Menu Plan Monday 9/28/09

I've gone without menu plans for the past couple of weeks and have gone off track of the budget. So I'm trying to get back to menu planning.

Here is my "loose" plan for the week:

Breakfasts
cereal/milk
bagels/cream cheese
Toaster Strudels
granola bars
fruit

Lunches
sandwiches
veggie burgers
vegetable soup
fruit
leftovers

Dinners
Bacon, tomato & cheddar frittata

Baked chicken, steamed vegetables, macaroni & cheese

Baked Potatoes, assorted toppings

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, steamed veggies

Barbecue chicken, Pasta-Roni, Steamed veggie

Bacon, eggs, grits, toast, fruit

Leftovers

Have a great week!

Be sure to visit Menu Plan Monday over at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Lightning Strikes Quilt Update

I just wanted to post a quick update on my Lightning Strikes quilt. I haven't been able to work on it as much lately because of my busy work schedule. But, this is a rainy weekend and the family went to Japanfest for the day so I was able to have some sewing time.

This first picture is where I left off in July at my last post:


Here is where I stopped today:


I still have about half the rows to get together, but I am getting there. It is really fun to see the pattern emerging!

Here are some more pictures of the fabric swatches, pattern and how I keep the different widths organized.



This is my inspiration fabric:








I hope to get a little more done today and that will probably be it for this weekend. I have a wedding to attend tomorrow!

Go HERE to see my post from July.

To see more great quilts, head over to Park City Girl and check out the Quilt Festival!

Also, check out Sew and Tell over at amylouwho!

Menu Plan Monday 9/7/09

Here is my "loose" plan for the week:

Breakfasts
cereal/milk
bagels/cream cheese
toast
granola bars
fruit

Lunches
sandwiches
leftovers

Dinners

Hot dogs, slaw, baked beans
Pork chops, baked potato,steamed veggie
Chicken stew, rise, salad
Chicken Caesar wraps
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, steamed veggie
Veggie burgers, oven Parmesan chips, fruit
Leftovers or Breakfast for dinner

Have a great week!

Be sure to visit Menu Plan Monday over at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Just for Laughs

I know it is wrong, but I can't help but laugh. And don't you just love how she holds on to her watering pitcher the whole time!