Have you gotten started on your Holiday Prep? If not, don’t worry because you still have plenty of time, but don’t procrastinate any longer!
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Put your Meal Planning on Auto-Pilot with the Perpetual Meal Plan for Winter – FREE Printables! (Updated)
Yay! I did it… my first big project of the year. I actually finished the Meal Plan that I’ve been working on and I wanted to share it with you. I know it’s not perfect and I’m sure there will be some changes made to it but it’s a place to start and I’m happy with that. These were inspired by The Dinner Calendar written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1915 but they have some modern recipes, most of which can be found on the blog. I love that I can pull/print recipes one time and be able to use them again and again over the next few months! The kids are also working on a list of muffins, oatmeal, quick bread, cookie, and dessert recipes as an add-on to this meal plan.
Why plan for the week or month when you could plan for the years to come all at one time? We have been using this for a week or so now and it has helped tremendously! I’ve also been able to simplify my Cozi calendar by using this meal planner… so nice!
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Holiday Recipes
Here are links to some of our favorite holiday dishes:
Recipe Ideas for the Holiday Season
Our Perpetual Meal Plans have Menu Ideas for so many Holidays and Special Occasions!
Perpetual Meal Plans
New Year’s Meal:
Easter:
Empty Tomb Rolls (aka Resurrection Rolls) and Resurrection Donut Idea
Thanksgiving Meals:
- Thanksgiving 2025:
December Meals:
Happy St. Nicholas Day… ideas to get you started!
Delicious Homemade Treats to Gift This Holiday
Other:
Rustic Backyard Garden Wedding Menu
A Simple Winnie the Pooh Themed Baby Shower with Recipe Links and Printable Games
Baby in Bloom Baby Shower Pics and Life Update w/Recipe Links
A Hobbit Inspired Menu w/printable menu
Appetizers:
Fruit & Veggie Trays
Meat & Cheese Trays
Nothing Hidden Ranch Seasoning, Dressing, and Dip – great for chips and veggies!
Main Dishes:
Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed Ham
Roasted Turkey w/ Giblet Gravy
Side dishes:
Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole
Grandma’s Mac N Cheese sprinkled with bacon
Mashed Potatoes and/or Super Yummy Caulitaters
Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Potato Salad (with cauliflower alternative)
Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Breads:
30 minute Rolls or sourdough dinner rolls made with this Easy Homemade Bread
Empty Tomb Rolls (aka Resurrection Rolls)
Desserts:
Chocolate Pudding Pie – (This was something I always looked forward to with my Mom-Mom)
Hubby Approved Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake
Beverages:
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