https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:35:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-946004 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:27:05 +0000 cmomma17 946004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: because his kids (who live across the country in another state with their mom) are here with us for July and he's on vacation and he sees eating out as quality time. We got in a fight yesterday when I said I was tired and wanted to stay home instead of going out to eat (again) because he interpreted that as me "not being excited enough" to spend time with his kids. :(<br /> He spent $100 in 2 days on food so far. Not including what will be spent for dinner tonight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-945378 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:30:52 +0000 regberadaisy 945378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: ?? Why not just say no? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-945325 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:18:12 +0000 cmomma17 945325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My attempt to meal plan just one meal has been foiled. Supposed to have spaghetti, DH has decided instead to spend $$$ on eating out instead. :( Feel frustrated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-937895 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:36:26 +0000 cmomma17 937895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessKas: Thanks! :) That sounds yummy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-937220 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:56:48 +0000 Running Elley 937220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Monday: Shrimp/veggie stir fry with garlic bread<br /> Tuesday: Turkey burgers and green beans<br /> Wednesday: Out with FIL<br /> Thursday: Buffalo chicken tacos<br /> Friday: Out/sandwiches- leaving for camping </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-937103 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:44:31 +0000 dc yoga bee 937103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just went through our finances and found an additional $1000 a month of disposable income we are blowing on mostly eating out and some entertainment. $100 dinners must stop if we want to get even more aggressive with our down payment savings. You guys have given me some great new and creative meals to try! So, I kind of did some meal planning this week, although I only plan the night before!</p> <p>Monday: Grilled cheeses. Just got back from a 12hr drive from Atl.</p> <p>Tuesday: spaghetti and meat sauce</p> <p>Wednesday: my mom just told me how to do chicken au coq vin in the crockpot over the phone. It took 15min and all I have to do is take it out the fridge tomorrow and turn the crockpot on low,</p> <p>Thursday: who knows? Maybe salmon I have in the freezer, and I'll drizzle some honey and mustard on it. Served with green beans and baked potatoes because we need to use them up! </p> <p>Fri-Sun: Travelling for a wedding </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936856 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 19:21:03 +0000 JessKas 936856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I've never made them before, but this is the recipe I'm trying for the sweet potato/bean burritos:</p> <p><a href="http://www.talistomatoes.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/spicy-bean-and-sweet-potato-burritos.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.talistomatoes.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/spicy-bean-and-sweet-potato-burritos.html</a></p> <p>For hippie dinner, I use my rice cooker, but you could make it on the stove too. I start cooking 1.5 cup quinoa in 3 cups water (or veg/chicken broth). Bring to boil, cover and cook on low if doing on stove. I add a heaping tablespoon of coconut oil. After it has been cooking about 10 minutes I layer on top (in this order): 1 chopped onion, 3-5 peeled and sliced carrots, 2 cans drained and rinsed chickpeas, and 1 bunch kale, chopped. The I recover it and cook another 10 ish minutes (until quinoa is cooked). I just wait until the rice cooker finishes. </p> <p>When it's done I mix it all together, adding 2-3 T. tamari or ume plum vinegar. We like to top each bowl with sriracha and a fried egg. Sometimes some toasted sunflower seeds too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936434 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:38:30 +0000 Mrs. J 936434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a week of eating out apparently...<br /> Sunday: ILs took us out for Mexican<br /> Monday: Leftover Korean Beef tacos that I made Saturday<br /> Tuesday: Kabobs on the grill and wild rice<br /> Wednesday: Going to a lobster fest with MIL, FIL, SIL, and BIL<br /> Thursday: going out to dinner with the other teachers in my dept.<br /> Fri: TBD<br /> Sat: going to an amazing pizza place for DH's friend's 30th. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936235 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:06:18 +0000 cmomma17 936235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: that sounds soooooo good :) I will have to get brave and experiment like you sometime. I love hummus so much </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936224 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:03:30 +0000 mrsjazz 936224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: Honestly, I end up making recipes because I challenge myself to make meals with the stuff we have in the fridge before I have to go to the store. </p> <p>LO has not been eating her veggies lately so I figured pesto, but I don't give her nuts yet, so I saw online that people with nut allergies use hummus or beans! No recipe, I just dumped olive oil, regular hummus, part-skim mozzarella (only cheese I had in the fridge), and spinach into a blender.</p> <p>I want those gourmet grilled cheese sammies, too! Yum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936208 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:00:00 +0000 blackbird 936208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sun: Green chili turkey burger (patty for me, full on burger for DH), mashed sweet potatoes (me), baked potato (DH) </p> <p>Mon: crockpot pork shoulder, broiled broccoli, cucumber salad </p> <p>Tues: thai curry with rice (DH) and cauliflower rice (me)</p> <p>Wedn: crockpot roasted balsamic beef with mashed cauliflower (me) and roasted potatoes (DH)</p> <p>Thurs: stuffed peppers with chicken, salad</p> <p>Fri: Pork tacos made with Monday's pork leftovers</p> <p>Sat: TBD </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936201 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:57:22 +0000 cmomma17 936201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: any recipes to share for the bbq black bean burritos or pasta with spinach/hummus pesto? Or can I just come over for dinner! ;)</p> <p>@mrs. pen: I'll be showing up at your place tomorrow for the gourmet grilled cheeses *drool* any recipe you can share from your Tuesday meal?</p> <p>@jesskas: any recipe for the "hippie dinner" or bean and sweet potato burritos? sounds great!</p> <p>This thread just made me extremely hungry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936183 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:52:32 +0000 mrsjazz 936183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Monday we had pork fried rice with side salads.<br /> Tonight bbq black bean &amp; barley burritos w/grilled zucchini<br /> Weds: catfish &amp; grits yum<br /> Thurs: pasta w/ spinach/hummus pesto<br /> Fri: burgers &amp; sweet potato fries<br /> Sat: taco night!<br /> No idea for Sunday yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-936023 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:16:07 +0000 cmomma17 936023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm inspired by all of you! I'm just dipping my toe back into the meal planning waters by planning one meal a week - Fridays.</p> <p>Friday: Spaghetti night! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-935770 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:08:18 +0000 GrapeCrush 935770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sunday: lasagna<br /> Monday: Korean beef(I was still craving it from last week)<br /> Tuesday: turkey breast(crockpot), mashed potatoes and asparagus<br /> Wednesday: TBD, DS is having tubes put in, so we don't know how the day is going to go<br /> Thursday: Chicken/green pepper/onion/mushroom kebobs and corn on the cob<br /> Friday: Carnitas burritos with cilantro rice<br /> Saturday: TBD </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-935165 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:04:23 +0000 SweetiePie 935165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just want to say that I am so impressed by people who are able to plan out the whole week and cook! I like cooking but it is so hard for me to sit down and plan meals AND cook every week. My mom did it religiously and I didn't appreciate it till now.</p> <p>It doesn't help that DH could care less if I cook, we order in, we go out or he eats deli meat on bread! If he cared/appreciated I'd probably do it more.</p> <p>So anyways, kudos to all of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-935158 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:01:19 +0000 jillybean218 935158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Monday - ropa vieja: <a href="http://paleomg.com/crockpot-ropa-vieja-cuban-style-rice/" rel="nofollow">http://paleomg.com/crockpot-ropa-vieja-cuban-style-rice/</a></p> <p>Tuesday - gym night/leftovers/scrounge</p> <p>Wednesday - grilled pork tenderloin with steamed veggies</p> <p>Thursday - gym night/leftovers/scrounge</p> <p>Friday - fish with steamed veggies</p> <p>Saturday - crockpot chili</p> <p>Sunday - spatchcock chicken w/ roasted root veggies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-935126 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:54:46 +0000 sorrycharlie 935126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did randoms (sandwich, leftovers) Sunday.<br /> Monday - crockpot lasagna<br /> Tuesday - homemade pizza<br /> Wednesday - spaghetti &amp; meatballs<br /> Thursday - Belgian waffles, eggs, hash browns<br /> Friday - crockpot teriyaki chicken </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-935119 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:52:55 +0000 Charm54 935119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Monday: BBQ Chicken, Rice &amp; Corn on the Cob<br /> Tuesday: Chicken/Pork Kabobs, Couscous, Carrots<br /> Wednesday: DH's parents are in town, we will probably go out<br /> Thursday: DH is out of town...so my fav, bruschetta!! (he hates tomatoes :(<br /> Friday: BBQ Chicken Pizza<br /> Saturday: TBD...Maybe chicken burgers?<br /> Sunday: Our week at the beach starts..Hamburgers and hotdogs most likely </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-935103 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:48:39 +0000 looch 935103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sunday: burgers on the grill<br /> Monday: steak and salmo n on the grill, potatoes, string beans, salad<br /> Tues: dinner at my parents house, same very week<br /> Wed: Crockpot slow cooker pork with buns, coleslaw<br /> Thurs: probably dinner at my parents house again<br /> Fri: I am off (most likely) so I will do something a little special </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-935004 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:28:32 +0000 Chillybear 935004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sunday: Pasta in white clam sauce with seafood (we were at my parents house)<br /> Monday: Grilled pork chops, mac and cheese, corn on the cob and sauteed spinach<br /> Tuesday: Hot/Sweet Italian sausage with summer veggies<br /> Wednesday: Lemon Salmon, Cous cous, Asparagus, cucumber salad<br /> Thursday: BBQ chicken, pasta salad, broccoli<br /> Friday: take out?<br /> Saturday: Housewarming Party at a friend's house </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934957 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:13:58 +0000 Modern Daisy 934957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We meal-planned this week for the first time in months since we've been traveling so much - and it's been awesome so far!</p> <p>Sunday: skirt steak, roast potatoes, onions/mushrooms<br /> Monday: baked honey mustard chicken, brown rice, steamed asparagus<br /> Tues &amp; Wed: Homemade pasta sauce with meatballs &amp; sausage over whole wheat spaghetti<br /> Thursday: Frozen pepperoni pizzas with side salad<br /> Friday: TBD<br /> Saturday: Eat out at a restaurant</p> <p>The only way I can make it from Sunday-Thursday without going back to the grocer is to serve a frozen meal on Thursday. Next week it might be frozen lasagna if I can convince DH to eat it, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934939 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:07:55 +0000 regberadaisy 934939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Elsamay: god yeah, I am trying not to use the oven if possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934446 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:28:06 +0000 boiledpnut 934446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sun: steak, potatoes, salad<br /> Mon: burgers and fries<br /> Tues: grilled chicken caesar salad<br /> Wed: Chick-fil-A<br /> Thurs: tacos<br /> Fri: lemon rosemary chicken, asparagus<br /> Sat: pork chops, ?<br /> Sun: maybe brisket </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934430 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:38:56 +0000 HLK208 934430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sun: salmon and asparagus<br /> Mon: sweet potato fries and turkey burgers<br /> Tues: steak tacos<br /> Weds: green peppers stuffed with quinoa<br /> Thurs: panini's<br /> Fri: quinoa and poached eggs<br /> Sat: chicken curry, brown rice and veggies<br /> Sun: zuchini noodles, roasted red potatoes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934412 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:56:26 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 934412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Monday - kbbq at home<br /> Tuesday - kbbq leftovers<br /> Wednesday - baked chicken quarters with grilled asparagus<br /> Thursday - MIL cooks<br /> Friday - taco night<br /> Saturday - out<br /> Sunday - not sure yet </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934334 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:28:11 +0000 Boheme 934334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Monday - mushroom stuffed grilled chicken breasts, corn on the cob, salads<br /> Tuesday - BBQ chicken, baked potatoes, green beans<br /> Wednesday - homemade basil, tomato, and buffalo mozzarella pizzas<br /> Thursday - some kind of pasta w veggies from our garden and an olive oil sauce<br /> Friday - Sunday - no clue yet :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934207 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:26:01 +0000 LovelyPlum 934207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sunday: baked potatoes, ham steaks<br /> Monday: tofu stir fry, chard, quinoa<br /> Tuesday: mussels in tomato broth, good bread!</p> <p>Not sure of the order, but this week we are also doing:<br /> Chicken teriyaki skewers<br /> Chili<br /> Andouille sausage with polenta and chard<br /> Roasted cauliflower </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-934014 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:28:29 +0000 Elsamay 934014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Its good to make a weekly meal plan, especially in the summertime when its too hot to consider cooking big meals. Im going for easy chicken and fish preparation, along with sides of cold salads or veggies.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-your-meal-plan-for-the-week-715#post-933967 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:15:45 +0000 Mrs. Pen 933967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sunday:<br /> Veggie and sausage skewers in the grill</p> <p>Monday:<br /> Kielbasa baked with tomatoes and green peppers over rice</p> <p>Tuesday:<br /> Oven roasted tomatoes with parm and garlic quinoa</p> <p>Wednesday:<br /> Gourmet grilled cheese (sprouted spelt bread, havarti, basil, tomato and avocado)</p> <p>Thursday:<br /> Rice, black beans and chicken</p> <p>Friday and Saturday: TBD - probably "raid the fridge" meals. </p>