Menu Plan January 26-February 1

Hi, y'all! I'm back.

Life just got a little crazy busy there for a week or two, and blogging was about the last thing on my to-do-but-never-got-done list!

Can you believe it's the last week of January already? I'm not trying to wish my life away, but I'm ready for spring! How about you?

Now here's what I've got planned for the week:

Monday
Feel better chicken stew

Tuesday
Italian sausage sandwiches

Wednesday
Crockpot roasted chicken, green beans

Thursday
Steak, baked potatoes

Friday
Homemade pizza

Saturday
Almond crusted chicken (new recipe)

Sunday
Crockpot steak chili (made with leftover steak from Thursday)

For more meal planning inspiration, visit Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday.

Menu Plan January 12-18

After a very cold week last week, we're returning to our normal January temps here in the Deep South. I mean, I can count on one hand the times we've hit single digits since I've lived here. And last Wednesday night/Thursday morning was one of them. So thankful for a warm, comfortable house and a cozy fireplace that my husband so faithfully kept going through our cold snap.

We also started back to school for our second semester, which was a blessing. The kids work independently these days, for the most part at least. I still teach them grammar - hey, I was an English teacher for years! We still take time to discuss things like science and history after they've done their assignments. But every day I'm reminded that they're growing up and I won't have them as my students much longer. Sometimes I wish I could slow down time!

Now here's what I've got planned for our meals this week:

Monday
Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup - slow cooker

Tuesday
Spaghetti and Italian meatballs, bread

Wednesday
Slow cooker citrus and herb turkey breast, mashed potatoes

Thursday
Mini cheddar meatloaves, spinach and kale saute

Friday
Homemade pizza

Saturday
Grilled chicken, ratatouille

Sunday
Balsamic pork loin, potatoes, roasted zucchini

For more meal planning inspiration, visit Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday.

Menu Plan January 5-11

Well, our holiday season is over. The kids start school today and our routine will get back to normal. We all enjoyed our time off and the break from school. But I must confess, I do like having a schedule and knowing what's coming next.

Of course, every year one of our family goals is to eat healthy. And we've done a pretty good job of it, cutting out most processed foods. But we can do better. I can do better as the meal planner and preparer.

So we now have lots and lots of veggies and fruit in the fridge for snacks. And whole grain sprouted bread for sandwiches. Of course, I will still make homemade bread too.

Now, here's what I've got planned for this week:

Monday
Stuffed pepper soup

Tuesday
Greek chicken, roasted zucchini

Wednesday
Moroccan meat patties, fried kale

Thursday
Lemon thyme chicken, steamed broccoli slaw

Friday
Homemade pizza

Saturday
Fried cabbage with bacon

Sunday
Crockpot coconut curry chicken

For more meal planning inspiration, visit Organizing Junkie's Menu Plan Monday.

Happy New Year!

It's 2015, my friends!

Here is my prayer for each of you in this coming year: