Menu Plan Monday, May 3, 2010

Things I take into consideration as I sit down to plan my weekly

menus:

- Family's schedule: If we're comin' & going then I'll plan

crockpot meals so I'm not tempted to "just go out to dinner."

- The Weather: If it's nice, grilling. If it's hot, crock pot so I don't use

the oven. If it's rainy/cold, maybe soup & sandwiches, etc...

- The Pantry: What do we already have

- The Sales Ad: This applies only if I'm NOT shopping at Aldi. I'll plan

the menus around what's on sale & what I have coupons for, too.

- The Season: What veggies & fruits are in season right now. They're

plentiful and usually a cheaper price.

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MONDAY

Lunch- Confetti Pepperoni Soup

Dinner- Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan,

TUESDAY

Lunch- Monte Cristo Sandwiches, Cucumber Tomato Pea Salad

Dinner- Fresh Veggie Plate

WEDNESDAY - Cinco De Mayo

Lunch- Chili Cheese Rice Burritos

Dinner- Do overs (leftovers)

THURSDAY

Lunch- Mary's Cobb Salad

Dinner- Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Green Beans

FRIDAY

Lunch- Pasta Salad (with tons of veggies)

Dinner- Pizza

SATURDAY

Lunch- Toasted PB & J, Strawberries, chips

Dinner- Crockpot Potato Soup

SUNDAY

Lunch-Messy Max's (aka Sloppy Joes), Carrots, Pickles

Dinner- TBA