Well, I was just starting to hope that winter was going to skip us this year…The temps were in the 60’s, and my son was wearing shorts outside, and then…we got dumped on this weekend, with about 10 inches of snow, and frigid windy weather.  Since then I’ve been complaining to anyone who would listen, that I want to move to Hilton Head.  😛  My hubby is from Maine so he’s in his glory in the snow, but I much prefer the indoors, curled up by a warm fire, with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa.  The cold temperatures do make it enjoyable to make some delicious comfort food though, like stews and chili’s, and this week I took advantage of that, and made a scrumptious lean beef, sweet potato and black bean chili, which was so good!

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This was outside my window this morning.

Yesterday I published a couple of Free Printable Chore Charts, and made a mistake with the title, so the link didn’t work.  I’m so sorry about that, and here is the new link, which I promise will work!

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Ok, on to the new menu plan for the week, which is full of delicious family dinner recipes from these lovely ladies, of which I’m happy to be a part of!

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We are giving you all some delicious variety in dinner recipes for your family!

family dinner recipes, Family Dinner Recipes, Joyful HomemakingEasy Tuna Pot Pie

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One Pot Burrito Bowls
from New South Charm

family dinner recipes, Family Dinner Recipes, Joyful HomemakingGreek Quinoa Salad from Jonesin’ for Taste

family dinner recipes, Family Dinner Recipes, Joyful HomemakingPizza Tuscana from Cooking with Carlee

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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas from Recipe Treasures

family dinner recipes, Family Dinner Recipes, Joyful HomemakingCrock Pot Pineapple Chicken from Budget Girl

For dessert, how about these Sunny Lemon Curd Cupcakes from A Day in Candiland.

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If you’d like some ideas for earlier in the day:
Breakfast Ideas:
(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
Pumpkin pancakes
Baked eggs and cheese casserole
Toasted peanut butter & banana sandwich
Coconut Quinoa Granola

Lunch Ideas:
(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 (We like Hebrew National)
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

If you’d like some assistance with menu planning and grocery shopping, be sure to check out my free printables:
Dinner Planner and Grocery List Printable
Weekly Meal Planner
Printable Grocery List

Hope you have a wonderful week!

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