Back in the Swing of Things...Menu-wise at least

At the beginning of this year I had this grand idea that I would blog every day, or at least a few times a week. I did really well for a while but, like all New Year's-type resolutions, it slowly faded out. This summer, with the kiddos being at grandma's, Brandon and I didn't really have a set meal schedule. Some nights we ate yogurt and crackers....

But, the school year has begun and we are back on track. I had this idea that I would post the menu's I've had since the beginning of school but now I can't find them. And so I'm posting this one for the upcoming two weeks.

As usual if you want any of the recipes please let me know. I've been indulging heavily in Pinterest lately and many of the recipes that have been making the list have not only been new, but have primarily been from Pinterest.

You'll notice that we have quite a few Crockpot meals. Since soccer started we've either got practice or games 6 days a week. And starting tomorrow Logan will be wrestling three times a week as well so I'm relying on the 'ol Crockpot to help us stay on budget and help us continue to have healthy meals at home.

• Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff
• Fish Tacos - Pinquito beans
• Ham, Potato & Cabbage Soup
• Chicken Tamale Pie
• Crockpot French Dips - Autumn Salad
• Tortellini Soup (I've posted this recipe before. It's Logan's favorite)
• Crockpot Sweet-n-Sour Chicken - Rice
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
• Crockpot Red Beans & Rice
• Quiche
• Crockpot Minestrone
• Burgers - Beet chips
• Crockpot Ranch Pork Roast
• Stuffed Peppers - mashed potatoes

I've included a few of our old standby's in this menu because I've been trying so many new recipes we haven't really been having some of our normal favorites. Plus, I know how to put them together without a recipe which saves me time.

I also bought the ingredients and this weekend tried a new recipe for Crockpot Oatmeal that you cook overnight. I always like to make sure the kiddo's get a hearty energy-charged meal before soccer games and so this particular recipe with steel cut oats, apples, and chia seeds was perfect. We woke up to a wonderful smelling house and a delicious breakfast. And both of the kids had excellent games. I'm going to go ahead and attribute that to my oatmeal. ;)

Happy October!