Menu Plan Monday - November 16th

I'm working from home today since the kids have an eye doctor appointment in the middle of the day. By the time I got in, I'd have to turn around and come home. Not to mention that they would have spent a grand total of about 30 minutes at daycare - in 2 15-minute chunks, no less! So I'm dropping them off and picking them up from preschool and then we're heading out to the eye doctor. I contemplated picking up something for lunch, but our budget was short this pay period, so pb&j at home it is!

So, here's what we're eating this week!

Breakfasts are oatmeal or yogurt with a banana unless otherwise stated.
Lunches are leftovers unless otherwise stated.
We drink skim milk, 100% apple juice, homemade lemonade, or water. I also drink black coffee.

Sunday, November 15:
Breakfast: Cheerios with Banana
Lunch: Peanut Butter Pancakes with Strawberries and Walnuts
Dinner: Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes (John's request), Steamed Carrots, Fruit

Monday, November 16:
Lunch: PB&J on Whole Wheat Bread, Vanilla Pudding, and Orange Wedges
Dinner: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Lettuce Salad, and Fruit

Tuesday, November 17:
Dinner: Baked Chicken, Baked Pumpkin, Brown Rice, Fruit

Wednesday, November 18:
Dinner: Easy Black Bean Soup, Cornbread, Lettuce Salad, Fruit

Thursday, November 19:
Dinner: Crock pot Venison Stew, Homemade Rolls

Friday, November 20:
Dinner: Leftovers

Saturday, November 21:
Breakfast: Out for Mom (Bible Study), Oatmeal Muffins and Strawberry Smoothies for Dad and Kids
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches on Homemade Rolls, Baby Carrots, Fruit
Dinner: Homemade Chicken Calzones with Lettuce Salad

Snacks: fudge swirl cake, oranges, dried apples with toasted pumpkin seeds, apples or stove top popcorn without butter

For more menu planning inspiration, see Organizing Junkie!

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