The Week Ahead

In an effort to save money and eat healthier by eating out less I a mgoing to try to start planning the weeks meals ahead of time. This way there is no need to make several trips to the grocery store during the week and no need to eat out because I don't have a clue what to make for dinner. This afternoon while Reece was napping I made our menu and thne we went to the store. The only thing I did not do was take coupons with us.... next time. So, our menu looks like this...

Monday: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Tuesday: BBQ Beef Cups with Broccoli Rice Casserole
Wednesday: Waffles and Bacon with Fruit
Thursday: Pot Roast with Vegetables and Potatoes
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: We will be in San Antonio all day. Taking Reece to the Children's Mesuem and then Matt's B-day Party.
Sunday: Happy Birthday Matt! He has asked to go to Texas Road House for lunch and then for dinner we are having Smokey Turkey Shepheards Pie (Matt's request)Along with his birthday cake.

I bought a calendar wipe board to hang in the kitchen to help me stay on task. One of my other rules is to try at lest one new recipie a week. This week it is the shepheards pie. It is a Rachael Ray recipie. I have three of her books and don't think I have ever made anything.

Also this week I need to:
- start working on Reece's stocking
- start working on the scrapbook calendars for Christmas presents.
- read the preface and first chapter for my book club
- buy Matt's birthday present

I hope by posting my menu and to do list it will help me stick to it. This way if I mess up, everybody will know.

Have a good week.