planning – Elizabeth Hafner

Menu | Week of 5.15.2017

May 17, 2017Tagged budget, dinner, food, meal, meal planning, menu, planning, weeklyLeave a comment

Since Sunday was Mother’s Day I goofed off and didn’t do any of my normal things to get ready for the week ahead. Well, I pretty much goofed off all weekend and it was great. So all this goofiness led to me not making a menu, grocery shopping or doing any meal prep. We were also out of milk this morning and oatmeal. Two things my boys can’t live without. Oops.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Leftovers

Pancakes, eggs and bacon

Beans, Rice, Cornbread

It’s a very basic, simple menu this week and a little more budget friendly too. I did get my lunch meal prep in today so that was good. Trying to stay on track to being a bit healthier.

Here are some photos of last week’s meals from Instagram. The salmon salad was amazing and I’ll be posting that recipe this week!

Menu | Week of 5.8.17

May 7, 2017Tagged dinner, eat, food, grocery, healthy eating, meal plan, meals, menu, planning, weekly, Whole30Leave a comment

I have been seeing this Whole30 thing for a while now and want to give it a try this week. It’ll be a “light” version as I just want to dip my toes in a bit before committing to a full 15 or 30 days. I, of course, went to Pinterest to find ideas for meals and snacks.

The boys won’t really be doing it, I’ll add a carb or dairy to their meals as usual. James will go along with it except for his cereal needs. I am not sure I can completely give up my cheese either….

Sunday | Leftovers/Eggs (we are pretty low key with meals on the weekends)

Monday | Whole Roasted Chicken in the Instant Pot
Will roast some veggies for a side and maybe try some cauliflower rice.
– I can use the leftover chicken the rest of the week as well for lunches.

Tuesday | Jalapeno Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries and Guacamole

Wednesday | Salmon, Avocado, Kale and Sweet Potato Salad

Thursday | Do something creative with leftover chicken…. 🙂

Friday | Date Night!

Breakfast Ideas | Hard Boiled Egg, Avocado, Grapefruit, Tomato

Menu | Week of 5.1.2017

May 1, 2017Tagged dinner, eat, food, meal, menu, planning, weeklyLeave a comment

If you are new here, you may not know that I blogged all my menus for a long time early on. It was a great place for me to link to the recipes I wanted to use and be able to access them easily. I thought I’d start doing that again. I’ll also be saving recipes to my “This Week” board on Pinterest.

I am totally in a rut this evening as I try to come up with ideas for the week. I don’t want to cook at all. Makes it hard to plan a menu. James suggested I go back into my menu archives and pull up some old favorites…..

Buttermilk Roast Chicken (easy and yum!!), mashed potatoes and peas

Chicken Carnitas Tacos

Meat sauce over pasta with fresh veggies on the side

Use leftover chicken carnitas for layered enchiladas

Pancakes and bacon

Cheesy Spinach Baked Egg Sandwiches

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This will take care of our Monday through Saturday!

Feel free to use this same menu for your week or if you need ideas!

Menu | Week of 06.18.2014

June 18, 2014Tagged dinner, food, meal, meal planning, menu, planning, weeklyLeave a comment

I am almost afraid to put this out there but I think the morning (all day) sickness is finally over! The past few days have been much better and my energy doesn’t seem as low. Fingers crossed I can resume normal eating habits.

Wednesday | Burrito Bowl with ground beef/turkey

Thursday | Salmon, rice and veggies

Friday | Chicken Pad Thai

Saturday | Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Carbonara

Sunday | Family Dinner

Monday | Eggplant and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Tuesday | Leftovers/Breakfast for dinner