i know what i'm making the first week of October

let me start off by saying i LOVE planning meals for my family. 

it's hard

takes time

and makes me feel successful

i have been shopping weekly since we moved to Oklahoma 2 years ago (we used to shop once a month. YUCK)

someone recently told me to plan one major thing you want to make that week and plan the rest. 

i didn't get it at first, but know i completely do!!!

let me show you:

day 1- make your own Stir-Fry (i use broccoli, corn, bell peppers, onion and meat) white rice

day 2 - Fajitas (same kind of meat as yesterday, onions, bell peppers) w/tomatoes, lettuce and black beans. Oh and homemade tortillas

day 3 - Chef Salads: left over meat from days (1&2 adds flavor), tomatoes, avocado, bell peppers, onion, lettuce and cucumber

day 4 - Paninis (lunch meat, avocado, toms, lettuce, bacon, onion & b.pepper) homemade bread!

day 5 - Breakfast Burritos: eggs, cheese, onion, b.pepper, bacon, tomatoes & black beans (left over tortillas)

day 6 - Pizza: bacon, toms, onion, and b.pepper

day 7 - Soup; use all things that are left over. It'll be yummy!

i know it kinda looks like the same thing everyday but in one week we are having Asian, Mexican, American, Italian, Tex-mex, Italian and good old American!! these are all dinners. lunches are left overs usually. unless J has a half day then we have a family lunch date. 

i know it sounds crazy but this saves TONS of $$$$ and is a fun way to eat around the world. the next week instead of going to Italy twice we could go to Asia and have stir fry and then sweet and sour chicken. 

does any of this make sense? 

what kinds of things do you guys do?

who is involved with planning your family meals?

do your helpers sneak bites, like mine?

xo,

head chef

kellee