Menu plan for the week of December 7

Hubby and I went out to Olive Garden Saturday night while we were out Christmas shopping,,, it was so good. I love that place. I sure wish I could recreate their food!! Anyways here is the menu plan for next week.

pancakes and ham steak

cheesy ham and potato bake

roasted crockpot chicken with green beans and potatos

chicken noodle soup --- made with the leftover chicken

spagetti and garlic bread

chili dogs, mac and cheese, broccoli and califlower

cream of broccoli soup with chedder bisquts


Its time to tighten up my purse straps again and make sure we are eating at home again. We spent a LOT on Christmas presents and I need to really watch our money. I am proud to say that we did use all cash, no credit. So that is a good thing!! I keep telling hubby that the kids have plenty presents but for some reason he just wants to keep buying more. THis is the one time of year that he really likes to spoil them.

Fruits and veggies

This morning for breakfast I had toast and an orange! I am trying to incorporate more fresh veggies and fruits into our diets around here. The other day when I went shopping bought a bunch of fruits and I have them sitting out on the counter in a cute basket to help remind me and the little ones to grab that as a nice snack instead of the other junk that we tend to eat!! They love fruit so they are happy,, now the goal is to get those veggies in. I have been trying to have more cooked veggies with our dinner,, hubby always turns up his nose, but he does get a little and eat it, just so the kids cant say that daddy didn't have any so why do they have to. I really don't mind cooked veggies. I like them! This is just one step along the way towards a healthier lifestyle. I've been talking to the kids about getting 5 servings of fruits/veggies in each day, and we are making that our goal. Its kinda hard when you never used to really think about it, but if you have one with each meal, then some snacks its not to bad. Have a great healthy day!

Yummy smells...

There is a yummy smell coming from my crockpot. Pork roast with potatos, carrots, and onions. I think I will make some mixed veggies to go along with it. I love my crockpot. The only problem is that whenever I use it it makes me hungry all day long!!! For those of you that read my last post and then noticed it disappered, I deleated it. I didn't want the wrong person to read it and get the wrong idea. Thank you though to those of you that commented.

Menu plan

Here is this weeks menu:
spaghetti
baked chicken, rice, green beans
taco soup
roast with potato's and mixed veggies
wet burritos
stir fry with rice
Bennie and I eating in Ft. Wayne, and kids eating with grandma while we hopefully finish up our x-mas shopping.

I am so excited because over the weekend I made plans with someone to buy half a beef from them!!! It should be ready in April or May. I know its a while off, but it will be so nice to not have to buy meat at the store, plus I can feel safe in knowing that my meat wont be contaminated with any crazy harsh chemicals or diseases, because I know directly where it is coming from!!!

Thanksgiving and a family picture

Yesterday was a good day! We stuffed ourselves full of turkey and stuffing, and all the goodies that go along with thanksgiving. First we went to my mom's, then we headed over to my dad's house. It was so nice to see my dad. I hadn't been to his house in way to long, Emma got to play with her papal, it was great!

Today my mom and sister went out at 4am to head for the black friday sales!! I was told I could go but all that crazy madness just isn't for me anymore. I cant deal with the crowds. I did tell them what the kids would like out of the Walmart ad though, and had them pick me up a new coat for 8 dollars! I havent seen it yet so I dont know how it will fit/look, so we will have to see. My husband and I are going out tonight to do a little shopping without the kids. Hopefully the big part of the crowds have mostly went home by then.

I had my sister snap a picture of all of us yesterday. Its not the greatest pic in the world, Emma's not smiling, but out of the 6 she took this was the best one.

Happy Thanksgiving

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here. So I wanted to wish all a happy thanksgiving. I really do have so much to be thankful for. So everyone have a happy and safe holiday!

Thanksgiving meal quiz

Here is what my thanksgiving meal says about me,,,,(another quiz,, so fun!!)

What Your Thanksgiving Meal Says About You

When it comes to the holidays, you follow and love the big traditions. You look forward to them every year. You see the holidays as a time to be close to loved ones. It's a good time to reconnect and make memories. You like the aspects of the holiday that remind you of your childhood - opening presents, treats, and old favorite foods. During the holidays, you are likely to feel comforted. At your worst, you feel a bit over-indulgent. You consider yourself to be a bit of a purist, and you're proud of it. You tend to spend your holidays doing everything and anything. You really get into the holiday spirit.

What Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Say About You?