We’re recovering from a super-fun, busy birthday party weekend. Our sweet Emma turned 8 last week, and we had 20-some people at our house to celebrate. Whew!
The pro: We have a fridge full of leftover party food.
The con: Not all of that food is quite meal-worthy. 
Our sweet birthday girl with flowers from one of her sweet friends
With last week being so crazy from party prep (Yay for a clean house!), I’m hoping to make meal prep less stressful this week. Here goes!
:: Breakfasts ::
Cinnamon Rolls & Sausage
Cereal & Fruit
Waffles & Fruit
Peanut Butter-Banana Toast Sandwiches (our own creation)
Bananas & Cream Oatmeal
:: Lunches ::
Leftovers
Cheese Quesadillas with Veggie Tray
Munchy Lunch (cheese, popcorn, fruit, veggies)
Soup & Sandwiches
Peanut Butter & Jelly (by an 8-year-old’s request) & Carrot Sticks
Tuna Salad with Crackers & Veggie Tray
:: Dinners ::
5 Can Pantry Soup with Beef Stew Cubes added
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Breakfast Fried Rice
Homemade Pizza
Baked Chicken, Broccoli/Cauliflower Blend, Rice Pilaf
If you’re looking for some general menu planning inspiration, stop by Menu Plan Monday hosted by I’m an Organizing Junkie.
That 5 can soup sounds delicious!
Have a great week!
We had it for dinner tonight, and it was delicious! I love that it’s easy and makes the house smell good while it’s simmering.
Great menu. The fried rice looks great. I pinned it to make it another time. Have a nice week!!
That’s my friend Amy’s recipe. My Emma won’t eat rice EXCEPT for Miss Amy’s recipe. Hope you enjoy it!
Recovery, indeed! Definitely low-everything this week. In preparation for Valentine’s Day, of course. Nice menus; glad I found you thru Menu Plan Monday.
Oh so true! I need to figure out what we’re up to for Valentine’s Day and get planning. Thanks for the reminder.
That banana and cream oatmeal sounds delicious. I might try and replicate it in a milk and soy free version.
We just made it this morning, and it’s SO good. I hope you enjoy!
We just went through the post-birthday fridge debacle at our house, too. Easy was definitely the name of the game.
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