Menu - Week of 6/10/12

Breakfast
Breakfast Burritos, Fruit Salad
Strawberry Pancakes w/Syrup x2
Cereal w/skim milk, Fruit Salad 
Bagel Thin w/ Light Cream Cheese, Strawberries
Oatmeal w/Blueberries
Egg & Cheese Bagel Thin, Fruit Salad


Lunch
Pizza Bagel Thins, Salad
Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Apple Slices
Egg Salad Sandwiches, Pringles, Mandarin Oranges
Turkey Sandwich, Pickle, Pringles, Applesauce
Low-Fat Cheese Quesadillas on Whole Wheat Tortillas, Fruit
Leftover Spaghetti, Salad
Leftovers or Sandwiches, Fruit


Dinner
Crock Pot Chili over Rice, Saltine Crackers, Watermelon
Spaghetti, Green Beans, Italian Bread, Salad
Chicken Nachos, Watermelon 
Cheeseburgers, Baked beans, Pringles, Fruit Salad
Chili Dog Casserole, Pringles, Baby Carrots, Fruit Salad
Tacos, Rice & Beans 


You may have already caught onto this, but I try to plan my menus so that we use up most/all of what I buy each week. For example, if we have bagels for breakfast, we're having pizza bagels for lunch one day, and the leftover chili from supper one night will be used for chili dog casserole another night. I try to keep the menu as kid friendly as I can while still keeping it somewhat healthy. I use low-fat cheese, turkey hot dogs, whole wheat tortillas and pasta, etc. I also have a rule that veggies/fruit must be finished if you want seconds/dessert (which is rare anyway). I don't force vegetables but I do try to make sure I'm incorporating what Mackenzie likes - we don't eat a lot of corn because she is not a fan of it, but she loves carrots, green beans and broccoli. I do keep a stock of healthy snacks and the occasional treat as well. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section!