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Ok, so the Pork Loin that I fixed on Saturday is apparently Fish and Loaves or Oil in the cabinet or something because it just keeps multiplying.  I cannot believe we’re still going to have enough for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow.  I must have purchased a larger portion than usual.  But I’m not complaining because anytime Monday’s meal plan is easier, I am SO good with it!

Here’s what’s for dinner on the Royal Table this week:

Monday: Pulled Pork
Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Corn on the Cob
Apple Sauce

Tuesday: Egg Casserole
Sweet Potato Fries
Baked Pear and Apple Crumble

Wednesday:  Homemade Pizza topped with

                       Freshly Grated Mozzarella {I’ve taken to buying block cheese and prefer it A LOT}
                       Turkey Pepperoni
                       Spinach, Mushroom, and Onion
                       Salad

Thursday:  Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Veggies and Fresh Mozzarella

                       Sundried Tomatoes, Baby Portabella Mushrooms, Onions, and Broccoli
                        tossed with Olive Oil for the King and I
                       Ragu for the Girls
                       Homemade Breadsticks

Friday:  Hawaiian Bread Sandwich
Veggie Chips
Apple Sauce
Orange Slices
               
Saturday:  Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Debt Free Party Leftovers

Sunday:  TBD otherwise known as it’s Mother’s Day and either someone else is cooking or I’m getting to eat out or a combination thereof.

Planning meals was definitely one of the biggest keys for success in our paying off over $127K in debt.  It’s an easy step to make the most of what you have and keep you out of the drive thru.  Somewhere midway through our journey, I created this document to help us plan meals and keep track of our grocery list.  Hope it helps you get a bit more organized, too!

If you look at the photo above, you’ll see a sample of my scribbling from a previous meal plan.  I’m typically a paper and pen sort of gal.  So I fill in the menu on the appropriate days and then on the right hand column, I make my grocery lists.  It’s divided in the center because I weekly shop at two stores – ALDI and whichever store has the best deals/coupons for our plan.  If craziness ensues {which often it does in the Queendom}, I’m not afraid to swap out a quicker meal on a different deal or even jumble around our side dishes.  I just have peace of mind and am prepared to make any of the meals listed before the week begins.  And that keeps us from overspending at the grocery store {or restaurant} and making the highest best use of what we have purchased.
What are you having on your Royal Table this week?

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