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 Muffins, scrambled eggs, fruit
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Alice Springs Chicken, Baked Potatoes , Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Crackers/Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
hot dogs, mac n cheese
Dinner: ++
Impossibly Easy Pizza Bake, Salad
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cupcakes
Tuesday
Breakfast:
French Toast
Lunch:
Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner: ++
Fix It and Forget It Crockpot Chicken, 30 minute Rolls
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Basic Muffins
Lunch:
PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit
Dinner: ++
Fish w/Honey Mustard Sauce, Baked Sweet Potatoes, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Pancakes
Lunch:
Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies
Dinner: ++
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Pepperoni pockets, Salad
Dinner: ++
Crockpot Tortellini Soup, Buttered Bread
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Saturday
Breakfast:
Cheese Danish, Fruit
Lunch:
Soup (probably leftover soup), grilled cheese
Dinner: ++
Crunchy Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Squash Casserole
Free Day
Snacks/Desserts:
Apple Crisp in a Crockpot
++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.
