Monthly Archives: April 2017

Apr 4

March Veggie Meals: Part 1

I had to break this monthly post into two posts, I had way too many veggie dishes to share. I made it another month of going two-thirds vegan. This was the easiest month by far. I made a ton of tasty dishes, and here is way too many photos of tasty vegan goodness.

Vegan Tacos with homemade Mexican Rice and tons of Avocados

I have no idea just how many avocados I ate through the month of March.

Beans, Rice, and Guacamole Salad

I even made a batch of vegan re-fried beans. They were amazing.

I paired them with homemade Mexican rice.

Avocado with Broccoli Slaw, so tasty.

Homemade Mexican Rice and Avocado are perfect together.

I made a big batch of Quinoa with Veggies.

Vegan leftovers, super yummy

Loaded pasta salad, cool and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Taco seasoned Quinoa Tacos! This was a perfect vegan match for taco night.

Taco seasoned Quinoa stuffed Avocados. This dish was unreal.

Mexican Quinoa Burrito Bowl. Tastier than take-out.

Vegetarian Lemon Pasta with Artichokes and Capers, fresh homemade bread rounds out this meal. I was craving Chicken Piccata, so I made a veggie version of it.

Some nights I made snacks for dinner. I keep a bunch of vegan varieties on hand for me.

Loaded Vegan Pasta Salad and Black Olives. We were actually under a tornado watch, so we needed to get dinner done in a hurry.

I’ll have part two of this post (hopefully) up tomorrow. I have really enjoyed making and eating all of these tasty vegan dishes. I’ve been feeling a bit better too, and my hair is crazy lovely, probably from all of those avocados.

Apr 3

March’s Craft Projects

I have lots of little projects going on right now. I’ve got two blankets that I’m working on upstairs, a basket with knitting projects downstairs. I’ve even got a knitting project in my purse to work on while I’m in the afternoon school pick-up line.

I’ve completed three months on the temperature blanket. I’ve had to stock back up on shades of yellow and gold yarn. We have had a pretty mild winter and early spring around our neck of the woods.

After I made the patchwork blanket for Agnes, Thade put in a request for a new blanket too.

I got an idea in my mind, and hit the yarn stash to get started.

It is all half-double crochet stitches, and I’m using a J sized hook.

I am loving the look of this blanket so far. Thade says it’s o.k.

During Spring Break we went to visit my mom, and she said my favorite phrase… “I’ll watch the kids while you go to the yarn store.” Seriously, I can’t say no to that!

I spent some much needed time strolling the yarn aisles at Joann’s.

I bought a bit of yarn. I also had the kindest lady who scanned two coupons and saved me $30.00 on this stash feeding haul. I gave her a hug, she was seriously awesome.

I’m going to start a blanket for Agnes and Dylan too. Kinda like Thade’s, but with their favorite colors.

This is my little knitting basket downstairs. I’m knitting scarves for next year’s teacher gifts, and I’m making a cute scarf for Agnes. She always needs another scarf.

I’m still working on another scrappy blanket. I add a bit of yarn here and there. I love the colors, stripes, and knotted texture of this little blanket.

Apr 1

April’s Monthly Dinner Menu

Hello April! Seriously where did March go?!? I’ve got a tasty dinner menu planned for my family for the month.

  • 4/1/2017: Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, and Homemade Waffles
  • 4/2/2017: Pot Roast with Potatoes and Dinner Rolls
  • 4/3/2017: BBQ Beef Sandwiches and Curly Fries
  • 4/4/2017: Steak Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/5/2017: Chili, Cornbread, Saltines, and Tortilla Chips
  • 4/6/2017: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/7/2017: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 4/8/2017: Bacon, Muffins, Toast, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 4/9/2017: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Dinner Rolls
  • 4/10/2017: Beef Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, Breakfast Potatoes, and Fresh Bread
  • 4/11/2017: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/12/2017: Snack Dinner: Turkey Pinwhells, Veggies & Hummus, Pretzels, Chips, and Dip
  • 4/13/2017: Crunchwraps, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/14/2017: Chicken Fried Rice, Sushi, and Homemade Veggie Egg Rolls
  • 4/15/2017: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, and Hashbrowns
  • 4/16/2017: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Cherry Jello Cake
  • 4/17/2017: Burgers, Grilled Cheese, and Chips
  • 4/18/2017: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/19/2017: James is planning the menu
  • 4/20/2017: Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/21/2017: Chili, Cornbread, Saltines, and Tortilla Chips
  • 4/22/2017: Bacon, Pancakes, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 4/23/2017: Marinated Steaks, Steak Fries, and Fresh Bread
  • 4/24/2107: Grilled Chicken, Pasta Salad, Baked Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 4/25/2017: Crunchwraps, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/26/2017: Snack Dinner: Turkey Pinwheels, Veggies & Hummus, Pretzels, Chips, and Dip
  • 4/27/2017: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 4/28/2017: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 4/29/2017: Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, and Hashbrowns
  • 4/30/2017: Breaded Chicken, Spaghetti, and Breadsticks

Time to make some shopping lists, and get to it.