Menu Plan Monday

This will be a busy week....we are finally going camping.  The weather here has been the pits and we've cancelled two camping trips already.  I have a simple menu this week and am looking forward to camping.

MONDAY
Dutch PancakesStrawberries

TUESDAY
Pizza
Cut Veggies

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WEDNESDAY
Chicken and Kale Soup
Salad

THURSDAY - Camping
Natural HotDogs
Cut Veggies

FRIDAY - Camping
Spaghetti (Sauce in the Freezer)
Salad

SATURDAY - Camping
BBQ Burgers
Salad

SUNDAY - Camping
Family Dinner while camping
for my boys birthday

MONDAY - Home from Camping
Tuna Sandwiches
Tomato Soup
Cut Veggies

Grocery List
Organic Peanut Butter
Natural Hotdogs
whole wheat HD Buns
Organic Onions (3 pounds)
Organic Kale
Organic Lettuce (x2)
Organic Celery
Cucumber (x2)
Organic Peppers
(x3 varied colors)
Organic Spinach
Organic Broccoli (1 pound)
Turkey Pepperoni (for pizza)
Milk (1 gallon)
Cream (1/2 gallon)
Organic Pizza Sauce
Organic Apples (3 pounds)
Organic Bananas (3 pounds)
Organic Pears (2 pounds)
Organic Avocados (x4)
Organic Taco Chips
Organic lemons (x3)
Tomatoes (x4)
Organic Grapes
nectarines ?
strawberries ?


We are now only using cash to pay for our groceries to make sure we stick to our budget.  It's been an eye opener for me.  I've ordered my organic produce from Crazy Peppers, they still have the best prices around here and will have to make one more pick up and my groceries are done for the week.
Be sure to check out The Organizing Junkie for more menu planning ideas.

A General Update

I know that my blog posts are far and few between.  It's been a tough year.  I've been working hard to keep up on my Menu Plans for the most part.
I really don't want to give apologies.  It is what it is, life is difficult.  I totally love writing.  I miss writing and working on my blog.
Life has been overwhelming.  The changes in our lives since the tragic death of my brother in law have deeply affected us.  My idea of how the accident took place is in my brain like the pictures on the wall in your house.  It's always there.  Grief and sadness are a constant companion.  I've not only lost my brother in law, but really, my sister also.  She is forever changed and finding her way in this mess of a tornado that took what was dear and dropped the rest of her life all over the place.  I deeply miss my friendship with her, I feel like I lost that when Darren died.  I am trying so very hard to understand it all.
I've been working on decreasing my depression medication.  I'm not sure how that's going.  It's been very difficult.  I'm constantly utterly exhausted.  No matter what I try to gain energy, it seems to be out of my grasp.  My emotions are on a fine line.  My motivation to do anything is next to none.  My patience with my children is not at it's finest.  It's a complicated dance to figure out the right dose of medication. 
I've had some other medical issues going on as well.  I finally have some answers and am having surgery in September to hopefully fix the issue.
However along with this sob story of mine; God is constantly showing me His love and His presence in my life.  He is forever good and constant.  He has given me amazing and beautiful children.  A patient and extraordinarily loving husband who goes above and beyond.  God has reminded me time and again to give my energies to my family and He will bless me.  To give my worries and sadness to Him.
We all have difficult seasons.  Mine is no more hard then yours, just different.
This post is not a pity party, just to let you know why my blog posts are sparse.  I'm busy working and learning to create a healthy and loving family.  Expanding my knowledge and love.  I really am hoping to get back to writing.  To share the changes we are making in our family to be happy and healthy.

Menu Plan Monday

Sometimes the weeks just fly by.  We've had so much rain for the start of July, I've seen people call it Juluary!  I've not made it to the garden, so I'm pretty sure it's going to take a fair amount of work to get it under control.  We have camping coming up and our trailer should be pulled out this week so I can clean and pack it, so exciting!
On to the menu for this week!

MONDAY
Baked Spaghetti
Salad

TUESDAY
BLT Sandwiches
Tomato Basil Soup
Salad

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WEDNESDAY
Quinoa Spanakopita
Salad

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THURSDAY
Turkey Burgers
Salad

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FRIDAY
Melt in your mouth Chicken
(I'll use Greek Yogurt instead of the Mayo in the recipe)
Roasted Potatoes
Salad

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SATURDAY
Chicken, Kale and Rice Soup
Cut Veggies

SUNDAY
We are out all day so no plans!

As always, be sure to check out The Organizing Junkie for many more menu planning ideas

Menu Plan Monday

We did well with the menu plan last week.
This week if the weather holds nice I hope to be in the garden a lot, so I'll keep that in mind while I plan.  I also have my organic bulk order pick up this week so I'll be out for a day to go across the line and get that done along with the rest of my shopping I do across the line.

MONDAY
Chili from the freezer
toast
(my husband is off and if the weather is nice we will be at the garden all day)

TUESDAY
Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
(I'll cut out the spice for the kids)
Cut Veggies

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WEDNESDAY
Chicken, Kale and Rice Soup
Cut Veggies
This soup is a staple each week now.  My kids love it, so I'll take advantage of that for as long as I can.

THURSDAY
Quinoa Casserole
Salad
I've made this one before with some changes and my family really enjoyed it.

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FRIDAY
Spaghetti
Salad

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SATURDAY
Bean and Cheese Taquitos
Salad

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SUNDAY
Left Overs

Be sure to check out The Organizing Junking each Monday for many more menu planning ideas.