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Dec 3, 2012

Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd

Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking

December is here, and my hubby and oldest son have birthdays this month. I CANNOT believe my oldest child will be 17! I remember SO clearly the moment the doctor laid him on me just after he was born and how surreal the moment felt. Now he is almost a man, and I am so proud of him, but I have a hard time imagining where all the time has gone...

Breakfast Options:
(Any combination of the following)
French toast
Cereal
Fruit
Waffles
Toast
Eggs
Oatmeal
Poptarts
Egg whites and spinach (hubby's choice)
Pancakes
English muffins
Muffins
Baked oatmeal
Breakfast cookies
Quiche
Cinnamon rolls

Lunch Options:
(We like to add fruit and/or carrots to any of these "entrees")
Pasta  (my kids love it)
Ravioli
Macaroni and cheese
Vegetarian corn dogs
Vegetarian hamburgers
Hot dogs
Chicken, turkey or ham sandwiches
Graham crackers and milk
English muffins
Peanut butter and fluff sandwiches
Whole wheat toast
Soup
Yogurt or cheese sticks, crackers
Leftovers from dinner

Dinner:

Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking 
Navy bean and ham soup with cornbread
Grocery list: Canned navy bean, ham, onion and cornbread ingredients
Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking

Italian meatball soup and breadsticks
Grocery list: Meatballs, beef broth, Italian style stewed tomatoes, frozen stew vegetables and breadsticks

Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking

Quinoa, chicken and sweet potato stew (Great for the crockpot)
Grocery list: Chicken, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder, red pepper flakes, quinoa, sweet potatoes, black beans, kidney beans and petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil

Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking

Garlic Butter, Chicken, Vegetable and Feta Cheese Pizza
Grocery list: Dough ingredients, garlic butter, chicken, spinach leaves, broccoli, tomato, Feta cheese and mozzarella cheese

Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking

Chicken salad sandwiches, red pepper strips and mandarin oranges
Grocery list: Bread or buns, chicken, mayonnaise OR ranch dressing, pickles, red peppers and fruit

Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking
Chicken quesadillas, carrots and grapes
Grocery list:  Tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken, and whatever else you like on your quesadillas, some use peppers or tomatoes, sour cream, salsa...
Hope you have a great week!
Blessings,
Menu Plan for the Week of December 2nd, Joyful Homemaking

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  1. Beach Monkeys - Jen says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Stopping by from MPM. I cannot wait to try the sweet potato stew!! We are looking for some stew/soup recipes and yours look yumalicious!
    Thanks!
    Hugs!
    Jen @www.beachmonkeys.net

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  2. Debbie says

    December 4, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Today is the last day to enter round 3 of Merry Merry Munchies at Dining With Debbie. I have a great giveaway going on that you won't want to miss: (1) $50 gift card to robinsonlane.com, my favorite jeweler and (2) a signed copy of Arkansas Pie: A Slice of the Natural State by author and fellow blogger, Kat Robinson. I hope your will come link up. http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-merry-merry-munchies-3-baked.html

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  3. BerryMorins Bits & Tips says

    December 6, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    MPM definitely keeps me on track. I actually look forward to Mondays!
    Every time I look at my son's face I still see the screaming newly born baby boy. He's now 20 yrs old. They do grow up so quickly.
    Your menu plan looks delicious.
    Have a wonderful week!

    Reply

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