Menu Plan, Week of May 7, 2012

Another busy week of moving. Wow, we have a lot of stuff. No wonder we have debt :) . The Goodwill has been getting some pretty awesome stuff this week. We have hardly anything left in our house now and we’ll finish moving everything next week. So, for me it’s another easy, (a.k.a. lazy) cooking week !

Suppers

Annie’s Mac & Cheese, Carrots

Quesadillas, Fruit

Pamela’s Pancakes (this mix is healthy, easy and good!)

Cheeseburgers, Waffle Fries, Bananas, Corn

Spaghetti & Spaghetti Squash

Hot Dogs, Salad

Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit

 

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Moving with a Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer

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I am so thankful that we are making this big move while my kids are small. They have been having a great time helping load, climb on and strap down the trailer!

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Menu Plan, Week of April 30, 2012

Last week we started moving into our “new” house. The new place is definitely not what I had planned for us, but I am thankful to God that he provided something! My husband is moving down there tonight. The kids ,dog, cats and I aren’t heading out until after school is out. So, needless, to say, I won’t be cooking too gourmet for the next couple of weeks!

Suppers

Homemade Chicken Strips (I’ll let you know how it goes!), Annie’s Mac & Cheese, Carrots

Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Fruit

Tacos

Baked Potato Soup (my daughter’s favorite!), Rolls, Corn

Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Zucchini

Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Foil Potatoes, Salad

Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit

 

I’m linked up with orgjunkie!

Kitten Cuteness

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One of the newest members of our family. We have 8 of them…..does anyone need a kitten? Smile

Menu Plan–Week of April 23, 2012

We’ve been busy tying up the lose ends of our life here in Hays. We finally found a place to live in (well, 26 miles from) Scott City. Thanks to everyone who prayed for us! It’s not ideal (I won’t see it until this weekend, so I’ll share more details later) but I am so thankful we have a place to live in the country and can bring our dog and cats.

Here’s what’s on the menu this week:

Supper

Chicken Nuggets, Fries, Carrots (can you tell my husband won’t be home?)

Slow Cooker Lasagna, Bread Machine Rolls, Corn

Cube Steak, Fried Potatoes, Leftover Rolls, Carrots

Spaghetti, Spaghetti Squash, Salad

Beef Burritos, Rice

Grilled Steak, Foil Potatoes, Asparagus, Applesauce

Pancakes, Eggs, Strawberries

 

I’m linked up at orgjunkie!

The 1 Spot Calf

I have never seen a calf like this one my parent’s had on the farm this month!

Menu Plan – Week of April 16, 2012

Once again, long time no menu plan. My grocery budget shows it too! We are definitely spending more than my allotted $125 a week (which is already high for many people) for the 4 of us! This week I’m making a plan again and working to clear out our cupboards in  prep for the move next month!

Suppers

Spaghetti Pie, Carrots, Toast

Cube Steak, Fried Potatoes, Biscuits (Here’s the recipe I’m going to try)

Roast, Baked Potatoes, Carrots, Leftover Biscuits

Fall French Toast, Eggs, Applesauce

Steak Bites (Recipe to try Here), Mashed Potatoes, Corn

Pizza Burgers, Fries, Fruit Salad, Cucumbers

Pancakes, Strawberries

 

Linked up at orgjunkie.com

Trusting & Waiting

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Setting up for my church brunch last month

I don’t think my life has ever seemed so out-of-order or chaotic as it is right now. My husband is moving to Scott City in 3 weeks and the kids and I are following 20 days after that. And, we still don’t have a place to live in Scott City. We have had a couple of “almosts” – including a place in the country we were really hoping for – but nothing has worked out yet.

I’m busy wrapping up things with my beloved church and MOPS groups as well as my son’s speech therapy and the kids’ 4-H. I’m sorting through papers and a lifetime of our stuff and trying to figure out what to do with everything. My column needs to get done and I have dozens of articles I need to get written to send to national publications so I can make try and make money with my writing. Taxes are due (ouch) and our house is a mess.

Do you ever have those days in life when you just want to stay in bed? Yep. That’s me right now.

I’m not telling you all of these to make you feel sorry for me Smile I just want to encourage you (and remind me) to trust in God. I am sure some of you are going through some really rough stuff that would make my trials seem insignificant. I want to remind you that even when things in life (and at times, dozens of things at once) don’t look like they will work out, God is still in control!

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” 

~ Jeremiah 29:11

What We’ve Been Up To

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To help move a few things we borrowed a neighbor’s skid steer.

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My daughter and the dog enjoyed some 80 degree temps around here last week.

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And of course, my son had lots of farming to do in the yard.

Midweek Menu Plan, March 28-31, 2012

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Ahh… the beauty of a midweek menu plan. After 3 days of sub-par, by-the-seat-of-my-pants, I-gotta-go-to-the-store suppers, I have to do an intervention on myself and make a plan. I know my husband will thank me. I admit with all the moving business I don’t have enough energy to plan all my meals (the kids won’t mind eating random things for breakfast or lunch!) but here are some suppers!

Suppers

Slow Cooker Lasagna, Raw Carrots and Cucumber

Simple Chili (see recipe here),  Crackers, Cheese

Grilled Lemon Chicken, Tin Foil Potatoes, Corn

Hot Dogs, Burgers, Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Peas

Fall French Toast, Eggs, Strawberries

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