Weekly Menu - Week of 5/22 (and update on life)

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**   I really appreciate all the emails and calls from all of you with your support for my time away.  Life is pretty challenging right now and doesn't appear to be getting "easier" any time soon.  We are all feeling great (a lot exhausted though) -- we feel especially blessed for these trials.  I hope to one day update you all with a real 'peek' inside my private life, but for various reasons I can't disclose much.  Nonetheless, I have an incredible support system with my family (both at home and at church) and friends.  I love you all!!  P.S.  I will be returning calls and emails in waves this week. :)

As for this week's menu, we will hardly be home -- a lot of eating on the run... it's just one of those weeks.  ;)

BREAKFAST:

• Cinnamon Toast, Hardboiled Egg and fruit  x2
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce x2
• Fruit Smoothies with Kale
• Cereal and fruit x2

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Kale (from garden), Green Onions (from garden), Peppers, Zucchini, Lettuce
• Fruits: Bananas, Apples, Tomatoes (from garden), Pineapple, Oranges, Strawberries, Blueberries (frozen)
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Whole Wheat Crackers 
• Raw Almonds
• Air-popped popcorn

LUNCH: 

• Lunch w/ friends after church using LocalDines gift cert.
• Lunch w/ friends using gc
• Lunch on-the-go (sandwiches/wraps) x3
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Birthday Party 
• Spinach Salad
• Grilled Veggie Sandwiches
• Fish Fingers (Baked fish) and veggies
• Black Bean Tacos
• Dinner out w/ friends
• Leftovers

Weekly Menu - Week of 5/8

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**  This week is C-R-A-Z-Y busy!!  We have so much on the calendar... school parties, get togethers, appointments, preK graduation, a campout, water day, etc.

Just leave a comment if you desire a recipe. :)

BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt and Fruit
• Pumpkin Waffles with honey butter and eggs
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce x2
• Cottage cheese, granola and fruit
• Fruit Smoothies with Kale
• Campout breakfast - pancakes, eggs and fruit over the fire!

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Kale (from garden), Green Onions (from garden), Peppers, Zucchini, Lettuce
• Fruits: Bananas,Apples, Tomatoes (from garden), Mangos, Kiwi, Strawberries, Blueberries (frozen)
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Whole Wheat Crackers 
• Raw Almonds
• Air-popped popcorn
• Zucchini Walnut Muffins

LUNCH: 

• Mother's Day Lunch
• Lunch w/ friends while making teacher's gifts
• Lunch w/ great-grandma using gift card
• Lunch w/ friends for playdate  (sandwiches?)
• Celebration lunch after last day of school
• Black Bean Quesadillas and veggie kabobs
• Leftovers

DINNER:

• Mother's Day dinner
• Tilapia, Couscous and Veggies
• Chipolte Black Bean Salad
• Dinner out using LocalDines gift cert.
• White bean and garlic spinach pizza
• Eggplant Parmesan and angel hair 
• Leftovers

Weekly Menu - Week of 4/25

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**  I didn't link up any recipes this week... I was trying to move quickly.  Just leave a comment if you desire a recipe. :)

BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt and Fruit
• Pumpkin Waffles with honey butter and eggs
• Grits w/ honey and butter & fruit x2
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce x2
• Hardboiled Eggs and Fruit

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Kale (from garden), Green Onions, Peppers, Zucchini, Lettuce
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Apples, Cantaloupe, Tomatoes (from garden), Strawberries, Cantaloupe
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Whole Wheat Crackers 
• Raw Almonds
• Air-popped popcorn
• Banana Bread  (made last week)
• Zucchini Bread (need to make)
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (need to make more)

LUNCH: 

• Easter brunch at Country Club 
• Lunch out using Groupon
• Morning Star "Chicken Nuggets" and veggies
• Fish Fingers and Veggies
• Egg Salad Sandwiches and Veggie
• Vegetarian Taco Salads
• Leftovers

DINNER:

• Easter Dinner w/ Family
• Veggie Stir Fry w/ brown rice (didn't fix last week)
• Vegetarian Shepard's Pie (w/ Easter leftovers)
• Ham & Bean Soup
• Leftovers before church
• Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli Bake
• Homemade Pizza (use fresh dough from Trader Joe's)

Weekly Menu - Week of 4/17

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BREAKFAST:

• Grits w/ honey and butter & fruit x2
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce x2
• Dry cereal and fruit 
• Eggs and smoothies x2

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Kale (from garden), Green Onions, Peppers
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Apples, Cantaloupe, Tomatoes, Avocados
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Whole Wheat Crackers 
• Raw Nuts
• Air-popped popcorn

LUNCH: 

• Lunch out after church using Groupon
• Sandwiches or wraps and fresh veggies x2
• Lunch out using Restaurant.com gc
• Veggies Burgers
• Fish Fingers and Veggies
• Leftovers

DINNER:

• Kansas City Pulled Pork Sliders w/ Dad & Brother
• Veggie Stir Fry w/ brown rice
• Veggie Fajitas
• Quinoa Black Bean Burritos
• Passover Seder Dinner at Church
• Leftovers before church
• Homemade Pizzas

Weekly Menu - Week of 4/10

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BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt & Fruit
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce x2
• Pumpkin Whole Wheat Pancakes and eggs x2
• Dry cereal and fruit 
• Eggs and smoothies

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Asparagus, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Corn (canned it when it was in season), Kale (from garden)
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Apples, Cantaloupe, Strawberries
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Whole Wheat Crackers 
• Raw Nuts
• Air-popped popcorn

LUNCH: 

• Lunch out after church using Groupon
• Lunch-on-the-go w/ sandwiches or wraps and fresh veggies x2
• Homemade Flat out pizzas and veggies
• Lunch w/ Dad
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Grilled Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches w/ salad (Hub's turn to cook, lol)
• Coconut-Crusted Tialpia, Kashi Pilaf and Veggies
• Black Bean Tacos and Chipolte salad 
• White Chicken Chili and salad
• Baked Spaghetti and salad 
• Dinner w/ Dan & Mandy at our house - Quesadilla Pie, Salad and Dessert
• Dinner w/ Dad - Not sure what to eat yet

Weekly Menu - Week of 4/2

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AGAIN, this week will not be normal (when is it ever "normal," I ask?).  We will literally be gone pretty much all day and night almost every day this week!  We have a date-night concert, school, a school recital, lots of church activities, time with Dad, time with my brother, time with friends -- it will be a glorious week!!

We did it! We had a successful baking day squeezed into a whole 'lotta chaos last week and have a freezer full of:

*  Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
*  Pumpkin Whole Wheat Pancakes

Still want to make some Pumpkin Waffles for the freezer if I could only find some time.  Those pancakes took so long -- I was a flippin' fool (pun intended).

BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt & Fruit
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and fruit/cottage cheese x2
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce x2
• Pumpkin Whole Wheat Pancakes and eggs x2

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Corn (canned it when it was in season), Kale (from garden)
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Kiwi, Apples, Oranges, Cantaloupe, Strawberries, Pineapple
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Whole Wheat Crackers 
• Raw Nuts
• Pretzels

LUNCH: 

• Lunch w/ Dad using gc
• Lunch-on-the-go w/ sandwiches or wraps and fresh veggies x2
• Chicken Salad Sandwiches and veggies
• Leftovers x3

DINNER:

• Italian Sandwiches w/ brother :)
• Skillet Lasagna (compliments of McCormick - I'm a product tester)
• Quick dinner of something before Chris Tomlin concert (yay!)
• Dinner out before Miss E's Easter School Program using Restaurant.com gc
• Mushroom Marsala w/ pasta and salad (didn't make last week)
• Dinner w/ Dan & Amanda (hopefully, :)) 
• Dinner w/ Dad using gc

Weekly Menu - Week of 3/27

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This week will not be normal... Little Miss E is on Spring Break and I need to be gone for bits and pieces this week.  We are also having a "Pumpkin Baking Day" this week with our friends!  We took advantage of the awesome Organic Canned Pumpkin deal on Amazon, and now we're finally stocking our freezers with yummy breakfasts.

We will be making:
*  Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
*  Pumpkin Whole Wheat Pancakes

 * Pumpkin Waffles  (If I have time this week)

BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt & Fruit
• Dry cereal and fruit x2
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce
• Pumpkin Pancakes
• Healthy Smoothies and String Cheese
• Hardboiled Eggs and fruit

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Corn (canned it when it was in season), Kale (from garden)
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Kiwi, Apples, Oranges, Cantaloupe
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Avocado Cilantro Hummus
• Whole Wheat Crackers
• Broccoli Salad

 LUNCH: 

• Hardboiled Eggs and Veggie Kabobs
• Lunch on-the-go
• Turkey Wraps x2
• Grilled Cheese w/ Tomatoes
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Homemade BBQ Pizza
• Orange Veggie Stir Fry and Crab Wontons
• Chicken Tacos
• Cabbage Soup and salad
• Breakfast for Dinner
• Mushroom Marsala w/ pasta and salad
• Dinner out with gift certificates

Weekly Menu - Week of 3/20

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BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt & Fruit
• Cinnamon Flax French Toast (from freezer) w/ Scrambled Eggs
• Dry cereal and fruit x2
• Steel-cut Oats w/ flax and applesauce
• Healthy Smoothies and Hardboiled Eggs
• Scrambled Eggs w/ Spinach & Mushrooms

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Red Peppers, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Corn (canned it when it was in season), Kale (from garden), Romaine Lettuce, Asparagus
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Kiwi, Apples, Oranges, Avocados
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, String Cheese
• Greek Yogurt
• Avocado Cilantro Hummus
• Crockpot Applesauce

 LUNCH: 

• Cabbage Soup (thanks Candice!)
• Lunch on-the-go (sandwiches/wraps)
• PB and Banana Sandwich and veggies
• Quinoa w/ Black Beans and Tomatoes
• Mac and Cheese and veggies
• Lunch out w/ Local Dines gift certificate
• Leftovers

DINNER:

• Coconut-crusted Tilapia and veggies
• Primavera Pasta w/ salad
• Crustless Spinach Quiche
• Citrus Cilanto Chicken, Baked potatoes and veggies
• Oriental Cabbage Salad
• Dinner at Tonya's :)
• BBQ w/ friends

Weekly Menu - Week of 3/13

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BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt & Fruit
• Breakfast Egg Rolls (recipe coming soon)
• Cinnamon Flax French Toast w/ Scrambled Eggs
• Dry cereal and fruit 
• Quinoa Pancakes (from freezer)
• Healthy Smoothies and Hardboiled Eggs

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Broccoli, Yellow Onions, Red Peppers, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Carrots, Corn (canned it when it was in season), Kale (from garden), Romaine Lettuce, Carrots
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Kiwi, Apples, Oranges, Blueberries
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Avocado Cilantro Hummus
• Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus (both bought from Costco)
• Homemade Pita Chips

 LUNCH: 

• Lunch on-the-go x2 (sandwiches/wraps)
• PB and Banana Wrap and veggies
• Turkey sandwiches (nitrate-free) and veggies
• Egg Salad Sandwiches and veggies
• Black Bean burritos
• Leftovers

DINNER:

• Margherita pizza
• Eggplant Parmesan (from freezer)
• Cobb Salad and Rosemary Olive oil bread
• Butternut Squash Ravioli and salad
• Vegetable Coconut Curry w/ Quinoa
• Tomato, Basil and Cheese Melts w/ salad
• Vegetarian Paella w/ salad

Weekly Menu - Week of 3/6

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BREAKFAST:

• Greek Yogurt & Fruit
• Cinnamon Flax French Toast w/ Scrambled Eggs x2
• Dry cereal and fruit 
• Quinoa Pancakes x2
• Healthy smoothies and Quinoa Porridge

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Broccoli, Yellow Onions, Red Peppers, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Carrots, Corn (canned it when it was in season), Kale (from garden), Romaine Lettuce, Carrots, Jicama
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Mangoes, Apples, Tomatoes, Oranges, Strawberries, Blueberries
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Pistachios and Almonds
• Hummus

 LUNCH: 

• Lunch on-the-go x2 (sandwiches/wraps & Quiznos using gc)
• Baked Fish Fingers (Tilapia) and veggies
• Turkey sandwiches (nitrate-free) and veggies x2
• Annie's Whole Wheat Mac and Cheese w/ Peas and salads
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• BBQ Chicken Calzones (recipe coming soon) and salad
• Spinach Ravioli and salad
• Turkey Tacos and black beans
• Vegetarian Stir-fry
• Vegetable Fajitas (use leftover veg. stir fry)
• Taco Salad (use leftovers from taco night and chili from freezer)
• Baked Potatoes and Salads

Weekly Menu - Week of 2/27

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BREAKFAST:

• Homemade Granola Bars and Fruit Kabobs x2
• Greek Yogurt & Fruit
• Hard boiled Eggs and Fruit
• Dry cereal and fruit 
• Steel-cut oats and homemade applesauce x2

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Broccoli, Yellow Onions, Zucchini, Red Peppers,  Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Carrots, Corn (canned it when it was in season), Spinach, Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Avocados, Apples, Tomatoes, Oranges, Strawberries, Blueberries (frozen)
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Whole wheat crackers and Nut Butters 
• Pistachios and Almonds

 LUNCH: 

• Lunch on-the-go x2 (sandwiches and veggies)
• Crab Pasta Salad and veggie kabobs x2
• Spinach Cheese Balls w/ Marinara and Veggies
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Breakfast for dinner -  Egg Muffins and Blueberry Pancakes (from Freezer)
• Butternut Squash Lasagna w/ Chicken Sausage & spinach
• Chinese Cabbage Salad and Lentil Soup
• BBQ Chicken, corn (froze from last season) and broccoli
• Green Chile Enchiladas and Black Forest Cake for Hub's Birthday!!
• Chicken Marsala w/ Garlic-Roasted Veggies
• Leftovers

Weekly Menu - Week of 2/20

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BREAKFAST:

• Flax Toast w/ Almond Butter and Sliced Bananas x2
• Blueberry Heart-Shaped Pancakes (from freezer) and Smoothies
• Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets (w/ cinnamon, Sucanat and dehydrated apples)
• Greek Yogurt,  Fruit & Granola Cups
• Dry cereal and fruit 
• Breakfast Date w/ my dear, dear friend

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Broccoli, Green Onions, Yellow Onions, Zucchini, Red Peppers,  Mushrooms, Asparagus, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Carrots, Corn (canned it when it was in season) Salad
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Avocados, Apples, Kiwis, Tomatoes, Oranges, Strawberries (frozen), Blueberries (frozen)
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Whole wheat crackers and Nut Butters 
• Pistachios and Almonds
• Unsweetened dried blueberries

 LUNCH: 

• Lunch our with our best friends using Groupon
• PB & J with veggies
• Minestrone soup, salad and cornbread
• Lunch Date w/ Restaurant.com gc (then off to horse show!)
• On the go - Sandwiches and fresh veggies
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Pesto Pine Nut Pasta and salad
• Pineapple Black Bean Enchiladas
• Turkey Rachel Sandwich (turkey, coleslaw, swiss, 1000 island melted on rye)
• Roasted Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
• Sundried Tomato, Garlic and Mozzarella Flat bread Pizza w/ salad
• Chicken Marsala w/ Garlic-Roasted Veggies
• Leftovers

Weekly Menu - Week of 2/13

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BREAKFAST:

• Whole Wheat English Muffins w/ Almond Butter and Sliced Bananas x2
• Blueberry Heart-Shaped Pancakes (make extra for freezer) and scrambled eggs
• Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets (w/ cinnamon, Sucanat and dehydrated apples) x2
• Super Healthy Smoothies (Greek yogurt, fresh oj, frozen fruit, kale)
• Spinach & Mushroom Omelettes and Potato Pancakes

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Onions, Yellow Onions, Zucchini, Red Peppers, Potatoes,  Asparagus, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Green Beans (frozen), Peas (frozen), Carrots, Salad
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Avocados, Apples, Kiwis, Tomatoes, Oranges, Strawberries (frozen), Blueberries (frozen)
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Whole wheat crackers and Nut Butters

 LUNCH: 

• Chinese Cabbage Salad
• Madras Lentils and salad
• Lunch Date
• On the go - Sandwiches and fresh veggies x2
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Valentine's Day Dinner out using Restaurant.com gc
• Vegetarian Quesadilla Pie
• Chipolte Salad and Black Bean Tortilla Soup
• Baked Tilapia and Veggies
• Turkey Pot Pie
• Quinoa-Stuffed Red Peppers
• Family Dinner Bible Study at Church

Weekly Menu - Week of 2/6

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BREAKFAST:

• Kefir, fruit and Toast
• Quinoa Pancakes (from freezer) Fruit Kabobs
• Freezer French Toast w/ peanut butter x2
• Grits with honey
• Steel-cut oats
• Barbara's Bakery cereal and kefir w/ fruit

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Broccoli, Onions, Zucchini, Peppers, Potatoes,  Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Salad Mix, Asparagus, Mushrooms
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Avocados, Apples, Kiwis, Tomatoes, Grapefruit
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Plain Organic Kefir (can't live without this!!!)
• Air-Popped Popcorn
• Hummus

 LUNCH: 

• Nitrate-free turkey sandwiches w/ Veggie Kabobs x2
• Tuna pasta salad
• On the go:  Sandwiches and fresh cut veggies and fruits x2 
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Superbowl Pig-Out
• White Chicken Chili and Chipolte Salad
• Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sandwiches and veggies
• Butternut Squash Ravioli w/ asparagus and Salad
• Roasted Veggie Pesto Pizza
• Pineapple Black Bean Enchiladas w/ green sauce
• Family Dinner Bible Study at Church

Weekly Menu - Week of 1/30

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BREAKFAST:

• Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie and Hardboiled Eggs
• Quinoa Pancakes and Fruit Kabobs
• Grapefruit and almond butter toast x2
• Egg Muffins and fruit salad x2
• Veggie Omelettes

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Broccoli, Onions, Zucchini, Peppers, Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Salad Mix
• Fruits: Bananas, Grapes, Avocados, Apples, Kiwis, Mangos, Tomatoes, Grapefruit
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, String Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Plain Organic Kefir (can't live without this!!!)
• Air-Popped Popcorn
• Hummus

 LUNCH: 

• PB & J w/ Veggie Kabobs
• Madras Lentils, Cornbread and Salad
• Taco Salad (no meat, sub cumin black beans)
• Tuna pasta salad
• On the go:  Sandwiches and fresh cut veggies and fruits x2 
• Leftovers

DINNER:

• Dinner w/ Family for Nephew Sam's birthday (Happy Birthday, Sam! We love you!)
• Orange Chicken (Costco quickie), Kashi Pilaf and Veggies
• Potato Pancakes, Eggs, and Crockpot Applesauce 
• Zucchini Stuffed with Mediterranean Quinoa w/ salad 
• Chicken Marsala and salad
•  Flat-out Pizzas w/ Spinach, Garlic, Mushrooms and Mozzarella (& Salad)
• Family Dinner Bible Study at Church

Weekly Menu - Week of 1/23

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We are eating out a TON this week due to being' on the go' so much... but, thanks to our gift certificates, we won't have to spend much out-of-pocket!

BREAKFAST:

• Flax Toast w/ Almond Butter and  Kefir Smoothies
• Green Smoothies and Hardboiled Eggs
• Fruit Kabobs and Greek Yogurt x2
• Steel-cut Oats and Fruit 
• Grits w/ Honey
• Protein Granola (Bear Naked brand) and Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Kale, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Onions, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Salad Mix
• Fruits: Bananas, Clementines, Blueberries, Grapes, Avocados, Apples, Avocados, Tomatoes
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, String Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Plain Organic Kefir
• Air-Popped Popcorn
• Pretzel Sticks and Almond Butter Dip

 LUNCH: 

• Veggie & Cheese Kabobs
• Cabbage and Veggie Soup and Whole Wheat Crackers w/ cheese x2
• Lunch Date/Play Date - Pack Lunch (Sandwiches and Veggies)
• Leftovers x2
• Birthday Party (Happy birthday, sweet Daulton!)

DINNER:

• Dream Spaghetti w/ ground turkey
• Black Bean Tostadas and Corn Relish
• Vegetarian Tamale Pie
• Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms w/ Quinoa and Roasted Veggies
• Salmon Cakes and Roasted Veggies
• Cilantro Citrus Chicken, brown rice and veggies
• Family Dinner Bible Study at Church

Weekly Menu - Week of 1/16

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We are eating out a TON this week due to being' on the go' so much... but, thanks to our gift certificates, we won't have to spend much out-of-pocket!

BREAKFAST:

• Hardboiled Eggs and Kefir Smoothies x2
• Grapefruit and Flax Toast w/ Almond Butter
• Steel-cut Oats and Fruit x2
• Barbara's Bakery Shredded Wheat and Fruit x2

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Kale, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Onions, Lettuce, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Zucchini 
• Fruits: Bananas, Clementines, Grapefruit (thanks Paul!), Apples, Avocados, Tomatoes,  Cherries
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, String Cheese
• Quinoa Granola
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Plain Organic Kefir
• Almond Butter/Peanut Butter & Graham Crackers

 LUNCH: 

• Birthday Party
• Lunch Date/Play Date - Pack Lunch (Sandwiches and Veggies)
• Lunch Date w/ Great-Grandma (use Restaurant.com Gift Cert.)
• Lunch Date w/ Dad (use Gift Cert.)
• Chicken Salad Wraps in Butter Lettuce
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Chipotle Vegetarian Taco Salads
• Breakfast for Dinner - Omelettes and Blueberry Flax Pancakes
• Dinner out w/ friends (use Restaurant.com Gift Cert.)
• Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
• Tasty Turkey Burgers
• Eat out before Disney on Ice (use Groupon)

Weekly Menu - Week of 1/9

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BREAKFAST:

• Banana Bread, Hardboiled Eggs and Kefir Smoothies x2
• Grapefruit and Flax Toast w/ Almond Butter
• Smoothie & Cottage with Toast
• Steel-cut Oats and Berries x2
• Hardboiled Eggs and Blueberry Toast

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Kale, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Onions, Lettuce, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Zucchini (I LOVE having this much fresh produce to play with!)
• Fruits: Bananas, Tangerines & Lemons (thanks Dom!), Grapefruit (thanks Paul!), Apples, Avocados, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Cherries
• Cheese - Tillamook Cheddar, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, String Cheese
• Quinoa Granola
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Plain Organic Kefir
• Almond Butter/Peanut Butter & Graham Crackers
• Crockpot Applesauce

 LUNCH: 

• Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
• Fish Fingers (fish sticks) and veggies 
• Grilled Tomato & Cheese and Salad 
• Chicken Salad Wraps
• Lunch Date
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Wild Salmon and Roasted Veggie & Quinoa Pilaf
• Vegetarian Tamale Pie  (didn't end up making this last week)
• Chipolte Chicken Salads
• Butternut Squash Raviolli and Butternut & Red Pepper Sauce
• Grilled Veggie Naan Pizzas
• Kale and Roasted Veggie Soup (substitute zucchini for butternut), Salad and Cornbread
• Bible Study/Family Night at church

Weekly Menu - Week of 1/2

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BREAKFAST:

• Blueberry Flax Pancakes
• Kirkland's Nature's Path Ancient Grains cereal
• Grapefruit and Flax Toast w/ Almond Butter
• Smoothie & Cottage with Toast
• Barbara's Bakery Shredded Wheat and Berries x2
• Omelettes - Cheese, Mushroom & Onions

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Onions, Salad Mix, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots
• Fruits: Bananas, Tangerines & Lemons (thanks Dom!), Grapefruit (thanks Paul!), Apples, Avocados, Blueberries
• Cheese - Tillamook, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Nuts
• Almond Butter
• Banana Bread

 LUNCH: 

• White Chicken Chili  and Salad x2
• Chicken Tortilla Soup and Salad x2
• Lunch Date
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Panko Chicken Parmesan
• Black Bean Tostadas with Corn Relish
• Ginger Stir Fry
• Vegetarian Tamale Pie
• Dinner out with Gift Certificate
• Leftovers x2

Weekly Menu - Week of 12/12

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BREAKFAST:

• Kirkland's Nature's Path Ancient Grains cereal (review/giveaway coming soon) x2
• Steel cut oats with homemade applesauce x2
• Grits and OJ
• Garlic Toast and Greek yogurt (my daughter loves toast w/ butter and minced garlic in the morning- weirdo!)
• Fruit Kabobs and toast with cream cheese

SNACKS/SIDES:

• Veggies: Cucumbers, Peas, Carrots, Onions, Broccoli, Green Beans, Salad Mix
• Fruits: Bananas, Oranges, Grapes, Apples, Tomatoes, Avocados
• Cheese - Tillamook, Babybel, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese
• Greek Yogurt (plain, fat-free)
• Nuts

 LUNCH: 

• Peanut Butter and Banana Wraps 
• Cheese, Pickle, Tomato, Avocado & Mayo Sandwich (my daughter's favorite)
• Egg Salad Sandwich
• Lunch date
• Fruit, Veggie and Cheese (& crackers) Platter
• Leftovers x2

DINNER:

• Dinner out w/ Restaurant.com gift cert. after Star of Wonder performance
• Butternut Squash Ravioli and Red Pepper & Squash Sauce (Costco)
• Spinach Mushroom Quesadilla (on-the-go on our way to school performance)
• Baja Fresh (Groupon deal) on our way to McCormick Train Park
• Baked Cod (from freezer) and roasted veggies
• Family Dinner Party - Italian Feast
• Leftovers