Mar 3

Lunch Menu 3/1-3/8

Menu planning is one of my favorite things to do, and since we are staying home in March, I’m menu planning for lunch to. My dear friend Marva asked me to share my lunch menu too. I’m planning the dinner menu by the month, but when it comes to lunch I’m planning weekly.

Here is what is on the menu this week:

  • 3/1/09: Sandwiches and Chips.: I stocked up at the Deli on Sandwich meat for the boys… They are already missing Subway.
  • 3/2/09: James and I had leftovers and the kiddos had Ham and Cheese Tortilla Roll-Ups with Macaroni and Cheese. Thade loved the roll-ups, but Dylan wasn’t a fan.
  • 3/3/09: Chili is on the menu today. I made a big crock pot full of Chili on Sunday, we’ll have some for lunch, and then the rest will go into the freezer for future lunches.
  • 3/4/09: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Chips. I made extra Angus Burgers on Monday so I would have plenty for lunch on Wednesday.
  • 3/5/09: BBQ Beef Sandwiches and Chips. Last week I made a Pot Roast for dinner, and I turned that into BBQ beef for this week’s lunches. I kept it in the freezer, so it is ready to go for a fast lunch.
  • 3/6/09: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Macaroni and Cheese. Friday I have a MOPS meeting in the morning, and that is usually when I want to pick up lunch. I have an easy and filling lunch planned, so that way maybe it will keep away the temptation to swing through the drive thru.
  • 3/7/09: Sloppy Joe’s and Fries. I’ve got to take lunch to James at work today, so I’m packing an easy meal that travels well. I’m also using the leftovers from dinner earlier in the week.
  • 3/8/09: Spaghetti and Garlic Bread. This is a great Sunday Lunch, fast and filling.

When it comes to breakfast, I’m winging it! I’ve stocked up the freezer with Waffles for the boys. I’ve also got a pretty decent stash of Pop Tarts and Cereal for busy school mornings. I’ll make toast and eggs for James for breakfast, and if the kiddos would ever let me sleep through the night, I would get up early and send Breakfast Burritos with James too. I’m not much of a breakfast fan, so I’ll grab a coffee or green tea in the morning, and maybe some oatmeal.

I’ll work on next week’s menu this weekend. So far the not going out is going well, but then again we are only on day three…

7 thoughts on “Lunch Menu 3/1-3/8”

  1. I hear ya- little one is not sleeping at all through the night anymore! Keep hoping it is just a phrase! UGH!
    We do waffles, eggs, pancakes, ceral rotation. I am going to introduce the boys to oatmeal soon. Hubby’s thrifty idea. Been meaning to tell you I am really enjoying the MOMS group I joined. It’s so nice to get out of the house and meet some other women who enjoy their children. The boys are loving it too! Tomorrow the group is having a pj party and sharing fav breakfast cereals. Fun photo opp!

  3. Nicole, you totally rock! I love the menu, it sounds so yummy. I slack so badly when it comes to lunchtime. thank you for the inspiration! Blessings!

  4. Thanks Nana! I’m sure your lunches are super tasty. So far the “not going out” is going well. Thade is still after those Happy Meals though, but Dylan isn’t complaining 😉

  5. Thanks Heather! Great breakfast menu, I hope that your kiddos like oatmeal, it is so good. I’m so happy that you are enjoying your MOMS group! The pj party sounds like a lot of fun. You’ll have to tell me all about it. Enjoy your meeting tomorrow, and sending big hugs your way!

  6. Thanks Ellie! So far the month is going pretty good, and I’m really enjoying cooking more instead of going out. I don’t know if the boys are too happy though, Thade is really missing those Happy Meals 😉

  7. Thanks Marva! I seem to have so much trouble with lunch… That is when I really give in to fast food wishes from the boys. I think planning it out in the menu is really going to help keep me on track 🙂

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