Menu Plan Monday – Clearing Out the Fridge + Date Night!
Somehow I still seem to have a very full fridge this week, even though I still need to go grocery shopping for the week. So our meals this week will be using many items that we already have on hand in an effort to clean out the fridge and not end up with a lot of wasted food. For my toddler lunches this week I will be using many of the recipes from the most recent 18+ month toddler menu.
Friday night I’m planning on having a date night at home with my husband. We’ve only tried this once before and it worked reasonably well. The plan is to feed the kids an early dinner, do the cleanup, bath, bedtime routine a little early, then enjoy a special meal with just the two of us. I find that its hard to get out with young children at home and this is a good way to stay connected as a couple. The meal for that evening is yet to be determined (waiting for requests from my hubby), but it will be something special and a little out of the ordinary. I can’t wait!
Cheesy Potato Soup
Menu Plan Monday
Monday -
- Toddler Lunch – Chicken Stix, Green Peas, Applesauce
- Dinner – Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and a Green Salad
Tuesday -
- Toddler Lunch – Football Turnovers, Green Beans, Sliced Peaches
- Dinner – Spaghetti with Meatballs and Garlic Bread
Wednesday -
- Toddler Lunch – Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
- Dinner – Crockpot Beef Stew with fresh French Bread and Peach Pie
Thursday -
- Toddler Lunch – Green Mac-n-Cheese, Apple Slices
- Dinner – Chili (from the freezer) and crackers
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Friday -
- Toddler Lunch – Cheesy Potato Soup and Cheese Twists, Steamed Carrots
- Dinner – Date Night at Home
Saturday – Lunch – Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Green Salad
Dinner – Leftovers
Sunday – Lunch – Pancakes with Strawberry Jam or Maple Syrup and Fresh Fruit
Dinner – Meal at church – something we do once a month and my kids really look forward to it!
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I found you Menu Plan Monday. I’m enjoying the toddler menu ideas. It’s so easy to just buy chicken nuggets and peanut butter and jelly everyday. I’m glad you have other ideas that seem healthier and not so complicated. I don’t want to cook 3 meals a day!