tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post295950036206944..comments2023-10-07T06:31:47.368-07:00Comments on It's my crazy life and I love it: Menu PlanningTrishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12995343913821606086noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-16008014258829513152009-01-27T23:59:00.000-08:002009-01-27T23:59:00.000-08:00I've been "planning" meals for the past five or so...I've been "planning" meals for the past five or so years...Not a total stickler to it, but I'm a planner, so it gives me peace knowing that I've got dinner options for the week....I;m afraid I"m a week to week planner!Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922997906446630755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-47931458920093303772009-01-27T14:32:00.000-08:002009-01-27T14:32:00.000-08:00PS ..... my fingers get crazy! May the good Lord b...PS ..... my fingers get crazy! <BR/><BR/>May the good Lord bless you, continue to provide for you, bring people in your path to encourage you, may you find pure joy in honor God in your role as a wonderful daughter, mom and wife.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371839574209459852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-84073803363185077942009-01-27T14:28:00.000-08:002009-01-27T14:28:00.000-08:00Way to go girl! Menu planning is a great way to sa...Way to go girl! Menu planning is a great way to save money, time and stress. And it always makes me feel warm and fuzzy when I can have a thought out meal on the table for my family. Nothing brings family together better than a yummy dinner. I just love it when I'm center of attention at the dinner table. My family always pats me on the back then. I just soak up the love! <BR/><BR/>To answer your comment on my blog--I'm not sure who said I was queen but I will claim to be menu planning princess:0) And even though I do accept the princess crown, there are days or even weeks that going out to dinner sound might nice and easy to me. <BR/><BR/>I can't meet this week. I still have sick kiddos and am finishing up the year end stuff for the biz and personal taxes. I'm available any time in February (except 2/5)<BR/><BR/>Would love to learn your spreadsheet knowledge. <BR/><BR/>Don't forget to check out the MOMS recipe blog for great recipes. A lot of them are simple, proven and are labeled for time saving. <BR/><BR/>As far as saving on meat. Some of my friends will plan out their meals pending the current week's adds. Also, I have saved tremendously by purchasing half of a beef. I spent about $1.91 per pound on my ORGANIC, no pesticide/hormone meat. Perhaps you may want to go in on a beef together. Something to consider for later. <BR/><BR/>I'm so proud of you for picking the eternal choice of finding ways to save so you can be home. It's not easy but God will ALWAYS bless and provide. Our family and my life is testimony to that.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371839574209459852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-90106156284181106872009-01-27T10:38:00.000-08:002009-01-27T10:38:00.000-08:00I found you at BATW and I'm amazed that people can...I found you at BATW and I'm amazed that people can be this organized. I'm so jealous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-64642678026912375972009-01-27T09:15:00.000-08:002009-01-27T09:15:00.000-08:00I love a good spreadsheet, I am looking forward to...I love a good spreadsheet, I am looking forward to seeing more posts on that!!<BR/><BR/>CherylThe Aldridge'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559482795582576171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-24245371149941392222009-01-27T08:47:00.000-08:002009-01-27T08:47:00.000-08:00I really need to start doing this.I really need to start doing this.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813636271072744577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-58674556564742908522009-01-27T02:49:00.000-08:002009-01-27T02:49:00.000-08:00I always menu plan but every now and then I just r...I always menu plan but every now and then I just rebel against my plan and don´t want to do it anymore. It is the best way to go,no doubt about itBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-26924166557396432282009-01-27T02:13:00.000-08:002009-01-27T02:13:00.000-08:00OK, so I'm going to have to follow you closely her...OK, so I'm going to have to follow you closely here. Since I've retired, I'm on a strict budget, too. I know I've been spending way too much on food which is going to have to stop cuz I'll be cooking for 3 homestay students starting January 31st!Homestay Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760739583890418503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-69834609353199389882009-01-26T21:31:00.000-08:002009-01-26T21:31:00.000-08:00Have you been to www.couponmom.com? It's great! I ...Have you been to www.couponmom.com? It's great! I used a similar site (the grocery game) for a long time but the coupon mom is free. <BR/><BR/>MY favorites are anything Mexican!Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-83048021543437666862009-01-26T19:50:00.000-08:002009-01-26T19:50:00.000-08:00I also love a menu plan, learned that from my lady...I also love a menu plan, learned that from my lady friend Dee. She ROCKS at menu planning (or at least, she did when she taught Menu Night Delight!)Erynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224461644792319333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-54077773738112748232009-01-26T19:11:00.000-08:002009-01-26T19:11:00.000-08:00you are my hero...and i want to see that menu...AS...you are my hero...and i want to see that menu...ASAP...I have a couple of easy recipes I can send you...they are faves around here. AS in I make them so much that I am now sick of them...Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315720415774254785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-21212602952286500382009-01-26T12:08:00.000-08:002009-01-26T12:08:00.000-08:00I loved reading this, Trish. I could learn from yo...I loved reading this, Trish. I could learn from you about the recipe/ingredients spreadsheets--that is an excellent idea!mer@lifeat7000feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-61341394263362215312009-01-26T10:50:00.000-08:002009-01-26T10:50:00.000-08:00You're such a spreadsheet geek!Good Job. I find m...You're such a spreadsheet geek!<BR/><BR/>Good Job. I find myself at the store All. The. Time.<BR/><BR/>Must get disciplined!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818169243613602266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-25165912453700109062009-01-26T08:56:00.000-08:002009-01-26T08:56:00.000-08:00Okay - I had lots of spell errors in that last pos...Okay - I had lots of spell errors in that last post but you get the idea - anyway, one more for you... have chicken for one meal and cook extra - cube up the uneatean chicken (you can also use rotisserie for this) - make casserole chicken enchiladas with the leftover chicken - take 6-8 medium flour tortillas or 4-6 large tortillas and cut in half and then make one inch strips with them - toss in a Pam sprayed casserole dish with the cubed chicken (I use 2-3 chicken breasts from Costco). On the stove mix in a can of cream of chicken soup, a can of mild green enchilada sauce, one can of milk, and a small can of diced green chilis - mix together until smooth and then pour over the tortilla strips and chicken and toss until covered with sauce - pat down with a spatula until smooth on top and cover with cheese - bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes - yum! Serve with sour cream and tortilla chips.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205802084602020385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-89577010742670725312009-01-26T08:50:00.000-08:002009-01-26T08:50:00.000-08:00Here are a couple 2-part meals - using 2 packages ...Here are a couple 2-part meals - using 2 packages of ground turkey - tear up 4 pieces of bread and soak in enough milk to saturate the bread (make it soggy) - then mis the bread into the lean ground turkey - using a griddle cook turkey patties (like hamburgers) - serve with red mashed potatoes (I buy a bag at Costco and cube them up and mash them with the skins on with a big scoop of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (also from Costco) and a splash of half-and-half - so meal #1 is turkey burgers with mashed potatoes (make a BIG pot) - serve with fruit of your choice (peaches or applesauce are our faves) - then using the bugers that you don't eat and the leftover mashed potatoes - in a large casserole dish layer the mashed potatoes and crumble the burgers into bite sized pieces over that layer and then pour over a can of creamed corn and top with potatoes and cheese - bake at 350 for 40 minutes - wah-lah - Shepherd's Pie! You can also make this with shredded pork or ground beef - if you buy the pork chops at Costco that are really thick and cook them in a crock pot - use leftovers to shred and make this dish - it all tastes great and you always have leftovers for lunch.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205802084602020385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-70009963420760387852009-01-26T06:55:00.000-08:002009-01-26T06:55:00.000-08:00Way to go! the menu plan is a life saver and a mo...Way to go! the menu plan is a life saver and a money saver!meleeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888275378456945092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342293802805022436.post-13323916590296580832009-01-26T01:33:00.000-08:002009-01-26T01:33:00.000-08:00menu planning is still on my "to do" list. SIGH :)...menu planning is still on my "to do" list. SIGH :)TuTu's Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171659325216495400noreply@blogger.com