Well, I wonder how Organizing Junkie is getting along on this, her second day of being unplugged?! I’ll bet she’s having a great time on her vacation with her family (even if she is having computer withdrawals)! I’m interested to know what’s on her vacation menu…. 
In the meantime, I am super honored and excited to host Menu Plan Monday here at Heavenly Homemakers!
I was terribly sick all last week, and I’m feeling much better, just a bit low on energy still. Therefore, as I was planning the meals this week, I asked my boys, “What meals sound good for YOU to make this week?!”
I made the mistake of asking this question right at bedtime, so they felt like they really should stay up later and keep on helping Mommy plan the meals (”Wait, we still need to think of more…”).
Here’s what we came up with together:
Sunday, June 29
Oatmeal
Sloppy joes, fruit
Frozen fruit milk shakes
Monday, June 30
Applesauce muffins, bananas
Ham and cheese melts, grapes
Cheesy beef and rice, green beans
Tuesday, July 1
Whole wheat pancakes
Tuna salad on tortillas, watermelon
Deer steak, steamed carrots, peas
Wednesday, July 2
Scrambled eggs, oranges
Nachos, cantaloupe
Shepherds pie, tossed salad
Thursday, July 3-Saturday July 5.…we’re headed to Oklahoma for another family reunion. We’ll pack sandwiches for the road and about 37 other snacks since that’s what the boys think we do on trips. Once we’re there, I’m not sure what’s planned…but I’m guessing it involves lots of hot dogs, hamburgers, salads…and I KNOW there will be homemade ice cream!
How about you? Do you have lots of yummy weekend plans?
What’s on your menu this week?
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Sarah says:
Thank you for hosting this week! Have a great week and Safe Travels to you and your family!
Best,
Sarah
June 29th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
annie says:
Have fun in Oklahoma! (that’s where I live
)
June 29th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Michelle says:
Hi Laura Thank you for hosting this week.I am going to have to make the Applesauce Muffins
My Daughter hearts muffins and loves to help me…Have a great week…
June 29th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
planningqueen says:
Congratulations and thanks for hosting MPM. My kids often help me choose our meals for the week. My next step is getting them to cook them.
June 29th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Penny says:
thanks for hosting! Your plans sound so nice
June 29th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Jill says:
Thanks for hosting MPM this week. I’m really enjoying poking around your site. You have some great ideas and a lot of the same philosophies as I do about feeding your family.
Jill
June 29th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Leeann says:
Thank you for hosting this week!
Leeann
niccofive.blogspot.com
June 29th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
mjpuzzlemom says:
Thanks for hosting! Your menu looks yummy!
MJ
June 29th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Aussie in America says:
Thanks so much for hosting!
I just read your Getting real with food entires - they are great. Very timely for me
~Stacy
June 29th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Teresa says:
I’m adding my thanks to you for hosting MPM this week. I’m just now getting into the menu planning and blogging thing and was really glad to hear I wouldn’t have to miss a week of participating. I’m putting your Cheesy Beef and Rice on my meal plan soon. Enjoy your reunion and safe travels!
June 29th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Carrie says:
Thanks for hosting! This is my first time so hopefully I did everything right!
June 30th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Michele says:
Hi, Laura,
I’m so glad you’re starting to feel better. I love how you involve your boys in the meal planning (and seeing what they suggest!).
Thank you for hosting MPM this week!
Enjoy your trip!
Blessings,
Michele
www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com
June 30th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Cathy | Gluten Free says:
thanks for hosting this week!
June 30th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Sally says:
Don’t forget about the 48 servings of dessert we will all be bringing! =) See you in a few days…you can kiss Lil Major’s cheeks all you want then.
June 30th, 2008 at 2:17 am
Mommychicky says:
Thanks for hosting
June 30th, 2008 at 6:44 am
JJ says:
You menu looks good. Good luck on your trip! I haven’t had homemade ice cream in ages! I’m jealous!
June 30th, 2008 at 7:02 am
Wild Squirrel says:
Mmmmm….nothing like homemade ice cream! Thanks for hosting!
June 30th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Karen says:
Have fun on your trip!
June 30th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Angela says:
I am enjoying your series on what you eat … thanks for hosting this week!
We have lots of yummy plans for the 4th of July also, and like you, I’m sure it will include homemade ice cream!!
June 30th, 2008 at 7:31 am
brandy says:
I love freezer meals! Thanks for hosting and have a safe, fun trip!
Brandy
http://imnotyouraveragesoccermom.blogspot.com
June 30th, 2008 at 7:43 am
kat says:
thanks for hosting! I’ll be stopping by for Shepherd’s Pie
June 30th, 2008 at 8:23 am
kiy says:
Thanks for hosting this week. I cannot imagine what I’d do without MPM. I think about next week’s plan all week … it’s a sickness I tell ya!
Cheers, Kiy
June 30th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Lorrilou says:
Thanks for hosting this week! Have a cool week!
June 30th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Marla says:
Where at in Oklahoma? That’s were I live too! Have a wonderful time!
PS Maybe you could stop by and make those chocolate chips I can’t get to work!
June 30th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Erica @ Cook Quick Easy Recipes says:
Thanks for hosting this week. Nice site you have here. Have a great week
June 30th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Char says:
Thanks for being such a gracious hostess!! Your menu looks yummy. I found some amazing pasta and plan on using it this week in my menu.
June 30th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Aimee says:
I am so jealous of your deer steak night! I grew up in a house full of hunters and deer was a staple in our diet. Dh does not hunt and my uncles and grandfather have all aged past hunting years. I sure do miss it! Enjoy!!
Thanks so much for hosting this week!!! I am going to have to give your applesauce muffin recipe a try-it looks great.
June 30th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Diane says:
I noticed last week someone was having a hashbrown casserole but now I cant find it now that I want to make it.
Can someone point me in the right direction I remember it had hashbrowns, of course, hamburger, sourcream and cheese I believe and probably some more ingredients. It sounded so good but now I cant find it anywhere.
Please help
June 30th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Kristi says:
Thanks for hosting this week. Your blog is very informative. I hope your energy is quickly returning and that you are feeling much better!
June 30th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Twisted Cinderella says:
how fun that you had them help you with the menu plan. Thanks for hosting.
Mine is up at: http://tc-twistedfairytale.blogspot.com/2008/06/menu-plan-monday_30.html
June 30th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Gina says:
Thanks for hosting! I find the best blogs this way!
June 30th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
popsciles on the porch says:
Thanks for hosting!
June 30th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Amanda/Crunchy Christian Mom says:
It’s almost Tuesday, but better late than never, right? This might be my first time doing this, I can’t remember.
July 1st, 2008 at 12:41 am
rapunzel says:
I’m new to your blog, love it! Also returning to the good habit of menu-planning after a hiatus of poor planning..ugh!
Thank you for the inspiration!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:31 am
NH Mom of 3 says:
Thanks for hosting this week! I finally got my act together and posted. LOL Have a great trip, and enjoy the family fun!
July 1st, 2008 at 8:37 am
~~Rhonda says:
Thanks for hosting this week. I’m late posting, though I had the post ready to go, for the most part, last Friday…then company came and I got side-tracked playing with baby twins. More fun than menu planning.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:49 am
Perfect Acai says:
Nice bog you have here. I pretty much lurk the internet when I’m bored and read all I can about the organic lifestyle, but I really liked you view on things. I’ll bookmark the site and subscribe to the feed!
August 25th, 2008 at 6:29 pm