:

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fruit

Dinner:

Breakfast for Dinner

Snacks/Desserts:

Banana Splits

Banana Splits

Who doesn’t love a good ole fashioned banana split? This is just a general guide as to what we use for ours here. We vary the toppings and sometimes we even make our own ice cream. Continue reading “Banana Splits”

Chicken Divine Casserole

My whole family loves this dish. It isn’t too hard to put together and it turns out amazing! Continue reading “Chicken Divine Casserole”

Dirt Cake

I think everyone has probably seen, if not eaten, some version of this incredibly easy dessert. My kids love it and sometimes we will dress it up with gummy worms. This also works well for parties and such if made in individual plastic cups.

These also make cute ideas for Groundhog Day snacks or desserts!

Continue reading “Dirt Cake”