menu plan monday may 11 thru may 16

Menu Plan Monday-May 11 thru May 15th 2009
Monday-Spaghetti w/ meat sauce
Tuesday-Pierogies, Smoked Sausages
Wednesday-Meatloaf, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes
Thursday-Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Peas
Friday-London Broil with Mahogany Sauce, Rice(make extra for tomorrow's dinner), Carrots
Saturday-Slow cooked chicken legs,leftover rice, veggie of some sort

Menu Plan Monday for April 27th thru May 2nd

It's been a while since I've posted anything much less my menu for the week. This week is clean out the fridge and freezer week for me since I'll be shopping on the first (Friday)



Sunday:Ham and Rice Scallop, Corn on the Cob, and Carrots

Monday: Pierogies with Smoked Sausage, Onions and Mushrooms

Tuesday: Swedish Meatballs, Noodles and Peas

Wednesday: Clean Out Refrigerator Night

Thursday: Turkey log, mashed potatoes, green beans

Friday: Something simple since we'll be busy all day

Saturday: Pizzas, Salads



My next blog will be all about our newest adventure-HOME SCHOOLING! I can't wait to share with you all. Until next time...

The Challenge Day Three and keeping warm

Yesterday was day three of The Challenge. I had every intention of posting but the dh and I went to bed early so I didn't get a chance to do so.
I wore a simple long sleeved grey jersey dress with black slip on boots. I did laundry, ran errands, cooked dinner and all the normal household tasks.
Now the temperature didn't get above 30 degrees yesterday so I had to keep warm in my dress. I did this by wearing something called a pettipant or pant slip under my dress. Pant slips are made to wear underneath slacks to keep warm while wearing them. I got mine from the Goodwill store about a year ago or so. They are a cream colored silky poly type fabric and are ankle length. This allows me to tuck them into thick socks that I wear during the winter months.
Another way to keep warm is to wear solid colored leggings under your dresses and skirts. I have a pair of black cotton ones that are thicker than the spandex ones in stores. They should be going on sale right about now since they are considered "winter wear" by most stores. Some stores may even have them as clearance items-I've seen them low as $3.00 a pair. A tip is to buy them size larger than your normal size. This is for comfort since they tend to run on the small size.
Also thick socks and tights help to keep your legs warm in the winter. If you are handy with a needle and thread making winter slips out of flannel will keep you warm.
Until next time

Second Day of The Challenge

Today was the second day of The Feelin' Feminine Challenge. For those who haven't gotten a chance to read the last post I did here is the rundown; starting yesterday (Monday February 2ND) I am only going to wear skirts or dresses for the next seven days.
Today I had a simple black skirt with pockets and a white tee shirt. I cleaned both of the bathrooms, vacuumed, helped clean the oven and top of the stove, wrapped packages for mailing, make our bed and lots of other household tasks.
I had no problems and in fact was able to reach and kneel a lot easier since I was not being limited the way pants or jeans would have done to me.
I wanted an opinion on this whole matter so I decided to ask my dear hubby what he thought of me dressing the way I had been. This is what he said to me, "I think it's great thing. I think you look very attractive. And feel honored and blessed that my wife would dress sensually and beautifully for me unlike the large quantity of women who only dress this way for church, their job or going out with friends."
So with that I will tell everyone "good night" (it's nearly 11 pm here :-) )

A challenge to all ladies

Normally, I would have had my menu for the week posted but this week's menu has been changed due to a few things. So instead I'm going to post the first day of my participation in
The Feelin' Feminine Challenge.
If you don't know anything about The Challenge, let me give you a little background on it. A young home schooled senior lady named Jocelyn has a website called Feelin' Feminine (http://feelinfeminine.com) where Miss Jocelyn is bring lady like dress and behavior back in today's lost world. The Challenge as she calls it is to wear skirts and dresses for seven days. She gives tips on how to do this and be fashionable at the same time.
Today I decided to wear a grey short sleeved cotton shirt under a dark green sueded cotton jumper with hose and slip on black shoes. Little did I know that we were under a winter storm warning and still am until tomorrow evening. We currently have about two inches of snow on the ground.
In my dress I managed to wrap packages, change diapers, fold laundry, make lunch along with all the normal housework. In some ways wearing a dress made doing the housework easier since jeans have a bad habit of limiting one's bending and stretching reach.
I have decided already what I will be wearing tomorrow. I have a black full pleated skirt that is mid calf length with nice deep pockets that I plan to wear with a white tee shirt and black tights since tomorrow is bathroom cleaning day for me.
If anyone would like to join me in the challenge please feel free to do so. Let's encourage each other and make this form of fashion our everyday dress not just for church and special occasions.
I would love to hear how the challenge is going for other ladies.

Blessings until next time...

Menu for the week of January 25 thru January 31, 2009

Sunday Jan. 25
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Breakfast [b]- Cereal w/ milk
Lunch [l] - Lunch out
Snack [s]- yogurts
Dinner [d]- Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans

Monday Jan. 26
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B-Toast w/ jelly
L- Clean Out Refrigerator Day
S-Jello
D- Cheriyaki Chicken, Steamed Rice, Veggies {Chinese New Year Today}

Tuesday Jan. 27
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B- Cereal w/milk
L-Sandwiches
S- Pudding
D-Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Peas

Wednesday Jan. 28
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B-Oatmeal
L-Ham and Cheese Pie
S-Apples
D- Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Thursday Jan 29
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B-Cereal w/ milk
L-Macaroni & cheese
S-Fruit
D-Clean Out Refrigerator Night

Friday Jan. 30
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B-Cereal w/ milk
L-Sandwiches
S-Jello
D- Hamburgers, Chips

Saturday Jan 31
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B- Biscuits w/ Gravy
L-Sandwiches
S-Pudding
D- Pork Chops, Stuffing, Corn on the Cob

Tortellini Casserole Recipe

Here is my Tortelleni Casserole Recipe that I had been asked about.



Tortellini Casserole
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1 pound ground turkey
1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage with casings removed
2 bags dried tortellini cooked according to package directions
2 (28 oz) cans traditional spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
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Brown meats together and drain well. Pour hot water over them while in strainer to remove any grease that may be there. Mix meats and sauces in large bowl and set aside. Place a layer of meat sauce in a 9x13 baking dish, then a layer of cooked tortellini, followed by a layer of mozzarella and then Parmesan. Repeat these layers again ending with a layer of Parmesan on top . Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and dish is hot.