Did you turn your clock back an hour?? I sure love this time of the year and wish we could keep it this way all the time. I struggle all year when we jump forward and just can’t get used to missing out that one hour. Am I the only one? What time of the year do you like best.
I had an extra hour on Sunday and was able to get so much more done and even did a few coupons Match up deals at Walmart, have you matched BoGo Deals yet? If not.. AWESOME is all I can say; I’m not the biggest fan of Walmart, always busy, overcrowded and not enough registers, but I go early in the AM and I did BoGo matchups for Publix and Winn Dixie and ended up saving an addl. $30 by shopping for all the BoGo deals at Walmart, I was impressed and think I will do this more often from now on. What is your take.. like…dislike..??
Well, with all the deals I got, I had no problem creating a simple Meal Plan for the week, because simple is the way I need to roll this week. The Teen joint the wrestling team, totally unexpected and he just announced that he has two tournaments both in the evening this week… WHAAAAA… really, a little notice would have been nice. Oh well, I will dish up something quick.
Tacos in a Bag,courtesy of In Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
This is what we are cooking this week…
Monday: Taco in a Bag
Tuesday: Sausage & Pasta Fall Skillet
Wednesday: Butternut Squash Soup with Croutons
Thursday: Chicken meatball Parmesan Subs
Friday: Breakfast for Dinner ….
Saturday: Simple Chicken & Veggie Casserole
Sunday: Mom’s night off… Dinner at Mimi’s House
So, I’m dishing up all this, what are you dishing up? Would love to hear it and if you need more ideas, be sure to visit my Pinterest board or head over to I’m an Organizing Junkie to check out many more Meal Plans.
Michele says
Just went in to read that Chicken veggie casserole dish–Yum is all I can say-and it seems very easy to make (a must with my cooking non skills!)
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Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
The Homemade Chicken And Veggie Mac and Cheese would be a great hit with my Granddaughtes, plus it would be easy for me too.
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Ellen Christian says
Thanks so much for sharing my recipe. Off to check out a few others!
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Rosey says
Good luck to your teen w/wrestling, and you on getting the meals out and getting everyone ready to go, lol. We’ve all had that last minute drop of info. and totally feel for ya! 🙂
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those tacos in a bag are BRILLIANT!! I need to print that recipe out and try it ASAP!!
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Viccy H says
That chicken mac’n’cheese looks amazing! And so does the look of that butternut squash soup (I’m making some tomorrow!) and curious to the addition of pears!
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Daisy says
I’m going to have to try the Simple Chicken & Veggie Casserole this week. That sounds so good right now!
Julie Wood says
These are amazing recipes. I need to start making menus and cooking again. I like Taco in a bag. I wonder what that tastes like. I would like to try the Tacos in a bag recipe. It looks healthy and delicious!
tonygreene113 says
Oh boy!! These really look easy and fun to make. After the moving is done, will definitely get my cook on with some of these with the kids.
Jennifer Williams says
You and I are on opposite sides, I hate this time of year. I much prefer being able to get out at the end of the day and play with my kids instead of being stuck inside. We are very active so Spring and Summer work a lot better for us to play.
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Amber Edwards says
I love this new time best. I wish It never had to change. I also love that tacos in a bag idea! I definitely need to try that.
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Annie Mai says
That taco in a bag looks delish & fairly simple to make, yum! I gotta learn to cook more 😛
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Amberlee Cave says
You just made me so hungry! I need to start planning my meals better! It’s so hard to figure out what to make and when, but it does make things so much easier!
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Ashley Gill says
Taco in a bag? That sounds like fun! This whole post just sounds delicious!! Good thing I am about to go make dinner!
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Liz says
I think simple is the best way to go almost all the time! 😉 I guess it’s universal to Walmart about the lack of open registers, huh? You’d think they’d go out of their way on a nationwide basis to get rid of that perception!
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Onica {MommyFactor} says
I wish I was able to do more cooing during the week. Maybe I need to follow your example and checkout some deals and plan the weeks meal.
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Sarah Bailey says
You cannot beat some Mac and cheese – it would definitely make a great Monday night meal x
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Pam says
As usual your recipes look and sound so good, Melanie. I am definitely moving closer to you and barging in at dinner every evening.
Eric says
I can’t remember the last time I went to a Walmart. We are able to get good deals at local farmer’s markets. In Southwest Florida we have a lot of fresh vegetable to choose from year round for which I am very thankful. That’s awesome you have little ones that wrestle!
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Amanda says
Simple is the key for me to be successful! I love variety but easy things I can whip together that are still wholesome.
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Karen says
Great meal plan, I do like to price match at Walmart especially with stores that dont take coupons so I can add that in too
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Anita Breeze says
I love casserole dishes at this time of year! And I hear you on the Walmart thing. I hate going there, but I do love deals. So I continue to go!
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Growing Up Madison says
That looks like a great meal. I never thought about putting veggies in my mac and cheese. It will give my kids the extra motivation they need to eat their veggies. 🙂
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Jen S says
I have about a half of a huge butternut squash left over from another recipe, all cubed up and waiting in the refrigerator for the next recipe. The squash/pear combo sounds interesting, may give that a try instead of my usual squash soup recipe.
I’ll second the thoughts on WalMart. Add to that my closest one being near a mall and a headache to even get there in the first place, so my visits are pretty few and far between.
Pam says
I love your week of dinners. And a night without cooking is always welcomed. Breakfast for dinner is a nice change also and easy to make.
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katherine says
This is so great! I’ll have to check it out soon!
Janet W. says
The Simple Chicken & Veggie Casserole looks delicious and would be a great balanced meal for my family!
Le-an Lacaba says
Drool. Chicken and mac and cheese? Simply heaven. I’d love to try this!
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Aisha Kristine Chong says
For some reason, I am currently wishing I live in the same place as you to have a taste of those yummy foods! I’m not really good at cooking them, unfortunately. 🙁
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Tough Cookie Mommy says
I really love this time of the year too. It is great for keeping the frizzies in my hair away. This looks like a delicious meal plan.
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Debi says
Looks yummy I love ways to get veggies into the kids.
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Tess says
That chicken looks good. Thanks for the idea for tonight!
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Robin Wilson says
Wonder what would happen if we turned our clocks back one hour every week? LOL! I love these recipes. Tacos in a Bag? Awesome! I didn’t know that Walmart would match ads like that. It would certainly make it easier to get them and not miss any. Thanks for the heads up and the great menu.
Bobbi Burleson says
You had me at Mac and Cheese…YUM!!!
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Courtney Pies says
The chicken and veggie mac and cheese looks absolutely delicious! I know it’s something my family would enjoy! And I remember when I was in schoolo, them making tacos in a bag! They were so good!
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patricia says
I really need to start making a meal plan before I go shopping. Your picture of the food looks great!
MELISASource says
Looks so delicious! I know that I really struggle with meal planning and I need to do much better!
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Rachee says
I am inspired by your meal plan! Everything looks filling and delicious.
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Dov Shapira says
Wow, looks good
I would love to try the Chicken veggie casserole dish
Lori says
Although butternut squash and I have a huge problem with each other. I’m going to try that recipe because while I LOVE Panera Bread, I don’t love giving them all my money. LOL I’ll let you know how it turns out. 🙂
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Kristen says
Love the tacos in a bag!!
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Nicole Dziedzic says
The simple chicken and veggies casserole looks yummy. I love dishes like this, very easy to prepare and make.