November 29 MPM

Organizing Junkie

Now, back to reality, well, as real as December gets anyway.  It's going to be a busy, busy time around here.  I  imagine at your house as well.  A meal plan will be more important than ever, although I am definitely not motivated to get to the grocery store or to spend more $$.  lol.

Okay, I've tried, I've really, really tried.  Looking ahead at the next couple of weeks just makes me want to curl up in a corner with a blankie somewhere.  Aye!  Why is December always like this???  Look at my meal plan!  Do you see all those holes.  Eventually, I'll get my shit act together and come up with something.  Not much choice is there?

When I add things I'll put them in italics because I like the way it looks so you can see where I've filled in and don't think I'm crazy. As I make the meals I'm crossing them out, yup, I need that much help staying on track right now.

Monday (dance):  Turkey pot pie
Tuesday (piano, dance):  Chili spaghetti, brownie bites
Wednesday (scouts, first night of Hanukkah):  Baked chicken, finger potatoes, veggie from freezer
Thursday (dance):  Orange chicken, rice
Friday (Rebekah has a friend spending the weekend, piano recital): Taco Night!  (Stay tuned for a giveaway this week.)
Saturday breakfast (friend staying, SS program rehearsal): ??  French toast??  Maybe.
Saturday lunch:  sandwiches, chips, fruit
Saturday dinner (Hanukkah party for 16):  Brisket, noodle pudding, latkes, applesauce, some veggie or another, sugar cookie cutouts, rugelach  Not the recipe I use, but it's supposed to be a good one.
Sunday breakfast (friends still here):  Bagels & cream cheese, fruit
Sunday lunch (church):  Lasagna, salad, bread
Sunday dinner (SS program): 
Monday (dance):  Turkey Soup (tried this last year, it's made from the turkey carcass, and it's truly awesome.  You should try it.)
Tuesday (piano, dance):  Comfort food meatballs, noodles for piano, mashed potatoes for us, green beans, dinner rolls, some kind of dessert, maybe the reindeer cupcakes from this month's Family Fun.  I'd link to it, but the same cupcake doesn't appear to be on their site.
Wednesday (scouts):  Salisbury Steak w/Mushrooms, latkes (substituted for the buttered noodles I was going to serve.  Jacob was very indignant that latkes weren't on the menu last Wednesday), brown sugar carrots
Thursday (dance):  Spaghetti & Meatballs

I've told you money's tight.  I'm pretty certain it is for most of you as well.  I learned about a great contest on 5 Minutes for Mom:  Rayovac's holding a great contest to win a $1000.00!  That's right, $1000.00!!!  All you have to do is tell Rayovoc how you (or your mom) Rock the Holidays and be entered to win $1000 Cash!

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Good luck! 

Have a good week.  : )