THE PETERSENS

I have not been the least bit faithful in updating the blog lately.  We have had many visitors from out-of-state, so I have been spending lots of time with close friends, my mom and my brother.  My sister will be flying in tomorrow and my dad a little bit after she leaves.  Needless to say, the blog will be kinda on hold for a little while! Meanwhile, here is what we will be eating for the week while my sister is around.  I will be so thankful for her extra hands to help with the kids, packing for the move and cooking!

Sunday
Breakfast: Resurrection Rolls
Lunch: At the Williams
Dinner: Leftovers
Snack: Animal Crackers

Monday
Breakfast: Cereal and Leftover Charoset
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches, Crackers and Applesauce
Dinner: Leftover Roast Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato, Veggie Medley and Brown Rice
Snack: Fresh Strawberries and Cheese Cubes

Tuesday
Breakfast: Strawberry Scones and Yogurt
Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup and Pineapple Chunks
Dinner: Double-Crust Bean Pie, Steamed Broccoli and Spanish Brown Rice
Snack: Rice Crackers

Wednesday
Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes
Lunch: Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Mandarin Oranges with Diced Apples
Dinner with Community Group: Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
Snack: Graham Crackers

Thursday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast and Yogurt
Lunch: Turkey and Provolone Sandwiches with Baby Carrots
Dinner: Chicken and Asparagus Stirfry with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Applesauce and Cheese Cubes

Friday
Breakfast: Homemade Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits
Lunch: Homemade Pepperoni and Onion Pizza with Peas
Dinner: Cambodian Chicken Salad with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Pretzel Sandwiches

Saturday
Breakfast: Breakfast Casserole with Fresh Fruit
Lunch: PB&Js on Homemade Wheat Bread with Baby Carrots
Dinner: Cheeseburgers, Asparagus and Onions and Oven-Roasted Potatoes
Snack: Yogurt

Kroger had an amazing deal on cheese and a few other items last week, so I made sure to take advantage.

What I spent: $34.16
What I SAVED: $88.00
What I bought:

• 8 bags of Sargento shredded cheese
• 2 bags of sliced Sargento provolone cheese
• 6 bags of Kraft Naturals shredded cheese
• 2 blocks of Kraft colby jack cheese
• 8 cans Del Monte tomatoes
• 2 bottles Ken’s salad dressings
• 2 quarts International Delight creamer
• 8 boxes Ronzoni whole grain pasta
• 1 bottle Dial hand soap refill
• 1 bottle Lysol toilet bowl cleaner

Harris Teeter started their Super Triples today (3/24).  Me and the kids ventured out and came back with a bunch of great stuff and of course, 2 balloons.  Thanks, HT!  You sure know how to keep kids happy.

What I spent: $15.07
What I saved: $48.82 (in coupons tendered) and $10.52 (in VIC savings)
What I bought:

• 1 box Reynolds parchment paper
• 2 packages Reynolds paper bake cups
• 2 packages Martha White muffin mix
• 2 packages Mahatma saffron rice
• 1 box Kashi Heart to Heart cereal
• 1 bag Quaker Delights rice crackers
• 2 cans Dole mandarin oranges
• 1 jar JFG mayonnaise
• 1 package V8 tomato herb soup
• 1 bottle McCormick parsley flakes
• 1 box Uncle Ben’s whole grain wild rice
• 1 bag Texas Toast butter and garlic croutons
• 1 box Barilla mini farfalle pasta
• 1 pouch Bumble Bee premium tuna
• 1 canister Argo baking powder
• 2 packages Birds Eye frozen vegetables
• 1 package Birds Eye Steamfresh frozen vegetables
• 1 package Land of the Lakes butter and olive oil
• 1 container Breakstone’s sour cream
• 1 4-pack DanActive yogurt smoothies
• 1 package Oscar Mayer bacon

I am beyond thrilled about what this week holds.  MY MOM AND BROTHER WILL BE IN TOWN STARTING WEDNESDAY!  I can barely contain myself.  I’m gonna plan meals, but it may all go out the window because my mom and I might just end up making all sorts of fun Khmer food.  And, sorry in advance for not linking to recipes this time around.

Sunday
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Taco Soup and Baked Potatoes
Dinner: RED ROBIN with the Mellings
Snack: Apples and Bananas

Monday
Breakfast: Strawberry Scones
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Grilled Cheese on Homemade Wheat Bread with Leftover Taco Soup
Snack: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tuesday
Breakfast: Homemade Banana Bread and Pear Slices
Lunch: Baked Potatoes and Leftovers
Dinner: Chicken-Broccoli Casserole with Herbed Brown Rice (freezer meal)
Snack: Bananas

Wednesday
Breakfast: Whole-Wheat Pancakes (from Joy of Cooking)
Lunch: Turkey and Provolone on Homemade Wheat Bread and Yogurt
Dinner: Crockpot Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles and Glazed Carrots
Snack: Graham Crackers

Thursday
Breakfast: Classic Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits
Lunch: Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Peas
Dinner: Khmer Chicken and Celery Lemongrass Soup
Snack: Apple Slices with Peanut Butter

Friday
Breakfast: Homemade French Baguette with Butter and Hot Chocolate
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwiches and Fresh Strawberries
Dinner: Spaghetti Bake, Green Beans and Italian-Cheese Bread
Snack: Dry Cereal

Saturday
Breakfast: Strawberry Scones and Applesauce
Lunch: EATING OUT with Mommy and Jonathan
Dinner: Grilled Chicken, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli and Herbed Brown Rice
Snack: Yogurt