MPM + MADM

This week we don't have a lot of extra activities, which means I hope to accomplish quite a few things on my 'house to do' list. A few of the jobs I hope to start and finish are: making a decorative hanger thingy to organize the girls hair accessories, figuring out a way and place to organize and hang my necklaces/bracelets/earnings, and sorting and organizing the basement kitchen and clearing out the basement entertainment center. We are getting rid of the entertainment center which means I need to sort DVD's, the hundreds of old country CD's we have and clean off the shelves. Shania Twain or Garth Brooks anyone? :)

Be sure to scroll past my menu for MADM.

MONDAY: Tomato Soup, Flank Steak Sandwiches on Homemade WW Buns
TUESDAY: Chicken Enchilada's in white sauce, Mexican Brown Rice, Cooked Broccoli
WEDNESDAY: Hamburger Noodle Bake, Sauteed Green Beans, Fresh Bread (baking bread & Cinn rolls today!!)
THURSDAY:Roasted Turkey, Herbed Potatoes
FRIDAY: Leftover Turkey sandwiches, Oven baked apples(my son created a recipe), Corn
SATURDAY: Homemade Pizza (with the new crust recipe we love!!), Chips & Salsa
SUNDAY: Stuffed Omelets

*I cook everything by scratch and serve a green salad and raw fruit/veggies at each meal.


MakeADifferenceMonday
Last Monday I talked with my children about blessing others, explaining to them that God expects us to serve those around us, regardless of their age, race, abilities... Each week, I am requiring them to go out of their way to serve someone. At times, this service will be unknown, other times it will be obvious.
I too, hope to become more aware of those around me and that the actions of my husband and I are noticeable in {my childrens'} eyes, so we can be an example to them.

1- 17-11
My children wanted the neighbors to sled with them, which they often do. However, the neighbor children don't have water proof snow clothes. (we love our neighbors dearly, they are a wonderful family, however, they are not very receptive to borrowing things. this time, I called their mom and insisted) We dug out our extras from storage + my snow clothes and they took them along for the neighbors to wear. 3 hours in the snow=great WARM, DRY day for everyone!!

MPM + MADM

Good morning on a Chilly Monday!
...Chilly might be an understatement, but our high of +33* today makes Thursday's forecasted low of -8* (yes, that is NEGATIVE 8) balmy. You have to put it in perspective fokes. I'm looking forward to this week, I will not let the weather ruin my enthusiasm.
Our week is busy: Three basketball games, several appointments, school, childcare certification class and a few extra school activities.
It will be full, but it will be fun!

I have a fairly easy cooking week a head as we will be gone several nights. I've planned for healthy snacks and sandwiches for the BB games so we can get a treat at the game too.

Be sure to scroll past my menu for MADM.

MONDAY: Potato Bar, Cowboy Beans, Hot Veggies
TUESDAY: BBall Game, Chicken Salad Wraps before game, snack @ game
WEDNESDAY:Standing Rib Roast (I did not end up making this last week), Steamed Veggies, French Bread
THURSDAY: BBall Game, Hot Ham or Pizza Sandwiches before game (I'm letting them each choose:)), snack @ game
FRIDAY: BBall Game, Eating main dish @ game, I'm taking dried veggies & fruit & organic cheese sticks
SATURDAY: Soft Taco's, Chips & Salsa
SUNDAY: Youth Group here, finger food snacks

*I cook everything by scratch and serve a green salad and raw fruit/veggies at each meal.

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MakeADifferenceMonday

I have decided that each Monday, my children and I are going to pick a way to intentionally serve others. Some Monday's it will be a small act of service, other Monday's it will be a large act of service. My children will be the 'brains' behind this, meaning, they will get to choose how they can make a difference in someone's life. Through brainstorming and actively seeking out ways to help others, I hope to instill in my children an awareness of various ways they can bless others on a daily basis. Each Monday, I will tell you what they came up with the week before.
I hope you will try this with your children as well. Please leave a comment letting me know the creative ways you are blessing those around you!