Monthly Archives: November 2013

Nov 2

November’s Monthly Menu

I am so excited that November has arrived! The cooler weather has arrived too, and I can’t wait for Thanksgiving. I’ll be spending lots of the time in the kitchen this month. I’ve finally gotten around to planning this month’s menu, with a little help from the family too. I’ve been in a cooking rut lately, so I asked them for a few ideas. So here we go it’s November’s Monthly Menu.

  • 11/1/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 11/2/13: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Dinner Rolls
  • 11/3/13: Chili, Saltines, Corn Bread, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 11/4/13: Beef Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 11/5/13: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 11/6/13: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 11/7/13: Fish Planks, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 11/8/13: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 11/9/13: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 11/10/13: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Homemade Dinner Rolls
  • 11/11/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 11/12/13: Spaghetti, Homemade Breadsticks, and Broccoli
  • 11/13/13: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 11/14/13: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, and Crab Rangoon
  • 11/15/13: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Potato Chips, and Fried Pickles
  • 11/16/13: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, and Cinnamon Rolls
  • 11/17/13: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Dinner Rolls
  • 11/18/13: Hamburgers and Potato Chips
  • 11/19/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 11/20/13: Corn Dogs and Fries
  • 11/21/13: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 11/22/13: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Fresh Fruit, and Fruit Dip
  • 11/23/13: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 11/24/13: Panko Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn
  • 11/25/13: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice,Chow Mien Noodles, and Crab Rangoon
  • 11/26/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 11/27/13: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 11/28/13: Happy Thanksgiving! Turkey with all of the fixings, and at least five pies
  • 11/29/13: Nachos
  • 11/30/13: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Homemade Dinner Rolls

I have a feeling that November is going to rush by. I’ve got to get the kitchen stocked up, and the house in order before Thanksgiving.

 

Nov 1

This Week

Oh my goodness this has been one busy week. The last part of October is always crazy for us. We have our anniversary, Agnes’ birthday, James’ birthday, school parties, Halloween to celebrate, and James’ store has inventory too. I’m also on day #2 of a nasty migraine, so that isn’t helping things too much. Here’s a recap of what’s been going on around here.

Sunday we celebrated our 12th anniversary! We had a few gifts for each other, and James did really well with mine.

This baby is living in the kitchen, and how I love it so. My hubby’s a good shopper.

Sunday we also celebrated Agnes’ 4th birthday. She was really excited to have a big birthday party, and see all of the family.

It was such a fun day, and I still don’t have the house cleaned up after the birthday bash.

Somewhere in there I got a call from the PTO, and the room mom for Dylan’s class stepped down. I said I didn’t mind helping out, so I had a Halloween Party to plan, and volunteers to round up.

Tuesday was James’ birthday… I didn’t get any pictures, I assure you there was cake.

Thursday was Halloween, and I was up way too early finishing up all of the treats for Dylan’s class. It was raining, so the parade was held indoors, and we had just a bit of time for a quick party.

The kids enjoyed a tasty breakfast, we read a story, and decorated square pumpkin rice krispies treats too. I had lots of parents there to help, and the party went smoothly.

In the afternoon we headed over to Thade’s school for his parade. Again it was rained out, so we were in the gym. Thade didn’t want us tagging along to the party, but that was fine, my head was really starting to hurt.

By the time I picked up the boys, I had a full blown migraine. I grabbed a little rest before James got home. Once he was home, we got the kids ready to go trick-or-treating.

 

We were out for about an hour, and then we called it an early night. The kids got a ton of candy. and I was too sick to eat any of it.

Today it is Friday… James has inventory at work, so I have no idea when we’ll see him. I hope it goes well though. I’m still feeling under the weather, so Agnes and I are staying close to home. I’ve done a few dishes, and thrown in a load of laundry too. I think today’s goal is just to rest up after the crazy week.