I have always resisted a weekly menu plan even though I know how much easier my live would be IF I broke down and had ANY plan. I always thought if I planned what to eat I would want to eat it that night. This week I have decided to start posting (or try to) every Monday what our meal plan will be. Hopefully this will help in two different ways. One we are trying to cook at home more often for health reasons and second, to save money. When a family of six sit down to eat at a restaurant - we are talking minimum of $50-$60 with tip. Here comes a secret. My greatest weakness is eating out. I can wear an old t-shirt for years because I don't want to spend the money to buy new clothes but eating out - I could do it every night. Surprising I know - I like to cook. I even think I am a pretty good cook, but having someone bring out a delicious plate of yummy goodness and keep my ice tea full with delicious tea and a fresh slice of lemon... just makes me feel good.
I also hate it when the kids(and dh) start asking me at 1pm what we're having for supper. It's like fingernails on a chalkboard.
SO - I am going to start simple. I purchased this Peel and Stick Wall Decal - Dry Erase Calendar
and I placed it on my kitchen door (FYI it's not white more just frosted - because of the color of the door it looks brown). It will stop everyone from asking me what's for dinner AND I won't lose it. The kids really enjoyed it as well!We started with tonight and the kids enjoyed picking the rest of the week! It was great - they got involved with me. The meals are planned and ready to go.
So drum roll please ... I have a real meal plan for this week!!!!
- Monday - Enchilada Casserole
- Tuesday - Sticky Rice ( rice, garlic powder, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken breast)
- Wednesday - Turkey Meatloaf
- Thursday - homemade mac and cheese
- Friday - chicken tenders
- Saturday - homemade pizza
- Sunday - 4th of July BBQ Ribs
