I have only been planning about a day in advance. Mostly because I never know when I'll feel up to cooking! But I know that if I cook, I'll feel so much better eating a filling, fresh meal. Plus I need to start experimenting with some freezer cooking so I can be prepared for this baby! Apparently it's going to be a big one, considering I'm only 18 weeks :)
Monday: out to eat with the fam
Tuesday: Lemon chicken and stuffing
Wednesday: Biscuits and gravy
Thursday: Spaghetti a la Chris :) and salad
Friday: Bean and cheese Burritos
Saturday: Discipleship weekend
Sunday: Chicken Stirfry
Monday: Ham and cheese Omelettes and hashbrowns
Tuesday: Sloppy Joes and honey-mustard carrots
Wednesday: Taco Salad
Thursday: Lasagna and salad
Friday: Date night!
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Chicken Enchiladas
Because I grocery shop once per pay period (except for milk and eggs - we go through so many!), it's easiest to make the menu for 2 weeks at a time. I'm also happy that I am starting to understand more about what I can and can't make on the days I work. It's best to have something already prepared for those days! Or just ask Chris to cook ;)
We do keep some staples around the house all the time. Hot dogs, ham and cheese for sandwiches, cereal, fresh fruit to snack on, chips and salsa, etc. That way I don't have to fix lunch for the few days that Chris and I are both home! It's working so far, but I can't help but think that it will be easier to cook for more than just 2 people.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Menu Plan, Attempt #2
Okay, I'll admit. My first menu didn't go quite according to plan. But I did prepare each of those meals at some point between then and now! So I'm going to try again, and take the week's worth of "wisdom" I've acquired with my first flopped menu.
However, this week is different. I'm going to tackle TWO weeks. That may sound like a feat, but considering most of the women I know plan three meals a day, I find this easy. Plus I already purchased most of the food for it, I just have to budget my time now! And the next two weeks have a few special exceptions. Like a lot of celebrations!
Monday: Lentils and fry bread (a la the Hawkinsons!)
Tuesday: Meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Wednesday: Olive Garden, for my birthday :)
Thrusday: Pancakes and Bacon
Friday: Home-made pizza - by Chris
Saturday: Grandpa's 80th birthday party
Sunday: Leftovers before the Wedding Reception!
Monday: Biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs
Tuesday: Leftovers (or chicken tacos, depending how much we eat throughout the week!)
Wednesday: Dinner at Enosh
Thursday: Free night for Staffers! Either we'll eat with them, or scrounge up something
Friday: Chapel Dinner
Saturday: Chicken Tacos
Sunday: Birthday dinner with the fam!
However, this week is different. I'm going to tackle TWO weeks. That may sound like a feat, but considering most of the women I know plan three meals a day, I find this easy. Plus I already purchased most of the food for it, I just have to budget my time now! And the next two weeks have a few special exceptions. Like a lot of celebrations!
Monday: Lentils and fry bread (a la the Hawkinsons!)
Tuesday: Meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Wednesday: Olive Garden, for my birthday :)
Thrusday: Pancakes and Bacon
Friday: Home-made pizza - by Chris
Saturday: Grandpa's 80th birthday party
Sunday: Leftovers before the Wedding Reception!
Monday: Biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs
Tuesday: Leftovers (or chicken tacos, depending how much we eat throughout the week!)
Wednesday: Dinner at Enosh
Thursday: Free night for Staffers! Either we'll eat with them, or scrounge up something
Friday: Chapel Dinner
Saturday: Chicken Tacos
Sunday: Birthday dinner with the fam!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Menu Planning
I made a fatal mistake last week. I went to the grocery store -- without a list.
This is how I always shop. I buy what sounds good. Mostly produce, some chips and salsa, yummy yogurt, some type of non-cow milk, absolutely no meat, and bam! I'm done.
But as I walked into the store this time, I realized, "Oh, I'm cooking for two people now!" Not to mention the fact that I haven't actually cooked in probably the last 6 months. I haven't actually prepared a full-fledged, 4-piece, all-the-food-groups meal. (I haven't eaten one either!)
So, you can imagine how this trip turned out. I bought everything I would normally have bought! And now I have a rotting cucumber, some limp cilantro and green onions, an unopened jar of yummy corn salsa... you get the idea.
I pulled myself together and did some inventory. Here's what I've come up with! Keep in mind I only cook dinner :) Poptarts and hot dogs will have to fill in until I'm more organized!
Monday: Chicken parmesan
Tuesday: Pepperoni Pizza and Cheesesticks
Wednesday: Biscuits and gravy, eggs, fruit salad
Thursday: Chicken stirfry over rice
Friday: Nachos
Saturday: Sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
Sunday: BBQ chicken sandwiches, chips, fruit salad
Let's see how well I stick to this...
This is how I always shop. I buy what sounds good. Mostly produce, some chips and salsa, yummy yogurt, some type of non-cow milk, absolutely no meat, and bam! I'm done.
But as I walked into the store this time, I realized, "Oh, I'm cooking for two people now!" Not to mention the fact that I haven't actually cooked in probably the last 6 months. I haven't actually prepared a full-fledged, 4-piece, all-the-food-groups meal. (I haven't eaten one either!)
So, you can imagine how this trip turned out. I bought everything I would normally have bought! And now I have a rotting cucumber, some limp cilantro and green onions, an unopened jar of yummy corn salsa... you get the idea.
I pulled myself together and did some inventory. Here's what I've come up with! Keep in mind I only cook dinner :) Poptarts and hot dogs will have to fill in until I'm more organized!
Monday: Chicken parmesan
Tuesday: Pepperoni Pizza and Cheesesticks
Wednesday: Biscuits and gravy, eggs, fruit salad
Thursday: Chicken stirfry over rice
Friday: Nachos
Saturday: Sweet and sour chicken, fried rice
Sunday: BBQ chicken sandwiches, chips, fruit salad
Let's see how well I stick to this...
Friday, June 11, 2010
A few of my favorite things...
As I sit bored, exploring some of my favorite sites, I thought I'd share.
Here are the things on my wish list, room by room!
Den
Living Room
3 of these please!
nebraskafurnituremart.com
http://www.zgallerie.com/pc-8859-58-pauline-chaise.aspx
Dining Room
not necessarily the light fixture.. but definitely the table and chairs!
http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1672079&navCount=7
Bedroom
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/seagrass-headboard/?pkey=cwood-beds-headboards
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
My oh My!
How April and May flew by!
I have been neglecting this blog, so.
But no longer! I have things to post :) After all, I'm MARRIED now!
Here's a first of firsts... a few teasers to my wedding photos! Rachael R. did an amazing job. And I can't wait for April N. to send me the final cuts!
Rachael's Blog
Again, if any of you have any photos you'd like to submit to Chris's and my viewing pleasure, post them here.
username:youngwedding2010
password:chrisnalex
Thanks all! Your help, support, enouragement, frindship, wisdom, love, advice, fellowship, counsel, time, hard work, blood, sweat, and tears were not overlooked! Our wedding day was BEAUTIFUL because of all of you beautiful people! Thanks a million.
I have been neglecting this blog, so.
But no longer! I have things to post :) After all, I'm MARRIED now!
Here's a first of firsts... a few teasers to my wedding photos! Rachael R. did an amazing job. And I can't wait for April N. to send me the final cuts!
Rachael's Blog
Again, if any of you have any photos you'd like to submit to Chris's and my viewing pleasure, post them here.
username:youngwedding2010
password:chrisnalex
Thanks all! Your help, support, enouragement, frindship, wisdom, love, advice, fellowship, counsel, time, hard work, blood, sweat, and tears were not overlooked! Our wedding day was BEAUTIFUL because of all of you beautiful people! Thanks a million.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Help!
Okay everyone, I need your help!
My decorating ideas are starting to get a little out there, and I feel like I need to be reeled in. Here is what I'm struggling with so far:
My decorating ideas are starting to get a little out there, and I feel like I need to be reeled in. Here is what I'm struggling with so far:
- I do not want to paint the walls a "neutral color" in the living spaces.
- I don't want them to turn out too bright, but I'm not a fan of pastels in the family room either..
- I'm thinking a pale color with a hint of either brown, or gray (to make it feel more neutral, but less like a baby's room)
- I need to buy new furniture, and I need it to be affordable
- I'm debating getting furniture that's indoor/outdoor, or at least a few pieces that can move in and out (something wicker like this or this?)
- I don't want the furniture to be the "splash" of color, I'd rather they be neutral -- but perhaps patterned like this?
- I want to have a continuous flow of color when I choose the paint color, but I don't want to be a one-color gal either.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Floor plans
The first floor, with the wall in the kitchen knocked down to expand it into the laundry room. Haven't decided on a color pallet yet, and don't have any furniture! And that gray blob out there is the garage :)
The second floor, with all the furniture arranged accordingly, and the paint colors for the rooms. They're not set in stone yet though!
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