Last week, I wrote about meal planning and how I’m really making an effort to get on this train! As I’ve thought more about this, I’ve come to the conclusion that I need to plan at least 2-3 weeks ahead. Since I’m a compulsive coupon user, I need to be able to look ahead to see what ingredients I’m going to need. Along with the meal plan for the week, I also will be planning school snacks. (Our after school care provider includes snacks for after school  as part of our  tuition.)

In thinking one week ahead … Here’s our plan for the week of August 23:

Monday: BBQ Pork Loin
Tuesday: I’ll be trying a new recipe. I’m giving Creamy Pasta Primavera a try!
Wednesday: Hamburger Helper
Thursday: Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas
Friday: Meatballs (possibly Meatball Subs)
Saturday: California Chicken Salad
Sunday: At some point, we’ll need to have a night of leftovers. Once that point comes, all recipes will shift and take care of Sunday!

School Snacks: I have compiled (with your help via comments), 18 different options. With an average of 20 days per month, that is AWESOME. (PS – We are a peanut free school, so you won’t see any “peanuty” options on my list.)

Monday: Carrot Sticks & Ranch (I’ll put the ranch in a snack bag.)
Tuesday: String Cheese
Wednesday: Pretzels
Thursday: Go-Gurt (I’ll have to confirm this will work when I find out snack times. If snack is in the AM, it will be fine. If it’s in the PM, we’ll have to do something else.)
Friday: Carrot Sticks & Ranch

I’m repeating carrot sticks and ranch, because I’ll buy a bag of mini-carrots. I want to make sure that they all get eaten before they go bad. On fresh items with a quick life, I’ll repeat them during the week.

Are you a meal planner? If so, share what your cookin’ up for the week. I’d love to see what you’re fixing!

If you want a recipe for something that I’m making, let me know and I’ll post it. (The recipes that I found online, I’ve linked above!)