Daily Journal

Family dinner day


MENU
Breakfast:
Toast with light butter
Yogurt
Tangerine

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Roast chicken
Stuffing
Mixed veggies
Dinner rolls
Mom is bringing dessert

Daily Journal

Pay bills


MENU
Breakfast:
Choice of pumpkin bread & pumpkin latte coffee cake
Fruit

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Take out
Funny bones for dessert (husband requested these, lol)

Daily Journal

Clean off counters in kitchen, leaving a clean sink
Put away all shoes, magazines, books, etc. where they go
Make sure entry is clean
Dust living room table & tidy room
Wash coffee maker resevoir
Sweep & mop lower level
Pay bills



MENU
Breakfast:
English muffin
Fruit
Yogurt

Lunch:
Tortilla chips with hummus
Veggie sticks

Dinner:
Leftover meatball minestrone soup
Grilled cheese sandwiches

Daily Journal

Go to Kohl's
Go to BJ's
Get passport photo done

Master bedroom:
Change sheets
Close all drawers in bedroom
Organize & clean all dresser tops & nightstands
Dust dressers, desk & nightstand
Vacuum

Change towels in main bathroom & throw in laundry
Sweep & mop second floor



MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin latte coffee cake
Fruit

Lunch:
Pumpkin bagel
Fruit
Yogurt

Dinner:
Homemade pizza
Salad

Creamy Ranch Chicken

Creamy Ranch Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Time: 20 min. prep + 4-6 hours crock pot cooking Yield: 6 servings Creamy Ranch Chicken: 5-6 chicken breasts (I used frozen) 2 (14 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup 4 T butter, melted 2 (1 ounce) packages Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix 4-5 cloves garlic Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes: 7 large russet potatoes 4 T butter milk salt and pepper 1. Find yourself a nice crock pot. Spray the inside with cooking spray and place 5-6 chicken breasts in it. (I used frozen) 2. In a small bowl combine 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 2 packages ranch mix and 4 tablespoons melted butter. Spread it over the top of your chicken. 3. Peel your garlic and place the cloves on top of a sheet of tin foil. 4. Wrap the foil around the cloves and up into a nice little package. 5. Place the garlic package in the crock pot on top of the chicken. Cover the crock and let the old girl cook away on low for 6 hours, or on high for 4 hours. 6. When your chicken has cooked through carefully take the tin foil package out of the crock pot and set it on a plate. 7. Peel your potatoes and chop them into chunks. Boil them for about 15 minutes, or until fork tender and then drain the water out of the pan. 8. Mash up some of the roasted garlic and add it to the potatoes. Just start with a small amount of garlic, maybe 1-2 teaspoons. You can always add more, if you want it really garlicky...but you don't want to overpower it. 9. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper and a bit of milk. Beat the potatoes until light and fluffy, tasting along the way and adding more salt and pepper or butter or milk or garlic to your own very personal liking and desire. Serve the potatoes with the gravy from the crock pot and the heavenly Creamy Ranch Chicken.

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Meeting at 11  **this ended up being 2 hours**
Grate & freeze zucchini

Bathrooms:
Toilet bowl and outside of toilet
Mirrors
Counters
Wash off cabinets
Shower/bath scouring
Sweep & Mop floors



MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin latte coffee cake
Fruit

Lunch:
Peanut butter & banana sandwich
Yogurt
Fruit

Dinner:
Creamy ranch chicken
Garlic mashed potatoes
Salad

Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

 

Ingredients

• 5 eggs
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
For the streusel:
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 cup butter
For the drizzle:
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons cool, strong coffee

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, stir together 2 eggs and the instant coffee. In a medium blow, beat cream cheese on medium speed with an electric mixture until fluffy. Beat in the 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and the vanilla until smooth. Beat in the egg/coffee mixture and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together 3 cups flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat butter on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Add the 1 1/2 cups sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Add the remaining three eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the pumpkin mixture, beating well to combine. Spread half of the batter into prepared pan. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture on toop. Repeat. With a knife, swirl batter to marble. Sprinkle with struesel.
5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
For the Streusel:
6. Combine all dry ingredients; cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
For the Drizzle:
7. In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and coffee to make a drizzling consistency.

 

Daily Journal

Go grocery shopping
Have passport photos taken  **the Walmart photo was closed!! grrrr

Dining Room:
Clean off and put away anything on bakers rack
Clean off and put away anything on table
Wash bakers rack and table
Dust chairs and bookcase in dining room
Spot clean floor

Living room:
Clean off and put away anything on side table and sofa table
Polish tables
Windex tv stand
Dust/clean TV



MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin bread
Fruit

Lunch:
Chicken nuggets
Raw veggie sticks with dip

Dinner:
Pot roast
Potatoes
Carrots
Wheat dinner rolls

Menu Plan Monday

I haven't finished making the menu so make sure you keep checking back!!

Monday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin scones & fruit
Lunch: Wrap & pickles
Dinner: Meatball minestrone soup, garlic bread & salad

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin bread & fruit
Lunch: Chicken nuggets & raw veggies with dip
Dinner: Beef roast, potatoes & carrots

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin latte coffee cake & fruit
Lunch: Peanut butter & banana sandwich
Dinner: Creamy ranch chicken, garlic mashed potatoes & salad

Thursday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin french toast & fruit
Lunch: Bagel, fruit & yogurt
Dinner: Homemade pizza & salad

Friday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin cinnamon rolls & fruit
Lunch: Tortilla chips with bean dip
Dinner: Leftover meatball minestrone soup & grilled cheese sandwiches

Saturday:
Breakfast: English muffin, fruit & yogurt
Lunch: Open faced tuna sandwich & apple slices
Dinner: Take out

Sunday:
Breakfast: Toast, fruit & yogurt
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Roast chicken,

(in case you couldn't tell, I LOVE pumpkin!!! LOL)
For more great menu ideas head over to Menu Plan Monday!!

Daily Journal

Entry and Kitchen:
Put away all shoes, mail, newspapers, etc
Sweep stairs from top to bottom
Dust baseboards and window frames
Sweep and mop first floor
Spray counters and backsplash of sink and stove with AP cleaner and wipe down with warm washcloth
Move coffee maker, tools, etc. (everything off the counter) and wash counters
Wipe down cupboards, and drawer tops
Wipe down microwave, appliances, refrigerator and stove

General Weekend Cleanup:
Put away books, games and magazines
Clear tables and put away all items from tables and countertops
Throw away newspapers

Clip and file coupons
Plan out menus/shopping list
Clean out fridge for tomorrow’s shopping day



MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin spice scones
Fruit

Lunch:
Wrap
Pickles

Dinner:
Meatball minestrone soup
Garlic bread
Salad

Chocolate Cream Pie

 

Chocolate Cream Pie
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 5 hours | Bake Time: 10 minutes

For the Crust:
24 Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

For the Chocolate Cream Filling:
2½ cups half-and-half
Pinch salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 egg yolks, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into 6 pieces
6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream Topping:
1½ cups heavy cream
4½ teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the Oreo cookie crumbs and the melted butter in a medium bowl and toss with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Transfer the crumbs to a 9-inch pie plate. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, forming a crust. Refrigerate the lined pie plate for 20 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes, until the crust is fragrant and set. Cook on a wire rack while the filling is prepared.

2. Make the Chocolate Cream Filling: Bring the half-and-half, salt and 3 tablespoons of the sugar to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to dissolve the sugar. Stir together the remaining sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk the yolks thoroughly in a medium bowl for about 30 seconds, until slightly thickened. Add the cornstarch mixture and whisk until the mixture is glossy and the sugar has begun to dissolve, about 1 minute. When the half-and-half reaches a full simmer, drizzle about ½ cup hot half-and-half over the yolks, whisking constantly to temper; then whisk the egg yolk mixture into the simmering half-and-half. Return to a simmer, whisking constantly, until 3 or 4 bubbles burst on the surface and mixture is thickened and glossy, about 15 seconds longer. 

3. Off the heat, whisk in the butter until incorporated; add the chopped chocolate and whisk until melted, scraping the bottom of the pan with a rubber spatula to fully incorporate. Stir in the vanilla, then immediately pour the filling through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Using a spatula, scrape the strained filling into the baked and cooled crust. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling and refrigerate the pie until the filling is cold and firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.

4. Make the Whipped Cream Topping: When ready to serve, beat the cream and sugar in the chilled bowl of an eelctric mixer at medium speed to soft peaks; add the vanilla. Continue to beat to barely stiff peaks. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled filling and garnish with shaved chocolate, if desired. Serve immediately.

Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze

These are the best pumpkin scones I have ever had!! I found this recipe over at Brown Eyed Baker

Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Glaze
Yield: 12 scones

For the Scones:
2 cups all-purpose flour
7 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
6 Tablespoons cold butter
½ cup canned pumpkin
3 Tablespoons half-and-half
1 large egg

For the Powdered Sugar Glaze:
1 cup plus 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
2 Tabelspoons milk

For the Spiced Glaze:
1 cup plus 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground cloves

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger in a large bowl. Use a fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly and no chunks of butter are obvious; set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, half-and-half and egg. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, and form the dough into a ball. Pat out dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a 1-inch thick rectangle about 3 times as long as wide. Use a large knife or a pizza cutter to slice the dough twice through the width, making three equal portions. Cut each of the portions in an X pattern (four pieces) so you end up with 12 triangular slices of dough. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until light brown. Place on wire rack to cool.

4. To make the powdered sugar glaze, mix the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth. When scones are cool, use a brush to spread plain glaze over the top of each scone.

5. To make the spiced glaze, while the powdered sugar glaze is firming, combine all of the ingredients for the spiced glaze. Drizzle over each scone and allow the icing to dry before serving (about an hour).

Daily Journal

Grate zucchini & put in the freezer
Do fall decorating
Make menu for the week  **I got breakfast & lunch made**



MENU
Breakfast:
Peanut butter honey toast
Smoothie

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Creamy bacon linguine
Cheesy bread sticks
Peas
Salad
Leftover pudding or pie

Daily Journal

Grate zucchini & put in the freezer
Bring summer clothes to the basement
Do fall decorating



MENU
Breakfast:
Cereal
Fruit

Lunch:
Turkey quesadilla
Apple
Pasta with cheese

Dinner:
Cheeseburger meatloaf
Shells & cheese
Broccoli in cheese sauce
Chocolate cream pie

Daily Journal

Since I haven't been doing well with my homemaking skills, I am going to switch it up and see if that gets me moving! LOL

Clean off kitchen counters
Put away all shoes, magazines, books, etc to where they belong
Make sure entry is clean
Dust living room table
Wash coffee maker resevoir
Sweep & mop lower level
Separate sliced turkey & put in the freezer
Fill the k-cup holder
Start putting summer clothes away in bins
Grate zucchini & put in the freezer



MENU
Breakfast:
Mini apple pie
Cheese stick

Lunch:
Leftovers
Raw veggies with dip

Dinner:
Honey garlic shrimp
Mashed potatoes
Veggie
Pudding

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Easy Garlic Cheese Bread

Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 7-8 fine folks Recipe from Jamie Cooks It Up! 1 loaf French Bread 1/2 C butter (one stick) softened1 1/2 T Johnny's Garlic Seasoning  1 C mozzarella cheese, grated1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated 1 T dried parsley 1. Slice your french bread in half. 2. Combine the butter and the Johnny's Garlic Seasoning. 3. Spread the butter on the inside of each half of bread. 4. Wrap the bread in tin foil. 5. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. 6. Take the bread out of the oven and sprinkle with the cheese. Wrap just the sides of the bread now with foil. Leave the cheese out in the open. 7. Put the pan back in the oven and turn in to broil. Broil just until the cheese starts to brown. 8. Sprinkle with parsley, cut and serve. Note: I used garlic salt instead of the garlic seasoning and found the bread to be a bit too salty. Next time I make this I will use 1 TB of garlic salt & 1/2 TB of garlic powder.

Pumpkin Muffins

HG's Nicely Iced Pumpkin-Bread Muffins

Iced, Iced, Baby!
Serving Size: 1 iced muffin
Calories: 137
Fat: 0.75g
Sodium: 260mg
Carbs: 32g
Fiber: 6.75g
Sugars: 9g
Protein: 5.5g

PointsPlus® value 4*

Our amazing pumpkin muffins are all flavor and no peril... Celebrate the season by chewing delicious guilt-free goodies, humans!

Ingredients:
Muffins
1 cup Fiber One Original bran cereal
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
1/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp. salt
One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin
1 cup club soda
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1/4 cup sugar-free pancake syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup raisins, chopped

Icing
1/4 cup Cool Whip Free, thawed
3 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
1 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 10 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with baking cups and/or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Using a blender or food processor, grind cereal to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl.
 Add flour, Splenda, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

In another bowl, combine pumpkin, soda, egg substitute, syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly. Add mixture to the large bowl and stir until blended to form the batter.

Slowly sprinkle and stir chopped raisins into the batter. Evenly distribute batter among the 10 prepared cups of your muffin pan. (Batter may be piled high... This is OK!)

Bake in the oven until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, combine all icing ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl. Mix until smooth and blended. (Refrigerate icing if you don't plan to serve muffins right away.)

Remove cooled muffins from the pan. Just before serving, warm icing in the microwave for a few seconds and drizzle it onto the muffins (or simply spread it on evenly). Enjoy!

MAKES 10 SERVINGS

Daily Journal

Purge magazines & catalogs
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Separate sliced turkey & freeze
Spend 15 minutes on zone tasks

Zone tasks -
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs, shower curtains, hamper & window curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clean window
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Throw out empty bottles
Empty trash can
Check supplies
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & lint screen

Spare rooms:
Wash bedding
Flip mattress
Wash curtains
Clear cobwebs
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Dust
Clean ceiling fans
Clean windows
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floors


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin muffins
Yogurt
Fruit

Lunch:
Tuna sandwich
Apple

Dinner:
Chicken enchiladas
Rice
Corn
Ice cream

Daily Journal

Court at 9 am
Purge magazines & catalogs
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Spend 15 minutes on zone tasks

Zone tasks -
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs, shower curtains, hamper & window curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clean window
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Throw out empty bottles
Empty trash can
Check supplies
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & lint screen

Spare rooms:
Wash bedding
Flip mattress
Wash curtains
Clear cobwebs
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Dust
Clean ceiling fans
Clean windows
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floors


MENU
Breakfast:
Chocolate chip bagel
Asian pear

Lunch:
Egg salad sandwich
Baby carrots

Dinner:
Spaghetti & meatballs
Garlic bread
Salad
Leftover chocolate zucchini cake

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken
(I got this recipe from the Hungry Girl website)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
10 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp. low-sugar orange marmalade
1 1/2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
1 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. chopped ginger
Dash red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. chopped scallions

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.

Place flour in a wide bowl.

Place chicken in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Top with egg substitute and toss to coat.

One at a time, shake chicken pieces to remove excess egg and coat with flour. Evenly lay chicken pieces on the baking sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

In a medium bowl, whisk broth with cornstarch until cornstarch has dissolved. Add marmalade, vinegar, sweetener, and soy sauce, and thoroughly whisk.

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger until slightly softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth mixture and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until well mixed and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat, add chicken, and toss to coat. Serve topped with scallions and enjoy!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (about 1 cup)
Calories: 284
Fat: 2g
Sodium: 910mg
Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 8.5g
Protein: 37g

PointsPlus® value 7*

HG Alternative: If made with an equal amount of sugar in place of Splenda, each serving will have 305 calories, 31.5g carbs, and 14.5g sugars (PointsPlus® value 7*).

Daily Journal

Go grocery & drugstore shopping
Purge magazines & catalogs
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean out fridge
Spend 15 minutes on zone tasks

Zone tasks -
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs, shower curtains, hamper & window curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clean window
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Throw out empty bottles
Empty trash can
Check supplies
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & lint screen

Spare rooms:
Wash bedding
Flip mattress
Wash curtains
Clear cobwebs
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Dust
Clean ceiling fans
Clean windows
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floors



MENU
Breakfast:
Chocolate chip bagel
Fruit

Lunch:
Egg salad sandwich
Pickles
Pasta with butter & parmesan cheese
Baby carrots with fat free ranch dip

Dinner:
Orange chicken & vegetable stir fry
Honey dijon carrots
Brown rice
Chocolate spice zucchini cake

Parmesan Potato Wedges

Parmesan Potato Wedges

• 4 Russet Potatoes
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons parsley
• A couple dashes of cayenne pepper

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Be sure to spray the foil with non-stick spray.
Combine Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, parsley and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
Cut potatoes in half the long way. Then place each half flat on a cutting board and slice wedges. Place the potato wedges in a large bowl and toss with olive oil or butter to completely coat. Add the cheese mixture to the potato wedges and toss gently to coat evenly.
Place potatoes on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with leftover cheese mixture. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. The smaller wedges will be done sooner. I found it easy to turn the potatoes with tongs about halfway through the baking time…and I might have sprinkled more cheese mixture on when I turned them.

Daily Journal

Change sheets
Purge magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes
Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Change the cup on the master bathroom counter
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Change dining room table covering
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Make grocery list & pull coupons needed

Spend 15 minutes on zone tasks

Zone tasks -
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs, shower curtains, hamper & window curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clean window
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Throw out empty bottles
Empty trash can
Check supplies
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & lint screen

Spare rooms:
Wash bedding
Flip mattress
Wash curtains
Clear cobwebs
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Dust
Clean ceiling fans
Clean windows
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floors



MENU
Breakfast:
Pancakes
Oranges

Lunch:
Turkey wrap
Yogurt

Dinner:
Grilled steak
Parmesan potato wedges
Salad
Leftover brownies

Menu Plan Monday

Monday:
Breakfast: Pancakes & an orange
Lunch: Turkey wrap & yogurt
Dinner: Steak, parmesan potato wedges, salad & leftover brownies

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Chocolate chip bagel & an apple
Lunch: Egg salad sandwich & pickles
Dinner: Orange chicken & vegetable stir fry, rice & zucchini cake

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin muffins, yogurt & fruit
Lunch: Tuna sandwich & an apple
Dinner: Spaghetti & meatballs, easy cheesy garlic bread, salad & leftover zucchini cake

Thursday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & pears
Lunch: Carrot & cheddar sandwich & pineapple slices
Dinner: Chicken enchiladas, rice, corn & ice cream

Friday:
Breakfast: Mini apple pie & cheese
Lunch: Leftovers & raw veggies with dip
Dinner: Grilled parmesan shrimp, grilled veggie medley, rice & pudding

Saturday:
Breakfast: Cereal & fruit
Lunch: Turkey & apple quesadillas
Dinner: Bacon cheeseburger meatloaf, baked potatoes, broccoli in cheese sauce & chocolate cream pie

Sunday:
Breakfast: Smoothie & peanut butter honey toast
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Creamy bacon fettuccine, bread sticks, salad & leftover pie

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

Daily Journal

Make menu
Clip & file coupons
Spend 15 minutes on zone tasks

Zone tasks -
Main bathroom:
Wash rugs, shower curtains, hamper & window curtain
Straighten drawers & cabinets
Scrub tub & shower
Clean medicine cabinet
Throw away empty bottles
Wash the trash can
Clean window
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards

Office:
Clear off desk
Straighten drawers & cubbies
Clean monitor screen
Fill printer caddy
Clean windows
Clear cobwebs
Check supplies
Wipe baseboards

Laundry room:
Wipe down washer & dryer
Throw out empty bottles
Empty trash can
Check supplies
Sweep & mop floor
Wash detergent dispenser & lint screen

Spare rooms:
Wash bedding
Flip mattress
Wash curtains
Clear cobwebs
Disinfect door knobs & light switches
Dust
Clean ceiling fans
Clean windows
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floors



MENU
Breakfast:
Eggs
Toast

Lunch:
Husband makes

Dinner:
Cheesy enchilada casserole
Spanish rice
Brownies

Daily Journal

Pay bills
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Clean the coffee maker
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin waffles
Fruit

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Take out

Pumpkin Spice Creamer

Pumpkin Spice Creamer

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup half and half
• 4 to 5 heaping tablespoons canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or maple extract, optional

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, half-and-half, pumpking, syrup, and spices over medium heat. When the liquid begins to get steamy, remove from heat and stir in extract, if using.
2. Transfer the mixture to a jar or other container using a strainer, and allow to cool in the refrigerator.

Daily Journal

Clean out the car
Straighten up laundry room
Pay bills
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Scrambled egg sandwich
Smoothie

Lunch:
Grilled cheese
Soup
Salad
Fruit

Dinner:
Tender pork chops
Stuffing
Peas
Dinner rolls

Daily Journal

Separate lunch meats & freeze
Freeze leftover chicken
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Disinfect light switches & telephone
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Poptarts
Cheese

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich
Banana

Dinner:
Cheese & veggie soup
Salad
Dinner rolls

Baked Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Baked Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Coating:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1-2 tablespoons cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a doughnut pan by spraying with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. In another bowl, cream together the brown sugar, butter and pumpkin. Add in the eggs, mix well, then mix in the vanilla and milk. Stir in the reserved dry ingredients.
Place the mix in a large zip-top bag. Cut off the corner and pipe into the doughnut pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then remove from pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

While the donuts are cooling, melt butter in one bowl and combine the sugar and cinnamon in another. When donuts are still hot (but not too hot to touch), quickly dip each donut in melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve immediately.

Daily Journal

Hmmmmm, I accomplished nothing but my normal daily routines today. I ended up going shopping and spending some birthday money and I also need a new pair of sneakers for our upcoming NY trip.

Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop bath floors
Separate lunch meats & freeze
Freeze leftover chicken
Spend 15 minutes zone cleaning

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Disinfect light switches & telephone
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin spice donuts

Lunch:
Egg salad sandwich
Baby carrots

Dinner:
Pepperjack turkey sausages
Buns
Pickles
Corn
Double caramel swirl ice cream cone

Daily Journal

Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Mop bath floors
Separate lunch meats & freeze
Freeze leftover chicken
Go grocery shopping
Dentist appointment

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Disinfect light switches & telephone
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Doughnuts (I may change this)
Bagel thin & smoothie

Lunch:
Egg salad
Carrot sticks
Chicken nuggets & apples

Dinner:
Lasagna
Bread sticks
Salad

Menu Plan Monday

Monday:
Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls & smoothies
Lunch: Turkey burger, salad & fruit
Dinner: Hawaiian pineapple chicken, rice & broccoli

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Doughnuts & fruit
Lunch: Egg salad & carrot sticks
Dinner: Lasagna, salad & bread sticks

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Yogurt parfaits & toast
Lunch: Chicken nuggets & applesauce
Dinner: Meatloaf, baked potatoes, green beans & cornbread
(this dinner will probably be changed as we had meatloaf at my mom's last night)

Thursday:
Breakfast: Toaster pastries & cheese slices
Lunch: Turkey or ham sandwich & a banana
Dinner: Cheese & vegetable soup, salad & dinner rolls

Friday:
Breakfast: Scrambled egg sandwich & creamy orange cooler
Lunch: Grilled cheese, soup, salad & fruit
Dinner: Pork chops, peas & dinner rolls

Saturday:
Breakfast: Pumpkin waffles & fruit
Lunch: Hubby will make
Dinner: Take out

Sunday:
Breakfast: Pancakes & blueberries
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Cheesy enchilada casserole, spanish rice & salad

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

Daily Journal

Change sheets
Purge magazines & catalogs
Wash the cat dishes
Clean mirrors, tv & laptop screens & door glass
Empty trash cans
Change the cup on the master bathroom counter
Dust
Vacuum carpets
Sweep floors
Change dining room table covering
Mop kitchen & bath floors
Clean laptop hard drive
Clean out purse
Clean out fridge
Organize coupon binder
Clip coupons & file
Make grocery list & pull coupons needed
Separate lunch meats & freeze
Freeze leftover chicken

Zone - Kitchen:
Empty fridge & thoroughly clean
Clean microwave in & out
Clean stove & oven
Clean oven drawer
Wash canisters
Clean drawers & cupboards
Wipe fingerprints from walls
Wash window
Clean fan, vent, hood filters & hood
Wipe down cabinet fronts
Clean ceiling fan
Clean under the sink
Wash curtain & pot holders
Clean toaster & crumb tray
Wipe down breadbox
Clear cobwebs
Wipe baseboards
Clear off counters & clean
Wash the trash can
Disinfect light switches & telephone
Wipe down small appliances
Wipe down large appliances
Clean the top of the pantry cupboard
Empty, declutter & organize pantry cupboard
Inventory freezers


MENU
Breakfast:
Cinnamon roll
Smoothie

Lunch:
Turkey burger
Salad
Fruit

Dinner:
Hawaiian pineapple chicken
Rice
Broccoli

We are going to my mom's for family dinner, so no lists today.

Five Chip Cookies

Five Chip Cookies

1 - cup butter, softened
1 - cup peanut butter
1 - cup sugar
2/3 - cup packed brown sugar
2 - eggs
1 - teaspoon vanilla extract
2 - cups all-purpose flour
1 - cup old-fashioned oats
2 - teaspoons baking soda
1/2 - teaspoon salt
2/3 - cup each milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate and butterscotch chips

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9- 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.

Daily Journal

Type up husband's resume
Call health insurance
Inventory chest, upright & fridge freezers

This weeks zone tasks:
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Spot clean walls
Wipe the bottoms of chairs
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Wipe light fixtures


MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin waffles

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Poor man's philly beef and cheese sandwich
French fries
Five chip cookies

Daily Journal

Pay bills
Type up husband's resume
Call health insurance
Inventory chest, upright & fridge freezers

This weeks zone tasks:
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Wipe light fixtures


MENU
Breakfast:
Egg & bacon english muffin sandwich
Apple

Lunch:
Grilled cheese
Carrot sticks & broccoli with ranch dip
(had pasta yesterday)

Dinner:
Cheesy chicken & rice casserole
Salad
Chocolate pb trifle

Individual Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifles

Individual Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifles
Courtesy of Crumbs and Chaos

4 cups BROWNIES, chopped

2 cups MINIATURE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS, chopped + 12 halves for topping

1/2 cup PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS

2 1/2 cups cold MILK

2 small packages INSTANT VANILLA PUDDING MIX

3 teaspoons VANILLA

1/2 cup CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER

12 ounces COOL WHIP, thawed

 

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Fold in 8 ounces of cool whip.

Using 12- 6oz jelly jars, begin layering with brownies, then peanut butter cups, a few peanut butter chips, and pudding. Repeat layers ending with brownies, peanut butter cups, chips or any combination of those. Top with remaining whipped topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cup halves. Refrigerate until chilled.

Daily Journal

Both bathrooms:
Scrub the sink, toilet & shower
Wipe down outsides of toilet & wall surrounding toilet
Dust all surfaces
Shake rugs & sweep master bathroom

Master bedroom:
Tidy & put any clothing away
Striaghten & dust
Vacuum

Living room:
Straighten up
Sort magazines
Clear out newspapers
Put away books & movies
Dust
Sweep floor

Entryway/Office:
Dust
Vacuum/mop entry floor

Dining room:
Straighten up
Dust
Sweep floor

Kitchen:
Wipe off counters, stove, vent hood, fridge & cabinet doors
Sweep & mop floor

Go through bills to see if any need to be paid
Type up husband's resume
Call health insurance
Inventory chest, upright & fridge freezers

This weeks zone tasks:
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Wipe light fixtures


MENU
Breakfast:
Chocolate chip bagel
Apple slices

Lunch:
Grilled cheese
Carrot sticks & broccoli with ranch dip

Dinner:
Birthday dinner at Ruby Tuesday's

Daily Journal

Both bathrooms:
Scrub the sink, toilet & shower
Wipe down outsides of toilet & wall surrounding toilet
Change the cup on the counter
Dust all surfaces
Shake rugs & sweep **done in the main bathroom**
Empty trash

Master bedroom:
Tidy & put any clothing away
Striaghten & dust
Clean TV screen
Vacuum

Living room:
Straighten up
Sort magazines
Clear out newspapers
Put away books & movies
Clean TV screen
Dust
Sweep floor

Entryway/Office:
Straighten up
Straighten coats/shoes
Dust
Vacuum/mop entry floor

Dining room:
Replace table cloth
Straighten up
Dust
Sweep floor

Kitchen:
Wipe off counters, stove, vent hood, fridge & cabinet doors
Sweep & mop floor

Go through bills to see if any need to be paid
Type up husband's resume
Call health insurance
Inventory chest, upright & fridge freezers

This weeks zone tasks:
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Disinfect the light switches & door knobs
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect light switch & door knobs
Clear cobwebs
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Straighten coats
Wipe baseboards
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe light fixtures
Shake welcome mat



MENU
Breakfast:
Pumpkin cheesecake french toast bites
Yogurt

Lunch:
Leftovers

Dinner:
Meatball Minestrone soup
French bread
Individual chocolate peanut butter trifle

Daily Journal

Both bathrooms:
Scrub the sink, toilet & shower
Wipe down outsides of toilet & wall surrounding toilet
Change the cup on the counter
Dust all surfaces
Shake rugs & sweep
Empty trash

Master bedroom:
Tidy & put any clothing away
Striaghten & dust
Clean TV screen
Vacuum

Living room:
Straighten up
Sort magazines
Clear out newspapers
Put away books & movies
Clean TV screen
Dust
Sweep floor

Entryway/Office:
Straighten up
Straighten coats/shoes
Dust
Vacuum/mop entry floor

Dining room:
Replace table cloth
Straighten up
Dust
Sweep floor

Kitchen:
Wipe off counters, stove, vent hood, fridge & cabinet doors
Sweep & mop floor

Go grocery & drugstore shopping
Go through bills to see if any need to be paid
Clean my laptop
Type up husband's resume
Call health insurance
Inventory chest, upright & fridge freezers

This weeks zone tasks:
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Disinfect the light switches & door knobs
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect light switch & door knobs
Clear cobwebs
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Straighten coats
Wipe baseboards
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe light fixtures
Shake welcome mat



MENU
Breakfast:
Protein smoothie
Banana

Lunch:
Peanut butter & jelly sandwich
Applesauce

Dinner:
Roast chicken
Mashed potatoes
Broccoli with cheese sauce

Raisin Coffee Cake

Raisin Coffee Cake

(8 servings)   

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup fat free milk
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
• 1 large egg (or 1/4 cup egg beaters)
• 6 additional Tablespoons sugar (or sugar substitute)
• 3 Tablespoons light butter - melted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, 6 Tablespoons of sugar, baking powder and allspice. Now, add the milk, egg and butter. Mix well, stirring in the raisins as you do so.

Turn into a greased and floured 8-inch layer cake pan.

Mix together 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.

Daily Journal

Both bathrooms: 
Scrub the sink, toilet & shower
Wipe down outsides of toilet & wall surrounding toilet
Change the cup on the counter
Dust all surfaces
Shake rugs & sweep
Empty trash

Master bedroom:
Tidy & put any clothing away
Striaghten & dust
Clean TV screen
Strip & make bed with clean sheets
Vacuum

Living room:
Straighten up
Sort magazines
Clear out newspapers
Put away books & movies
Clean TV screen
Dust
Sweep floor

Entryway/Office:
Straighten up
Straighten coats/shoes
Dust
Vacuum/mop entry floor

Dining room:
Replace table cloth
Straighten up
Dust
Sweep floor

Kitchen:
Wash cat dishes & change placemat
Wipe off counters, stove, vent hood, fridge & cabinet doors
Sweep & mop floor

Clip coupons & file
Make grocery list
Go through bills to see if any need to be paid
Clean my laptop
Type up husband's resume
Call health insurance
Inventory chest, upright & fridge freezers

This weeks zone tasks:
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Disinfect the light switches & door knobs
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect light switch & door knobs
Clear cobwebs
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Straighten coats
Wipe baseboards
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe light fixtures
Shake welcome mat



MENU
Breakfast:
Cinnamon raisin coffeecake
Apple slices

Lunch:
Sandwich
Orange

Dinner:
Cheeseburgers
Leftover mac & cheese
Veggies

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time: 20 minutes prep + 40 minutes baking

Yield: 7 servings

Recipe adapted from Jamie Cooks It Up!

2 1/2 C elbow macaroni

1/2 C light butter (one stick)

1/2 C flour

1/4 t salt

dash pepper

2 1/3 C simply smart fat free milk

1/2 C chicken broth

3 1/4 C reduced fat cheddar cheese

4 ounces Philadelphia light Cream Cheese (half a brick)

 

1. Measure out your elbow macaroni. Bring a medium sized pot of water to a boil. Add 1 t salt and your elbow mac. Reduce the heat and cook until the pasta is al dente.

***NOTE*** You want the pasta to be firm in the center when you stop cooking it. Otherwise you will get a pretty soggy mac and cheese.

 

2. Place your Philadelphia Cream Cheese (just half of the brick now) in a small bowl. Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir it around to make it nice and smooth. 

3. In a large, deep skillet melt your butter over medium heat.

4. Add the flour. Whisk the mixture around until it is nice and smooth and thick. 

5. Pour in your milk…keep whisking.

6. Add the broth and continue to whisk the sauce.

7. In just 2 or 3 short minutes of whisking you will get a thick sauce. Lovely!

8. Add 2 1/2 C of the cheddar cheese and the warm Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Whisk it in and keep on a stirring it around. The cheeses will melt after about 3 minutes.

9. Add the elbow mac to the sauce. Stir to combine. Then pour it into a 9 x 9 baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

11. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 C of cheddar cheese over the creamy, saucy mac.

12. Bake at 350 degrees (uncovered) for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

 

 

Daily Journal

Check calendar for the week
Clip & file coupons
Start grocery list
Make menu **started it**

This weeks zone tasks:
Dining room:
Clean & straighten drawers
Clean bakers rack
Clean junk drawer
Clean chandelier
Disinfect the light switches & door knobs
Spot clean walls
Polish table & chairs
Clean windows
Clean pictures on walls
Clear cobwebs
Wipe cabinet fronts
Tidy linens
Wipe baseboards
Sweep & mop floor

Entryway:
Clean front door
Disinfect light switch & door knobs
Clear cobwebs
Spot clean walls
Dust furniture
Straighten coats
Wipe baseboards
Wash table coverings
Sweep & mop floor

Front porch:
Declutter
Sweep down cobwebs
Sweep off furniture
Sweep porch
Wipe light fixtures
Shake welcome mat


MENU
Breakfast:
Breakfast burrito
Yogurt

Lunch:
Husband will make

Dinner:
Creamy macaroni & cheese
Buttered corn
Dinner roll
Cheesecake pudding with whip cream

Daily Journal

Today is fun day!! We are going to the beach and then out to dinner. Have a great day all!!!