First Communion Brunch

My oldest son made his First Communion this past Saturday (where does the time go???).  The Mass began at 11 am so I decided to do a brunch at our house afterwards, below is what I served to my 20 guests.  I've always wanted to do a brunch, and I thought this was a perfect time to do it!

Appetizers:
Fresh Fruit and Dip
Veggies and Dip
Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Spinach Dip
Brie and Crackers

Main Dishes:
Sausage Egg Casserole
Perfect French Toast Casserole
Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Bacon/Egg Muffin Cups

Side Dishes:
Cheesy Hashbrowns with Ham
Sausage Links
Cinnamon Apples

Breads:
Blueberry Muffins
Buttermilk Biscuits with Butter and Grape Jelly
Zucchini Bread
Banana Bread

Dessert:
Cake
Cookies
Cross Candy Suckers

Drinks:
Coffee
Tea
Orange Juice
Sherbet Punch
Pop

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of 7/29/13

Well it has been a LONG time since I have done this.  Life has been hectic lately since my husband now teaches a couple of nights a week.  Those nights, the kids and I just help ourselves, eat sandwiches (or go to Subway)!  It is a little cooler this week, so these are the recipes I have on my mind to make:

Monday - Baked Smothered Pork Chops with mashed potatoes
Tuesday - Breaded chicken legs with Zucchini Cakes
Wednesday - Help Yourself Night
Thursday - Help Yourself Night
Friday - Taco Pizza
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday - Braided Spaghetti Bread with a salad

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of February 27, 2012

Monday - Eat Out (special treat for the boys, I'll post out adventure later in the week)!
Tuesday - Beef Noodle Soup with Biscuits
Wednesday - Chili with Cornbread
Thursday - New Pork Chop recipe - I will post later!
Friday - Mom's Night Out
Saturday - Parent's Night Out
Sunday - Steaks and Potatoes!

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Menu Plan Monday (or Tuesday)

Okay, I'm a day late!  But at least I have a plan!  We had a busy weekend which left me
E-X-H-A-U-S-T-E-D on Sunday night and Monday!  I need to remember to slow down and take a nap at least one of those days!  So here is the plan:

Monday - Crock Pot Beef Stew (it was delicious)!
Tuesday - Sausage Cheese Soup
Wednesday - Baked Chicken Legs and Easy Seasoned Potatoes
Thursday - Meat Manicotti and garlic bread
Friday - Eat Out!
Saturday - Family Dinner to Celebrate a Birthday!
Sunday - Slow Cooker Parmesan Honey Pork Roast and Mashed Potatoes

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of February 6, 2012

You name it, we've had it!  Fevers, colds, runny noses, coughs, sore throats, pink eye, ear infections, sinus infections, and stomach bugs!  It has been a rough month around here.  Just when we think we are all better, someone comes down with a new ailment.  I am ready to kick these germs out of our house!  The weather has been crazy, 50 one day, 30 the next.  It is time to rid this winter goodbye and welcome spring and better luck!  So after a menu-less week last week, I am attempting to cook this week, wish us luck!

Monday - Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
Tuesday - Chili Ranch Pork Chops
Wednesday - Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
Thursday - Beef Stroganoff and Crescent Rolls
Friday - Jambalaya!
Saturday - Parents Night Out!
Sunday - Turkey Breast and Mashed Potatoes

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of January 23, 2012

Going to be a busy, busy week ahead!  My oldest son is turning 6!  Yes S-I-X!  Where does the time go?  When we were in church yesterday, I noticed how incredibly tall he is getting.  He will definitely be taller than his Mom and his Dad at the rate he is growing.  So we will be doing some celebrating this week as well as two birthday parties for him on Saturday!  One party for the kids and another for family. 

Don't forget to enter my TWO giveaways!  One is for Purex UltraPacks and the other is for Purex Crystals with a Jockey Sports Bra!  Have a great week!

Monday - Beef & Noodle Soup (using the left over roast beef from Sunday)
Tuesday - Breaded Pork Chops and Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Wednesday - Beef Tips and Noodles
Thursday - Birthday Dinner out at Chick Fil-A (he picked!)
Friday - Pizza Night!
Saturday - Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas, Beef Enchiladas, Tacos, and Taco Salads (Party Day!)
Sunday - Late lunch with family after church, help yourself for Dinner (if you are hungry)!

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of January 2, 2012

Oh my oh my, where did 2011 go and where did our Christmas vacation go???  Tuesday is approaching way too fast and it is back into the swing of things with school and work.  I am not looking forward to Tuesday morning when that alarm clock goes off at 5:45!  However, one thing that makes our weeks a lot less chaotic is our menu plan!  Menu planning helps us stay grounded and on track and ensures dinner is on the table every night!

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Monday - Panera's Broccoli Cheese Soup with Garlic Cheese Toast
Tuesday - Taco Night
Wednesday - Pancakes & Sausage
Thursday - Whole Chicken in the Crock Pot with Mashed Potates
Friday - Mom's Night Out
Saturday - Chicken Enchiladas from The Happy Housewife (using the leftover chicken from Thursday)!
Sunday - Eat Out!

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of December 26, 2011

So I have been off my menu planning for most of December.  Things has been really chaotic and we have a lot of (good) things happening!  But I found out, when you don't plan, you regret it with way too many nights of "let's run out and get something"!  So I am starting the final week of 2011 right and planning my menu.  We had an easy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day since we did not host either.  So we had the pleasure at eating at others' houses and not having to cook or clean up!  So this week I am off of work, so I have no excuses, I must cook!

Monday - Turkey Roast and Mashed Potatoes
Tuesday - Beef Enchilada Pie
Wednesday - Mom's Girls Night Out!
Thursday - Pizza Night!
Friday - Beef Stroganoff
Saturday - Celebrating the New Year with Friends!
Sunday - Crock Pot Roasted Chicken

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Taking 10 minutes to plan your menu each week will guarantee to save you time, money, and sanity during the week!

Menu Plan Monday - Week of November 28, 2011

Wow - that was a whirlwind weekend.  We were busy constantly with places to go, people to see, and things to do!  Luckily I have two more days off of work, so I can rest and relax.  I did manage to get in a few naps this weekend.  I love an afternoon nap on the couch!  I actually look forward to the days I know I will be able to sneak one in!  An hour is all I need to recharge my batteries! 

It's my birthday on Tuesday and I will be the big 34!  Yikes, where does the time go, I haven't a clue.  My baby is also turning 3 next weekend!  I have held off long enough, his "big boy" bed is being delivered on Friday.  This should be an adventure, not sure if he will stay put, he is our wild child! 

Hope you have a great week!

Monday - Creamy Turkey Rice Soup
Tuesday - Out for Dinner & Ice Cream for my Birthday
Wednesday - Dijon Baked Chicken Thighs (new recipe, I'll post later in the week)
Thursday - Sloppy Jo's and Baked Potatoes
Friday - Pizza Night!
Saturday -Date Night
Sunday - My Son's 3rd Birthday!

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of November 21, 2011

Yeah - it is Thanksgiving week, my favorite holiday!  We will be celebrating Turkey Day at my parents since it is also my Dad's birthday!  I also get to enjoy a few days off of work and my son gets 3 days off of school to enjoy the holiday!

Hope you have a great weekend an a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Monday - Taco Night
Tuesday - Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup
Wednesday - Chicken Breast Divine
Thursday - Thanksgiving Dinner, i will make the appetizer, Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels
Friday - Leftovers
Saturday - Celebrate my Birthday with my Family!
Sunday - Creamy Turkey Rice Soup with Biscuits

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of November 14, 2011

I cannot believe it is mid-November already!  We had our first snowfall on the 11th and the boys were so excited.  Too bad it melted before noon!  This past weekend also kicked off our "birthday season" as I like to call it.  My family is "BIG" in winter birthdays.  We seem to be celebrating almost every weekend from now until mid-February! 

Don't forget to enter by Renuzit giveaway, it ends November 15th!  You can win some free coupons from Renuzit air fresheners just in time for the holiday season!

Monday - Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Tuesday - Breaded Pork Chops and Crunchy Potatoes
Wednesday -Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Thursday - Tomato Pasta Soup with Garlic Toast
Friday - Boys Help Themselves
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday - Turkey Roast and Mashed Potatoes

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Taking 15 minutes to plan your weekly meals, makes dinnertime a whole lot smoother!

Menu Plan Monday - Week of November 7, 2011

What a beautiful, fall weekend we had!  We even managed to sneak in an impromptu trip to a new zoo that the kids had never been before!  Since they came home exhausted, I put them to bed an hour early thanks to the time change!  Ha - one of those secret Mom tricks!  Be sure to enter my Renuzit giveaway before November 15th!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Monday - Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Tuesday - Angie's Baked Cheddar Chicken with Sauce
Wednesday - Eat Out
Thursday - Crockpot Ravioli
Friday - Beef Tips and Noodles
Saturday- Celebrating Mimi's Birthday!
Sunday - Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!  My kids are geared up and ready to go trick-or-treating.  We will have a Rex from Toy Story 3 and Thomas the Train roaming our neighborhood in search of sweet goodies!  I personally have my favorites and secretly search my boys' bags for these goodies which include Laffy Taffy, Nerds, anything gummy, and Kit Kats!  Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to enter my Renuzit Fresh Accents Giveaway!

Monday - Pizza and Wings
Tuesday - Meatloaf with Broccoli and Cheese Sauce
Wednesday - Chicken and Tortilla Enchilada Bake
Thursday - Ham and Potato Soup - trying again, we did not get to make this last week!
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Date Night
Sunday - Turkey Roast and Mashed Potatoes

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of October 24, 2011

So I've been MIA for a week, sorry about that.  Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.  Life just sometimes gets busy and other things need to take a back seat!  On the other hand, I had a wonderful night out with a dear best friend this weekend and we went and saw Footloose.  I had serious doubts about this movie, because I loved the first one so much.  Well, I LOVED this one too.  I honestly cannot say which one I like better.  I would go see this movie again.  Such a great, cheer you up kind of movie, I think I had a smile on my face the whole time in the theater.  I would recommend checking it out!

I will have a giveaway coming up this week compliments of Purex Insiders, so stay tuned!  Here is what is on the menu this week!

Monday -Chili and Cornbread
Tuesday - Ham and Potato Soup
Wednesday - Sharon's Macaroni Casserole
Thursday - Beef Enchilada Pie
Friday - Grilled Cheese and French Fries
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday - City Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of October 10, 2011

We go from a cold, windy, rainy weekend last week, to a gorgeous sunny, warm weekend this week.  Nothing like unpredictable weather in this part of the country!  But then again it is October, so I will take another day anyday to wear shorts and flip flops!  It's the last week to enter my FRESCHETTA Prize Pack Giveaway to win FREE pizza!  Here's to a great week!

Monday - Hamburgers (taking advantage of the warm weather)!
Tuesday - Taco Tuesday
Wednesday - Frozen Pizza Night from FRESCHETTA (Enter to win your own frozen pizza night here!)
Thursday - Grilled Chicken and Easy Seasoned Potatoes
Friday - Meat Manicotti and garlic bread
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday - Roast Beef and Mashed Potatoes

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of October 3, 2011

Rain and more rain!  It's been a rainy week here and we have had 2 soccer games rained out and practice!  This weekend was also cold!  After we enjoyed a trip out for some ice cream Friday night, we returned home and on went the furnace!  The weather is suppose to be more seasonal this week with some sunshine, so hopefully those soccer fields can dry out and the boys will be able to finish their season!  Have a good week everyone!

Monday - Hamburgers and Oven Baked Parmesan Seasoned Fries
Tuesday - Beef Enchilada Pie
Wednesday - Frozen Pizza Night from FRESCHETTA (check out my giveaway!)
Thursday - Skillet Lasagna
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Date Night
Sunday - Dinner with Family

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of September 26, 2011

Beautiful weather, leaves are turning, fall is in full swing in our house!  We had a wonderful LONG weekend!  I vote for 4-day work and school weeks every week!  I think it is tougher to go back to work and school after a long weekend, but we will push through and make it!  Hope everyone has a fun week enjoying the fall colors!

Monday - Grilled Chicken and Baked Cinnamon Apples
Tuesday - Ham and Potato Soup
Wednesday - Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Thursday - Pepperoni Pizza Wheels
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Family Party
Sunday - Crock Pot Roasted Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of September 19, 2011

I hope everyone enjoyed their last Sunday of summer!  We had beautiful weather here and was able to enjoy homemade applesauce and apple pie for dessert.  We went apple picking at a local orchard on Saturday and managed to pick 27 lbs of apples.  I still have a lot left, so their will be more apple dishes for this week!  Enjoy your week!

Monday - Grilled Chicken and homemade slow cooker Applesauce
Tuesday - Meat Manicotti
Wednesday - Beef Tips and Noodles
Thursday - Ham and Potato Soup with Garlic Bread (let the soup season begin!)
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday - Annual Clam Bake
Sunday - Chicken Broccoli Bake

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of September 12, 2011

I did some recipe surfing this week and found some new recipes to try!  I hope they taste as good as they sound!  Enjoy your week everyone!

Monday - Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
Tuesday - Sloppy Jo's
Wednesday - Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Thursday - Simple Bean Tostadas
Friday - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Saturday - Eat Out
Sunday- Roasted Chicken and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (back to classic Sunday dinners!)

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Menu Plan Monday - Week of September 5, 2011

Wow - we definitely had a strange weather weekend!  We had this mini heat wave and hit mid 90's and a heat index of 107 on Friday and Saturday!  Today was a briskly cool day.  I had the windows open for awhile, but then ended up shutting them when the house got too cool!

I hope everyone got to enjoy a nice, long weekend and are ready to start the shorten school and work week!  We got together with family and friends and got to grill out several times. I also tackled a few projects on my "To Do" list including cleaning out the fridge!  How I love a clean fridge!

Enjoy your week!

Monday - Spaghetti at my parent's house
Tuesday - Grilled Chicken Legs and Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Wednesday - Crock Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes
Thursday - Grilled Cheese and Macaroni Salad
Friday - Eat Out
Saturday- Party at Friend's House
Sunday - Beef Stroganoff

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