We survived the first week back to school. I think it was harder for me then the for the kids!
Lots of paper work for me to read, sign and return and lots of checks to write and turn in....never ending!
We all have our organizers and systems to help us keep our lives and families' activities together. I'm still working on some kind of file system for all the school handouts! But what I do have worked out is my grocery list and meals for the week. Some people may think I'm crazy, but I find that planning ahead saves me time from returning to the market every few days and it saves me money. It also allows me to spend time with my kids when they get home from school. They look forward to their night when they can help make the meal they have chosen. I have collected (and continue to search for ) healthy & family friendly cookbooks. My newest favorite is Power Foods. It has great recipes and indexes to help you stock your kitchen with essentials. Please share some of your favorite cook books!
Meals chosen for this week...
Monday-Labor Day parade and neighborhood party- making a quinoa, black bean salad with avocados, red onion, pepper and lime vinegarette dressing
Tuesday: skirt steak with roasted Brussels sprouts, pear and shallots
Wednesday: quinoa and turkey patties in pita with tahini sauce
Thursday: soba noodle, tofu and vegetable stir fry
Friday: homemade pizzas
Saturday: fish tacos
Sunday: vegetable lasagna with mixed green salad
Hope this helps anyone looking for some new ideas to try in your kitchen. If you'd like the full recipe please contact me and I'll be happy to send it to you.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend:)
Donna
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