Menu Plan Monday

This week I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.


Monday - Mexican Chow Mein

Tuesday - Chef Salad w/ Grilled Chicken

Wednesday - Barbecue Sandwiches, Potato Chips, Vegetables

Thursday - Chipotle

Friday - Mall Food Court

Saturday - Pizza Hut and/or Panera Bread

Sunday - Grilled Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Salad
                Supper - Taco Soup

3 in 30 - March Goals - Week Four Check-In

Wow! The month of March is about over.  It has been a busy month, but a good month.  


Earlier Bedtime 

I am going to aim for an 11:00 p.m. bedtime.  I am a night owl, so this is going to be a difficult goal for me. In order to accomplish this goal, I am going to have to move up my children's bedtime, so that I can still have that needed downtime before I go to bed.

I feel like I have developed a good habit this month in regards to an earlier bedtime.  I have been to bed around 11 p.m. every night this past week except for last night. We had a youth activity night after our church service and didn't get home until 12:45 a.m.  But I was definitely knowing it when 11 p.m. rolled around.  

Square Foot Gardening

The kids and I are wanting to do some gardening this year.  So I decided that planning a garden would be a great goal for this month.  Because of the limited space that we have, I feel that square foot gardening is the best option for us.  I plan to utilize the library and online websites to help me meet this goal.

Master Bedroom Closet

Do a purge and reorganization of closet!

I did not get any further this week with my closet or the gardening.  Instead, I spent my week catching up on laundry after being without my washer for 11 days.  And we also had nightly revival services this week.  So with extra laundry, homeschooling, extra church services, cooking, cleaning, a day with a migraine, grocery shopping, and a funeral, I didn't have the time nor the energy to tackle more on the gardening or the closet organization.  It doesn't really look too hopeful that I will tackle it this coming week either, but I definitely plan to get these finished in the coming weeks.

I have enjoyed doing 3 in 30 again this month and plan to participate again in April.

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pkg Taco Seasoning
2 cans Whole Kernel Corn, undrained
2 cans Ranch Style Beans, undrained
1 can Black Beans, Rinsed and Drained
2 cans Diced Tomatoes with Jalapeños, undrained

Corn Chips
Shredded Cheese
Diced Onion
Sour Cream

Brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, corn, beans, and tomatoes.  Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.  Place corn chips in soup bowls; ladle soup over top.  Top with shredded cheese, diced onion, and sour cream if desired.

Menu Plan Monday

This week I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.


Monday - Crunchy Garlic Chicken, Baked Potatoes/Baked Sweet Potatoes, California Blend Veggies

Tuesday - Beef Steak and Mushroom Gravy, Brown Rice, Peas, Fruit Salad

Wednesday - Breakfast Burritos

Thursday - Subway

Friday - Chili and Cinnamon Rolls

Saturday - Greek-Style Skillet Supper

Sunday - Barbecue, Baked Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Salad

3 in 30 - March Goals - Week Three Check-In

Updated progress is written below each goal.

Earlier Bedtime 

I am going to aim for an 11:00 p.m. bedtime.  I am a night owl, so this is going to be a difficult goal for me. In order to accomplish this goal, I am going to have to move up my children's bedtime, so that I can still have that needed downtime before I go to bed.

I am a night owl and am used to going to bed around 1:00 or 1:30 a.m.  So I feel like I have come quite far when my latest bedtime this past week was 11:20 p.m.  I feel like this is developing into a good habit!

Square Foot Gardening

The kids and I are wanting to do some gardening this year.  So I decided that planning a garden would be a great goal for this month.  Because of the limited space that we have, I feel that square foot gardening is the best option for us.  I plan to utilize the library and online websites to help me meet this goal.

I am still waiting on the book and DVD from the library.  I think at this point I am just going to go ahead and order them from Amazon.  Last Saturday we purchased two Raised Bed Garden Kits from Sam's Club.  I think we are going to purchase a third kit before we are finished.  I don't feel like I have made enough progress in this area, but plan to keep plugging away at it.

Master Bedroom Closet

Do a purge and reorganization of closet!

I have not done a single thing in my closet this week.  I had planned to spend a good part of Saturday finishing it, but it did not happen.  Hopefully next week I will get it finished.


Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.  II Chronicles 15:7

Menu Plan Monday

This week I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Monday - Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice

Tuesday - Southwest Pasta Salad (Ladies of Grace Meeting)

Wednesday - Calico Beans with Corn Bread

Thursday - Corned Beef with Cabbage, Red Potatoes, and Carrots, Irish Soda Bread, Lime Ice Box Cake

Friday - Beef and Bean Burritos with Pico de Gallo

Saturday - Leftovers for Lunch
                 Corned Beef Hash and Scrambled Eggs for Supper

Sunday - Round Steak and Mushroom Gravy, Brown Rice, Peas, and Fruit Salad

3 in 30 - March Goals - Week Two Check-In

I am pleased with the progress I have made so far this month. I have updated my progress in purple below each of my goals.

Earlier Bedtime 

I am going to aim for an 11:00 p.m. bedtime.  I am a night owl, so this is going to be a difficult goal for me. In order to accomplish this goal, I am going to have to move up my children's bedtime, so that I can still have that needed downtime before I go to bed.

(I made it to bed by 11 pm four (almost five) out of the last seven nights! Two of the nights we were away and didn't get home till  11 pm or after. Then last night I decided to stay up with my husband for awhile!)

Square Foot Gardening

The kids and I are wanting to do some gardening this year.  So I decided that planning a garden would be a great goal for this month.  Because of the limited space that we have, I feel that square foot gardening is the best option for us.  I plan to utilize the library and online websites to help me meet this goal.

(I went to the library last Saturday and found that the All New Square Foot Gardening book and DVD were checked out.  I placed a hold on the items and I am still waiting for them to come in.  Today I plan to go and price the squares.)

Master Bedroom Closet

Do a purge and reorganization of closet!

(I have worked in my closet almost everyday this week and I have gotten quite a bit done!)

I hope things are going well for all of you that are participating in 3 in 30!

Menu Plan Monday

This week I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Monday - Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad using the leftover Mexican Fiesta Grilled Chicken from Sunday

Tuesday - Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions served with Scrambled Eggs and Hash Browns

Wednesday - Spaghetti, Corn, Toast

Thursday - Tex-Mex Pork Chops, Mexican Rice and Quick and Easy Black Beans

Friday - Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Crusty French Bread

Saturday - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (Lunch) Leftovers and/or Cereal for Supper

Sunday - Sauerkraut, Kielbasa, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Corn, Fruit Salad

March 3 in 30 Goals With End of Week Check-In

I feel that setting three goals in February was very beneficial to me, so I am choosing to participate again during the month of March.

Earlier Bedtime 
I am going to aim for an 11:00 p.m. bedtime.  I am a night owl, so this is going to be a difficult goal for me. In order to accomplish this goal, I am going to have to move up my children's bedtime, so that I can still have that needed downtime before I go to bed.

(I made it to bed by 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday!)

Square Foot Gardening
The kids and I are wanting to do some gardening this year.  So I decided that planning a garden would be a great goal for this month.  Because of the limited space that we have, I feel that square foot gardening is the best option for us.  I plan to utilize the library and online websites to help me meet this goal.

(I have started reading online and plan to go to the library today)


Master Bedroom Closet
Do a purge and reorganization of closet!

(This is a definite work in progress!)