In order to have a little fun, while adding a little more structure to my meal planning, I thought we’d have themed weeks this month! This first week, I’m going to attempt to clean out the pantry during Pantry Staples Week. I’ll use up the ingredients by making some old favorites, and trying out some new recipes too.
Vintage Recipe Week is a tribute to my grammy, who passed away earlier this year. I’ll be making recipes from a cookbook of hers from 1940!
And now that Autumn is here to stay, we’ll be celebrating with a warm your tummy and your heart Soups and Stews Week.
Pantry Staples Week
4- Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken
5- Janet’s Pasta with Bolognese
6- Chicken Enchilada Chili
7- Jamie’s Cajun Meatball Stew
8- Chorizo and Black Bean Soup
9- Grill sumpin’
10- Leftovers or Sandwiches
Vintage Recipe Week
11- German Coffee Cake
12- Chicken Croquettes
13- Smothered Pork Chops
14- Shipwreck Stew
15- Swedish Tea Rolls
16- Back to 2010 Food…and we’ll go out to dinner!
17- Leftovers or Sandwiches
18- Breakfast Tacos for Dinner
19- Spaghetti - Mama’s Out of Town
20- Homemade Pizza with Carrot Sticks – Mama’s Out of Town
21- Ranchero Black and Pinto Beans
22- We’ll see what’s on sale this week and make a “bargain meal!”
23- Sesame Chicken Stirfry
24- Leftovers or Sandwiches
Soups and Stews Week
We’ll be trying reader recipes all week. Will post as we make them. 
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I plan all mine monthly too, almost have November figured out too! It makes me less stressed about always wondering ‘What to fix for dinner!?’
How do you make the Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken?
Sounds like a great month! I’m loving this cooler weather but we’ll be waiting until November for soups and stews. Maybe we’ll make something you post later this month
I was wondering if you wouldn’t pretty please post the Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken too!
I love this idea! Anything to help me get more organized!
Thank you for the printable planners!!
Can’t wait to cook your meals for the family. I won’t be taking part, as I do better on raw foods. A tummy issue.
Peace,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, I’m trying to do more raw myself, where do you get recipes and meal ideas?
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My family has grown to five members now and I am always looking for new ideas and plan ahead menus. Thanks so much for this valuable service!
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