I’ve been taking an online Photoshop Special Effects class. Everyday there is a new lesson and project associated. Here’s the first one I did the other day:

This class involved the use of brushes and frames. I love this shot of Kaileigh and John and Manresa Beach.

This going back to work thing has really thrown a monkey wrench into my menu planning and cooking. By the time I get home, I’m pooped and hardly feel like cooking. At least this week I have a plan. Not just a menu plan, but a cooking plan. Both the girls enjoy cooking, so I’m going to print out the recipes for this week and let each one of them choose which night they want to cook. At least I’ll have two nights covered this week! Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monday -Spaghetti, garlic bread, green salad

Tuesday – Chicken Cordon Blue from Menus 4 Moms, red potatos, steamed broccoli & edamame

Wednesday – Leftover / TV dinner night (Alanna has Worship Band rehearsal)

Thursday -Grilled Salmon Caesar Pasta Salad (Pampered Chef)

Friday -Mom & John-John dinner at Ikea, the rest of the family YOYO (Ashes Ashes show in Gilroy)

Saturday -Dinner at Sonoma Chicken Coop for my birthday!

Sunday -Homemade chicken soup, french bread

I hardly cooked at all last week since going back to work. This week I’ve got to get on the ball so as not to stress “whats for dinner”. I’m trying a couple new Pampered Chef recipes this week, they sound yummy! Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monday – Leftovers & TV dinner night!

Tuesday -Asian Beef Noodles (Pampered Chef), egg drop soup, steamed rice,

Wednesday – Chicken Cordon Blue from Menus 4 Moms, red potatos, steamed broccoli & edamame

Thursday – Breakfast for dinner! Pancakes, bacon, eggs

Friday -Grilled Salmon Caesar Pasta Salad (Pampered Chef)

Saturday -Homemade chicken soup, french bread

Sunday -Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, crock pot hot fudge sundae cake

We didn’t do so well on the menu plan last week. The kids had some stuff going on that wasn’t on the calendar and we had a bunch of leftovers from the week before so I have a few carryovers from last week. Our favorite last week was the homesteader cornbread. More labor intensive than opening a box of Jiffy but much healthier I’m sure so it was worth the extra work. I’m going back to work this week for a few months, so menu planning is going to be really important for me! Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monday -Leftovers

Tuesday – Skirt steak salad, croissant rolls

Wednesday -Stovetop easy chicken bake, green salad, bread machine rolls

Thursday -Slow cooker pork tenderloin, red potatoes, steamed edamame beans

Friday -TV dinner night!

Saturday -Homemade chicken soup, french bread

Sunday -Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, crock pot hot fudge sundae cake

Last week was a great week! I made everything on my Menu Plan. Our favorite was the Chicken Cordon Blue. Everyone said that it was definitely a keeper recipe and wanted to know when we were going to have it again. The best part was, it’s so versatile! We all came up with ideas of what else we could put inside the cute little pockets – lots of good ideas for future menus! Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monday -Leftovers

Tuesday -No beans about it chili, homesteader cornbread, green salad

Wednesday -Stovetop easy chicken bake, green salad, bread machine rolls

Thursday -Slow cooker pork tenderloin, red potatoes, steamed edamame beans

Friday -Macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi, steamed rice

Saturday -Beef stir fry, Potstickers (from the freezer/Costco), steamed rice

Sunday -Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, crock pot hot fudge sundae cake

Finally back after being away for two weeks and let me tell you how stressful it was without my menu plan! Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monday -Spaghetti, garlic bread, green salad

Tuesday -Fish sticks, tater tots, apple slices

Wednesday -Chicken Cordon Blue from Menus 4 Moms, brown rice, steamed broccoli

Thursday -Slow cooker barbecue, potato salad, corn on the cob

Friday -Leftovers!

Saturday -Alanna’s 16th birthday beach party

Sunday -Alanna’s Birthday Dinner – Salmon, steamed green beans

Last week I hardly cooked at all. This week I cooked every meal I planned except for one! It was a nice week with family dinners and lots of laughter. My favorite meals from last week were the Hawaiian Chicken Packets and the Crock-Pot Stroganoff. Still working on the freezer supply again this week and incorporating a crock-pot meal on Thursdays. Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monday – Steak, frozen corn, rice, sliced cucumbers, green salad

Tuesday – Udon Noodle Soup, Potstickers (from the freezer/Costco), Steamed mixed veggies (from the freezer/Costco)

Wednesday – Chicken Quesadillas, shrimp tacos, refried beans, spanish rice

Thursday – Green salad with skirt steak

Friday – KK b-day dinner – menu still TBD

Saturday – Kaileigh’s birthday party – pizza with the kids

Sunday – Mimi’s Birthday dinner – eating out!

See you next week!

I hardly cooked at all last week. John was out of town and Kaileigh started her drum lessons. So almost my entire menu is carry-over meals from last week. Also, I rediscovered Allrecipes. I’ve used it before in the past, but just found out that not only can I save their recipes to my box, I can save weblinks and private recipes as well! I now have one convenient place to store all my recipes electronically!! Yay! Still working on the freezer supply again this week and since Kaileigh is now taking drum lessons on Thursday, I’m trying to incorporate a crock-pot meal on that day. Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monnday – Grilled salmon (freezer), steamed broccoli, brown rice

Tuesday – Hawaiian Chicken Packets (freezer), green salad, brown rice

Wednesday – Pork chops with mushroom gravy, steamed artichoke, sliced cucumbers, brown rice

Thursday – Crock-pot beef stroganoff, egg noodles, sauted fresh spinach, sliced cucumbers

Friday – Chicken Lo Mein, egg rolls, sweet & sour dipping sauce, steamed pork buns, rice. Dessert: applesauce won tons with vanilla ice cream

Saturday – Turkey Sloppy Joes (freezer), fries, sliced cucumbers, watermelon

Sunday – Green salad with skirt steak

See you next week!

We went to the movies one night last week and Alanna had a show on Saturday night so I didn’t cook, so I have a couple carry-over meals from last week. Still working on the freezer supply again this week! Stop by I’m an Organizing Junkie for more menu plan ideas!

Monnday – Leftovers!

Tuesday – French dip sandwiches (freezer), tater tots (freezer), grapes

Wednesday – Hawaiian Chicken Packets (freezer), green salad, brown rice

Thursday – Pork chops with mushroom gravy, fresh green beans, summer squash, brown rice

Friday – Grilled salmon (freezer), steamed cauliflower, brown rice

Saturday – Turkey Sloppy Joes (freezer), fries, watermelon

Sunday – Green salad with skirt steak

See you next week!

I didn’t cook as much this week as I would have liked to so we have a few carryover meals. Still trying to use up stuff in the freezer (I’ve got to get it defrosted!).

Monday – Leftovers!

Tuesday – Garlic chicken (freezer), steamed cauliflower, brown rice

Wednesday – Cheese Tortillini, garlic bread, green salad

Thursday – Pork chops with mushroom gravy, fresh green beans, summer squash, brown rice

Friday – Grilled salmon (freezer), steamed cauliflower, brown rice

Saturday – Lamb chops (freezer), red potatoes, corn on the Cob

Sunday – French dip sandwiches (freezer), tater tots (freezer), grapes

See you next week!