Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Tasks

Dining room day:
Change place mats
Clean bakers rack
Straighten drawers
Dust
Clean chairs & chandelier
Wash windows
Sweep & mop

Misc:
Vacuum the office
Spend 15 minutes clipping & filing coupons
Go through the bill folder
Bring Christmas decorations up from the basement **brought some up**


MENU
Breakfast:
Scrambled eggs
Toast
Fruit

Lunch:
Tuna salad wrap

Dinner:
Cheesy garlic fish fillet sandwich
Spicy oven fries
Salad
Leftover pumpkin pie


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Tasks

Living room day:
Clean ceiling fan
Gather clutter and put away
Pick up trash. Straighten newspapers, magazines, books and videos/games.
Wash curtains, throw blankets & pillows
Wipe down window sills
Move coffee table and vacuum beneath.
Dust lamps: shades, bulbs then bases.
Dust and polish furniture cleaning knickknacks as you work.
Wipe down doors, door jambs and light switch plates.
Use microfiber cloth to wipe down TV screen.
Using crevice attachment vacuum edges of room.
Sweep & mop floor.
Misc:
Go grocery shopping
Spend 15 minutes clipping & filing coupons
Start bringing Christmas decorations up from basement
Go through bill folder

MENU
Breakfast:
Oatmeal

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Pan seared rosemary pork chops
Mashed potatoes
Spicy black eyed peas
Slaw
Corn bread
Pie of some sort

Monday, November 28, 2011

Tasks

Kitchen day:
Gather clutter and return it to where it belongs.
Wipe down appliance fronts.
Wipe down doors, door jambs and light switch plates.
Clean kitchen ceiling fan.
Clean window over sink.
Clean and disinfect kitchen countertops.
Wipe down handles of drawers and cupboards.
Wipe down canisters and small appliances.
Wipe down table and chairs, including undersides and legs.
Empty trash can and wash it outside in bleach water. Let air dry.
Wash pot holders in laundry.
Sweep and mop floor.
Scour and disinfect sink.

Misc:
Spend 15 minutes clipping & filing coupons
Pay bills
Make grocery list


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin raisin toast
Fruit

Lunch:
Fluffernutter
Baby carrots

Dinner:
Chinese chop suey over rice
Salad

A little review

I received 2 full size bottles of Torani syrups from SheSpeaks. I received Salted Caramel and Gingerbread. I don't know which I like better because they are both amazing. The salted caramel, however, was a surprise. I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it is to be honest with you. I put it in my hot coffee and it not only gave it the caramel flavor but almost like a buttery caramel. Amazing! I absolutely love these products and will definitely continue buying them. The gingerbread I also put in hot coffee but also in hot cocoa. I would like to try different recipes using these as well.

About Torani:

Since 1925, family-owned Torani has been crafting great tasting flavored syrups that coffeehouses use to make their flavored drinks taste so delicious. With over 120 flavors in regular and sugar free varieties, Torani flavored syrups are perfect for flavored lattes, mochas, coffees, cocoas, Italian sodas, teas, lemonades, cocktails and smoothies. Coffeehouse professionals choose Torani flavors because they are expertly crafted and made with the highest quality ingredients, like natural flavors and pure cane sugar. The sugar free flavors have no calories and are sweetened with Splenda. Now, Torani Flavored Syrups are widely available at retail so you can easily create authentic coffeehouse quality drinks at home.
How to Refer to the Brand: Torani
How to Refer to the Product:
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Product Description: Regular and Sugar Free flavored syrups that add flavor and enhance beverages.
Popular Drink Types for Syrups:
  • Flavored Coffees/Espresso Drinks (Most popular drink type for flavored syrups)
  • Italian Sodas
  • Flavored Tea (Hot and Cold)
  • Flavored Lemonades
  • Flavored Sodas (Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew, etc)
  • Cocktails
  • Mocktails
  • Flavored Energy drinks (Red Bull)
Torani Syrup Flavor Varieties: Torani flavored syrups are available in over 122 flavors, which include regular and sugar free varieties. Please go to www.Torani.com to see all flavors.
Distribution/Where to Buy Torani Flavored Syrups: Torani syrups are primarily used at coffeehouses and restaurants in over 40 countries. Within the retail flavored syrup category, Torani has a dominant market share exceeding 60%. At US retail outlets, Torani is available at stores such as:
  • Cost Plus World Market
  • BevMo
  • Walmart
  • Smart and Final
  • Most major grocery stores
  • Amazon.com (wide assortment of flavors)
  • Torani.com and Shop.Torani.com (widest assortment of flavors)

Because I like Torani so much, I want to share! I have 2 sets of 2 coupons (each set) for one FREE bottle of any flavor Torani syrup worth up to $8.00 each to give away. So, the 2 winners can each get 2 bottles for free!! This is my first bloggy giveaway and I'm excited!  Go to Torani and check out all their flavors. Come back and leave me a comment, tell me which you think would be your favorite. I will randomly draw 2 names next Sunday, December 4th. I will email you letting you know you won and you will have 24 hours to respond.   Good luck!!!

Menu Plan Monday


Before I get to the menu, go check out this post to see my first ever giveaway!!!!

Monday:
Breakfast: Raisin toast & fruit
Lunch: Fluffernutter & baby carrots
Dinner: Chinese chop suey over rice & salad

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & fruit
Lunch: Leftover chop suey
Dinner: Pan seared rosemary pork chops, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, slaw, cornbread & pie

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs & toast
Lunch: Tuna salad wrap & baked potato
Dinner: Fish, spicy oven fries, salad & leftover pie

Thursday:
Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls & fruit
Lunch: Turkey caesar salad
Dinner: Turkey delight casserole, salad, garlic bread & caramel brownies

Friday:
Breakfast: Bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches
Lunch: Open face turkey sandwich with cranberry sauce
Dinner: Cran apple pork chops, baked potatoes, green beans, salad, cottage rolls & leftover brownies

Saturday:
Breakfast: Blueberry pancakes
Lunch: Hot dog & macaroni & cheese
Dinner: Leftovers

Sunday:
Breakfast: Banana bread
Lunch: Cheeseburger & raw veggies
Dinner: Turkey vegetable soup, hot italian sausage sandwiches, salad & pudding parfaits

For more great menu ideas, head over to Menu Plan Monday

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Tasks

Spend 15 minutes clipping & filing coupons
Pay bills
Prepare for the week


MENU
Breakfast:
Cinnamon apple quesadilla

Lunch:
Fluffernutter

Dinner:
Spaghetti & meatballs
Garlic bread
Salad
Pumpkin pie


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thanksgiving Turkey

I just had to post pictures of our turkey. It weighed 39.5 lbs!!



Tasks

Pay bills
Clip & file coupons


MENU
Breakfast:
Banana bread

Lunch:
Homemade cheese steaks

Dinner:
Take out

Friday, November 25, 2011

Tasks

Master bedroom:
Wash blankets & change sheets
Dust dressers, tables, night stands & lamp shades
Vacuum
Straighten out dresser drawers & closets
Wash windows, mirror & tv screen
Odds & ends--pick up & put away
Freshen up candles, potpourri, etc

Misc:
Separate & freeze turkey  (I got 15 cups turkey broth, 5 packages of big chunks of turkey that I labeled "breasts" to the equivalent of about 3 breasts per package & then 18 cups of the rest of the turkey)
Clip & file coupons
Pay bills


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bagel
Clementine

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich
Cranberry sauce

Dinner:
Snap peas 'n ham alfredo
Salad
Dinner rolls
Pumpkin pie

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thanksgiving Yummies

Tiramisu Cheesecake(makes one 9-inch cake)

For the crust:
1 ½ cups ground graham crackers
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted

For the cheesecake:
2 ½ pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
3 egg yolks, at room temperature
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons Kahlua
1 tablespoon Bailey’s Irish Cream
4 teaspoons espresso coffee powder

¼ cup chocolate shavings, for the garnish
Sweetened whipped cream, for the garnish

Preheat oven to 375ºF and butter the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan
Mix together the cookie crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press into the spring form pan, going up the side of the pan only 1/4 inch. Bake 8 minutes. Cool completely.

Decrease oven temperature to 325ºF
In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese until it’s smooth. Add the sugar and mix together. Add the eggs and yolks one at a time; mix each in before adding the next. Add the cornstarch and mix together. In a small bowl combine the Kahlua, Bailey’s and coffee powder and stir until the coffee powder has dissolved. Add to the cream cheese mixture and mix together.
Wrap two layers of aluminum foil around the sides of the spring form pan. Pour the cheesecake filling into the pan on top of the cooled crust. Bake in a water bath for 55-60 minutes. The outer edges should be set and the center will still jiggle a little when you move it. (The cake continues cooking after it’s removed from the oven.) Cool for 30 minutes, then remove the spring form rim. Cool completely, then place into the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, overnight is best.

Right before serving, sprinkle the grated chocolate over the cheesecake and serve with whipped cream.

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you all have a blessed day with your family and friends. Eat alot!!!!! 

MENU - Thanksgiving dinner:

Roast turkey with gravy
Cheesy mashed potatoes
Stuffing
Broccoli salad
Dinner rolls
Cranberry sauce
Corn

Tiramisu cheesecake
Pumpkin pie

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Ground Beef Stroganoff

    Ground Beef Stroganoff




    List of Ingredients


    • 2 lbs ground beef, or stew meat
    • 2 med. onions, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 small can sliced mushrooms, drained
    • 2 1/2 tsps salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 1 cup beef bouillon
    • 3 Tbsps tomato paste
    • 1 1/2 cups sour cream, mixed with 4 Tbsps flour


    Instructions


    1. Brown beef in large skillet; add onions, garlic and mushrooms.
    2. Saute until onion is golden brown.
    3. Put in crockpot and stir in all remaining ingredients.
    4. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
    5. Serve over hot buttered noodles or rice.

A Different Kind of Tasks Day

**I lost power for 3 1/2 hours today which messed me up!**


Today I will do Flylady's crisis cleaning
I would like to get the following prepared for tomorrow:
Mashed potatoes
Broccoli salad
Dinner roll dough
Tiramisu cheesecake
Brownies


MENU
Breakfast:
Scrambled eggs
Sausages
Toast

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Ground beef stroganoff
Egg noodles
Peas


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Tasks

Living room day:
Sweep & mop
Dust
Wash windows, tv screens & glass
Straighten up coat cubbies
Remove clutter
Remove old magazines

Misc:
Go grocery shopping
Clip & file coupons (one of these days I'll catch up, lol)
Pay bills


MENU
Breakfast:
Oatmeal
Sausages
Fruit

Lunch:
Meatloaf sandwich
Carrot sticks

Dinner:
Honey chipotle chicken
Chicken flavored rice
Salad

Monday, November 21, 2011

Tasks

Kitchen day:
Sweep & mop floor
Scrub & bleach counters
Thoroughly wipe down the stove & fridge
Clean counter appliances
Inventory & restock common foods (coffee, sugar, flour, etc)
Thoroughly clean one cabinet
Wash window

Misc:
Clip & file coupons
Make grocery list
Clean laptop hard drive
Pay bills


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin spice scone
Tangerine

Lunch:
Open faced tuna melt
Tomato slices
Corn
Salad

Dinner:
Little cheddar meat loaves
Baked potato
Broccoli
Double chocolate cupcake

Menu Plan Monday

Monday
Breakfast: Pumpkin spice scone & a tangerine
Lunch: Tuna Sandwich
Dinner: Little cheddar meat loaves, baked potato & broccoli

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal or cereal
Lunch: Peanut butter & jelly sandwich
Dinner: Easy honey chipotle chicken, rice & salad

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs & toast
Lunch: Grilled cheese
Dinner: Beef stroganoff over egg noodles & salad

Thursday:
Breakfast: Cinnamon raisin toast
Lunch: Leftover beef stroganoff
Dinner: Turkey & gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, broccoli salad, cranberry sauce, corn, dinner rolls, tiramisu cheesecake, pumpkin pie & browniesw

Friday:
Breakfast: Eggs & toast
Lunch: Chipotle turkey salad wraps
Dinner: Bubble & squeak

Saturday:
Breakfast: Copycat Dunkin Donuts
Lunch: Fluffernutter
Dinner: Take out

Sunday:
Breakfast: Cinnamon apple breakfast quesedilla
Lunch: Homemade cheese steaks
Dinner: Pork chops, grilled potatoes & green beans

For hundres of great menu ideas, head on over to Menu Plan Monday!!


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Tasks

Family day


MENU
Breakfast:
Nutmeg waffles
Pineapple chunks
Apple juice

Lunch:
Not sure yet, hubby will make us something

Dinner:
Steak
Pasta with Santa Fe cooking creme
Sauteed veggies
Double chocolate cupcakes

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Tasks

Clip & file coupons
Get the rest of the winter stuff out of storage
Make cookies
Make next week's menu

MENU
Breakfast:
Just middles

Lunch:
Tuna salad sandwich

Dinner:
Leftovers
Cookies

Friday, November 18, 2011

Freebies!!

.3 fl oz each Aveeno Active Naturals Living Color shampoo & conditioner
$2.00 off One Tide Liquid Detergent
$10 Promotional Gift card from Kohl's good from Nov 20th through the 25th in store only



Tasks

Master bedroom:
Wash blankets & change sheets
Dust dressers, tables, night stands & lamp shades
Vacuum
Straighten out dresser drawers & closets
Wash windows, mirror & tv screen
Odds & ends--pick up & put away
Freshen up candles, potpourri, etc

Misc:
Cut & file coupons  **did some**
Get the rest of my winter stuff out of storage
Do/make something with the zucchini


MENU
Breakfast:
French toast

Lunch:
Egg salad sandwich

Dinner:
Fish
Garlic smashed potatoes
Broccoli


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Tasks

Bathrooms:
Clean & scrub toilet, sink, tub & shower
Empty trash
Replace/renew candles/air fresheners
Wash rugs
Restock shampoos, conditioners, soaps, t.p, etc
Wash mirrors & windows
Inventory stock of personal hygeine items
Sweep & mop the floor

Misc:
Cut & file coupons
Get the rest of my winter stuff out of storage
Do/make something with the zucchini


MENU
Breakfast:
Egg
Toast
Banana

Lunch:
Leftover chicken pot pie

Dinner:
Enchiladas
Spanish rice
Corn

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Dinner

This is THE best pot pie I've ever had in my life!!! I've been using this recipe for years. It is the only pot pie my husband will eat.


Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie

List of Ingredients

    1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    1 cup milk, divided
    1/2 cup onion, chopped
    1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup shredded carrots
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 tsp. salt
    3 cups cubed cooked chicken
    2 cups broccoli florets
    1 egg
    1 tbsp. oil
    1 cup buttermilk complete pancake mix  (I used homemade baking mix)
    1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

    Recipe


    1. In a large saucepan, combine soup, 1/2 cup milk, onion, cream cheese, carrots, Parmesan cheese and salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture is hot and cream cheese is melted. Stir in the chicken and broccoli; heat through.

    2. Pour into an ungreased 2-quart oblong baking dish.

    3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the egg, oil and remaining milk. Add the pancake mix and Cheddar cheese; blend well. Spread over hot chicken mixture.

    4. Bake, uncovered, at 375º for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.

Tasks

Living room:
Sweep & mop
Dust
Wash windows, tv screens & glass
Straighten up coat cubbies
Remove clutter
Remove old magazines

Misc:
Cut & file coupons
Do something with zucchini
Clean out purse
Make nutrigrain bars
Bring the rest of my winter stuff up from basement
Make baking mix


MENU
Breakfast:
Yogurt topped with cereal
Toast with butter

Lunch:
Soup
Crackers
Salad
Fruit

Dinner:
Cheddar chicken pot pie
Salad
Cranberry sauce
Tiramisu parfait



Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Dinner recipe

Chili (or as my kids call it: Mom's Famous Chili)

List of Ingredients:

1 lb ground chuck
1 16oz can diced tomatoes
3 T. Chili powder
1 t. Salt
1 t. Dried Oregano
2 16oz cans kidney beans - undrained
3 lg Garlic Cloves (or 1 T. minced garlic in the jar)
1 lg onions chopped
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 t. garlic powder
1½ t. Ground Cumin
1 t. Black Pepper

Optional
Corn Chips, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Green Onions


Recipe


Cook chuck, onions and garlic until meat is browned, stirring until meat
crumbles, drain. Dump it all into a crock pot. Mix in all other
ingredients except the optional ones.  Cook on low for 6+ hours.

Tasks

Kitchen day:
Sweep & mop floor
Scrub & bleach counters
Thoroughly wipe down the stove & fridge
Clean counter appliances
Inventory & restock common foods (coffee, sugar, flour, etc)
Thoroughly clean one cabinet
Wash window

Dining room day:
Change place mats
Clean bakers rack
Straighten drawers
Dust
Clean chairs & chandelier
Wash windows
Sweep & mop

Misc:
Pay some bills
Cut & file coupons
Clean out purse
Make nutrigrain bars
Bring the rest of my winter stuff out of storage

MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin Vitatop
Strawberry banana smoothie

Lunch:
Chicken cordon bleu wraps
Salad

Dinner:
Hoisin glazed pork cutlets
Baked potatoes
Broccoli
Ice cream sandwiches

Monday, November 14, 2011

Tasks

**I probably shouldn't have even made a task list for today since we had a meeting an hour away from home**

Kitchen day:
Sweep & mop floor
Scrub & bleach counters
Thoroughly wipe down the stove & fridge
Clean counter appliances
Inventory & restock common foods (coffee, sugar, flour, etc)
Thoroughly clean one cabinet
Wash window

Misc:
Pay some bills
Cut & file coupons
Clean out purse
Make nutrigrain bars
Bring the rest of my winter stuff out of storage


MENU
Breakfast:
Oatmeal

Lunch:
Eating out

Dinner:
Chicken cordon bleu casserole
Salad

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Menu Plan Monday

Monday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & fruit
Lunch: Hubby & I will be out of town so will eat out
Dinner: Chicken cordon bleu casserole & salad

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Butterhorn fruit bites
Lunch: Chicken cordon bleu wraps
Dinner: Grilled lemon pepper pork chops, baked potato fries & broccoli

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Eggs & toast
Lunch: Grilled cheese
Dinner: Chicken pot pie, salad & cranberry sauce

Thursday:
Breakfast: Crockpot morning casserole
Lunch: Leftover chicken pot pie
Dinner: Enchiladas, spanish rice & corn

Friday:
Breakfast: French toast & fruit
Lunch: Dilled egg salad wraps
Dinner: Fish, garlic smashed potatoes & peas

Saturday:
Breakfast: Just middles
Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich
Dinner: Italian dijon steaks, pasta, veggies & homemade bread

Sunday:
Breakfast: Waffles
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Italian dijon steaks, pasta, veggies & homemade bread


For hundreds of great menu ideas, head over to Menu Plan Monday

Tasks

Family Day


MENU
Breakfast:
Muffins

Lunch:
Pizza rolls
Salad

Dinner:
Mom's famous chili
Corn bread
Salad

Peanut butter swirl brownies

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Tasks

Office:
Empty trash can
Dust
Wash windows
Remove clutter
Vacuum

Misc:
Clean dust away from all the heating vents
Clean out my purse
Make nutrigrain bars

MENU
Breakfast:
Cereal
Tangerine

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Take out
Brownies

Friday, November 11, 2011

Tasks

Master bedroom:
Wash blankets & change sheets
Dust dressers, tables, night stands & lamp shades
Vacuum
Straighten out dresser drawers & closets
Wash windows, mirror & tv screen
Odds & ends--pick up & put away
Freshen up candles, potpourri, etc

Misc:
Clean dust away from all the heating vents
Clean out my purse
Make nutrigrain bars
Fill the oil lamps
Fill the febreze bottle


MENU
Breakfast:
Eggs
Toast
Banana

Lunch:
Egg salad wrap

Dinner:
Bacon spinach rotini
Italian bread


Thursday, November 10, 2011

In My Mailbox

I am soooo excited. Today I received the Barista Prima Coffeehouse K-Cup sampler. I cannot tell you how excited I am to try these. There are 4 k-cups in the box, Columbia, House Blend, Italian Roast and French Roast.

Tasks

Bathrooms:
Clean & scrub toilet, sink, tub & shower
Empty trash
Replace/renew candles/air fresheners
Wash rugs
Restock shampoos, conditioners, soaps, t.p, etc
Wash mirrors & windows
Inventory stock of personal hygeine items
Sweep & mop the floor


Misc:
Clean dust away from all the heating vents
Clean out my purse
Make nutrigrain bars
Separate lunch meat & freeze
Fill the oil lamps
Fill the febreze bottle

MENU
Breakfast:
Blueberry pancakes

Lunch:
Chicken wrap

Dinner:
Fish
Baked potatoes
Salad

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Tonight's dinner recipe

I made this tonight and it was so good. I halved the recipe for my husband and I and had plenty of leftovers. I got it from Jamie Cooks It Up's blog.

 

Chicken and Rice Bake


Time: 15 minutes prep + 2 1/2 hours baking
Yield: 7 servings
Recipe adapted from Pam Willahan
 
2 C white rice (not instant)
2 C milk
2 C hot water
4 bullion cubes
2 cans cream of chicken soup (I use 98%fat free)
4 chicken breasts cut into chunks
1 C grated Parmesan cheese
2 small cans mushrooms (optional)
salt and pepper
 
1. Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish.
2. Pour the rice on the bottom of the dish.
3. Dissolve the bullion cubes into the hot water.
4. Pour the milk, bullion/water mixture, and cream of chicken soup, and 1/2 of the cheese over the rice. Stir in the pan until it is well blended.
5. Add a bit of salt and pepper.
6. Layer the chicken and mushrooms in the pan.
7. Cover with remaining cheese.
8. Cover with tin foil and bake at 350 for 2 hours.
9. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes.
 
 

Tasks

Dining room day:
Change place mats
Clean bakers rack
Straighten drawers
Dust
Clean chairs & chandelier
Wash windows
Sweep & mop

Misc:
Clean dust away from all the heating vents
Clean out my purse
Make nutrigrain bars
Separate lunch meat & freeze
Fill the oil lamps
Fill the febreze bottle


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bagel

Lunch:
Egg salad wrap

Dinner:
Chicken & rice bake
Green beans
Dinner rolls
Chocolate pudding

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

In my mailbox

Yesterday I received:

.85 ozs tube of Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Flouride Toothpaste

Vocalpoint sent it to me to try & review. I will begin using it tomorrow morning.

Tasks

Living room day:
Sweep & mop
Dust
Wash windows, tv screens & glass
Straighten up coat cubbies
Remove clutter
Remove old magazines

Misc:
Go grocery shopping
Go to the bank



MENU
Breakfast:
Poptarts

Lunch:
Turkey & swiss sandwich

Dinner:
Meatball subs
Salad
Apple crunch with homemade vanilla ice cream

Monday, November 7, 2011

Menu Plan Monday




Monday
Breakfast: Cereal & fruit
Lunch: Pasta
Dinner: Steak, potatoes, carrots, dinner rolls & apple crunch with homemade vanilla ice cream

Tuesday
Breakfast: Poptart & fruit
Lunch: Sandwich & carrot sticks
Dinner: Meatball sub, salad & apple crunch

Wednesday
Breakfast: Bagel & fruit
Lunch: Egg salad wrap
Dinner: Grilled chicken, southwestern cheddar steak fries & chocolate pudding

Thursday
Breakfast: Blueberry pancakes
Lunch: Grilled chicken wrap
Dinner: Fish, baked potato, salad & apple pie

Friday
Breakfast: Eggs & toast
Lunch: Egg salad sandwich
Dinner: Bacon spinach rotini & apple pie

Saturday
Breakfast: Cereal & fruit
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Take out & brownies

Sunday
Breakfast: Muffins
Lunch: Pizza rolls & salad
Dinner: Spicy southwestern chili, cornbread, salad & cheesecake


For hundreds more great menu ideas, head over to OrgJunkie for Menu Plan Monday!!

Tasks

Kitchen day:
Sweep & mop floor
Scrub & bleach counters
Thoroughly wipe down the stove & fridge
Clean counter appliances
Inventory & restock common foods (coffee, sugar, flour, etc)
Thoroughly clean one cabinet
Wash window

Misc:
Clip & file coupons
Make grocery list
Clean laptop
Clean out purse


MENU
Breakfast:
Cereal
Fruit

Lunch:
Pasta

Dinner:
Steak
Potatoes
Carrots
Dinner rolls
Apple crunch with homemade vanilla ice cream

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Tasks

Family day


MENU
Breakfast:
Fruit & yogurt

Lunch:
Chicken parmigiana over spaghetti
Salad
Garlic butterfly rolls

Chocolate swirl banana bread
Orange cake

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Tasks

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Wipe down containers
Wash detergent dispenser & lint screen
Run vinegar through washer
Empty trash can
Spend 15 minutes de-cluttering
Sweep


MENU
Breakfast:
Scrambled eggs
Pumpkin raisin bread

Lunch:
Grilled cheese & tomato sandwich
Fruit or veggie

Dinner:
Tacos
Rice
Refried beans
Ice cream bar



Friday, November 4, 2011

Tasks

I'm changing up my routine a bit to try something different.

Master bedroom:
Wash blankets & change sheets
Dust dressers, tables, night stands & lamp shades
Vacuum
Straighten out dresser drawers & closets
Wash windows, mirror & tv screen
Odds & ends--pick up & put away
Freshen up candles, potpourri, etc


MENU
Breakfast:
Smoothie
Toast

Lunch:
Egg salad sandwich
Cucumber sticks

Dinner:
Buffalo chicken bites
Salad
Oatmeal raisin softies

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Tasks

Clip & file coupons
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Make no knead artisian bread
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Living room zone:
Polish furniture
Clean windows
Dust
Spot clean walls
Disinfect light switches
Clean picutres & frames
Clean ceiling fan
Clear cobwebs
Swiffer under furniture
Straighten books
Wash knick knacks
Clean end tables
Wash the floor

Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean the bakers rack
Clean out junk drawer
Clean light fixture
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Polish dining table
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Wipe down dining chairs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Wash floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Clear cobwebs
Polish furniture
Straighten coat closet
Wipe baseboards
Wash table cover
Wash floor

Front porch:
Get rid of unwanted items
Prune back bushes & plants
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe off light fixtures

MENU
Breakfast:
Egg, canadian bacon & cheese on an english muffin
Grapes

Lunch:
Broccoli & cheese topped baked potato

Dinner:
Grilled honey chipotle shrimp
Rice
Salad
Pudding


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Tasks

Clip & file coupons
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Separate sliced ham & freeze
Make no knead artisian bread
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Living room zone:
Polish furniture
Clean windows
Dust
Spot clean walls
Disinfect light switches
Clean picutres & frames
Clean ceiling fan
Clear cobwebs
Swiffer under furniture
Straighten books
Wash knick knacks
Clean end tables
Wash the floor

Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean the bakers rack
Clean out junk drawer
Clean light fixture
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Polish dining table
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Wipe down dining chairs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Wash floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Clear cobwebs
Polish furniture
Straighten coat closet
Wipe baseboards
Wash table cover
Wash floor

Front porch:
Get rid of unwanted items
Prune back bushes & plants
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe off light fixtures

MENU
Breakfast:
Bagel
Yogurt
Fruit

Lunch:
Salad

Dinner:
Marinated spicy pork chops
Mashed potatoes
Peas
Breadsticks

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Tasks

Clip & file coupons
Make pumpkin spice syrup
Separate sliced ham & freeze
Make no knead artisian bread
Make menu
Clean out fridge
Go grocery shopping
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Living room zone:
Polish furniture
Clean windows
Dust
Spot clean walls
Disinfect light switches
Clean picutres & frames
Clean ceiling fan
Clear cobwebs
Swiffer under furniture
Straighten books
Wash knick knacks
Clean end tables
Wash the floor

Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean the bakers rack
Clean out junk drawer
Clean light fixture
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Polish dining table
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Wipe down dining chairs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Wash floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect door knob & light switch
Clear cobwebs
Polish furniture
Straighten coat closet
Wipe baseboards
Wash table cover
Wash floor

Front porch:
Get rid of unwanted items
Prune back bushes & plants
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe off light fixtures


MENU
Breakfast:
Fruit & yogurt parfait
Granola bar

Lunch:
Broccoli & cheese topped baked potato
Cobb salad

Dinner:
Fall apart chicken
Macaroni salad
Macaroni & cheese
Corn

Saturday to do's

Wipe baseboards Clear paper clutter Polish picture frames Take a toothbrush to anything yukky accumulating around taps, sink and countertop ...