Friday, December 30, 2011

January Menu Plan

So here it is . . . January's Menu Plan.

I made some adjustments this time.  First, I added a week in order to finish the month.  This menu plan will take you from January 1 through February 4.  Every 3rd month will have 5 weeks instead of 4, so I can stay on track with the months. 

Also, I limited my meals to 5 each week.  We were having too many leftovers with 6 meals each week - therefore throwing out too much food.  And throwing out food, means money over-spent at the grocery store.  So, we are going to try 5 meals a week - and hopefully we can eat up those leftovers!


I am sticking with tacos / nachos on Sunday.  It's such a busy day with morning Worship Service and AWANA in the evening.  And I really want to keep the day a family day, too.  And since these meals are always a hit at our house - it really helps to simplify things for me.  Plus, my husband will prepare it, giving me a break! 

It has been so helpful for me to make these menu plans.  One evening a month I set aside time to do this - and I'm set for the month!  It simplifies grocery shopping night.  And it also, helps on those tired nights when I'm not sure what to prepare - it's already listed for me!

I hope you find this menu plan helpful, too.
(click on the picture above to download and print)


3 comments:

  1. Cool idea but do you post the recipes somewhere? thanks for following I'm now following back!

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  2. I only have one recipe posted so far - Dorito Chicken http://myhomeschooltale.blogspot.com/2011/10/yummy-dinner-even-hit-with-kids.html
    I would like to get around to posting more. Are there any in particular that you are interested in? I could post those first!

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  3. I'd love to see your slow cooker orange chicken recipe =-) Good for you for getting organized! I imagine Sundays are busy with church & awana - wow!! We don't have that much & we still eat leftovers or waffles on Sunday or popcorn =-) Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Happy New Year,
    Beth =-)

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