August Week 3
I am yet again attempting to blog my menus. Nothing fancy right now as I need to dash out the door, but here is the link to my All Recipes menu for this next to the last week of summer vacation.....
Summer August Menu
Stay cool everyone!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013
April Fool
I am posting this weeks menu plan link here:
Week 7 menu
The last few weeks have been challenging but I think we are on the upswing. After volunteering tomorrow morning I plan to rearrange our bedroom to the springtime/summertime configuration. I
will post some before and afters if I can later.
I am starting to plan the summer activities and if anyone has some new things to try I would love to hear them! Sadly, the Museum pass program we used last summer has ended so we will be looking for new free and low cost adventures.
We are also going to plant a small garden this spring. If we could grow these cookies I would be so very happy.....
Week 7 menu
The last few weeks have been challenging but I think we are on the upswing. After volunteering tomorrow morning I plan to rearrange our bedroom to the springtime/summertime configuration. I
will post some before and afters if I can later.
I am starting to plan the summer activities and if anyone has some new things to try I would love to hear them! Sadly, the Museum pass program we used last summer has ended so we will be looking for new free and low cost adventures.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
June 22, 2012
Summer Plans
A couple of people have asked about the summer schedule we have got going this year. Well, it all came about when I realized that there was not going to be a weekly preschool program I could pick and choose from and have spontaneous fun the rest of the time. Connor was too old for that. I needed a plan. I looked around on line a bit and came across this article called Do It Yourself Summer Camp. http://powerofmoms.com/2012/05/do-it-yourself-summer-camp/ While I didn't quite that level of structure with just one child to plan for it did give me a starting point.
I decided on a few basics and fleshed it out from there. For us these are the things that seemed important.
Daily Three: We have 3 tasks that are done daily. A kid sized chore, a learning task or game and writing in a journal. Each of these needs to be about 20 minutes long. We originally did it right away in the morning for an hour straight. It is now more broken up but still gets accomplished before other kinds of free time activities.
Mop-Up Mondays: We tackle mount washmore and clean up from the weekend that is usually spent at the cabin. This also includes menu planning, grocery shopping and general cleaning. Then some fun action when we are finished.
Tuesday Travels: We go to the library and get new books for the week and check on Museum Passes for availability. We will use these passes tomorrow.
Then we have a scheduled playdate. Location varies widely. or wildly.
Wandering Wednesdays: This is our big field trip day. We either use our Museum Passes or find a free place to visit for 3 weeks, and "earn" our 4th week spending field trip if needed. If we can't find a free structured place to visit, we go geocaching using my cell phone.
Thursday (no catchy name has been thought of yet): We again have a scheduled playdate. These can range from spending time in someones backyard to going to the beach or park.
Fleeing Friday : We leave the morning open to whatever comes along. Then we pack up our stuff to go to the cabin most weekends.
Well, that's the basic structure to our summer. After typing this I am feeling a bit like a control freak. But I'm okay with it. This way we won't get to the end of the summer and feel like we wish we had gone to some fun places and learned some new things.
Summer Plans
A couple of people have asked about the summer schedule we have got going this year. Well, it all came about when I realized that there was not going to be a weekly preschool program I could pick and choose from and have spontaneous fun the rest of the time. Connor was too old for that. I needed a plan. I looked around on line a bit and came across this article called Do It Yourself Summer Camp. http://powerofmoms.com/2012/05/do-it-yourself-summer-camp/ While I didn't quite that level of structure with just one child to plan for it did give me a starting point.
I decided on a few basics and fleshed it out from there. For us these are the things that seemed important.
- Have a few tasks we do regularly, if not daily, to provide structure.
- Incorporate learning into some portion of activities.
- Provide lots of opportunities for play and physical activity.
- Access free or low cost resources for 3/4 of weekly outings so the last one of the month can be something that costs money. (this is further dependent on maintaining good behavior while we go on our field trips to "earn" the last one)
Daily Three: We have 3 tasks that are done daily. A kid sized chore, a learning task or game and writing in a journal. Each of these needs to be about 20 minutes long. We originally did it right away in the morning for an hour straight. It is now more broken up but still gets accomplished before other kinds of free time activities.
Mop-Up Mondays: We tackle mount washmore and clean up from the weekend that is usually spent at the cabin. This also includes menu planning, grocery shopping and general cleaning. Then some fun action when we are finished.
Tuesday Travels: We go to the library and get new books for the week and check on Museum Passes for availability. We will use these passes tomorrow.
Then we have a scheduled playdate. Location varies widely. or wildly.
Wandering Wednesdays: This is our big field trip day. We either use our Museum Passes or find a free place to visit for 3 weeks, and "earn" our 4th week spending field trip if needed. If we can't find a free structured place to visit, we go geocaching using my cell phone.
Thursday (no catchy name has been thought of yet): We again have a scheduled playdate. These can range from spending time in someones backyard to going to the beach or park.
Fleeing Friday : We leave the morning open to whatever comes along. Then we pack up our stuff to go to the cabin most weekends.
Well, that's the basic structure to our summer. After typing this I am feeling a bit like a control freak. But I'm okay with it. This way we won't get to the end of the summer and feel like we wish we had gone to some fun places and learned some new things.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
New Year, Same Me
Obviously I have been challenged when it comes to being consistent with the blog. Be that as it may, I am going to try to post menu plans in a weekly format. I will link to recipes when I can. By that, I mean when I learn how....
Week 1
Sunday:
I usually make a big meal that can be portioned and some frozen for another week. It usually consists of a more involved recipe or something I have been meaning to try. The latter often leads to pizza. anyhow..
Stuffed Shells
http://allrecipes.com/CustomRecipe/62366127/Stuffed-Shells/Detail.aspx that seems to work!
Healthy and makes about 40-45 shells. I freeze most of them on a cookie sheet and then bag up when frozen. You then can take out as many as you need later on. I top the shells with Zesty Pasta Sauce, which is the sauce from this recipe http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/2382953-Zesty-Pasta-Bake. But you can use whatever you like.
Stuffed shells served with garlic bread-sticks and spinach salad.
Monday:
Vegetable Fried Rice
Potstickers
I just use leftover rice and whatever veggies I have, if you need more direction this might help: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Vegetable-Lovers-Fried-Rice/Detail.aspx
the potstickers I bought frozen but I did buy wrappers and I'm going to try and make some this weekend. Wish me luck.
Tuesday:
Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken
Mashed garlic potatoes
Mixed Vegetable (frozen)
salad
This chicken recipe which I adapted from Stephanie O'Dea's is awesome and lower in salt. Leftovers will appear in Friday's meal. http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1567401-Chicken-Rotisserie-Style-Slow-Cooker-Chicken
Wednesday:
Herb Rubbed Pork Loin
Squash Ravioli
Spinach salad
garlic toast
I used 2 fat boneless pork chops and 1/2 of the herb rub in this recipe: http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1960891-Herb-Rubbed-Pork-Loin
I then sear both sides of the pork chop and put into a 375 oven for about 30 minutes.\
Squash ravioli is in the freezer at the store.
Thursday:
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia (Cheesy Fish)
Asparagus
Lemon Orzo
Salad
You can use any mild white fish in this, I will use Orange Roughy since it's in the freezer. My 5 year old likes it.http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1569861-Broiled-Parmesan-Tilapia
Orzo: http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1567603-Lemon-Orzo
Friday:
Chicken Enchiladas
leftover rice if there is some from Monday.
The recipe makes 12 or so. I usually make the whole sauce part of the recipe and put half in the freezer. So this weeks enchiladas will be made using leftover rotisserie chicken and sauce from the freezer. Easy but messy. Very tasty and a lot less salt than prepared enchilada sauce. http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1577723-Chicken-Enchiladas
Saturday:
Leftovers or tacos if no one wants what there is. Low salt version.
http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1576300-Tacos-actually-just-the-meaty-part-
Okay, that's it. Let me know if it works for you too!
Week 1
Sunday:
I usually make a big meal that can be portioned and some frozen for another week. It usually consists of a more involved recipe or something I have been meaning to try. The latter often leads to pizza. anyhow..
Stuffed Shells
http://allrecipes.com/CustomRecipe/62366127/Stuffed-Shells/Detail.aspx that seems to work!
Healthy and makes about 40-45 shells. I freeze most of them on a cookie sheet and then bag up when frozen. You then can take out as many as you need later on. I top the shells with Zesty Pasta Sauce, which is the sauce from this recipe http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/2382953-Zesty-Pasta-Bake. But you can use whatever you like.
Stuffed shells served with garlic bread-sticks and spinach salad.
Monday:
Vegetable Fried Rice
Potstickers
I just use leftover rice and whatever veggies I have, if you need more direction this might help: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Vegetable-Lovers-Fried-Rice/Detail.aspx
the potstickers I bought frozen but I did buy wrappers and I'm going to try and make some this weekend. Wish me luck.
Tuesday:
Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken
Mashed garlic potatoes
Mixed Vegetable (frozen)
salad
This chicken recipe which I adapted from Stephanie O'Dea's is awesome and lower in salt. Leftovers will appear in Friday's meal. http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1567401-Chicken-Rotisserie-Style-Slow-Cooker-Chicken
Wednesday:
Herb Rubbed Pork Loin
Squash Ravioli
Spinach salad
garlic toast
I used 2 fat boneless pork chops and 1/2 of the herb rub in this recipe: http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1960891-Herb-Rubbed-Pork-Loin
I then sear both sides of the pork chop and put into a 375 oven for about 30 minutes.\
Squash ravioli is in the freezer at the store.
Thursday:
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia (Cheesy Fish)
Asparagus
Lemon Orzo
Salad
You can use any mild white fish in this, I will use Orange Roughy since it's in the freezer. My 5 year old likes it.http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1569861-Broiled-Parmesan-Tilapia
Orzo: http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1567603-Lemon-Orzo
Friday:
Chicken Enchiladas
leftover rice if there is some from Monday.
The recipe makes 12 or so. I usually make the whole sauce part of the recipe and put half in the freezer. So this weeks enchiladas will be made using leftover rotisserie chicken and sauce from the freezer. Easy but messy. Very tasty and a lot less salt than prepared enchilada sauce. http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1577723-Chicken-Enchiladas
Saturday:
Leftovers or tacos if no one wants what there is. Low salt version.
http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1576300-Tacos-actually-just-the-meaty-part-
Okay, that's it. Let me know if it works for you too!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Summer Vacation
Biggie big big
Behind the waterfall. Connor says" we're in a cavern!"
super dancer at Ian and Esin's wedding. Whose genes are these? 
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