Hi ladies, here we are for another week of organized menu planning! I’m excited because we have a brand spanking new menu planning button as you can see, designed by the lovely Liz at Sweet Simplicity Designs. Isn’t it fun? Chalkboard prints are all the rage right now so I think it’s fun to have one for MPM. Feel free to use it if you like.
I’ve been busy this past week organizing my dining room which turned into organizing some kitchen cabinets which turned into organizing my big bathroom cabinet. It all started with some new cabinets. Can’t wait to show you! Here’s a little sneak peek 🙂
Wheat Free:
So as many of you know I gave up Diet Coke on March 1st. I still haven’t had any and it’s actually going okay. Then on March 10th I decided to give up wheat as well. I had done it 7 years ago for a year (for my youngest for the year I nursed him but that’s a whole other story) and never felt better. Unfortunately after the year I went back onto wheat. Then recently I was introduced to the Wheat Belly Cookbook and it was such an eye opener that I decided to do it again. In only two weeks I can’t even begin to tell you how much different I feel. I am no longer am feeling bloated, fatigued and even more importantly I’ve lost that horrible foggy head feeling. Incredible! I’ve been cooking gluten free (in addition to dairy, egg, fish and nuts) for 13 years for my middle son (13) who has severe food allergies so it wasn’t too bad of a transition. Whenever you see wheat in any of the recipes I select just know that I’m substituting a wheat free option instead.
Easter Dinner:
You’ll notice on my menu plan this week that we aren’t having our Easter dinner until Easter Monday the following week. We normally have our big Easter dinner on the Sunday evening but my hubby is working. I’m curious when do you have your Easter dinner? Maybe both days? 🙂
Menu Planning Resource:
Simplify Menu Planning with Rotating Menus
My Weekly Menu Plan:
Monday: One Pot Spaghetti
Tuesday: Quinoa and Brown Rice Fiesta Bowls
Wednesday: Grilled Apple Chicken served with baked potatoes and grilled veggies
Thursday: Leftover buffet
Friday: Crockpot Taco Meat
Saturday: Potatoes and Sausage
Sunday: Picking night!
WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU THIS WEEK? JOIN US!
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More family favorite recipes here.
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One of my favorite menu planning resources:
SusieQTpies says
Thanks for the linky! I’m really bad with rotating menus. lol
Have a super week! SusieQTpies
Diane Balch says
Hi Laura,
I know your blog has a lot of reach so I hope you help spread the word about an important blogging event: Food Bloggers Against Hunger. I shared info on it along with my menu plan this week. Thanks for your support.
SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen says
Love the new button! With the chalkboard in right now — this is perfect for MPM!
I’m happy that you are feeling better on a GF diet; it makes all the difference.
Happy Easter week!
Kimberley says
I’m sort of doing the wheat free thing too! I am following the 4 day diet thing so one day a week I will eat what ever I want……I feel amazing this way though, no more bloating, my skin cleared up, and I have oodles more energy!
Our family is having Easter dinner on Sunday which is typically the norm around here……Happy Easter to your family!
Rita says
I love the chalk print design. It reminds me of school.
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
We always have Easter dinner on Sunday at my in-laws, then I host a brunch on Monday. Thanks for the link up!
Sinea Pies says
Thanks so much, Laura, for hosting. ?
Blessings,
Sinea Ducks ‘n a Row
Angela says
Love the button! I am going to add it to my post after work. SO cute!
Big hugs to you on your new food (and no Diet Coke) journey! You are going to be great at it as you already do so much GF etc for your kiddos. Now it is mamma’s turn to feel great! 🙂 I am glad it is helping you feel better. It is amazing how we don’t realize how good we can feel until we do- LOL!
Have a wonderful week and Easter!
Laura says
Thanks Angela!
Barb @ Frugal Local Kitchen says
I’ve been wheat-free for a year for the reasons you’ve described. Wheat Belly helped me get going, plus finding some great paleo cookbooks also helped since I cook whole foods.
Ruthie says
Thanks for hosting this fun party! Come link up your latest and greatest with me on Saturdays! Happy Easter!!
xoxo ~Ruthie
whatscookingwithruthie.com
lynn says
I have heard good things about that book but have never read it. I really need to add it to my to read list.
Keri says
Thanks for hosting every week! I am a fan of chalkboard art. It always looks so cute!
Annette @ Getting Inside My Head says
Thanks for hosting! Can’t wait to see your new cabinets, we need new storage in my daughter’s room and I’m looking for ideas.
We do Easter Dinner as a late lunch after services on Sunday. I’m dropping paleo for at least the dessert that day, but the meal itself is paleo and GF.
Janet @ Frugal & Focused says
Love the new button. So cute! I keep thinking about going wheat free. I need to check that book out. Thanks for hosting.
Andrea says
Ahhh! I love that cabinet. I’ve been searching for the same thing (to display my tea cups behind glass doors)…Where did you get that? Could you share this?
: )
Buffy Goosev AKA: Momma Goose says
I, too, gave up Diet Coke…but its only been a couple of weeks…and I’ve cheated a couple of times. I was getting horrible heartburn and haven’t had ANY since I gave it up! Yay! For many months I’ve contemplated giving up wheat, I may have to check out that book! 🙂
Thank you for always hosting MPM! I love your site! So fun!
Always~ Buffy Goosev
Momma Goose & Gaggle 🙂
Kelly @ Dysfunctionally Functional says
I’m a little late to the party this week…Monday was not kind to me.
The wheat thing confuses me. I thought whole-wheat was good for you! But I know quite a few people who have been doing the GF thing, and it’s working wonders for them. Maybe I’ll take a peek at that book!
Thankfully, I don’t have to do anything this weekend for Easter. My family is Russian Orthodox, and our Easter isn’t until May 5!