Perpetual Meal Plan – Summer 2024

I’ve been working on getting these meal plans finished and I’m over halfway there! I won’t go into a lot of detail but this is the same format as the Winter Plan, and the Spring Plan, but with a few different recipes to change things up. I really can’t tell you how many times my family has thanked me for these menu plans! They are loving all the benefits of having all of these meals pre-planned.

You’ll also notice that I keep adding some other features toward the end as I find a need for them… I figure that if they are helpful to me then they may be helpful to others. These are all things that have been helping to keep our home running a little more smoothly through all the stuff we’ve been doing around here between house remodeling projects, taking care of animals, adding on to our garden, and just LIFE.

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Independence Day

Independence Day is the day we celebrate our great nation’s birthday! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on July 4th.

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

(Use at your own discretion.)

July 4th/Independence Day Activities for Kids | Education.com

Fourth of July Ideas for Kids – DLTK’s Crafts for Kids

Education World: Independence Day Lessons and Activities

10 Easy Independence Day Activities for Toddlers – My Little Moppet

12 Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids – Care.com Community

Kids Crafts Fun Crafts and Activities to Make on Independence Day

July 4th Crafts and Activities – EnchantedLearning.com

Fourth of July Crafts – Activity Village

Also check out:

Homeschool: July on Pinterest

Parties: 4th of July/Patriotic on Pinterest

Independence Day for kids on YouTube

July 2 – 8, 2017 Meal Plan

I almost didn’t get this out today. I had been working on it and procrastinating a bit. I planned on finishing this up yesterday but after I mowed during the kids quiet time I really didn’t feel like doing much of anything for the rest of the day. After dinner I went to sit down for a minute and was out until late last night. But here it is, I hope you all enjoy and have a blessed, safe, and happy Independence Day celebration!

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:

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups, scrambled eggs, fruit

Lunch:

PB & J, fruit

Dinner: ++

Chicken Mexicana, Rice, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Jello w/fruit


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner: ++

Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice, Green Beans, 7 Up Biscuits

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

Snacks/Desserts:

Something patriotic themed– will post the recipe as soon as I figure it out

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


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

Soup, grilled cheese

Dinner: ++

Cookout (Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and all the fixins)

Snacks/Desserts:

Something patriotic themed


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

Tuna Salad, veggies

Dinner: ++

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, French FriesSalad

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

Hot Dogs, veggies

Dinner: ++

45 minute spaghetti sauce, noodles, SaladCheesy Garlic Bread Sticks

Snacks/Desserts:

Cake


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Ham & Cheese, veggies

Dinner: ++

Free Day

**(Check the freezer/pantry and use items to make a meal.)

Snacks/Desserts:

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


Saturday

Breakfast:

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner: ++

Breakfast for Dinner

Snacks/Desserts:

Blueberry Dump Cake

++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. 

Flag Day

Flag Day is the day to celebrate our flag. Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on June 14th.

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

(Use at your own discretion.)

Recipes:

14 Flag-Shaped Recipes | Taste of Home

100 Red, White and Blue Recipes – RecipeGirl

Recipes: American Flag Themed Foods – Great Ideas : People.com

Flag Day! – Steamy Kitchen Recipes

Brownie Flag Recipe – Spicy Southern Kitchen

Activities:

Flag Day Activities – DLTK’s Crafts for Kids

Education World: Flag Day Lesson Plans and Activities

Flag Day Activities for Kids – Symbols of the United States Activities

US Flag Day Crafts – EnchantedLearning.com

12 Fun Flag Day Activities for Kids – Care.com Community

US Flag & Flag Day – Lesson Plans & Games for Kids

Fun Flag Day Activities for Kids – 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Flag Etiquette

Videos:

YouTube