Menu Plan for the Week of December 16th

Frugal, Fun and Pretty Gift Wrapping

I am thrilled to have 90% of my wrapping done and all out of state packages mailed! I’ve never been this close to done a whole week ahead of time. Usually I’m frantically wrapping on Christmas Eve, but this year, we’ll have 22 family members on Christmas day for dinner, and I wanted to have a few days ahead of time to clean, do some fun things with the kids and relax some.

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:

Tuna mac and cheese casserole (this recipe is good even without the Italian seasoning) and raw veggies
Grocery list: box of macaroni and cheese, peas, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, can of tuna, raw veggies

Garlic wontons, rice and stir fry veggies
Grocery list:  Ground turkey, shredded cabbage, wonton wrappers, soy or teriyaki sauce for dipping, rice and veggies

Chicken and bacon bake, broccoli or green salad, breadsticks
Grocery list: Chicken, Alfredo sauce, bacon, pasta, onion, vegetable or salad and breadsticks

Grocery list:  Turkey burgers, buns, carrots, spinach and baked beans

Steak, baked potatoes and mixed vegetables
Grocery list: steak, potatoes, mixed vegetables, marinade ingredients of your choice

Pizza Bread Salad
Grocery list: lettuce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, breadsticks, tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil

Hope you have a great week!