Weekly Menu

 We have a HUGE music festival coming in to town this weekend so I have planned ahead to try and avoid unnecessary trips to the store. (Upwards of 40,000 people are arriving in Ionia beginning yesterday for the weekend.  It’s going to be a zoo) 

So here’s my plan! 

Friday - Quiche Night - Mushroom Spinach and Swiss cheese quiche and Three Cheese quiche.  Since they are both meatless I plan to cook Bacon to go along side and make a blueberry coffee cake. 

Saturday - we have some fun plans during the day (pending how bad the traffic is - if it’s crazy we aren’t going anywhere!) with my mom and then the guys head to a men’s night.  

Sunday - to keep it simple before our Fantasy Football draft I’m making little sausage crescent rolls, pasta salad, and party queso

Monday - Cheesy potato soup and bread 

Tuesday - Beef Flautas and rice

Wednesday - Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Thursday — Pretzel mustard crusted chicken and fried rice 

Weekly Menu

 As summer winds down and our fall schedule starts I shift gears with menu planning as our evenings get a little fuller and we eat in shifts more often. I tried the idea of meal prepping for the week this past week by cooking meals for Tuesday-Thursday all on Tuesday. Won’t do that again! 🤣🤣🤣👎. Ha!  I did not enjoy cooking for endless hours in one day!  I’d rather plan super easy meals!  

Anyway, here’s the plan! 

Friday: Boneless turkey breast and potatoes in the crockpot

Saturday - Dinner at my moms

Sunday - it’s Baptism Sunday so we will be later heading for home and plan to grab something. 

Monday - Spaghetti Carbonara and French Bread

Tuesday - Amish baked chicken and noodles

Wednesday - everyone’s kind of on their own 

Thursday - Barbacups and fries

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 Here’s the plan for this (kinda) quiet week

Friday - Nate’s choice.  Whether we grill or go out, it’s his choice as Josh is gone. (Josh got to do this a few weeks ago.)

Saturday- it’s been awhile because the life of teens in summertime = busy!  We are going to my mom’s! 

Sunday - Burgers, 

Monday - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn 

Tuesday- Meatballs over rice and salad 

Wednesday - Korean Beef Sloppy Joes and veggies and fruit

Thursday - chicken and Dumplings Casserole and salad 

Weekly Menu

 How can it be August!  I feel like the summer has just flown by and I just want to make it slow down!  I am not ready to start thinking about school and schedules quite yet! 

Here’s the plan : 

Friday - Chili dogs and Corn on the Cob

Saturday - Nate is going to a teen activity so I’m not quite sure how timing will work - I may drop  him off and go see a movie! 

Sunday - my plan is that Darryl and I can take off for the day for our anniversary!! 

Monday - My guys band is playing in a talent show at a local fair and I’m part of the “transport team” (in other words —I’m hauling gear 🤣) so I am hoping to indulge in my one elephant ear a year for dinner!! 

Tuesday - it’s our anniversary and I’m not cooking! 

Wednesday - tacos

Thursday - BBQ grilled chicken, fried potatoes and green beans 

Weekly Menu

 This week both boys go to camp!  My menu is always flexible during this week! 

Friday (7/10) - dinner out with Josh 

Saturday (7/11) - we have an Open couple Open Houses to attend today. 

Sunday (7/12) - Crockpot Fajitas before the boys head to camp.  Well, the guys get this while I have my once a year book club before we take the guys to camp!  🤪

Monday -Thursday (7/13-7/16) - Josh and.Nate are gone all week so we will have a mix of take out and easy meals 😊

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Friday (7/3) - fresh baked pizza and salad 

Saturday (7/4) - brats/hot dogs, potato salad, corn on the cob and chips 

Sunday (7/5) - chicken tacos 

Monday (7/6) - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Tuesday (7/7) - pork chops and Mac and cheese

Wednesday (7/8) -‘meatball soup and bread

Thursday (7/9) - roasted chicken and noodles

Weekly Menu

 As I mentioned last week, my brother Ken will be here around this time (not sure of the exact dates yet).  So, I will plan my menu with knowing that some days we will be at my mom's enjoying time with Ken.

Here's the plan

Friday (6/19) - The boys have a Worship concert tonight so they eat at camp.  Darryl and I will grab something. 

Saturday (6/20) - this is up in the air as everyone is going different directions; I’m not sure when or where we will all land by dinner! 

Sunday (6/21) - It's Father's Day!  And my brother will be here!  So maybe we can do steaks on the grill or something on the grill. 

Monday (6/22) - I know we will eat at home as I have choir practice.  Zuppa Soup and bread is the plan 

Tuesday (6/23) - Josh and Nate have Bible Study so I’m not sure on dinner - maybe the adults will eat together🤷‍♀️

Wednesday (6/24) - my freezer and cupboards are full so I’ll pick based in plans and who is home!  

Thursday (6/25) - Dinner at my mom’s with Ken before he heads out on Friday. 

Weekly Menu

 This next week Josh and Nate will be gone during the day at Worship Camp.  They really enjoy this week of creating music with friends; it is a little hard to fathom that this is Josh's last year as a camper.  It is the first of the "last" things for him as he is now a Senior!  

Here's the plan: 

Friday (6/12) - Amish Chicken, mashed potatoes and roasted veggies 

Saturday (6/13) - We have to pick Nate up from a week of camp, attend an Open House for Lunch plus some running in the afternoon for Josh as he has a staff meeting for camp.  Dinner - I’m leaning towards tacos because it’s easy! 

Sunday (6/14) - We are heading to my in-laws for the day. 

Monday (6/15) - Chick-Fa-Lay Nuggets (homemade) and Fries

Tuesday (6/16) - I “think” it’s just Darryl and I as the boys have Bible Study after worship camp.  So we might grab something easy. 

Wednesday (6/17) - Slow Cooker Zuppa and Bread

Thursday - 6/18) - Pork loin and fried rice

A side note - my brother, Ken, is coming up for a visit some time around now - I just don't have exact dates so this menu may change! 

Weekly Menu

 May was a whirlwind.  So many days of changed menus and recipes not used because days were so busy.  Whew!  I did a grocery pick up on Saturday, May 23rd and made a silent agreement with myself not to go again for two weeks HA!  Well, I am trying to stick to that as much as possible.  I did have to stop on Friday, the 29th, to get some milk and Gatorade but otherwise we have plenty of things in the fridge/freezer/cupboards to carry us through for another week of so (actually longer - but I will need to pick up random little things!) 

So, here's the plan:

Friday (6/5) - breakfast casserole and banana bread 

Saturday (6/6) - Heading to my mom's for dinner

Sunday (6/7) - Swedish meatballs and noodles

Monday (6/8) - Chicken Alfredo and carrots

Tuesday (6/9) - Grilled chucked, rice, and roasted veggies 

Wednesday (6/10) - Eggs, toast, and applesauce 

Thursday (6/11) -  Sausage McMuffjns , and fruit

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 Welcome to a new week of meals and a new month!  

Friday - tonight is our homeschool co-ops first high school spring social so we will be eating at that. 

Saturday- heading to my father-in-laws to do yard work

Sunday - Taco bowls 

Monday - Beef and Broccoli in the crock pot with rice

Tuesday - pork chops, fried rice, and roasted zucchini and mushrooms

Wednesday- youth group

Thursday - biscuits and gravy 

Weekly Menu - My Birthday Weekend!

 

Welcome to my birthday weekend!  I enjoy my birthday - I feel like I need to celebrate that I’ve earned another year!  

Friday - tonight is up in the air!  Darryl is going to his dads, Nate is going to a friends and Josh and I are going to see Averie’s tennis match. Everyone will eat and that’s all that matters 🤣

Saturday - birthday fun! 

Sunday - we are celebrating my birthday with my mom.  Burgers, fruit and dip, fresh cucumber pickles, and cowboys beans 

Monday - My birthday!  I plan on just enjoying my favorite things.  A breakfast pastry to enjoy; a BLT for lunch and, due to choir practice, a French bread pizza for dinner! 

Tuesday - shrimp and grits with cornbread 

Wednesday - youth group

Thursday - roast, noodles, and corn 

Weekly Menu

It's been a busy few weeks - good  -- but busy.  Our co-op wraps up today with our annual parent meeting and then we will just have field trips and meet-ups throughout the spring and summer.  I'm looking forward to having some Friday's free!  Anyway, this is a super busy week again which means I don't cook a whole lot HA! 

Friday - Josh and Nate are heading to a game night; Darryl is heading to his dad's; and I am putting on my PJ's and enjoying a quiet night at home after a busy day! 

Saturday- Josh and Nate are participating in a Worship Night with our Co-Op so before hand we will get something to eat (well, actually, while they are rehearsing, the adults will grab dinner HA!) 

Sunday - Our church is having a pot luck today! 

Monday - Choir Resumes! I’m keeping it simple with tacos

Tuesday - Lasagna, Garlic Bread, and Green Beans

Wednesday - Youth Group! 

Thursday - BBQ Cups and Chips and Dip

Weekly Menu

 It's been a busy few weeks so I've been a little behind/slow on getting blog posts put up and I apologize for that!  I almost missed this menu post and I never miss these HA!  Our Co-op ends today so things "might" calm down a little after this but I find anytime I say that, it seems to get more busy!  

Here's the plan for the coming week: 

Friday - Tonight is our Presentation Night so we eat around that; the boys and I are at the church pretty much all day so we usually step away for a few minutes late afternoon to get something to eat. 

Saturday - My mom and I are going to a concert in the afternoon and then getting something for dinner; the guys have a mens night with guys from church and are eating there. 

Sunday - We are taking off for a family day.  I'll share details later :-) 

Monday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and corn.  This is a carry over from last week. 

Tuesday - My mom and I are planning to have dinner with two of my cousins.  I have Tacos planned for the guys at home. 

Wednesday - Youth Group Night

Thursday - My brother Kel and sister-in-law Deb will be in town so we are eating at my mom's and playing a game (I think!) 

Weekly Menu

My brother, Ken, is in town for the week so we will be eating with him and my mom several days.  :-)  It's always a nice treat when a family member is in town!   

Here's the plan:

Friday-Sunday - We will be most likely eating at my mom's with Ken (and probably playing a game or two!).  I do have some "back-up" meals planned just in case plans change. 

Monday - Chicken and Rice-a-Roni

Tuesday - Pork Chops, Fried Potatoes, and Zucchini

Wednesday - Youth Group

Thursday - Shrimp and Grits and Crescent Rolls 

Weekly Menu

 Welcome to 2026 meal planning! 

This next week we start to get back into our full routine after a wonderfully relaxing holiday season.  Youth groups, piano lessons, Centershot, TKD, and our Co-op!  I’m thankful for such great activities for my guys but it keeps us running sometimes!  

Here’s the plan for the coming week: 

Friday - Broccoli cheese soup, ham, and French bread

Saturday- dinner at my mom’s! 

Sunday - meatballs, baked beans and Mac and cheese 

Monday - tacos 

Tuesday - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans

Wednesday - youth groups

Thursday - Shrimp and grits and muffins 

Weekly Menu - It's getting closer!

In case you are wondering, Michigan is in full winter mode.  It's been a few years since we have had "winter" in December.  For the second week in a row, youth group was cancelled due to weather.  I don't mind the days where everything gets cancelled, truth be told.  (My guys, not so much LOL)  Instead I'm enjoying finishing up some things for Christmas and just trying to enjoy the real reason for the season - Jesus.  

Friday - meatballs and Mac and cheese 

Saturday - My guys hanging with Nana while Darryl and I go on a date to celebrate 25 years of our first date! 

Sunday - Concert - So pulled chicken tacos keeps it super simple! 

Monday - Pork Chops, Rice and Green Beans

Tuesday - Chick-Fil-A Nuggets and Fries

Wednesday - Youth group is done until January so now I have to plan dinner. 🤣  Lazy Day Crock Pot Ravilo Lasagna, Salad, and Garlic rolls 

Thursday - Cheesy Broccoli Soup, Rolls and Ham