Whats for dinner November 15 - 21, 2010

It's Monday again already,time to get my menu together. We'll see how much we follow through this week.

As usual I will be updating daily with what we did eat. Also, I will be linking this with MPM along with over 300 other meal planners.

So.....here's my menu plan for the week.....

TV Dinners, grapes

as planned - easy

BBQ Chx sammys, cole slaw

also as planned - YUM!!

mushroom ravs with meat sauce, green salad

also with garlic parm sourdough bread

mixed tacos and go alongs

big box of helper

middle school grand kids over
shrimp stir fry over rice

patties, scalloped pots, applesauce, apple pie

have 2 of the girl grandkids
chx legs,potatoes,green beans

chx legs, stuffing, green beans, pineapple

still 2 girl grandkids here fall vacation

eggs,pots,sausage and F&Y smoothies

for sure this menu item will change

still deciding what to make as I have several choices

shrimp stir fry over rice, pot roast with pots & vegs, chicken taco soup

2nd week of November 2010 meal plan

I know I'm a bit late but I got the rest of my month together as well as my weekly plan. Things should be eaten as planned but everything is interchangable just in case palates or plans change

WEEK 1
fast food

rotisserie chx, stuffing, peas
helper, green salad

helper, pear slices
rotisserie chx, stuffing, green beans

rotis chx burritos and fixings

LO/FFYS/beans

soup and sammys
chx veggie soup and sammys

fast food for kids

parents going to a wedding
pot roast w/pots&vegs

as planned

My plan is to be updating daily with what we do actually eat. Also I will link this with MPM. Come on over and see what others have going on over there.

Happy and healthy eating and please leave a comment that you were here.....Julie

Meals for week July 12 - 18

Getting my menu ready for this upcoming week. I have had to change some things from my original plan because we altered some menu plans last week LOL. As we already know I reserve the right to change any menu for any reason at any time.

Mon 12 Clara's Poormans' meal, fruit salad
have you seen this video? She's a hoot!!
Tue 13 Beef and Bean Nachos, fixings, grapes
Wed 14 Turkey and gravy over rice or casserole, green beans
Thu 15 Hot dogs, can beans, corn on cob
Fri 16 CP BBQ chicken sammys, KFC coleslaw
Sat 17 Hamburger helper, green beans
Sun 18 Frozen Pizza, Hearty Green Salad

I will be linking this with MPM at orgjunkie. Come over and read what several hundred other families are preparing this week. This week, I'm #173. I also try to update this daily after we eat or while I'm preparing

Menu Plan for the last 3 days of the month of June 2010

Well, it finally is here, the end of this month. Feeding my kids all 3 meals for the last 2 months has definitely taken it's toll on my pantry but I guess thats ok since were planning a move in August, right??

As it stands right now I only have to create a menu for 3 days then I will be shopping on thursday for not only the bulk of the month but for my baby's 11th b-day on the 3rd as well as a grown son who is turning 28

Mon::Crescent dogs, canned fruit

Tue::Turkey,cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, etc...

Wed::Chicken Taco soup or leftovers

Thu::Shopping so probably fast food

Fri::Papa Murphy's (We're having a sleepover)

Sat::Sons' #11& #28 B-day BBQ hot dogs and beans, etc...

Sun::4th of July BBQ chicken,potato salad, etc...

I am linking this with MPM, This week I'm #193.

3rd week of June and cupboards are getting bare

My menu this week is definitely coming from the recesses of my pantry and freezer. I need 3/4# hamburger to complete the meals I have planned for the next 10 or so days. Along with milk, cold cereal, salad makings, and some fruit. Total still needed for groceries may be $10-$15?? Gas-about the same??

Dinners

Chicken taco soup (T)

made the turkey pot pie-smells yummy!!

OMGosh!!The pot pie was delish!!!I will do again!!

ham hock and beans with sweet cornbread muffins (W)

beans are soaking-Tues night

Everything a hit - no leftovers!!

Tamale Pie (Th)

Hubs makes this-he got home late so

we had eggs on toast with yogurt

turkey pot pie (Fri)

hubs made tamale pie

ham/eggs over toast, F&Y smoothie (Sa)

chicken taco soup is now planned

frozen pizza and green salad (Su)

expect as planned

Lunches

lunch meat,tuna, sammys x 2 (T,Su)

had these Wed and??
pizza tv dinners (W)

had these Tues instead

McD's mini meals (Th)

as planned - yum and cheap

bean and cheese burritos (F)

spaghetti-o's and garlic bread(Sa)

Breakfast

cold cereal x2 days (T,Sa)

hot cereal x 2 days (Th,Su)

pancakes (Wed)

sausage gravy over sourdough (Fri)

I will be posting this on MPM I'm #268 there read what hundreds of others are making for their families this week. I try to update daily what we did consume.

Vacation Week Menu

We're taking a mini vacation this week and going to explore the area that we are considering relocating to. Anyway, we are having a transient menu - lot's of PBJ's,

We are staying at a Wyndham hotel for $45 a night and they serve breakfast so we'll make sammys for lunches and be dollarmenuaires for dinner.

Mon::Salisbury steaks, mashed instant, mango slices

as planned

Tue::$1 menu

Reno Buffett - it was ok not OK!!

Wed::$1 menu

brought the CP with us so we had BBQ chicken sammys

Thu::Pizza, green salad

as planned

Fri::Stew, rolls

working on it right now

Sat::Chili Cheese Fries,mandarins

guys on their own tonight

Sun::Roast Beef Au Jus sammys, steamed carrots

Happy Father's Day

There it is, the menu for the week. As usual, anything can change at any time for any reason. I usually update daily, IDK how that is going to work this week. I plan on being busy but I know I will have a few minutes to get online in the evenings with my free wifi. I sure hope it gets warm enough for us to get to use the outdoor pool.

I am linking this up to MPM, I'm #277

Menu plan for 2nd week of June a bit late

No shopping this week, just the menu that is better late than never as that seems to be my modus operendi this week. So, here's my menu plan for the rest of the week...As usual, I will update daily and alter any menu for any reason so keep coming back!!

Tue::Beef and bean Doritos nachos, mango slices

had as planned - good and easy
Wed::CP BBQ chicken over baked potatoes, green beans

In the CP already - YUM!!!
Thu::Ham and eggs over toast, F&Y Smoothie

had as planned
Fri::Salisbury steaks, rice, mandarins

will leave for guy by 5pm
Sat::Frozen Pizza, and green salad

guys on their own
Sun::spinach lasagna, garlic bread
Dad will make before I get home at 6pm

I will be liking this to MPM at Organizing Junkie, I'm #316,Focus Check Friday I'm #x, and usually I post at Grocery Cart Challenge I'm #x there

June 1st thru the 6th menu plan

I don't have one yet but I am on my way to go shopping to see what special deals I can find to further reduce our food budget to less than $200 this month. So, I'll get back to y'all alter this evening maybe even with some pics??? let's hope!!!.....Julie

Have any of you seen this site?? It looks interesting I think I might spend some time there to figure it out.

Shopping went ok. I always overspend when I have a hubby helper LOL. We spent $70 at WinCo, $12 at Dollar Tree, $50 at Grocery Outlet. and $20 fast food. I probably need another $20 for tp, fruit, milk and cereal to get us through 2 weeks. Then another $100 for the rest of the month would be optimal but I think it may be more like $50. This summer my family may need the services of the food bank. IDK yet but I did not make the money I thought I would before my job ended. :(

Don't forget to go over to MPM at Organizing Junkie. I'm #161 this week. Also, link over to Grocery Cart Challenge this week I'm #4 at the shopping round-up. This week over at Focus Check Friday this post is #2. I put this post up because one of my focuses is to keep a tight lid on our menu and, my pantry,it has to last us through the summer until we hopefully move.(Reno or bust??)

My menu is subject to change at any time for any reason but it should go as follows::

Mon::Fast Food&FFYS

as planned

Tue::Salsa Chicken over rice

chicken was too dry so made it into chicken tacos

try my trick it got great raves!!

Wed::Hamburger helper,watermelon

as planned

Thu::BBQ Chicken over pots

traveling today - fast food - YUCK!!!

Fri::Salisbury steak,rice,broccoli

will leave this ready for guys to eat

Sat::Fish sticks, fries, mandarins

Guys can open bags and cans - simple

Sun::beef,rice and bean burritos,salad

Easy to prepare when I get home at 6pm

May 24 til the end.....

Hi gals, It's the end of May already.Today I've been reading others' blogs and I hope y'all have fun camping this Memorial Day. I however will be celebrating my 40 somethingeth birthday that day with my close friends and immediate family (maybe drinking a bit of champagne-he he he) My menu is pretty set this week as the food is getting limited or I should say less options...

Mon::Zatarain's Dirty Rice and orange slices

Zatarain's and pineapple pieces

Tue::BBQ chicken legs, mac and cheese, broccoli

Cheater Chicken Pot Pie my way

Wed::beef burritos,spanish rice, fruit salad

spaghetti,corn,garlic bread

Thu::chicken stir fry fry over rice

ham and eggs with f&y smoothie

Fri::spaghetti,corn,garlic bread

chicken stir fry over rice

Extra:: ham hock and beans (for weekend lunches)

Sat::cheater chicken pot pie

pork steak, mac&cheese, can fruit

Sun::ham and eggs over toast, f&y smoothie

Round Table Hawiian Pizza

Monday May 31 is my B-day so we will be going to Hula's --my special choice

I will be linking this with MPM at Organizing Junkie I'm #267 this week.

BTW:: This brown shows what we did have for dinner that night

From the store I need 4 more chx legs, a box of mac and cheese, a cake mix with frosting (I have a coupon for that!) and maybe a can of cream chx soup??

Menu Plan May 15 - 23

Once again, life is beating me up so I have not kept up with documenting my menu planning. I will try to get back on track, albeit a bit early so at least this way I can check it off my done list LOL

Mon::chimichangas, fruit salad

CP chili, rice,milk&cookies

Tue::chx legs, mac&cheese,broccoli

Panda Express (disappointing)

Wed::CP Chili, cornbread, apple slices

Chx legs,mac&cheese,watermelon

Thu:: eggs on toast, f&y smoothie

frozen pizza and watermelon slices

Fri::frozen pizza, green salad

CP beef veggie stew,dinner rolls

Sat::soup and sammys

FFYS

Sun::fast food or??

Don't forget #1-to come back for updates as I reserve the right to change or alter the menu at any time for any reason-and I do, #2-to link up at Menu Plan Monday over at Organizing Junkie, with hundreds of others, I'm #244, and #3-I'm linking this up to A Slob Comes Clean's Focus Check Friday there, I'm #1.....Julie

Menu Plan April 19th - 25th

Hi people, It has been a few weeks since participating in the weekly menu posting because we had spring break and 2 school furlough days off so I did not get to use the computer much as the kids took control of all electronic devices LOL, then it came down with a virus, again thanks to the kids' games. I am hoping that I finally got it but I was without the 'puter for over a week LOL serious withdrawals!!! So, onto the planning of the menu.

Mon:: porcupine balls and rice with green beans

Tue:: turkey veggie soup and garlic bread

Wed:: ham and eggs over toast

Thu:: turkey veggie casserole

Fri:: chili and cornbread

Sat:: CP BBQ chicken over rice

Sun:: pozole and cheesy tortillas

Last time shopping (on the 9th) I got a HUGE turkey for $8 so we have had turkey and potatoes for a few dinners, sammys for lunches and tonight burritos. I am trying to make a stock for soup but I used too much water and it is very plain. I have added in a few chicken bouillon cubes to help it and I will be making a full meat, veggie and pasta soup Tuesday afternoon for dinner that night. Ya know, just add in some veggies for a few hours then add back in the meat and some noodles then voila dinner is served!!

This is the part of our month where we eat from our cupboards. I have spent about $280 on groceries so far this month and have $20 next Friday to get us some more milk, cereal and fresh produce OK, OK and I will admit a few 2 liters of soda and some dessert makings also.

We are getting used to shopping without food stamps, but I am not having much luck with couponing, any hints?? Please leave comments

April 2010 Dinner Plans and Ideas

Dinner Plans

F/burgers, potato chunks, canned pears
SA/chicken nuggets, box pots, green salad, fruit slices
SU/turkey roast, gravy, rice, cranberry, green beans
M/Corn dogs, French fries, fruit slices, green salad
T/CP BBQ chicken, white rice, broccoli
W/burgers, fries, fruit
TH/tuna helper, can veggie
F/fast food - dollar menu or??

Dinner Ideas

ham and eggs on toast, f&y smoothie
chicken noodle soup and rolls

CP chicken taco soup, cheesy tortilla crisps
pozole, rolls
spaghetti, garlic bread, corn
hamburger helper, corn
tuna helper, can fruit
burritos, rice, fixings
burgers, rice, corn
tamale pie
CP chili, corn bread
stew
pancakes and eggs
LO spaghetti soup, garlic bread

I need 4 more of all 3 meals plus 5+ snack items (granola bars, fruit snax, poptarts), 5 desserts, 4 gallons milk, 2 to 3 boxes cereal and $40 for produce to complete out my month healthily, or more likely, I'll have $20 towards produce and $30 more grocery monies to plan wisely. I also need to plan for Dollar tree on the 9th for maybe $20 to include bread, milk, bologna, sweets, snax and misc. Also, I planned for $50 at the end of the month for milk, cereal, fast food lunch, and gas. This makes $90 total see breakdown listed below Payday for May is on a Friday April 30th so we should be good!!

Breakfasts are:: cereal, oatmeal, eggs, leftovers,

Lunches are:: sammys, top ramen , pizzas, salads, canned ravs and leftovers



Grocery list for remainder of April

1 bag chicken breasts or big pan of legs $ 6
fruit and veggies $20
milk x 4 $12
chocolate milk - opt -----
hot cereal - opt -----
frozen pizza x 4 $ 4
frozen entree $ 4
8 grain bread x 2 $ 3
sourdough bread x 2 $ 2
lunch meat x 2 $ 3
canned veggies x 2 $ 1
desserts x 4 $ 9
fruit snax x 2 $ 5
poptarts x 2 $ 5
WM garlic bread 1 - 2 $ 2
granola bars x 2 $ 2
misc $ 7
TOTAL $$ 90.00

End of March 2010 Menu Plan

Phew!! It's finally here, the end of this long month.There were 5 weeks in this month to feed my family fabu dinners. and, I did it!!! OK, so not all were Fabu but we have all eaten, and eaten well. My family did complain a bit about my milk secret (adding in a can of evap with equal water) but they don't quite know what the difference is so I will keep doing it until I run out of the free evap because I know they will become accustomed to it!! So to get us through tis week, this is what I have planned..

Sun:: CP salsa chicken over rice

had as planned rice was undercooked:(

Mon::meatballs and gravy over noodles

ham/egg quiche,steamed broccoli

Tue::ham/egg quiche, broccoli

Subway samwiches $10-AWANA's

Wed::some kind of soup*see below*

R/T pizza-forgot it is open house

Thu::fast food and shopping

kids gone, parents artichokes YUM!!

Fri::probably pizza ($5 coupons)

hamburgers, oven fries, watermelon

Sat::IDK must feed 7, probably tacos

chicken strips, boxed pots, grape juice

Sun::Easter (Turkey and goodies??)

meatball strogonoff over rice, mixed fruit

For soups, I can create at least 3 different kinds-pozole, chicken noodle, or LO spaghetti soup. I will take a vote and the most popular one will be created. Also, thur and fri are kind of interchangeable since we have to go out of town for both.

As usual, all items can be exchanged for any reason at any time (hormones be da*ned) and I will be linking this up with MPM at orgjunkie and GCC as well as any others that catch my interest.

This week of the month can be fun because I am collecting coupons, making menus then breaking down into my shopping list. I can't wait to go shopping I think we have $300 this month YIPPEE!!!

And, lastly, I will be updating as the week goes along with the planned meals in dark gold and what we consume in green. Thanks for reading my blog and please leave comments, suggestions or questions. I love hearing from y'all!!!

Menu Plan March 22-28

Here we go again, another menu to plan.....
Can y'all tell that I'm not too excited to be doing it??? Well, I'm not!! I am tired of having such limited choices.Having no money to get more groceries and having the fear that we might run out of groceries before we run out of month. I know I will be able to create something but OMGosh this $200 thing just is not working for us,well, maybe it can work, it is just tough!! I have used up most of my pantry stockpile except for the 7 cans of generic tomato soup that has a very off flavor and 6 cans of evaporated milk. I do add a evap milk and equal water into the milk at 3/4 gallon and have had no complaints (they don't know-he he). So without further ado (about nothing) let's get to that menu plan or more likely what I have available to create this week.....

Chicken noodle soup X 2
Pozole and breadmaker rolls
LO potstickers and green salad (3/21/10)
pork and gravy over mashed
tuna helper and canned fruit (3/23/10)
meatballs and gravy over noodles
spaghetti
my famous LO spaghetti soup
chicken taco soup
chili with couscous (3/22/10)
blueberry pancakes a no meat meal
chicken stir fry over rice

So as you can see I can get through, just tough, and...all these items are mine so Hubs will not be able (willing) to help cook. this sux LOL.
OK, usual disclaimer, all items can change at any time for any hormonal reason and come back as I will be updatine what we actually do consumne and the day we do
Also, I will be linking this with MPM at Organizing Junkie and with no shopping to report I will probably not be linking at GCC this week or next but I will be reading what everybody else saved on.

Menu Plan March 15 - 21

Menu, Menu, gotta make my menu.What do I have? What can I create? What sounds good?
This $200 a month thing is tough. My kids expect more processed stuff and can you believe it but by cooking from scratch that I am gaining weight? Yep, gaining!! I know it is from all the taste tests that I must do, I am sure! It will all balance out soon I hope, cuz even 5 pounds feels icky and all around my mid section to boot.
OK so here is what I have planned so far and as y'all know I can change any menu for any hormonal reason and trust me at my age there are many!!! So, here goes.....

Sun::Pork chop and gravy over mashed,veg

ended up with tacos see this post
Mon::Chicken taco soup or salsa chx

made Tues menu due to sore throat
Tue::French toast and sausage, fruit slices

Beef and bean nachos, orange slices
Wed::CP Beef and bean Chili,tortilla chips

Chicken patty/veggie sammy, tator tots
Thu::Creamy chicken noodles and steamed carrots

Expect as planned
Fri::out to dinner?? for Wimpy Kid Movie

$2 at fast food&home FFYS-no movie :(
Sat::Chicken nugget salad with rolls

IDK probably chili and chips
Sun::Beef nachos and orange slices

pork and gravy over mashed with corn

As usual I will be linking this with MPM at organizing Junkie with several hundred like minded persons. Come back to see what we really did consume.....Julie

The yellow color is what I had originally planned at the beginning of the week. The blue color is what we really did have and what I expect to have during the week.

Menu Plan March 8 - 14

Still adjusting to the no food stamp thing. We are into month 2. I expect this budgeting change to be tough for another month or so, then my job is over in June and we will have to again adjust to even less income yet still too much for assistance. It could be worse I know!!!
So I have done some shopping this past weekend. We went to WinCo over in Yuba City. Spent $50 there and another $7 at Dollar Tree( We love their $1 loaf of sourdough bread). My best deal over at WinCo was the tuna helper for 98 cents with a $1 off coupon wyb a can of tuna so, we got 2 and 2 cans generic tuna for 50 cents each that makes it 50 cents for a tuna helper dinner. We can do that!!!!! My boys love to eat it so...even better!!!My menu for this week is variable. These are the items that we have available to eat.

chicken nuggets, tator tots and fruit salad
Kids loved thesse Hubs not so much oh well, will make again!!
ham and eggs on toast with fruit and yogurt smoothie
having Friday without the ham as Hubs ate it all
impossibly easy cheeseburger pie
As usual, a successful dinner for a Thursday night
chicken tacos with beans and fixings.
didn't get to this dinner yet this week maybe Sunday??
soup and sammys
had Wednesday when we got home from shopping
pork and gravy over mashed with green beans
Defrosting as we speak for Saturdays main event LOL
Leftovers FFYS dinner or chicken taco soup??
Look for this again on next weeks menu

This if course will change some but I don't expect it to change much as we are out of money for the month. All things are paid though and I can walk to work so gas should be minimal.
I will be linking this with MPM, and GCC have you been reading these great posts??

Menu Plan for March 1 - 7 2010

Here is what I have planned for this week after my shopping and what I still have in supply. My usual disclaimer, this menu plan can and will change or alter for any hormonal reason at any time so keep coming back for updated choices.

Sun 2/28:: Turkey roast, roast pots, canned green beans

had as planned green beans

Mon 3/1:: Chicken cordon bleu sammys with lettuce and tomato

had deli sammys - I was low energy (getting sick)

Tues 3/2:: Ham & Egg with F&Y smoothie

had Mon menu with cantaloupe slices-good dilaudid!!

Wed 3/3 ::Chicken nugget salad, breadmaker rolls

Dad made Tue menu still under weather but getting better

Thu 3/4:: CP Chili with tortilla crisps

made beef/bean enchilada casserole, mandarins (xtra kid)

Fri 3/5::Creamchx soup and pbj sammys

simple dinner needed here, it's Friday after all LOL
ended up having Sani Food deli sammys

Sat 3/6:: Beef tacos, refried beans, fixings

Sun 3/7::Chx, Chz, Veg, Bean Enchilada casserole, mandarins

I will be linking this to: MPM, GCC, others to be listed as linked!

Menu Plan for the last week of Feb 2010

This is what I have planned for this weeks menu::

Hamburger Helper and can corn had Sat 2/20

out to dinner sat 2/27
Chicken stir fry over rice wed 2/24

Spaghetti,can veg, garlic bread thur 2/25
CP ham, oven fries & veggies Sun 2/21
Ham and Eggs on toast, fruit and yogurt smoothie Fri 2/26
Cheesy chicken, bean, and veggie quesadillas Tues 2/23

Alfredo tortellini with ham, steamed broccoli Mon 2/22

If needed, I can still make 2 chili's, 2 - 3 other soups, more canned baked beans and rice and another breakfast for dinner. However, payday is Feb 27 (next Sat) so we are more than ok with food this month. YIPPEE!!

I will link this to MPM with over 400 similar minded smart women

MPM week #3 Feb 2010

Well, were home this week - school is off, so I am responsible for all meals my starving, growing boys consume.

For breakfasts, I plan simple stuff like cereal and milk, eggs on toast and cream of wheat that I make the night b4 and leave on the stove

Lunches will mainly be either LO's or self serve sammys with fruit slices and chips

Dinners should go somewhat as follows::::::::::

Sun::Ziti casserole, green salad had chx legs, mac salad

Mon:: IDK maybe leftovers??or Sun Menu??or helper

Tue::CP beef sammys, fruit salad

Wed::pork chop soup and rolls

Thu::hamburger helper, corn

Fri::hash brown casserole, fruit salad or slices

Sat::beans and rice with fruit salad

As usual all items can change at any time for any reason as well, Iposting what we did eat for dinners as I go along

Lastly, I have linked this to the following: GCC, MPM, others to be listed when linked

MPM for week #2 in Feb 2010

Well, it's time again to get my menu plan ready for this upcoming week. It is kind of a push week because we have next week off school so, many assignments need to be completed and turned in for the kids, also school library books returned etc...

I also have created my menu with spending only $350 this month on groceries and household stuff vs. the usual $500 as I am learning to live without dedicated food money. However, years of keeping a pretty good pantry will come into play this month and next while I learn more new budget options

Here is what I have planned::::::

Sun::tuna helper, fruit salad

Mon::Beef tacos and fixings

Tue::ham, stuffing, green beans

Wed::hamburger patties, fries, applesauce

Thu::French toast and bacon with orange slices

Fri::split pea soup and rolls

Sat::ham and potato casserole, fruit slices

My usual disclaimer, all items can be changed at any time for any hormonal reason.

Also, I will be linking this menu with MPM, GCC, Dining with Debbies Crockpot Wednesday, and others I will list and link as I go along.