Are you tired of wasting your money on gifts that just aren’t appreciated? Or maybe you’ve noticed that your dollar just doesn’t stretch as far as it used to?
Well, here are a few gifts that are sure to be well-loved and appreciated!
These are always a hit around our home and everyone who gets any as gifts always ask for more!
Fudge — Always a Winner!
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I know I haven’t posted a menu in a while but I figured I could post the one I just made up. This was made using the free printable meal planner I have HERE. You will see that we have certain things that rotate on a set schedule but we do try to keep our dinners a little varied to keep everyone happy.
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/4 | Eggs, hash browns, sausage, English muffins | Fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans | Fruit | ||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | scrambled egg sandwiches | Steak/Sweet N Sour Meatballs, Mac N Cheese, Baked Potato | Fruit | |
| Tuesday St. Nicholas Day | Santa Pancakes | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Leftovers | Fruit | |
| Wednesday FULL MOON | Muffins, Bagels, or Toast W/Eggs and Cheesy Grits | soup, grilled cheese, fruit slices, rice pudding | Homemade pizzas | Fruit | |
| Thursday | French Toast, Fruit | Chicken Salad, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers, lettuce | Loaded potato soup, crackers | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Salmon/Chicken Patties, Mashed Caulitaters, Creamed Peas, pineapple slices | Fruit | |
| Saturday | Make Sourdough Donuts or English Muffins | Chicken Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, steamed veggies, sauce | Fruit |
Notes:
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/11 | Monkey Bread, Eggs & Grits | Cheddar Chicken, potatoes, veggies | Fruit | ||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | egg salad sandwiches, veggies | Homemade pizzas | Fruit | |
| Tuesday | French Toast, Fruit | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Taco ring, salad | Fruit | |
| Wednesday | Blueberry Oatmeal Bread, scrambled eggs | Soup, Grilled Cheese | Sandwiches, french fries | Fruit | |
| Thursday | Pancakes, Fruit | tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies | Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Cheesy pull-apart bread | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, mashed potatoes, veggies | Fruit | |
| Saturday POLAR EXPRESS! | Waffles, Eggs, Bacon | SEE MENU | Fruit | Fudge Cookies |
Notes:
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/18 | Biscuits n gravy/Sausage/Eggs | Breakfast for Dinner | Fruit | ||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | scrambled egg sandwiches | Tortellini Soup, buttered bread | Fruit | |
| Tuesday | French Toast, Fruit | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Easy Bean Tostadas, Rice, Salad | Fruit | |
| Wednesday | Muffins, Bagels, or Toast W/Eggs and Cheesy Grits | soup, grilled cheese, fruit slices, rice pudding | Shepherd’s pie, fried cabbage, beer bread, fried apples | Fruit | |
| Thursday | Pancakes, Fruit | Chicken Salad, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers, lettuce | Homemade Pizzas | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Alice Springs Chicken, salad, baked potatoes | Fruit | |
| Saturday Christmas Eve | Make Sourdough Donuts or English Muffins | Fruit |
Notes:
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/25 CHRISTMAS | Cinnamon Rolls, SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE, OR BACON | SEE MENU | |||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | egg salad sandwiches, veggies | Leftovers | Fruit | |
| Tuesday | French Toast, Fruit | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Tacos or Taco Soup, Rice, Chips | Fruit | |
| Wednesday | Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, scrambled eggs | Leftovers | Mississippi Pot Roast, mashed potatoes or egg noodles, veggies, milk | Fruit | |
| Thursday | Pancakes, Fruit | tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies | Creamed Spinach & Bacon-Smothered Chicken, salad, garlic bread | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Slaw | Fruit | |
| Saturday NEW YEARS EVE | Cheese Danish, eggs, bacon | Crunchy Chicken, Squash Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, or potato cakes | Fruit |
Notes:
Some days are left blank to allow us to use up some of our pantry and freezer supplies. You can check out some other meal-planning posts HERE and HERE.
We ran out of mayonnaise today but I’ve already placed an order for some more… Sam’s was out of our usual super sized containers though.
The delivery hadn’t arrived and we found ourselves down to the last little bit which wasn’t quite enough to finish up a batch of potato salad that I needed to make.
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted any cake pics but here are a few of our latest creations. Some of these may have been posted before but I figured I’d share them just in case they weren’t.
I have another post coming soon about the cute chicken cakes.
Fruit fly traps
You need:
Old spice container
Dish soap
Vinegar (ACV or homemade fruit scrap vinegar work best)
Directions:
Tape off all but a couple of holes in the lid.
Fill the jar about halfway with vinegar.
Add one drop of dish soap.
Put the lid on the jar.
Place in area where fruit flies have been seen and wait.
Empty every 1-2 weeks, or as needed.
You can also use an old cup with a lid and a straw that has been cut in half.
Place the vinegar and dish soap in the cup.
Put the lid on.
Secure the straw with tape so that it is suspended above the liquid.
The flies will get in but won’t find their way back out… just make sure to label it so no one gets curious and takes a sip… yuck!
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