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Menu- first full week of 2008

**UPDATED: Added link for crab stuffed mushroom recipe**

Of Note: We spent a couple of days last week eating leftovers from New Years- something I didn’t plan in my menu— we didn’t have Roo’s Soup or Bologna Burgers last week - so we squeezed it in this week. Also- I changed my menu plan for Monday nite- I’ve decided to surprise Mr. Steady with a truly wonderful, romantic dinner. Maiden plans to make mac-n-cheese for the kids and eat separate (their choice)—she’s planning to decorate their table and have games- a fun time for us all!
Monday        
B: Caramel apple oatmeal, toast
L: English muffin pizzas
D: Steak, baked potatoes, crab-stuffed mushrooms, mac-n-cheese
Dessert: mini chocolate lava cakes
Daily Cost: $11.68
Tuesday
B: French Toast, sliced oranges
L: Chicken sandwiches, chips, side salad
D: Roo’s Soup, crusty bread
Dessert: gingerbread
Daily Cost: $6.51
Wednesday
B: Choice: Cereal or yogurt and toast
L: Bologna burgers, chips & dip
D: Maiden’s cheeseburger casserole, salad
Dessert: leftover gingerbread
Daily Cost: $7.93
Thursday
B: Mama’s cheesy scrambled eggs & toast
L: Polka Dots
D: One dish Chicken Bake, steamed veggies
Dessert: none
Daily Cost: $6.69
Friday
B: Pbj toast, sliced fresh fruit
L: Diner Dinner
D: Pigs in a blanket, veggies & dip
Dessert: none
Daily Cost: $6.23
Saturday
B: Daddy Cook: eggs, bacon, toast etc.
L: Leftover Smorgasbord
D: Mr. Steady & I to his Company Dinner
Daily Cost: $2.66
Sunday
B: Cocoa Wheats and toast
L: Crockpot- pot roast, salad
D: lunch leftovers
Daily Cost: $6.90
Weekly Total: $48.60
~~ Don’t forget to check out the yummy menu ideas every Monday over at The Organizing Junkie’s blog. You just might find your next favorite family recipe!

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11:01 AM, 2008-Jan-7 .. Posted by gabbie427

Thanks for sharing your menu with us. What a sweet idea for you and hubby to have a romantic dinner and the kids having their fun night with games. Let us know how it goes!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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2:11 PM, 2008-Jan-7 .. Posted by Amanda

This is the exact kind of blog that I have been looking for. Thanks for sharing your weekly menu. I am going to try and do the same thing. I believe that is would help me in keeping up with my expenses.

Has it helped you by planning this way?

Blessings,
Amanda <><
Matthew 6:33

To Amanda

2:28 PM, 2008-Jan-7 .. Posted by YPAmy5

It has been EXTREMELY helpful to me. I major budget saver!
Click on "Menus" in my side bar - you'll have to wade thru a lot but I've got a few "How I Do It" posts in the midst of it all . . . .
Good luck and God Bless-
Amy W