We’re aiming to have a restorative and relaxing week after all the traveling and last minute preparations for Jon’s new business venture. There’s nothing quite like gathering everyone around the table for a home cooked meal. Watching my two year old throw peas on the wall while my husband and I play rock-paper-scissors to see who has to do the dishes. It’s a beautiful thing.
Fair warning… I’m just entering into my second trimester of pregnancy and am having a tough time eating. Bagels and cream cheese seem to be the only thing I can keep down in the am so they’re here to stay for a few weeks. I also have aversions to chicken, oatmeal, black beans, and meatballs which makes life a little difficult some days. Let’s just say we’ll have some interesting meals for the next few weeks.
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We’re heading to an investor dinner on Saturday night (for Potomac Ale Works, Prince William County’s first brewery!), so we’re good for that night. I snagged a 10 pound bag of potatoes at the Price Rite (similar to Aldi Grocery) for $3.00 last week, so there’s a lot of potato dishes!
We have a freezer and pantry stocked with veggies, and we always get extra lettuce since we both love salad. We also have a club pack of vanilla yogurt from Wegmans that we can add to breakfasts or snacks. (I adore pineapple in yogurt!)
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| AUG 16 – SATURDAY | |
| breakfast | Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg |
| lunch | $5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese |
| dinner | Dine Out |
| AUG 17 – SUNDAY | |
| breakfast | Breakfast Burritos |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe |
| AUG 18 – MONDAY | |
| breakfast | Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie |
| AUG 19 – TUESDAY | |
| breakfast | Cereals |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak |
| AUG 20 – WEDNESDAY | |
| breakfast | Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Tortellini With Peas And Cheese |
| AUG 21 – THURSDAY | |
| breakfast | Cereals |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Ham and Pineapple Dinner |
| AUG 22 – FRIDAY | |
| breakfast | Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices |
| lunch | Leftovers From Last Night |
| dinner | Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup |
| dinner | Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe |
| dinner | Best Brownies |
Our Shopping List (not including staples, duplicates and unnecessary items)
| Produce | |
| banana, 2 per person for Cereals | |
| cream of celery soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| dry onion soup mix, 1 (1 ounce) envelope for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| fresh tomato, 1/2 cup for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| green onions, 2 for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| green pepper, 1 for Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg | |
| onion, 6 for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie | |
| Bread and Bakery | |
| bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| brat buns, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| Meat | |
| banquet sausage, for Breakfast Burritos | |
| condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| lean ground beef, 3 lbs for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie | |
| Deli | |
| fully cooked ham large, 2 cups (plus leftovers!) for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| Italian sausage links, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| Baking Goods | |
| Original Bisquick™ mix, 1/2 cup for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie | |
| Dairy | |
| (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cup for multiple recipes | |
| butter, 2 stick for multiple recipes | |
| chedar cheese, for Breakfast Burritos | |
| cream cheese, 9 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| milk, 1 1/4 cup for multiple recipes | |
| powdered nondairy creamer, 3/4 cup for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| provolone cheese, 6 slices for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| torilla wrap, 5 for Breakfast Burritos | |
| Breakfast Foods | |
| cereals, 2 serving for Cereals | |
| Canned/Jar Goods | |
| condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10.75 ounce) can for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| pineapple chunks, 1 cup for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| Sauces & Spices | |
| green pepper, 2 cups for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| Frozen Foods | |
| frozen peas, for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese | |
| Uncategorized | |
| dry au jus mix dry au jus mix, 1 (1 ounce) packet for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| tortellini, 1 bag for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese | |
Full Shopping List (Unedited, including staples, duplicates and unnecessary items)
| Produce | |
| banana, 2 per person for Cereals | |
| chunks of peeled potatoes, 10 cups for Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg | |
| cream of celery soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| dried minced onion, 2 tablespoons for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| dry onion soup mix, 1 (1 ounce) envelope for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| fresh tomato, 1/2 cup for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| frozen chopped broccoli, 2 (10 ounce) packages for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| garlic, 2 teaspoons for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| green onions, 2 for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| green pepper, 1 for Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg | |
| large potatoes, 6 for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| onion, 1 for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie | |
| onion, 1 cup for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| onions yellow or white, 3 for Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg | |
| small onion, 1 for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| Bread and Bakery | |
| bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| brat buns, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| Italian seasoned bread crumbs, 1/2 cup for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| Meat | |
| banquet sausage, for Breakfast Burritos | |
| condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| lean ground beef, 1 lb for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie | |
| lean ground beef, 2 pounds for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| Deli | |
| and cubed ham, 2 1/2 cups for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| bacon, 8 slices for Hungry Man’s Hash Browns W/ Scrambled Egg | |
| fully cooked ham, 2 cups for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| Italian sausage links, 6 for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| Baking Goods | |
| all-purpose flour, for $5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese | |
| all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup for multiple recipes | |
| all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon for Best Brownies | |
| brown sugar, 2 tablespoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup for Best Brownies | |
| cornstarch, 2 tablespoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| Original Bisquick™ mix, 1/2 cup for Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie | |
| unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup for Best Brownies | |
| unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons for Best Brownies | |
| white sugar, 1 cup for Best Brownies | |
| Dairy | |
| (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cup for multiple recipes | |
| American cheese, 1 cup for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| butter, 1/2 cup for Best Brownies | |
| butter, 2 stick for multiple recipes | |
| butter, 8 tablespoons for multiple recipes | |
| chedar cheese, for Breakfast Burritos | |
| cream cheese, 9 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| eggs, 12 for multiple recipes | |
| milk, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| milk, 1 1/4 cup for multiple recipes | |
| powdered nondairy creamer, 3/4 cup for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| provolone cheese, 6 slices for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| torilla wrap, 5 for Breakfast Burritos | |
| whole milk, 1 cup for $5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese | |
| Peanut Butter Jelly Aisle | |
| honey, 1 tablespoon for Best Brownies | |
| Breakfast Foods | |
| cereals, 2 serving for Cereals | |
| Canned/Jar Goods | |
| condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10.75 ounce) can for Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup | |
| pineapple chunks, 1 cup for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| pineapple juice, 1 1/3 cups for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| pineapple slices, 3 can for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices | |
| Oils & Dressings | |
| cider vinegar, 4 teaspoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons for Ham and Pineapple Dinner | |
| Pasta/Rice/Beans | |
| elbow macaroni, 1 box for $5 Dinner Mom Mac N Cheese | |
| Sauces & Spices | |
| julienned green peppers, 2 cups for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| paprika, 3/4 teaspoon for Scalloped Potatoes ‘n’ Ham Casserole Recipe | |
| pepper, 1/2 teaspoon for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| Snacks | |
| salsa, 1 jar for Breakfast Burritos | |
| Beverages | |
| dark beer or nonalcoholic beer, 1 bottle for Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches Recipe | |
| Frozen Foods | |
| frozen peas, for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese | |
| Uncategorized | |
| dry au jus mix dry au jus mix, 1 (1 ounce) packet for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak | |
| parmesean cheese, for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese | |
| tortellini, 1 bag for Tortellini With Peas And Cheese | |
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