As I've mentioned recently, I've begun finding all sorts of wonderful bloggers out there who are inspiring and teaching me day by day. One of these women happens to be Laura of Org Junkie. While I'm usually pretty good about getting things organized, and keeping them that way, this gal is more obsessed than me on a great day! One of her inspiring efforts is Menu Plan Monday.
Well, who needs to be more organized and better prepared than the small- or home-based business owner? Hello! If you're an entrepreneurial type who wants to balance things better between work and family, or you want to save on the grocery budget (and your time) by getting things mapped out in advance, this is a great way to get started.
I actually asked my hubby to hang the white board from my old home office in the hallway by our kitchen. I used it to take requests from the family from the Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipes 2007 magazine I purchased last week, then I mapped out the menu for the week. I sat down this evening and wrote up my grocery list for tomorrow, and I feel like I'm on a roll! I've been dying to start using my Crock Pot more, and this is giving me the kick start I needed.
So here's my first attempt at MPM. What's cookin' in your kitchen this week? Leave me a comment with a link to your own Menu Plan Monday post if you have a blog, and don't forget to visit Laura's site to get ideas (for organizing or for menus; she even links to recipes!) and sign up on the Mr. Linky there.
Here's what's cooking at my house this week:
Monday: Teriyaki Chicken, peas, corn
Tuesday: Cube Steak, rice-stuffed tomatoes
Wednesday: Pork Chop Potato Dinner (Taste of Home Slow Cooker 2007 pg. 130)
Thursday: Leftovers/sandwiches
Friday: Make-Your-Own Pizza (Boboli crusts, pick your own toppings; the Little is looking forward to this one!)
Saturday: Busy Day Beef Stew (Taste of Home Slow Cooker 2007, pg. 90) & biscuits
Sunday: Minestrone Stew (Taste of Home Slow Cooker 2007, pg. 96) & cornbread
Hello! Thanks so much for joining in!!! I love that you are using your crockpot...I'd totally be lost without mine. I just purchased that Taste of Home cookbook as well but haven't tried the recipes you have posted. Let us know how they turn out!
Have a fantastic week!
Laura
Posted by: Laura | March 13, 2007 12:24 AM | Permalink to Comment