Menu Plan Monday - Week of December 12th

Okay, I almost wrote "November" in that title... is that wishful thinking or what?!

Anyway, we're busy this week and my folks fly in from down south (and the warmth!) on Saturday!  Picked up more 'stuff' at the sales this last week when I went shopping in a full-fledged blizzard (note to self: don't do that again!).  Anyway, we're eating well this week!

Here's what we're having:

Sunday, December 12th:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal Muffins and Oranges
   Lunch: Out after Christmas Programs
   Dinner: Crackers with cheese and sausage, Oranges

Monday, December 13th:
   Breakfast: Cold Cereal, Bananas, and Milk
   Lunch: Hot at school for kids; Leftovers for Mom
   Snack for Mom: Yogurt with Blackberries
   Dinner:  Easy Black Bean Soup, Cornbread, Salad, Fruit

Tuesday, December 14th:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Apples
   Dinner:  Chicken Flavored White and Wild Rice, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Fruit

Wednesday, December 15th:
   Breakfast:  Chai Spiced Oatmeal
   Bag Lunches:  Turkey Wrap Sandwiches, Oranges, Carrots or Tomatoes, Cookie, Juice Box
   Snack for Mom: Crackers and Cheese
   Dinner: BBQ Chicken Legs, Potato Salad, Fruit

Thursday, December 16th:
   Breakfast: Peanut Butter Pancakes with Strawberry Jam
   Dinner:  Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit

Friday, December 17th:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pecans and Cinnamon
   Lunch: Hot at school for the kids; Leftovers for Mom
   Dinner:  Beef Stir Fry, Rice, Orange and Grapefruit Wedges

Saturday, December 18th:
   Breakfast:  Out for All (Bible Studies)
   Lunch: Minestrone Soup, Turkey Wrap Sandwiches, Fruit
   Dinner:  Pork Loin, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Golden Beets, Fruit

What are you eating this week?  For more inspiration or to share visit I'm an Organizing Junkie!

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