Menu Plan Monday 12/15

We have had a great weekend at Return to Bethlehem. Very rewarding, but very exhausting. Here is my menu plan--done very quickly.

Monday
Roast turkey breast
mashed potatoes
peas

Tuesday
BBQ pulled pork sandwiches
cheesy potatoes
steamed veggie

Wednesday
Spaghetti sauce
noodles

Thursday
hot dogs
Rice a roni
steamed veggie

Friday
baked chicken
Spanish Rice
veggie

Saturday
eggs
Canadian bacon
toast

Sunday
Chicken and rice
steamed veggie


Get more menu ideas at I'm an Organizing Junkie by checking out Menu Plan Monday.

Have a great week!

Menu Plan Monday 12/8

We have a very busy week. Our church is having "Return to Bethlehem"--a walk through live nativity. The whole family is involved. I am still working on organizing costumes, plus I have a very busy week at work. That is why you see a lot of easy meals!

Monday
Chicken Fajitas

Tuesday
hot dogs
baked beans
fruit

Wednesday
Eggs
Canadian Bacon
Grits

Thursday
Eating out (DD's Christmas concert)

Friday
Eating out-Return to Bethlehem

Saturday--Early--Return to Bethlehem
Homemade Canadian Bacon Pizza

Sunday--Return to Bethlehem
Crockpot Pork Roast(working while at church)
Mashed potatoes
Steamed veggies

Have a great week! For more menu planning ideas go to I'm an Organizing Junkie and check out Menu Plan Monday.

My $40 Shopping Trip

Actually, I didn't quite spend $40. I am continuing to try to stick to a $40/week grocery budget--inspired by Crystal at Money Saving Mom. I also need to whittle down my pantry and freezer.

I went to Kroger, Wal-mart and Aldi's. I was really disappointed in Aldi's--I had hoped to get fresh fruit there, but they were almost totally cleaned out. I don't think the weekend is the best time to shop.

I only used 5 coupons today on my trip--three $0.55 Arnold bread Qs (1/2 price sale on bread--with coupon I paid $0.85/loaf), and two Steamers coupons at Wal-mart. I was pleased to find Canadian bacon marked down at Kroger. I spent a total of $34.67. Overall, not a bad shopping trip.

To see more money saving ideas, check out Money Saving Mom's Super Savings Saturday.

Sound Mind, Sound Mom Book Club

Tsh, at Simple Mom, is sponsoring the Sound Mind, Sound Mom Book Club. Go HERE to read about the 2009 book list. All of the books sound great. I have always been interested in being part of a book club, but schedule conflicts make it difficult. An online club sounds like the perfect solution. Check it out and I hope you will join in on the fun!

Homemade Laundry Detergent

I have been reading a lot lately about homemade laundry detergent. I even heard it mentioned on a recent television show. I have been considering trying to make my own laundry soap mainly because my son is suffering from atopic dermatitis and I am trying to eliminate any source of allergies. Check out Mercedes' post at Common Sense with Money and see her recipe for laundry detergent. An added benefit it that it only costs $0.01/load!

Happy Birthday too Me!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I am taking the day off from work and have the house all to myself. Kids and hubby back to school. I think I will spend all day in my sewing room. Woo Hoo!

Menu Plan Monday 12/1

Here is my plan this week. After too much turkey and leftovers last week, I am trying to keep it simple and have a few different kinds of dishes.

Monday
Pork chops
mashed potatoes
steamed brocolli/cauliflower

Tuesday
Cream of Brocolli/Cauliflower Soup
Cornbread

Wednesday
Pizza

Thursday
Meatloaf
mashed potatoes
steamed veggie

Friday
leftovers

Saturday
pork and rice
steamed veggie

Sunday
Hot dogs
mac and cheese
mandarin oranges

Have a great week!

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