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MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

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JUNE 13, 2011

Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrots, Pickles. Homemade Pizza, Salad.

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JUNE 7, 2011

I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. Breakfasts. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: Leftovers.

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JULY 5, 2011

Here is our menu plan for the week! Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Toast with Homemade Jelly (we’ll eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Pizza. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Breakfast Burritos. Lunches: PB&J, Sliced Carrots, Yogurt. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Mother’s Day Lunch – TBD.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

BREAKFAST: Cereal w/Skim Milk Muesli Parfaits. LUNCH: ( Since there is no school on Labor Day, I'm listing only 4 lunches to pack this week. ) LUNCH: ( Since there is no school on Labor Day, I'm listing only 4 lunches to pack this week. ) For more menu plan ideas, click HERE to see my past menu plans.

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MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad. Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

So, this week's menu plan is a fun one. I hope you enjoy our family's menu plan for the week. BREAKFAST: Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Cereal w/Milk Mueslix Parfaits Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins LUNCH: (I'll be rotating between these lunches and probably add a little variation. We'll see!

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MAY 10, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Scrambled Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Fresh Fruit.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Here is my menu plan for the week! If you follow me on Facebook then you know how much I really need this plan!! Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: PB&J, Fresh Fruit. Dinners: Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Carrots, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Blueberry Pancakes.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

I am trying to get back into the swing of things, and back into menu planning. So, here's my menu plan come back! Photo courtesy of BGH.com BREAKFAST: Cereal w/Milk & Banana slices Blueberry Pancakes (made ahead of time and frozen) English Muffin (or Bagel) Egg & Cheese Sandwiches LUNCH: Nothing too exciting.

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APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (this has been our regular breakfast lately). Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Yogurt. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc.

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MARCH 22, 2011

Here is our menu for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Lunches: PB&J, Baby Carrots, Cheese. Snacky Lunch” – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Beef & Vegetable Soup, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Fruit.

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MARCH 7, 2011

I did not stick to my menu plan very well last week , so there are a few repeats this week! Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. “Snacky Lunch&# – Yogurt, nuts, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Dinners: Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls.

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AUGUST 5, 2011

So, in celebration of his birthday, I'm making my first homemade cake for him (with whole wheat flour - yikes!), BREAKFAST: (We'll rotate through these breakfasts this week.) Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday!

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JULY 21, 2011

BREAKFAST: ( My kids prefer cereal to just about any breakfast, and thankfully they love granola, which is a staple in our house these days. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. if you'd like.

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JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. Chicken Quinoa Stew , Homemade Crusty French Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Here is our menu this week! Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Lunches: Leftovers. Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I am just now planning our menu for the week, but better late than never, right?! Breakfasts: Oatmeal (we eat this most mornings). Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins, Fresh Fruit. Lunches: Leftovers. Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Fresh Fruit. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

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AUGUST 11, 2011

As our family gears up for school starting in another week, lunch menus have been on my mind. This is the first year that all 3 of my children will be in school, so I'm a little beside myself with planning. We've always homeschooled, and lunches were never really planned out. This will be an adjustment for me!

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JULY 7, 2011

You'll notice in my Meal Plan this week that I use several blueberry recipes. Breakfast Burritos - Substituting Organic Chicken Sausage for Chorizo ( Make Ahead & Refrigerate! That is simply because I have an abundance of blueberries right now and we are loving all the recipes we can use them in! Add 1 cup of blueberries at end.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Also, I plan for everything–breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas.

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