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:
Lunch:
Soup, grilled cheese
Dinner: ++
Cookout (Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and all the fixins)
Snacks/Desserts:
Something patriotic themed
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Tuna Salad, veggies
Dinner: ++
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, French Fries, Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Hot Dogs, veggies
Dinner: ++
45 minute spaghetti sauce, noodles, Salad, Cheesy 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:
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Snacks/Desserts:
++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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