This week will be a hard one for us in light of the devastating news we received. Thank you so much for your support and prayers. I want to be available for my girlfriend as much as possible so with that in mind and knowing I will have company staying with me, it makes planning my meals this week even more critical despite not having the energy to do so. One of the things I was able to set up for my friend and her husband was to create a meal schedule for them through Food Tidings.
If you are ever in need of wanting to help someone out with arranging meals this is the perfect free tool. Once the schedule is set up you simply let people know about it and they can sign up for whichever day they choose. Food Tidings then sends out email reminders to everyone so they don’t forget their scheduled day. Also, because it asks you to put down what type of meal you are bringing, it alleviates them from receiving the same thing two days in a row.
Before getting into my menu I don’t want to forget to say a very special thank you to Toni from The Happy Housewife for being such an amazing hostess last week. I really appreciate it!
On our menu:
Monday: Pasta Meatball Soup served with garlic bread
Tuesday: Two-Step Chicken (with picante sauce) served with sweet potato fries and corn on the cob
Wednesday: Leftover buffet
Thursday: Baked Teriyaki Chicken served with rice and broccoli
Friday: Quick Homemade Pizza
Saturday: Hamburgers served with Garden Fresh Pasta Salad
Sunday: Fuss-Free Ravioli and Cheese Bake
WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU THIS WEEK?
Menu Plan Monday guidelines and suggestions are here.
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Where’s Mr. Linky???
I’m not seeing Mr. Linky. I’ll keep trying!
August Meals
http://hoosierhomemade.com/?p=2795
Thanks!
~Liz
I’ll try back. Here’s my link.
http://amysfinerthings.com/menu-plan-week-of-august-9
Mr Linky is MIA
here’s my contribution:
Stockpile Recipes – What To Do With Zucchini
I’ll try back later too. Here is my link for slow cooker and OAMC meals.
http://momsplans.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-planning-monday-81009.html
http://www.chubbiechica.com/2009/08/menu-monday.html
My link
http://www.smoochiefrog.com/smoochiefrogskitchen/2009/08/menu-monday-week-32-of-2009.html
I thought I was not seeing something! Glad to know it is not just me. Here is my menu this week. :)
http://cookingformyfamily.blogspot.com
And so sorry for your loss. :(
Here’s my link too :)
http://www.simplysara.ca/2009/08/menu-plan-august-10-17.html
I also don’t see Mr. Linky but I see him over on my site. Here is my menu! I will check back later.
http://nerdfamilyfood.blogspot.com/2009/08/meal-plan-monday_09.html
I don’t see the Mr. Linky either. Here is my link http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/08/meal-plan-2.html
Here’s my menu. I’ll try back later to use Mr. Linky.
http://thematzats.blogspot.com/
I’m so sorry to hear about what happened. My heart goes out to you and Company Girl as you go through this.
I’ll check back for Mr. Linky.
As I said before, I am so sorry. Here is the link to my MPM:
http://bigbinder.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/menu-plan-monday-25/
i’ll check back for mr linky in the morning.
here’s my meal plan this week:
http://www.itsfrugalbeinggreen.com/2009/08/meal-plan-89.html
I’ll look back for Mr. Linky tomorrow, but here’s my link for now: http://following31.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-august-10.html
The menu sounds great!
That Food Tiding things is cool. We’ve used something called Care Pages; it works the same way and it’s great because it’s free.
http://cheapansweet.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-mondau.html
Hope you’re spending some good quality time with your family and friends this week – just wish it could be under better circumnstances!
Here’s my link to my menu this week, I’ll check back for Mr. Linky tomorrow!
http://5weekstoorganize.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-missed-menu-plan-monday-last-week.html
same, I’ll check for Mr. Linky tomorrow.. until then, here’s my link:http://thesimpleme.com/2009/08/09/weekly-meal-plan-2nd-week-in-august/
and I’ve been using the springpad weekly meal planner (http://www.springpadit.com/springpads/mealplanner/) to plan out my meals – it’s great!
I’ll post my link here in the meantime too.
http://pinkdaisygirl.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-august-10.html
What a week for you and your friend’s family – you are in my thoughts. Nothing like a tragedy to make us count our blessings.
Along with the others, I’ll be back to check Mr. Linky. For now:
http://testosteronepalace.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-august-week-2.html
http://moneysavingmat.blogspot.com/2009/08/meal-plan-monday_09.html
Here is my menu plan: http://copingwithfrugality.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-august-10.html
For the pasta meatball soup: do you use pre-packaged meatballs or make your own??
Well, here is my contribution! A completely vegan menu- with recipes from the skinny bitch in the kitch cookbook.
http://obnoxiouskandi.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/menu-plan-monday-810/
$5 Dinners Meal Plan
http://www.5dollardinners.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-august-10.html
Here’s my menu, w// lots of links to recipes:
Menu Plan for Week of August 9
http://planningwithkids.com/2009/08/09/left-over-meat-recipe-and-the-family-menu-plan/
What to do with left over meat from tacos and spaghetti bolognaise!
My menu is basic this week. I’m cleaning out the pantry!
http://beingfrugal.net/2009/08/09/frugal-menu-plan/
My menu plan for the week:
http://balancingactbasics.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-810-816.html
Most of these are freezer meals.
Here’s the link to my menu – breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for those with allergies/food intolerances, or who just like healthy eating! Lots of Thermomix recipes too.
http://quirkycooking.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-10th-august_10.html
Mr. Linky’s taking the night off I see. No problem. Here’s my meal plan this week: (lot’s of fresh garden produce!)
http://themealplanner.blogspot.com/2009/08/meal-plan-week-28.html
I’m beginning the 21-day Quantum Wellness Cleanse tomorrow. Therefore, my meal plan is 100% vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, alcohol-free, and caffeine-free.
Here’s the link: http://gracefulcreative.com/?p=2025
I know this must have been an espcially post to wrote this week. We appreciate it Laura prayers for the loss and for strength for all
Here is my trite little menu plan for this week:
http://arizonagerouxcrew.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-week-after-fail.html
I know this must have been an especially hard post to write this week. We appreciate it Laura prayers for the loss and for strength for all
Here is my trite little menu plan for this week:
http://arizonagerouxcrew.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-week-after-fail.html
Here is my menu plan
http://savinitup.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday_09.html
Oh the pain you all must be feeling. God bless you with the incredible peace that passes all understanding. I pray that through this you are able to experience God in a whole new way because of the comfort only He can provide.
Hugs to you Laura.
I am sorry to hear of your loss…
I’m not sure what to do, but for now I guess I’ll post my gluten-free, now dairy-free vegetarian menu.
http://www.bookofyum.com/blog/gluten-free-menu-dairy-free-soy-free-vegan-pine-nut-pasta-cream-sauce-recipe-3978.html
There’s a tasty pine nut “cream” sauce recipe!
-Sea
Here is my menu for this week!
http://clayinhishands-sarah.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-planning-monday-8-10-09.html
Hi, sorry about your friend’s son.
Here is my link.
http://organizedeveryday.blogspot.com/2009/08/blitz-it-friday-21.html
I do my menu planning on Friday’s now, so I hope it’s O.K. to link it up on Monday.
My thoughts are with you and yours!
Here’s our plan for the week:
http://momsbalance.blogspot.com/2009/08/we-have-had-busy-weekend-school-starts.html
So very sorry to hear about your friend’s son. I pray for peace and comfort for you and the family.
http://alisa-thesweetlife.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-week-of-810.html
Here’s my plan: http://www.lifeasmom.com/2009/08/whats-your-meal-plan.html
Mr Linki is MIA so here is my menu for this week
http://7kidsmummy.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday.html
I’m so sorry to hear about your friend’s son Laura. What a deep sadness.
Here is mine: http://www.babybumpdiaries.com/women/meal-plan-mondays-prep-day/
Here is my link. http://tamarastitterings.blogspot.com/2009/08/mondays-menu-10-august.html
I like the idea of a tidings menu. My son, when he was 3 suffered a serious medical event and our close friends provided a meal a day for 3 weeks. I recommend this kind of thing for anyone you know who is in need of help. We really appreciated it.
I’m so sorry for your friends son, Laura, our prayers are with you and of course your friend and the family at this time.
I have a membership to Linky, if you want me to toss one up just let me know.
For now, here’s my menu with recipe links
http://www.myloonyverse.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday.html
I’m so sorry for your friends son, Laura, our prayers are with you and of course your friend and the family at this time.
I have a membership to Mr. Linky, if you want me to toss one up just let me know.
For now, here’s my menu with recipe links
http://www.myloonyverse.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday.html
This week we are working with veggies from the garden:
Menu Plan Monday: Garden Goodies
Here’s my link
http://dailydwelling.com/menu-plan-monday-week-of-august-10
Here’s my link for this week:
http://frugaldomesticgoddess.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-day-1-of-my-grocery.html
Hi Laura,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and your friends. Take care of yourself or you won’t be able to take care of them:)
I’ll check back later, but until then here is our menu for the week:
http://www.highimpactmom.com/2009/08/menu-plan-and-recipes-810/
I am so sorry for this heart wrenching loss. You’re certainly on my heart this evening. Praying that Jesus would wrap his arms around all those who know this little boy.
I’ll check back tomorrow for Mr. Linky.
Effortless Savings ($50 week)
http://effortlesssavings.blogspot.com/2009/08/weekly-menu-plan.html
I couldn’t find Mr. Linky either, but here is the link to my post:
http://domestickmuse.blogspot.com/2009/08/df9-menu-plan-monday.html
Karen at DomesticMuse
Come see how I’m using up a five pound chub of ground turkey! :)
http://simplysimplepleasures.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday.html
http://lundiesrecipes.wordpress.com/2009/08/09/menu-plan-monday-august-10-16-2009/
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your friends.
Here’s my MPM:
http://acouchwithaview.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday_09.html
I just don’t know how I’d go on if I lost one of my children — how heartbreaking for them, and for you! I’m so sorry!
My menu link for this week: http://eensyweensyspider.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-weeks-menu-plan-posted-on-sunday.html
My little itty bitty meal plan for the week.
http://tiny.cc/f7f4G
(Links directly to my post but I shortened the address since it was so long)
Sorry about your friend’s loss. :(
Here’s my menu plan for this week: http://redsoxmommy.blogspot.com/2009/08/mpm-aug-10-16.html
What a blessing to be able to give of yourself to friends in need. To that I aspire also.
This week marks my 3rd posted menu:
http://roots-of-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-for-week-of-89.html
Sorry everyone, I set my post on auto set and then left for the evening to visit my girlfriend and completely forgot about Mr. Linky.
I waited and finally Mr Linky arrived! Don’t stress you had more important things to be doing. I’m back after a long time off blogging, and back into menu planning as well, thanks for hosting
I ache for your friend. You are amazing to keep this going for us. This is my second week of doing menus and I really want to keep it going.
The teriyaki chicken sounds great. As soon as it cools down I will be trying that one.
So, so sorry for your friend. It is wonderful that she has friends like you, who can help her through this terrible time.
Toni
Sorry to hear your news. Losing someone so young is the hardest.
Yeah – Mr. Linky’s back! Now I am 100 instead of 1 – with a 3 hour time change its hard to make it even on a normal night! I am sorry for your loss and will be keeping your family in our prayers!
Another yummy week!
Thanks for hosting this. It is helpful to get all of these ideas.
So glad to have found your site…. particularly having just moved. I’m in need of organization! :) Have a super start to the week!
My thoughts are with your family and your friend’s during this difficult time. I can not even imagine…
Here is my link for this week.
http://typical-ramblings.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-august-8-14.html
Laura, I have had fun this morning visiting every 5th site! I have printed some recipes and can’t wait to start working them into my menus in the future :-)
Kelli – 3 Boys & a Dog: homeschooling, recipes, reviews, giveaways, Fave Friday & more!
http://momof3boys3702.blogspot.com/
Laura, my prayers are with you and your friend for your loss. I’m so sorry.
With your company, you might be interested in making your pizza into mini pizza’s that everyone can top as they wish. It uses the same dough (that I’ve made since the 80′s from my trusty Betty Crocker Cookbook!)and you can make the crusts up in advance:
http://www.anoregoncottage.com/2009/07/homemade-pizza-individual-6-inch-or.html
I’m really glad to be able to participate for the first time!
I’m sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about your friends son, such a terrible thing to have to go through.
I’m so sorry to hear the news. Know that my prayers are with you and your friend and your families.
So sorry to hear the news of your friend’s son, my thoughts are with you, his family and friends. Thank you for mentioning Food Tidings, sounds like a fantastic tool.
Hugs,
Steph
So sorry about the loss of your friends son.
It’s so funny I used to blog and would come over to your blog all the time…I found a website today in the newspaper of all places and she had your website for dinner planning…I got to thinking, I used to visit this blog all the time..how funny!
So hello again – from EaglesWings
So sorry to hear about Jacob- something like that just seems to remind us what is truly important in life. Your friends will be in my family’s prayers.
On a lighter note, I’m attempting to smoke a pork shoulder in my crock pot! Care to come see how it turns out?
Thanks so much for hosting this! I’m excited to take part. I love seeing what others are doing… it gives me lots of great ideas!
I’m delayed in posting, as explained in my post, but I got it up.
My heart goes out to you, Laura and your friend and all those who loved this little boy. I know that it isn’t easy to lose someone you love so much and my prayer will be that you all feel the presence of the Lord during this time and that you are able to find comfort and peace.
I’m sorry to see your sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend’s family.
I’m new to MPM. I lurked for a while to see how it works and I think it will really help me plan and shop for our family’s food. Thanks for the awesome idea!
Since I’m new to the Mr. Linky thing, I accidentally took up two spots on the list above,266 & 267. SORRY!
I am having fun and learning lots reading everyone’s blogs. Thanks for sharing!
I’m praying that your week goes smoothly. Take care of yourselves!
Praying for yall and your friends.
And I made your 2 step chicken tonight with a salad and green beans. It was so good. thanks for the recipe
I am so very sorry to hear about your friend’s son. What a sad sad story and a horrible tragedy.
I am happy they have a friend like you to count on for help.
Please know I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Better late than never! My menu has been posted!
Wow, thanks for sharing the info on foodtidings.com. What a great service! I’ve linked back to them on my blog: http://inneedofcomfort.blogspot.com/