Category Archives: Monthly Menu

Aug 2

Five Years And Counting: Part Three

a full year in…

While picking up my prescription, I noticed a note. Need doctor’s appointment for refills. I had forgotten that after a year my doctor wanted to see me again. Darn fuzzy memory.

I scheduled my appointment before my rx ran out. This time it was easier visiting my doctor. I wasn’t as sad, but she was a little upset with me that I hadn’t told her it took nine months for me to start feeling better. We decided to continue with the same levels on my prescriptions, and I would continue making yearly appointments.

Life got a bit better. Going out in public was easier, the panic attacks were better. I still had memory issues, but my doctor said that that was normal. I also found I was relaxing more. I wasn’t as uptight, and I was even more patient with the kiddos. Chronic fatigue has arrived, and I’m so tired. I’m feeling well, exercising, eating better, smiling, hugging my kids, and tired.

I’m always tired… Always tired. Always tired.

Two years, and then three years in.

Yearly appointments, same medicine, same levels, still tired. My doctor ordered blood work to check for thyroid issues. At this point I had switched to being a full time vegetarian, and my doctor was also concerned that anemia was causing the exhaustion. All of my levels came back perfect, even my doctor was impressed with the changes from my diet. She said to keep up with the walking, that my energy should start to improve.

 

Jul 5

July’s Monthly Menu

Well, usually I’d be posting a monthly dinner menu, but I didn’t get around to planning one. Instead, I’m using up what I have on hand in the pantry, and cooking day by day.

It has been crazy having everyone home and eating around the clock. The kitchen is the busiest place in the house. I hope to get everything back on track, and better organized once these kiddos of mine are back in school.

Jun 2

June’s Monthly Menu

Summer has arrived. I’ve been pretty much living in the kitchen ever since the kid’s last day of school. I can’t believe just how much they are eating right now…

I’ve got my dinner menu planned, but I’m going to be a bit flexible when it comes to take-out. It’s Summer, and I need a little bit of a break too.

  • 6/1/2017: Steaks, Sauteed Veggies, and Pasta
  • 6/2/2017: Popcorn Chicken and Fries
  • 6/3/2017: Waffles, Bacon, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 6/4/2017: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Chocolate Pie
  • 6/5/2017: Snack Dinner
  • 6/6/2017: Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/7/2017: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 6/8/2017: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/9/2017: Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Potato Chips
  • 6/10/2017: Sausage Biscuit Sandwiches, Hash Browns, and Apple Slices
  • 6/11/2017: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 6/12/2017: BBQ Beef Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 6/13/2017: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/14/2017: Grilled Chicken, Veggie Rice, Corn Salad, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 6/15/2017: Crunchwraps, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/16/2017: Panko Chicken Tenders and Mashed Potatoes
  • 6/17/2017: Pancakes, Bacon, and Apple Slices
  • 6/18/2017: Panko Fried Chicken, Fries, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 6/19/2017: Bacon Sandwiches and Homemade Potato Chips
  • 6/20/2017: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/21/2017: Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 6/22/2017: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/23/2017: Snack Dinner
  • 6/24/2017: Monkey Bread, Bacon, and Hash Browns
  • 6/25/2017: Marinated Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 6/26/2017: Panko Chicken Tenders and Tater Tots
  • 6/27/2017: Steak Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/28/2017: Grilled Chicken, Veggie Baked Beans, Pasta Salad, and Homemade Bread
  • 6/29/2017: Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 6/30/2017: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Tater Tots

Time to get to it!

 

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.

 

Feb 1

February’s Monthly Menu

I can’t believe that it is already February.  January is usually one of those months that takes forever, but this year it passed us by so quickly. Maybe the rest of Winter will follow along.

I’ve got my dinner menu planned for the month. Here’s what I’ll be cooking in the kitchen:

  • 2/1/2017: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/2/2017: Chicken or Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 2/3/2017: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 2/4/2017: Pancakes, Bacon, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 2/5/2017: Marinated Steak, Dinner Rolls, Steak Fries, and Cherry Jell-o Cake
  • 2/6/2017: Homemade Beef rice-a-roni, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/7/2017: Vegetarian Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 2/8/2017: Chili, Saltines, Tortilla Chips, and Cornbread
  • 2/9/2017: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 2/10/2017: Panko Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 2/11/2017: Cinnamon Rolls, Toast, Bacon, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 2/12/2017: Panko Chicken, Spaghetti, Dinner Rolls, and Cherry Pie
  • 2/13/2017: Chili, Saltines, Tortilla Chips, and Cornbread
  • 2/14/2017: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 2/15/2017: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Tater Tots
  • 2/16/2017: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, Sushi, Edamame, and some kind of dessert for my birthday
  • 2/17/2017: Vegetarian Tostadas, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 2/18/2017: Monkey Bread, Bacon,Toast, and Breakfast Potatoes
  • 2/19/2017: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Dinner Rolls, and Pumpkin Pie
  • 2/20/2017: Grilled Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Roasted Veggies, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/21/2017: Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 2/22/2017: Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/23/2017: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa
  • 2/24/2017: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Curly Fries
  • 2/25/2017: Sausage Biscuits, Breakfast Potatoes, and Fruit
  • 2/26/2017: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Chocolate Pie
  • 2/27/2017: Homemade Beef rice-a-roni, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 2/28/2017: Beef Soft Tacos, Mexican Rice, Tortilla Chips, and Salsa

I haven’t planned for any take-out evenings, but I’m going to use one if I need to. I’m glad that February is a short month though, it made menu planning a little bit easier.