Menu Plan Monday - Week of January 16, 2011

John's birthday desert! Yum!

We're still plugging away at the pantry challenge here and we are doing very well I might add.  We had some unexpected 'treats' as well - Pizza last night courtesy of a coupon for a free pizza from our favorite pizza place and a trip to IKEA on Saturday meant we ate there (love those Swedish Meatballs!) instead of home.  The trip to IKEA was from our "Recreation" category of our budget, so we didn't touch the bit I have left in our monthly grocery budget this time around.  It's been wonderful to take stock and see what I can do with what's in the cupboards and freezer!  Not to mention, using some things up is a good thing too!

Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday, January 16:
   Breakfast: Cereal and Milk
   Lunch: Breakfast Tacos
   Dinner: Pizza with Orange and Grapefruit Wedges

Monday, January 17:
   Breakfast:  Spiced Waffles with Peaches and Pecans
   Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Homemade Bread, Orange Wedges
   Dinner: Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Golden Beets, Asparagus, Apple-Pear-Banana Salad

Tuesday, January 18:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon
   Dinner:  Baked Tilappia, Homemade Bread, Green Beans, Apple-Pear-Banana Salad

Wednesday, January 19:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pecans and Cinnamon
   Bag Lunches:  Wrap Sandwiches, Applesauce, Carrots or Tomatoes, Cookie, Juice Box
   Dinner:  Veggie Fried Rice, Orange and Grapefruit Wedges

Thursday, January 20:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal Muffins with Bananas
   Dinner:  Baked Beans with Ham, Cornbread, Salad, Apple-Pear-Banana Salad

Friday, January 21:
  Breakfast: Oatmeal with Blueberries and Almonds
  Bag Lunches: Ham Sandwiches, Mandarin Oranges, Carrots or Tomatoes, Cookie, Juice Box
  Dinner:  Cabbage Rolls, Homemade Bread, Apple-Pear-Banana Salad

Saturday, January 22:
   Breakfast: Out for All (Bible Studies)
   Lunch:  Chicken Tortilla Soup, Homemade Tortilla Chips, Orange Wedges
   Dinner:  Macaroni and Cheese with Apples for the Kids, Our for Mom and Dad

What are you eating this week?  Check out I'm an Organizing Junkie! to share!

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