Menu Plan Monday - November 1 thru 7th, 2010

Monday evening- King Ranch chicken w/ chips 


Tuesday evening- Leftover chicken dish 


Wednesday evening- Chili and cornbread


Thursday evening- Out/ field trip 


Friday evening- Homemade Pizza, bread sticks and fruit 


Saturday evening- Leftover chili and cornbread


Sunday evening- Birthday party

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We've got a busy and fun week ahead.  Praying the Lord's blessings over our health and our busy schedule.  Just praying we can get it all done and this Mama isn't stressed out of her gourd!  




I went back to monthly menu planning this month.  I thought maybe it would help with the out of control food budget.  We had to add money to the budget last month because of adding in more natural, organic food items.  Our veggie and fruits alone are costing us a bundle each week and we aren't able to afford it all organic!  Ouchy!  But we'll make do and do as much as we can....  


Anyway, I decided to divide our food budget in half this month.  Hubbie gets paid once a month and thought maybe we could divide it in half.  1st thru the 15th, we get X amount of money and from the 15th thru the end of the month, we get the remainder...X amount.  Hopefully it'll help me budget better.  Our food category is the hardest to control and keep a tight grasp on!  I really need to do a better job about getting the cost lowered, but with having so many items like fresh chicken, produce, eggs, milk, flour....those things don't have coupons or if they do, not that often!  I just need to remember to pray over our budget monthly and for wisdom as I spend money.  When I do, God really takes over and helps me to make better choices, but the hardest part is remembering.....  


I was convicted about that last week in my Bible Study Fellowship lesson.  One of the question was "Who do you go to for guidance or when something happens?"  I think, how often I go to people, but also to "self help" type books.  What a convicting question!  I know when we were having so many issues with Peanut a few months ago, I didn't like the child- he wouldn't listen, he wouldn't obey....he was the most unpleasant child to be around.......  and I turned to a lot of books, the internet, my mom, Hubbie....anyone, any book.......  I just wanted advice and wisdom!  I should have turned quicker to the Lord for wisdom and to the Bible for the answers...which is the best parenting book out there!  Silly Lu!  :o)  


Hope everyone has a wonderful week!  Happy Eating!