Menu Plan July 1-15

Happy July! How are we already at the start of a new month? I was talking to Jesse the other night about menu planning. I really don't enjoy sitting down to do it, but I do know how much time and money it saves throughout the two weeks afterwards. It's just the process that I don't really enjoy. Anyone have any ideas how to make it more fun?

We went strawberry picking on Tuesday, so those will make an appearance on the menu (and in lots of snacking!).

Here's what we have planned for the next few weeks:

Tuesday, July 1
Breakfast: McDonalds (because sometimes Mama is craving a breakfast sandwich)
Lunch: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Craisins (holdover from last week)
Dinner: Leftover Southern Chicken Stew and Biscuits from the night before

Wednesday, July 2
Breakfast: French Toast with Strawberry Syrup
Lunch: Cobb Salads (Ham, Turkey, Hard-Boiled Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, and Cheese on Greens)
Dinner: Hot Dogs and Crockpot Baked Beans

Thursday, July 3

Breakfast: Eggs and Toast
Lunch: Cobb Salads
Dinner: Chicken and Leftover Baked Beans

Friday, July 4

Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Picnic at the Parade (probably sandwiches and fruit/veggies)
Dinner: Black Bean Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries

Saturday, July 5

Breakfast: Eggs with Bacon, Mushrooms, Sweet Potatoes, Onions, and Peppers
Lunch: Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Dinner: Crockpot Orange Chicken with Rice

Sunday, July 6

Breakfast: Eggs with Bacon and Veggies (like the day before)
Lunch: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Dinner: Leftover Orange Chicken with Rice

Monday, July 7

Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Pinto Bean and Ground Turkey Taco Salads
Dinner: Chicken Cacciatore

Tuesday, July 8

Breakfast: Whole Wheat White Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins
Lunch: Leftover Taco Salads
Dinner: Leftover Chicken Cacciatore

Wednesday, July 9

Breakfast: Leftover Muffins
Lunch: Turkey or PB&J Sandwiches
Dinner: Mini Meat Loaves, Broccoli

Thursday, July 10

Breakfast: Eggs and Toast
Lunch: Leftover Mini Meat Loaves and Broccoli
Dinner: BLTs

Friday, July 11

Breakfast: Eggs and Bacon
Lunch: Chicken Salads
Dinner: Homemade Pizza with Bacon, Sausage, Mushrooms, and Black Olives

Saturday, July 12

Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Leftover Chicken Salads
Dinner: Toscana Soup

Sunday, July 13

Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Leftovers, Sandwiches
Dinner: Chicken Fajitas

Monday, July 14

Breakfast: Eggs and Toast
Lunch: Chicken and Broccoli Quesadillas
Dinner: Crockpot Jambalaya

Tuesday, July 15

Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: TBD
Dinner: Crockpot Jambalaya