It was a big birthday weekend for Owen and me! So, here I am on Monday planning the menu. Better late than never, and I need it.

MONDAY:

• Takeout night (because I am just now planning!)

TUESDAY:

• Lasagna-Baked Ziti

WEDNESDAY:

• Grilled chicken with rice and salad mix

THURSDAY:

• Slow Cooker Sweet Korean BBQ Beef (gonna do rice bowls this time)

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout night

SUNDAY:

• Caprese Paninis

Your turn, please share your own menu below! And thank you all for your love and healthy sentiments on last week’s menu post. I am feeling SO much better, I appreciate it so much! Happy eating and sending love and health back to you all.

Hey everyone. The last two weeks we’ve been dealing with COVID-19 in our home. Nate, Anna (13) and I all came down with COVID-19 (yes, we are all vaccinated and, yes, we were all symptomatic). First off, I am so grateful we are all coming out of this healthy. Secondly, I am grateful we were vaccinated because I definitely would not have wanted symptoms to be worse. COVID-19 really threw Nate and I for a loop! Bottom line, whether or not you are vaccinated, be careful out there! Wear a mask! Wash your hands! Watch out for eating indoors at restaurants (the source of our cases). 

Last Sunday I was probably asleep in a tent in the backyard, hence no menu. I also did not cook all week – we relied on ready-made meals delivered by my wonderful sister-in-law, Cora. Today I actually feel more like myself again and am looking forward to getting back to work, hugging my kids as much as I want, and making food for our family!

MONDAY:

• Crispy Parmesan Chicken (Hello Fresh)

TUESDAY:

• Thai Coconut Pork Meatballs (Hello Fresh)

WEDNESDAY:

• Slow Cooker Sweet Korean BBQ Beef (gonna do rice bowls this time)

THURSDAY:

• Lasagna-Baked Ziti

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout

SUNDAY:

• Grill Night

One more thing…Hello Fresh vs. Blue Apron!

For those of you wondering if I like Hello Fresh or Blue Apron better…I ended up giving two weeks of Blue Apron meals to my sister-in-law (thanks, COVID). The meals we DID have were delicious. I like Hello Fresh’s packaging much better, though, and I think the meals are a little more successful for every member of the family. Plus Hello Fresh has more choices each week. So, Hello Fresh is the winner for me! Also, they give me better referral deals…let me know if you want a free box in the comments, I currently have six to give away! You can also get $100 off if you join at this link.

Your turn to share your weekly meal plan in the comments below! Have a healthy week and stay safe!

Happy day after the holiday weekend! We were gone all weekend for a small, outdoor wedding in San Luis Obispo, which was beyond lovely. Even though I’m a bit late to the game this week, still need to get my dinner brain organize! We have some Blue Apron meal kits to power through this week. (Related: we are liking Blue Apron, but I think Hello Fresh is my favorite…but going to give it a few more meals before deciding!)

MONDAY:

• Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

TUESDAY:

• Garlic Caper Chicken

WEDNESDAY:

• Oregano Chicken & Olive Pan Sauce

THURSDAY:

• One-Pan Beef & Udon Noodle Stir Fry

FRIDAY:

• Leftovers

SATURDAY:

• Takeout Night

SUNDAY:

• Sheet Pan Pork and Sour Cherry Sauce

Share your own meal plan in the comments below! Thank you!