Menu Plan - Week of 08/29/11

I've sort of menu planned for awhile now, but in the last month I've started planning in alot more detail. I made myself a spreadsheet with spaces for daily planning/prep. work, breakfasts, lunches, suppers and snacks. I still don't plan snacks, but have a general idea at the beginning of the week what is available for snacking.

It has helped a ton. I don't need to rush around and figure out something for the sitters to feed everyone for lunch and my afternoons go a lot smoother when I already have supper planned and half together before the kids are whining that they are hungry. I also am better able to specifically plan with/for leftovers.

Monday 08/29
Breakfast - eggs, smoothies
Lunch - hotdogs, fruit
Supper - burgers on the grill, sweet corn, coleslaw

Tuesday 08/30
Breakfast - granola, yogurt, peaches
Lunch - pancakes (from freezer)
Supper - chicken stirfry, brown rice

Wednesday 08/31
Breakfast - eggs, bacon
Lunch - chicken salad
Supper - beef stroganoff (from freezer)

Thursday 09/01
Breakfast - oatmeal
Lunch - leftovers
Supper - spaghetti, garlic bread, sweet potatoes

Friday 09/02
Breakfast - cereal, smoothies
Lunch - leftovers
Supper - homemade pizza

Saturday 09/03
Breakfast - french toast
Lunch - sandwiches
Supper - steaks, salmon on the grill, green beans, salad

Sunday 09/04
Breakfast - muffins, fruit
Lunch - tuna melts
Supper - vegetable and lentil soup, bread, salad

Have a blessed week!