This meal planning thing is actually working. Last night, I went to bed on time for the first time in about 2 months, enjoyed a wonderful stress-free dinner with my husband (grilled curry lamb chops and watermelon), and even spent a few hours playing with the little guy before he went to bed....Heaven.
And the best part? We've gone a week and a half without even MENTIONING ordering out--something we always talk about doing, fight about where we're getting the food from, and then end up eating grilled cheese. I'd venture to say we've saved about 30 cubic feet of air and $30 so far with the elimination of take-out in this week and a half.
This week, I've got a few things on the menu:
Tonight, grilled chicken (not sure how exactly yet), coleslaw (I made a bunch on Sunday), and watermelon and blueberries. However we prepare the chicken, I'll probably freeze an extra breast or two so I can just grab and go next time.
Tomorrow, I'm thinking hot dogs (we love hot dogs), the rest of the coleslaw, and maybe some zucchini pancakes. I'll, again, make some extra (it's the same amount of work) and freeze them.
Friday will be grill-a-palooza since family's coming in for the weekend.
Saturday, PHILLIES GAME! (I'm obviously not excited), so hatfield franks at the ballpark it is.
Sunday, grill pizzas. This means I'll make a bunch of pizza dough, and freeze probably 2 batches for another day since I've used up my freezer dough stores thus far.
I'm also hoping to brew another batch of beer this weekend (maybe Friday) since we kicked our first keg last week! I have to photos up for you soon--it's beautiful.
What do you all have planned for the coming week?
And the best part? We've gone a week and a half without even MENTIONING ordering out--something we always talk about doing, fight about where we're getting the food from, and then end up eating grilled cheese. I'd venture to say we've saved about 30 cubic feet of air and $30 so far with the elimination of take-out in this week and a half.
This week, I've got a few things on the menu:
Tonight, grilled chicken (not sure how exactly yet), coleslaw (I made a bunch on Sunday), and watermelon and blueberries. However we prepare the chicken, I'll probably freeze an extra breast or two so I can just grab and go next time.
Tomorrow, I'm thinking hot dogs (we love hot dogs), the rest of the coleslaw, and maybe some zucchini pancakes. I'll, again, make some extra (it's the same amount of work) and freeze them.
Friday will be grill-a-palooza since family's coming in for the weekend.
Saturday, PHILLIES GAME! (I'm obviously not excited), so hatfield franks at the ballpark it is.
Sunday, grill pizzas. This means I'll make a bunch of pizza dough, and freeze probably 2 batches for another day since I've used up my freezer dough stores thus far.
I'm also hoping to brew another batch of beer this weekend (maybe Friday) since we kicked our first keg last week! I have to photos up for you soon--it's beautiful.
What do you all have planned for the coming week?
you are adorable.
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